85 Chapter 85

◎The tenth photo◎

What Qianyang said on a whim in the live broadcast room caused quite a stir.

Obviously, it was not appropriate to find the next heir of the Qian family in this way, so Qian Yang immediately chose to give up.

After all, this kind of thing is related to fate and cannot be forced.

With the end of the second episode of "Approaching Metaphysics", online voting has begun to select the guest stars for the third episode.

Qianyang took a two-day break, and when he resumed live streaming, the audience was discussing the matter.

Qianyang asked, "Are the results out?"

【No. 】

【This issue is a little special. 】

[Yeah, I didn't expect someone who had been in hiding for several years would come out.]

[The once popular male idol is now old. ]

Do you think he might want to use this platform to make a comeback?

[It's possible. I heard his wife has been ill for many years and needs a ventilator and medication every day to stay alive, which is very expensive.]

[He retired after his wife became ill, which is almost ten years ago.]

Looking at the discussion on the barrage, Qian Yang couldn't help but feel curious and asked, "Who?"

【Gao Shuo.】

[Qianyang probably doesn't know him, right? He's a Grand Slam actor, and his roles, both good and bad, are highly discussed.]

"What's wrong with him?" Qianyang asked.

He retired for ten years, but yesterday he publicly expressed on social media that he hopes to participate in the third episode.

Gao Shuo and his wife fell in love on a set at the age of sixteen. It was each other's first love, and their marriage was harmonious, making them a model couple in the entertainment industry. However, during his wife's pregnancy and childbirth, an accident occurred, and the child was lost. She became a vegetative state, requiring a ventilator and medication to maintain her vital signs. Despite the slim chance of her waking up, he continued to care for her for ten years without abandoning her.

He's been focusing on taking care of his wife these past few years, with almost no source of income. He probably wants to use this platform to make a comeback.

[Perhaps there is still a glimmer of hope, hoping that Master Qianyang can save his wife.]

[To be honest, Gao Shuo has been taking care of his wife alone for ten years without any scandals, which is more than many people in the world.]

[Alas, no matter what, metaphysics cannot cure physical illnesses.]

After reading the explanation on the barrage, Qianyang nodded in understanding.

"Physical illnesses can never be cured through metaphysical means. I hope everyone will not rush into seeking medical treatment."

"Today is a long day, let's continue with the lottery connection."

"By the way, don't mention the matter of taking in a disciple anymore. Just pretend I never said anything."

【pity. 】

[I also want to see the Xuanmen fighting! ]

It’s hard to imagine how grand the scene will be.

[Farewell, if anything goes wrong during their fight, Qianyang will definitely be the first to suffer.]

[Things related to Qianyang are so popular that I'm worried about being forced to take emergency action.]

Qianyang has actually received a reminder from the Taihang Municipal Government not to hold any offline gatherings to prevent people from taking advantage of her fame to profit from it.

After a live broadcast, the voting activity on Weibo has ended.

The production team of "Approaching Metaphysics" has confirmed the guest star for the third episode, who is Gao Shuo who recommended himself.

"By the way, before the live broadcast ends, say hello to my new apprentice."

Qianyang raised her eyes to look at the person coming towards her and waved at her.

"Hello everyone, I'm Dou Xiaorui." Dou Xiaorui had just gotten up, was wearing pajamas, and was sleepy.

Oh my god!

[The new apprentice is the eldest daughter? ]

[Oh my god, I was still guessing who it was! I had no idea.]

[So Qianyang's words on the show were indeed a hint! ]

[After the eldest lady becomes Qianyang's disciple, will Xiaoduo be able to slowly recover?]

【Ahhh, I'm so envious! 】

[Will Miss be able to act in the future? I really enjoy watching her dramas.]

Qian Yang said: "If she likes it, I will still perform it in the future."

"I've also watched some of her TV series these past couple of days. They're quite entertaining."

[Curious, does the young lady have any talent? ]

Qianyang glanced at her. Dou Xiaorui was leaning lazily on the sofa. Without an assistant by her side, her hair was messy, but she didn't seem as distant as usual.

"She has a very high level of understanding, a clear character, and a sharp perspective on things. She doesn't force things, and she doesn't waste time. She is very suitable for Xuanmen cultivation."

