A top star in the Chinese entertainment industry, but also a Taoist priest.

Yao Yichen waited for a while but received no further response. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Alright, alright, I'll be more careful then."

He took a half step back, but his face clearly showed that he didn't quite believe it.

Sett didn't say anything more, and pulled Yao Yichen towards the rest area. After walking a few steps, Yao Yichen lowered his voice and said something, but Sett shook his head and didn't reply.

Jin Chen watched the two walk away, then leaned close to Chen Shou and whispered something:

"Master, what you just said—was it true or just to scare them?"

"I never lie."

"Then why did you make it sound so nice when you showed it to us?" Jin Chen tilted his head, somewhat puzzled.

"If you give it to them, I'll say 'there's redness' or 'there's stagnation,' but if you give it to me, I'll say 'your career line is nice.'"

"Because your career path is indeed quite impressive."

Jin Chen's lips curled up, clearly pleased, but she still persisted, "What about Yao Yichen's? What kind of unexpected disaster was it?"

Chen Shouyi glanced at her: "Does the benefactor wish to know?"

"Yes, I do."

"I don't actually know either."

"...Master Daoist!"

Naza burst out laughing, and Tang Yixin covered her mouth and laughed as well. Chen Yao's lips curved into a smile, and her gaze finally shifted from Naza for a moment.

Shouzhuo watched silently as his master was surrounded by four girls, with only one thought in his mind:

Master spoke less than ten sentences to those two men, but chatted with these female benefactors for half a day at a time. That's the difference.

Just as things were getting lively, Zhao Mingyuan strode over from the main cast's rest area.

He walked up to Chen Shouyi, first nodding to the actresses in greeting, then turned to Chen Shouyi and said in a low voice:

"Master, Mr. Cai requests your presence."

Upon hearing this, Jin Chen and Nazha quickly exchanged a glance.

They were discussing at the dinner table last night whether Sister K would want to sign with the Taoist priest after meeting him, and unexpectedly, it came true today.

Naza's lips curled up, and she gave Jin Chen a wink, the meaning of which was clear: See, what did I tell you?

Jin Chen ignored her and focused her gaze on Chen Shouyi, suddenly feeling a little happy.

If the Taoist priest really signs with Tangren Media, wouldn't he be able to see her every day? But then again, if he signs with Tangren Media, wouldn't he also be able to see Nazha and Chen Yao every day?

Jin Chen's expression changed several times. Chen Yao, standing at the very edge, heard Zhao Mingyuan's words, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and then she lowered her eyes, lost in thought.

Chen Shouyi remained calm, as if he had expected this, and nodded to Zhao Mingyuan.

"Let's go."

Zhao Mingyuan stepped aside to lead the way, and Chen Shouyi followed. After walking a few steps, he turned back to look at the actresses.

"Esteemed guests, this humble Taoist priest shall take his leave now."

"Take care, Taoist priest." Nazha waved to him.

Jin Chen waved back, beaming, "Daoist Master, let's have dinner together tonight!"

Chen Yao didn't speak, but gave a slight bow. Her gaze followed Chen Shouyi's back until he and Zhao Mingyuan had walked far away, then she slowly looked away.

Then her gaze fell on Nazha.

Nazha was looking down at her phone when she sensed someone watching her. She looked up and met Chen Yao's gaze.

"What's wrong, Yao Yao?"

"It's nothing," Chen Yao smiled.

Nazha felt a little uneasy at her laughter and was about to ask her more questions when Tang Yixin pulled her aside and asked her which restaurant she had eaten at last night.

Naza's attention was diverted, and she lowered her head to look through the comments on her phone.

Chen Yao withdrew her gaze and took a deep breath.

Let's talk about it tonight, when it's just the two of us.

Chen Shouyi followed Zhao Mingyuan through the shed area and arrived at the area where the director's team was located.

Lin Yufen and Li Guoli were sitting in chairs behind the monitor, watching the replay of the opening ceremony.

