Jiang Ji was trembling all over.
Master Huiming once said, "The one who tied the bell must untie it."
As Master Lin once said, "What is far away is right before your eyes."
How could he be so stupid, only realizing this now?
Su Zikun sized him up a few times. "Jiang Ji, you're acting crazy again. Are you out of your mind? Why don't you go to the hospital for a checkup right away, lest you get too sick and die before your sister finds her?"
"You're the one who's sick."
Jiang Ji was extremely excited and trembled even more violently.
Su Zikun was extremely worried and earnestly advised, "Bian Que told us that we cannot ignore our illness and avoid seeking medical treatment, otherwise it will only get worse and we will end up going to see the King of Hell."
Jiang Ji continued to ignore his words, "Su Zikun, let me ask you, how does Master Lin usually tell fortunes?"
The topic suddenly jumped to this point, which Su Zikun was already used to. "I asked the older folks, and they said that Master Lin is very good at reading faces and birth charts. He can tell a person's past life, present life, and future at a glance."
Jiang Ji's throat tightened. "Why didn't Master Lin tell me my sister's exact location? He only gave me a vague answer."
"This..." Su Zikun didn't know either. "Perhaps, maybe, just maybe Master Lin doesn't want to tell you?"
“Yes, she doesn’t want to tell me.” Jiang Ji’s eyes instantly reddened. “She doesn’t want to acknowledge me…”
Su Zikun was startled. "Little darling, why are you crying?"
Jiang Ji's crying scenes have always been lacking. The director would be absolutely thrilled to see her tears come out of nowhere and her expression of utter grief.
But this wasn't acting; it was the first time Su Zikun had ever seen him cry so genuinely.
"You know my abilities. Tell me what's wrong, and I'll help you solve it."
Jiang Ji murmured, "You can't solve it. Master Huiming is right. The one who tied the knot must untie it."
"What do you mean?" Su Zikun suddenly had a bold guess, "Master Lin is your sister!!"
Jiang Ji leaned against the wall and said, "Mmm."
Holy crap! Holy crap!!!
Su Zikun was stunned. "That's not right. Since Master Lin knows you're looking for your sister, why won't she acknowledge you...?"
He spoke softer and softer, and then he suddenly understood.
It must be because Jiang Ji bullied his sister when they were young, and now his sister doesn't recognize him.
He was devastated, regretful, and grief-stricken.
They deserve it.
Su Zikun said meaningfully, "Others go through the 'wife-chasing crematorium,' but for you, it's the 'girl-chasing crematorium.'"
Jiang Ji squatted on the ground, holding his head, and remained silent.
Lin Xi is the younger sister; she became a Taoist priest and married young...
He couldn't even imagine how much suffering he endured during that time.
Jiang Ji once starred in a movie where a girl from the mountains dropped out of school early and married a man she had never met.
The girl refused, but the man forced her to get pregnant, and she eventually died in childbirth.
Jiang Ji's younger sister had also married early, and an image of a dark-skinned, bearded, and fierce-looking man came to mind.
He grew angrier the more he thought about it, wishing he could beat the man to death. He wished he could find his sister sooner.
It's right for my sister to be angry. She's been through so much hardship, and suddenly realizing that her life shouldn't be like this must be devastating for her.
At this moment, Jiang Ji felt extremely guilty. Why hadn't she found her sister sooner? That way, her sister wouldn't have had to suffer the hardships of marriage.
"Jiang Ji! Jiang Ji!!" Su Zikun patted him on the shoulder. "Don't be afraid, I'm here."
"I always have a lot of clever ideas, and I'm a master at winning over young girls, especially since you two are related by blood."
So easy!
Jiang Ji had no interest in paying attention to him and quickly left.
Su Zikun quickly followed, "Hey, hey, don't go! Let me tell you my plan. First, we'll do this, then that, and finally..."
Jiang Ji was lost in his own thoughts and continued to ignore his rambling.
...
Imperial Garden.
Aunt Wu and Butler Liu had left long ago, leaving only Lin Xi and Fu Jingyao in the entire villa.
A faint aroma of wine wafted in the air. Lin Xi changed into a pair of slippers and ran into the living room. There were two bottles of wine on the coffee table, with a piece of white paper underneath.
Lin Xi picked up the two bottles of wine and smelled them. "Peach blossom scent, lychee aroma."
The note on the white paper reads: "Greetings, Master. Under the guidance of the wine connoisseur, I have brewed two bottles of wine using lychee and peach blossoms. One is peach blossom strong, and the other is lychee honey. I hope you will like them."
—Li Changyu.
Fu Jingyao asked, "Who is this person? Why did they send you wine?"
"Customer," Lin Xi explained the wine worm case simply, "Li Changyu worships the wine worm, and his wine is exceptionally delicious. Would you like to try some?"
She opened the peach blossom incense, the fragrance of peaches mingling with the aroma of wine, intense yet serene, as if she were standing under a peach tree.
Fu Jingyao smiled and said, "It does smell very good. I'll go get two cups."
"Mmm." Lin Xi looked at the violet necklace around her neck. "Wait a minute, I'll go change my clothes, take a shower, and drink a little wine. That will help me sleep better."
Fu Jingyao paused, "I'll go wash up too, whatever you say."
The two went upstairs together and returned to their respective rooms.
Lin Xi took a shower and felt much better. She changed into a bear-patterned pajama set, slipped on her slippers, and ran downstairs.
Fu Jingyao was wearing a dark black nightgown, with the top two buttons undone and the neckline slightly open, revealing his collarbone and chest muscles below.
He had just finished showering, and water droplets from his hair dripped down his collarbone and pectoral muscles, giving off a strangely erotic vibe.
Lin Xi glanced at it furtively, unconsciously swallowed, and quickly looked away.
Ugh! She's been dirty again.
Those who cultivate the Tao must not be obsessed with beautiful women.
Lin Xi walked over nonchalantly, "Sleeping with wet hair can easily cause a cold. It's windy and cold tonight, so button up your clothes and be careful not to catch a chill."
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