As Xiao Yufan entered the inner part of the cemetery, he finally understood why even the smallest burial plot cost over 20,000 yuan…
Beautiful scenery ran through the pathways, and under the shade of cypresses and pines, the cemetery gained a serene and mysterious aura. If the deceased could rest here, at least it would be a sign of respect for them.
“Where do you think has the best Feng Shui in the entire cemetery…” Hu Yingluo playfully winked her bright eyes and asked Xiao Yufan beside her.
“The best Feng Shui spot in the whole cemetery must be in the northwest corner. I think you, Sister Yingluo, must already know that!” Xiao Yufan smiled knowingly, as he realized Hu Yingluo was testing him.
“Hmph, who’s your sister…” She pouted cutely, but inwardly she was surprised. Previously, she had asked the manager of Ling Mountain Pagoda Cemetery the same question, and the answer had been exactly the same as Xiao Yufan’s. Now she was convinced that Xiao Yufan truly understood Feng Shui.
The two turned directly towards the northwest. As they chatted along the way, they quickly became more familiar with each other. From the BMW X5 that Hu Yingluo drove, it was evident she came from a wealthy family. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but wonder how Ma Teng had managed to befriend such a beautiful and rich girl.
“How did you meet Ma Teng? Not many people can get him to help. At least in the past three years, there hasn’t been a single one!”
“He dares not to be serious? In the company, I’m his… colleague…” Hu Yingluo smirked slightly, occasionally revealing a hint of pride, but Xiao Yufan felt no aversion towards her.
Xiao Yufan kept observing several vacant burial plots around, not noticing Hu Yingluo’s hesitation in her words. She stuck out her tongue briefly, almost revealing too much about herself, but fortunately, he didn’t seem to notice.
“Have you noticed any particularly good burial plots? My grandfather is very superstitious about Feng Shui, so he asked me to find a blessed site that could bring fortune to the descendants. I suppose you must know a lot about this.”
Upon hearing Hu Yingluo’s question, Xiao Yufan’s gaze fixed on a particular burial plot, and he then spoke, “This twin monument with the dragon and phoenix design occupies a very good position. However, it is more suitable for the deceased whose descendants have no male heirs. If I may be so bold, your family probably doesn’t have a younger or older brother, does it?”
Hu Yingluo paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement. As an only child, naturally, there were no other male members in her family.
“Then let’s choose this one. This burial plot faces west towards the large Buddha of Rebirth, and is surrounded by mountains on the outside, located at the confluence of the mountain’s energy, gathering spiritual power. It’s a rare Feng Shui treasure in the northwest area. Perhaps because it’s especially suitable for families without male heirs in the descendants, it hasn’t been chosen yet.”
Upon hearing this, Hu Yingluo looked at the burial plot Xiao Yufan pointed out. Twin monuments were rare in this area. After observing for a while, Hu Yingluo did not object to Xiao Yufan’s suggestion, as she believed the latter wouldn’t make a mistake.
“I didn’t expect a burial plot to have so many considerations. I’m really lucky that Ma Teng has a friend like you who understands Feng Shui; otherwise, I wouldn’t know how to choose!”
“If it weren’t for my brother asking, I probably wouldn’t have come out of retirement,” Xiao Yufan joked, then added as he glanced at Hu Yingluo’s pretty face, “Of course, if I had known the client was such a beautiful lady, I would have come even if he hadn’t asked. After all, beauty is a feast for the eyes!”
“You’re just being cheeky!” she said with a coquettish pout. By now, the two had become as familiar with each other as old friends, but this time, Hu Yingluo’s charm still left Xiao Yufan somewhat entranced.
“Here’s one thousand yuan; it’s your deserved payment. If you’re free tonight, I’d like to invite you… and Ma Teng to dinner, as a token of my gratitude!” She took out a thick red envelope from her bag and directly stuffed it into Xiao Yufan’s shirt pocket. Xiao Yufan did not refuse because Feng Shui masters usually placed great importance on etiquette. Wrapping the money in a red envelope was also a sign of respect for a Feng Shui master.
“I’m free anyway, so whenever you two are available is fine. But let us men handle the treat!” Xiao Yufan readily agreed. After all, having dinner with a beautiful woman was a pleasure. Moreover, he was no longer penniless now, and he also wanted to treat Ma Teng to a meal in return. After all, for three years, he had always been tagging along to Ma Teng’s meals without ever treating him in return.
“Then let’s meet a bit later at the Beijing Ring V Hotel. I’ll go back to the company and tell Ma Teng first! Do you want me to give you a ride?” Hu Yingluo waved at Xiao Yufan, got directly into the driver’s seat, rolled down the window, and smiled slightly.
“No need. I’ll take a taxi back. Besides, my place and your company are not on the same route!” Xiao Yufan shook his head. Hu Yingluo was just being polite, and he couldn’t possibly trouble her to drop him off before returning to the company. Moreover, he didn’t want this beautiful girl who had just started to show some interest in him to see his embarrassing living conditions.
Xiao Yufan took a taxi back to his rented apartment and found that Yu Yihan hadn’t returned yet. Although they had been together for a few days, he still didn’t know her real name or what job she did. It seemed he wasn’t a very considerate roommate! However, all his secrets had been exposed to this woman, which made him feel somewhat ashamed.
After tidying up the room briefly, Xiao Yufan sank directly into the sofa. Since returning from Shanghai, he had noticed a significant change in his fortune. Whether it was Lin Jiayao or Hu Yingluo, whom he had just met today, each woman seemed to be someone who shouldn’t have crossed paths with him, yet their life trajectories had strangely intersected with his.
Upon entering the cemetery, Xiao Yufan finally understood why even the smallest burial plot here cost over twenty thousand…
The picturesque scenery was interwoven with pathways, and the shade of pine and cypress trees added a mysterious serenity to the cemetery. If the deceased could reside here, it would at least be a form of respect for them.
