Chapter 107 A Talented Actor Used as Cannon Fodder (Part 4) After Dawn...
After daybreak, Director Yu secretly observed everyone's reactions. Fortunately, the others were just sleeping soundly and did not encounter anything strange.
Now that the sun is out, the old house has lost its nighttime gloom; its green tiles and blue bricks exude a unique rustic charm and a sense of history.
Once it was confirmed that there were no casualties, Director Yu finally felt relieved. He gathered everyone in the courtyard and held a meeting right there in the sun.
The courtyard of the old house was spacious; even with more than thirty people standing there, it didn't feel crowded. The morning sun was warm and gentle, making you feel cozy, as if you were soaking in a hot spring.
Apart from the female guest named Chen Miaomiao muttering that she hadn't had time to apply sunscreen and was afraid of getting a tan, no one else complained about being dragged out to sunbathe so early in the morning.
"Filming officially begins today, so I'll just say a few words..."
Director Yu made small talk for half an hour, and only when he saw that many people's noses were slightly sweaty did he end this inexplicable morning meeting and let everyone go about their business.
After what happened yesterday, he, as the director, is quite conflicted about whether to continue filming the program about this old house.
With the rapid spread of information online, their variety show has garnered a lot of attention, and the fact that they were filming here has already been leaked.
Of course, this is also the result of Director Yu's indulgence, or even his secret cooperation. Free publicity and popularity, why not take it?
But now that this has happened, he can't just stop doing it like that. He has to give the audience a reasonable explanation.
Because they've been using the slogan of breaking down feudal superstitions, they can't openly say there's something wrong with the house.
Otherwise, "Tracing the Trail," a show that already skirts the edge of the rules, might be shut down directly.
Besides, changing locations requires the approval of the investors and the company's management. He's just a small-time director; he can't really make such a big decision.
Look at the two shots he took: one of a moving and talking blanket, and another of a dancing man with heavy makeup who is hard to tell if he is human or ghost. If you actually send these to the person in charge, they will probably be taken as a prank.
While Song Yu was in a meeting, Lin You thoughtfully didn't follow him. Once out of his sight, the boy's mood indeed relaxed a bit.
While staying in the house with nothing to do, Lin You activated the cheat system of this world.
[Ding! Additional task generated: Test of the cheat code "Ghost Catcher Master"; Attachment: Ghost Catcher Training Manual]
If you successfully exorcise 10,000 ghosts, you'll be a ghost-catching expert. A minimum of 6,000 ghosts is required to pass the test.
The cheat code comes with a ghost tracking skill, which can provide information about ghosts within the user's capabilities.
Note: Physical deliverance is also a type of deliverance.
Failure will deduct the reward for this mission; passing will grant a chance to win a mystery gift; a perfect score will grant double the mission reward. Note: The cheat code can only be used on the mission target.
Lin You: …………!!
This is incredibly rare! After experiencing four worlds, she finally had a stroke of luck and drew a cheat code that perfectly matches the mission!
There are some non-human beings in this world. If Song Yu learns how to catch ghosts, he can deal with similar situations as yesterday on his own.
It can also provide clues about ghosts and monsters, saving time in finding the target. It's so thoughtful!
This cheat also comes with a shop, which contains materials such as lightning-struck wood, talisman paper, and cinnabar. The points are calculated based on the energy used to exorcise ghosts.
Lin You was in a good mood and was about to go to Song Yu to share this good news. It is said that fear comes from the unknown. Now that he has the ability to catch ghosts, he should not be so afraid anymore.
Lin You completely forgot that Ye Zhen, whose cultivation had already reached the Foundation Establishment stage in the previous world, was also afraid of heights.
At this moment, Song Yu had finished washing up and went to collect his breakfast for the day. Before he could even open the lunchbox, he saw Lin You standing in the yard.
He stood there for a moment, then turned back and took another lunchbox. The work group always had extra lunchboxes, so taking another one wouldn't affect anyone else's food.
Lin You waved to him, and Song Yu obediently walked over, her eyes sparkling and her lips slightly upturned, looking very happy.
Judging by his appearance alone, you would never guess that he was trembling with fear and tears streaming down his face.
This person can actually appear in broad daylight, and even just stand casually under the sun; their cultivation level must be unfathomable!
Lin You was now able to calmly deal with his inner thoughts. If he was going to be a ghost, so be it; as long as they could communicate normally, that was fine.
Song Yu handed one of the lunch boxes to Lin You and also gave her a cup of soy milk, saying softly, "I didn't know if you had any dietary restrictions, so I just grabbed something random. If you don't like these, I'll go buy you some more."
Lin You took the lunchbox and casually opened it. It was a very simple breakfast: two minced meat rolls, a tea egg, a small portion of pickled mustard greens, and a cup of soy milk. That was the breakfast for the entire work group.
"No need to buy anything else, this is fine." Lin You picked up a steamed bun, took a bite, and then tasted a tea egg.
It tasted like the most ordinary breakfast, not much different from what she used to eat in the school cafeteria. She didn't know how this kind of breakfast could be standardized across the country.
Watching Lin You casually squat there, she devoured a whole steamed bun, then ate a mouthful of soy milk and an egg, but only ate one bite of the pickled mustard greens before putting it aside with some disgust.
Song Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Perhaps she had misunderstood before. After all, what ghost would eat human food, and eat it so down-to-earthly?
He also squatted down next to him, opened his lunchbox, and ate all of his breakfast except for the pickled mustard greens.
Celebrities always need to manage their physique, but Song Yu is just a nobody with only a temporary assistant who is mainly responsible for work-related matters and doesn't care about his diet or lifestyle.
