Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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Realizing they were not competitive in the matchmaking market, the single “ghost soldiers” went all out. However, with Uncle Shen present, the recruitment work was not the boss’s responsibility. The many Taoist priests present watched as the Xiusheng Sect, which initially seemed eerie, was quickly divided into a matchmaking and recruitment area.
No one expected that this group of murderous ghost soldiers would be dealt with in this way. Everyone even witnessed the Qing soldiers, after throwing down their ghost swords, losing their domineering aura and being criticized by the personnel manager, Uncle Shen, to the point of being unable to lift their heads.
The local Taoist priests found it quite surreal, and one of them, clutching the wounds from the previous magical battle, exclaimed, “…Really, I never imagined that these weapons of mass destruction could be so docile.”
Tuan Tuanyi laughed and said, “Daoist, it’s obvious you’ve never looked for a job. These days, whether you’re human or ghost, who dares to challenge HR? Besides, their education isn’t great and their performance in other aspects is just average. They’re just lucky that the sect is expanding and recruitment is difficult right now. If they act a little more arrogant, which company would want them?”
The Xin’an Taoist priests: “…”
That makes a lot of sense.
No, what’s wrong with that statement?
Everyone looked at the three masters and disciples of Taicang Sect with difficulty breathing. After a long while, someone praised them with complicated feelings: “…I have often heard that the capital is close to the political and cultural center and the residents’ mindset is different from that of other places. Today, I have personally witnessed the way the Daoists in the capital act, and it is indeed extraordinary.”
The Taoist priests of the Beijing Taoist Association turned their gaze away in despair.
As they were talking, the gate of the Taoist temple opened, and before the crowd could step out, a group of people rushed in. They were the same Xiusheng Sect believers who had been frightened away by the thunder talismans thrown by the tall, thin man and the other Taoist priests during their battle.
The believers appeared flustered and angry. They were flustered by the explosions that had occurred inexplicably during the chaos inside the Taoist temple, and angry at the Taoist priests who had come out to investigate.
Getting married was difficult enough these days; many living people couldn’t even find a partner. It was not easy for everyone to finally have the chance to find a ghost marriage for their single relatives. And this rare opportunity had been ruined by these Taoist priests! Who could tolerate this? The old men and women are the most unreasonable; they surrounded everyone and wouldn’t let them leave: “Where did you come from?! Why are you ruining the cult leader’s plan to arrange a marriage for us?!”
However, there were now quite a few young people present, who were probably not followers of the Xiusheng Church. They clearly did not believe in the so-called “ghost family reunion” organized by the Xiusheng Sect and were all awkwardly pulling at their elders who had started the trouble: “Hey, that’s enough, stop acting crazy.”
The old lady who had spoken with Wei Xi and his apprentice earlier was accompanied by a young man with an unusually ugly expression: “Mom, stop making a scene. Have you gone mad from believing in religion? You actually believe the nonsense that so-called Master Zhang talks about? I told you it’s all fake! My sister has been dead for over a year. How can she get married after she’s gone? Come home with me now and stop talking such nonsense.”
As he spoke, he glanced somewhat embarrassedly at the Taoist priests who were surrounded in front of him, feeling that his mother’s feudal and superstitious behavior was a bit shameful.
But worldviews aren’t so easily swayed. The elders were stubborn and refused to leave. In the ensuing commotion, the young man visibly grew angry. Just then, a figure stepped forward from among the Taoist priests, raising his arm and shouting, “Fellow villagers, don’t misunderstand! We really aren’t here to cause trouble. We’ve brought our employees to participate in a ghost marriage matchmaking event, and with the help of many fellow Taoists, the matchmaking ceremony has already been successfully completed!”
Young people struggling with their families: “…”
The elderly people at the scene fell silent for a moment, then their attitude changed immediately. They looked intently at the Taoist priests behind him. The Taoist priests from both places remained silent for a long time, glancing at the lively scene in the Taoist temple that ordinary people could not see and nodded with difficulty.
“Really?” The old men exchanged doubtful glances, trying to discern the truth in their words. “Then why were you fighting with Master Qing just now?”
Master Qing, the tall, thin guy, waved his hand and said, “It’s just a blind date. We bring a lot of bachelors, and they support a lot of bachelors too. What’s so strange about competing for resources?”
The believers were somewhat bewildered; they hadn’t realized the competition was so fierce. The elderly woman at the head of the group tentatively asked Wei Xi, “So, has my Xiao Liang found a partner yet?”
Wei Xi took a look at the birth chart, and Tuan Tuanyi, who was standing next to him, immediately recognized it: “Master, isn’t this the most popular one with long, straight black hair?”
The old lady quickly nodded: “Yes! That’s right! My daughter had long hair when she passed away.”
Tuan Tuanyi was very polite to her: “Oh, so she’s your daughter. Your daughter is very popular. Several middle-level managers in our company like her. Who knows, our two families might become in-laws in the future.”
The old lady was overjoyed: “Really? Should I burn some dowry for her when I get back?”
Tuan Tuanyi laughed and said, “It’s modern society now, they don’t care about that. As long as the two people are in love, there’s no need for all that trouble. If it really works out, you can just wait to attend the wedding. The groom’s company will handle everything.”
The old lady was a little embarrassed: “That won’t do. We still need to prepare some money. We can’t rely entirely on our in-laws to pay for it.”
After quickly changing her tune, she smiled and praised, “Your company has really great benefits. The leaders even pay for the wedding of deceased employees. I’ve never heard of any other company offering such a benefit.”
Tuan Tuanyi said, “Our in-laws are willing to trust us to marry their daughter into our family, so we should show them this much sincerity.”
The old lady thought to herself how considerate the in-laws she had chosen were, while her son was simply speechless.
The tense atmosphere at the scene was immediately eased, and the two sides became more amicable. After some communication, some of the troublemakers were happy and some were disappointed, and they left peacefully one by one. However, some older men and women who were more suspicious refused to leave: “…Could these Taoist priests be trying to trick us?”
Then one of the companions pointed to the dejected couples and said, “If they were really trying to scam us, why would they tell Sister Chen and Sister Liu that their relatives didn’t get married? How can they lie like that?”
Without exception, all those who learned that their relatives had not been matched with a partner brought male relatives. They knew their relatives better than anyone else what they were like when they were alive. To be honest, the fact that the Taoist priests told them that the ghost marriage had not been arranged made it seem more real to them.
So, before leaving, the young man who had been supporting his mother also came to a realization. Before leaving, he secretly gave a shout-out to the Taoist priests present: “You Taoist priests are indeed clever. My mother is the kind of person who won’t listen to reason with you at all. This method is much better. Just make up a lie to coax her back and there won’t be so much trouble. Sigh, I really can’t understand how she could believe in such a ridiculous thing as ghost matchmaking. She just told me that I’m about to have a brother-in-law.”
Many Taoist priests: “…”
The young man, remembering the dowry and group wedding that Tuan Tuanyi had just arranged, felt ashamed and thanked Wei Xi after making the call: “Master, I’m sorry for the trouble I caused you earlier.”
Wei Xi shook his head: “We’re all family, no need to be so polite.”
Young person:”????”
The young man looked back down the mountain with a bewildered expression, completely unaware that several employees of Taicang Zong were watching his retreating figure.
“That’s my future brother-in-law? He’s quite good-looking.”
“Shameless, he should be my future brother-in-law.”
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