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

Chen Shouyi's gaze lingered on Bai Mengyan's name for a moment, and an image of a round face with eyes that curved into crescent moons when she smiled floated into his mind.

To be honest, this girl added him as a friend only a little over a month ago.

In early March, a girl came to the mountain path of Taoyuan Mountain.

Bai Mengyan came with a minor model from the entertainment industry that day, saying she wanted to learn about acting career paths. Her friend had previously come to the Zifu Temple to draw a fortune stick and found it to be accurate, so she brought her along.

Chen Shouyi was reading someone's fortune in the west side hall when he looked up and was stunned.

It wasn't because the girl was particularly beautiful, but because he recognized her face.

To be precise, we met in my memories before I traveled through time.

Bai Mengyan, also known as Bai Lu.

She starred in "The Legends", "Arsenal Military Academy" and "Zhou Sheng Ru Gu", breaking into the film and television industry from the modeling world and becoming one of the representative figures of the post-90s generation of actresses.

Before Chen Shouyi transmigrated, he didn't follow celebrities, but the phrase "milk-skinned Bai Mengyan" was so widely circulated that it was hard not to know about it.

However, at this time, Bai Mengyan was still an unknown model, posting photos online and occasionally taking on small commercial shoots. She had never even filmed a short film.

Chen Shouyi saw through it but didn't say anything, nor did he offer much advice.

Firstly, he didn't remember the girl's career path very clearly. He only knew that she became famous later, but he really had no recollection of when or through what works she entered the industry.

Secondly, saying too much to a newcomer who hasn't even entered the industry can actually do more harm than good.

Chen Shouyi examined her face and then asked for her birth date and time to perform a divination.

"You have a good foundation, and your destiny is blessed with literary talent, so pursuing a career in the performing arts is the right path for you. However—"

He paused, looked at her a few more times, and asked, "Have you been sleeping poorly lately, and your periods have been irregular?"

Bai Mengyan's eyes widened immediately: "Daoist Master, how did you know?!"

"A sallow complexion, pale lips, and the almost invisible lunula on your palms are typical signs of insufficient blood and qi."

Chen Shouyi withdrew his gaze and said unhurriedly, "In your current state, even if the opportunity were presented to you, you wouldn't be able to withstand the intensity of continuous filming."

Bai Mengyan's expression changed from surprise to tension: "What should we do?"

Chen Shouyi pulled out a document from his phone and forwarded it to her.

"This is a Taoist health regimen to nourish the body and strengthen its foundation. Go back and get the medicine according to the prescription. Take one dose every day for a month. Get your body in good condition first; don't rush anything else."

"Then... when will I have a chance?" Bai Mengyan looked at him expectantly.

Chen Shouzhi only remembered that she would make some moves in the next two years, but as a Taoist priest, he was not a god and could not predict the exact date or the specific film.

So he picked up his teacup and answered in the safest way: "The time is not right yet, just wait. What you need to do now is take good care of your health, maintain your condition, and wait for the right opportunity."

Bai Mengyan nodded as if she understood, carefully scanned the code, paid the incense money, and left with profuse thanks.

Then, Chen Shouyi's WeChat started buzzing.

For the first week, Bai Mengyan sent a message to report on time every day:

"Master, I took my medicine today!" "Master, I feel like I'm sleeping much better!" "Master, this prescription really works! My colleague said my complexion has improved!"

At first, Chen Shouyi maintained the airs of a Taoist priest, replying with a few words like "Good," "Continue taking it," and "Excellent, excellent."

Later, I couldn't hold back anymore, and my replies gradually became "Okay," "I know," and "It's good that you drank it."

Later, Bai Mengyan became dissatisfied with simply reporting the drug's effects and began to inquire about the timing.

"Master, what exactly is this 'opportunity' you're referring to? When can I debut?"

"Master, I saw a film crew casting for actors today. Should we give it a try?"

"Master, my friend said a talent agency is recruiting new talent. Should I submit my resume?"

Chen Shouyi was getting a headache from her questions. He really couldn't remember exactly when Bai Lu entered the entertainment industry. He only knew that she was signed by Huanyu Entertainment after being noticed by that brat, and that's when she started filming TV dramas.

However, they couldn't admit they couldn't accurately calculate the exact time, so they could only repeatedly emphasize:

"Wait patiently, don't rush, the time will come naturally."

Every time Bai Mengyan received such a reply, she would burst into laughter and say, "Okay, okay, I won't disturb the Taoist priest's meditation anymore," and then she would do it again every two days.

