"Give me a phone, quick!"
Zhou Tong snapped back to reality, his expression anxious as he turned to look at the subordinate beside him. Because it concerned his biological mother, he couldn't bother with bothering Gu Yu at the moment. Right now, all he had to do was confirm she was safe.
His subordinates hadn't expected their boss, who had just been so aggressive and looking for trouble, to suddenly change so drastically. But they didn't dare to ask too many questions. After all, having been with him for so long, they knew his temperament well. His tone was genuinely urgent.
"Boss, use mine!" One sharp-witted subordinate had already pulled out his phone and offered it.
Zhou Tong didn't hesitate. He took it, input the number seared into his mind, and quickly dialed. As expected, the phone showed a busy signal and couldn't connect. Zhou Tong, his palm sweating cold, dialed three times, but the results were the same. Now he couldn't deceive himself any longer; something had truly happened.
Zhou Tong knew the Zhou family's methods. If they truly wanted him to be unable to find someone, it was highly likely he would never see her again in this lifetime. This kind of torment was worse than killing him; he wouldn't allow it.
He had to find her. His head was spinning, and just as he was at a loss, he suddenly glimpsed the little doll sitting calmly in front of the livestream. A glimmer of light sparked in his anxious eyes. He how could he have forgotten her? She was the one who had just told him his mother was seized; she must know her whereabouts.
"Little doll, no, no... Master, can you tell me where they took my mom?"
"As long as you can tell me, I'm willing to apologize. If you have any other demands, I'll agree to them all."
Zhou Tong spoke urgently, like a man grasping at a life raft. Although doing so would mean losing all his dignity and pride, in his eyes, none of that was as important as his biological mother's life.
"I can tell you, but once you find her, you must go to my Brother Qi's house and apologize to him."
"And promise not to cause any more trouble in the future. Can you do that?"
Yaoyao looked at him seriously, speaking slowly. She could tell from his fate reading that the Fated One's filial piety wasn't an act. And he himself wasn't a gentle and obedient person. Yet, at the end of the day, he had never crossed the line into illegality. His stubbornness and obstinacy were merely flaws in his character.
Therefore, Yaoyao did not refuse his request. As for the apology? That was her bottom line. The Fated One had caused Brother Qi so much trouble for years. Even if Brother Qi hadn't truly held a grudge, some matters still needed a proper conclusion.
"Alright, I promise you. I will personally go to his house and apologize."
"And in the livestream, I also apologize. It was I who was presumptuous, and it was I who deliberately sought trouble. Master, you were not wrong. I am sorry…"
Zhou Tong's attitude in admitting his fault was so good that neither Yaoyao nor the netizens could quite process it at first. Once they realized, it was clear that he genuinely admitted his mistake.
"The place where your mother was taken, you've been there as a child. There are many bamboo groves there, and a large lake with many koi…"
Yaoyao saw he was willing to comply and kept her promise, revealing what she had divined. These descriptions echoed in Zhou Tong's ears, and instantly, a familiar place name flashed in his mind.
"I know where it is now. Thank you, Master, thank you."
Joy couldn't help but surface on Zhou Tong's face. Fearing complications, he didn't linger in the livestream. After thanking them again, he turned to deal with the matter first.
[Honestly, the Fated One has a lot of tricks up his sleeve, but at least his filial piety is genuine.]
[I hope he truly can bring his mother back. After all, the pain of mother and son separation is too heavy.]
Netizens sighed with emotion, and for a moment, no one laughed at Zhou Tong's stubbornness anymore. Jokes were jokes, but they would never kick someone when they were down.
Yaoyao, however, sighed softly in her heart. Although the Fated One had received her warning and taken preemptive action, the outcome would absolutely not be what he desired. The only good news was that he and his mother would still be able to meet.
As for whether things could improve in the future, that would be a matter of his calculations and a game of chess against the Zhou family. Yaoyao could not, and did not want to, interfere in these worldly affairs.
"Now for the last Fated One! Let's see what kind of trouble this time brings."
After Yaoyao clicked the lottery link, she looked intently at the screen, waiting for the final result. After the warm-up of the first three sessions, there was practically no one in the livestream who didn't understand the connection rules. So, after the fresh draw of the lottery list was revealed, the other party actively opened their video.
"Uncle, is there anything you'd like to have divined?" Yaoyao asked sweetly.
The final Fated One was a man in his forties, with a shiny, prominent forehead. His eyebrows were short and indistinct, and he had a luxuriant full beard, his cheeks full of excess flesh, giving him an overall unapproachable aura. However, at present, his condition didn't seem very good; thick dark circles shadowed his eyes. His expression, amidst his weariness, also showed visible anxiety and restlessness. In this state, he seemed to be fearing or dreading something.
"Hello, Master." Hearing the familiar childish voice, the Fated One forced himself to perk up and greet her. He had understood the rules beforehand, so without any delay, he stated his request.
"Master, I... I want to know what exactly has been haunting me."
"If possible, could you please help me send it away?"
As the Fated One spoke, he seemed to recall some unpleasant experience, and he looked on the verge of breaking down. His situation immediately excited the netizens.
[Woah, lately there have been a lot of "legal case celebrities" in the livestream. Now, finally, something different has come along.]
[Quick, quick, Fated One, please tell your story.]
Netizens, as usual, swarmed to join the uproar, but halfway through the excitement, someone suddenly noticed something amiss.
[Wait, wait a minute, gossipers. Why does the Fated One look so familiar?]
[My goodness, I just checked, and it's actually Director Li Wenbin from "Jianghu Storm"! This is a famous director who's won major awards! So, even a Great Director watches Master's livestream, hahahaha!]
[I searched based on the comment above, and it really is Director Li! Didn't I hear from paparazzi a while ago that Director Li was filming in Yunnan? Is the shoot finished? He actually has time to browse livestreams.]
"Yes, I am Li Wenbin." The Fated One's expression didn't sour when he saw his identity had been recognized. He had actually anticipated this; appearing directly on camera, he probably couldn't escape the netizens' sharp eyes. So, he admitted it generously, then added, "I've always been a fan of the Master."
This sentence also explained why he appeared in the livestream. His frankness, however, stunned the netizens for a moment, then they cheered. One must know, this was a hot commodity in the industry right now. If one could be noticed by him and picked for a small role, that would be an excellent opportunity. Of course, if one could even land a main role, that would practically guarantee instant fame.
In such a situation, who among the netizens could remain calm!
"Uncle, please tell us about the situation you've encountered!"
At this moment, Yaoyao's voice gently sounded, her eyes also sparkling slightly. Because from the netizens' comments, they had a very high opinion of the Fated One. Since he was so capable, and Brother Qi was also in the entertainment industry, could she perhaps help him secure something?
If successful, Brother Qi would be able to fulfill his acting dream!
Thinking of this, Yaoyao's round, big eyes curved into a smile, and her gaze towards the Fated One became a little more concerned.
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