A hundred flavors of life

Chapter 1379 Lin Jiamo: I Can't Change It! (Please Subscribe!)

Before the winter break, Hua Shier's "Anything Goes Company" made two more deals, but not for collecting debts; they were related to metaphysics.

Here's what happened: That day, Hua Shier and Zhao Ye went to an internet cafe to play games. As usual, they logged into QQ to check if the company had any business coming in.

At this point, the two of them had been without work for over a month.

But that day, the profile picture flashed, indicating that someone had added me as a friend.

After I accepted their friend request, they immediately asked if I could do feng shui, just like in the advertisement.

Hua Shier said, "Yes, grab it and pinch it!"

The other party then asked if I would take on free services, which are funeral rites.

If you accept the job, the other party will have two jobs, so they will give them both to you. Both jobs are in Hebei Province, and both are in the same village. One job is to relocate graves and find a feng shui master to look at the burial site. The other job is to perform a ritual.

Two jobs, totaling 30,000 yuan. After the job is done, the other party will receive a 10,000 yuan commission. If the job is done well, we can maintain a long-term partnership.

"pick up!"

Hua Shier was bored playing games all day. Visiting ancestral graves and performing rituals were services within the field of metaphysics. He had already placed advertisements, and people were coming to him. It wouldn't be right for him to refuse. Besides, this job would allow him to attend banquets in rural areas. What a great opportunity!

The other party replied that they would arrange a place and send a car to pick him up tomorrow to go there together. They also told Hua Shier to prepare all the necessary equipment so that the host family wouldn't find anything wrong with it.

The next day was the weekend, so there was no school, which was a double blessing. Hua Shier readily agreed and gave the address of his neighborhood. Since Shuang'an Shopping Mall was the coordinate, the location was easy to find.

The other party gave him a license plate number and then went offline.

At this moment, Zhao Ye's gaze towards Hua Twelve changed:
"Brother, you actually dared to take this kind of job? If you're just swindling people and they find out, will you still be able to leave the countryside unscathed?"

Zhao Ye didn't believe in Hua Shier's feng shui at all, thinking he was just trying to swindle people.

Hua Twelve chuckled:
"What do you mean, 'Can I leave the countryside?' You should be asking, 'Can the two of us leave the countryside?' Of course, you'll come with me!"

The next morning, around 5 a.m., before dawn, Hua Shier waited for Zhao Ye and Lin Jiamo at the entrance of his residential compound!

Hua Shier looked at Lin Jiamo with some surprise:
"Why are you here?"

After he finished speaking, he turned to look at Zhao Ye, who looked embarrassed.
"Lin Jiamo forced me to tell you. She called me and insisted on asking what we were going to do this weekend. She said she asked you, but you didn't tell her!"

"You know me, I wouldn't lie to her, but after hearing that, she insisted on coming along!"

Hua Shier raised his middle finger at Zhao Ye: "Zhao Huohua, you're just a simp!"

Zhao Ye was not ashamed at all, but rather proud: "The status of pets is getting higher and higher now, so let's just call them 'lickers'!"

Just then, a bus pulled up at the entrance of the residential area. Hua Shier glanced at the license plate and realized it was the bus that had come to pick them up. He quickly said to Lin Jiamo:
"Go wherever you want to have fun, don't delay us from doing our business!"

Lin Jiamo pouted, "It's just part-time work, so why not include me in the earnings too!"

Unable to get rid of Lin Jiamo, the girl shamelessly managed to get into the car.

The bus was quite lively. On the left was a row of long-haired, sunglasses-wearing young people with a rock-and-roll vibe, all carrying musical instruments; they looked like they were in a band.

The row of people sitting on the right included both men and women. Underneath their overcoats, they wore traditional clothing such as long gowns. They looked like members of the Tianqiao Folk Art Troupe, who performed storytelling, crosstalk, and drumming.

Hua Shier immediately recognized several familiar faces.

Among the rock-and-roll young people, there is one who looks like a younger version of the rock godmother.

Surprisingly, in the row on the right wearing long gowns, there was a short, chubby man and the son of the Mongolian Navy Commander.

The middle-aged man who picked up Hua Shier and put him on the bus was the team leader, and also the one who contacted Hua Shier online.

He was instantly displeased when he saw how young the twelve of them were:
"No way, you guys are feng shui masters? This is utter nonsense! Are you even grown up yet? You dare to offer feng shui services for free? This is ruining my reputation!"

His words made everyone in the car laugh. Zhao Ye blushed slightly, unsure of what to say. Lin Jiamo looked at Zhao Ye and asked in a low voice:

"So this is what you mean by working while studying and going out to earn money!"

