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Guo Senior looked a bit pale, probably startled by what I said about Yin Liao. The dates in the conditions were easy to handle; I could just ask someone familiar. But hair and skin are personal items—how could I ask for those? Should I tell them I'm planning to use some tricks and need to borrow a bit of skin? This feels like something out of a ghost story.
Second Uncle had already explained the details to me, so I repeated it: "This is Ajan Master's requirement. Since you specified the peach blossom, additional sorcery must be added for assistance. Thai Sorcery typically uses the body as a medium. Hair and skin have no strict limitations; even dead skin that has fallen off will do. If you really find it troublesome, you can pay an extra three thousand to have Ajan Master perform it from a distance."
Guo Senior was taken aback and quickly said never mind; he would find a way to get those items. At the same time, he expressed his dissatisfaction with Zodiac's conditions: "What’s with the different Zodiac? Why do we have to pay more? This Amulet is too expensive."
I was somewhat displeased and replied, "Are you implying that I'm trying to scam you for just a few thousand dollars? Ajan Master said that the Dragon, Tiger, and Ox Zodiac have restraining effects on the sorcery, which complicates things. If it weren't for my family being familiar with Ajan Master, he wouldn't even want to take on this job. If you don't believe me, ask around and confirm before coming back."
Seeing that I was upset, Guo Senior quickly smiled and said, "Alright, I believe you. By the way, what is Taku? Is it material for building pagodas?"
This question was clearly an attempt to ease the tension. I shook my head and said, "Taku refers to Thai talismans; most Symbolic Pipe actually refer to Taku."
Guo Senior nodded as if he understood but still seemed confused. He said, "This thing sounds terrifying; is there another kind?"
Clearly, he thought it was expensive. I internally scoffed at someone wanting to take advantage of women while being afraid of spending money! However, to close the deal, I had to remain patient and explained: "There's another kind called Heart Lock Cloth. As long as you wear the cloth and apply the matching Heart Lock Ointment on someone you like, they will easily develop feelings for you."
After hearing this, Guo Senior muttered, "Sounds like a sedative; is this considered an Amulet?"
From a certain perspective, whether it's Authentic, Yin talismans, Kuman, or little spirits, they are all subcategories of Amulet. However, Heart Lock Cloth and Heart Lock Ointment can't really be classified as proper Amulet. They are closer to Voodoo. They don't require much worship and can be used anytime. Most people who buy these are those who frequent bars and nightclubs; they're suitable for one-night stands.
Guo Senior then asked if Heart Lock Cloth could make love last longer. Annoyed by his earlier attitude, I replied curtly, "Do you think taking a cheap Viagra will keep a man hard for life?"
Guo Senior immediately understood my meaning. His face turned slightly red as he thought for a moment, but ultimately decided to buy the Love Binding Charm. The Heart Lock Ointment is also made from various Yin Liao, and using it requires direct contact, which is akin to touching a dead body. Given Guo Senior's personality, he naturally preferred offerings from a distance.
I felt a surge of joy inside but maintained a calm exterior. Second Uncle told me that as a favor to a classmate, the Love Binding Charm could be priced at eight hundred, but if it was specifically for attracting peach blossoms, it would cost at least twelve hundred; otherwise, there would be no profit, and I would have to cover the shipping costs. He had no idea that I would turn around and make nearly three thousand from this, not much different from what I had given Teacher Qin for the Sedative.
After returning home, Guo Senior spent about three or four days gathering his hair and some dead skin. He spent several hundred to enlist the help of that Senior Sister's roommate. I heard that it was done while she was bathing, taking the opportunity to collect the items. His name and date of birth were written on a piece of paper. As for his Zodiac, based on the year, he was born in the Year of the Pig.
I sent these items to Second Uncle. During this time, Guo Senior came to see me almost every day to ask about the progress, which became quite annoying. I regretted making this deal and wished I could just give him a fake item to settle things.
Ten days later, Second Uncle sent the Love Binding Charm. I intended to transfer the money, but he jokingly refused. A mere thousand or eighteen hundred was nothing to Second Uncle. He hoped I could use this opportunity to expand my network in college. For a businessman, cash is always less valuable than connections.
