The Heiress' Savage Comeback

Chapter 280 Ensuring His Well-being

Simone and her companions adhered to the map and instructions provided on their mission card, eventually reaching the seventh shop. This particular shop was known for its custom-made seals, offering a wide array of choices for its clientele. Upon their arrival, they noticed a young man, clad in a religious robe, engaged in a conversation with the shopkeeper. From their exchange, it was evident that he was there to collect a seal he had previously commissioned. The sight of the young man stirred excitement among the viewers in the live stream room. 'He's quite striking from this angle!' 'Impressive! He's the first individual Simone and her team have come across in this shop. They should extend an invitation for him to be a guest.' 'Absolutely, invite him! Simone, seize the moment!' It was clear that a significant number of viewers were admirers of physical attractiveness. Observing his attire, Simone was convinced that this individual would be an ideal guest for this episode. She proposed to Aaron, "Why don't you approach him?" Eager to impress Simone, Aaron agreed and walked over to the young man. He greeted him respectfully, "Excuse me." The young man in the religious robe turned to face Aaron, offering a courteous smile. "How may I assist you?" This unexpected change in demeanor caused the viewers in the live stream room to express their admiration, praising his handsome features and charismatic presence. Simone also took note of his appealing appearance—fair complexion, attractive features, a subtle smile playing at the corners of his lips, and clear, bright eyes. He exuded a sophisticated and elegant aura, with every gesture radiating a scholarly and gentle demeanor. If he were to swap his green religious robe for a white brocade one, he would emanate an ethereal and celestial aura. Aaron was taken aback by the young man's appearance. He hadn't anticipated the first person they encountered to be so striking. In the entertainment industry, the young man would undoubtedly stand out, particularly with his elegant and ethereal demeanor, which had the potential to catapult him to popularity. Aaron smiled and explained their live-streamed variety show to the young man, emphasizing the need to invite the first person they met as a guest."So, we would like to extend an invitation for you to be a guest." The young man initially appeared bewildered, wearing a slightly confused expression. He queried, "But I have never participated in a variety show before, and I'm unfamiliar with it. Is that acceptable?" Simone noticed that his voice was as soothing as a clear spring, very pleasing to the ear. The fans in the live stream room, captivated by his voice, started to cheer once again. Aaron smiled and reassured him, "It's perfectly fine, even if you're unfamiliar. Would you consider giving it a shot and joining us?" The man contemplated for a moment before asking, "How long will the recording of your program take? I have some prior engagements and will be departing from Cubilis next week."Aaron responded, "We will be filming for a week, starting today, and it will conclude just in time for next week." The man hesitated. "I'll give it some thought." Aaron nodded. "Sure!" The trio gave the man some time to ponder, and they strolled around the shop, examining the seals. Meanwhile, the program staff promptly approached the man and provided a comprehensive explanation of their variety show live broadcast, introducing the gameplay and showing him some thrilling clips from the previous two episodes on their phones. Jonah, having seen the demeanor of this novice through the live broadcast, insisted that they must do their utmost to persuade him to be a guest. This would undoubtedly draw a crowd of fans to watch the live broadcast.This episode of the variety show was a competition among talented individuals, with most of them being attractive men. After various recommendations and persuasions from the staff, the man finally agreed to give it a shot. However, he stipulated that if he felt uncomfortable or decided against continuing his participation later on, the program team should allow him to withdraw. The program team readily agreed to this condition. Simone was casually perusing the displayed seals. Suddenly, her attention was drawn to a corner where a seal appeared quite ancient. The jade seal, with its dark green hue, initially seemed ordinary and unremarkable. Most people might even feel a sense of aversion upon seeing it. However, she noticed clusters of negative energy surrounding the seal. It must have been nurtured in a place saturated with negative energy, and it was capable of being utilized as a geomancy attack weapon. Typically, it was challenging to activate negative energy, and the quantity available was generally low. It might suffice to perform a minor action. However, using it in battles becomes problematic. With this seal, she could amplify the negative energy, making it significantly stronger. Simone inquired the shopkeeper, "May I examine this seal?" The shopkeeper nodded. "Certainly, feel free." Simone picked it up and scrutinized it carefully, finding no signs of tampering.The presence of the negative energy was natural and rare. It was exceedingly rare and difficult to encounter. She touched the seal with her hand, ensuring there were no issues. She was taken aback. Upon lowering her gaze to the seal, her eyes narrowed. Within the seal, there was an aura of a master, indicating that the seal likely belonged to a master in the past. Suppressing her emotions, she asked in a composed tone, "Is this seal available for purchase?" The shopkeeper smiled and replied, "If you're interested in purchasing it, you can discuss it with this young religious priest. He consigned it to our shop." Simone had already surmised as much, but she feigned surprise on her face. "So, it was consigned by the religious priest. Does that mean it's available for sale?"The young man smiled and confirmed, "Yes, it's available for sale. It was gifted to me by an elder. However, he mentioned that I wasn't destined for it and instructed me to find its rightful owner." He looked at Simone and added, "I've had this seal consigned for three years, and you are the first person to express interest in it. It seems you are its rightful owner." Simone smiled. "So, it turns out that I am indeed destined for it." A map, a designated store, and, coincidentally, it's a seal shop. This is truly "destined." She asked, "How much?" The man smiled gently. "Since we are destined, I'll gift it to you. After all, it's merely an old and worthless seal." Simone shook her head, stating, "That won't do. I don't feel comfortable accepting other people's possessions for free." The man pondered for a moment and proposed, "I just committed to the program team that I would participate as a guest on this episode, the cameo guest or something. How about this? For the next week, you take care of me a little more, and this seal will be your reward, okay?" He emphasized, "My elder instructed me to give it to the destined person, so it wouldn't be right if I sell it to you." Simone agreed, "Alright, I'll accept your offer. For the next week, I will ensure to take special care of you." Given his generosity, she didn't hesitate to accept. Moreover, she was curious to see what he was up to. The current situation had left her somewhat perplexed. If he wanted her to take care of him, then she would take "special care" of him.

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