Chapter 471: Shui Miao’s Divine Calculation

At noon in July, even though the Great Heat had passed, the sunlight remained scorching.

Yao Ye’s father wore a floral shirt paired with white trousers, a red top hat, and a thick gold chain around his neck, yet his feet were clad in blue flip-flops—an eccentric outfit that dazzled the eyes.

Yao Ye himself wore a police uniform, but to Shui Miao, it looked oddly ill-suited on him.

They had arrived in just one car.

On Shui Miao’s side, there were four people.

Since Shui Miao had no intention of riding with Yao Ye, he greeted his grandfather and decided to go with Chen Bing to find Chen Xiang first. However, as soon as he mentioned this, Wang Yong quickly interrupted, suggesting they eat first since it was already mealtime, and deal with everything afterward.

Xiong Ying also chimed in, advising Shui Miao to visit in the afternoon.

Then Yao Ye’s father, Yao Kang, stepped out to politely greet everyone.

Meanwhile, Yao Ye stood aside, smiling broadly as he sized up Xiong Ying. Carrying over his affection for Xiong Ying, he couldn’t help but offer Shui Miao a few courteous words.

Seeing Chen Bing’s eagerness to stay, Shui Miao could only go along with the flow.

Eventually, Wang Yong rode out on his motorcycle, carrying Shui Miao behind as they followed the car.

Inside a luxurious private room at the Kyoto Grand Hotel, dishes gradually filled the table. The food was nothing special—about six or seven hundred yuan per table. The alcohol served was called “Sea Affinity,” priced at 180 yuan per bottle. Not particularly good, but not bad either. This level of quality seemed somewhat mismatched with Yao Kang’s flamboyant appearance.

To Shui Miao, this banquet was quite mediocre.

But to Xiong Ying and Chen Bing, it was already quite impressive.

Two bottles of white spirit were placed on the table, and Yao Ye picked one up to pour.

Shui Miao reached out and grabbed the other bottle, opened it, took a sniff, and immediately wrinkled his nose.

Seeing Shui Miao shake his head, Yao Kang’s heart sank, and he quickly smiled, asking, “Young man, is the wine really that bad?”

In such a social setting, most people would politely say it was fine, following the custom of respecting the host’s hospitality. Who would bother to be picky?

But Shui Miao was different. Not only did he dislike the Yao father and son and want to stir up trouble, but he also thought the banquet beneath his grandfather’s dignity. He wanted to show off a bit on behalf of his grandfather, so they wouldn’t be underestimated and lose bargaining power.

“It’s really not great. This wine has a sharp smell, clearly mixed with alcohol, and the water used for mixing must be regular tap water, because there’s also a chlorine smell in the wine,” Shui Miao sighed as he put the bottle down. “Let’s change the wine. How can this be served to my grandfather?”

This remark immediately created an awkward atmosphere.

Xiong Ying and Wang Yong, seeing Shui Miao’s confident explanation, sat silently, unsure what to say next.

Yao Ye picked up the glass he had just poured and took a sip.

At this moment, Shui Miao quickly said, “Drink more and don’t swallow immediately. Hold the wine in your mouth for ten seconds, and you’ll taste its true flavor. The longer you hold it, the more your taste buds will reveal its ingredients.”

Most people drink white spirit immediately upon contact with their mouths, rarely holding it in their mouths.

Yao Ye followed Shui Miao’s advice and held it for over ten seconds before spitting it out on the ground with a loud “Ugh!”

“Counterfeit wine! This is fake!”

“Waiter, call your manager over! Damn it, you actually served us fake wine…”

Yao Ye stormed out with the bottle, using his police uniform to shout loudly and unrestrainedly.

“Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!” Yao Kang, baffled and unfamiliar with such matters, immediately gave Shui Miao a thumbs-up upon seeing his son’s reaction. “You’re truly a master’s disciple. Master Xiong Ying, I must admit, you’ve impressed me today. Please wait a moment while I personally go select some better wine!”

“Change the dishes too!”

Shui Miao suddenly spoke again, shocking everyone.

Wang Yong and Xiong Ying, who were about to politely respond to Yao Kang, immediately shut their mouths again.

Yao Kang was taken aback. “Junior master, are you saying there’s something wrong with the dishes too?”

“Of course!”

Shui Miao nodded, stood up solemnly, and said, “All things in heaven and earth are formed from spiritual energy. Humans are the dominant species because we eat everything. Various foods contain diverse spiritual energies, which we absorb and utilize. Therefore, food is crucial. It contains the energies of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements. Each of us also has our own Ba Zi (eight characters) attributes. Based on your attire, your complexion, and the luster of the gold around your neck, I suspect you are of the Metal element?”

“Wow! Amazing!”

Yao Kang slapped his thigh. “Junior master, you’re truly a genius! I am indeed a person of Earth-in-Metal!”

…

Seeing Yao Kang’s astonished and delighted expression, Xiong Ying and Wang Yong exchanged surprised glances.

Truthfully, Xiong Ying had spent his entire life as a Feng Shui master and couldn’t immediately discern someone’s Ba Zi. Yet Shui Miao had guessed correctly—it was simply unbelievable!

Instinctively, Xiong Ying thought Shui Miao was guessing, but his composed demeanor gave him the air of a true master.

Xiong Ying couldn’t help but wonder in his mind: What was really going on here?

“Haha…”

Shui Miao smiled faintly, then looked at the dishes on the table and pointed toward a plate of broccoli with pork slices, a plate of peanuts, and a bowl of cucumber tofu soup. “Uncle Yao, you must really enjoy these three dishes, right?”

“Little immortal, you… how on earth did you know?!”

Yao Kang was completely stunned.

It was hard to describe in words how utterly shocked this flashy old man looked.

Another correct guess!

Wang Yong was thrilled, convinced in his heart that Shui Miao was the celestial child he had dreamed of.

Xiong Ying was also stunned. Even with the best luck, how could Shui Miao keep guessing others’ preferences correctly?

Moreover, this was the first time Shui Miao had met Yao Kang, and they were completely unfamiliar with each other.

“Don’t call me a little immortal,” Shui Miao gently waved his hand, smiled faintly, and continued, “I also know that Uncle Yao, you’ve had poor luck with relationships throughout your life. Despite your wealth, you’ve never found a woman who truly loved you. Even if you did meet one, she would soon leave or pass away. Also, Uncle Yao, you’ve been single for quite a long time now, haven’t you?”

Shui Miao’s final judgment wasn’t based on his knowledge of the Five Elements and Yin-Yang, but rather on what he saw in Yao Kang’s hands.

On Yao Kang’s left hand, he wore a square gold ring on his pinky, a symbol of being single, and a jade thumb ring on his index finger, symbolizing a desire to marry. His ring finger was completely bare.

“Little immortal, you truly are a little immortal! From birth until today, you’re the only person who truly understands me!”

Shui Miao had guessed everything correctly again. Yao Kang was overjoyed, rushing to Shui Miao’s side, tightly gripping his hand, so excited he didn’t know what else to say.

But at this moment, Shui Miao simply smiled and said, “Give me five hundred thousand, and I’ll solve all your troubles.”