Chapter 70: Yue Linger Is Shocked

Translator: 549690339

Hearing that it was a “very good” part-time job, Yue Linger didn’t dare to slack off.

To make a good impression on her future boss, she quickly went back to her room to choose a few outfits and eventually picked a light-colored dress that looked fresh and bright.

A sun hat, the dress, and a pair of transparent sandals were the killer outfit Yue Linger threw together in a very short time.

After repeatedly checking her skin condition and demeanor in the mirror, Yue Linger noticed her lips were a bit dry and not as pink and moist, so she hurried to the kitchen for a big gulp of water.

Yue Ping watched the drama unfold, “Sis, going out to meet a boyfriend?”

Yue Linger glared at him and retorted, “So what if I am?”

Yue Ping dared not make a sound.

Because he knew that no matter how busy his sister was, she could always make time to beat him up.

Even though Yue Ping was now taller and more robust than Yue Linger, regrettably, in the cultivation world, Yue Linger could beat him single-handedly with ease.

The Tongtian Sect Talisman Master Association in Wuyue City.

Yue Linger jogged all the way into the Association’s gate where, instead of finding her cousin Yue Ran, she ran into Jiang Cheng again.

Jiang Cheng was sitting in the Association’s lounge, appearing very relaxed, leisurely, without a care in the world.

“Oh, it’s Yue. Long time no see.”

Jiang Cheng stood up politely when he caught sight of Yue Linger and greeted her.

Yue Linger wasn’t particularly interested in Jiang Cheng, but couldn’t help but notice this young man’s sunny and handsome appearance coupled with his impeccable manners.

Now that Jiang Cheng was greeting her proactively, if she didn’t respond, it might seem as though she lacked manners, which would be quite rude.

Yue Linger paused for a moment and said to Jiang, “Jiang, are you here to take the Talisman Master exam today?”

“No, I’m waiting for someone,” Jiang Cheng replied truthfully.

Yue Linger once again admonished, “Jiang, if you can take the exam, I advise you to do it sooner rather than later.”

“Thank you, Yue. After I finish up with my busy period, I definitely will,” Jiang Cheng replied as honestly as always.

Although Jiang Cheng was telling the truth, to Yue Linger this sounded like a brush-off.

Clearly, Jiang Cheng looked very idle, not busy at all. Is this the “I’ll definitely take the exam next time” brush-off?

After repeated unsuccessful advisements, Yue Linger now had no intention of meddling in Jiang Cheng’s affairs any longer. After all, Jiang Cheng wasn’t Yue Ping. Why should she bother with Jiang Cheng?

“Jiang, have you seen Secretary Yue Ran?” Yue Linger asked.

“She went to the archives, she should be back soon,” replied Jiang Cheng.

“Thank you.”

Yue Linger couldn’t wait a moment longer; she didn’t want to spend another minute with Jiang Cheng.

She just wanted to find Yue Ran quickly and confirm the part-time job.

In the archives, Yue Linger indeed found her cousin.

“Cousin?”

“Linger? How did you find your way here?” asked Yue Ran in surprise.

“I’m in a hurry, hurry and take me to meet the client who’s posting the job,” Yue Linger pressed.

Yue Ran smiled and said, “Don’t rush. I’m looking for a contract template for you.”

Yue Linger smiled and took Yue Ran’s hand affectionately, “Cousin, is the task you found for me difficult? I’ve only been at the second level for a short while, I can’t draw difficult talismans.”

“It’s not difficult at all, very simple, you can still draw first-level talismans, can’t you?”

“Ah? First level?”

Yue Linger visibly displayed her disappointment.

First-level talismans were high in quantity and low in price, offered little profit, and did not contribute to improving talisman drawing skills.

To Yue Linger, this was no different from doing under-the-table work.

“What’s wrong with being a first-tier? This is a high-quality task that your cousin specifically reserved for you. Others wish they even had the chance to draw it,”

“Oh, cousin, I want to draw a second-tier one,” Yue Linger whined, shaking Yue Ran’s arm and taking advantage of the absence of others around to act coquettishly towards her cousin.

Yue Linger also cared about her image; if there was a third person present, she would have been prim and proper, like a dignified and normal female cultivator. But now it was just her and her cousin, she could resort to some techniques beloved by young girls.

After all, Yue Ran was her cousin, not a stranger.

Yue Ran, who always doted on Yue Linger, this time showed no mercy and said, “This is the task! Your cousin nearly worked herself to death to snatch it from someone else’s grasp, so you better do a good job and not let down all the effort your cousin has put in.”

Yue Linger pouted, seemingly expressing her dissatisfaction.

But at this point, with her cousin having said so, she had no other choice.

She just hoped her “boss” wouldn’t be too stingy and would give her a decent commission for drawing talismans.

After gathering the materials, Yue Ran said, “Come on, let’s go meet your client.”

Yue Linger sighed, silently gathering her emotions and expressions.

She was a grown woman and cultivator, and while it was okay to act spoiled in front of her cousin, in front of others, she still had to maintain basic decency and composure to avoid becoming a laughingstock.

Yue Linger followed behind Yue Ran, heading to the resting room where Jiang Cheng was staying.

Looking at the room which was empty except for Jiang Cheng, Yue Linger asked in confusion, “Cousin, where’s the client?”

With a full smile facing Jiang Cheng, Yue Ran said, “Your client is this person, Jiang Cheng, Master Jiang. Master Jiang, this is a very outstanding, very capable, and very promising new second-tier talisman master from our association, Yue Linger.”

Yue Linger: ???

Huh?

Jiang Cheng?

The client?

What in the world?

Upon hearing that his collaborator was Yue Linger, Jiang Cheng was also slightly taken aback.

But soon, Jiang Cheng stood up with respectful manners and extended his hand to Yue Linger.

In any case, Jiang Cheng showed the most basic respect to his partner. Moreover, Yue Linger had reminded him several times about getting his certificate; she was a kind-hearted and good female cultivator.

When Yue Ran saw Jiang Cheng extend his hand, she gave Yue Linger a look, but for some reason, Yue Linger just stood there like an idiot, not knowing to shake hands with Jiang Cheng.

To avoid an awkward situation, Yue Ran forcibly pulled Yue Linger’s delicate white hand and stuffed it into Jiang Cheng’s, making the two complete the handshake ceremony that precedes cooperation.

Yue Ran said, “Master Jiang, here are all the agreements from our association, please take a look.”

Jiang Cheng nodded, took the agreements, and read through them one by one without finding any problems. The Talisman Master Association, after all, is an official Immortal Sect institution and wouldn’t do anything bizarre.

After reviewing the agreement, he pulled out a pen and in the clause regarding the profit-sharing model, selected pure profit sharing with an equal split of fifty-fifty. Since it was their first collaboration, and since Yue Linger was already a second-tier talisman master with her own value, Jiang Cheng chose a quite sincere profit ratio.

“Yue, please take a look at our contract and see if there is anything you’d like to change?”

Jiang Cheng politely handed the agreement to Yue Linger.

Yue Linger, still in shock from meeting Jiang Cheng, took the contract he handed over in a daze, and in the same daze saw the name of the talisman that Jiang Cheng needed drawn.

[Name: Reusable Type Animal Encouragement Talisman (Fish-Specific Edition).

Tier: First-tier

Type: Blessing

Effect: By emitting an encouraging sound wave “At your age, how can you be sleeping!”, it inspires aquatic animals, allowing them to forget fear and courageously move forward.]

Yue Linger: ?

At the glimpse of this talisman, Yue Linger trembled all over and instantly snapped back to reality.