Chapter 468 COS Nightshade·The temptation of two souls in one body?
"Brother Yuan, Xiao He has done a good job. He has the ability, the means, and the ideas. With her here to help look after the branch, I believe the branch's business will pick up soon."
At the window on the third floor, Zhang Youhong stood behind Lin Yuan, watching He Yuelian walk back to the store.
She was obviously a woman from the Republic of China, but when she called Lin Yuan "Brother", there was really no sense of incompatibility at all, and her voice was gentle and very comfortable to listen to.
Lin Yuan felt this way, "Xiao He is indeed good, otherwise I wouldn't let her open a branch. It's not just because of the resources of the He family behind her. But the branch is not entirely used to make money. , as long as we can break even in terms of revenue, it’s more of my adventurer’s plan, and it can be regarded as some feedback to the world.”
Zhang Youhong's eyes moved slightly, "Brother Yuan, you are so noble, you remind me of an acquaintance."
"Is it noble? Maybe, by the way, what acquaintance? Haven't you been sleeping in Xiaoliu's body all this time? How can you have acquaintances?" Lin Yuan asked doubtfully.
Zhang Youhong smiled and did not answer, but her eyes were full of nostalgia.
The acquaintance she was thinking of...
"Brother Yuan, do you know she's not Xiaoliu?" He Yuelian walked in from outside the door. She also heard the conversation between the two and asked directly. At the same time, she was also confused.
But before Lin Yuan could answer, she figured it out herself.
In the "store manager's" perception, Liu Qingqing's state was schizophrenia, which was similar to the "store manager"'s own condition.
Therefore, in the current perception of the "store manager", Zhang Youhong is the second personality created after Liu Qingqing's schizophrenia.
Even if Zhang Youhong told the "store manager" about her identity, it is estimated that the "store manager" would only think that it was a second personality and would not take it seriously.
This woman... is really calculating.
For a moment, He Yuelian looked at Zhang Youhong with alert eyes.
"I know, this is Zhang Youhong, Xiao Zhang. She said that she was originally a woman from the Republic of China, and somehow she appeared in Xiao Liu's body. She was also a poor person."
Lin Yuan said while winking at He Yuelian.
Obviously, what happened here was just as He Yuelian thought. Zhang Youhong did confess to Lin Yuan and led the "store manager" to the direction she imagined.
He Yuelian pretended to be aware and nodded. When she saw Lin Yuan's pleased expression, she glanced at Zhang Youhong in a vague way, and her heart was extremely wary, "This woman is more dangerous than Liu Qingqing, and now she can appear openly and openly. The store manager may be my biggest enemy in the future. What is Liu Qingqing thinking? Even if she wants to compete with me for the position of the boss's wife, she won't release an old national monster like Zhang Youhong. Could it be that she Don’t you know that this is seeking skin from a tiger? Wait! One body, two souls, two temperaments, isn’t it possible..."
At the same time, in Liu Qingqing's body, or in her consciousness.
Liu Qingqing had discussed with Zhang Youhong before, and planned to let Zhang Youhong try to help conquer the "store manager", so as to see Zhang Youhong's methods.
But at least for now, everything seems to be going smoothly.
Where did you see it?
Naturally, this can be seen through the solemn look on the face of "love rival" He Yuelian, and this is also the best and most intuitive way to see clearly the results of his own judgment this time.
"Look, your choice is not wrong. Although I was resurrected in your body, with His protection, I can't occupy your body at all. There is actually no fundamental conflict between us. On the contrary, now, I can use my Everything will help you gain His favor. When you are successful and don’t need my supernatural power, you can return all of it to me, and then we can get back together.”
In the world of consciousness, Zhang Youhong's figure condenses.
Liu Qingqing's figure is also here, but this is the world of consciousness, and their bodies seem a bit illusory. She herself is wearing modern casual clothes, looking at Zhang Youhong, who is wearing a cheongsam, like a lady, and her whole body exudes gentle temperament. , a flash of envy flashed unconsciously in her eyes, "I hope everything will be as you said."
"This is natural, I will only help you now." Zhang Youhong smiled softly, but there was a hint of sarcasm in his eyes.
As expected, women who live in peaceful times... are better off deceiving.
His wife, you can only use this level of identity to protect yourself, but if you give it to me, I can use it to do many things.
Use His power to prevent tragedy from happening.
This is the real purpose!
Now in the eyes of the "store manager", we are one body and two souls. If you are gone in the future and only me is left, then everything about you will also be mine.
"That's right!"
Liu Qingqing seemed to have thought of something, and her sudden words made Zhang Youhong alert, obviously worried that Liu Qingqing would understand all this.
