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With the birth chart in hand, Chu Yuening began her calculations.

"Following tradition, let's first analyze your family background."

"You have a strong presence of wealth stars in your year and month columns, indicating that they are auspicious for your life path. This suggests you were born into an affluent business family, with no shortage of wealth and resources from the very beginning."

"The columns mainly interpret one's relationships with relatives. The year column represents ancestors, while the month column signifies parents. Judging from the columns, your mother's side holds more influence than your father's. This means your mother's family had significant assets, with their net worth exceeding a hundred million a decade ago."

As she finished speaking, a collective gasp echoed throughout the room.

A net worth of over a hundred million a decade ago – such a family probably didn't drink water but gold flakes.

Qi Tianrui, however, was not surprised. His family history had been exposed by paparazzi media, and many knew that his father's success was largely due to his mother.

Nonetheless, he did not underestimate Chu Yuening. Instead, he openly acknowledged her insights.

"Indeed, my father's family background was less prosperous than my mother's, but she loved him deeply and was willing to marry into his family with all her wealth, without the melodramatic conflicts often portrayed in films. After their marriage, they were deeply devoted to each other, their relationship could be described as one of mutual respect. They never had a serious argument throughout the years. My father built his own empire through hard work, and now both families' businesses stand on equal footing."

Regarding this, Qi Tianrui had once been immensely proud.

In contrast to his classmates whose fathers were often joked about as being supported by their wives, his own father had fought his way to success.

Chu Yuening didn't comment on this.

Moving on,

"You have a younger sister. According to your birth chart, although you don't have many siblings, your bond with her is strong. This means that you and your sister have an excellent relationship."

It was well-known in Hong Kong's entertainment circle that Qi Tianrui was a notorious sis-con. No one was surprised by this revelation, but Chu Yuening's next words raised eyebrows.

"After turning ten, you led a rather carefree life until you faced a significant challenge. You accidentally fell into the swimming pool at home. Coincidentally, the nanny was upstairs, and you, not knowing how to swim, nearly drowned. Fortunately, the butler passed by and found you, and since then, you've avoided being near water."

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Qi Tianrui perked up, straightening his back and folding his arms across his chest as a glint shone in his eyes.

The diviner on Temple Street was indeed skilled.

He was even more remarkable than the Taoist priest at Wong Tai Sin Temple.

Recalling the embarrassing incident of falling into the swimming pool at ten years old, he had strictly forbidden anyone in his family from disclosing it to the outside world.

Now, even if gossip journalists managed to dig into his background, they would never uncover that particular detail.

Chewing on his gum, he smiled and said, "Master Chu, you truly live up to your name."

Chu Yuening was about to proceed with the love fortune, but considering Qi Tianrui's status, she asked, "Shall we continue? If it were to be leaked, I won't take any responsibility."

"Calculate," Qi Tianrui dismissed her concern. "Everyone has their emotional experiences. It's not strange, let the gossip media expose it if they wish."

The girls at the door nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, Qi Tianrui is almost 30. It's not uncommon for him to be dating."

"Indeed, I've dated four guys. Men aren't that rare."

"You've been with four?" A girl counted on her fingers, "I've only had three so far. No way, I need to step up my game and date six this month!"

"Woah, if Master Chu were to predict that the Little King is currently in a relationship, wouldn't Hong Kong media run out of newspaper to print all the news?"

Everyone eagerly awaited the gossip.

However, Chu Yuening repeatedly calculated with her fingers but to no avail. Eventually, she put down her hand in disappointment, "Forget it, your romantic prospects aren't worth calculating."

Qi Tianrui's expression shifted slightly as he pushed up his hat brim, "Master Chu, what do you mean by 'not worth calculating'? With my status, can't I have had girlfriends before?"

The neighbors leaned in to listen.

The Little King was a superstar; surely, there would be many girls pursuing him?

Chu Yuening sighed softly, "Unrequited love doesn't count as dating. Judging from your romantic prospects, whether it's true love or a dalliance, not a single flower has bloomed for you."

The neighborhood gossips, eagerly awaiting a good story, couldn't hold back their boisterous laughter.

Qi Tianrui's expression became even more animated. Slightly embarrassed, he leaned in and said, "Why isn't a secret crush considered love? It has the word 'love' in it. I had feelings for her and enjoyed the process. Whether she reciprocated or not doesn't seem to be my concern, does it?"

Chu Yuening looked at him with an expression that suggested she was observing someone of limited intelligence.

The girls' laughter also echoed inside.

"Ha ha ha, the Little King is really killing me with laughter."

"Why can't a secret crush count as love?"

"The point is... the Little King has never been in a relationship before!"

"Fair to say, that's a bit unfortunate."

"I agree."

Chu Yuening stopped her hand gestures and put them away. "Now you can tell me what you want me to divine, right?"

Qi Tianrui chewed on his gum, his gaze distant and contemplative.

He was wavering.

It was evident that Master Chu's abilities surpassed those of any other master he had sought out.

But revealing this truth would inevitably cause upheaval in the family business and the stock market.

Chu Yuening remained unperturbed, pouring herself a cup of tea and gently swaying it, watching the emerald green leaves dance within.

Finally, Qi Tianrui closed his eyes.

This secret couldn't be kept hidden for long.

"Master," Qi Tianrui opened his eyes, his casual smile gone. He pulled a tissue from his pocket to dispose of the gum, his expression turning serious. Rising to his feet, he bowed respectfully.