In the Gu family's reception hall.
The Fated Person, having dealt with the debt collection, specifically made a trip. His purpose was simple: to express his gratitude.
This was quite a hassle, as his home was hundreds of kilometers from the Imperial Capital. However, recalling the several houses and most of the savings he recovered, the Fated Person knew the trouble was worth it.
"Thank you, thank you, Master. If it weren't for you this time, I truly would have been doomed."
"This is a small token of my appreciation. Please don't despise it."
The Fated Person thoughtfully handed over several boxes of local specialties.
As a smart person, he had investigated the Master's preferences before coming, so his gift naturally hit the mark.
"Big Uncle, no need to be so polite!"
Yao Yao's eyes lit up when she saw the fresh delicacies she had never tasted before. She beamed as she accepted the gifts.
This expression made the Fated Person slowly breathe a sigh of relief. His efforts were not in vain, and his flattery didn't miss its target.
Then, he became a bit conflicted, looking at the Master repeatedly, seemingly on the verge of speaking but holding back.
"Big Uncle, are you trying to ask if your wife was intentional, or completely unaware?"
Yao Yao's mind was sharp. Noticing the Fated Person's dilemma, and combining it with his tireless visit, she immediately guessed the concern he wanted to ask.
It was normal for him to have such suspicions, as this matter was coincidentally too outrageous.
"Alas, Master, please don't laugh. If I don't figure this out, the knot in my heart won't untie!"
The Fated Person shook his head. If it was just his mother-in-law acting maliciously, it would be fine.
He had witnessed that family's insatiable greed when he was young, and he knew their true nature.
Now that these people had been arrested one by one, he finally felt a sense of release.
What he feared most now was whether his wife knew about this, and then, due to her soft heart, would be unable to break free step by step.
If that were the case, the lost house and the three hundred to four hundred thousand in savings would be far less heartbreaking and devastating than his closest confidant's betrayal.
Yao Yao's hand, holding the gift, paused. Looking at the latter's struggling expression, she slowly shook her head.
"Big Uncle, you and your wife have been together for so many years. You should know her well. Your aunt... she's not that kind of person."
Compared to her distant and malicious parents, her husband and son, who had supported her through poverty, were what she valued most.
Therefore, it was naturally impossible for her to knowingly assist her biological parents in their evil deeds due to a soft heart.
The Fated Person heard this and felt as if a huge burden had been lifted. He respectfully bowed to Yao Yao. "Thank you, Master, for clarifying my doubts."
Yao Yao waved her hand and said, "It's alright. Once you've overcome this trial, everything will turn around. The things you wished for before will come true in one or two years."
Having said all this to calm the Fated Person's family, Yao Yao gave a few pointers.
The Fated Person was first puzzled, but looking at the Master's serious eyes, he suddenly felt enlightened, realizing it was about his son's failure to start a family.
This unexpected gain filled his heart with great joy.
One must know that his family was currently shrouded in bad luck. Such good news was more effective than any blessing or comfort.
Because his children's careers were stable, it was indeed what he wished for most now. At this, he no longer cared about his past sadness and his face lit up with excitement.
"This also counts as saving a family. I hope Big Uncle will have a smooth future!"
Yao Yao looked at the joyfully departing figure and sighed like a small adult.
If the current scene were seen by other members of the Gu family, they would undoubtedly laugh until they doubled over. It was simply too contrasting, with a touch of childishness and cuteness.
The leftover problems from the live stream were settled after this. As for the peace talismans and immobilization talismans, Yao Yao had also troubled Butler Uncle to send them out.
In the days that followed, Yao Yao became quite leisurely.
Aside from occasionally drawing talismans, she mostly spent her time shopping with Chen Hui. Her winter clothes weren't very many, and Chen Hui, seeing this, gradually bought her a whole wardrobe.
The numbers on each item made Yao Yao a little dizzy. She tried to stop her mom several times, saying that she was still growing and wouldn't be able to wear too many clothes for long.
The latter, hearing this, casually said, "If it's small, we'll just get new ones. What does it matter?"
"Clothes for each year's age. We, the Gu family, don't need to make do."
Yao Yao didn't know how to respond to this and could only let her mom go on a sweeping shopping spree.
Once her mom had her fill, Yao Yao finally emerged from the vortex of trying on clothes.
She stole a moment of leisure today, curled up on the sofa, eating grapes and AD Calcium Milk, when she saw Butler Uncle leading two people over.
Yao Yao looked up and saw Liu Dong and a middle-aged man enter.
As for Liu Dong, Yao Yao was naturally very familiar with him, so there was no surprise.
However, it was her first time seeing the middle-aged man. The latter had silver hair that didn't match his age, and a refined demeanor, giving off a pleasant, spring-like feeling.
Yao Yao curiously took another look at this handsome uncle.
Liu Dong saw this and smiled as he introduced, "Master, this is Director Qin, our head of external affairs."
"Today, we took the liberty of coming to inquire about the disposal of those Onmyōji."
A few days ago, the action team returned from Tianchi Mountain and also arrested a group of evil Xuanmen cultivators and Onmyōji.
This matter caused a huge uproar within the entire action team.
As for the former, they were not a big deal. They were dealt with as they were dealt with.
The problem lay with the Onmyōji. They were foreigners, and some laws didn't apply to them.
Moreover, as the national religion of Japan, Onmyōji held a high status in their country.
This group was also the cream of the crop among them. If they were sentenced, given Japan's narrow-minded nature, they would definitely make a big fuss about it.
This trouble was too much for the action team to handle. They needed the external affairs group to take over. Understanding the cause and effect was crucial for negotiations, which was why they came to her.
"Japan wants to redeem people?" Yao Yao's eyes lit up after hearing the question.
As the Gu family's youngest daughter, she had been taught some things that she should know.
Those Onmyōji clearly had no visas. After all, there were so many of them, and their cultivation was not bad. They definitely wouldn't pass the entry review.
And entering without a visa was against the law.
They were caught by her. To rescue them, they would have to pay bail. This was also the reason for Yao Yao's excitement.
Because, calculating it, those people combined would not be a small sum!
Speaking of this, Liu Dong became even angrier. He furiously cursed, "Ai, Master, you overestimate them."
"Don't talk about bail. They even threw dirty water on us, saying we illegally abused their nationals and demanding mental compensation."
Liu Dong was not surprised by this. Japan's shamelessness was notorious.
And those Onmyōji were also very tacitly agreeing, stubbornly refusing to admit they were illegal immigrants.
Coupled with the fact that their Shikigami were destroyed and they suffered heavy losses, their credibility greatly increased.
This put Liu Dong and the others in a dilemma, and they could only seek help.
Yao Yao's delicate brows furrowed instantly upon hearing Japan's shamelessness.
She looked back and forth between Liu Dong and the refined uncle, understanding that their visit was probably their last resort.
Because those action team members weren't very clear about what these Onmyōji were planning in Tianchi Mountain.
Yao Yao, realizing this crucial point and understanding the root of the problem, smiled.
"Uncle Liu, Uncle Qin, this matter involves quite a lot. Many pieces of evidence have been destroyed, so it's difficult for you to refute the initial cause successfully."
"Yao Yao has a simple and effective method here. Do you want to use it?"
"Yes, yes, yes, Master, please bestow your method."
Liu Dong heard this, his eyes instantly shining brightly. He nodded frantically, disregarding his image.
He knew that his visit this time was to try his luck and see if the Master could give him some pointers.
Now that his wish had been granted, how could he remain calm?
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