After all, as far as the current situation is concerned.
If Liu Qingqing really wants to go against her, as long as she uses the power of the "store manager", there really won't be much difficulty.
She gave up her plan to take Liu Qingqing to her old house by force, let herself live a new life, and achieve a new self. Wasn't it because she had new ideas now?
Fortunately, Liu Qingqing did not notice this.
Just as Zhang Youhong thought, Liu Qingqing was a modern woman after all, living in a peaceful era. Even if she experienced supernatural events, it was only after joining the Peace Hotel.
The moment closest to despair was also the first time she encountered a supernatural incident and was attacked by a red cheongsam.
In addition, she has not experienced a real life and death crisis, so naturally she will not have the same state of mind as Zhang Youhong, who grew up in a desperate situation, nor will she have so many thoughts.
It’s not that they are not smart enough, but that they have different circumstances, different moods, and different ways of thinking.
But similarly, Liu Qingqing, who lives in modern society and the Internet age, is far more knowledgeable than Zhang Youhong in many aspects. For example, now, she has thought of something, but she is obviously hesitant.
Even when he looked at Zhang Youhong, his face turned a little red.
Zhang Youhong was confused and frowned: "Have you thought of something important? Tell me and listen. I will try my best to help you solve it."
Liu Qingqing's expression changed, as if she had made some important decision, and she solemnly said: "Have you seen Sword of Sword 3? Do you know Solanum Solanum?"
Zhang Youhong: "Sword and Sword 3? What is that? Are there any legends about immortals and gods? If you want to say this, then stop thinking about it. There have always been only ghosts in this world, no immortals, and no gods. Including the store manager, I can't understand his existence. Maybe he is a god, but at least I can't confirm it. I know that nightshade is a common traditional Chinese medicine that clears away heat and detoxifies. It can also be used as a vegetable or flower. The fruit is like a purple pearl, and it looks pitiful. .”
Liu Qingqing opened her mouth, not knowing whether to be proud or envious.
I am proud because no matter how terrifying Zhang Youhong behaves, she is still a dead soul from the Republic of China period, with very little knowledge of modern times, almost to the point of ignorance.
I'm envious because Zhang Youhong's knowledge is so profound.
When she watched Fairy Sword 3 before, she heard that the names of the characters in it were all named after traditional Chinese medicines. She had also heard and even said things like Nine Leaves Chonglou for 2 liang and Winter Solstice Cicada Chrysalis for 1 penny.
For an ordinary white-collar worker like her, this kind of ancient puppet show is very popular.
But to say how carefully you study it, or even regard the knowledge in it as common reserve knowledge, it is really a bit embarrassing.
"It was a TV series, but that's not important. What's important is that this nightshade is not a herb, it's one of the names of people. She is the princess of the Jiang Kingdom, but due to the national war... well, these are not important, they are important. What’s more, because of her own experience, her personality was split into two, and their personalities are completely opposite.”
"The main body, Lan Kui, has blue hair and blue clothes, is as gentle as water, shy and quiet, while the other form, Red Kui, has red hair and red clothes, has a strong personality, is fierce and public."
"This kind of character setting is very interesting. Many people like it, especially men."
At the end of the sentence, Liu Qingqing's voice softened and she seemed a little embarrassed.
The smile on Zhang Youhong's face also stiffened a little. Even though she was a resurrected soul from the Republic of China, she had never been in love. Taking the initiative to pursue a man now was enough to challenge her lower limit. It was better now.
This Liu Qingqing was not polite to her at all.
She actually wants to let herself and her play the role of two souls, and then use this as a selling point to please a man?
Liu Qingqing was quite embarrassed at first, but when she saw that Zhang Youhong's face didn't look good, her heart immediately settled down and she regained her composure.
At this moment, she deeply realized what it meant:
As long as I am not embarrassed, others will be embarrassed!
In order to get Zhang Youhong to agree, Liu Qingqing said thoughtfully: "You can't... can't you?"
Zhang Youhong is not a man. This kind of question of whether it will work or not is not fatal to her, but she suddenly thought of something, "Is this Liu Qingqing intentional? He knows that I want to replace him, so I use this kind of person." Let’s bind the two of us”
But looking at Liu Qingqing's poor acting skills, she began to doubt her own judgment.
Maybe, it's just a coincidence?
never mind.
"Let's do this for now and see the effect."
He Yuelian naturally didn't know what was happening in Liu Qingqing's consciousness, but she felt the threat from Liu Qingqing and Zhang Youhong.
Palace fight?
Doesn't exist.
