Ning Yitao smacked her lips and clicked her tongue. In this scene, I haven't even done anything yet. How come it seems like I'm the one breaking up a loving couple?
Hearing the address "ancestor", the girl also suddenly raised her head and came to her senses. Thinking of how she had just been questioning this person in front of her, the girl was instantly overcome with shame.
Ning Yitao stuffed her hands into her pockets and curled her lips. "If I wanted to kill her, I would have done it long ago. I wouldn't have waited for you to come. Since you've decided to protect her, watch her closely. Don't let her run around. I can't guarantee that others won't harm her when they see her."
"With her current form, she won't last long. You'd better persuade her to reincarnate earlier."
Hearing Ning Yitao say this, Chu Zhiyuan beamed with joy. The ancestor was willing to take her in! He quickly thanked her and said, "I will. Her name is Yun Lianmeng. Thank you, ancestor, for being willing to accept her. As soon as her business is done, she'll go to reincarnate right away."
Ning Yitao waved at them. Her eyes flitted back and forth between the two. "I won't interfere in your affairs. But humans and ghosts belong to different worlds. Whether you can avoid the cycle of cause and effect depends on your own fortune."
"Also, stop calling me ancestor. It sounds weird. Just call me by my name." It was obvious from the expression on Ning Yitao's face that she really disliked this address. After saying that, she returned to her room.
Chu Zhiyuan didn't understand what Ning Yitao meant by the cycle of cause and effect. He just thought he was doing a good deed. Half a year ago, he had met the innocent Yun Lianmeng. The poor girl had pleaded with him, saying she wanted to take temporary shelter in the Taoist temple.
Chu Zhiyuan, who had been lonely for a long time, knew he shouldn't have agreed. But he really wanted someone to accompany him. So, somehow, he had agreed and helped her look for her memories.
With her company, Chu Zhiyuan felt for the first time that time passed so quickly.
The night sky was dotted with stars. The bright moonlight shone gently on the two of them.
The two people who stayed in place stood facing each other. Chu Zhiyuan looked at Yun Lianmeng in front of him. She had her head down, looking scared of being scolded for doing something wrong. The words of blame died on his lips.
Chu Zhiyuan sighed helplessly. He reached out and gently stroked her head to comfort her. "You must have been scared. Don't run around randomly next time. Fortunately, the ancestor spared you. Otherwise, I don't know what I would have done."
Yun Lianmeng nodded vigorously to show that there wouldn't be a next time. She closely followed Chu Zhiyuan back to the room.
*******
Early in the morning, Duan Qinghuai left early. Before leaving, he found Chu Zhiyuan cleaning at the entrance of the Taoist temple and asked him some questions.
After they finished talking, Duan Qinghuai patted Chu Zhiyuan on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry. I'll help you solve the electricity bill and land deed problems of the Taoist temple. No one will bother the temple again."
After saying that, he got into the luxury car parked at the entrance of the temple. Chu Zhiyuan, who hadn't reacted yet, watched the car drive away in disbelief, inhaling a mouthful of car exhaust at the temple entrance.
Chu Zhiyuan still couldn't believe it. His luck with noble people had really been off the charts in the past two days. The people who had appeared had all saved him from difficult situations.
Sure enough, the ancestor had blessed him. It was truly a timely help, like the reincarnation of the Purple Star. As he thought about it, Chu Zhiyuan remembered the hardships he had endured during this period.
Fortunately, the Taoist temple hadn't fallen into decline on his watch. He couldn't help but have tears well up in his eyes. He raised his hand and bowed in the direction of Ning Yitao's room. He didn't have much time to be emotional.
A guest came to the Taoist temple. A man who claimed to be a representative of an entertainment company said he wanted to cooperate with Ning Yitao.
This man was Liu Yuanshan, a slightly overweight middle - aged man wearing a well - tailored suit, looking energetic.