Zhao Ye could only force a smile.

Hua Shier was not intimidated at all and said to the team leader:

"Hey, are you saying we're too young? So what if we're young? We're young, but that doesn't mean we've eaten your rice!"

"Furthermore, throughout history, there have been countless young people who have accomplished great things!"

"Have you not heard that in the Song Dynasty there was Wen Yanbo, who, even as a toddler, possessed the wisdom to float a ball, and Sima Guang had the strategy of breaking a jar to save his child? Kong Rong of the Han Dynasty, at the age of four, shared pears with his parents, demonstrating the etiquette of humility. Huang Xiang, at the age of nine, warmed the bed for his parents, fully displaying the beauty of filial piety."

"Thirteen Lang, at the age of five, was already a scholar of great talent. He was like Liu Yan of the Tang Dynasty, who was recommended to the Hanlin Academy at the age of seven. He was a man of exceptional talent and ability."

"Qin Ganluo became prime minister at the age of twelve. He was mature beyond his years and had extraordinary wisdom."

"Wu Zhouyu began studying literature at the age of seven and martial arts at the age of nine. At the age of thirteen, he was appointed as the commander of the navy, leading thousands of troops and holding military power over six counties and eighty-one prefectures. He used the self-inflicted injury ruse and the chained ship strategy, borrowed the east wind and the eagle feathers, and set fire to the warships, causing Cao Cao to flee in terror and almost lose his life in Jiangnan!"

"Even with the help of Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong, Zhou Yu can still be considered the best among the children."

Hua Twelve finished speaking in one breath, each word clear and distinct, so that both the chubby little man and the young master Yu from the Mongolian Navy Commander's family couldn't help but exclaim:
"it is good!"

After the chubby little man finished speaking, he sighed:

"Hey, I've met a fellow professional! That tongue twister is really good!"

Hua Shier glanced at him, smiled slightly, and patted his chest:
"I consider myself a bit better than those people I mentioned before. It's just feng shui and metaphysics, isn't that a piece of cake? I can master it in no time!"

With a flick of his wrist, an antique-looking compass appeared in his hand, and he began to mutter incantations:
"The so-called search for the dragon and the division of gold depends on the winding mountains. Each winding mountain is a barrier. If there are eight layers of danger at the gate, there must be kings and nobles buried here."

"Tang tombs are halfway up the mountain, Song tombs are in the valley, Han tombs are on the mountain peaks. Shang and Zhou tombs are on both sides of the river. Spring and Autumn and Warring States tombs are buried on the mountaintops, Qin and Han tombs are buried on the mountain ridges, Eastern Han and Southern Dynasties tombs are chosen on the mountainside, Sui, Tang and Song tombs are found on the slopes. Tang tombs are sweet, Song tombs are astringent, Ming and Qing tombs are made of lime that stings the mouth, Shang and Zhou tombs are made of ancient wood with a strong fishy smell, Qin and Han tombs are made of cinnabar with a pungent smell, Spring and Autumn and Warring States tombs are not worth smelling, and there are traces of green paste on the soil."

At first, everyone was completely bewildered by what Hua Twelve said, finding it all very mysterious. But as they listened, something seemed off, and the chubby little man asked in surprise:
"You're doing feng shui? It sounds..."

He thought to himself, "Why does this sound like something a grave robber would say? You even know which dynasty it is and what the soil smells like. Do people who do feng shui taste this?"
Hua Shier quickly interrupted him: "Indeed, I specialize in examining burial sites, so what!"

The chubby little black boy smacked his lips:
"If you put it that way, it's true!"

The other elderly gentlemen in long gowns all wore knowing smiles, their expressions full of hidden meaning. Grave robbers are also professionals at examining burial sites, while feng shui masters examine the sites before burial, but you're examining them after burial, right?

Upon hearing this, the team leader said, "It's good that you're a professional. From what you just said, you could fool people a little. You're good at examining burial sites, but what about the sorcerers?"

Hua Shier pinched his right thumb and index finger together, and extended his middle, ring, and little fingers.

The team leader, still reeling from Hua Shier's performance and lost in a sea of ​​metaphysics, instinctively asked:
"Is this some kind of religious hand gesture or incantation?"

Hua Shier said irritably, "This is OK, it means there's no problem!"

A burst of laughter erupted inside the bus.

The team leader sighed:

"Find a place to sit. If our feng shui master hadn't gone back to his hometown and we couldn't find anyone else at the last minute, we definitely wouldn't have hired you. But let me make this clear: if you offend the host, I won't pay you!"

After saying that, he turned to the others and said, "You all should do your part too!"

