In July, the cicadas chirped incessantly, and the entire city of A was enveloped in a heatwave.
Wen Li, dressed in a worn-out blue Taoist robe, squatted on the curb. The sunlight was a bit dazzling, and she raised her hand to wipe the sweat from her forehead.
Half a month ago, before her master passed away, he predicted that her family's fortune in the mortal world was being damaged, and wrote down an address for her to go down the mountain to find her relatives.
Wen Li was initially reluctant to leave the mountain, but her master told her that if her family members all died, it would affect her future fortune.
Wen Li, who had never had more than five yuan in savings, couldn't stand it.
After handling her master's funeral, Wen Li took the only 340 yuan she had left and boarded a train to City A.
But as soon as he arrived at the train station, he lost all his money.
Coo coo coo—
Having not eaten a single meal since yesterday, Wen Li heard her stomach protesting.
Wen Li lowered her long eyelashes, her tone somewhat helpless: "Don't shout. Today's divination shows that I will become rich. If I become rich, we'll have a big meal tonight."
The divination indicated that she should come here to wait for her destined person.
Wen Li was getting a little thirsty from waiting, so she stood up and paced back and forth under the shade of the tree, her worn-out cloth shoes grinding the pebbles on the ground.
Just then, Wen Li heard someone calling her name.
The man was a talent scout she had met yesterday, named Zhou Xingyun.
Zhou Xingyun had a broad brow, a flat head, and a wide forehead. His forehead was reddish, and he even looked more menacing than when they last met. He was sure to die today!
It seems this is the lucky charm she's been waiting for.
Wen Li said, "I told you last time that you were in danger of bloodshed recently, so don't go out easily, or your life will be in danger."
Even in this state, they still dare to come out. If you don't court death, you won't die.
Zhou Xingyun stopped in his tracks, but Wen Li's words didn't bother him: "I don't believe in these things."
After saying that, he added, "I was just about to ask you, didn't you say you were looking for your relatives? What are you doing at the construction site in the new city?"
The area around here is full of Huo Group's residential buildings. Because it is newly developed, there is hardly anyone there except for the workers. He only got out of the car to take a look when he saw Wen Li wandering around under the shade of a tree while driving by.
Wen Li didn't answer, so Zhou Xingyun continued, "How's the matter I asked you to consider the other day? I think you're very suitable for the big screen!"
Zhou Xingyun was still lecturing Wen Li, when he noticed Wen Li looking at him with a questioning gaze.
Zhou Xingyun felt a little guilty and quickly tried to cover it up: "Ahem, well, although our company's resources aren't as good as those of big companies, we treat our artists absolutely fairly!"
Zhou Xingyun talked on and on, completely unaware that Wen Li had come from the mountains and had barely even seen television a few times.
All Wen Li wants to do right now is eat.
At this moment, Wen Li's stomach rumbled again.
After a while, Zhou Xingyun finally reacted and quickly took out five hundred yuan from his wallet and handed it to Wen Li: "Take this money and go eat first. We'll talk about the rest later."
He wasn't stupid. Wen Li's Taoist robe was patched and mended, and her cloth shoes were so worn that her toes were almost sticking out. She must have been living in dire poverty.
Even if Wen Li didn't want to be his artist, he couldn't just turn a blind eye and watch her go hungry.
Wen Li didn't take it. Zhou Xingyun thought that she didn't like being given charity, and was about to say that it was a loan to her.
Then Wen Li swallowed hard and said, "Five hundred yuan, you gave it all to me?"
Zhou Xingyun was puzzled. Five hundred yuan was not a small amount in City A, where land was extremely valuable, but he didn't know why she was so excited.
What he didn't know was that most people in the Xiang family suffered from five deficiencies and three lacks, and Wen Li happened to be an orphan who also lacked money.
That's a huge sum of five hundred yuan!
She counted the five thin sheets of paper over and over again, leaving Zhou Xingyun completely stunned.
"I never owe anyone a favor." Wen Li calmly pocketed the five hundred yuan, and then took out a lucky charm wrapped in a red brocade pouch from her cloth bag.
"This is a talisman I drew for your safety. You must always carry it with you and remember not to get it wet." Wen Li continued, "I'll also give you a divination slip: Don't go near water today."
Zhou Xingyun hadn't expected Wen Li to actually be a charlatan. His lips twitched slightly, but he still subconsciously accepted the gift: "Th-thank you?"
Wen Li waved her hand generously: "You're welcome. Consider this money as payment for the amulet."
Zhou Xingyun: ...
What kind of amulet is so expensive?
Zhou Xingyun looked at the exquisite brocade pouch but didn't say anything, silently putting the contents into his pocket.
Just then, his phone rang in his other pocket. He answered it, chatted for a few minutes, and then hung up. He seemed to be in a hurry and left without even saying goodbye.
But after taking only a few steps, Zhou Xingyun suddenly turned back: "The fact that we've met twice in a row means it's fate. If you've made up your mind, feel free to call me anytime."
After saying that, Zhou Xingyun quickly left.
Wen Li watched as Zhou Xingyun got into the car parked by the roadside, and then the car started with a roar of engines and began to move slowly.
However, the peaceful scene was shattered by a series of sharp honking horns.
Wenli's position was perfect for witnessing the entire process.
A heavy truck sped towards them, but a luxurious black minivan was being pushed in front of it.
The construction road was already narrow, and Zhou Xingyun had no way to avoid it. He was pushed out of the way and instinctively swerved the steering wheel. In the end, the car crashed sideways into a tree and was crushed into a pile of scrap metal.
gurgle—
Zhou Xingyun broke out in a cold sweat; even without looking at him, he could sense how dangerous the situation had just been.
But he was completely unharmed!
Thinking back carefully, he remembered feeling a burning sensation on his leg when he suddenly turned the steering wheel. Thinking of this, Zhou Xingyun subconsciously reached out and touched it, only to find that it was the brocade pouch that Wen Li had given him that was burning hot.
Upon opening, the amulet inside emitted a puff of white smoke before quickly burning to ashes.
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