Feng Yi briefly explained a few things before turning away. He still had things to do, hoping people would be less enthusiastic and more rational. But he underestimated Shadow Rider's influence, as Zi Yu's identity exploded across various forums that evening.

Thirteen passersby in Holy Song City uploaded features identifying Zi Yu, all captured unintentionally, with a time difference of less than 8 minutes. Through pupil recognition and data comparison, keen netizens pieced together the events.

Early the next morning, as dawn broke, Zi Yu timidly pushed open the door to the candy shop. The people who worked here were always busy, and it was her first time working, so naturally, she felt a bit excited.

Under the patient guidance of the store manager, she quickly familiarized herself with the workflow and began to get the hang of it...

Due to the unfamiliar work environment and being a newbie, Zi Yu initially seemed clumsy. Fortunately, with her Martial Artist foundation, her reactions were quicker than most, and such small accidents as breaking plates hardly happened to her.

The girls here were very friendly. At first, Zi Yu didn't want to involve herself in their teasing and jokes, only responding with a shy smile. But gradually, she realized that everyone here was nice, nothing like the scheming girls in school. Zi Yu began to join the conversations, and the morning flew by in no time.

Society is a melting pot, a frequent topic among elders. But when truly integrated, Zi Yu found it was just as Brother Feng said: society isn't complicated at all. You might think it's complex, but with some emotional intelligence and effort, it's not too hard to get by.

Luck plays a part, but more importantly, it's about genuinely integrating into life. We can't control others, but we can always monitor ourselves.

After finishing work for the morning, Zi Yu was in unusually high spirits, humming a tune and skipping back to her room.

"You're too slow."

"Hey, I just got off work too."

"How's work going?"

"Hehe, it's so much fun. Time flies."

"Any particular encounters?"

"Particular...?"

"Well, like..." Feng Yi shrugged, "Someone looking at you strangely."

"Actually, now that you mention it, there's a girl who seems a few years older than me. She would occasionally sneak a peek at me. She did it at least ten times this morning."

"Haha, just as expected..."

"What do you mean?"

"Nothing much. Good luck. She might have noticed your identity."

Zi Yu's body tensed up, reflexively shrinking back, "Oh no, what should I do?"

"Doesn't matter to me. If you don't care, then it's fine."

What kind of answer was that? Brother Feng was too casual. Of course, Zi Yu just grumbled in her heart, "So what's next?"

"As cultivators, a calm mind allows us to be more effective in our endeavors. Rushing things often backfires. Let's go for a walk."

Feng Yi took Zi Yu to a nearby pond, "This is for you. Give it a try."

"Fish, fishing rod...?"

"Fishing isn't merely about calming your mind. It's about realizing something during the process, like how a fish bites the hook, addressing work troubles, or planning for the future. But remember the main point of this trip: catching three fish is your task."

Before leaving, Feng Yi gave Zi Yu a few instructions: be home by 6 for dinner, grab anything to eat, and make sure to live a healthy routine of early to bed and early to rise. Then he vanished, confident she wouldn't catch any fish.

In the end, Zi Yu fished all afternoon without catching a thing. She suspected whether there were any fish in the pond at all. But since Brother Feng asked her to fish, there certainly had to be fish, right? Or was there something deeper in meaning? She couldn't figure it out.

That day, Zi Yu packed up without any catch.

However, news about her only broke out widely by the next morning when the media dug into it. After all, it was undeniable that Feng Yi arrived at Icebird, but Zi Yu's identity remained uncertain. In this era, broadcasting false information could lead to lawsuits, so the media was hesitant to make the first move.

Even though lawsuit cases are few, once something gets hyped widely, no one cares anymore.

Zi Yu was still at work when the sister who had been sneaking glances at her no longer hid her curiosity and blatantly stared at her. No matter how one looked, the girl in front of her was identical to the internet's rumored girl, not just in photos, even in name — making it hard not to notice.

The girl finally walked up, though she tried to act calm, her voice faltered at the crucial moment, "Aren't you the sister Feng, Feng, Feng Yi mentioned?"

"Huh?"

Her identity suddenly exposed, Zi Yu was caught off guard, "How did you know I came with Brother Feng?"

It was just a reflex to ask. She quickly covered her lips, glancing left and right, but whatever she said now would just be an attempt at damage control.

After all, most girls like to hear gossip. In this era, almost everyone surfs the net. Zi Yu's identity had been speculated since yesterday, but it was just speculation, not explicitly uncovered, leading to inevitable awkwardness on her first day with coworkers asking questions.

But with what she said, everyone's gaze instantly locked onto her.

"Hehe, we knew all along, newbie."

The mischievous-looking girl put down her work, leaned half onto the display counter, and lazily said.

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