After going in circles, I was back where I started. She wanted to be with me, and this technique, I felt, was truly useful, even profoundly so!
"Your Mohe people don't know you can do this, do they?" I asked cautiously.
"No, I've never shown it to outsiders," Chen Ke confirmed.
"Alright then, give me a demonstration first, let me see." I turned around, leaving the back of my head for her.
"...Aren't you afraid I'll use this chance to..."
I held up five fingers. "I've given you five million, I don't mind losing this life either. I'm not worth five million, but you should still be careful, don't cripple me!"
"Heh heh, don't worry!" Since Chen Ke couldn't reach my head, she pulled me to stand by the sofa and used it to prop herself up to needle me.
My aunt knew some traditional Chinese medicine and practiced acupuncture on me. However, Chen Ke's acupuncture skills were far superior to my aunt's. The needle pierced my scalp without any pain; it felt like it was drilling through the gaps in my skull and then began to stimulate the neurons on my cerebral cortex. Only then did I react, not with pain, but with a sense of... foreignness, as if something was inside my body. It's hard to describe, but it was a very strange feeling. As she moved the needle tip, I felt the muscles in my face twitch involuntarily. As they twitched, they shifted position, causing a slight discomfort, akin to a mild cramp.
By the time she finished, the twitching and other symptoms had disappeared. I just felt a strange awkwardness all over my face. I rubbed my face and hurried to the mirror.
Emma, who was this handsome guy? Gu Tianle?
"Satisfied?" Chen Ke asked triumphantly, holding her needles.
"Why make me so handsome!" I frowned.
"Then shall I adjust it for you again?"
"No, no, actually, it's not too handsome. Never mind, I'll make do." I felt a secret delight. I had never imagined that my appearance could reach such heights one day. If my group of enchantresses saw this, wouldn't they go crazy for me? They were all visual creatures and would gossip about good-looking guys on the street.
Just then, there was a knock on the door. Judging by her expression, it was Ya Nan. I went to open it. At first glance, Ya Nan thought she had the wrong room and apologized before heading to the adjacent one. After a moment, she walked back, looking suspiciously at my clothes – they were the same clothes as before; this couldn't be changed.
I stood still, giving her no hint. Chen Ke stood behind me, and Ya Nan hadn't seen her before.
Ya Nan put her shoulder to mine and sniffed hard, only then confirming it was me.
"How is this possible? A mask?" Ya Nan pinched my cheek.
"Hey, hey, gently, it hurts!"
At this moment, Lin Xi also came out of the adjacent room. Hearing my voice, she asked if I was ready. But when I stuck my head out, Lin Xi was astonished: "Holy crap, what's going on!"
I gave a stiff smile. "It seems we don't need to move."
Two guests checking out walked out of the room opposite. The female guest's eyes were glued to my peerless face, and her wealthy companion glared at her, dragging her away. I even gave the little rich lady a seductive glance; she probably wouldn't sleep tonight.
"What in the world is happening?" Lin Xi came over and also pinched my cheek. "It's not a mask, is it?"
I invited Lin Xi and Ya Nan into the room and introduced Chen Ke to them. I didn't hide her identity, as Chen Ke had already defected to my side.
"Wow, then our five million was well spent!" Ya Nan couldn't help but praise.
Lin Xi, valuing talent, especially this unique technique, immediately wanted to recruit Chen Ke to their Shakespearean faction, offering her a department-level position at headquarters, and allowing her to stay with me. If Shakespeare needed disguise, they would send someone to find Chen Ke by my side, and Chen Ke wouldn't need to travel to Shakespeare.
Chen Ke looked at me. I nodded in agreement. Nowadays, having a stable position made one feel more secure.