She and Liu Qingqing both knew what the "store manager" cared about, so even if they had to fight, they would fight based on their own contributions to the Peace Hotel, rather than engaging in palace battle scenes like those in idol dramas.
It's just that today's situation undoubtedly caused He Yuelian to lose points slightly.
"We need to recruit a security guard here, and it needs to be an animal trainer. We don't want to scare everyone like Lao Fan, but we must at least have some skills." Lin Yuan said.
He Yuelian wanted to say that she had the solution and the strength to solve it, but looking at Lin Yuan's serious look, she swallowed the words that came to her mouth.
Yes. Her persona is that of a beautiful manager, and after being promoted to the head of the branch, she does not include a terrifying ghost controller who can forcibly snatch away other people's ghosts and suppress most of the ghost realm.
If such an identity were to be exposed, she couldn't imagine what the consequences would be, and she didn't dare to think about it.
Just, recruiting people?
"Brother Yuan, I have some friends who are quite good. Maybe I can invite them to come out." Zhang Youhong suddenly said, with excitement shining in his eyes.
Lin Yuan asked doubtfully: "Do you still have friends in this field?"
Zhang Youhong smiled and said: "Ah, I know some of them. They are all pretty good, but they are temporarily recuperating in a small town for some special reasons. If Brother Yuan needs it, I can invite them, and the fee is not high. Normal level is fine.”
Are you recuperating for some special reason?
Lin Yuan said thoughtfully: "You don't have a criminal record, right?"
Zhang Youhong said: "Brother Yuan, don't worry. Few of them should know each other now, so there will definitely be no problem. I can guarantee this."
"Okay, then I'll leave this to you. Before that, let the robots take care of it." Lin Yuan said and sighed, "It's a pity. The robot production line at the post office is so cruel. It’s too inhumane to fill the body of a robot with the consciousness of a dying person.”
Dear Brother Yuan, can you not show a look of yearning when you say this? This makes it difficult for younger brothers and younger sisters to hold back.
Zhang Youhong pursed her lips.
He Yuelian also lowered her head.
"Ahem! So what? I came here today mainly for some detailed issues." Lin Yuan also noticed that something was wrong with his performance and quickly changed the topic, "Xiao He, divide an area in your store Come out, Xiaoliu will arrange for a robot to come over, and I will also install the directional portal for exchanging commemorative coins. The rules for consumption are the same as in the store, do you understand?”
He Yuelian finally understood why the "store manager" and Liu Qingqing came suddenly. It turned out to be for this matter, which was understandable.
But...
Putting a robot in the store wouldn't mean giving your branch a pair of eyes belonging to Liu Qingqing?
He pretends to be a public servant for personal gain, but he has no reason to refuse. This is really awesome!
"And how to distinguish the places where ordinary people and animal trainers eat. This gray world... It should be a new type of space technology, right? Does it belong to your family? It is obviously in the same place, but there will be more It has created a small space that is independent of reality, and it has the same layout as the store. This is similar to the space cage on the third floor of Xiao Wang's house," Lin Yuan said suddenly.
His eyes were very clear.
But being enveloped by the ghost realm of ghost paintings is different, because the place enveloped by it will enter the ghost realm of ghost paintings, and there is no so-called real place in the same place.
But after Lin Yuan's words fell, everything changed.
As the controller of the ghost paintings, He Yuelian can clearly sense the changes in the ghost realm of the ghost paintings. She has two choices.
One is to directly shroud reality into the ghost realm of ghost paintings as before, making the people and objects here become part of the ghost paintings.
The other is to separate the two layers of space, the real place and the ghost painting ghost realm, which are independent of each other and do not affect each other.
Within the scope of the branch, the effect of the ghost painting was fixed to the latter effect, and even she, the owner of the ghost painting, could not make changes.
Entry into these two floors is through the same door, which is inside the branch.
But she also has no control over the conditions for entering, but chooses them passively - when ordinary people enter, they enter a real branch, while a ghost controller enters a branch in a ghostly realm painted by ghosts.
certainly.
As the head of the branch and the owner of the ghost painting, she can transform the space after the customer enters, which she can do.
Power is restricted.
But He Yuelian did not feel uneasy or dissatisfied. Instead, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you, Brother Yuan."
"???"
Lin Yuan was stunned for a moment, and then said: "I should be the one thanking you. You brought all your own space equipment for the sake of the store. Don't worry, you will still need to develop the business of this branch in the future. I will not kill the donkey.”
At this time, Lin Yuan looked at He Yuelian as if he were looking at a big treasure.
