Chapter 39: Wanting to Take Her Home

Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Wanting to Take Her Home

Gu Qingyin wasn’t surprised in the least, saying with a smile, "My rate is one million. Non-negotiable."

Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief. She’d thought it would be more expensive, but this also indirectly proved that Gu Qingyin’s words were most likely true!

’I’m really being haunted by a ghost!’ Lin Tian’s hair stood on end, and she looked around in terror.

Gu Qingyin gently reassured her, "I’ve set up a Barrier. It can’t touch you right now. When we leave, come with me. I’ll get you two talismans, and I’ll give you one to bring to your brother."

’Selling three talismans for a million... I’m making a killing.’

Gu Qingyin kept things very clear in her mind. The villa being haunted and protecting the safety of the temporary residents were two separate matters, requiring two separate payments.

Having reached an agreement, the two of them left the restroom.

While the two were gone, the viewers in the livestream chat were buzzing with discussion, guessing what they had gone off to do.

[You don’t think Sister Qing has taken a liking to Tian Tian, do you? Trying to set her up with her son?]

[Sis, don’t let your imagination run so wild!]

[Tian Tian is still just a kid!]

[Haibao’er isn’t in a hurry to date! Sister Qing, leave your son alone!]

Of course, there were some with more logical lines of thought.

[They probably had some girl talk that they didn’t want to have on camera.]

[Could it be that time of the month?]

[That’s possible! Tian Tian looked really unwell.]

[Being a celebrity is so tough. You have to endure stomach cramps and still force a smile.]

[But they make a ton of money.]

The topic gradually veered off course. The director’s mouth twitched. This generation of netizens had such scattered thoughts; he really couldn’t keep up at all.

"You’re going over to Sister Qing’s place?" Lin Xian’s brow furrowed. "Look how pale you are. Why are you running around instead of getting some proper rest?"

An idea struck Lin Tian, and she said, "Sister Qing brought some medicine. I’m just going over to get it. It wouldn’t be right to make her bring it all the way here."

Hearing this, Lin Xian’s brow relaxed slightly. "You get some rest. I’ll go."

The thought of having to stay in the villa alone made Lin Tian shiver. She quickly said, "No, it’s fine, I’ll go myself. You must be exhausted after trying out all those activities earlier. You should rest. It’s not that serious for me, so don’t worry."

"Well now, we come out to film a show, and you’ve suddenly grown up, even knowing how to look after your big brother." Lin Xian clearly enjoyed this, waving his hand magnanimously. "Alright, you can go then. Contact me if anything comes up."

Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief and nodded with a smile.

Lin Xian then looked at Gu Qingyin and Huo Xinghai. "Sorry to trouble you."

Huo Xinghai gave a slight nod but didn’t speak. Gu Qingyin, however, said with a broad smile, "It’s no trouble at all. I’m very fond of Tian Tian."

The three of them got on a sightseeing cart. Not five minutes into the ride, Lin Tian noticed she didn’t feel as cold anymore. The spots where the sunlight hit her skin felt like they had heat packs on them; it was incredibly comfortable.

She stared thoughtfully at one of the sunlit spots on her skin, then leaned closer to Gu Qingyin and asked in a low voice, "Can sunlight alleviate my symptoms?"

Gu Qingyin nodded. "But it’s very slow." ’The main thing is that she’s away from the environment thick with Yin Qi. The Yin Qi clinging to her is like a rootless water plant—it will dissipate eventually. It’s just that she’ll be sick for a while before it does.’

Lin Tian understood. ’In that case, it’s better to solve this with money. In the time it would take to recover slowly, I could have earned who-knows-how-many millions.’

The Japanese-style decor was primarily simple and natural, yet full of small details. The lighting was warm and gentle, creating a sense of tranquility and peace.

Lin Tian relaxed without realizing it.

"Have a seat," Gu Qingyin said without breaking her stride. "I’m going upstairs to get something. Xinghai, please entertain our guest."

Huo Xinghai smiled politely. "Miss Lin, do you like tea?"

