Happy Father

Yan Dongxu arrived at the train station twenty minutes before eleven o'clock.

With nothing to do, he got off the train and lit a cigarette.

Before he could take more than a few puffs, a sudden scream rang out next to him.

"Ah!!! Yan Dongxu! Is that you?! Yan Dongxu!!!"

Yan Dongxu was so startled he almost dropped his cigarette.

A few girls with starry-eyed looks whipped out their phones and began snapping photos of him wildly.

"I'm like, your biggest fan! Can you give me Du Sen's contact info? I was up all night watching your livestream last night." One female fan said excitedly.

Yan Dongxu's eyelid twitched.

"Are you sure you're my fan? Not Du Sen's? You were up all night watching Du Sen, right?"

The girl's face turned red and she shyly responded, "I like you both, I like you both!"

"I'm afraid I can't give you his contact info. He'd be upset."

Yan Dongxu politely declined.

"Can we at least take a selfie?" The girl looked at him expectantly.

"Of course we can." Yan Dongxu didn't refuse.

They took a few selfies together, and more and more people began to gather, recognizing him.

In no time at all, the plaza in front of the train station was packed with people. It was enough to alert the patrolling officers.

"I'm sorry everyone, please disperse. Gathering such a large crowd is unsafe. No more selfies for now."

Yan Dongxu regretted getting off the train for that cigarette.

He suddenly understood the troubles celebrities face, unable to go anywhere without drawing a crowd.

Once invisible, now the slightest glimpse of his face brought droves of people.

Even with officers keeping order, no one was willing to leave.

"Wow, a Ferrari, are you a rich kid?"

"How much do you earn in a year?"

"Can you teleport me into your bed tomorrow morning? I want to experience your superpowers once."

"Who are you waiting for? Boy or girl?"

...

Everyone was chattering away, giving Yan Dongxu a headache.

Slap!

Someone tapped him on the shoulder.

He looked back to see a handsome Daoist priest standing before him.

"Damn! Zhou Quan? When did you get so fit, almost more handsome than me!"

"Haha, when has the Daoist Master ever lost in looks?"

Seeing his good buddy, the two shared a big hug.

"Let's go, get in the car." After picking up Zhou Quan, Yan Dongxu immediately left, not wanting to be surrounded.

The crowd was still reluctant to part, curious about the handsome Daoist priest Yan Dongxu had greeted.

After they left, the video was quickly uploaded online by fans.

Anything he did drew ample attention now that he was at the height of fame.

In the car, Yan Dongxu grumbled, "What do you have in that bag on your back? It's rattling around noisily."

"Magick artifacts! For catching demons." Zhou Quan replied.

Yan Dongxu's eyebrows shot up. "Bro, please don't tell me you came down the mountain to catch demons."

"Smart! That's exactly right!"

Yan Dongxu was speechless. As if superpowers weren't crazy enough, there were actually demons too?

"I saw the news, you're a big shot now eh? Mingling with superhumans. And your own powers are quite special."

"I divined your fortune just now. Your peach blossom luck isn't just a few petals, but a whole peach blossom forest. Tsk tsk."

Zhou Quan lamented, a hint of envy in his eyes.

"Stop ribbing me. Hurry up and tell me what you want to eat. I'll treat you to a welcome meal."

"Let's go to Qingshizhai Vegetarian Restaurant." Zhou Quan said lightly.

"Huh? Isn't that a vegan place? You've gone vegan now that you're down the mountain? Not even going to break your fast?"

Zhou Quan grinned, "I'm used to it now. Eating meat suddenly might not sit well. Vegetarian is better, healthier."

With no other choice, Yan Dongxu drove to Qingshizhai Vegetarian Restaurant.

Sure enough, people's lifestyles were quite refined these days. Packed with customers at mealtime.

Forty-one seats, buffet style, over a hundred dishes, no time limit.

Free admission for Daoist priests and Buddhist monks with ID.

The two went inside, and Zhou Quan took out a small booklet and handed it to the server.

Seconds later, a broadcast sounded in the restaurant.

【Welcome esteemed Celestial Master Zhou of Longhu Mountain. The Master's arrival brings abundant blessings. According to restaurant policy, all diners today eat free of charge. Those who have already paid may obtain a refund at the counter with their receipt.】

Hearing the announcement, Yan Dongxu was stunned.

Just what was going on here?

It was like watching a top ranked player log into their gaming cafe account.

In an instant, all eyes in the restaurant turned towards the entrance.

Everyone wanted to see what the famed Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain looked like.

"Wait isn't that Yan Dongxu? What's he doing here?"

"The Daoist priest next to him must be the Celestial Master. They're both so handsome!"

"They must be friends."

...

The chatter grew louder. Some expressed thanks, others wanted selfies.

Yan Dongxu was speechless. "Zhou Quan, it's an eighty dollar meal. Did you have to make such a scene? Now we probably can't even eat in peace."

Zhou Quan scratched his head. "I didn't know there would be an announcement. But it does make us look cool."

"Cool your sister. What now, do we still eat?" Yan Dongxu muttered while dealing with fans.

"Eat of course. I'll go get our food. You take care of them first."

Unlike Yan Dongxu, Zhou Quan had no popularity and could move freely.

Though some did want selfies with him, very few approached.

"What are you doing here?" A woman dressed in manager attire walked up to Zhou Quan and asked.

Seeing her, Zhou Quan was briefly stunned before responding with an awkward smile. "What do you mean? I came to see you of course."

"Forget getting food. I've arranged a private room for you." The woman said and promptly left.

Soon after, a server led Yan Dongxu and Zhou Quan to a private dining room.

"What's going on here? They have private rooms?" Yan Dongxu was puzzled, but glad to escape the crowd.

Who knew how long fans would have kept him there otherwise.

"You'll see soon enough. Go on, let's eat."

Dish after dish was served. Zhou Quan picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

After just a few bites, the woman from before entered again.

Seeing her, Yan Dongxu's eyes nearly popped out.

"Liu Yueyue? What are you doing here?"

The Liu Yueyue before them was Zhou Quan's girlfriend from high school.

"I own this place, why wouldn't I be here?"

Liu Yueyue replied coolly, then turned to the young boy she had led in, "Doudou, this is your Uncle Yan."

"Hello Uncle Yan."

"Oh...hi!"

"And this is your father."

"Dad!"

Gasp!

Yan Dongxu sucked in a sharp breath, smacking Zhou Quan's thigh in shock. "Damn, this is your kid? He does kind of look like you!"

Zhou Quan's eyes welled up with tears as he went over to pick up his child, sobbing uncontrollably.

This was the first time he had seen his own son.

Back then after his mistakes, his father had sent him straight to Longhu Mountain.

And told him whether Liu Yueyue kept the baby or got an abortion was up to her.

He had always assumed the child was gone.

Seeing Liu Yueyue bring in a child earlier had already left him overcome with emotion.

Hearing his son call him Dad made Zhou Quan completely lose composure.

Watching their happy little family of three, Yan Dongxu felt a stab of loneliness.

No wonder Zhou Quan wanted to eat here and used his Daoist credentials. It was to lure Liu Yueyue out.

"Doudou, don't call him Uncle Yan anymore. Call him Godfather."

"Godfather."

Yan Dongxu: "Uh...good boy, Godson."