He had previously arranged for the four top chefs to invite their family and friends to come to the store to eat. At that time, the store's business was still very poor and resources were limited, so there was no way around it.
But at that time, He Yuelian brought an octopus monster over, which was very inconsistent with her status as the eldest lady of the He family in Tai O City.
Lin Yuan originally thought that the He family was just like that, or in decline, otherwise it would be impossible not to have some ghost money and ghost controllers on hand.
But now it seems that the He family did not support He Yuelian working in his store, so they cut off He Yuelian's living expenses and bank cards.
Now I should have seen the potential of the Peace Hotel, so I started investing, and this space equipment is a good proof!
certainly.
The purpose of businessman's investment must be to make a profit. The He family must have valued the business ability of the branch?
Lin Yuan's excitement gradually calmed down, "Xiao He, this branch will be handed over to you from now on. You won't let me down, right?"
Originally the answer could be given instantly, but looking at Lin Yuan's serious eyes, He Yuelian only felt a tremor in her heart.
After a while, she said solemnly: "Brother Yuan, don't worry."
"Okay, I believe you, but the ugly words are ahead. If anyone dares to harm the interests of the store, then all I can do is say sorry."
After patting He Yuelian on the shoulder, Lin Yuan took Zhang Youhong downstairs.
He Yuelian stayed where she was, her eyes full of fear and uneasiness. She obviously didn't understand why Lin Yuan had just said such a warning.
Did you do something wrong?
Or...
Looking at Zhang Youhong's back, He Yuelian pursed her thin lips tightly, and a flash of anger flashed in her eyes, "Is it you? Is it you, are you causing trouble? You just started to make small moves after just one day away, and you seem to be successful? Bastard ! ”
Angry as hell, she didn't let it get to her head.
After Lin Yuan and Zhang Youhong left, He Yuelian took out a painting, which was a derivative of a ghost painting.
She now controls the ghost painting, and she is the source of the ghost painting, but the body of the ghost painting is still there, and the real ghost painting is not with her. Instead, it is placed in Room 207 of the Peace Hotel, that is, The room where she always stayed.
Apparently to her.
Room 207 of the Peace Hotel was far safer than her own.
The derived ghost painting is not difficult for her, as long as it is given a certain amount of supernatural power, and the condition is just an ordinary painting.
This painting was something she asked Boss He to prepare before. It was a portrait.
And who else could the person in this portrait be besides Lin Yuan?
She hung this derivative ghost painting in the master bedroom of the room on the third floor. In this way, even if she left the store, the derivative ghost painting existed, and the ghost realm of the ghost painting could envelope the hotel for a long time.
certainly.
The ghost realm is restricted by her and will only cover the branch and will not spread out and affect the surrounding environment. Moreover, ordinary people cannot see it at all. Only when the ghost controller enters the branch door will he automatically enter the ghost realm. among.
In this way, the hotel is almost ready.
At the entrance to the gate on the first floor, a small room where only one person can stand has been set up, including the wooden man who did not know whether it was sent by Zhang Youhong or Liu Qingqing. They are also standing inside, ready to exchange commemorative coins for ghosts.
There is a light door next to it, and there is also a wooden man standing next to the light door.
As long as a ghost controller comes to redeem it, the handed over ghost will pass through this light door and be transported to the nano laboratory underground of the Peace Hotel, where it will be temporarily imprisoned until it can be sent to the Caesar Hotel the next day.
The rest of the situation in the lobby is no different from that of the Peace Hotel.
In the back kitchen, there is also a light door. This light door is connected to the back kitchen of the Peace Hotel, and was also installed after Lin Yuan arrived just now.
After all, the branch has not hired a chef yet, and the dishes here need to be prepared in the store and brought over, which is very convenient.
There were no customers in the store now, so He Yuelian walked directly in and returned to the kitchen of the Peace Hotel in the blink of an eye. The sounds of cutting and cooking vegetables could be heard in her ears.
"You're back? How's the situation in the branch? The boss and Xiao Liu just came back. Xiao Liu is fine, but the boss's expression doesn't seem to be good." Tong Qian asked while cooking.
Her eyes were always focused on the work in hand, while the kitten on her shoulder, which was crying silently all the time, turned its head with a questioning look in its eyes.
With three faces, she can do three things at once, but her ability is the simplest, as simple as eating and drinking.
Without waiting for He Yuelian to answer, Fang Shiming, who was bent over, chuckled and said: "I must be dissatisfied with the branch. Speaking of which, the He family in Tai O City is not in the hotel business, but in the casino business. To open a branch like this, And it’s up to our circle of friends to take over the matter of opening branches across the country.”
(End of chapter)