If she were an ordinary person, Qian Yang would not have accepted her as his disciple.

In fact, during the second episode, Qian Yang tested her many times.

After arriving at the foot of the mountain, she realized that the people there knew almost nothing about Xuanmen, so unless it was necessary, she would not speak in a roundabout way.

Many of the things she said in front of Dou Xiaorui did not express her meaning directly, but Dou Xiaorui was able to fully understand her implied meaning.

As a person who should have been dead, she should do more good deeds.

However, apart from Qianyang, who else can be better at "doing good deeds" than her?

Qian Yang's words were rather obscure. Dou Xiaorui had a high level of comprehension and was very smart. If she practiced well on this path, she would definitely achieve something.

However, becoming her apprentice does not mean that you can only practice in the future. Qianyang does not object to them doing what they want.

What Qianyang wants is to have students all over the world.

[I remember Qianyang said that disciples are to be used as orders...]

【I have a bold idea! 】

[Can you command the young lady? ]

Damn, she needs her assistant to insert the straw when she drinks water.

[Evil capitalists! (Let me help you delete this sentence.)

Apprentices are indeed used to be ordered around.

Anyway, that's what Qianyang's master said when he ordered her to do something.

Qianyang has also been practicing this.

But after all, she is a young lady who has never been involved in housework.

"Master, what are we having for lunch?" Dou Xiaorui asked lazily.

"Your two brothers are not at home, so we can take care of it ourselves at noon."

"Oh, I'll have them send over some lobsters. How about French blue lobsters?"

Qianyang nodded, "Okay."

"What about tea? Or do you drink wine? I have a great collection."

"Tea."

"OK."

[Well, French blue lobster, worthy of being the eldest lady.]

[Although she can't serve others, she is rich! ]

[She doesn't know how to serve others, but she can hire me to serve her! ]

【I really want to be with them and enjoy delicious food and drinks. 】

[No need for spicy food, just let me have some soup.]

In the evening, Brother Yang Mao returned with Shunyi.

Dou Xiaorui greeted the two of them and then took Shunyi to the backyard.

Yang Mao and his friend were not used to getting along with Dou Xiaorui. They were not familiar with each other, and she was a well-known big star, so they always felt a little uneasy in front of her.

Qian Yang leaned back on the sofa after eating and drinking, and said, "Just be natural, don't worry about other things."

Sang Chen asked: "...Can I ask her for an autograph?"

Yang Mao asked in surprise: "Are you also her fan?"

Sang Chen shook his head, "Sang Yue likes her very much."

Qian Yang said: "Yes, your junior sister has a good personality."

Yang Mao and Sang Chen exchanged a glance and said, "Since we'll be senior and junior brothers and sisters in the future, why don't we... give it a try?"

Sang Chen nodded hesitantly, "Try it?"

After all, they are all from the same school, and their relationship cannot always be neither close nor distant.

The two came to the backyard, where Dou Xiaorui was playing frisbee with Shunyi.

"Miss Dou, I'm your senior brother, Yang Mao."

Dou Xiaorui glanced at him and said, "I know."

Yang Mao said, "You seem to like Shunyi very much."

"Well, smart, quiet, and not annoying."

Yang Mao: “…”

Dou Xiaorui seemed to realize something and added, "I'm not saying you're annoying."

Yang Mao: “…”

Dou Xiaorui squatted down, rubbed Shunyi's furry head, and said, "I know a lot of people in the entertainment industry. Although our relationship may not be very good, we meet often and are polite to each other. If there is any artist you like, I can help you get an autograph."

Dou Xiaorui turned her head away, her eyelashes covering her eyelids, "...you can just call me Xiaorui."

Yang Mao was stunned for a moment. "Okay. Come to think of it, I do have a few favorite artists. The girl who played the top student in the same play with you before..."

"She's married."

"Ah?? Holy crap! Is this true?!"

Dou Xiaorui raised her head and said, "Really."

"Well, Xiaorui, my sister likes you very much. Can you sign an autograph for her?" Sang Chen asked.

Dou Xiaorui nodded. "Xiao Sangyue? Sure. Or I can send a private jet to pick her up and have dinner together."

"Ah?" Sang Chen was a little stunned. "Thank you, thank you. I'll ask her later."

