Shen Wang had just raised his hand, but then lowered it again. No, this woman was so beautiful—how could she have such a venomous tongue?
“M-Miss Gu… please sit.”
Shen Wang took up half the seat by himself. Left with no choice, Gu Yunxi had to sit on the same side as He Sihan. Seeing the two up close—one dynamic, one still—it was obvious their relationship wasn’t ordinary.
But why had they invited her here?
“Miss Gu, where do you live? Would you like to add me on WeChat?”
Shen Wang smiled at her.
“Shut up. No one will think you’re mute if you don’t speak!”
“Miss Gu, we invited you here today because we have something to ask of you.”
Gu Yunxi turned slightly and saw black energy constantly emanating from him. This man didn’t have long to live. Such a handsome face—what a pity.
“What is it? Go ahead.”
“Miss Gu, your abilities are extraordinary. Could you tell my fortune? How long can my body last?”
[Tsk tsk… those well-defined fingers are even prettier than mine. Dark circles under his eyes, terminally ill, life hanging by a thread. Such a waste of that handsome face.]
[Strange… why is his fate somehow tied to mine? Could it be that in the future, when I ascend, I’ll have to go through a love tribulation? No, absolutely not.]
“Ahem… judging from your appearance, your forehead is full—sign of great wealth and fortune. You’ll live a long life.”
He Sihan: A liar. If he couldn’t hear her inner thoughts, he might’ve believed her. A short-lived fate, more like it.
“Don’t lie to me. I’m serious. I know my own condition.”
“Fine, I’ll tell the truth. You have the fate of a lone star of calamity. Your luck has been stolen, which is why you’ve become like this. Based on your current condition, you likely won’t make it past this month.”
Shen Wang panicked. “Miss Gu, is there a way to resolve this? I still want to attend Old Master Liu’s birthday banquet with Han. My future happiness depends on the two of you!”
“A solution… not for now. Your case is complicated. We need to find the person who stole your luck and take it back. I didn’t expect there to be someone in this world like me… seems I’ve been too careless.”
He Sihan’s eyes darkened, his aura turning colder. “How do we find the one who stole my luck?”
“It’s most likely someone who knows your birth details or someone close to you. Since we’re fated, I have a talisman for you. Keep it with you—it’ll make your body feel better.”
Gu Yunxi took out a talisman from her bag, folded it, and handed it to him.
“How much?”
[My talismans are priceless treasures… how much should I charge? Forget it, I won’t take money. If he dies, I’ll suffer backlash too. Would I really give him something this valuable?]
“No charge. We’re fated—helping you is helping myself. This talisman will protect you for one month, keeping you safe and your body like that of a normal person. I’ll find a way to solve your condition within a month. But before that, you need to take me to your home—I need to check for anything suspicious.”
He Sihan’s fingers tightened. Could the person harming him be someone from his own family?
“Alright. I’ll arrange it.”
Before parting, they exchanged contact details. He Sihan transferred five million yuan to her.
[One meeting plus one talisman—five million. If I want to make money, I just need more meetings. I’m rich! This body is like a lucky charm—money comes even with my eyes closed!]
Gu Yunxi originally planned to take a taxi home, but He Sihan insisted on driving her. Only in the car did she learn that Villa No.1 in Yushui Bay belonged to the Shen family.
So they were neighbors.
The car stopped in front of Villa No.1. Shen Wang was about to get out when the gate suddenly opened!
A pig ran out.
Shen Wang leaned out the window, watching the pig run toward the car, its fat jiggling with every step. He almost jumped out of the window.
“Little Champagne! How did you become like this? It’s only been a few days—how much have you eaten? You’ve gotten a whole size bigger! You’re not my Little Champagne anymore—you’re Fat Champagne!”
Gu Yunxi looked at the scene outside—the man and the pig. She hadn’t expected the pig to grow this fat in just a few days.
Reap what you sow. Enjoy it, Gu Yan.
“Young Master Shen, if you keep feeding your Little Champagne like this, it might just become your New Year’s pig.”
Shen Wang almost cried. “This is a pet pig! It can’t grow like that. Don’t scare me!”
“Alright, Miss Gu, stop teasing him. That Little Champagne is more valuable to him than his own life.”
[Really? If he finds out that in half a year it’ll grow into a full-sized pig, he’ll probably want to smash his head against a wall.]
So Gu Yunxi had already predicted Little Champagne’s fate?
Before leaving, Gu Yunxi reminded him to keep the talisman close. His body would remain stable for the time being.
As for the woman designated by Master Fuyun—and someone this capable—He Sihan could only trust her now.
As soon as Gu Yunxi entered the courtyard, Gu Yunlang rushed over and began interrogating her.
As her so-called personal assistant, how had she slipped away right under his nose?
And even secretly met another man.
“Third Brother, don’t worry. I just went out to make money. He Sihan only asked to meet me—I earned five million. And he doesn’t have that kind of intention toward me. He’s unwell, so he asked me to take a look.”
“Fine. But next time you go out, take me with you. Stay away from those questionable people. Even if his family is the richest in Jiangcheng, people like him don’t value relationships. I’m worried you’ll get hurt. You’re still young—you don’t understand how the world works.”
“Got it.”
After a pause, Gu Yunlang continued, “There’s something else you need to prepare for. Big Brother hasn’t been home these past few days. He’s a workaholic who doesn’t believe in superstition and opposes anything related to it. He rarely watches entertainment content, so keep your livestream hidden as long as you can.”
Seeing Gu Yunxi still looking confused, he added, “Don’t worry. Even if Big Brother notices, I’ll cover for you. After all, you’re my boss now.”
“Third Brother, don’t worry. The end of science is metaphysics. What I do isn’t superstition—it’s real skill solving real problems. Even if Big Brother finds out, I’ll deal with it.”
“Good.”
That night, when she got home, Big Brother had unexpectedly returned.
No wonder Third Brother had rushed to warn her—it was a preventive measure.
Seeing her mother’s worried expression, Gu Yunxi calculated with her fingers.
Oh no.