My Taoist nun girlfriend is from the Republic of China era, 1942.

Chapter 92 Better to be safe than sorry
Lu Yuan assumed Chen Xiaomiao's interest was just a passing fad and didn't take it too seriously.

Young girls like them want to learn this today and do that tomorrow. Once the novelty wears off, they'll probably forget about it completely.

He turned to look at Sun Yu beside him, giving her a knowing look.

"Xiaoyu, come out for a moment, I need to ask you something."

The two of them, one in front of the other, arrived at the small courtyard behind the first floor.

The afternoon sun in winter shines in, casting long shadows on the cement ground.

Lu Yuan closed the door behind him, shutting out the noise from upstairs, and asked directly, "At the dinner table just now, I heard from your uncle that you're planning to move out after the New Year?"

Sun Yu nodded without saying anything.

She pulled a pack of slender women's cigarettes from the pocket of her faded jeans, knocked one out, lit it skillfully, took a deep drag, and exuded a sense of world-weariness beyond her years.

Keep in mind, she's a few months younger than Lu Yuan...

"My sister and I can't keep troubling our uncle and aunt."

Sun Yu casually took out one and handed it to Lu Yuan, sighing and giving a bitter smile.

Lu Yuan waved his hand to indicate that he wouldn't smoke.

Sun Kaiwang took care of the two sisters, which was more than enough for his deceased brother within his capabilities, but every family has its own troubles.

Just now at the dinner table, Sun Kaiwang's wife kept glancing at the two sisters, her impatience was impossible to hide.

Lu Yuan continued, "Your uncle said he arranged a blind date for you, and the guy was a good catch. Why didn't you go?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Yu's lips curled into a wide grin, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.

"Brother, do you think a woman like me is suitable for blind dates?"

She exhaled a white smoke ring, and in the swirling smoke, her face, which bore a striking resemblance to Sun Yao's, appeared even more forlorn.

"Grandma's biggest worry is you two sisters..."

Lu Yuan sighed and said, "When I came here this time, my grandmother specifically asked me if I could arrange an easier job for you."

She's never asked me, her grandson, for anything, so now that she's asking, I have to do my best.

Sun Yu's fingers, which were holding the cigarette, paused slightly, and a few ashes fell down.

She turned to look at Lu Yuan, and asked nervously, "Grandma...does she know what I'm doing?"

Lu Yuan shook his head: "If Grandma knew, she would probably have a heart attack from worry. I just heard Uncle mention it."

Sun Yu took another deep drag on his cigarette, swallowing the bitter taste.

"Brother... I don't have much education or skills. Besides this face, I can't do any other decent work."

Lu Yuan ignored her words, took out his phone, pulled up Li Li's contact information, and sent it directly to Sun Yu's WeChat.

"After the New Year, you and Xiaoyao go directly to Furong City and call this number. She will arrange accommodation and jobs for you two sisters. Don't worry, they are all legitimate jobs and won't tire you out."

Sun Yu stared blankly at the phone screen, remaining unresponsive for a long time.

Finally, she slammed the half-smoked cigarette against the wall and gave a solemn reply.

"Thank you bro!"

……

Back on the second floor, the room was filled with off-key singing, mixed with Sun Yao's giggles.

As Lu Yuan pushed open the door, he was suddenly stunned.

Sun Yao found a brand new Miao costume from somewhere and dressed Chen Xiaomiao in it.

Chen Xiaomiao was born with a foxy charm, and when she wore Miao ethnic clothing, her eyebrows and eyes were like paintings, her waist was slender, and she had a unique and captivating charm.

She's practically a Miao girl who'll cast a love spell on you...

Sun Yao and Chen Xiaomiao huddled together in front of the screen, excitedly shouting.

"Sister-in-law, look! This video looks like it's going to go viral. It's only been posted for a little over ten minutes and it's already got almost ten thousand likes!"

Lu Yuan leaned over to take a look and saw a video playing on the screen.

The background music was a hit song that had just become popular during this year's Spring Festival Gala. Sun Yao, dressed in her folk song costume, sang a line in her sweet voice.

Immediately afterwards, the camera cut to Chen Xiaomiao, who, facing the camera, shouted out the next line in her pure Yuzhou accent. The tune was completely off-key, but the momentum was still strong.

One is a girl with the charm of western Hunan, the other a girl from the Central Plains.

Two completely different dialects and styles were forcibly pieced together, creating an absurd yet magical sense of humor.

The comment section has already received hundreds of messages.

[Hahaha, Lao Xiang reporting for duty!]

[The song expresses the sorrow of widows, the confusion of the elderly living alone, the loneliness of bachelors, the regret of unmarried women, and the grievances and despair of married women.]

[Men will go crazy listening to this, young girls will go through menopause, the first listen is heartbreaking, the second listen is utterly devastating.]

[You're the ones who will perform at the next Spring Festival Gala!]

Lu Yuan frowned slightly, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Because of her profession, Sun Yu had long since developed the habit of reading people's expressions. Noticing the change in Lu Yuan's expression, she immediately stepped forward, grabbed Sun Yao's arm, and scolded in a low voice, "Sun Yao! It's one thing for you to act recklessly, but don't drag your sister-in-law into it! Delete the video right now!"

