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

Chen Shouyi's hand, which was holding a teacup, stopped. He had slipped away like a fish in the sea of ​​people at the high-speed rail station, but was he coming back again this time?

Having learned from his previous experience, Chen Shouyi immediately focused his mind and tried to pinpoint the location.

However, the notification sound came and went even faster; before the system could even announce the compatibility score, it was gone again.

[Target is out of range and cannot be locked.]

"..."

Chen Shouyi mentally poked the system: "Are you out of your mind?"

The system ignored him.

Chen Shouyi's brow twitched slightly; he was very clear about the system's sensing range.

Both triggers were fleeting, indicating that someone with affinity for the Dao passed by, but their movement speed was too fast; they were either in a vehicle or passed by briefly before leaving.

Chen Shouyi took out his phone, opened the map, and took a look.

Xiangjiang Plaza is located on Huaihai Middle Road, west of Huashan Road and south of Xuhui District.

He zoomed in and quickly narrowed it down to two places: the Huashan Road campus of the Shanghai Theatre Academy and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, both within a two-kilometer radius of Xiangjiang Square.

Shanghai Theatre Academy, Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

All the people with whom the system previously triggered a connection to the Dao were related to the entertainment industry. Therefore, the probability of such a person being from these two schools is quite high.

Chen Shouyi locked the screen and looked up at Fang Xu: "Benefactor Fang, isn't the Shanghai Theatre Academy nearby?"

Fang Xu was drinking tea when he heard him ask this, so he put down his cup and nodded.

"Yes, it's not far, it's on Huashan Road, about a ten-minute drive away."

After he finished speaking, he glanced at Chen Shouyi, and the corners of his mouth slowly curled up. "Daoist Master, why did you suddenly ask this?"

"Just asking casually."

"Just saying?" Fang Xu put down his teacup, his expression clearly disbelieving. He leaned forward. "Master, are you interested in the acting students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy?"

Chen Shouyi glanced at him but didn't say anything.

Fang Xu automatically interpreted this silence as acquiescence. His eyes lit up, and he moved even closer to Chen Shouyi.

"I know the Shanghai Theatre Academy very well! Our company often goes there to scout for talent, and I know several professors from the acting and directing departments. If you'd like to go, Master—"

"It wouldn't hurt to go and take a look," Chen Shouyi said.

He really wanted to go; the system had triggered the lock twice already, indicating that this person was active nearby, but each time he just passed by and left.

Go visit the Shanghai Theatre Academy; maybe the system will trigger it again.

If this is triggered on campus, the person can't escape and can be locked down.

Fang Xu had no idea what the Taoist priest was planning. He only knew that the priest wanted to visit the Shanghai Theatre Academy, and he could be the tour guide.

He immediately pulled out his phone and checked his schedule: "Tonight is fine—or how about tomorrow morning? I know a teacher who has a class there tomorrow morning, so we can go together—"

"Tomorrow," Chen Shouyi said.

"Alright!" Fang Xu slapped his thigh. "Then let's go there tomorrow. I know those rehearsal rooms well; acting students often practice their assignments there—"

He glanced at Chen Shouyi, but Chen Shouyi ignored him and picked up his teacup to continue drinking tea.

Fang Xu didn't mind and continued speaking enthusiastically: "The quality of students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy is quite good. Every year there are quite a few promising talents."

However, Huace hasn't signed many people from there in recent years, mainly because they all head to Beijing as soon as they graduate.

"Oh, right, Taoist priest, if you take a fancy to someone, we can make our move in advance. Anyway, we have our own incubation center now—"

"Let's go take a look first," Chen Shouyi interrupted him.

"Alright, alright, let's take a look first." Fang Xu chuckled and picked up the teapot to refill his water.

The two drank tea for a while longer. Fang Xu explained the arrangements for tomorrow's Shanghai Theatre Academy, and Chen Shouyi listened, nodding occasionally.

Liang Yin then took Zhang Ruonan on a tour of the company, showing them the office area, meeting rooms, and rest area.

