Chapter 18

"Sure, sure, Brother Jie, you can pick anything you like. If there's a brand you like that we don't have in the store, just let me know, and I'll get it for you." Xia Yunjie's words left Li Chengxin confused, not understanding his background, but since Brother Qiang was so afraid of him, showing a bit more respect was always a good idea. Hearing this, Li Chengxin hurriedly agreed with Bald Qiang's words.

Although Xia Yunjie had only been out of school for a short time, seeing Li Chengxin hanging around with Bald Qiang, he naturally guessed that Li Chengxin wasn't a good person, and most of the items in the store were likely stolen goods.

However, different people have different ways of life. Xia Yunjie wasn't a police officer, so he didn't bother with these things; otherwise, what was the point of taxpayers paying for a bunch of police officers?

But Bald Qiang and Li Chengxin's words made Xia Yunjie very unhappy. His face darkened, and he sneered, "You think I'm wrong? Do you think I'm framing you? I've already said, as long as you don't bother me, I won't bother you. The car was stolen by your people. Otherwise, why would I spend so much effort on a hot day to find you? Do you really think I want to extort a bicycle from you? I'm not that bored. Now, call your people and ask if they stole a new Forever bicycle from the BULENIGHT bar on Nan Shan Road last night."

Bald Qiang, who had been on the streets for a long time, was a smart person. He knew his words had angered Xia Yunjie, so he quickly smiled and said, "Sorry, Brother Jie, that's not what I meant. I'll call right away."

Saying this, Bald Qiang took out his phone and called Xiao Liù.

Xiao Liù was the thief who had stolen the bag from the deputy director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, Qin Lan, the night before. He mainly operated in the Nan Shan Road area.

As soon as the call connected, Bald Qiang scolded, "Xiao Liù, did you steal a Forever bicycle from the BULENIGHT bar last night?"

"Wow, Brother Qiang, you're amazing! How did you know I stole a Forever bicycle from the BULENIGHT bar last night? Are you a living god who can predict the future?" Xiao Liù exclaimed exaggeratedly on the other end of the line.

Although his words were exaggerated, he was genuinely surprised. He had just found out that a new recruit had stolen the bicycle last night. Because the recruit was new, he had asked a few more questions and learned the details. He never expected that the "busy" boss would also know, which was quite surprising.

If Xiao Liù had flattered Bald Qiang like this in the past, Bald Qiang would have been very happy, but today, cold sweat covered his bald head as he shouted, "Damn you, Xiao Liù, do you want to quit? You even dared to steal Brother Jie's bicycle! Bring the bicycle and yourself to the Chengxin Bicycle Shop on University Road right now."

As he scolded, Bald Qiang's heart trembled. He couldn't understand how Xia Yunjie knew the bicycle was stolen by his people, or how he knew he was at the Chengxin Bicycle Shop. Was he a living god who could predict the future?

Bald Qiang suddenly remembered Xiao Liù's flattering words, and his heart raced even faster, with cold sweat glistening on his bald head.

Xiao Liù, on the other end of the line, was stunned. Damn, he had stolen a bag from the deputy director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau the night before, and now he had stolen a bicycle that belonged to some "Brother Jie." What kind of luck was this? Stealing a bicycle and encountering someone with "Brother" in their name, was this even a life worth living? Being a thief was really tough; he might as well change careers.

Cursing in his heart, Xiao Liù hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, Brother Qiang, I'll come right away."

But before Xiao Liù could finish speaking, Bald Qiang had already hung up.

"Brother Jie, I'm really sorry. My subordinate didn't know the bicycle was yours. I've already told him to bring it over. Rest assured, no one will dare to steal your bicycle again." Bald Qiang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and apologized nervously.

As the saying goes, "A smiling face can stop a raised hand." Bald Qiang's people had dared to steal his bicycle, and Xia Yunjie had originally wanted to teach him a lesson, but seeing him bow and apologize, and the cold sweat on his head, he couldn't say anything harsh. He waved his hand and said, "Forget it, forget it. Since you helped me yesterday, you don't need to call him over. Just have him return the bicycle to its original place."

