Song Wanyue didn't expect Rong Lan to see through this as well. Her trust in Rong Lan instantly reached its peak. "Just as the master said, I only lived in that world for a little over two years. But my lover is there, and I want to go back."
She spoke with determination and sincerity.
Lover? Rong Lan smelled the scent of gossip. Pretending to be curious, she asked, "Is Song Wanyue's lover really worth her giving up everything in this world for him?"
"I can tell Song Wanyue the truth. Even if I could really send you to that world, I wouldn't be able to bring you back. So this would only be a one - way ticket with no room for regret. Once Song Wanyue goes there, your physical body in this world will die, and you'll have to spend the rest of your life in that world." In fact, if she could send someone there, she could also bring them back. But doing too many things like smuggling ordinary people was not good. It would also affect the fates of ordinary humans. So she simply made it clear from the start that it was okay to go, but there was no coming back. Otherwise, it was easy to cause big trouble.
Si Mo glanced at the little fox but didn't refute her words.
Song Wanyue didn't hesitate for a second. "If I can go, I don't intend to come back."
Her eyes were so determined that even Rong Lan felt a bit panicked. She was worried that this girl had fallen for a scumbag. Being so desperate, what if she wasn't happy in that life? It would be such a pity.
"My parents have passed away. My relatives turned against me for the inheritance my parents left me. As for friends... I don't have any really close ones." Song Wanyue lowered her head, looking at the cup of green tea in front of her. Her expression darkened. "I have no attachments to this world. On the contrary, in that world, I have parents who love and dote on me, as well as elder brothers, sisters - in - law, and an elder sister who spoil me. And there's my lover who treats me extremely well. If the master can fulfill my wish, I can make a will. All my money will be given to the master after my death."
Hearing this, Rong Lan was tempted. From the causal lines on this Miss Song, she could tell that Song Wanyue was quite wealthy. If this deal could be made, she could buy a new car for her elder brother. She could even take a month - long break from work without going bankrupt.
But!
There was a very serious problem. With her current cultivation, she couldn't even return to her own world by herself. How could she smuggle an ordinary human to that world...
Rong Lan propped her chin on her hand and sighed. "I still hope Miss Song can think it over carefully..." She was tempted by this deal, but she didn't have the ability to do it.
"I understand the master's concerns!"
"Hmm?" Rong Lan was shocked. Her concern was her lack of ability. Could Song Wanyue even see this?
Song Wanyue's expression was firm and stubborn. "The master can sign a contract with me to prove that it's just a deal between us. Once the master sends me there, the deal is completed. Even if I don't live well there in the future, it has nothing to do with the master and won't affect the master's merits."
Rong Lan hesitated to speak. This girl obviously thought too highly of her kindness. Her biggest concern wasn't this. Moreover, even if Song Wanyue didn't live well, it wouldn't affect her merits. Smuggling ordinary humans would affect her merits.
Seeing that Rong Lan didn't respond for a long time, Song Wanyue's eyes showed disappointment, and tears welled up in her eyes. "Is this still not okay?"
This was the closest she had ever been to going back. If Rong Lan didn't agree, she didn't know where else she could find a master more powerful than Rong Lan.
Rong Lan couldn't bear to see others cry. She sighed again. "To be honest with Miss Song, I did something big some time ago and spent a lot of energy. The reason I've been hesitating is that it will take me at least half a year to recover. Miss Song will have to wait at least half a year before I can send you there. Are you willing to wait?"
Hearing this, Song Wanyue stopped crying and smiled. "Half a year isn't long. I can wait. It's already an honor for me that the master is willing to help me."
"It's good that you're willing to wait." Rong Lan added hot tea to the cup in front of Song Wanyue, then reached out and placed her hand on Song Wanyue's hand resting on the table.
Song Wanyue was a bit stunned but didn't pull her hand away. She thought the master wanted to check her physical condition.
Rong Lan brushed past the watch on Song Wanyue's wrist.
Song Wanyue thought Rong Lan wanted to take her pulse, but she was wearing a watch. Just as she was about to ask if she needed to take off the watch, Rong Lan spoke first. "Can I make a small request of you?"
Afraid that Rong Lan would go back on her word, Song Wanyue quickly replied, "Of course."
Right now, she was willing to give Rong Lan anything.
Rong Lan stared at Song Wanyue's watch for a full half - minute, then said softly, "During the half - year while you're waiting for me to recover, you can try other possible ways to go back. But don't commit suicide. Never attempt suicide again."
She had analyzed Song Wanyue's causal lines in depth and found that the reason this girl had the opportunity to time - travel was because of suicide. Considering what Song Wanyue had said about her parents' passing, it wasn't hard to guess the reason for the suicide. The scary thing was that after Song Wanyue returned from that world to this one, she had still attempted suicide, probably because she wanted to go back.
The watch on Song Wanyue's wrist probably covered the scars from her attempted wrist - slitting.
The smile on Song Wanyue's face froze. She uncomfortably turned the watch on her wrist and lowered her head as she replied, "Don't worry, master. If there's a better way to go back, I won't take my own life as a joke again. I... won't commit suicide again."
"That's good." Rong Lan showed a relaxed smile. "Let's add each other as friends then. I'll contact you when I've fully recovered."
Following the suggestion, Song Wanyue took out her phone. "Can I sign the contract with the master in advance?" She was afraid that Rong Lan would run away.
Rong Lan held up her phone and scanned the QR code on Song Wanyue's phone. "Aren't you afraid I'm a fraud?"
"Not afraid. Since I've managed to find you here, I naturally trust the master's abilities completely."
"Then let's sign it." On one hand, Rong Lan was reluctant to give up this big deal. On the other hand, if she didn't give Song Wanyue something to look forward to, she was afraid that Song Wanyue would use extreme measures like suicide again.
A human life was still very important.
"Will you draft the contract or should I prepare it?" Rong Lan poked at her phone to change Song Wanyue's contact name.
Song Wanyue hesitated for a moment, then showed a gentle smile on her face. "How about preparing two contracts? The master prepares one, and I'll prepare one too. Then we can combine the contents of the two contracts to draw up the final one."
Rong Lan put down her phone and nodded in agreement. "Sure." Although neither she nor Si Mo had the skill of writing contracts, she had a good employee who could do it. She could just leave this to Wang Tong.
"Then—let's stop here today. Thank you, master, for chatting with me for so long." Song Wanyue stood up, slowly bent down, and bowed 45 degrees to Rong Lan. Her tone was gentle and humble. "I already know the master's bank account number. I'll transfer the consultation fee as soon as I get back."