“Where do you think the best feng shui spot in the entire cemetery is?” Hu Yingluo playfully blinked her lively eyes and glanced at Xiao Yufan beside her.
“The best feng shui spot in the entire cemetery is undoubtedly the northwest corner. I think you should know that too, Yingluo,” Xiao Yufan smiled, knowing that Hu Yingluo was testing him.
“Pfft, who’s your ‘Yingluo’…” she retorted with a coquettish tone, though inwardly she was surprised. She had previously asked the internal manager of the Lingshan Pagoda Cemetery about the best spot, and the answer was the same as Xiao Yufan’s. Now she was certain that Xiao Yufan truly had some knowledge of feng shui.
The two of them headed directly toward the northwest corner. Their conversation along the way quickly made them feel more familiar with each other. From the BMW X5 Hu Yingluo was driving, it was clear that she came from a wealthy family. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but wonder how Ma Teng had managed to befriend such a wealthy and beautiful woman.
“How did you meet Ma Teng? Not many people can get him to help. At least in the past three years, no one has managed it!”
“How could he not care? I’m his… colleague at the company…” Hu Yingluo pursed her lips, occasionally revealing a hint of pride. However, Xiao Yufan felt no aversion toward her.
Xiao Yufan kept his eyes on the empty burial plots around them, not noticing the hesitation in Hu Yingluo’s words. Hu Yingluo stuck out her tongue, realizing she had almost revealed too much about herself. Fortunately, Xiao Yufan didn’t seem to mind.
“Have you found a good burial plot? My grandfather is very superstitious about feng shui, so he asked me to choose a spot that would bring blessings to future generations. I think you must know a lot about this.”
Hearing Hu Yingluo’s question, Xiao Yufan’s gaze, which had been fixed on one of the burial plots, finally settled. He then spoke, “This twin monument with the dragon and phoenix design occupies a very good position, but it’s more suitable for deceased who have no male descendants in their grandchildren. If I may ask, do you not have a brother in your family?”
Hu Yingluo paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement. She was the only child in her family, so naturally, there were no other male descendants.
“Then let’s choose this spot. This burial plot is backed by the Western Welcoming Buddha, surrounded by mountains, and located at the convergence of the mountain’s energy. It gathers spiritual energy and is a rare feng shui treasure in the northwest area. Perhaps it’s only suitable for families without male descendants in their grandchildren, which is why it hasn’t been chosen yet.”
Hearing this, Hu Yingluo looked toward the burial plot Xiao Yufan had pointed out. Twin monuments were already rare in this area. After observing for a while, Hu Yingluo didn’t object to Xiao Yufan’s suggestion. She trusted that he wouldn’t be wrong.
“I never thought there would be so much to consider when choosing a burial plot. Thank goodness Ma Teng has a friend like you who understands feng shui. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know how to choose!”
“If it weren’t for my friend’s request, I probably wouldn’t have come out of retirement,” Xiao Yufan joked, then added with a glance at Hu Yingluo’s beautiful face, “Of course, if I had known the employer was such a stunning beauty, I would have come even if he hadn’t asked. After all, beauty is a feast for the eyes!”
“You’re such a smooth talker!” Hu Yingluo retorted with a charming pout. The two of them, now more familiar, interacted like old friends. However, the allure Hu Yingluo displayed this time still left Xiao Yufan somewhat entranced.
“Here’s a thousand yuan, the payment you deserve. If you have time tonight, I’d like to invite you… and Ma Teng to dinner as a thank you!” Hu Yingluo pulled out a thick red envelope from her bag and stuffed it into Xiao Yufan’s coat pocket. Xiao Yufan didn’t refuse, as feng shui masters generally place great importance on etiquette. Using a red envelope to wrap the money was also a sign of respect for the feng shui master.
“I’m free anytime, as long as you two have the time. But let us men handle the bill!” Xiao Yufan agreed without hesitation. Dining with a beauty was always a pleasure, and now that he wasn’t completely broke, he also wanted to treat Ma Teng to a meal. After all, for three years, he had been freeloading off Ma Teng and had never returned the favor.
“Then let’s meet later at the Beijing Fifth Ring Hotel. I’ll head back to the company first to talk to Ma Teng. Do you need a ride?” Hu Yingluo waved at Xiao Yufan, then walked to the driver’s seat, rolled down the window, and smiled.
“No need, I’ll take a taxi back. Besides, where I live isn’t on the way to your company,” Xiao Yufan shook his head. Hu Yingluo was just being polite, and he couldn’t trouble her to drive him home and then go back to the company. Moreover, he didn’t want this beautiful woman, who was just starting to take an interest in him, to see his modest living conditions.
Taking a taxi back to his rented apartment, Xiao Yufan noticed that Yu Yihan hadn’t returned yet. Although they had been living together for a few days, he still didn’t know her name or what she did for a living. It seemed he wasn’t a very good tenant! However, all his secrets had already been exposed to this woman, which made him feel somewhat ashamed.
After tidying up the room, Xiao Yufan slumped onto the sofa. Since returning from Shanghai, he had noticed a significant shift in his fortune. Whether it was Lin Jiayao or Hu Yingluo, whom he had just met today, each of these women seemed like they shouldn’t have had any connection with him, yet their lives had somehow intertwined with his.
“Is this the fortune my grandfather said I would face at twenty-five? Please don’t tell me it’s a peach blossom calamity…” Xiao Yufan rubbed his temples in frustration. He remembered his grandfather once telling him about his life’s fortune, that twenty-five would be a turning point. However, whether it would be good or bad, his grandfather hadn’t specified. Thus, Xiao Yufan was filled with uncertainty about the path ahead…
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