CHAPTER 1466: CHAPTER 629: BLESSED BY THE BUDDHA, TURNING FORTUNE AND COMMUNING WITH THE SPIRIT

Ma Ming does live streaming and makes videos. He’s originally a social butterfly, and ever since he suddenly skyrocketed to fame and his popularity soared, his attitude has inflated.

Lately, he’s done a few product placements and made millions directly, pocketing a whopping amount, which makes him disregard others even more.

"Heaven and earth, I alone am supreme!"

That’s Ma Ming’s current mindset.

"Hey, Classmate Jiang, wanna add me as a friend?"

Ma Ming flicked his hair: "I’m a big influencer with tens of millions of followers, can’t I add some prestige to your friend circle?"

Ma Ming swayed his left hand, rotating the Buddha beads bracelet on his wrist.

Most influencers worry about falling off like shooting stars, but not Ma Ming, because he has this bracelet.

Blessed by Buddha, good fortune and spirit connection.

Ever since he unexpectedly received this courier and put on the bracelet, Ma Ming’s luck suddenly improved; almost all his wishes have come true.

Of course, Ma Ming is no fool. He also worries that the bracelet might harm his body, so he only makes the most important wishes.

Like staying famous forever.

As long as he’s famous, fame, wealth, and women will all come rolling in.

Jiang Yitong turned her head, pretending not to hear.

She’s pretending to be a wealthy heiress, partly for vanity to receive others’ admiring gazes and enjoy a sense of superiority, partly to marry a Diamond King.

Someone like Ma Ming is definitely not within her criteria for partner selection.

Besides money, what else does he have?

And he can’t keep being popular forever!

"Heh, Classmate Jiang is quite aloof!"

Ma Ming sneered.

Besides being pretty and coming from a rich family, what else?

Just wait till I make a wish, you’ll be on your knees licking my microphone obediently.

Ma Ming studied philosophy and initially did educational videos, so he’s well-read across the internet and stumbled upon these mysterious and bizarre items called Taboo things.

In his view, the Buddha beads bracelet on his hand must be a piece of Taboo things.

"Can you hold this for me?"

Ma Ming handed the selfie stick to Li Wei.

Li Wei was flabbergasted for a moment, not moving. Though he’s honest by nature, he’s not stupid. Even an idiot could see that Ma Ming was irritating.

"Hold it!"

Ma Ming’s tone was firm. He actually intended for Lin Baici to hold it, but he didn’t know why. Those eyes of Lin Baici made him dare not act recklessly.

He always felt that if he spoke those words, he would definitely get his head smashed.

"Ignore him!"

Before Cai Wenqi finished speaking, Ma Ming had already stuffed the selfie stick into Li Wei’s hand; then he touched the Buddha beads bracelet on his left wrist and made a wish.

"Blessed by Buddha, I hope Jiang Yitong will like me for my intellectual charm and unrestrained demeanor!"

After Ma Ming finished saying this in his heart, it felt like cold air suddenly swept through, making everyone uncomfortable.

It’s like when you finish night classes, on your way home, you turn around and suddenly see a pair of eyes staring at you from behind a streetlamp.

Gurgle!

Lin Baici’s stomach growled, bringing forth a hunger.

"Hmm?"

Lin Baici frowned, staring at Ma Ming,

What the heck?

Does this guy have Taboo things on him?

Ma Ming’s bracelet was covered by his cuff, so Lin Baici couldn’t see it, but he heard the faint sound of collision when the beads were rotated.

Nowadays, people love to fiddle with these things!

Lin Baici instantly thought of the wealthy second-generation Qi Heng he met at Haijing·one bar; he had this item, seemingly a mass-produced Taboo thing.

He also felt hunger the first time he had dinner with Qian Jiahui and Su Manni. Thinking back now, maybe Su Manni also has a similar Buddha beads bracelet.

Qi Heng mentioned this thing is magical and can bring good fortune!

"Could it be a God at work?"

Lin Baici pondered, having experienced the pollution at Wanda Plaza and the super arcade; he already knows that Gods are hiding within the Human Kingdom.

[A guy who squanders his fortune recklessly won’t live long!]

[Rotten garbage, not even dogs eat it!]

Eater God commented.

Jiang Yitong shivered. Compared to others, she felt a chill that made her uncomfortable, even a bit nauseous.

"Thanks!"

Ma Ming took the selfie stick back from Li Wei.

Several students looked at Ma Ming.

Because Zheng Yunfeng had already shouted ’600 yuan for two times,’ they wanted to know if Ma Ming would continue to toss money.

Ma Ming raised his hand.

"One thousand yuan!"

The offhand tone and posture made Li Wei envious.

Spending one thousand yuan as casually as some spend one yuan.

The auction concluded.

The etiquette senior held a tray and brought the auction item over. As she walked, one could see the beautiful legs wrapped in black stockings under the cheongsam.

And the sound of high heels colliding with the floor.

"Senior, you’re really giving it your all. It’s still early spring, aren’t you cold?"

Ma Ming asked with a smile.

The senior in the cheongsam showed no expression. After Ma Ming received the item, she walked to Lin Baici: "Classmate, I haven’t seen you before, which department are you from?"

"I’m from Haijing Polytechnic!"

