In the livestream, the bullet comments rolled in-
[Excuse all my question marks, but what does this mean?]
[Holy shit, did Ji Nanshu just catch a murderer?! Is this real?]
[Obviously fake! Who knows if they hired someone to act it out? And how could he know so many details? Don't tell me he did it himself?]
[Exactly! What if it's scripted! Everyone knows these variety shows have scripts! Is there anything they won't do to build a persona?]
[LMAO, just waiting for you to get face-slapped. Those police uniforms aren't fake.]
[Aaaaaah, why did the livestream cut out again!!! You can catch a murderer but can't broadcast it live, huh?!]
[Director Yang pressed his philtrum: save me, save me, save me!]
[You upstairs, you've stolen all the bamboo shoots in Wuzhen, hahahahahaha!!!]
No matter how heated the online discussion grew, Ji Nanshu, who was practically on a 2G connection, knew nothing about it. Having just finished giving his statement, he was obediently listening to Director Yang scold him. "Teacher Ji! Please, could you warn me beforehand next time?! My heart nearly jumped out of my chest!! What if that murderer had suddenly attacked and hurt you or someone in the crowd?! Would I even be able to keep filming this show?!"
Ji Nanshu lowered his eyes, looking utterly pitiful, then suddenly lifted his head. Glittering tears swirled in his eyes, on the verge of falling, as he said plaintively, "I didn't mean to..."
Jian Yuanjia spoke with righteous indignation. "Director Yang! Why are you scolding Nanshu?! He wasn't the one who killed anyone! Go scold that Liu Haoqiang if you want to scold someone! Nanshu did a good deed!"
Cen Yan agreed. "Director Yang, you should praise Nanshu."
Although Li Lan and Jiang Yue did not approve of Ji Nanshu's actions, it was hardly their place to say much now. After all, it had already happened, and the outcome had been good.
Only Chu Mo knew that Ji Nanshu's aggrieved, pitiful act was entirely fake.
Bai Nanyu put on a show of concern. "Third... Teacher Ji, I think Director Yang is right. That was a murderer. It's fine since nothing happened, but if something had... what would we have done?"
Ji Nanshu was so annoying! Why couldn't he just film the show properly instead of putting on an act and catching a murderer for attention?! Now Ji Nanshu had stolen all his buzz!!
Jian Yuanjia rolled his eyes at Bai Nanyu. "What's it got to do with you?"
To maintain his persona, Bai Nanyu did not dare snap back. He could only imitate Ji Nanshu's aggrieved expression. What a pity they were not livestreaming now, or he could have won another wave of sympathy from the viewers.
Yu Lu walked over to Bai Nanyu to comfort him. "Nanyu, it's okay. Brother Jian always talks like that!"
While the comforting went on over there, Director Yang had lost all his temper under Jian Yuanjia and Cen Yan's alternating retorts. He said irritably, "No doing anything this dangerous next time!!"
"Understood, Director Yang." Ji Nanshu looked perfectly obedient.
Great, the murderer had been caught and a good deed had been done, but the little garden still had not been fully repaired. Dinner... was looking increasingly unlikely.
Something seemed to occur to Jian Yuanjia just then, and he said, "Director Yang, didn't Nanshu do a good deed? Good deeds deserve praise!"
One look was enough for Cen Yan to know what Jian Yuanjia wanted to say. She nodded firmly as well. "Exactly! He deserves praise!! Nanshu caught a murderer and even went to give a statement. He must be starving."
Li Lan now understood what the two were after, too. She added, "Exactly, Director Yang. Yanyan is right!!"
Jiang Yue was clever as well. "Director Yang, it's dinnertime anyway. A lavish meal would be just the right reward."
Director Yang nearly laughed in exasperation. These guests were no good at anything else, but when it came to eating, they were exceptionally enthusiastic!!
"Eat!! You'd better finish every bite!! If you dare waste any... heh..."
A burst of cheering followed.
At dinner, Director Yang quietly turned the livestream back on. Its content-eating.
Jiang Yue was very curious about what had happened that afternoon. "Nanshu, how did you know that man had killed someone? Did you divine that too?"
Ji Nanshu finished gnawing the rib in his hand and said slowly, "His face showed that he probably had a life on his hands."
"What about the evidence? Could you read that from his face too?"
"Oh, no." As he spoke, Ji Nanshu polished off another two ribs. "I calculated it on my fingers. It's very simple."
The other guests and the production crew: Huh? Simple?! Say that again?! We haven't had much schooling, so don't go fooling us, okay?
"Teacher Ji, I've seen those celestial masters spend ages calculating. Could you really work it out from just one look?" There was nothing wrong with the question itself, but since it had come from Bai Nanyu, the meaning behind it warranted some thought.
Without even raising his head, Ji Nanshu continued eagerly eating the various dishes Chu Mo fed him. Only when he had eaten his fill did he stare at Bai Nanyu, his rosy lips curving into a meaningful smile. "That's obviously because I'm amazing~"
Bai Nanyu hesitated, then said uncertainly, "So... Teacher Ji, are you saying those celestial masters are all inferior to you?"
"You said that. I never did."
Trying to set a trap for him? Not a chance.
Bai Nanyu gave an awkward laugh and lowered his head to eat.
Nothing got through to this Ji Nanshu. Once this episode finished filming, he would have to ask his second brother and mother to think of a solution, whether that meant using public opinion or having the Ji Family force him back directly.
Anyway, even if Ji Nanshu wanted to make it in the entertainment industry, he absolutely could not be allowed to stand above him!!!
Hearing this, Li Lan became interested too. "Then, Nanshu, could you tell my romantic fortune?"
Jiang Yue teased, "Film Empress Lan, don't tell me you're being pressured to get married too?"
Li Lan looked a little embarrassed. "Not really. But there is someone I'm considering dating."
Yu Lu said, "Wow~! If Sister Lan likes him, he must be outstanding, right?"
By then, Ji Nanshu had more or less finished eating. He looked at Li Lan. "The divination fee is two thousand."
Li Lan readily agreed.
After studying her carefully, Ji Nanshu said, "Judging by your face, this man isn't your destined partner."
Li Lan gave a bitter smile at his words. "Is there really no future for us?"
Bai Nanyu interjected, "Sister Lan, don't just listen to Teacher Ji! You haven't even tried."
Looking at Bai Nanyu, Ji Nanshu told Li Lan, "As I said, my divinations are never wrong. Whether you believe me is up to you."
He did not know whether Bai Nanyu was stupid or malicious. Some things were best not even attempted.
"May I ask why?" Li Lan was still somewhat unwilling to give up.
Ji Nanshu explained calmly, "I don't know who you like. But fate isn't unchanging. At least, judging by your face right now, you won't be happy if you marry him. You may even spend your later years in misery."
Ji Nanshu could tell that Li Lan still had not quite given up, so he took a sip of milk tea and leisurely added, "He'll undermine your financial luck."
At those words, silence fell over the table.
The next second, Li Lan said, "I'll delete his contact as soon as I get back!!"
He could fool her heart, but he could not swindle her money!