Dou Xiaorui said, "I've watched all of Master's previous live broadcasts."

"Really? Have you seen it before?" Yang Mao asked.

“No, after participating in the show.”

"Oh..." Yang Mao nodded, "Then please give me more guidance in the future, Junior Sister."

"Okay, Big Brother."

Qianyang stood under the eaves holding a plate of fruit, watching the scene from afar.

By the way, I haven’t contacted Song Yunli for several days, and I wonder how he is doing in Taihang City.

But, this is also good.

The third episode of "Approaching Metaphysics" will begin in four days.

Xiaoshui has become a regular guest on the show and came backstage early in the morning to prepare.

“Dongdong——”

There was a knock on the dressing room door. Sang Chen went to open it and saw Xiaoshui and a strange man standing at the door.

"Master Qianyang, Brother Sangchen." Xiaoshui greeted them.

"Are you done?"

"Yeah, Brother Shuo just happened to be here, so we came over to say hello."

Qianyang turned his head and saw an elegant man standing next to Xiaoshui. Even though his face showed many signs of aging, his facial features looked much superior to those of ordinary people.

"Hello Master Qianyang, I'm Gao Shuo." The man walked up to her and stretched out a hand.

Qianyang stood up and shook his hand, "Hello."

Gao Shuo is less than 40 years old. He looks very elegant and easy-going, with a gentle smile always in his eyes, which is quite rare in today's impetuous environment.

"Master Qianyang, you are much younger than I thought." Gao Shuo said.

"Yeah?"

"Yes, there are very few masters I know who are as young as you."

"Have you ever heard of Xuanmen before?" Qianyang asked.

Gao Shuo gave a bitter smile, "To be honest, I've learned a lot."

"Please sit down first." Qianyang said.

"Thanks."

Gao Shuo came to see her, definitely not just to say hello.

Gao Shuo sat down on the sofa. There was still some time before the show started, and Xiao Shui was curious about what he was going to say. She quietly closed the door and stood aside with Sang Chen.

Shunyi lay beside Qianyang, licking his paws lazily.

Gao Shuo slumped his shoulders, his suit wrinkled. "My wife's name is Jin Meng. We met when we were sixteen, so it's been twenty years now."

Qian Yang already had a rough idea of his wife's situation and did not interrupt.

"My relationship with her has always been good. We got married when I was 25. In front of relatives, friends and fans, we became a family."

Talking about these past events, Gao Shuo couldn't help but reveal a nostalgic smile on his face.

"At that time, we always dreamed of giving birth to a pair of adorable twins, a boy and a girl, and building a small family that belonged only to us."

"Jin Meng and her brother are twins, so we often discussed whether she would also be pregnant with twins, a boy and a girl. Later, she really was pregnant with twins."

Gao Shuo's eyes dimmed. "But she failed to give birth successfully, and she hasn't woken up yet."

"I've tried many ways to save her, medicine, metaphysics... even psychic communication, just to confirm that she's still by my side. Unfortunately, no matter how powerful the master is, he can't let me talk to her again."

Qian Yang said: "So, what do you want to do?"

Gao Shuo looked up at her, trying hard to hold back the tears in his eyes, "Master Qianyang, I know you are different from others. Can you save her?"

Qianyang shook his head, "I can't save her."

Physiological diseases cannot be cured by ordinary metaphysical means.

Hearing this, Gao Shuo lowered his eyes and laughed to himself.

"Actually, I also know how there could be such a magical power in the world. I just won't give up. Since Master Qianyang said so, I guess there really is no other way."

Qianyang said, "I'm sorry."

Gao Shuo raised his head and smiled, "Master Qianyang, there's no need to be like this. I came here mentally prepared. Birth, old age, sickness, and death are things that cannot be easily changed."

"In that case, I won't bother Master Qianyang anymore. See you later."

"good."

Gao Shuo stood up, bowed to a few people, and left the dressing room.

"It's been ten years, and Gao Shuo hasn't given up on saving his wife." Xiao Shui sighed.

Qianyang looked at his departing back thoughtfully, as if he had noticed something.

"Master, what's wrong?" Sang Chen asked.

Qian Yang said, "Just now he said that Tong Ling had not seen his wife either. Although his wife has become a vegetable, she is not dead. It's just that her body functions can't support her soul to wake up. Her soul is still sleeping in her body. Of course, Tong Ling can't see her."

