Chapter 22

     After the male ghost sat down, the room became quiet.

     He Xiangyang gently helped He Hongming up and asked him to sit on the sofa.

     “Uncle, how do you feel?”

     “I got some internal injuries, but it’s okay,” He Hongming looked at the man and the ghost chatting on the sofa and sighed, “He showed mercy.”

     He Xiangyang also looked over and saw the Taoist priest wearing a fox half-face mask took out a stick of incense from her bag, lit it slowly, and picked an apple from the fruit plate on the table as an incense burner.

     After inserting the incense, she fanned the smoke, asked the male ghost’s name and birth date in a casual chat, and invited him to enjoy the incense and fruit.

     The fierce ghost named Zhuang Mei was visibly relaxed, and the yin energy on his body was much lighter. He Xiangyang then noticed that the appearance of this fierce ghost was not scary. He had big eyes with drooping eyes, and looked like a harmless rabbit when he was quiet.

     Even so, He Xiangyang didn’t dare to approach.

     After Zhuang Mei had eaten his fill, his tone was much lighter. He looked at Shi Xi and said, “Your outfit is very eye-catching, and the texture of the wig is also very good. What brand is it?”

     Shi Xi remembered the harsh words this guy said before-I will come to talk to you after I deal with him.

     So you want to ask about the brand of the wig? Is this an occupational disease?

     Shi Xi answered his question and asked, “Teacher Zhuang, do you stay here because you have a long-cherished wish?”

     When He Hongming heard this question, he also pricked up his ears. According to his speculation, Zhuang Mei had been making trouble in the hotel these two days in order to absorb the yang energy of the living and accumulate enough energy to find a substitute.

     It was also because of this judgment that he mistakenly thought that the one making trouble in the hotel was an ordinary little ghost, so he came with confidence.

     Zhuang Mei blinked: “You should all know that I was a makeup artist. Two years ago, I died in this hotel due to overwork. Since then, I have been living in the room where Hu Gui slept. I stayed here not because of my unfulfilled wish, but because I was too lazy to reincarnate. I wanted to stay in the hotel for a few years before leaving.”

     Zhuang Mei spread his hands: “I didn’t do anything in the past two years. I just automatically absorbed too much resentment from social animals and became so strong.”

     Shi Xi felt a little sad when she heard this. Maybe she also contributed a little to Mr. Zhuang’s becoming stronger.

     He Xiangyang felt a little sad after hearing this. He always complained after filming every day.

     Shi Xi asked: “You were perfectly content staying at home, so why suddenly come out and shave people?”

     “Because Hu Gui is too sloppy! His eyebrows are so thick that they are almost connected, and his beard is messy and curly,” Zhuang Mei said with a frown, raising his index finger: “I endured it for a whole week, but I couldn’t help it, so on a dark and windy night, I took action and shaved off those annoying beards… Sorry, occupational diseases are really hard to cure.”

     Shi Xi: “What about applying lipstick?”

     Zhuang Mei’s cheeks blushed: “I picked up that lipstick on the street. I heard that it is a popular color recently, so I tried the color.”

     This is also an occupational disease.

     After hearing this cause, it is not difficult to understand what happened later.

     Zhuang Mei’s styling for Hu Gui received unanimous praise. Lao Liu also praised him and expressed his desire to shave his beard. Zhuang Mei of course…

     “Of course I’ll satisfy him. Honestly, the feeling of picking up my craft again is a bit intoxicating. It’s a pity that these models only offer shock, not surprise.”

     Zhuang Mei looked at He Xiangyang with a sharp gaze: “As for you, I have long seen that there is something strange. I came here tonight to scare you.”

     He Xiangyang was shocked by his sharp gaze and subconsciously hid behind He Hongming.

     He Hongming was shocked. The reason why the hotel was haunted was that the ghost had an occupational disease? The evil ghost actually chatted with the Taoist priest face to face? This relaxed atmosphere like a tea party was simply incredible…

     Zhuang Mei tilted his head: “Is this Taoist priest scared silly by me?”

     “I don’t think he stupid, he just questioning life a bit,” Shi Xi changed the subject, “Teacher Zhuang, do you still want to pick up your craft again?”

     Zhuang Mei lowered his eyes and nodded: “Yes.”

     When He Hongming heard this, he felt like he was facing a great enemy. Desire has opened a hole, who can guarantee that the evil spirit will not become more and more powerful?

     Shi Xi looked relaxed and curved her eyes: “Then come with me, I have high-quality stars here, and I will never let your craft down.”

     After the voice fell, a cheongsam figure appeared behind Shi Xi. Lin Ying opened the fan and smiled at Zhuang Mei: “I admire Mr. Zhuang’s eyebrow shaping technique.”

     Zhuang Mei showed a surprised expression, and his dark eyes glowed: “Are you Lin Ying?”

     Shi Xi was surprised: “Do you know her?”

     Although Lin Ying is a genius, she is a flash in the pan after all, and few people remember her.

     Zhuang Mei: “I have studied teacher Lin Ying’s makeup and was deeply impressed.”

