[Mutu Mutu: I recently discovered something fun: oil painting by numbers. You just paint the corresponding numbered blocks, and it doesn't require much skill. I think it's more fun than cross-stitch because after you finish, you feel a real sense of accomplishment and relief. There are so many ways oil painting can be soothing!]

Yazhi: Oil painting? I loved oil painting for a while, but I never did.

[Mutu Mutu: You must try it. I was very unhappy before, so I bought a large painting. Then when I was painting, I was so immersed in it that I didn't think about anything else. Because there were so many small blocks of color, I accidentally ruined the painting. I'll send you a picture [picture]]

Du Yawen thought she would see the finished painting, but she was surprised to see a seller's picture. She was a little amused. The other party's confidentiality measures were better than hers. She was a little worried about exposing her identity at first.

She searched online for the seller's title and found many pictures. She was surprised that such a thing even existed. She saw many comments saying it was therapeutic, fulfilling, and a great way to pass the time. After a moment's hesitation, she picked one she liked and placed an order.

Tao Rui has always encouraged her to try new things. She thinks digital oil painting is a good choice, as she can complete it quietly by herself, which is very suitable for her.

She told Mu Tu Mu Tu about the order, and after a long hesitation, she asked, "Why do you want to confide in someone online? Are you often unhappy?"

Mutu Mutu: A loved one passed away, and I've never been able to accept it. But I still have to work and take care of my family. I can't dwell on the grief; I have to keep living. It's very painful. I don't want to worry those around me, so I came up with this idea. Actually, I don't want to chat online, but I have to do this. I hope I can get over the grief one day, otherwise I'll feel like life is meaningless.

[Mutu Mutu: Do you mind chatting with me? I'm not a very negative person. You can tell from our conversations these past two days that I try my best to live a positive life and love the world. I won't cause you any trouble.]

Du Yawen looked at the text on her phone and suddenly burst into tears. This feeling of helplessness, wanting to avoid worrying her family while actively seeking treatment but seeing no results, was perhaps something only someone in her shoes could understand. She hadn't told her parents or friends about her depression because she knew they wouldn't understand and would most likely tell her to stop overthinking or give her unnecessary care. So she chose silence, a way to find peace.

Now that she's met someone like her, she feels like she's found a comrade in the battle against her illness. She immediately responded, "I don't mind. Actually, I've been depressed for a while now, and I'm probably somewhere between mild and moderate, so I might need a friend I don't know, someone I can talk to about things I wouldn't share with my family. Don't worry, I won't let you share my negative energy."

Mutu Mutu: I can't believe how lucky I am. The first person I added online understood me so well. Maybe God doesn't want to give up on us. We agreed to live a positive life, and at least intellectually remember that positivity is the right direction.

Yazhi: Well, I've relied on my rationality to persevere for this long. I've even seen a doctor and gotten some medication. My husband is with me, and I hope rationality will help me get through this.

Mu Tu Mu Tu: You definitely can. When taking medicine, remember the dosage. No more, no less. This is very important. I didn't know we were the same before, but now I know. I want you to promise that if you feel too uncomfortable, you must tell me. Neither of us can collapse.

【Yazhi: Okay, you too.】

Du Yawen felt that the other person's situation might be better than hers, and that he had more experience than her. At least when they chatted, she felt like she could see the way forward clearly, and she didn't seem so confused anymore.

Mutumutu then recommended many other things to her, including Sudoku, Lego, aerobics game consoles, talk shows, debate variety shows, outdoor reality shows, American TV series, and more. Mutumutu sent her numerous links, making it easy for her to buy or watch anything she wanted. It's said that these things aren't for everyone, and initially, you might find little interest. When you're depressed, it's hard to get interested in anything. But with persistence, you might find something that piques your interest. It's worth a try.

Du Yawen had never tried most of these things. She hadn't watched TV for several years, and had never done aerobics, played Sudoku, or played Lego. She decided to try them all, hoping that they would be as useful as Mu Tu Mu Tu said.

They chatted for a long time. Du Yawen accidentally looked at the time and found that it was time for lunch. She hurriedly said something to Mu Tu Mu Tu and ran out to find Tao Rui and Xin Xin.

Tao Rui manipulated his phone a few times, clearing his browsing history and logging out of the second WeChat account. He looked up and saw Du Yawen, smiling, "What took you so long? Xinxin and I went fishing. Do you want some fish?"

"Fishing? Xinxin, have you been bitten by mosquitoes?" Du Yawen quickly squatted in front of Xinxin and pulled her to take a closer look.

Tao Rui waved his hand and said, "I've taken all the protective measures. Don't worry, I was the only one bitten by the mosquito."

Du Yawen was amused by him. "Then you apply the ointment yourself, and I'll cook the fish. Oh, by the way, I just bought a few things, they should be shipped tomorrow. A friend recommended them to me, and they seem very interesting. I was chatting with her just now and didn't pay attention to the time."