Didn’t any of the Xuanmen disciples he met tell him?

Sang Chen shook his head and said, "I don't know."

Xiao Shuidao: "Alas, he can't find a solution either."

After a short break, the third episode of "Approaching Metaphysics" officially began.

【Here it comes! 】

【Gao Shuo!!! 】

[Oh my god! They really came!]

Will he get an appearance fee?

[I think so!]

[Wow, he's still so handsome even as an older man.]

[Reject the aesthetic degradation of the entertainment industry. This is the fine bran we should eat! ]

【Daddy, come back! 】

[Hihaha... This is the true uncle type. ]

[No, he seems to be becoming more charming as he gets older!]

"Hello everyone, do you still remember me? I'm Gao Shuo." The man narrowed his eyes and put on a gentle smile.

"How could I not remember you! You were my childhood idol! No, you're still my idol now!"

Gao Shuo smiled and said, "Thank you. I'm older now and can't compare to before, but I still want to thank the netizens and the program team for giving me a chance to meet you all again."

With Xiaoshui saying some polite words, Qianyang just needed to stay quiet before the show officially started.

"Then we're going to start our first session today, the audience Q&A session! Brother Shuo, are you ready?"

"Yeah, I'm ready."

While drawing audience connections, Gao Shuo raised his wrist from time to time to look at the time on his watch.

"Brother Shuo, Brother Shuo, I want to ask about my sister-in-law's situation."

Gao Shuo wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "She's still the same. She relies on a ventilator and nutrient solution to maintain her vital signs every day."

"Then why did you suddenly come back?"

Gao Shuo said: "It's not a comeback, the main purpose today is to meet Master Qianyang."

"For your wife?"

"Yes, I have some questions, and Master Qianyang has already answered them for me."

【I knew it was for Jin Meng.】

[Unfortunately, Jin Meng's body had problems, and Qian Yang was helpless.]

[Whether a vegetative patient can wake up depends entirely on himself, right?]

[Jin Meng's situation seems to be different. Even if she wakes up, her condition won't improve much.]

[I don't know if a vegetative person has their own consciousness.]

[I remember an experiment conducted abroad that showed that a vegetative person might have their own consciousness, but they just couldn't speak or move.]

Gao Shuo looked down at the time again.

"Mr. Gao, is there anything else going on?" Qian Yang asked.

Gao Shuo shook his head, "No, sorry, I'm just a little worried about my wife's condition."

"Is there no nurse arranged to take care of her?"

Gao Shuo said: "No, usually my mother and I take care of her together."

"My mother is old, and I'm a little worried about her."

"Really?" Qian Yang nodded. "I forgot to remind you before that, regarding your conversation with your wife, she is not dead, so her soul is still in her body."

Gao Shuo said: "Thank you for your reminder. I know that Tong Ling can't meet her, but... I really want to talk to her, so I want to try no matter what method I use."

Gao Shuo's smile was a bit forced. "Everyone should understand that before trying, there will always be a glimmer of hope in your heart."

[Alas, it's like trying anything when you're desperate.]

[An atheist, faced with this situation, would also hope for a miracle.]

[The former golden boy and girl, I never expected it to become like this. 】

Anyone who has seen their love story will feel very sorry for them.

If I were Gao Shuo, I would also take care of my wife like this, even though the chances of her waking up are very slim. If I were Jin Meng, I would hope that my husband would give up on me.

If a vegetative patient were conscious, Jin Meng would be the one suffering the most. Not only could she feel her husband's pain, she could feel everything herself, but she couldn't express it in any way.

【Then I would rather die. 】

Qian Yang said: "It sounds like you have learned a lot of spiritual arts on your own? And the Yin energy in you is heavier than that of ordinary people."

"Well, not everyone is willing to help me, so I also hope to be able to master the method myself. Maybe one day I can see her without anyone's help."

Gao Shuo looked at her and continued, "I've watched every one of your live broadcasts, but my luck is pretty bad. I've never won a prize in your live broadcast room. That's why I hope to be able to participate in a program and talk to you face to face."

"Then you should have learned how to open your Yin Eyes, right?" Qian Yang asked.