The godmother of rock 'n' roll snorted:
"Still putting in the effort? Let me tell you, with the little money you're giving us, we can only sing for one night at most!"

The bus drove for three hours to reach the rural area of ​​Baoding. The others rested first and waited for the feast to begin.

The team leader took Hua Shier to the house where the burial site was first examined.

To demonstrate his professionalism, Hua Shier changed into a Taoist robe on the bus.

Seeing him like this, the others joined in the teasing, and the godmother of secondhand rock asked:
"Young man, is this Longhu Mountain or Maoshan Mountain?"

Hua Shier smiled and said, "Chanjiao!"

The young master of the Mongolian Navy Commander laughed heartily:
"This is amazing! This is the root of the matter! They even brought up the Investiture of the Gods!"

The team leader brought Hua Twelve to the host's house, but the host was not satisfied with Hua Twelve. He thought that Hua Twelve was too young and could not possibly appreciate good feng shui.

Hua Twelve chuckled and directly examined the faces of the family members, recounting their recent experiences. The family members were astonished, calling him a master and asking Hua Twelve to give them a reading.

This family has had a rough year; otherwise, why would they be thinking of moving the grave at the end of the year? Hua Twelve laughed: "What are you thinking? It's not the same price!"

When Hua Shier left this family, he had 30,000 yuan in his pocket and wouldn't move the grave, because he told them that their family's problems were just bad luck and not about moving the grave.

He gave them a few pointers to make sure the family could improve, then took the money and left.

When they came out, the team leader's face darkened: "Hey kid, you're not being fair, are you? You're making money yourself, and you've ruined the job I introduced you to."

Hua Shier immediately handed him 10,000 yuan: "This is your commission!"

The team leader immediately beamed with joy!

Zhao Ye and Lin Jiamo were both stunned. Their classmate really knew how to make money from anything!

When they arrived at the house where the feast was to be held and the religious ceremony was to be performed, another problem arose. This time it wasn't Hua Twelve causing trouble, but rather the host family's elders saying that there were county officials attending the feast that day, and they couldn't engage in feudal superstition.

In the end, the team leader managed to secure an opportunity for Hua Shier and the other two to earn some money. Since they had already come all this way, they should at least earn some appearance fees. In the end, the host family was generous and offered 500 yuan per person for each person who cried at a funeral.

Hua Shier refused outright. What kind of status did he have? If he were to mourn someone, their graves would be blown up.

As a result, Zhao Ye and Lin Jiamo rushed up and made the money, crying their hearts out.

Just as Hua Twelve was feeling frustrated by his lack of ambition, the secondhand godmother leaned over and sighed:

"Your team is truly full of talent!"

The chubby little man chimed in, "That's what they call having many skills!"

Hua Shier really wanted to kick those two bastards; what were they doing, making such a fuss!

When the banquet started, the band from "Secondhand Godmother" went up to perform, and the leader of the band also served as the announcer:
"Next up is 'Don't Cry, My Friend' performed by the Rose Band!"

The band sang several songs, from "Friends Don't Cry" to "Looking Back," all of which had special meanings. The song that would later elevate their band, "Fairy," hadn't been written yet. Otherwise, if they had sung one now, it would have been absolutely explosive!

Then the performers of traditional arts came on stage, with crosstalk, storytelling, drumming, and other performances. The main purpose of the banquet was to bring joy to the guests. It was a happy occasion, a joyous funeral!

They performed three shows in one day, and Zhao Ye and Lin Jiamo cried in all three shows. Each of them earned a net profit of 1,500 yuan. It was already midnight when they took the car back to Beijing.

On the bus, Hua Shier and the chubby little black guy exchanged contact information with the rock godmother; one was to make friends, and the other was to help each other with business.

The bus dropped off Hua Shier and the other two at the entrance of the residential area where they were to be picked up. After the bus drove away, Zhao Ye said to Lin Jiamo:
"I'll take you back!"

Lin Jiamo glanced at Hua Shier, then blushed and said to Zhao Ye:

"Zhao Ye, thank you. You can go back now. I'll have Twelve take me home later!"

Hua Shier refused outright: "I'm not taking you home. You should just have Zhao Ye take you home!"

Lin Jiamo glared at Hua Shier and said defiantly:
"I said no, and that means no!"

Zhao Ye gave a wry smile: "Then I'll be going now!"

He waved to flag down a taxi, got in, and drove off.

Hua Shier shrugged at Lin Jiamo: "See, no one's going to take you home. Go home by yourself!"

He ignored Lin Jiamo and turned to walk into the residential area.

"You bastard!"

Lin Jiamo caught up from behind:
"Hua Twelve, don't you know how I've treated you?!"

