Chapter 82

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"Master Qin made a stunning impression at today's exchange meeting, truly admirable," Liu Shun Tian refilled Qin Yu's teacup and flattered him.

"General Manager Liu, you flatter me, it was just luck," Qin Yu shook his head and smiled in response.

"What luck? Out of so many feng shui masters, only four succeeded. That's real skill. Master Qin is so young, your future achievements are boundless."

Liu Shun Tian smiled and then glanced at Mo Yongxin beside Qin Yu, asking, "Miss Mo, would you like tea or a drink?"

It was strange, with so many people seated, Qin Yu sat next to Liu Shun Tian, and for some reason, Mo Yongxin sat beside Qin Yu. She was on his left, followed by Mo Yongxing, then Meng Fang and Li Weijun.

"Thank you, I'll have tea," Mo Yongxin said softly.

Liu Shun Tian poured tea into Mo Yongxin's cup, not daring to linger his gaze on her for too long. Mo Yongxin was incredibly beautiful, with a noble aura. Liu Shun Tian knew that such a woman was not easily won by ordinary men. Staring at her would only cause her to be annoyed, which would be counterproductive.

"Hey, cousin, which restaurant are you eating at? Miss Tong and I are on our way."

Qin Yu was chatting with Liu Shun Tian when his phone rang. He glanced at the screen and saw it was his cousin Zhang Hua calling. He answered immediately.

"We're at Yuekeju. Can you find the way, Cousin?"

"Wow, Yuekeju? Hehe, I've been looking forward to it for a long time. Don't worry, I know the way. It's not far from here, about ten minutes away." Cousin Zhang Hua laughed and hung up.

"That must be your cousin. I'll have the manager wait at the entrance. If he arrives, he can be brought in directly," Liu Shun Tian said after Qin Yu put his phone away.

"General Manager Liu, you're too considerate. If there's anything I can help with, please let me know." As the saying goes, when someone shows you respect, they must have something to ask. Liu Shun Tian's attitude made Qin Yu curious, so he decided to be straightforward.

"Ah, I won't hide it from Master Qin. I do have a favor to ask, but it's not urgent. I'll find you after the exchange meeting."

Liu Shun Tian sighed. He had been losing his appetite and couldn't sleep well recently because of that matter. Since the person involved wasn't around, he had to wait a few more days.

After hearing Liu Shun Tian's words, Qin Yu stared at his face for a long time, then sighed inwardly. He had a good idea of what Liu Shun Tian wanted from him.

"Brother, you go west, the little sister is hard to keep~" A loud female folk song suddenly rang out in the private room. Everyone turned to look at the source of the sound. Meng Fang took out his phone, blushing slightly at the puzzled looks from the others, and answered the call.

The ringtone was chosen by his fiancée, who said it made him look old-fashioned and wouldn't attract girls. Meng Fang couldn't do much about his mischievous fiancée, and the ringtone had often been a source of ridicule from his friends.

"Hello, it's me. Yes, okay, I know, I'll be right there."

After the call, Meng Fang frowned and stood up from his chair, saying to the group, "Sorry, I have an urgent matter to attend to. Please enjoy your meal."

"Do you need me to take you?" Li Weijun also stood up when he heard Meng Fang.

"No need, Uncle Li, please sit. Someone will pick me up later." Pushing Li Weijun back down, Meng Fang said to the Mo siblings, "We'll meet again soon," before turning to Qin Yu.

"Qin Yu, come out for a moment. I have something to say to you."

Meng Fang and Qin Yu left the private room and walked to the entrance of the restaurant. Meng Fang took out a pack of cigarettes, put one in his mouth, and offered the whole pack to Qin Yu. "Have a smoke. I know you smoke."

Qin Yu chuckled, took a cigarette, and lit it for Meng Fang first before lighting his own.

"Qin Yu, I have a question for you, and I need you to answer honestly." Meng Fang took a deep drag on his cigarette, his tone becoming serious.

"What is it?"

