Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
âAfter Xu Xian, who had been imprisoned in Jinshan Temple, discovered that his wife was suppressed under Thunder Summit Tower and could never escape, he willingly became a monk at Jinshan Temple. Every day, he would venture outside Thunder Summit Tower to sweep away the dead branches and leaves surrounding the tower for the snake demon until his last breath.â
This myth is commonly known as the âLegend of the White Snake.â While there are various versions of the story, Liao Ning, a devoted enthusiast, particularly favored this rendition. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
This particular portrayal of the male protagonist, Xu Xian, aptly depicted a deeply infatuated man. It skillfully showcased his willingness to sacrifice everything for the sake of love, captivating the audience.
âSuch a remarkable tale! It truly is an exceptional story. I hope it can grace the pages of my magazine and reach a wider audience within the alliance!â Liu Muâs weathered eyes sparkled as she gazed at Liao Ning, brimming with enthusiasm.
Liao Ning nodded, wearing a smile. âAbsolutely. This myth has been documented in ancient texts, a testament to the wisdom of our ancestors. As their descendants, it brings us great joy to elevate these stories and introduce them to a larger audience.â
Receiving Liao Ningâs affirmative response, Liu Mu couldnât contain her joy, fidgeting with excitement. âLiao Ning, you are simply born to be a storyteller. This tale is enthralling and profound, but without your masterful storytelling, it wouldnât have touched the audienceâs hearts so deeply! â
Liao Ning smiled, choosing not to refute Liu Muâs praise. After all, in her previous life, there existed a profession known as âstorytellerâ in the country she lived in. They possessed the remarkable ability to transform ordinary stories into captivating narratives by accurately capturing the emotions of their audience. Every tale became unforgettable.
âWhen this article is published in the magazine, it will need to be signed.
Would you prefer to use your real name or an exclusive pen name?â Liu Mu
inquired.
Liao Ning pondered for a moment and replied, âLetâs opt for a pen name. I prefer not to draw too much attention, so letâs go with âStorytellerâ.â
ââStoryteller,â it is then. Iâll make a note of it. I hope youâll consider submitting more manuscripts to our magazine in your free time. The alliance is in great need of such exceptional stories,â Liu Mu jotted down the chosen pen name with her pen.
Liao Ning suddenly remembered that she had forgotten to mention the name of the story. âOh, I forgot to tell you earlier. The story we heard today is called
âLegend of the White Snakeâ.â
âLegend of the White Snake? Is it because the female protagonist is a white snake?â Ning Ling, looking up to her idol Liao Ning, asked curiously.
Liao Ning nodded in affirmation. âYes, thatâs right.â
âWell, todayâs storytelling session was quite fruitful. I wonât be having dinner at the hotel tonight. I need to rush back and organize this story so that I can publish it in next monthâs magazine,â Liu Mu said, bidding farewell to Liao Ning and Ning Ling. âYou two are remarkable children. Weâll meet again next time!â
âIs Professor Liu leaving? I wanted you to taste my cooking!â Ning Ling expressed a hint of regret.
Liu Mu smiled joyfully and replied, âIâll definitely try your cooking next time!â
Upon hearing this promise, Ning Lingâs face immediately lit up with happiness. âAlright! Goodbye, Professor Liu!â
âTake care, Senior Liu,â Liao Ning respectfully saw Liu Mu off and then proceeded to the hotelâs kitchen with Ning Ling to check on everyoneâs progress for the day. The hotel had been receiving a lot of guests lately, and she was concerned that her staff might be overworked, although she didnât voice her worries.
As the boss, it was crucial for her to prioritize the well-being of her employees. She couldnât simply focus on managing the hotel in a Chinese way; a more holistic approach would be beneficial for the hotelâs long- term development.
Upon reaching the kitchen, Liao Ning realized that everyone seemed to be in high spirits while working. She only breathed a sigh of relief when she didnât observe any signs of stress or fatigue among the staff.
As the school day was coming to an end, Liao Ning left the hotel and headed to the school to pick up the children.
âAunt!â
âYoung Aunt!â
The two children came out of school earlier than usual that day. As they exited the school gate, they immediately began searching for Butler Li. However, they accidentally spotted Liao Ning waiting outside the gate and joyfully rushed towards her like two little cannonballs.
Previously, Zhou Ling and Liao Ning had been too occupied to pick up the children from school, so they had entrusted the task to the butler.
âLet me see if the two of you have been eating well at school lately.â Liao Ning gently pinched the cubsâ cheeks. After confirming that they had consumed the lunchboxes she prepared for them, she smiled. âWell done, well done. You two are becoming even more adorable.â
âOf course! We have Young Auntâs special lunchboxes!â Mili boasted proudly.
The wolf cub also appeared quite smug. âOther children are envious of Mili and me..â