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"Master Chu," Yuan Tianbo greeted with a broad smile.

Chu Yuening looked over, surprised. "Boss Yuan? Are you passing by coincidentally?"

Yuan Tianbo entered with two large bags of gifts, placing them on the wooden table. Overjoyed by the recent birth of his granddaughter, he radiated happiness and a rosy glow. "I came specifically to see Master Chu this time."

"Last time was too hurried, and Master Chu didn't accept the divination fee. I've brought these gifts especially, please don't think me presumptuous, Master Chu."

The middle-aged man standing nearby was astonished to see such respect shown by Yuan Tianbo to a young woman in her twenties. He had assumed that the one who predicted Yuan Tianbo's granddaughter would be an older, seasoned master. After all, feng shui masters relied on experience, didn't they? Wouldn't age equate to more expertise?

Yet she was so young.

While the middle-aged man continued to size up Chu Yuening, Yuan Tianbo opened the gift bags. The first item to catch the eye was a set of four exquisite dried abalones, each with vibrant colors and plump flesh.

Zhang Jiande, with decades of experience in the restaurant business, couldn't help but praise, "Boss Yuan, quite the generous gesture!"

Shanpo, not understanding the fuss, whispered, "Isn't it just a few abalones? Do we need to make such a big deal out of it?"

"Six-star abalone, it's almost impossible to buy on the market," Zhang Jiande's mouth watered at the sight. "I'm not even sure if five thousand yuan would be enough."

Not to mention other dried goods, just these abalones alone were equivalent to twenty thousand yuan.

Yuan Tianbo smiled humbly, "Compared to Master Chu's divination, these items are insignificant."

Chu Yuening had sharp hearing. Upon learning that the four abalones were so valuable, she tried to decline the gift, gathering the bag in her hands. "Mr. Yuan, we already agreed that I could use your space. The divination can be considered payment for the venue."

Yuan Tianbo was afraid she would refuse the gift, waving his hand and smiling. "Master, with how accurate your readings are, I've already gained a great deal. Besides, I do run a dried goods store. How could I not afford to give away abalone?"

He didn't mention that those four abalones had been in his collection for years.

Dried abalone increases in value and taste over time, especially a rare find like the six-star variety.

"Well then," Chu Yuening reluctantly agreed, nodding. "I'll keep them."

Seeing that his gift of dried goods had been accepted, Yuan Tianbo happily pulled out a small notebook and handed it over.

Chu Yuening took the notebook and looked at him with a smile. "Are you asking me to help choose a name?"

"Yes." Yuan Tianbo smiled warmly. "Master Chu's expertise in naming is truly remarkable. Please help me decide which name would be most suitable for my granddaughter."

Chu Yuening opened the notebook, surprised. The pages were densely packed with names, taking up a full six pages, while others typically had only a dozen or so options. The sheer quantity of names showcased the Yuan family's dedication to their granddaughter.

She then requested Yuan Tianbo's granddaughter's precise birth details.

"The birth chart indicates a wood element, requiring water for support. So, a name with the 'water' radical would be ideal," Chu Yuening explained.

As soon as Chu Yuening finished speaking, Yuan Tianbo flipped to another page and tapped it. "This page contains all names with the water radical. Each one was carefully chosen by our entire family, ensuring a very low likelihood of duplication."

A name that harmonizes with one's birth chart can enhance fortune and protect from harm, turning adversity into opportunity.

From the multitude of names, Chu Yuening selected the one most compatible with the Yuan family's granddaughter and pointed to it. "This name is perfect. It signifies water at its fullest, not too much, not too little – just right."

"Ah, yes," Chu Yuening reminded. "Your granddaughter's birth chart includes the literary star. She will excel in her studies. You must nurture her talent carefully."

"Absolutely, absolutely," Yuan Tianbo replied, overwhelmed with delight. He hadn't expected such an additional blessing. No parent could be unhappy upon learning their child would have a gift for education.

Having chosen his words carefully, Yuan Tianbo pointed at the middle-aged man who had been standing for quite some time and inquired, "This is my friend. I wonder if Master Chu can still provide a reading today?"

He had heard that Master Chu could only give two readings a day. He had also wondered why Master Chu couldn't do more readings to earn more money, just like other fortune-telling parlors that could handle dozens of clients daily.

Now, he understood how accurate Chu Yuening's readings were.

Two hundred yuan per reading was simply too cheap.

Unfortunately, many citizens were ignorant. Having never seen a long queue at Temple Street, Yuan Tianbo worried that Chu Yuening might not have any customers, so he wanted to introduce his friend to her.

Chu Yuening looked at the middle-aged man, whom she had been observing for a while, and immediately read his face. "I have one more reading available. But are you really interested?"

The middle-aged man was called Lu Min, a classmate of Yuan Tianbo's. They had run into each other an hour ago, and Lu Min happened to have something he needed help with. When he learned that Yuan Tianbo was heading to Temple Street, he decided to tag along.

Lu Min glanced at Yuan Tianbo.

Yuan Tianbo hastily said, "Didn't you say you were curious about fortune-telling? The master is truly insightful. Besides, haven't you been losing money in your business these past few years? Let the master guide you."

Yuan Tianbo had become an unconditional fan, eager to boast about the master's greatness to everyone.

Lü Min sat down with an awkward smile. "Since Master is so skilled, of course you count."

Chu Yuening spoke calmly, "An arrow released from a bow cannot be recalled."

Looking at Chu Yuening, Lü Min was skeptical but after some thought, he believed that if she could truly predict Yuan Tianbo gaining a granddaughter, it was likely she could foresee events in one's life path.

However, more intimate... secretive matters might be beyond her abilities.

With this in mind, Lü Min provided his birthdate and time.

Chu Yuening analyzed the birth details and said, "You're 45 years old, married with a wife and daughter."

"You have a strong personality. You grew up in the countryside, where life was tough. This hardship has fueled your great desire for wealth and led you to strive relentlessly."

"Multiple business ventures have ended in failure, leaving you with considerable debts."

As the gangsters left the dessert stall, neighbors gradually gathered to watch the spectacle.