Lin Tian looked at Huo Xinghai’s extraordinarily handsome face, and a light blush crept onto her cheeks.

’Setting aside our statuses, I’m just a girl who’s barely an adult. I really have no resistance to handsome guys. And after spending half the day with him, I’ve realized Huo Xinghai is handsome and a gentleman—refreshing, not greasy. His body is insanely good. Aside from being sarcastic and snide toward Fu Zimo, he’s very polite to everyone else.’

’It’s really hard not to develop a crush on him.’

"I’m not much of a tea drinker," Lin Tian said, a bit embarrassed.

Huo Xinghai smiled. "You can think of it as a new experience. My skills are pretty good. Would you like to give it a try, Miss Lin?"

Lin Tian’s face grew redder. "Okay."

When Gu Qingyin came down from upstairs, she was carrying a small brocade pouch. She walked over to Lin Tian, sat down, and handed the pouch to her. "Here, take this. Keep it with you at all times. When you shower, just put it somewhere within arm’s reach."

Lin Tian’s spirits lifted. She snatched it up, and whether it was psychological or not, the moment she gripped it, she felt the chill on her body lessen.

Huo Xinghai rinsed the tea leaves, poured water to brew, then lined up the white porcelain cups and poured the tea into each one.

"Have a taste. This tea isn’t bad."

Gu Qingyin didn’t like to drink things that were too hot, but this was tea brewed by her own son. She picked it up directly, blew on it a couple of times, and took a big SLURP. To be honest, she couldn’t taste much of anything. It was just hot. So hot it hurt a little.

But Gu Qingyin controlled her expression and said earnestly, "Excellent tea!"

A gentle smile was on Huo Xinghai’s face. At first glance, he looked the same, but if you looked closely, you could see his eyes were clearly a bit brighter than before.

"If you like it, when we get back, I’ll ask Big Brother for a few tins of good tea leaves and make it for you every day."

Gu Qingyin nearly choked. She quickly collected herself and shook her head. "You’re usually so busy. When you have time to come home, you should just rest. Making it once in a while is enough." Her expression was sincere. "Don’t work so hard. Mom will worry."

Huo Xinghai’s hand, which was pouring water, paused. He slowly set the kettle down.

Lin Tian looked on in amazement. ’Is Huo Xinghai blushing?! Oh my god, what an innocent college guy! My heart is fluttering even more!’

[Oh my god! He’s so alluring!]

[I wish I could body-swap with Lin Tian! I want to see Haibao’er look shy up close too!]

[So well-behaved and cute, this mommy’s heart is melting.]

[Isn’t Huo Xinghai overacting a bit? Gu Qingyin didn’t even say much, why is he having such a big reaction?]

[Can’t you just let a mother and son have a good relationship? Some people are just jealous!]

After two cups of tea, Lin Tian prepared to head back. Before leaving, she pulled Gu Qingyin aside, deliberately moving away from the camera and turning off her mic. Holding up the brocade pouch, she asked cautiously, "With this, the ghost won’t dare to make a move on me?"

"Of course not," Gu Qingyin said. "There are two talismans. One to eliminate the Yin Qi on your body, and one to protect you when the ghost attacks."

Lin Tian immediately grew tense. "Can this talisman protect me forever?"

Gu Qingyin deliberately shook her head. "It depends. If the ghost attacking you is powerful, the talisman might be destroyed in one hit. If it’s not strong, it can block a few more attacks."

Lin Tian was on the verge of tears. She said anxiously, "How about you sell me a few more? I’m scared." ’I just became an adult, I haven’t even had a boyfriend yet. I don’t want to die so young!’

Gu Qingyin couldn’t help but laugh. She ruffled Lin Tian’s hair. "Go on back and don’t worry. Nothing will happen. I’ll take care of that ghost."

It slowly dawned on Lin Tian that Gu Qingyin was just messing with her. She stomped her foot in a fit of embarrassed anger. "Sister Qing, you’re so mean! I’m not talking to you anymore!" With that, she turned and ran off.

Gu Qingyin roared with laughter. ’This girl is just too cute. I want to take her home with me.’