Lin Baici smiled: "Just came to have fun today!"

"Want me to take you around?"

The senior in the cheongsam seemed attracted to Lin Baici’s face and judging by his attire, he probably wasn’t short on cash.

"Thanks, my buddy will accompany me!"

Lin Baici patted Li Wei’s shoulder.

When the senior in the qipao looked over, Li Wei immediately got nervous: "Se... senior, hello!"

His voice was a bit stuttered.

"Hello!"

The senior in the qipao smiled and responded, but Cai Wenqi knew that was just out of politeness. With Li Wei’s nervous behavior, he had already lost the chance to even know her.

Lin Baici also sighed. Li Wei, can you first gain some confidence?

Poverty, that’s innate, unavoidable. But knowledge, temperament, and conversation skills, these can be acquired later. Can you at least be neither servile nor overbearing?

The auction continues!

Jiang Yitong pondered for a few minutes, then walked up to Lin Baici and softly suggested, "Want to go for a walk?"

Li Wei, Cai Wenqi, the senior in the qipao, and Ma Ming all looked at Jiang Yitong, taken aback.

They didn’t realize that Jiang Yitong wanted to negotiate with Lin Baici; they thought she fancied this guy because ever since Jiang Yitong started university, she not only didn’t date but also clarified any rumors the moment they appeared.

One could say she is quite self-respecting!

But today, what’s going on?

"Both sisters love beauty and the madam loves money; the ancients did not deceive me!"

The senior in the qipao despised Jiang Yitong in her heart, but when she turned and saw Lin Baici’s profile...

Alright!

I understand you.

With such a handsome guy, who can resist?

As the saying goes, after being a soldier for three years, even a sow looks like Diao Chan, and vice versa. After four years in a normal university, the senior in the qipao really was desperate to start dating.

The best years can’t be spent alone!

When the auction reached the twelfth item, Lin Baici’s stomach growled again, but this time it seemed to come from outside.

Lin Baici turned his head, staring at the small auditorium’s door.

Not long after, an elderly man with graying hair came in, about sixty years old, full of spirit, wearing tortoiseshell glasses on his nose.

Behind him was a student carrying a suitcase.

The hosting auctioneer Zheng Yunfeng immediately paused the auction and loudly announced, "Professor Tan is here, let’s give a warm welcome!"

"Professor Tan Zengshan, he is the initiator of this charity ball. Every year he donates two-thirds of his salary to help children in impoverished mountain areas!"

"This kind deed has been ongoing for 25 years!"

As Zheng Yunfeng introduced Tan Zengshan, the small auditorium erupted in applause, not just for show but truly moved by the professor’s actions.

"Yunfeng, why do you say these things?"

Professor Tan shook his head, displeased in his heart.

"Professor, such deeds need to be publicized to encourage more people to do good!"

Zheng Yunfeng explained.

"Everyone has their own thoughts; you shouldn’t guide others!"

Professor Tan retorted, "Donations, no matter how much, are about the heart, not forcing someone to contribute due to face or other reasons!"

"You must understand, people don’t like doing things that make them uncomfortable!"

Li Wei felt this old professor had such righteous beliefs.

"I got it!"

Zheng Yunfeng was dismissive internally, but outwardly he appeared eager to learn.

"Little He, give it to him!"

Professor Tan instructed.

"Okay!"

He Tao, Tan Zengshan’s graduate student, walked onto the small stage, placed the suitcase on the table, opened it, and then handed a list to Zheng Yunfeng.

There was commotion in the small auditorium.

"It’s here, it’s here!"

Cai Wenqi was excited: "The main event is here!"

Every year at the charity ball, Professor Tan offers five items for auction, some real, some fake. It all depends on one’s insight and luck.

Last year, a third-year senior bought a vase from the late Qing Dynasty for twelve thousand yuan, which was worth one hundred fifty thousand, an absolute steal.

Many people stood on tiptoe, stretching their necks to look into the suitcase.

Gurgling!

Lin Baici’s stomach growled again, the hunger evident.

"What’s going on?"

Lin Baici was taken aback,

Taboo things?

Was it that silver dollar?

Lin Baici turned his head, looking at Tan Zengshan. Is he a God Hunter?

Does he know this silver dollar is a taboo object?

Was the hunger I felt earlier in front of the office building because of this silver dollar?

"Wenqi, what does he teach?"

Lin Baici asked softly.

"History!"

Cai Wenqi licked her lips: "Baici, which one do you think is the antique, the most valuable?"

In Cai Wenqi’s view, Lin Baici, being a God Hunter, surely knew about these things.

[A Yuan Big head, originating from early Republican China, brought out from God’s ruins by a tomb raider. When you hold it and conduct transactions, someone will always miscalculate some money in your favor!]

[A little adds up, grains gather into a tower, you will gradually become wealthier.]

[Holding it, you will become increasingly stingy, unwilling to spend a dime beyond maintaining basic survival needs!]

[Saving money becomes the world’s happiest thing!]

Listening to the Eater God’s evaluation, Lin Baici felt this silver dollar was quite good.

An artifact for taking small advantages.

But the negative effects were too daunting.

Lin Baici didn’t want to have billions and not be willing to spend even a yuan.

That would be too tragic.

On stage, Zheng Yunfeng announced, the auction would continue.