Xiao Yufan felt completely uncertain inside. In his eyes, someone at the ministerial level was far beyond his reach. Negotiating with such a person inevitably brought some pressure…
Soon, Xiao Yufan arrived at the location where Yu Yihan and the other party had arranged to meet.
It was a cafe, its ancient architecture giving people a feeling of serenity and joy. Choosing such a place for negotiations was something Xiao Yufan hadn’t anticipated.
As soon as he walked in, Xiao Yufan noticed an elderly man dressed very simply. What drew his attention was that the old man’s aura was clearly different from others’.
Every feng shui practitioner possessed extraordinary perception; one could instantly recognize great fortune and nobility. The old man exuded a noble air that only came from long experience. If Xiao Yufan hadn’t guessed wrong, this person should be the one Yu Yihan had mentioned.
“May I ask, sir, whether you know Ms. Yu…” Xiao Yufan approached respectfully. He could sense that this elder was definitely a wise and virtuous person.
“I think you already know without me saying it. Otherwise, this old man wouldn’t have the leisure to come to a cafe…”
The old man slowly opened his eyes, which had been closed. Although time had left its marks on his face, his eyes were still very spirited, gazing at Xiao Yufan as if he could peer straight into his mind.
“Senior, you seem like a carefree hermit, so having such leisure isn’t strange at all!”
Hearing the old man’s casual and kind voice, Xiao Yufan’s anxiety gradually eased. It seemed this task wouldn’t be too difficult after all. He just didn’t know yet whether the old man would be easy to talk to.
“Haha, carefree hermit—that’s a good description. It seems Yuhan has quite a few talents under her. At least I really appreciate young people like you.”
“Senior flatters me. I’m just a small employee at the company. As for the word ‘talent,’ I’m truly undeserving!” Xiao Yufan didn’t consider himself conceited enough to think he was talented, but this compliment secretly pleased him. After all, who doesn’t enjoy such words?
“Aren’t you going to sit down?” The old man shifted his seat slightly, glancing at Xiao Yufan with a smile.
Only then did Xiao Yufan realize he had been bowing and standing since he entered. He suddenly felt a wave of tiredness. Since returning from Pingwu, he hadn’t had a moment’s peace.
“I heard from Yuhan that you’re particularly skilled in feng shui. Young people nowadays rarely focus on mysticism. You seem somewhat different…” Just as Xiao Yufan sat down and wanted to bring up the main topic, the old man paused slightly before continuing, making it seem less like a negotiation and more like a casual chat.
“I can only say I understand a little. I believe feng shui and mysticism are profound and extensive. Whether one believes or not, why not face these real existences positively?”
Though not boastful, when it came to feng shui and mysticism, Xiao Yufan had absolute confidence. In his opinion, his mastery of feng shui rivaled any expert—he had complete faith in himself.
“A little, you say? Excessive modesty is just another form of pride. I wonder if this old man has the good fortune to ask you to check my birth chart? I’m quite curious about feng shui and mysticism too!”
“It would be my honor to examine your birth chart, Senior!” Xiao Yufan didn’t know whether the old man was genuinely interested in feng shui, but since the request was made, he would certainly respond.
Looking at the slip of paper the old man handed him with the birth details written on it, Xiao Yufan even suspected that the old man might have planned this all along. However, he wasn’t foolish enough to ask.
His gaze lingered on the old man’s birth details for quite a while, and Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but furrow his brows. This birth chart was somewhat strange. Even though Xiao Yufan noticed something, he couldn’t easily speak of it.
“Did you notice something? Please speak freely. If a feng shui master must hold back, that really wouldn’t be appropriate!” The old man’s expression remained calm, as if he hadn’t noticed Xiao Yufan’s furrowed brow.
“Senior’s birth chart is the most harmoniously balanced Yin and Yang I’ve ever seen. A person like this is destined to be either wealthy or noble. Obviously, Senior has already achieved one of those. However…”
Xiao Yufan hesitated, which was exactly why he disliked reading others’ birth charts. It was fine to say the good things, but revealing the bad could be awkward.
“However… if I haven’t miscalculated, Senior seems to lack the fortune of having descendants…” Xiao Yufan finally spoke out. On one hand, he didn’t want to hide anything from this old man, and on the other, he wanted to discover what secrets such an elder might hold.
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