Hua Shier took out a cigarette and lit it for himself:
"Do you know why Fang Hui left me?"

Lin Jiamo was taken aback; she clearly didn't know that.

Hua Shier sighed: "Let's go, I'll ride my bike and take you home!"

He went downstairs to get his bicycle, declined Lin Jiamo's offer to come upstairs and sit for a while, and drove her back to the Lin family home, five kilometers away.

As they parted, Lin Jiamo was reluctant to leave, and Hua Shier took out a newspaper and stuffed it into her hand:

"The front page of this newspaper is about me, and it's also the reason why Fang Hui left me. Just throw it away after you've read it!"

After Hua Shier finished speaking, he got on his bicycle and left.

From that day on, Lin Jiamo's attitude remained unchanged, but she was no longer in such a hurry for Hua Shier to express his feelings. She probably knew that her sweetheart was so bold that she needed time to adjust.

Time flowed smoothly forward like water. After the final exams, winter vacation began. During the Spring Festival, Hua Shier slept at home, planning to take out some good dishes from his storage space and have a couple of drinks after waking up.

In the afternoon, there was a knock at the door. When I opened it, it was Lin Jiamo, holding a thermos in her hands, smiling and shaking it.

"I made these dumplings myself, with fillings of chives and eggs, and beef and scallions!"

The new semester has begun, and many things in this world are quietly changing. The only thing that remains unchanged is Lin Jiamo's unwavering breakfast and water delivery service at the sports field.

This matter inevitably came to the attention of the homeroom teacher, Ms. Hou, who then spoke with both parties involved separately.

"Hua Shier, many teachers have commented that your attitude towards learning is not good. Your teachers hope that you can put more effort into your studies!"

After Teacher Hou finished speaking, he looked at Hua Twelve with a meaningful gaze:
"Do you understand what the teacher is saying?"

Hua Shier nodded and said:

"Understood, teacher, don't worry. I'll try to go to internet cafes less often, play less volleyball and basketball, and stop playing table tennis. I'll also stop playing chess with the old men in the neighborhood to win cigarettes. I won't go to square dancing anymore, and I'll reduce my calligraphy and vocal music practice. I won't go to yoga classes to look at pretty girls anymore. I'll put aside my remaining hobbies like photography, meditation, and handicrafts for now. I must give you this face!"

Teacher Hou's confused expression:
"Are you running the Youth Palace all by yourself? It seems like you have more hobbies than the Youth Palace offers a variety of extracurricular classes!"

She was both annoyed and amused:

"Are you trying to be silly with the teacher? You know that's not what I meant."

Seeing Hua Shier's "I really don't know" expression, Teacher Hou said helplessly:
"Then I'll be frank. What's the deal with Lin Jiamo?"

"She brings you food every day, and she brings you water when you go to play ball. And this school uniform of yours, you accidentally tore it during PE class last time, Lin Jiamo sewed it up for you, right? Are you two going to school or have you come here to live your lives?"

"What the teacher means is that you should do what you're supposed to do at each age. At your age, the most important thing is to get into university. Early romantic relationships will not only affect your grades, but also Lin Jiamo's grades."

"Teacher Hou!"

Hua Shier knew that the homeroom teacher was about to launch into another long-winded lecture, so he quickly interrupted:

"Teacher, I don't want to be in a relationship too. Why don't you talk to Lin Jiamo and tell her to stop bothering me? If you can get this done, I'll give you a gift!"

Teacher Hou was both amused and exasperated:

"Why would I need a gift from you? You really don't have those feelings for Lin Jiamo?"

Hua Twelve speaks the truth:
"Not at least not now, but she's been so good to me, I can't guarantee what will happen in the future!"

Teacher Hou nodded after listening:

"Alright, as for puppy love, if you have it, correct it; if not, keep it in mind. Also, put aside your hobbies and focus on your studies. Now, go back!"

Hua Shier said thank you, teacher, then returned to the classroom, walked to the last row, and lay down on the desk to fall asleep.

Lin Jiamo asked in a low voice, "What does the teacher want with you?"

Just then, Teacher Hou walked into the classroom: "Lin Jiamo, come here for a moment!"

Lin Jiamo stuck out her tongue, obediently got up, and walked out.

Teacher Hou spoke with Lin Jiamo alone, using similar rhetoric to that of Hua Shier, advising her against dating Hua Shier too early.

Lin Jiamo blushed and said, "Teacher, that's me."

She had initially intended to explain, but after taking a deep breath, she changed her mind and, clinging to the classroom window, shouted inside:
"Hua Twelve, I just like you, and I can't change it!"

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