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

"The funds for our opening ceremony prayers and feng shui arrangements are being held back by the production team's finance department, so they can't be directly deposited into the account."

Zhao Mingyuan rubbed his hands together and tentatively asked, "Could you make an exception and give us a receipt for 300,000? Just a simple accounting entry. You don't need to worry about the extra amount; I'll handle it."

Chen Shouyi immediately shook his head, his tone calm but leaving no room for negotiation:

"There are only two people in Zifu Temple, Shouzhuo and I. We have no corporate account and no qualifications to issue invoices. Issuing false invoices is a violation of the law and a taboo. I cannot do it."

Zhao Mingyuan had anticipated his refusal, so he wasn't embarrassed. He immediately took a step back and chuckled:

"It was my oversight. The Taoist priest is a man of principle. Let's not do this ticket!"

"Could you please write me a receipt from Zifu Temple, stating 'donation for the religious service,' and stamp it with the temple's seal? I can take it back to the finance department as proof. Is that alright?"

Shouzhuo, who had been standing quietly to the side, immediately stepped forward, frowned, and spoke:

"What the heck? Benefactor Zhao, are you suggesting that my master issue more receipts? That won't do!"

My master is a monk, a Taoist practitioner who practices pure cultivation. He only accepts donations and does not engage in fraudulent activities. Asking us to issue multiple receipts is surely deceiving us.

"May the Heavenly Venerable bestow boundless blessings, for deception diminishes one's merits. Your actions have put my master in a difficult position."

Zhao Mingyuan was embarrassed by what he said, chuckled dryly, and looked at Chen Shouyi.

Chen Shouyi waited a moment before raising his hand and patting Shouzhuo's shoulder: "Shouzhuo, don't be rude."

Shouzhuo pursed his lips, lowered his head, and remained silent.

The master and apprentice had used this routine of singing in unison countless times, and their coordination was now masterful.

Chen Shouyi turned to Zhao Mingyuan and said in a gentle tone, "Benefactor Zhao, my disciple is ignorant of worldly affairs and speaks bluntly. Please don't take offense."

"Don't be surprised, don't be surprised. It's a good thing that the young master is so innocent." Zhao Mingyuan quickly waved his hand, but still looked at Chen Shouyi with longing eyes.

Chen Shouyi's tone softened, but the subtext of his words was all too clear:

"Logically speaking, I am a person who cultivates oneself and should not be involved in such worldly affairs. However, Benefactor Zhao has been so kind to me, arranging accommodations and hosting a banquet for me. I will remember this kindness in my heart."

"It's not that receipts can't be written, and they can be stamped, but once the stamp is entered into the file, it's considered that a case of the temple has been recorded in front of the patriarch."

"We must add incense to the offerings, pay respects to the temple, and polish the documents; only then is it proper etiquette, and it won't break the temple's rules, nor will it bring bad luck to the film crew."

Zhao Mingyuan has been in the entertainment industry for over a decade; he certainly understands these basic principles.

This isn't about paying respects to the ancestral master; it's clearly the Taoist priest pointing out that a receipt is possible, but you'll have to pay extra.

His mind was racing with calculations:

The production team's budget for this project was 300,000 yuan. Even if we add a few tens of thousands of yuan for the Taoist priest's incense offerings, the total cost would only be around 100,000 yuan.

The rest is all his profit. Even if he shares some with his subordinates to smooth things over, he can still make a fortune.

What's more, the Taoist priest also promised him a good remedy to improve his health, so this deal was a huge win no matter how you looked at it.

Having figured this out, Zhao Mingyuan immediately beamed and nodded repeatedly:

"What the Taoist priest said makes perfect sense! Adding incense offerings is only right and proper; I'll give you every penny I'm entitled to, and I guarantee the temple will be perfectly well-fed!"

Chen Shouyi nodded slightly.

Zhao Mingyuan stood up, clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute, and said, "Then, Daoist Master, you should rest early. I'll pick you up for the film set tomorrow morning. I'll go over there first; they must be getting impatient."

"Please take care, Benefactor Zhao."

Zhao Mingyuan turned and walked out, his steps light and quick.

Shouzhuo escorted Zhao Mingyuan to the door, and after the door closed, he turned back, sat down in a chair, and said:

"Master, Director Zhao has quite an appetite."

"It's his problem if he has a big appetite; we just need to get our share."

"Understood." Shouzhuo stood up. "Master, you should rest early. I'm going back to my room."

"Um."

Shouzhuo closed the door and left. The room fell silent.

Chen Shouyi did not get up immediately, but instead brought up the system panel with a slight thought.

