"Let's do it, now I'm really excited to see which monk will be invited to bless a lightbulb, hahaha!"
"This is hilarious! I can't wait to watch the monk's reaction when he realizes he's supposed to bless and fix a lightbulb!"
"Monk: Don't come over! Back off, back off!"
"Feeling sorry for the monk for a second, alright, I've shown enough pity. Streamer, let's get started quickly—I want to watch it, I want to see!"
Han Haocheng wasted no time, and immediately got down to business.
Given his circumstances, the sooner he completed the task, the sooner he could claim the 220,000 yuan reward. He most certainly had no intention of delaying.
He initially wandered around a nearby park, hoping to find a monk, but his search proved unfruitful.
Undeterred, Han Haocheng continued to visit a few more parks. Yet, he still remained unsuccessful.
"Impressive, host. You acted straight away without dragging your feet at all, your reputation will definitely remain unblemished!"
"Even though he hasn't found one yet, it's clear as crystal to me that this streamer is the real deal!"
"Absolutely, the most genuine person in the live-streaming world is undoubtedly my Brother Hao Cheng! No one else even comes close!"
"Anyway, the places he is scouring seem a bit off, how does one find a monk in a park?"
"I completely agree. Streamer, why not explore other options? I suggest checking out the temple; the chances will be much higher."
"Alternatively, if that doesn't work, you could ask an older person. In the current market situation, not every temple has a monk, after all."
Han Haocheng casually dropped by these parks in hopes of encountering a monk along the way.
This was only because he had seen some monks organizing events there in the past.
Alas, his luck was not so great today. Despite specifically coming here to find one, he still couldn't spot any.
Sure enough, Murphy's Law shouldn't be taken lightly.
Subsequently, Han Haocheng opted to move out of the park.
However, just when he reached the intersection, all of a sudden, a voice came over.
"Oh, young man your aura indicates great fortune and prosperity. Your future is definitely extraordinary."
As soon as these words fell upon his ears, Han Haocheng stopped in his tracks.
He caught sight of an old man in a gray Daoist robe seated on a small stool at the park intersection. The man wore sunglasses and held a stick in his hand, tapping it lightly on the ground as he spoke.
Obviously, this was a blind fortune-teller, not the monk Han Haocheng was looking for.
This was somewhat disappointing for Han Haocheng. He shook his head and decided to leave.
The blind fortune-teller was, in fact, a middle-aged man with 5.0 vision who worked in this park every day. He had already developed his acting skills to nearly the level of a top actor.
Years of performing this act made him keenly aware that with the tall and handsome young man in front of him, there seemed to be the possibility of making a deal.
The brief pause hinted that the young man took in his words, implying the lad had something on his mind.
To capitalize on this potential fortune-telling opportunity, the blind fortune-teller immediately continued:
"I sense that my young friend is in a rush. Is there something on your mind?"
The moment he said this, the audience in the live room didn't wait for Han Haocheng to respond, before they all started laughing.
In no time, numerous comments began floating up the screen:
"Oh my God, this blind fortune teller exposed himself right away! He even spoke that the host's in a hurry? Can a blind person discern if someone is in a rush?"
"Hahaha... Lmao, I guess he most probably doesn't even know what it means for him to ask someone if they're in a rush!"
"When I first looked at his attire, I assumed he was an old expert. Didn't expect his skills to be so lacking, he revealed a big flaw so early."
"That's so true, I misjudged him as well. Streamer, how about fooling him for a bit? I'd love to see that!"
"I'll send you a rocket, please don't decline. I'd also like to see you teach this fake blind fortune-teller a lesson!"
"I'll send a plane to spice things up a little! Streamer, stay for a few more minutes!
"..."
The viewers became intrigued by the sudden revelation of the blind fortune-teller's flaw.
Some even started sending gifts, encouraging Han Haocheng to play along for a while.
Han Haocheng glanced at the live broadcast's viewership count, and noticed that it had already reached the threshold of one hundred thousand people online.
When some playful individuals among this massive audience sent gifts, ranging from one yuan lollipops to five hundred yuan rockets, they kept popping up on the screen for a while.
This considerable influx of gifts, despite excluding the transaction fees, still amounted to thousands of yuan.
It must be said, popularity equals money. With one hundred thousand people casually contributing, it could cover the salary of an average working-class person for several months.
In any case, staying a few more minutes for the sake of this small ten thousand wouldn't hurt Han Haocheng.
"Hey, blind man, how can you tell I'm in a hurry?"
"Are your sunglasses just for blocking the sun?"
Han Haocheng stopped and threw the blind fortune-teller a curveball without further ado.
Hearing this, the people in the live broadcast room laughed even more.
"Impressive, anchor, good savage start!"
"You exposed him the moment you spoke, truly worthy of being the top prankster on the entire internet! Awesome!"
"Haha, with one sentence, the blind fortune-teller is left dumbfounded!"
"Indeed, just look at this blind fortune-teller, he's totally stunned."
"..."
Exactly as the audience commented,
upon hearing Han Haocheng's words, the blind fortune teller was startled, and the corners of his mouth twitched a few times subconsciously.
However, it was all fleeting. As a seasoned actor, he had encountered all kinds of big scenes. In a mere breath, the blind fortune-teller swiftly regained his composure.
He Leaned slightly to one side and stroked his beard, it was unknown whether it was stuck or grown, then he replied:
"Haha, as a fortune-teller, I can naturally sense the state of the destined person."
"Don't look at my eyes, I'm blind."
"But my heart is clear as a mirror."
"Tell me, are you worried about something?"
Han Haocheng didn't expect the other's mentality to be so good and responded with a smile:
"Yes, it could be considered as something that's bothering me."
"How about letting me help you solve the problem?" the blind fortune-teller suggested, gesturing for Han Haocheng to join him on the nearby bench as he took a seat.
"Alright, you can help me," Han Haocheng replied without sitting down. "But before you solve my problem, I'd like to inquire about something first."
"Inquire? Of course, but before that, let's find a solution for what's troubling you," said the blind fortune-teller.
"No, I need to ask first, and then we can think about the solution. In a nutshell, I just want to ensure that you're being honest," Han Haocheng said with a smile.
"Okay, what do you want to ask about? You aren't looking for directions, are you?"
Although the blind fortune-teller was facing sideways, the eyes under the sunglasses were observing Han Haocheng's expression, clearly noticing his resolute attitude of not sitting down until his questions were answered.
Afraid of losing a potential customer, the blind fortune-teller decided to ask first and then make a judgment based on the situation.
"What I wanna know is very simple," Han Haocheng said directly, "could you tell me where there are monks nearby?"
Upon hearing this query, the blind fortune-teller was instantly shocked: "Monk?"
The mouth under the sunglasses could be seen murmuring the word, and then the entire person froze.
Clearly, the blind fortune-teller was once again caught off guard by the question.
Unlike fortune-tellers who predict the future, monks are well-versed in reading feng shui or performing rituals; their 'businesses' often conflict with each other.
It's as if they're peers in the same trade!
Having been in the fortune-telling profession for a considerable time, this was the first instance where the blind man faced a direct inquiry about rival colleagues.
For a moment, the blind fortune-teller was at a loss for words!
Viewers in the live room were also astounded when they witnessed this scene.
"Awesome man, you asked a fortune-teller upfront where the monks were, and left him speechless. Haha, host, aren't you aware that colleagues in the same trade are often considered enemies?"
"Oh my God, don't you know people either believe in fortune-tellers or monks? Obviously, they won't willingly disclose information about their rivals, streamer."
"Pfft, hahaha... This is cracking me up! As expected from the streamer, savage as usual!"