     Lin Ying was also very happy, with a nostalgic look in her eyes: “I didn’t expect someone would still remember me.”

     “I didn’t get to see you again,” Zhuang Mei sighed, and suddenly thought of a question: “But I don’t have any cosmetics that can be used on the ghosts.”

     Shi Xi: “Small problem, I’ll arrange it.”

     Zhuang Mei smiled: “Great, then I’ll go with you.”

     He Hongming was so impressed by this operation that his mind was in a mess: Can it be solved this way? How many Taoist spirits does this Taoist carry? What kind of place is Wuyou Temple?

     He was still in shock when Shi Xi suddenly called him by name: “Master He, I will take Zhuang Mei away. This matter ends here. Do you have any objection?”

     “I have no objection,” He Hongming closed his eyes and bowed to Shi Xi: “The business of Zixu Temple is getting worse and worse. I was blinded by jealousy and greed. I said inappropriate words in front of my nephew and challenged the Taoist priest. I am really ashamed. I will publicly apologize to Wuyou Temple and explain everything that happened tonight to Director Wang Ming.”

     He Hongming turned to Zhuang Mei again: “I was eager to show off and killed Mr. Zhuang without asking the whole story. I apologize here and thank Mr. Zhuang for showing mercy.”

    Zhuang Mei waved his hand: “I have also taught you a lesson. This matter is over.”

     Shi Xi smiled at He Xiangyang: “My friend, I heard from Xiao Shi that you want to record the scene where I lost miserably and play it on loop?”

     As soon as Shi Xi opened her mouth, the two evil spirits around her looked at He Xiangyang at the same time, with very kind expressions.

     He Xiangyang’s scalp was numb, and he almost burst into tears: “Master Qingshi, you misunderstood. I said that I would record the scene of my apology with my uncle and play it in a loop a hundred times so that I can remember this lesson… I, I will apologize to Xiaoshi in person tomorrow.”

     The system laughed loudly: 【His confident during the day is still fresh in my memory. It’s funny to compare it to now.】

     Shi Xi replied in her heart: 【Oh, these young people are reckless in their actions and words.】 

     Shi Xi saw that he was very scared, and by the way, she expanded her business: “If you need it, you can go to Wuyou Temple to ask for a peace amulet. You can get a 20% discount if you mention my name.”

     He Xiangyang nodded repeatedly.

     Even He Hongming said, “If I have a chance, I will definitely go to Wuyou Temple to learn.”

     Shi Xi ordered, “I should go back now. Please contact the director.”

     When the director came over, he saw He Hongming looking dejected with blood on his clothes. He was shocked and asked, “Is Taoist Master He injured?”

     “It’s okay. It’s just a minor injury,” He Hongming said respectfully, “Thanks to Taoist Master Qingshi’s help, I’ve learned a lot today. Taoist Master Qingshi completed this task alone. Director Wang can just reward her.”

     The director was stunned when he heard this. Taoist Master He didn’t have this attitude when they first met. What had he been through?

     The director didn’t ask for details. After learning that the matter had been resolved, he readily paid the reward.

     Shi Xi was worried that she would be exposed if she took out her phone, so she asked the director to transfer the money to “Xiao Shi”. This incident also reminded her that if she wanted to completely separate the entertainment circle from the metaphysics circle, the current vest was too thin. Even if the director of the secret room variety show would keep her secret, it would be sooner or later that she would be exposed.

     Before they parted, the director handed her a business card and said sincerely: “Master Qingshi, please seriously consider participating in my next movie. If you have any ideas, please contact me at any time.”

     Shi Xi put the business card in her pocket: “Okay, I’ll take my leave.”

     She had her own room upstairs, but in order to hide, Shi Xi had to go back to another hotel to rest.

     On the way, she sent a message to Zhang Qingxuan, asking him about the paper-making shop that could customize cosmetics and clothing.

     Zhang Qingxuan should have gone to bed at this time, and he didn’t reply to the message for the time being.

     After returning to the hotel, her nerves, which had been tense for a day, relaxed, and fatigue and sleepiness came up. When Shi Xi saw the sofa, she just wanted to fall asleep.

     Before her body touched the sofa, she was lifted up by a soft yin energy.

     Zhuang Mei whispered in her ear: “Sleeping without removing makeup will clog your pores, which will accelerate skin aging in the long run. Even if you are naturally beautiful, you can’t stand this. And don’t you feel uncomfortable sleeping with a wig and mask?”

     Shi Xi resigned herself to her fate and walked into the bathroom.

     Zhuang Mei then went back to the game app with satisfaction. There was a small house dedicated to NPCs in the game, and they would not come out to disturb Shi Xi.

     After Shi Xi washed up, she set an alarm and fell asleep quickly.

     When she woke up the next day, she saw three innocent faces as soon as she opened her eyes.

     Shi Xi was used to it. She buried her face in the quilt and asked in a muffled voice: “What are you looking at this time?”