Zhang Ruonan listened as she walked, occasionally asking a few questions, which Liang Yin answered one by one.

When Liang Yin went to the artist incubation center floor, she pushed open the door. The room was still empty. Several desks had just been set up, the computers were still unopened, and a large whiteboard was hanging on the wall.

"This center was just applied for by Boss Fang, and you're the first assistant after the Taoist Priest signed on," Liang Yin said, leaning against the doorframe. "We'll be working here from now on."

Looking at the empty office, Zhang Ruonan suddenly felt a sense of reality.

"Sister Liang, is the Taoist priest really—" Zhang Ruonan hesitated for a moment, "I mean, is President Fang really that good to him?"

Liang Yin laughed: "You really think it's because President Fang is a good person?"

Zhang Ruonan didn't speak, but her eyes answered.

"Mr. Fang is a businessman, and businessmen don't do business at a loss. You'll understand when you follow the Taoist priest."

Zhang Ruonan nodded, then asked:

"By the way, Sister Liang, the Taoist priest told me to take my time. So, when exactly should I go to Hengdian?"

"No rush. Once you've taken care of everything in Hangzhou, I'll discuss the specifics with you when you get back. The Taoist priest is currently filming 'Legend of Nine Tails Fox,' so you can come with me for a few days to familiarize yourself with the process."

"Mm." Zhang Ruonan nodded.

Liang Yin looked at her, then suddenly remembered something: "Ruo Nan, you just said you're not a full-time student, right?"

"Well," Zhang Ruonan smiled as she said this, without dodging the question, "I went to Yueqing Vocational High School, not a regular high school, so I couldn't attend a full-time program."

"It's good that you got in." Liang Yin neither offered comfort nor tried to elevate the student's status. "But since it's not full-time, how much time do you need to process things with the school?"

"Three or four days should be enough. There are still some things to pack in the dorm, just tell the counselor."

"That's good." Liang Yin nodded. "The apartment key will be delivered by Manager Fang tomorrow, so you can move in right away when you get back. You can stay at my place for the night."

Around five o'clock, Liang Yin returned with Zhang Ruonan. Zhang Ruonan seemed much more relaxed than before, as if she felt more at ease after being taken around by Liang Yin.

"Boss," Liang Yin said, standing at the door, "I've already talked everything through with Ruonan."

Standing next to Liang Yin, Zhang Ruonan said to Chen Shouyi, "Daoist, I'll go back to Hangzhou tomorrow and come over once the school procedures are completed."

"Good." Chen Shouyi stood up. "Be careful on your way back."

Zhang Ruonan nodded, bowed to him, and then followed Liang Yin out of the office.

Fang Xu watched this scene, and only after the two had walked away did he click his tongue and say, "Daoist, this girl is quite sensible."

"It's not bad," Chen Shouyi said briefly.

Fang Xu originally wanted to prepare a nice meal that evening, but Chen Shouyi stopped him with the suggestion that a light and simple meal would suffice. In the end, they settled on two bowls of shepherd's purse wontons and a dish of braised duck, which they made do with on the coffee table in the room.

While eating, Fang Xu remarked, "Daoist Master, eating with you really saves money."

Chen Shouyi scooped up a mouthful of wonton soup and ignored him.

After dinner, Fang Xu took him to an executive suite at a five-star hotel on Nanjing West Road, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the night view of People's Square.

"Master, please rest well. I'll pick you up first thing tomorrow morning." Fang Xu smiled like a solicitous waiter as he handed over the room key.

"I've already made arrangements with the Shanghai Theatre Academy. We'll just go there and explore."

Chen Shouyi took the room key and nodded. After the door closed, he immediately sat cross-legged and began to meditate.

The spiritual energy in the dantian slowly circulated, completing a small cycle along the meridians.

I was running around in Shanghai today, and actually had less time to train than I did in Hengdian.

The spiritual energy within his body had become more solidified, but the solitary cultivation chapter of the "Yellow Emperor's Inner Landscape Cultivation Technique" emphasizes gradual accumulation and cannot be rushed.