"After our last meeting, was what you said at the end just a slip of the tongue, or did you really see something?" Meng Fang stared intently at Qin Yu, not blinking.

"You saw today, I'm now a feng shui master. Feng shui and physiognomy are closely related. Back then, I saw from your face that you would have a car accident soon. However, from your physiognomy, the accident wouldn't be severe, so I warned you," Qin Yu answered truthfully.

"I've investigated you," Meng Fang said casually, not looking at Qin Yu's reaction. "From the information I gathered, you've never shown any feng shui skills before."

"Many people consider feng shui to be superstition. I never planned to publicize it, so it's normal that you wouldn't know." Qin Yu wasn't surprised that Meng Fang had investigated him; he had expected it.

"Since you're a feng shui master, I've heard a saying: those in your profession will suffer from the five blemishes and three deficiencies, and the more skilled you are, the worse it gets. How can you ensure my sister's happiness?"

"The concept of the five blemishes and three deficiencies is one-sided. Originally, these terms described a person's destiny. The five blemishes refer to being widowed, widowed, orphaned, alone, and disabled, while the three deficiencies refer to life, power, and wealth. Only those who misuse feng shui and physiognomy for evil or to gain ill-gotten wealth will suffer from the five blemishes and three deficiencies. Some unskilled feng shui masters often use this as an excuse to either extort more money from their clients or to avoid making inaccurate predictions."

At least, the Zhuge Nei Jing never mentioned the five blemishes and three deficiencies. As long as one's intentions are good, and one doesn't help evil people find auspicious sites or use feng shui to gain ill-gotten wealth, a feng shui master's life is no different from an ordinary person's.

Many feng shui masters today use historical examples of short-lived masters to prove the existence of the five blemishes and three deficiencies. This is often used to justify higher prices for their services, claiming that revealing the secrets of feng shui and physiognomy is a violation of the heavens and will bring retribution, so clients should pay more.

"No five blemishes and three deficiencies?" Meng Fang frowned, not quite believing it. The concept had been around for years, how could it be a fraud according to Qin Yu?

"I'm not joking. If there were five blemishes and three deficiencies, would I still be a feng shui master?" Qin Yu smiled and said firmly.

"Alright, let's drop that topic. I have another question: does my father really know about you and my sister, and hasn't said anything?"

"Uncle probably guessed, and indeed, he hasn't said anything." Qin Yu said this, but inwardly thought, "I bled and fainted for him, and now I'm burdened with negative karma. If he still has anything to say, I'll have Zuisheng talk to him."

Meng Fang looked deeply at Qin Yu, then fell silent for a moment before saying, "I understand. No matter what, I hope my sister can be happy. Qin Yu, take care."

With that, Meng Fang threw away his cigarette and walked forward. A white Porsche Cayenne was parked nearby, and he got in, the car disappearing down the street.

Meng Fang's attitude this time was better than before. Qin Yu could clearly feel that he was no longer as hostile. This was a good sign for Qin Yu, and he believed that with continued effort, he would eventually gain the Meng family's approval.

After Meng Fang left, Qin Yu didn't rush back inside. Since his cousin would arrive soon, he decided to wait at the entrance. After finishing a cigarette, he saw his cousin's car approaching.

"Cousin, why are you standing at the entrance?" Zhang Hua and Tong Min got out of the car and walked over, seeing Qin Yu standing there.

"Of course, I'm here to welcome you."

"Cut it out, when have you ever been so polite? You're not just here to look at the legs of the reception girls, are you?" Zhang Hua didn't believe it, glancing at the group of girls at the entrance.

"Hehe, if it were just you, Cousin, I wouldn't be here. I'm here for Miss Tong, and you're just along for the ride."

Qin Yu's words made Tong Min blush and glare at him. "Stop bickering at the entrance. Let's go inside."

Qin Yu was delighted by Tong Min's words. Her tone suggested she didn't consider him an outsider. If she were just a subordinate or a casual friend, she wouldn't speak like that. It seemed his cousin was finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, and his long bachelor days were coming to an end.