     “Looking at your little bald head,” Zhuang Mei said: “I didn’t look at your face hidden under the mask yesterday. It turns out that you are an actor in the crew of “Phantom”? I seem to have absorbed your work resentment before.”

     Shi Xi got up lazily: “Yes, you can absorb my work resentment from a close distance in the future.”

     Zhuang Mei touched his chin: “Did you dress like that last night to hide your identity?”

     Shi Xi nodded.

     Zhuang Mei said, “To be honest, the reason why your disguise was able to deceive the director and the actor was because it was too different from your look in the crew, and the contact time was short and the light was dim. You may not be able to hide it next time.”

     Shi Xi had thought about this question last night. She thought about Zhuang Mei’s words and suddenly realized another meaning: “You are a professional makeup artist. Do you have a better way?”

     Zhuang Mei’s eyes curved: “Do you need my help?”

 

   【New task: long-term meal ticket;

     Details: Provide makeup supplies and offerings to makeup artist Zhuang Mei for a long time until he passes away,

     Reward: Disguise talent +20%;

     Punishment: Can’t put on makeup (one month).】 

 

     Shi Xi really didn’t expect it! Originally thought that Zhuang Mei and the nightmare ghost were of the same nature, she took him home to slowly transcend and wait for him to voluntarily pass away, but she didn’t expect to accidentally pick up a big treasure.

     “Can you disguise yourself?”

     Zhuang Mei said modestly: “I was interested in disguise when I was alive, and I often tried to change people’s appearance and temperament with makeup, but my ability was limited. After becoming a ghost, I was too homely, so I made a little effort in this direction, but I can only use this ability to change my own appearance. I can only use cosmetics to change the appearance of others, and my ability is limited.”

     You are not just making a little effort, you are simply gifted.

     “You get whatever you want,” Shi Xi was not sleepy at all, she stretched out her hand to Zhuang Mei: “From now on, I am your long-term meal ticket.”

     Zhuang Mei smiled with curved eyes, restrained the yin and shook hands with her: “Thank you for the meal.”

     After inheriting Zhuang Mei’s talent for disguise, Shi Xi can pinch her own face, so she doesn’t have to worry about being exposed.

     Shi Xi opened Zhang Qingxuan’s chat box, and Zhang Qingxuan replied to her early in the morning.

     He directly pushed a WeChat business card over. The avatar of this WeChat account was blank, and the nickname was “Bai Zhi”.

     Zhang Qingxuan: 【Mr. Bai has great skills and can do anything, but the price is high. Junior sister, add him and chat privately. 】

     After Shi Xi applied to add a friend, Bai Zhi was quickly accepted.

     Shi Xi greeted him and explained her purpose: “I want to customize a batch of beauty products, clothing and jewelry.”

     Bai Zhi: 【It can be done. Beauty products and jewelry need to be listed and reference photos sent. For clothing, report the height, size and style.】 

     It feels very professional. After Shi Xi asked her several ghost friends about their requirements, she made a list, found reference photos, and packed them and sent them over.

     Bai Zhi: 【It can be done. Wait two days for the design draft and one week for the finished product. The friendly price is 5,000 yuan, and half of the deposit needs to be paid. 】

     This is much more expensive than ordinary paper-making shops, but Zhang Qingxuan recommended it, so it must be reliable.

     After paying the deposit, Shi Xi gave him the address of her dormitory and asked him to mail it there after the work is done. In the afternoon, Shi Xi arrived at the set and turned back into Wu Chen.

     The director called her over and paid the exorcism fee for last night, a total of 200,000.

     Seeing the money, Shi Xi understood why He Xiangyang spread rumors about Wuyou Temple, because he wanted He Hongming to make the money.

     “This fee is given by the producer. Please say hello to Taoist Qingshi on behalf of the producer.” The director said, and suddenly sighed: “I think you are a bit like Taoist Qingshi, but she is very fashionable and has a very unique temperament, and she is much taller than you.”

     Shi Xi smiled: “Really?”

     “I also invited her to a role, but she doesn’t seem to plan to develop in the entertainment industry,” the director sighed regretfully, and changed the subject: “Xiao Shi, you are actually very malleable. Let’s audition and learn more about it when the time comes?”

     Shi Xi: “Okay.”

     Why do I feel like I’m being a stand-in for myself…it must be an illusion.

     Upon learning that Shi Xi had come to the set, He Xiangyang came over to apologize: “Teacher Shi, I offended you with my inappropriate words yesterday. I apologize to you here.”

     “Actually, I just wanted to fight for an opportunity for my uncle, and to satisfy my selfish desire. I always felt that you took my opportunity by playing the male second role. After what happened last night, I have deeply realized my mistake.and I’ve been replaying my apology video over and over.”

     Shi Xi didn’t expect there was such a reason. No wonder this guy was so angry.

     “Xiao He,” the director heard this and said helplessly: “You think too much. That opportunity didn’t belong to you. It was because Teacher Liu Ling and I met Xiao Shi that Wu Chen became the male second role.”

     He Xiangyang burst into tears upon learning the truth.