Chu Zhiyuan led him to find Ning Yitao. After seeing Ning Yitao, the man stated his purpose.
"Hello, I'm a star agent from Xijiang Entertainment Company. My name is Liu Yuanshan. Our company sincerely wants to invite you to join us."
"Your daily job will just be to stream your daily life. You can name your price. This is our company's sincerity." Liu Yuanshan stood in front of Ning Yitao, calmly stating his purpose.
Liu Yuanshan's impression of Ning Yitao was the same as most people's. He didn't believe that this young - looking girl was really as amazing as the internet said.
Media people only believed that any persona could be hyped up.
From the original owner's memory, Ning Yitao knew that the live - streaming industry in this era had developed very maturely. More and more people were choosing to join this industry. People were very tolerant of this industry.
On the road, if you saw someone talking to thin air, don't worry. They were probably live - streaming.
The dedicated live - streaming device was a miniature camera. It was very convenient to use. You just had to throw it into the air, and it would automatically start the live - stream. It would adjust to the best position.
When you didn't want to stream anymore, you just had to say "end the live - stream" to the camera, and it would obediently return to your hand.
Considering that Ning Yitao was a newbie, to reduce her discomfort when facing the camera for the first time, the company had specially equipped her with a state - of - the - art camera with many hidden functions. It could even change color according to the surrounding environment. Since she couldn't see it, she would feel less restricted.
At this moment, Liu Yuanshan was excitedly talking about how profitable this industry was and the series of marketing plans the company had designed for her to become popular.
Liu Yuanshan didn't think she had real skills. He just thought that since she was the one who had gained the most popularity in the variety show "Spiritual Battle" in Dragon Country, the company was just optimistic about her future development.
As soon as he finished his introduction, he eagerly waited for Ning Yitao's answer. Then he saw her sizing him up, and suddenly she said,
"Mr. Liu, the area between your eyebrows is sunken, your complexion is dark, and there's an aura of gloom around you. Don't get close to the mountains today, or you'll be in mortal danger."
Liu Yuanshan's face changed slightly. He felt it was inauspicious. "Is she cursing me?"
He was extremely unhappy inside. He just thought there was no need to constantly maintain a persona, and the words she said were so unpleasant.
But he didn't show it. He still smiled amiably and promised Ning Yitao that he would stay away from the mountains, maintaining his professional smile.
When Ning Yitao first came to this world, the original owner didn't have much time left. Thanks to the merits she had accumulated, the original owner's lifespan had been extended by about two months. Every day was like a countdown.
Although her performance in the show was good, even though the show was very popular in Dragon Country, it was mainly popular among young people.
Young people had very strong yang energy. They didn't encounter many troubles. And there were very few people with the financial means to come to her for help.
So she needed to increase her exposure so that more people would know about her. She also had to support the Taoist temple.
After thinking for a moment, Ning Yitao decided to accept the offer. Liu Yuanshan immediately took out a contract like a magician and signed it with Ning Yitao.
She wasn't polite at all and kept adding zeros after the monthly salary amount. Chu Zhiyuan, standing beside her, felt that the long string of zeros was very unreal.
Liu Yuanshan didn't feel the slightest bit pained. He even felt a bit gleeful. The company was finally going to be severely punished.
"Ms. Ning, happy cooperation. The Neee brand has specially customized clothes for you. I'll send someone to deliver them this afternoon. The brand will transfer the money directly to your card. You just need to wear the clothes during the live - stream."
After saying that, he took out a small black ball and a mobile phone from his pocket and handed them to Ning Yitao. "Here are the miniature camera and the work phone for now, just in case. There will be a more complete plan for you to see later."
Liu Yuanshan, holding the contract, walked out of the Taoist temple in a great mood. He happily got into the car. Having solved a big problem, as soon as he started the engine, he remembered what Ning Yitao had said.
This place was too remote. If he didn't take the small path, he would have to detour for more than an hour. But there was a big mountain on the small path.