"You must be Shen Jie, the one Aunt Wang mentioned?"
The girl said, handing him the menu. "Take a look and see what you'd like to eat."
"Okay, what flavors do you like?"
Shen Jie asked politely as he took the menu.
They quickly ordered and then started chatting, exchanging questions and answers.
It was strange, and also magical.
This was the first time in years that he could chat so easily face-to-face with a woman.
His gynophobia seemed to have vanished.
He felt as if he were basking in the spring breeze, even experiencing a hint of happiness.
Unconsciously, Shen Jie began to look forward to their next meeting.
"I live in Roland Residential Area next door. How about you? I'll pick you up next time we eat."
The girl smiled and replied, "Sure, I actually live very close to here too, in Xingfu Residential Area."
They ate and chatted.
Talking and laughing, the atmosphere was filled with pink bubbles.
Suddenly, both their phones chimed simultaneously.
"Ding~ The 'Daily Healing in the Underworld' live stream you follow has started, come and watch~"
Shen Jie glanced at it. "It's starting already."
He thought of something and asked Zuo Yuanyuan opposite him,
"The 'Daily Healing in the Underworld' live stream, do you watch it?"
Zuo Yuanyuan chuckled, "Yes, I do."
So they were both viewers.
They exchanged a knowing smile. "Shall we watch it together?"
...
"The streamer has finally started broadcasting!!!!"
"I'm here ||ヽ(*￣▽￣*)ノミ|Ю Move aside, friends in front!"
"My kid has already started school, and the streamer is finally broadcasting!"
As the stream began, the number of viewers in the live room soared.
Without any lag.
The viewers were more enthusiastic than ever, with bullet comments and gifts flying by.
The show was on.
Over the years, Ghost Festival, annual meetings, the journey to the Third Hall, the realm of the failing ghost...
From when the streamer was just a minor Wuchang to now a steady and reliable captain.
Many viewers had gone from studying to graduating, from being single to getting married and having children.
There were countless old fans.
Some even had children who were old enough to run errands, and they couldn't help but brag to their own kids.
"Back in the Ghost Festival, I even had close, face-to-face contact with a Ghost Messenger."
The child, mimicking his father's demeanor, retorted unyieldingly, "Then I made friends with a ghost last night!"
The father: "Hahaha, how can a ghost be as powerful as a Ghost Messenger... Wait, what did you say?!"
He jumped back, "Who did you say you made friends with?! Where is the ghost?!"
Besides these stories that could easily turn into horror tales, there were also those who showed off their talents to their children.
Father: "It's just a middle school reading comprehension question. I even wrote couplets with my own hands back then!"
The child's eyes lit up (✧◡✧): "Dad is amazing!"
The mother suppressed a giggle: "...Pfft!"
Those couplets, he still had the nerve to mention them.
She still remembered them vividly—
Upper couplet: Working and resting, firewood, rice, oil, and salt, tired like a dog.
Lower couplet: Marrying a wife and having children, demolition and winning the lottery, reaching the peak.
Horizontal couplet: Rich next year.
The child saw an opportunity: "Mom, tell me quickly."
The father quickly stopped her, "You absolutely cannot say that! Go, go, go, don't delay me in helping my son with his homework."
...
Watching the old fans share their amusing stories, the new fans were filled with envy.
They quickly squeezed in and sat down, eagerly anticipating.
Shen Jie, watching on screen, found it amusing and couldn't help but share with Zuo Yuanyuan:
"I wrote couplets during that craze back then too, hahaha..."
Zuo Yuanyuan seemed surprised, "Really?"
"Yes. I'll show you if I get the chance."
Shen Jie's mood was unexpectedly good.
As he watched the streamer enter Xingfu Residential Area in the live stream,
He casually asked, "Oh, isn't this your neighborhood?"
Zuo Yuanyuan took a look. "It really is."
At this moment, Shen Jie clearly had no idea what was about to happen.
...
"This is a residential area that makes people happy."
Jiang Lin explained to the viewers in the live stream as he entered the community:
"Whether you live here or have visited, you will feel happiness."
(°o°〃)!!
The viewers were amazed, "Really? Is there such a place?"
"Does it really bring happiness just because it's called Xingfu Residential Area?"
"Can what the streamer says be false! I've decided, I'm moving there tomorrow!"
Who wouldn't want to go to a place that brings happiness?
Some live in tall buildings, some are in low valleys.
Some are gorgeously dressed, some are in rags.
Regardless of their status or background, everyone has their own troubles.
Wanting happiness and joy is almost everyone's desire.
"By the way... have any of you ahead thought about why the streamer would come to this residential area?"
"To guide souls?"
...
Jiang Lin glanced at the bullet comments and continued:
"This place does indeed generate a sense of happiness, and even Ghost Messengers are affected.
But this happiness is produced under unnatural circumstances.
This mission is to end this abnormal influence."
As the live stream camera entered the residential area, the viewers also saw the layout of Xingfu Residential Area.
The tallest buildings were over thirty floors, and the lowest were two or three floors, like villas.
Besides the buildings, there was also a large activity space in the community.
There were places to play basketball, walking paths, and various post-meal exercise equipment.
It was like a small park.
The landscaping was also good, appearing lush and green at first glance.
But the most eye-catching were the residents of the community.
A scene of peace and harmony!
Children were chasing and laughing in groups on the lawn.
Under the shade of the trees,
Elderly people sat on stone benches, chatting and playing chess with smiles.
As it was noon, many households had their stoves lit, with wisps of smoke curling upwards.
Jiang Lin, standing amidst it all, could smell various delicious cooking aromas.
Passing by one household, only a young woman and a little baby were at home.
The young woman was cooking for the two of them in the kitchen.
Her movements were orderly, and her expression was one of enjoyment.
"Ya!"
The little baby was playing with toys in the living room, occasionally looking at his mother in the kitchen.
He wasn't crying or running around.
When he smiled, he looked like a little angel.
It was practically the ideal interaction scene for many viewers with children.
"This little baby is too well-behaved! (Envious jpg.)"
"My child cries, makes a fuss, and throws tantrums if I'm not visible for even a second. It's infuriating that I don't have a clone!"
"Ideal situation: Baby, you be good, wait for me to make delicious food.
Reality: Waaaaaahhhhhhh— Waaaaaahhhhhhh—"
Many people resonated with this, exclaiming "Exactly! Exactly!"
Those who haven't raised children wouldn't understand that feeling of being unable to be in two places at once.
That feeling of being unable to reason with a little baby.
"This residential area looks so happy!"
"If I could gain such a wonderful life by living there, I'd want to go too,呜呜呜tat..."
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