According to Song Yu's usual eating habits, breakfast would at most consist of an egg and a glass of milk, but after being so frightened yesterday, she should eat something good to calm her nerves.
Lin You listened to his inner thoughts and looked at the minced meat rolls that probably cost only one yuan each, gaining a new understanding of the celebrity group.
Feeling quite satisfied after replenishing his carbohydrates, Song Yu's mood improved somewhat. He tried to chat with Lin You: "What kind of task do I need to complete for the contract you have with me?"
After all, this person had saved his life. If the task could be solved with money or time, he would accept it.
Lin You nodded upon hearing this and immediately attached the cheat device to him.
"This cultivation manual is full of spells and incantations for catching ghosts. Study it carefully, and I'll teach you a breathing technique later..."
Before Lin You could finish speaking, Song Yu's fear, which had calmed down considerably, surged again and was transmitted through the mental link.
The boy's carefully maintained expression shattered, his face turned pale, and his eyes glazed over, as if he had been struck by lightning.
"Don't worry, the rules say that the tasks assigned to you are all within your capabilities. Besides, I'm here. I can handle most ghosts and monsters," Lin You patiently reassured him.
Song Yu almost burst into tears, "Grandma, I'm really not cut out for catching ghosts and exorcising demons, why did you choose me?"
It can't be because he has exceptional talent and aptitude, making him a once-in-a-millennium cultivation prodigy!
Lin You: ………This guy has quite the imagination.
"Let me introduce myself. I am a system, the cannon fodder rescue system, and you are the cannon fodder that needs to be rescued."
Lin You spoke very bluntly, and seeing that Song Yu still seemed not to have reacted, she couldn't help but ask, "You know what 'cannon fodder' means, right?"
Song Yu nodded numbly, then recalled the scene before Lin You appeared yesterday. If Lin You hadn't intervened in time, he would probably be ashes by now.
Seeing his dazed state, where he had even forgotten to control his facial expressions and was experiencing a jumble of emotions, Lin You kindly refrained from further provoking him.
Director Yu, who had been secretly observing for a while, came over to greet the two after they finished their conversation: "Master, good morning! We really owe you a lot for your help yesterday. I've already transferred the thank-you fee to Song Yu's private account."
After saying that, he patted Song Yu on the shoulder and said, "You performed very well yesterday, especially the last part. Your eyes and movements were spot on. You're just as good as someone with formal training. After this show is over, I'll introduce you to a few film crews."
It took Song Yu a while to realize what was happening: ...Can I say that what happened next wasn't acting?!
Seeing that he didn't reply, Director Yu didn't mind. After making overtures, he approached Lin You and respectfully handed her a red envelope:
"I haven't yet asked for your name, but could you please take a look and see if there are any problems with this house? Can we continue filming here?"
If this bigwig says no, then he'll risk being scolded mercilessly by his superiors and will definitely find another place!
Lin You's eyes lit up when she saw the red envelope, but she didn't reach out to take it: "My name is Lin You, and I'm Song Yu's personal assistant. This house doesn't seem like anything special right now, but the yin energy here is quite heavy, which is very attractive to those things. It's hard to say whether new ones will come later."
Director Yu stuffed the red envelope into Lin You's hand, and in his heart, Song Yu's status rose by three points. These two didn't seem to have an ordinary relationship.
Seeing that the director was still frowning, Lin You added, "You don't need to worry, Song Yu is here, he'll notice any problems in time."
After the cheat code is bound, more detailed instructions are provided. Within a ten-mile radius, if a ghost or monster that the user can handle appears, the cheat code will automatically issue a task and provide the corresponding method.
If a ghost or monster that cannot be dealt with appears, the cheat code will remind the user to avoid it and provide methods for dodging, just like having a ghost radar installed, which is especially useful.
Song Yu, who didn't want to be the radar, gave Director Yu a smile. The weariness and vicissitudes contained in that smile made the director shrink back.
After eating and drinking her fill, Lin You took the red envelope and went out to play. She felt that staying at home was affecting the director's normal filming.
Director Yu was very generous. Although it was unclear how much money he transferred to Song Yu, the red envelope contained a full two thousand yuan.
It's just a consultation on one question, and this money comes too easily.
In the drama, Taoxi Village is more than ten kilometers away from the nearest city, and the road is a relatively narrow cement mountain road. In order to facilitate purchasing, the crew specially rented several small electric scooters.
Lin You borrowed a car from the director and went for a drive around the city. Song Yu no longer blocked his thoughts, so Lin You could sense whatever was going on with him.
"Xiaoyu, what's your relationship with this Master Lin?" Director Yu asked Song Yu after Lin You left.
Of course, Song Yu wouldn't reveal that Lin You was a system. He had already prepared an excuse: "This is my father's aunt, my great-aunt. She left home to cultivate at a young age. Coming here as an assistant is just an excuse. She wants me to inherit her mantle."
Before Lin You could even condemn Song Yu's nonsense, she suddenly received a system message.
[Ding! Congratulations to System Lin You for unlocking your identity information in this world. Your identity has been personally acknowledged by the mission target as "Grandma." You have obtained your household registration book and ID card in this world. Your document information has been stored in the information network of this world.]
Lin You: ...?!
The main system is quite up-to-date!
Lin You: This seniority is so unexpected!
Song Yu: I really just said it casually!! Thank you to all the little angels who voted for me or watered my plants between 2024-05-15 23:42:19 and 2024-05-21 00:11:11!
Thank you to the little angels who watered the nutrient solution: Go to Steal Little Orange 33 bottles; Asi 16 bottles; Broken Bridge Misty Rain 2 bottles; 49065318, yiyi, Starry Moon Splendor, and Donglin 1 bottle;
Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!
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