My wife is the stand-in.

Granny Tang tapped the table, drawing everyone's attention back. She twirled the gem on her thumb, her voice light and calm: "My husband loves animation and drawing, and he wants to turn his things into animated films in the future. Although the Yushan branch has already agreed to my husband's request, I always feel that the power of a branch might be limited. So, let's auction it off."

"I'm sure you've all already investigated the effects of the hot spring bathhouse, and I'm not exaggerating." Granny Yu spread her hands, speaking frankly, "You are all representatives of your respective branches and conglomerates tonight. Let's exchange future film and television resources for the projects on the list. The highest bidder wins."

Dressed in an evening gown, adorned with an exquisite pendant, and wearing sky-high heels, complete with two bracelets, the elegantly dressed woman stared at Granny Yu in astonishment.

She was fully prepared tonight, hoping to make the most of her beauty, persuasion, and oratory skills in this setting that was likely to be focused on negotiation rather than fighting. However, she did not expect that Granny Yu's intentions were more mercenary than she had imagined.

The woman blinked as she applied eyeshadow, making her eyes appear exceptionally long and narrow, showcasing the charm of her phoenix eyes: "You mean, with such a grand setup and so many things, you want film and television resources?"

"Yes." Granny Yu nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

The woman laughed in exasperation; she waved the document and took a deep breath.

She felt she had been fooled.

I wore sky-high heels, hired a makeup team to rush my makeup, and had a whole conglomerate's negotiation team supporting me through my Bluetooth earphone. And this is the result?

That's it! ?

Are you fucking kidding me?!

Seeing the beautiful woman shut her mouth, Granny Yu looked away with a hint of regret.

She also hoped to get the first condition from this proactive woman.

There wasn't much time left tonight, and she hoped this important meeting could end as soon as possible, so that time could be made for the more important activity of having a late-night snack with Amanosaki.

Yes, Yubaba went to great lengths to increase her fame to "renowned," using witchcraft to summon the bathhouse to attract the wealthy and powerful, only to quickly close it and refuse customers. All this so as not to delay her late-night snack with Amanosaki.

If the conglomerate's representative knew what she was thinking, he would probably collapse on the spot.

Seeing that no one spoke, Lin Zhonghe raised his hand with a smile: "Amanosaki is from our Yushan branch, so let's be frank..."

The meeting ended faster than anyone expected. From the time the bathhouse appeared out of nowhere to the start of the meeting, everyone had prepared for two hours, but the actual meeting time was only thirty minutes.

Grandma Yu accepted all comers' requests and readily agreed to any conditions, generously giving away all the medicinal bath slots with what the conglomerate representative called 'charity'.

Then, using the excuse that "all of you have spots in the VIP rooms, and the bathhouse only operates until the early hours of the morning, so you should quickly contact the people you want to train to come and take a bath, I won't keep you here for dinner, but the VIP rooms will provide food and drinks, which you may try," he sent everyone away.

No, it should be said that the people who came to participate in the meeting were extremely unwilling to waste their precious time, but they did not expect that Granny Yu would be so decisive.

So when Granny Yu said those words, everyone's faces showed a hint of joy, especially the few knights. Although they were already in high positions, they knew they would have difficulty gaining an advantage in verbal disputes with the lackeys of the conglomerate. Granny Yu's swift and decisive meeting was undoubtedly a great success.

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The large desk was swept clean by witchcraft, and short men dressed in Japanese-style hakama once again pushed the dining table into the house. Unlike their previous arrogance when serving Amanosaki, this time they were trembling with fear, keeping their heads down and not daring to look too closely.

Unlike the Japanese cuisine in the bathroom, the late-night snacks in the study are mainly Western food, with the main course being creamy tomato and oyster soup, and the rest being small snacks.

Amanosaki scooped out an oyster with a spoon and ate it in small bites; he was still a little dizzy.

He didn't make any special appearance at the meeting; he simply gave a brief explanation of the concept of "ACG" and talked about his ideas for anime, related merchandise, and fan works.

I feel like I don't even need to be there; Yubaba can explain it all clearly.

"No, it's different."

Without needing to say more, the phrase "as if I were there in person" tightly connects the two people's thoughts. Without any deliberate concealment, Amanosaki's thoughts are transmitted to Yubaba's mind without any delay.