Startled by the shout, Sun Yao shrank back in fear and looked at Lu Yuan with a wronged expression.

"Brother, I..."

"it's okay no problem,"

Lu Yuan quickly stepped forward to smooth things over and changed the subject: "The filming was quite interesting... By the way, I'm thinking of going to the border town tomorrow. Can you guys be my and Xiao Miao's tour guides?"

Upon hearing that she could go out and play, Sun Yao's attention was immediately diverted, and her previous grievances vanished. She grabbed Chen Xiaomiao's hand and chattered excitedly about what to wear tomorrow.

After agreeing on a time to meet the next day, Lu Yuan took his leave with Chen Xiaomiao.

Before leaving, Sun Kaiwang went downstairs to see him off. After hesitating for a while, he finally made up his mind to put his hand into his pocket.

But he had only inserted half of it when the woman next to him slammed his elbow into it, so he could only pretend nothing had happened and smile without saying a word.

Lu Yuan saw through it all but said nothing.

He took out two thick red envelopes from his pocket and stuffed them into the hands of Sun Kaiwang's two children behind him.

"Grandma asked me to give these New Year's money to my younger brother and sister. Don't be shy."

Then, Lu Yuan looked around the self-built house and casually said, "Uncle, your location is actually quite good, with a lot of foot traffic. It's a shame to leave the first floor empty. Why don't you rent it out and open a small supermarket?"

Sun Kaiwang was stunned and hadn't reacted yet.

Lu Yuan continued, "I happen to have a friend who runs a chain of convenience stores, specializing in market expansion. I'll give him your phone number later and he can contact you."

Sun Kaiwang opened his mouth, wanting to say something to express his gratitude, but his throat felt dry and he couldn't utter a single word. In the end, he could only nod with an awkward smile.

Lu Yuan suddenly began to understand his maternal grandfather.

When a person stands at a certain height and faces those intricate kinship ties, many things become a dilemma: helping is one thing, not helping is another.

Giving money is a poor strategy; it will only breed parasites. Ignoring them, on the other hand, seems cold-blooded and heartless.

We can only offer a small helping hand; the rest is up to the other party's own fate...

In the afternoon, following his grandmother's instructions, Lu Yuan visited the remaining relatives' homes until it was almost dark.

At 8 p.m., the two arrived at the hotel that Li Li had booked in advance to check in.

The receptionist spotted Chen Xiaomiao and exclaimed in surprise, "Hey, I just saw your video on Douyin! You're the one who sings in Yuzhou dialect, right? It's hilarious!"

Chen Xiaomiao was embarrassed by the sudden attention, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she smiled shyly.

Lu Yuan's face darkened, and he slammed his ID card on the counter, his tone icy: "Please hurry, I'm in a rush!"

The receptionist trembled at Lu Yuan's attitude. She glanced down at the computer screen and saw that the two had booked a deluxe executive suite. She dared not be joking around anymore.

If there's a complaint, the entire bonus will be gone.

Noticing Lu Yuan's sudden change in mood, Chen Xiaomiao began to feel uneasy.

After returning to her room and taking a shower, Chen Xiaomiao changed into her pajamas, dawdled over to Lu Yuan, and lowered her head like a child who had done something wrong.

"Lu Yuan... I was wrong."

Lu Yuan was leaning against the headboard looking at his phone when he heard this and looked up, puzzled.

"What are you apologizing for?"

"I...I'm just a woman, I shouldn't be showing my face in public like that, not being a proper wife and filming those kinds of videos..."

As she spoke, her head drooped lower and lower, her voice trembling with sobs: "I've embarrassed you... If you're angry, then... then hit me, I can take it."

"I... Oh dear, I'm not angry."

Lu Yuan was both amused and exasperated. He reached out and gently brushed the damp stray hairs from her forehead, patiently explaining, "It's not like that time anymore. You're just filming a video; it's not like you're being unfaithful. I'm just... a little worried."

What are you worried about?

"Although you now have an ID card, that identity... is still fake."

Lu Yuan carefully chose his words, trying to make her understand the implications: "If someone really wants to investigate, they'll definitely find something out, what if..."

What kind of trouble would it cause if it were discovered that Chen Xiaomiao was a person with no past who appeared out of thin air?
Chen Xiaomiao was, after all, a person from the Republic of China era, and he possessed Taoist supernatural powers that outsiders could not understand.

Don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens.

A viral video thrust her into the spotlight.

Lu Yuan has now inherited his maternal grandfather's enormous fortune and is capable of handling many matters.

But there are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding.

Lu Yuan's only thought for Chen Xiaomiao now is that he hopes she can live a peaceful and ordinary life under his wing, keeping a low profile as much as possible.

But how can these complex concerns be explained to Chen Xiaomiao, who came from the Republic of China era?

Even if I tell her, will she understand?
Or will it only make her more anxious and uneasy?

Lu Yuan hesitated for a long time, looking at Chen Xiaomiao's clear and innocent eyes, and finally swallowed back those heavy words, turning them into a soft sigh.

"Never mind... I was just worrying unnecessarily."

(End of this chapter)