Cai Yinong stood next to the monitor, holding a cup of coffee in her hand, her eyes fixed on the screen.

Zhao Mingyuan strode forward: "President Cai, Master Qingquan has arrived."

Cai Yinong turned around and her gaze fell on Chen Shouyi.

Her gaze was direct, not a polite appraiser, but a scrutinizing look with a clear purpose.

From the face, you can see the figure; from the figure, you can see the temperament; and from the temperament, you can see the posture.

Chen Shouyi remained calm, nodded slightly, and bowed with his hands clasped in a Taoist salute: "May the Heavenly Venerable grant you boundless blessings."

Cai Yinong put down her coffee cup and smiled.

"Master Qingquan." Her Mandarin had a distinct Hong Kong and Taiwan accent, but her pronunciation was still quite clear. "I've heard so much about you."

"You're too kind, Benefactor Cai."

Cai Yinong didn't rush to get to the point, but first praised the morning's religious ceremony.

"I watched the recording." Her words carried an undisguised admiration. "The Taoist priest is truly skilled."

Chen Shouyi smiled but didn't reply.

Cai Yinong didn't mind and exchanged a few more pleasantries, asking about the situation of the Taoist temple, the years of practice, and whether it usually accepted outside religious services. Chen Shouyi answered one by one, neither humble nor arrogant.

After chatting for about four or five minutes, Cai Yinong finally got to the point.

"Master, have you ever considered developing your business with our sugar figurines?"

Chen Shouyi smiled inwardly.

coming.

"I think the Taoist priest has a very good image and temperament." Cai Yinong picked up her coffee and took another sip. "To be honest, in all my years in this industry, I've rarely seen someone with the same temperament as the Taoist priest."

These words carried considerable weight coming from her mouth. Cai Yinong was known in the industry for being a sucker for good looks; very few artists who caught her eye didn't become famous.

Chen Shouyi smiled slightly: "Benefactor Cai is too kind."

He didn't answer directly, but instead picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip.

Cai Yinong looked at him, waiting for him to continue.

Chen Shouyi put down his teacup and spoke.

"I am the leader of the Wenshi School. The Wenshi School cultivates the Dao of Shaoyang Guiyi, which was passed down from Guan Yinzi. It has been passed down through a single lineage for more than two thousand years."

Cai Yinong raised an eyebrow slightly, but did not interrupt.

"Although Zifu Temple is small, it is a Taoist temple built by imperial decree. As the head of the sect, I have the responsibility of passing on the tradition. The lineage of the founder, the incense offerings in the temple, and the cultivation of the disciples all depend on me."

Chen Shouyi spoke calmly and unhurriedly.

"I appreciate your kindness, Benefactor Cai. However, the Taoist school has a system of ordination certificates, monks have Taoist registers, and Taoists have Taoist records."

"My Taoist registration is at the Baiyun Temple in the capital, and my ordination certificate states that I am the abbot of the Zifu Temple. If I were to join your company, I would need to relinquish my Taoist registration and relinquish my position as abbot."

He looked at Cai Yinong and smiled.

"Benefactor Cai, I am a Taoist priest."

"What's wrong with Taoist priests?" Cai Yinong said dismissively. "Can't Taoist priests act?"

With all your skills, if you perform a ritual for a film crew, it only involves a few hundred people. But if you appear on television, tens of millions of people will watch. Which is more worthwhile?

Chen Shouyi didn't respond. Seeing that he remained silent, Cai Yinong simply brought it up directly:

"Master, I won't beat around the bush. Although our momentum hasn't been as strong as before in recent years, there are few in the industry who can compare to us in the realm of period dramas. 'Chinese Paladin' and 'Xuan-Yuan Sword,' which one of them didn't make a huge number of people famous?"

She paused, then looked directly at Chen Shouyi.

"As long as you're willing to sign, Sugar Man can tailor-make a period drama just for you. You choose the script, you decide the roles, and I can even get Shishi to act alongside you. You name your terms."