Gao Shuo nodded, "Yeah, I don't know if my talent is good enough to be able to vaguely see some things."

Having said that, he looked down at the time again.

Qian Yang nodded, "Maybe once you become proficient, you'll be able to see it perfectly."

"yes."

"Alas, I still haven't learned how to open the Yin Eye."

[Me too.]

[As long as the Qianyang Sect's teachings are successful, you will become more and more proficient with continuous practice.]

[Before, I could only see a transparent shadow. A few days ago, an old man passed away upstairs. As soon as his body was taken away, I saw him standing outside the window waving at me. He almost saw me off.]

[Hahahaha, I've already made my first pot of gold from the Qianyang Cult's IP! ]

[Hehe, as a psychiatrist, some patients come to see me for treatment, but it's not due to psychological reasons, but rather because they're accompanied by ghosts. I have them listen to the Heart Sutra a few times, and then follow the Qianyang Sect's instructions to drive the ghosts away.]

"Having said that, the program crew has restored many photos of you and your sister-in-law when you were young. Let's review them together!" Xiaoshui cue the process.

After the big screen went out, the picture gradually appeared.

The first thing that appeared was a photo taken twenty years ago. Gao Shuo in the picture was not as elegant and easy-going as he is now. He was young and handsome, with a very flamboyant smile. Standing next to him was a girl dressed in a millennial style.

The girl had two braids and wore a pair of sunglasses, and she made a naughty face at the camera.

Both of them are very bright and lively, full of youthful spirit.

In the second photo, the two people changed their outfits and their poses became much more intimate.

On a rainy night on the street, Gao Shuo hugged the girl's thin waist with one eyebrow raised. The girl's hair was wet and she laughed very wildly.

These photos seem to represent each year of their twenty years of acquaintance, and each photo is slightly different.

The two people in the third photo seem to be at an award ceremony, with the background bustling with people and ribbons flying in the air. The 19-year-old Gao Shuo is still sunny and handsome. He carries the girl on his shoulders and looks at the camera provocatively. The girl sits on his shoulders and holds the trophy high in her hands.

The artistic conception of these photos is so good that it seems as if you can personally experience the strong emotions they had in their youth.

The fourth photo was taken on New Year's Eve. The Spring Festival Gala was playing a skit in which the girl performed. Gao Shuo was sitting in front of the TV, his eyes full of concentration and tenderness.

The emotional expressions of youth are always strong and passionate. The love in Gao Shuo's eyes is like a depth charge rolling into the water, bubbling.

The fifth photo was taken in a coffee shop. There were huge crowds of people downstairs. Gao Shuo, standing in the glass window on the second floor, lowered his upper body slightly and kissed the girl's forehead. There was a line of small words written below: That year, Jin Meng and her partner had a scandal, and you proved in front of thousands of people that you would never break up.

In these photos, the two people are full of happiness.

Young, unbridled, and desperately in love with each other.

The sixth photo was taken in a ward. Twenty-one-year-old Gao Shuo was lying on the bed with a fever-reducing patch on his forehead, looking at the girl pitifully.

The girl held a skewer in one hand and a big watermelon in the other, looking at him triumphantly.

In the seventh photo, Gao Shuo is standing on the stage in a suit and tie with a slicked-back hair.

In the blurred background, he has become completely mature, with beautiful eyebrows and eyes. He meets the eyes of the girl in the audience, his eyes are illuminated by the lights, and his smile shines like stars.

In the eighth photo, the man is holding a bright red rose and proposing to the girl in front of countless people.

In the ninth photo, there is no doubt that they held a wedding ceremony.

The two people in the photo have grown from immature to mature, but the love surrounding them has not diminished at all.

It seems that through these photos, everyone has glimpsed the passion of their past youth and felt their enthusiasm and perseverance, as if they had experienced it themselves and could empathize with them.

It is really touching to see how unscrupulous and determined they are in choosing each other.

However, everyone knows that in the tenth year after they met, as if God were playing a trick on them, a devastating disaster will befall their lives.

As the smiling faces at the wedding slowly faded away like a slide, the tenth photo appeared on the big screen.

Before entering the delivery room, Jin Meng comforted her anxious husband.

【Author’s words】

Thank you for your support, mua [covering my face and peeking]