【Daoist Affinity Sensing Module】

The incident in the corridor happened so suddenly that he only had time to glimpse the compatibility score of 87 and didn't have time to look at the other information.

If you look closely now, the information about Chen Yao on the system interface is much more detailed than what Tian Xiwei had done.

[A Person with a Fate to the Dao: Chen Yao]

[Compatibility: 87%]

[Spiritual Root Aptitude: High-Grade Profound]

[Destiny Pattern: Refined, Noble, and Refined]

[Affinity and Compatibility: Possessing a pure and tranquil mind, free from contention and strife, aligning with the Taoist principle of non-action. Their destiny has a natural affinity with the host's Taoist lineage; if a connection can be formed, the efficiency of the feedback of their aspirations will increase by 30%.]

[Special Note: This person remains pure despite living in a corrupt world, and their affinity for the Dao is extremely high. It is recommended to prioritize developing this person.]

Chen Shouyi's eyebrows twitched slightly as he looked at the words "prioritize development".

Tian Xiwei's compatibility score is 85, and Chen Yao's is 87. This time, the system gave Chen Yao an extra special notification, which did not appear with Tian Xiwei.

It seems that this system judges people's affinity for the Dao not only by their spiritual roots and aptitude, but also by their character.

Chen Yao's unassuming and non-competitive nature was indeed more to the liking of the Taoist sect.

As Chen Shouyi was thinking, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind, and he stopped in his tracks.

wrong.

He mentally reviewed the two scenarios where the system was triggered.

The first time, in the west side hall of the Zifu Temple, Tian Xiwei held out her hand for him to read her palm, and the system was activated.

The second time, in the corridor of the China World Trade Center Hotel, I ran into Chen Yao, and the system was triggered.

It all happened when I met female celebrities.

So today he took the high-speed rail from Beijing to Yiwu, and then transferred from Yiwu to Hengdian. Along the way, there were at least 8,000 to 10,000 people passing by, and the high-speed rail station was packed with people.

The system was completely dead, showing no sign of activity.

Wasn't it said that those with deep affinity were very rare? How come he encountered two in a row, and both of them were actresses in the entertainment industry?

Chen Shouyi frowned slightly, pulled up the system's Dao affinity sensing module instructions again, and read them word by word once more.

[The Dao Affinity Sense can perceive those in the world who possess spiritual talent and wisdom. Those with whom one forms a Dao affinity can help the host gather their aspirations and accelerate their cultivation and the revival of the Daoist temple.]

There's nothing wrong with what I said.

But upon closer reflection, isn't this so-called "destiny" simply the connection between Chen Shouyi and the other person? The fact that the system can detect it means that there is a possibility that this person and he will have some interaction.

And isn't his current job mainly about providing feng shui consultations and performing rituals for people in the entertainment industry?

Tian Xiwei approached him herself, and Chen Yao was the lead actress in the production. Their interactions with him were naturally far more significant than those with just a passerby.

The system was triggered when he encountered them, not because they were the only ones in the world with a karmic connection, but because these were the very people he could truly interact with and have a connection with.

In other words, the system doesn't recommend people with whom he has a spiritual affinity all over the world, but rather people with whom he has a spiritual affinity within his current social circle and with whom he can actually develop a relationship.

His social circle is now irreversibly shifting towards the entertainment industry.

The system's sensing range is probably not drawn with the entertainment industry as the center.

Chen Shouyi leaned back on the sofa and tapped his fingers twice on the armrest.

In other words, if he wants to accumulate spiritual power, transform spiritual energy, and revitalize the Taoist tradition, he has to constantly interact with these female celebrities in the entertainment industry.

This wasn't difficult at all; he had originally planned to use this trip to Hengdian to break into the industry.

The system's arrangement, however, makes it clear that it prioritizes female celebrities.

Chen Shouyi twitched the corner of his mouth and muttered to himself, "The system is making me a playboy."

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly remembered something, and his expression changed slightly.

wrong.

He quickly took out his phone, opened WeChat, and swiped down the screen rapidly.

He has saved the contact information of many people in the industry in his friends list, all of whom he has added gradually over the past six months.

There are dozens of people involved, including actors, directors, producers, and agents.

Most people don't chat much after adding each other as friends; they just sit quietly in the contact list.

If the system's logic is correct, the system will only be triggered when there are people around him with affinity for the Dao. In the past six months, has he missed out on quite a few people?

No, the system was only activated in the last few days.

Before the system was available, missing out was simply a matter of time. But now that the system is operational, could there be a few people hidden among those on his contact list whom he hasn't had a chance to meet yet?

Chen Shouyi's fingers swiped rapidly across the screen, flipping through name after name.

Suddenly, his fingertip hovered over a nickname.

Bai Mengyan.