Wan Jiao asked Lu Jiong what he had done on his way to City C. He went through everything that had happened that day in his mind before saying, "My assistant and I flew from Beijing to the next city to take care of some business. We drove to City C after dinner. It was all on the highway, nothing special."
Nothing special?
How could that be?
From Wan Jiao's perspective, Lu Jiong was surrounded by an eerie aura, clearly indicating that he was possessed by a ghost...
"Mr. Lu, I know why you came to see me today. I can sign the contract, but we need to renegotiate the terms."
Lu Jiong: "I didn't even show you the contract, how do you know what's written on it?"
Wan Jiao looked at Lu Jiong and said, "An annual salary of 10 million, but a monthly salary of less than 1 million, is indeed too little."
To be honest, Wan Jiao received two 10 million yuan bonuses from the Special Security Bureau, raising the threshold for receiving them. She really doesn't care about the 10 million yuan annual salary offered by Kuaiyu.
Moreover, she learned from advertisements pushed by several apps that the price of houses in slightly better areas of Shengguo now starts at 50,000 yuan. If she wants to buy a mountain in a location with excellent feng shui and build a Nanshan Temple on the mountain, it will cost a lot, a lot, a lot of money.
After all, if a Taoist temple wants to be a popular place of worship, building roads and creating tourist attractions are probably necessary conditions.
She was desperately, desperately, desperately short of money.
Therefore, she will never be soft-hearted when it comes to fighting for her own interests.
Lu Jiong narrowed his eyes. "Half-Immortal, what are your expectations?"
"50 million."
As soon as Lu Jiong finished asking the question, Wan Jiao blurted it out without even blinking, her expression completely calm and composed.
Lu Jiong: "..."
50 million!!!
They really dare to ask for that.
It's important to know that in the entire live streaming industry right now, only a few top streamers on each platform earn over 50 million yuan a year.
Wan Jiao is indeed very popular; she's become famous beyond her immediate circle.
But it's absolutely impossible for Fastfish to spend 50 million to sign her.
Even if Lu Jiong does have that power.
"President Lu." Lu Jiong remained silent, but Wan Jiao continued, "Are you finding this difficult?"
It's an inquiry, but it's not.
For a moment, Lu Jiong looked at Wan Jiao with even more doubt in his eyes.
"Wanbanxian, you must have done your research before you spoke. There are very few people in the entire live streaming industry who earn an annual salary of 50 million. We at Kuaiyu sincerely want to sign you, but this price is just too outrageous."
Lu Jiong started talking to Wan Jiao about money, but Wan Jiao suddenly changed the subject, "Mr. Lu, you got off the bus to use the restroom once on your way from the next city to City C."
Lu Jiong: "..."
How did she know about such a private matter?
“Car accidents happen frequently in that area, and there are many ghosts who died violent deaths. Now he has haunted you.”
Wan Jiao's words reminded Lu Jiong of the strange things he had sensed along the way, sending a chill down his spine. But he still stubbornly insisted, "Don't try to scare me. I've heard that the ghosts of those who died violently can only stay where they are, they can't..."
Wan Jiao smiled slightly, looking harmless and incredibly beautiful, but what she said almost made Lu Jiong fall to the ground in fright.
"Logically, he shouldn't be able to come to City C with you, but coincidentally, he was born on the same day, month, and year as you. Not only can he follow you, but he can also take over your body and become you."
Wan Jiao is not exaggerating.
Since she couldn't see any ghosts around Lu Jiong, she secretly used her spiritual power to examine the condition inside his body while she was chatting with him.
The ghost that had haunted him was hiding inside.
As soon as Lu Jiong falls asleep at night, the ghost will attack his soul. Before he even gets to tomorrow, this Lu Jiong will no longer be the same Lu Jiong.
Lu Jiong was genuinely frightened by Wan Jiao's words, but when he thought about how she wanted a 50 million annual salary, he suppressed his fear and said, "Wan Banxian, do you think you can scare me and I'll give you a 50 million annual salary? Don't dream about it. I'm not easily scared."
"..." Wan Jiao: Are people all so "silly" these days?
Yes, she does want an annual salary of 50 million, but that's because she feels she is fully worthy of that price. What does that have to do with the ghost that's clinging to Lu Jiong?
Is this guy suffering from some kind of delusional disorder?
"Mr. Lu, if I may be frank, Fastfish signing me with an annual salary of 50 million is definitely a bargain. You don't need to confuse these two things."
As she spoke, Wan Jiao took out a talisman and handed it to Lu Jiong. Then she said, "Since you don't believe me, I can't force you. Keep this with you, and it will protect you from being replaced by that ghost tonight."
"Xiao Jin, see the guest out."
Xiao Lejin was also quick to understand. As soon as Wan Jiao finished speaking, she acted like a little adult and gestured for Lu Jiong to enter.
Lu Jiong was completely stunned.
What does that mean?
Are all people who ask for exorbitant prices these days so high and mighty?
Amidst his myriad thoughts, Lu Jiong didn't forget to take the talisman Wan Jiao gave him and quickly left.
There was nothing he could do; Wan Jiao's story sounded so convincing that Lu Jiong was more inclined to believe it than not.
After all, life is only once, and we can't afford to gamble with it!
…
The next day, just as dawn broke and the sun was rising, Wan Jiao's doorbell rang again. It could only be Lu Jiong.
Wan Jiao was already waiting for him, so she naturally opened the door immediately.
Upon seeing Wan Jiao, Lu Jiong immediately knelt down in front of her as if he had seen a living Bodhisattva, pleading, "Master Wan, please save me."
Last night, Lu Jiong had just fallen asleep when he found himself in a very dark place and saw the ghost that Wan Jiao had mentioned.
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