The Love Binding Charm looked like a sitting Evil Spirit, adorned with two strange Spells, and its bright red eyes were quite frightening. If it weren't covered in Gold Paint, no one would dare hold it. After examining it for a while, before making payment, Guo Senior asked me, "This little thing costs four thousand? If it doesn't work, can I get a refund?"
I was already impatient with him and snatched back the Love Binding Charm, saying, "Do you think this is an appliance? If you believe in it, buy it; if not, forget it. My family doesn't want me involved in this; my grandfather even called yesterday to scold me. If you don't buy it, I'll sell it to someone else; no one else has any interest in her."
Perhaps Guo Senior had never encountered such an audacious junior before, but he needed something from me. His face changed colors as he hesitated but ultimately gritted his teeth and handed me four thousand yuan. Considering the cash in hand, I patiently reminded him: "The main purpose of the Love Binding Charm is to attract peach blossoms, so once your wish is fulfilled, you must remember to perform your gratitude at least three times a month in front of it; otherwise, there will be trouble."
Guo Senior looked surprised and embarrassed yet somewhat excited as he said, "Why do I have to do it in front of it? That feels so awkward!"
I replied, "What's awkward about it? It won't talk anyway; just handle it as you see fit. If you don't express your gratitude and something goes wrong, don't blame me."
Guo Senior took the Love Binding Charm and left while I looked at the four thousand yuan in my hand with mixed feelings. A no-cost business yielding four thousand profit—this money was too easy to make. No wonder Second Uncle has been running back and forth to mainland China these past few years; it's truly a lucrative opportunity here.
Considering this was my first business deal, I made sure to visit the Business Department every week to check if there were any updates from Guo Senior. This was important for my reputation; if successful, it would be a great start; if not, I might as well forget about doing business at school in the future.
Two weeks ago, Guo Senior expressed that there had been no progress. By the weekend of the third week, he came to find me, very excited, saying that the Senior Sister had encountered a problem and had taken the initiative to ask him for help. Moreover, she wanted to treat him to dinner as a thank you.
I was also very happy and said, "You should keep up the momentum and strike while the iron is hot. I wish you success in winning her heart!"
Guo Senior laughed heartily and said, "If we get married, I’ll have to invite you to the wedding."
I chuckled softly, thinking he was getting ahead of himself; they were just starting out and already talking about marriage. However, from this point of view, it was clear that Guo Senior had genuine feelings for that Senior Sister and wasn't just playing around.
A week later, Guo Senior excitedly told me that their relationship had progressed rapidly over the past few days. Especially yesterday, when they went for a walk in the park, their hands accidentally brushed against each other and they hadn't separated since. That evening, Guo Senior shared that he had given his first kiss.
I found it amusing that he only gave his first kiss in his senior year of college; he was quite honest about it. As the saying goes, if the client is happy, then it's good. I felt relieved, thinking that even if things didn't work out in the end, Guo Senior couldn't blame me for it. This first deal could finally come to a satisfying conclusion.
As the saying goes, good news lifts one's spirits. Although Guo Senior didn't dare to openly say that it was due to the power of the Love Binding Charm that he and the Senior Sister got together, he did mention it privately to some close friends. After all, this was something beyond common understanding, and many people wanted to brag about it.
Soon after, another person came to buy an Amulet from me. It was another senior from the Business Department named Zheng, who was Guo Senior's roommate. However, he wasn't buying it for himself but wanted to get one for his father.
Speaking of his father, he was also quite a legend. Years ago, he was a small fisherman along the coast. One day while fishing at sea, he accidentally pulled up a beautifully crafted Safe. When he broke it open, he found it filled with USD and several gold bars.
Back then, having ten thousand yuan made someone wealthy; with such a windfall, his father quickly moved his family out of the fishing village overnight. After arriving on the mainland and leveraging some connections from back then, he started a seafood business.
At that time, businesspeople experienced ups and downs and had a poor reputation; Zheng's father was quite lucky as his seafood business thrived. At its peak, his net worth reached several million.
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