"Is that the netizen you mentioned? If you get along, let's chat more. I'll take care of Xinxin." Tao Rui picked up Xinxin and said, "Let's go to the kitchen and cook together. Xinxin, let's watch mom cook, okay? You can tell mom how you fished."

"Okay, Xinxin, let's go fishing!" Xinxin hugged Tao Rui's neck and couldn't wait to tell Du Yawen about their morning activities. Her vocabulary wasn't that extensive yet, and her speech wasn't fluent yet. But her childish words were the easiest to make people laugh, especially those who loved her.

Du Yawen had originally wanted to keep Xinxin out of the kitchen, but seeing how happy she was, she asked Tao Rui to hold her farther away, so she could listen to her daughter while they cooked. Tao Rui would occasionally chime in, and the atmosphere seemed to warm up. Ever since her depression set in, Du Yawen had found work, childcare, and cooking all tedious and mechanical. But this time, she felt something different: a family could actually create joy together. Seeing her daughter so happy, she felt a little happier too.

The system said to Tao Rui: "This method is very useful. My sister-in-law doesn't want to talk to you, but she is willing to talk to netizens who also suffer from depression. You finally found a way to comfort her."

[I hope this helps. It's not easy to find a reliable friend for her, so I feel more at ease doing it myself.]

[Brother Rui, you've read so many materials and watched so many dramas about best friends, you can definitely play this role well.]

Tao Rui didn't know if he could play this role well, but he definitely understood women better. Those dramas about girlfriends and movies about depression gave him a headache.

He looked out at his surroundings and said, "I was fishing today and found the terrain here quite interesting. It looks like the beginnings of a spirit gathering formation. I'll go check it out this afternoon. It might actually be a good spot."

[I don't understand spiritual energy, but Brother Rui, are you settling here just for spiritual energy? Cultivation doesn't seem to be very useful in this world.]

[It's not cultivation. My job is too busy, and I need to find a way to make money and spend time with my family. I already have an idea, but I still need to research and plan it.]

Since Tao Rui came here, he has been learning the knowledge about venture capital from the original owner's memory. The original owner can be an executive in the best venture capital company in one of the best cities in China. This ability is unquestionable, and he certainly cannot waste it.

The experience of climbing from the bottom to the top in his previous life taught him to cherish every opportunity, and when he traveled through time again after completing his mission, he realized that the skills he had learned in his mind were the only ones he could take away, and everything else was just passing clouds.

The original owner still had memories, and his integration and learning had yielded multiplier results. He now had a certain understanding of venture capital, and he keenly sensed the resort's potential for development. It was just that the owner wasn't interested, hadn't diligently managed it, and hadn't promoted it, which was why it was now on the verge of bankruptcy.

If the spiritual energy here could be a little richer, he would be more confident about its development.

After dinner, Tao Rui took a walk around the area while Du Yawen and Xinxin were taking a nap.

In his previous life, he traveled through the realm of cultivation, learning many things along the way, including formations. He discovered that the spiritual energy here was slightly greater than in the city, due to the favorable terrain and landscape. He realized that there was indeed a prototype for a spirit gathering formation. If he used some jade to strengthen this prototype, forming a true spirit gathering formation, the spiritual energy here would double.

Even if those who live here don't practice cultivation, they can maintain a strong body, a clear mind, and nourish their body and mind. Those who need inspiration will easily find it, those with minor ailments will be cured without even noticing, and even those with serious illnesses will feel some relief here. Ordinary people, unaware of the situation, will simply feel comfortable here.

When it comes to relaxing at a resort, isn't comfort the most important thing? Plus, the scenery is stunning, and it's not far from the bustling city of A, so there's definitely no shortage of guests.

Tao Rui checked his savings and went back to his room to start working on a project plan. The budget, plan, etc. needed to be clearly listed so that the value could be assessed at a glance.

Du Yawen woke up and saw it, and asked in confusion: "You started working again? Are you planning to go back to work?"

"No, I plan to buy this place and become the boss ourselves." Tao Rui showed the draft to Du Yawen. "As long as we find the right direction, this place can develop very well. We can be together every day, and we can even bring our parents over. Living here as a family for a few years is a great idea. What do you think?"

"I... this is too sudden. Let me think about it." Du Yawen was a little confused. She thought Tao Rui was joking. How could he give up such a good job to open a vacation home? But after seeing the clear development possibility assessment, she knew Tao Rui was serious, and she began to think seriously.

In the afternoon, Du Yawen received video calls from her parents and in-laws one after another. They all wanted to chat with Xinxin without saying a few words.

She saw how much the four elderly people missed Xinxin, and then thought about their busy and boring lives in the city. She suddenly felt that Tao Rui's proposal was a good fit for them. As for the money, Tao Rui was such a great venture capitalist. He shouldn't lose money on the projects he identified, right?