After going back and forth like this for almost a month, Chen Shouyi was almost worn down to the point of developing a conditioned reflex; he would instinctively sigh whenever he saw her profile picture pop up.

However, the girl has been quiet these past few days.

Chen Shouyi checked the message history. The most recent message was from several days ago. After he replied with "Don't worry," the girl didn't send any more messages.

It was unusually quiet.

This is strange. Given her personality, it's impossible for her to not bother him for so long.

But he doesn't have time to think about those things right now.

After the system was activated, it triggered the connection with two people, Tian Xiwei and Chen Yao, who are both rising stars or future stars in the entertainment industry.

What about Bai Mengyan?

Although this girl is currently an amateur model, she is destined to enter the industry. According to the system's logic, she should also be on the "Dao Yuan" candidate list.

However, the system did not trigger it before, which means either she is not the one, or it is not the right time to trigger it yet.

Chen Shouyi thought for a moment, then shook his head. Let's talk about it next time we meet.

He exited his contacts, put away his phone, took a quick shower, and then sat cross-legged to practice the solitary cultivation version of the "Yellow Emperor's Inner Landscape Cultivation Technique".

The spiritual energy in his dantian had grown from the thickness of a chopstick to the thickness of a little finger, and the time it took to circulate it once was also much shorter than before.

He closed his eyes and regulated his breathing; with each breath, a faint warmth emanated from his body.

About half an hour later, he finished his practice and went to sleep.

Meanwhile, at a private restaurant on the other side of Hengdian, a lively atmosphere was taking place in a private room.

This restaurant is hidden in an alley on the edge of Hengdian Town. It has a small storefront and only four or five private rooms inside. Its advantage is that it is quiet and is a long-standing gathering place for people in the entertainment industry.

The boss had long been trained by the assistants of various artists to be completely obedient, and his mouth was as tight as a safe.

Gulnazar was the first to arrive.

She was dressed casually in a loose white T-shirt and jeans, her hair casually tied in a bun, and she only had sunscreen on her face, not even lipstick. Since they were all acquaintances, there was no need to be formal.

She had barely sat down when Jin Chen pushed the door open and came in.

"Oh, you're here so early?" Jin Chen tossed his bag aside and plopped down opposite Nazha.

"I just arrived today, so I dropped off my luggage and came straight here." Nazha poured a glass of water and pushed it towards him. "Why are you here so early too?"

I'm hungry.

Naza chuckled.

Jin Chen picked up his water bottle and took a sip, then casually said, "By the way, have you heard? Our crew hired a Taoist priest to preside over the start of filming."

"I've heard about it." Nazha nodded. "It seems that Director Zhao specially invited her from the capital."

"My assistant told me that the Taoist priest was very young and quite handsome." Jin Chen raised an eyebrow at Nazha. "Do you think being a Taoist priest these days depends on looks?"

"You're doing it again," Nazha said with a laugh, patting her on the shoulder.

Just then, the door was pushed open again. Wanhao strode in, followed by Yao Yichen, both carrying several cups of milk tea.

"Come on, I bought this on the way, help yourself." Wanhao put the milk tea on the table.

Jin Chen leaned over, flipped over a glass, inserted a straw, and took a sip: "You guys drink this too?"

"I brought this for you guys!" Sett pulled out a chair and sat down. "I don't drink this stuff."

"Alright, alright, at least you've got the thought in the world."

Yao Yichen sat down next to him with a smile, saying little, and quietly opened a cup of milk tea.

A short while later, Zhang Ruoyun and Tang Yixin arrived. The two came together, and when they entered, Zhang Ruoyun even held the door open for Tang Yixin. Tang Yixin said something with a smile, and Zhang Ruoyun smiled back.

"Hey, can you two stop being so lovey-dovey?" Jin Chen chimed in.

"What's wrong with us?" Tang Yixin asked innocently. "We can't even walk normally?"

"Okay, okay, you're normal, perfectly normal."

Zhang Ruoyun smiled and pulled out a chair for Tang Yixin to sit down, then sat down next to her, completely ignoring the conversation.

The group chatted and laughed, and they had ordered most of the dishes before the door to the private room was finally opened.

Chen Yao peeked in halfway, smiling apologetically, "I'm so sorry, I'm late."

"Yaoyao, you're finally here!" Nazha waved to her. "Did you get lost again?"

Chen Yao pursed her lips and honestly admitted, "We searched for ages... The navigation said we were there, but we just couldn't find the entrance."

Jin Chen sighed, "Next time you can't find us, just call us and ask, okay?"