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Neighborhood folks grew anxious. "What exactly happened?"

Du An recalled that fateful night many years ago, when he stood on the rooftop, gazing at the celestial shower of shooting stars with his eyes closed, sincerely making a wish.

He had prayed for such a romantic day to spend with his goddess.

"And then... when I opened my eyes, I saw my goddess and my best friend standing right behind me, deeply engaged in a passionate kiss, one of those French kisses with the saliva strings."

In other words,

he had made a wish, only for his secretly admired goddess to end up with his brother.

The neighborhood erupted in commotion.

"Young man, you truly have it rough!"

"You mustered up the courage to confess, only for your goddess to be with your brother."

"Poor thing."

Du An sighed too. "After that incident, I asked the goddess why she never considered being with me."

As he spoke, he patted his waist pouch. "My family has money. Apart from my looks, I thought that by the time we're in university, girls wouldn't be that superficial anymore."

"The goddess replied that she couldn't get in the mood with my mole around," Du An shared.

A long silence fell upon the neighbors before someone finally spoke up.

"I actually think appearance is more important than wealth."

"It's okay, you can try removing the mole!"

"Yeah, I've taken a good look, and I think you'd be really handsome without it."

"Well, you do have a bit of flesh."

"Flesh? What's wrong with that? Flesh brings fortune!"

Du An shook his head, a bitter smile on his face. "It doesn't matter. I've wanted to remove my mole for a while now, but my father forbids it."

"Why not?"

"Indeed, if your own child's love life is so tumultuous, why can't you get rid of a mere mole?"

"The mole is on your body; if you want it removed, just do it!"

Du An scratched his head and said sheepishly, "My family is quite superstitious, especially my dad. He says that my mole symbolizes our family's financial fortune. The fact that I've never had to worry about money in my life indicates that we're financially well-off. It also implies that my dad's career has been smooth sailing."

"Dad forbade me from removing the mole, saying that doing so might disrupt the feng shui."

"Afterward, I didn't believe in all that and consulted many experts, but they all said that I shouldn't remove the mole, as it wouldn't be good."

"When I asked what specifically would be bad, they couldn't give a clear answer."

At this point, Du An asked, "Master, is it really true that removing the mole will bring harm to my family and myself? Are there any negative consequences?"

There were indeed many beliefs circulating that removing moles could ruin one's appearance and affect their destiny.

Chu Yuening pondered before responding, "Actually, a person's wealth in life is predetermined. If someone gains wealth they shouldn't have, they'll lose it elsewhere. For instance, money stolen will eventually be spent on hospital bills."

"Is the notion about moles accurate? Indeed, it reveals what you inherently possess and foreshadows your future destiny."

"But life often revolves around choices. To say that having a mole impacts one's fortune is groundless. If you want to have it removed, go ahead."

"Thank you, Master," Du An smiled. "I've finally heard a different perspective. But whether I have it removed or not is irrelevant now. I already have a girlfriend, and we're engaged. I came here to seek your assistance in matching our birthdates and selecting an auspicious date for our wedding."

A neighbor inquired, "How did you end up together with your girlfriend?"

"Was it a successful confession after a long-time crush?"

"That seems right. Most crushes usually fade away without any resolution."

"It wasn't a crush," Du An said, slightly embarrassed. "In fact, we've known each other since childhood, and she was the one who pursued me."

As he finished his sentence, the whole street fell silent.

"Huh?" The neighbors were stunned.

"Your girlfriend is pursuing you?"

"How can someone like her not be repelled by your appearance?"

Some neighbors were skeptical.

"Maybe she's after your money. Has she ever suggested you remove your mole since being together?"

"That's right. If she's your childhood friend, sparks should have flown long ago."

Thinking of his beautiful and kind-hearted girlfriend, Du An's face lit up with happiness. "No, I've asked about her thoughts on this. She believes that one's appearance is beyond our control, and what truly matters is having a good heart."

Worried that his neighbors might not believe him, Du An started listing his girlfriend's virtues.

"She's genuinely wonderful; she never puts me down. When I face setbacks, she tirelessly encourages me."

"Most importantly, she's very filial. She treats my family as her own. When cooking, she prepares meals not just for me but also for my father. Likewise, when buying clothes, she buys for both me and my dad."

"Even my father speaks highly of her. If she doesn't truly love me, how could she care about my family? She even remembers the shoe sizes I wear, and even those of my father."

"In the past, I was wealthy but hesitant in everything I did. Since I started dating my girlfriend, I've become more confident and outgoing."

The neighbors chimed in after hearing this, "After your detailed explanation, it's clear she genuinely loves you."

"One can only dream of having a girlfriend like yours. If only my tigress at home were as understanding as your girlfriend."

As soon as the uncle finished his sentence, a seemingly out-of-nowhere auntie tugged on his ear, "What did you just say?"

"Wrong, wrong, I was wrong!" The uncle instantly apologized without a second thought.

Laughter erupted throughout Temple Street.

Du An's smile broadened, "Master, I've made up my mind about her. Could you please help me choose an auspicious day?"

With that, Du An provided his girlfriend's eight characters for astrology.

Chu Yuening calculated the situation and frowned. "In this state, you're still thinking of getting married first? Your father hasn't been at ease lately, has he? Has he been bothered by a stalker in the past couple of years?"