Saying this, Xia Yunjie stood up and walked towards the door.

Seeing this, Bald Qiang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking, "This weird guy is finally leaving."

But just as Bald Qiang relaxed, he saw Xia Yunjie, who had already reached the door, suddenly turn around and stare at him.

Seeing Xia Yunjie turn around and stare at him, Bald Qiang felt uneasy, thinking, "Is he going to change his mind?"

Thinking this, Bald Qiang hurriedly walked up and smiled, "Brother Jie, do you have any other instructions?"

"Nice job, Bald Qiang. You're about to make a big fortune! However, I have a piece of advice for you. Taking shortcuts is not a long-term solution and can harm your karma. You will eventually face legal trouble. After you make your fortune, it's best to walk the right path." Xia Yunjie didn't give him any instructions but looked at Bald Qiang deeply and said earnestly before turning and walking away.

Face reading and fortune-telling are actually very profound arts, not just about predicting a person's fate based on facial features as described in some books. If it were that simple, anyone could buy a book and become a fortune-teller. If it were that easy, people with certain facial features that supposedly bring bad luck wouldn't need to worry about relationships. Of course, there is some truth to these books. The saying "your face reflects your heart" means that a person with a fierce appearance is more likely to be fierce compared to someone with a kind face. So, sometimes, you can see some things in a person's face, but using these to determine a person's fate is a misconception. True fortune-tellers look beyond the surface and use unique techniques. For example, the "blackness of the yintang" (the space between the eyebrows) can only be seen by true fortune-tellers using their unique techniques, which consume spiritual energy. Therefore, some famous fortune-tellers have a rule of not performing more than three readings a day, partly to avoid revealing too much and partly because fortune-telling is a mentally and spiritually draining task. Even Xia Yunjie, who had learned the unique divination techniques of the Wuxian School, couldn't determine a person's specific situation from their face without using these techniques.

Of course, there are exceptions. In Bald Qiang's case, Xia Yunjie didn't use his unique techniques but could still sense the golden light in his wealth palace, indicating a strong fortune. It's like a patient with red, swollen eyes; even a layperson can see something is wrong. If the patient doesn't have these obvious symptoms, a doctor would need special medical equipment to diagnose the problem. So, although Xia Yunjie usually works as a regular employee and doesn't easily use his divination skills, in this case, he could see the general situation without using his unique techniques. He decided to give Bald Qiang some advice before leaving, hoping to encourage him to do good and accumulate good karma.

Bald Qiang, of course, didn't know that Xia Yunjie was the current master of the Wuxian School, a true expert in divination and face reading. He nodded and said, "Yes, yes," but thought to himself, "Pfft, do you think I want to take shortcuts? If I had a lot of money, do you think I wouldn't want to do something legitimate?"

After leaving the bicycle shop, Xia Yunjie stopped thinking about Bald Qiang. After all, the path is his own. If he listens to Xia Yunjie's advice, based on the face reading Xia Yunjie did before leaving, Bald Qiang's financial prospects should be very bright. Of course, nothing is certain. A person's face doesn't determine their future, but if Bald Qiang chooses the right path, his financial luck will be much better than average. If not, he will face the consequences Xia Yunjie warned him about.

Walking down the street, Xia Yunjie passed the entrance of Jiangzhou University. Remembering that he had never set foot in a university, he decided to visit Jiangzhou University.

Jiangzhou City is one of the top economic cities in Jiangnan Province, with a number of universities, second only to the provincial capital, Haizhou. However, the only comprehensive key undergraduate university is Jiangzhou University. The main reason it is a key university is its College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which ranks among the top in the country. The former dean, Professor Feng Wenbo, is a leading figure in the field of traditional Chinese medicine.

Xia Yunjie, after graduating from junior high school, went to a vocational school and never had the chance to attend high school or university, so he didn't pay much attention to these things. He only knew that Jiangzhou University was the largest and most famous university in Jiangzhou.