Translator: _Min
[The internet-famous voice actor from Great Xia University, wasnât that Ding Wanwan? Always speaking with an affected tone, quite artificial and not to my liking.]
[One must admit, Si Fuqingâs treatment of fans is commendable, donning a T-shirt herself yet sparing no expense to purchase RM for her fans. Itâs debatable whether to call her thrifty or generous.]
[Ah, speaking of the Oracle Exhibition, it seems the gods didnât make it to the player meet-and-greet yesterday.]
Soon, the conversation shifted towards NINE the God and Jiu the God.
Meanwhile, Si Fuqing had arrived at the Oracle Exhibition.
She was escorted by the staff to the VIP lounge, where shortly after, JI Xingzhi also arrived, panting.
âBig brother, information on Ji Qingwei is scarce,â he said breathlessly. âFor the past decade, she hasnât taken a single step out of the Ji familyâs threshold. Itâs like sheâs from a different world compared to the one you dreamed about. I thought I had the wrong person until I looked closer.â
âDreams signify the future,â Si Fuqing replied, her fox-like eyes narrowing. âIf I hadnât awakened, then what I dreamed would be the unfolding reality.â
JI Xingzhi shivered at the thought, taking a sharp breath. âYou said her aura resembles yours, which means her luck is highly compatible with yours. Over a decade has passed; imagine how intertwined it must be by now.â
Si Fuqing nodded slightly. âI know. Itâs time to reclaim it.â
âI also found out that the Ji family hasnât interacted with any Masters of Yin-yang,â JI Xingzhi continued with a serious gaze. âBut shortly after the Ji sisters were born, a sage foretold their fate.â
âHe declared that the sisters must not meet or be raised together before the age of eighteen to ensure their successful upbringing. Thus, the Ji family has strictly adhered to this sageâs decree.â
âWho is this sage?â Si Fuqingâs gaze sharpened.
âVanished without a trace,â JI Xingzhi shook his head. âAs if he never existed. Even my Five Elements Tracking Technique couldnât find him.â Si Fuqing pondered.
The situation with the Ji and Zuo families was different.
She was keenly aware that Old Master Zuo adopted her for her luck, but whether the Ji familyâs actions were forced or voluntary remained unclear. âAlright,â Si Fuqing looked up. âProbe the Ji family, see if theyâre aware.â âHow should I probe?â Ji Xingzhi was puzzled.
âPretend to be a charlatan or a revered monk,â Si Fuqing suggested, resting her chin on her hand. âIsnât that something youâre good at?â
JI Xingzhi choked. âBig brother, you make me sound like a scammer.â âNot sound like, you are one,â Si Fuqing replied lazily. âItâs up to you now.â
âIâll give it a try,â JI Xingzhi agreed, âIâm curious to see if I could see Qingwei , and if she truly resembled you, big brother.â
âGood, Iâll meet with the chief planner of Oracle,â Si Fuqing responded.
They parted ways.
Ji Yun had been waiting for some time.
âHow should I address you now?â Ji Yun inquired, taking a deep breath. âBig star, 009, or NINE the God?â
âWhichever you prefer,â Si Fuqing sat down before him. âAll are me.â
âNo wonder youâre unfazed by celebrity competitions and even want to join the professional ones,â Ji Yun massaged his temples, troubled. âYou always enjoy playing at a different level.â
Oracle commanded billions of players, half thanks to its irreplaceable game system, the other half because of NINEâs extraordinary presence.
And everything was all Si Fuqingâs doing.
âIâm just trying to make some money,â Si Fuqing shrugged.
âForget it, itâs not the first time youâve outplayed me. My heartâs turned to steel,â Ji Yun checked the time. âShall we dine together? I have to leave after.â
âSure,â Si Fuqing agreed. âIâll be returning tomorrow to continue filming.â
âBy the way, I heard you met Jiu the God last night,â Ji Yun stood up. âIâve heard from the secretary that Jiu the God isnât bad-looking. How did it go, didnât you chat further?â
Si Fuqing, expressionless, clenched her teeth. âIâm going to swindle all his money and leave him penniless!â
Ji Yun:
Something seems off.
They headed downstairs, Ji Yun opening the car door for Si Fuqing before taking the driverâs seat himself.
As Ji Longtai prepared to leave, he spotted Ji Yun, âPresident Ji!â
He rushed forward, but was stopped by the secretary, helplessly watching as Ji Yun settled into the driverâs seat and the car sped away.
Ji Longtai fumed, âYou said President Ji wasnât here, but I saw him!â
âMy apologies,â the secretary blocked Ji Longtai, ignoring his anger. âPresident
Ji is busy and will not see visitors.â
âRidiculous!â Ji Longtai exploded. âI saw someone else in his car!â
The secretary calmly replied, âIt seems you understand, thereâs a difference between you and President Jiâs friends.â
That comment struck Ji Longtai like a slap, his face turning red.
By lineage, Ji Yun and they were one family, not separated by many generations.
Yet, Ji Yun wouldnât even grant them an audience.
Today, Ji Yun might disregard them, but the day will come when he canât afford to look down on the Ji family.
Furious, Ji Longtai stormed off.
On his way back, he bought a box of pastries for Ji Qingwei, disregarding Ji Qingyao entirely.
Among his two daughters, Ji Qingwei was his favorite.
With the Seven Schools Joint Examination approaching, it was time to nourish Ji Qingwei well.
After lunch, Si Fuqing received a call from the Northern State No. 1 Middle Schoolâs director of admissions.
âMs. Si, the first Seven Schools Joint Examination is starting this year,â the director explained. âSee if youâre available to participate. Itâs fine if you donât, but you mentioned joining the International Joint Examination, and the preliminary spots depend on the scores from five Seven Schools Joint Exams.â
âIâll participate,â Si Fuqing inquired, âWhen is it?â
âIn two days,â the director replied. âIf youâre participating, Iâll add your name.
Just come to the school.â
âNo problem,â Si Fuqing assured. âIâll be there on time.â
Ending the call, she headed to the bus stop, where a car stopped in front of her.
The rear door opened, and Shen Xingjun jumped out, greeting her, âMiss Si, we meet again. My sister-in-law was just mentioning you yesterday.â Si Fuqing gave him a cool glance.
Shen Xingjun shivered under her gaze, as he asked, âMiss Si?â
A manâs hand reached out, offering a strawberry candy, his gaze steady, âStill angry?ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Si Fuqing couldnât stay mad at Yu Xihengâs face, but reason told her anger wasnât easily dismissed, âStill angry.â
Feng Seng dared not utter a word.
In the passenger seat, Yu Tang boldly accused, âUncle Nine, youâve upset
Qingqing. Why donât you coax her? Didnât you protect her well last night?â âLast night?â Shen Xingjun was puzzled. âWhat happened last night?â
âSomeone arranged to meet Qingqing in a private room, and I told Uncle Nine to keep an eye out,â Yu Tang declared righteously. âHe must have failed his duty as a bodyguard, and thatâs why Qingqing is upset.â
Shen Xingjun grew more baffled.
âHmph, those who are good at games but avoid people must be socially anxious homebodies,â Yu Tang grumbled. âLuckily, Uncle Nine, why didnât you reply to my message last night? I was trying to tip you off.â
âBecauseââ Yu Xiheng looked up, his voice soft, âI am that socially anxious homebody..â