“Oh come on, why would you joke around like that? Hehe… Alright, alright, it’s not funny anymore. Help me calculate my luck quickly; I have to host a dinner tonight.”
The woman took out her phone to check the time, clearly in a rush.
Shui Miao nodded. “Okay, but I must clarify something first. Generally speaking, people who come for fortune telling fall into one of three categories. The first type are those facing difficulties and seeking help from a fortune teller to resolve their problems. The second type are simply curious, coming out of boredom or amusement. The third type are those who merely want to hear good news, seeking psychological comfort. Now, I’d like to know which category you belong to and what aspect of your future you’d like to know.”
In fact, Shui Miao had never told anyone’s fortune before. He was simply bored today and noticed the woman didn’t seem to have anything particularly pressing going on, so he figured he’d entertain her.
“Me? Let me think…”
The woman paused. She found Shui Miao quite amusing and decided to play along. “I remember now—you’re so capable, such an amazing master of Feng Shui, so you must be able to tell who I am, what category I fall into, and what question I’m here to ask.”
She was clever and managed to pass the challenge back to Shui Miao.
Internally smug, she assumed Shui Miao would be flustered.
Shui Miao shrugged slightly, looking a bit conflicted, then closed his eyes to sense the woman’s thoughts.
As Shui Miao shut his eyes, the woman shamelessly studied him. She thought to herself, “This young man is really handsome, with clear eyes and a refined appearance. He speaks with such grace. If only I had met him ten years ago, I wouldn’t have had to stick with a useless husband or spend all my days running around as a salesperson.”
“You’re Chu Qiaoling, thirty-one years old. This is your zodiac year. You publicly claim to be a businessperson, but in reality, you’re a sales representative. You came here today because you have an important client meeting tonight and feel uncertain, so you came to see Master Qingu to have your fortune told. Of course, the fact that Qingu is a bit handsome played a role in your decision too.” Shui Miao continued with his eyes closed. “Oh, and one more thing: you brought two female friends with you. They’re young and beautiful, and you’ve agreed to meet them at the entrance of Rose Restaurant at seven o’clock.”
Shui Miao opened his eyes and smiled faintly. “Sister Chu, what do you think? Not bad, right?”
“…”
Chu Qiaoling was stunned. “How is this possible? How do you know all of this?”
“Hehe, I actually don’t know how to tell fortunes. I just understand a little and made a few guesses,” Shui Miao said as he leaned back into the recliner.
Chu Qiaoling looked shocked. “Do you know that when I went to see fortune tellers before, they always asked for my name first and then my birth details? No one has ever been this accurate. How did you do it?”
“Sister Chu, don’t forget I’m a super Feng Shui master,” Shui Miao scratched his head. “It feels odd when you ask me like that. It’s like asking someone how they eat or sleep—how are they supposed to respond?”
“Uh… Hehe, sorry, sorry,” Chu Qiaoling waved her hands repeatedly. “I was just so excited that I asked such a silly question. So… so can you tell me the answer? Will I succeed in my business tonight?”
“I can’t really say for sure. I only have a basic understanding of fortune telling, so I can’t make definite predictions about uncertain matters,” Shui Miao answered honestly, refusing to make up answers or deceive her.
“How can you not know this? You were so impressive just now. You should be able to tell, right?” Chu Qiaoling crouched down, her face glowing with excitement. Her sweet, coquettish tone sent a rush of sensation through him. She even grabbed Shui Miao’s arm and shook it gently, trying to be flirtatious.
When young girls act flirtatious, many people find it endearing.
It’s also quite charming when young women act cute.
But Shui Miao found it a bit overwhelming when an older woman tried to flirt.
“Don’t touch, don’t touch. Here’s the thing: past events are fixed and unchangeable, but future events are full of variables, especially in business matters. However, as a super Feng Shui master, if I personally stepped in to help, there definitely wouldn’t be a problem. But my service fee is no small amount. Therefore, I’ll give you a moderate suggestion: I can use Feng Shui techniques to improve the fortune of your ancestral and current homes, helping your family’s fortune improve over time.”
“Feng Shui!”
Chu Qiaoling grinned. “Young master, it’s not that I don’t believe in Feng Shui, but I really don’t have time right now. I have to do everything I can to secure this business deal. You said that if you personally intervened, there would definitely be no problem. Are you just bragging?”
Clearly, Chu Qiaoling didn’t believe in Feng Shui.
In fact, many people don’t believe in Feng Shui either.
“Hehe, believe it or not. If you fail in your business deal, you can come find me. Of course, payment will be made only after success. If you fail, I won’t charge a penny. You have nothing to lose,” Shui Miao said casually. He was bored and had never engaged in business deals before. He simply wanted to interact more with society, understand people better, and see if their perspectives could inspire him and enhance his intelligence, which he could then use to counter those who were secretly manipulating him.
“Great! It’s a deal.”
Such a good opportunity was hard to come by. Chu Qiaoling immediately agreed to Shui Miao’s proposal.
She gave Shui Miao two hundred yuan and hurried off, clearly pressed for time.
Shui Miao held the money, thinking about how profitable the day had been. He wondered, if he didn’t have supernatural powers, could he still be so carefree? This made him once again contemplate his situation—why was his fortune so good? Why had he gained the favor of the middle-aged scholar? It couldn’t be because of anything from his previous life, right? After all, who could possibly know the details of a past life? Wasn’t that the best excuse?
Lying quietly on the recliner, Shui Miao’s thoughts kept racing.
For some reason, Shui Miao was in a particularly good state today, his mind unusually clear.
Suddenly, he thought of the heavenly gate seal within his consciousness—the seal placed by the middle-aged scholar. The scholar had even left five stone tablets within his consciousness, each possessing incredible power. For example, the essence of wind had astonishing might, capable of destroying everything, something truly beyond comprehension.
“Wait a second…”
As he was thinking, a sudden realization struck Shui Miao, and he thought of a counter-strategy!
“If I were that middle-aged scholar and I placed five stone tablets into someone’s consciousness, granting them immense power, what would be my biggest concern? If I were such a powerful cultivator, I would surely assess a person’s character first before placing the five stone tablets in their mind, ensuring that the situation remains under control.”
“I’ve figured it out!!”
Shui Miao’s eyes darted around excitedly as he thought of a plan. He quickly grabbed all the money and ran out, hailing a taxi and heading directly to the largest electronics mall in the city.
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