She held a half-eaten macaron in her hand. "You didn't think I did all this just so you could make a movie, did you?"

Amanosaki, with an oyster in his mouth: "Isn't that right?"

“Of course it’s not that simple.” Granny Yu sighed, put down the macarons, and gently kicked Amanosaki’s calf. “You’ve really wasted all those years watching movies and TV.”

“Your superpower is very special. I asked Li Junzi before, and he said that there are actually only a few people in the world like you who can use a different superpower every day.”

"There are fellow enthusiasts!?" Amanosaki was both surprised and delighted. "Tell me, what kind of abilities do they have? They don't have weird abilities like having a father or a pet every day, do they?"

"No," Granny Yu immediately denied.

"These people have a different type of superpower every day. For example, they might be a rubber man today and a fire-controller tomorrow. But no matter what, the superpower they awaken that day won't be too outrageous. The strongest one is only at the level of a gang. They still need time to adapt."

Yubaba looked at Amanosaki with her big eyes full of meaning: "Everyone has a new ability every day, do you know why you stand out so much?"

Amanosaki chewed on an oyster: "Because the [Stand - Ideal Type] has independent intelligence and a path to advancement?"

"That's right!"

Granny Yu puffed out her chest, her pride evident. "With my independent wisdom, I have experience in using supernatural abilities. Some people can randomly acquire quite powerful abilities, but because they can't adapt to them or control them properly, they can only perform at the level of their sect. But I'm different."

"Moreover, [fame] means that your abilities can be continuously improved, and it saves time for independent exploration. Amanosaki, do you know that you are in great danger starting tonight?"

"Huh? Why?"

Amanosaki, clutching a tomato cream soup, couldn't understand how his amazing superpower had gotten him into danger.

Seeing this, Granny Tang sighed, "You've probably gotten dizzy from the medicinal bath."

Amanosaki nodded repeatedly upon hearing this: "I think so too."

The foot under the table kicked Amanosaki hard in the stomach, making him wince in pain.

“I’ve said before that I can’t guarantee that I will have a powerful identity every day. Today I am appearing as Yubaba, but you only drew Yubaba’s portrait when you were illustrating Spirited Away. This illustrates a very serious problem.”

Seeing that Amanosaki was gradually understanding, with a serious look in his eyes, Yubaba nodded in satisfaction: "That's right. You have drawn many powerful and beautiful women who are the main characters in four-panel comics, character illustrations, and illustrations, but you have also drawn many women who are completely powerless... If I become an ordinary high school girl tomorrow, then you will be in danger."

“Organizations interested in you can hire assassins to kidnap you for a hefty sum, and evil forces also have the opportunity to kill you. Tonight, your name will surely spread throughout organizations across the country due to the effects of the medicinal bath. I must ensure that someone is willing to lend a helping hand when you are in danger.”

Granny Tang lowered her head, gently stirring the bright red soup with her spoon. "So I sold these precious medicinal bath slots at a low price. The extra part is a favor. They enjoyed the medicinal bath at a low price, and knowing that you can still use your powers to produce these things in the future, they will definitely do everything they can to hold onto you."

"That will make you much safer."

"No, Yubaba, you've misunderstood me," Amanosaki interrupted Yubaba.

Under Yubaba's astonished gaze, Amanosaki said with a mixture of guilt and sincerity, "I wasn't worried about my own life or death. I just frowned because I suddenly realized that you're right, Yubaba."

"You may not necessarily become one of the main characters in my stories; the supporting characters I draw may also become your identities."

Amanosaki said, heartbroken, "But I also drew monsters! Among those wriggling monsters, there are females too! Tom, how can my heart not ache when I think about you possibly becoming like that tomorrow?"

"Women all love beauty, I can't just stand by and watch you push into the abyss!"

Amanosaki slammed his fist on the table in anger: "I've decided! From now on, all the characters I create must be beautiful girls!"

Yubaba watched as Amanosaki twisted the serious topic into this way. Her wrinkled face froze for a moment, then a helpless smile appeared on her face.

She abandoned her plan to discuss these heavy topics with Amanosaki, and withdrew the foot she had been about to kick Amanosaki under the table to bring the conversation back on track.

As she watched Amanosaki talk eloquently about his creative process, as he explained how to incorporate the yuri theme into his illustrations, as he racked his brains to distract himself and clumsily tried to fully enjoy their time alone together, Yubaba was filled with emotion.

