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Neighbors denied their previous claims, acknowledging that Zheng Xin was indeed more optimistic than most. A couple even apologized for their harsh words and encouraged him to maintain his positivity.

Zheng Xin waved away their concerns, saying, "Don't worry, I'll definitely pass on this optimism."

Chu Yuening shook her head and countered, "I'm afraid not."

Zheng Xin's heart skipped a beat. "Why?"

Studying Zheng Xin's horoscope, Chu Yuening explained, "Your marriage sector already has an asterism in residence, indicating that you have already established a family."

"I have indeed started a family," Zheng Xin said with a smile, recalling his wife. "We met at Cape of Good Hope Park. She is beautiful and gentle, with eyes that convey deep emotions. I fell for her the moment I saw her."

"At that time, she had many suitors, but I persevered and broke through the competition. Now, we have three children – the oldest is eight. For them, I would do anything."

Satisfied with his married life, Zheng Xin cherished his wife and children. To provide better for his family, he began cutting down on his shore leave.

While other sailors took half a month off after a month at sea, Zheng Xin didn't need such breaks. He wanted to earn more to support his loved ones.

Over time, his dedication earned him the nickname "The Reckless Lad."

Looking at Zheng Xin, who was still oblivious to everything, Chu Yuening wore a compassionate expression. "There's a benefit to optimism, it allows one to overlook the minutiae since their hearts are broad."

Confused, Zheng Xin asked, "Master, is optimism not good?"

"Optimism is good," Chu Yuening sighed and shook her head. "But after hearing what I have to say next, I hope you can still maintain your optimism."

"From your physiognomy, your wife palace is faintly entangled with peach blossoms, and there's a green glow in your forehead. This indicates that... your wife is unfaithful, and not with just one person. Your offspring palace is barren, implying that none of the three children you cherish are yours."

Her words fell like thunderclaps.

Zheng Xin felt as if a bolt of lightning had struck his mind, leaving him blank. He remained dazed for a long while.

Regaining his senses, he vigorously rubbed his face before cautiously lowering his hands. "M-Master, perhaps my face was too dirty, and you couldn't read it properly. Could you take another look?"

Chu Yuening shook her head and calculated on her fingers before responding, "After each of your sea voyages, the male third party would come looking for your wife."

"Master, there's really no chance you could be mistaken?" Zheng Xin asked with a bitter smile.

"On this matter, if you recall carefully, there will be inconsistencies. For instance, male clothing suddenly appearing at home or the double tickets for plays hidden in the closet," Chu Yuening prompted him to reminisce.

Zheng Xin knew he could no longer refute the facts.

Because just the day after he returned from his trip, he indeed found two sets of men's clothing in their wardrobe. His wife, avoiding eye contact, explained that they were discarded clothes from a relative that she thought would fit him well, so she brought them home.

Zheng Xin didn't suspect anything then, but now, upon closer reflection, everything seemed suspicious.

For instance, while playing with the kids, they would suddenly ask if the uncle who visited two days ago was his friend, or they would point to the drawer filled with double tickets for theater performances.

All these pointed to the possibility that his wife might have someone else in her life.

The thought that the three children might not be his added to his agony.

"Master, what... what should I do now?"

Chu Yuening calculated and responded, "Have you decided how you want to handle the situation once you know the truth? I won't interfere with your choice; I can only tell you the outcome based on the eight characters. According to the analysis, your wife seems to be a compatible partner in every aspect, and she genuinely loves you; otherwise, she would have divorced you long ago."

"Indeed, we were a perfect match, or I wouldn't have insisted on marrying her," Zheng Xin replied with a bitter smile. "Many of my colleagues' wives also had affairs, but I never imagined it would happen to me. Master, if we separate, what will happen to her?"

Chu Yuening made another calculation. "She has realized your worth and wants to restart with you. If you reject her, she will remarry, but she won't find anyone better than you."

"What if she refuses to divorce?"

Chu Yuening replied, "If she doesn't divorce, she'll eventually settle down. The three children have grown up under your care and only recognize you as their father. They're also very filial. However, when you turned fifty, you discovered the truth and couldn't accept it, so you took refuge in religion."

The impact of discovering the truth early or late is different.

Zheng Xin only found out the truth after his children had grown into adults, causing his usually optimistic mindset to crumble. Without hesitation, he entered monkhood, abandoning everything and losing the chance to start anew.

Zheng Xin was in a daze.

He had genuinely put his all into raising the three children. After stepping off the ship, all his time was spent with them.

Perhaps what was an easy decision for others was genuinely difficult for him.

Divorce meant giving up on his children.

Not divorcing meant bearing the humiliation of infidelity in silence.

Moreover, Zheng Xin, having not seen his wife's infidelity with his own eyes, still held onto hope. "Master, how can I find evidence?"

Chu Yuening counted on her fingers, then paused with a sigh. "She must have mentioned going out to sea."

Zheng Xin gave a bitter smile. "I had a feeling."

Every time his wife went out to sea, she would invite someone home. Once, by coincidence, he had encountered one such visitor, but he had trusted his wife when she said the person was just a plumber.

When Zheng Xin left, the neighbors began to commiserate.

"Earlier, they were saying that destined partners are generally more optimistic."

"An overwhelming green hat like that – even Buddha wouldn't be optimistic. I can understand why he feels that way."

"Ning Ning, do you think Mr. Zheng might do something drastic? His wife cheating on him, and all three kids he's raised with all his effort not being his own."