When Xiao Yufan arrived at Lin Jiayao’s home and saw the large basin full of clothes waiting to be washed, he immediately felt a surge of frustration. However, when he met Lin Jiayao’s innocent gaze, he swallowed his complaints.
“I have something to tell you!” Lin Jiayao said, her face beaming with satisfaction as she looked at Xiao Yufan.
“Go ahead…” Xiao Yufan replied grudgingly while starting the tedious task of washing clothes. This huge pile would take him over an hour to finish.
“My family finally supports my entry into the entertainment industry! Plus, Beijing Entertainment Media has signed a three-year contract with me. They promised to notify me immediately when a suitable role becomes available!”
“Oh!” Xiao Yufan was first taken aback, then a bitter feeling welled up inside him. Perhaps Lin Jiayao would soon soar like a phoenix while he would still be struggling at the bottom of this city. This gap between them was already enough for him to only look up in admiration.
“My first signing bonus has been paid out. Here is the ten thousand yuan you gave me before—you can take it back. I know you’re going through a tough time now too!” Perhaps realizing Xiao Yufan’s low spirits, Lin Jiayao cleverly changed the subject.
Looking at the wad of cash pushed toward him, Xiao Yufan curled his lips slightly but made no move to take it. Lin Jiayao had just started her career and needed the money more than he did. Besides, how could he accept money from a woman? Especially since the previous money had been meant to help her recover from the abortion. He had no reason to take it back now.
“I don’t need the money right now. You keep it and buy more nutritious supplements recently,” Xiao Yufan pushed the money back. He was a man of principles; otherwise, he would have already fallen into complete despair under the pressure of life.
“Relax, I still have the remaining portion of my first signing bonus plus financial support from my family. I can live comfortably for a while. After all, I’m practically a small-time rich girl who doesn’t have to worry about money. If I weren’t afraid you’d misunderstand, I’d give you all my signing bonus!” Lin Jiayao knew Xiao Yufan wouldn’t easily accept the money, so she said this to reassure him. With her family’s support, she truly no longer had to worry about money or making a living.
This time Xiao Yufan didn’t refuse again, feeling a warmth in his heart. Lin Jiayao was completely different from his ex-girlfriend in temperament. Yet even though he knew Lin Jiayao cared deeply for him, he still couldn’t accept her feelings. On one hand, he hadn’t yet recovered from his previous breakup. On the other, he didn’t have romantic feelings for Lin Jiayao.
After finishing washing Lin Jiayao’s clothes and tidying up her apartment, it was already 2 p.m. Xiao Yufan suddenly remembered a much more important matter.
After giving Lin Jiayao a brief reminder, Xiao Yufan headed directly toward Ling Shan Bao Ta Cemetery outside the Fifth Ring Road. Previously, he had arranged to meet Ma Teng’s colleague at the cemetery entrance, but by the time he arrived, it was almost 4 p.m.
Looking around, Xiao Yufan realized he wasn’t late—the entrance to the cemetery was completely deserted. After waiting briefly, he dialed the colleague’s phone number. They had only communicated via text messages before and had never spoken on the phone.
“Are you Hu Yingluo?” Xiao Yufan knew Ma Teng’s colleague must be a woman, otherwise that guy wouldn’t have been so enthusiastic. Just from the name, he guessed this woman should be very beautiful—it was just a hunch.
“Yes, I am! You must be Xiao Yufan, the one Brother Teng mentioned. My car just got stuck in traffic, so I might be a bit late. I’m really sorry!” A sweet voice came through the phone line, sending a tingle through Xiao Yufan’s nerves. Instantly, his irritation transformed into anticipation. Would Yingluo’s looks match the sweetness of her voice?
Finding a round platform, Xiao Yufan sat down directly. He had been busy all afternoon and was completely worn out by Lin Jiayao. This girl was indeed a spoiled little rich girl, helpless with chores. Even the house had to be tidied up by him.
With nothing else to do, Xiao Yufan looked around the Ling Shan Buddha Tower Cemetery. He noticed the cemetery’s location was particularly well chosen—surrounded by mountains on three sides, facing water on the other, creating a perfect feng shui setting. The cemetery sat like a grand ceremonial chair, embracing the wind and water, gathering positive energy.
Within the U-shaped mountain range encircling the cemetery, a naturally formed giant reclining Buddha could be seen on the eastern mountain. On the southern mountain lay another naturally formed giant reclining Buddha lying on its back. On the western mountain stood a towering 11.8-meter-high Amitabha Buddha statue. Additionally, the ancient Liao Dynasty Ling Shan Temple Pagoda, over a thousand years old, stood guard on the northwestern mountain. Thus, the Ling Shan Buddha Tower Cemetery formed a rare layout of “Three Buddhas and One Pagoda.”
This feng shui arrangement of “Three Buddhas and One Pagoda” amazed Xiao Yufan. This place was practically the best choice for a cemetery. No wonder it must have been approved by a master feng shui practitioner.
Of course, as he knew, the prices for burial plots at Ling Shan Buddha Tower Cemetery were extremely high, ranging from 20,000 to 500,000 yuan. Therefore, this was a place chosen only by the wealthy. However, due to its excellent feng shui, the deceased buried here could often bring blessings to their descendants.
Based on his knowledge of feng shui, Xiao Yufan could sense that the best area for choosing a burial plot was the northwest corner of the cemetery. It was a place of yin over yang, achieving perfect balance, and it was close to the Lingquan Lake with an open and wide “mingtang” (auspicious space), connected to the Yanshan Mountain range in Pinggu. Choosing a resting place here for the deceased would surely bring prosperity, official success, and wealth to their descendants.
“Hey, are you Xiao Yufan?” As Xiao Yufan was deep in thought, a sweet voice came from behind him, accompanied by a gentle pat on his shoulder from a pair of delicate hands.
Snapping back to reality, Xiao Yufan turned around. When his eyes met the pair of lively, beautiful eyes, his heart skipped a beat. Just as he had imagined, the person standing there was as sweet and lovely as her voice suggested.
The woman had eyes like bright moons. His first impression of her was one of purity and sweetness. Her charming face bore a gentle smile, with two beautiful dimples. Although winter clothing concealed her attractive figure, her height of around 168 centimeters was enough to suggest a perfect physique.
“Yes, you must be Yingluo…” Feeling the woman’s teasing expression, Xiao Yufan suddenly realized his absentmindedness and quickly composed himself. Usually so at ease in nightclubs, he now felt oddly flustered. Seeing his reaction, Hu Yingluo couldn’t help but laugh sweetly…
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