"I feel I'm no longer satisfied with just recreating classics. Why should Tom Cruise's on-screen image have to be this age? I want to show off your maturity and voluptuousness!"

Amanosaki stood up excitedly, her face beaming: "Tom! You'll be the model!"

"Huh? Me?" Yubaba pointed at herself, extremely surprised.

When exactly did the topic turn into this?

“Of course!” Amano Sakiichi raised his head. “I want to draw what you and I will look like at forty, based on the bathhouse! This series of drawings will tell the story of how we started from a small bathhouse, how our husband-and-wife business gradually grew into the most famous hot spring hotel in the country!”

He stared intently at Granny Yu: "Once the comic strip is posted online, Granny Yu's identity will vanish, and everyone will only remember the beautiful and generous Ms. Yu!"

Watching Amanosaki pull out a computer and drawing tablet from a storage bag full of furniture, and examine herself with great interest, Yubaba unconsciously struck a pose in front of the long table, lowering her head somewhat shyly.

"Then you'd better draw me pretty."

Amanosaki gave a thumbs up:

"That is required!"

Chapter 65: An Angel Descends to My Side (4200)

A damp mountain breeze, carrying abundant moisture, brings the first breath of fresh air under the morning sun.

Amanosaki rested his hands on the soft Simmons mattress, staring blankly at his surroundings.

Not only him, but on this gentle hillside, hundreds of knights-errant were either naked, half-undressed, or only wearing shirts, fast asleep in the mud.

He was the only one sleeping in the bed.

The bedside table was filled with bags of gold bars and cash. The slightly hot morning sunlight shone on my face, making me feel both cold and hot at the same time.

Some people have already woken up, while others are still fast asleep.

Those who woke up mostly stared blankly at their surroundings, their minds still filled with the lively and bustling scene of the previous night's grand music performance.

The rustic yet luxurious decor and the soothing hot springs still linger in my mind.

But all that remained were empty hillsides and ruins left after the battle between good and evil.

Last night's splendor seemed like a fleeting dream.

This disparity is truly lamentable.

Lin Shuyu, dressed in a smart suit, walked down the mountain carrying a tablet.

From afar, Lin Shuyu called out, "That... lady has disappeared?"

She twisted the hem of her skirt with her fingers, and seemed a little nervous as she spoke.

Amanosaki rubbed his eyes, his voice still dazed from just waking up: "Yes, it's time, Tom left. Miss Lin, did you go for a bath along with the bathhouse? How did it feel?"

"I feel great," she nodded. "I haven't slept this well in a long time."

She was called away by her great-uncle Lin Zhonghe after taking a bath last night, and spent the whole night in the car.

In the past, a night's sleep that was uncomfortable would not only make Lin Shuyu sleep poorly, but also cause her back pain. But this time, she fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow and woke up without feeling any discomfort.

Although her feelings for Yubaba were somewhat complicated due to her affections for Amanosaki, it must be said that her hot springs were indeed remarkably effective.

She walked to the bedside and looked at Amanosaki, whose body was wrapped in a thin blanket, revealing his toned arms and strong back muscles that rippled with tension and masculinity. Lin Shuyu felt her cheeks getting hot.

Overnight, he seemed to have become even more handsome, and his physique had improved significantly.

Needless to say, this is also the effect of Yubaba Onsen. In those complicated hot springs and medicinal baths, Amanosaki took another big step towards becoming a muscular man, with his muscle lines becoming more and more defined. His eye bags and slight hair loss caused by staying up late in the past were cured.

Based solely on the additional benefits of these medicinal baths, if Granny Yu were willing to stay for two more days, she would surely be able to amass a fortune.

After all, internet companies have used big data to say that children's spending power is greater than that of women, which is greater than that of pets, which is greater than that of men.

No parent doesn't want their child to be healthier and smarter, and no woman can resist the allure of anti-aging and regaining her youth.

Amanosaki calmly lifted the covers and put on his clothes. He didn't take off his pants, so there was no offense involved. Besides, many of the other swordsmen around him were also naked, so everyone kept quiet and pretended not to know each other.

It's worth mentioning that all the people who chose to sleep in the bathhouse were men; the female warriors all left the bathhouse for the night, so nothing more awkward happened.