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"Very well." A smile tugged at the corners of Zhou Fengxu's lips.

As they were about to part ways at the entrance of the ice room, Zhou Fengxu called out to her, appearing slightly nervous as he pretended to look around, "Ning Ning, do you have time on Sunday?"

Upon asking, his heartbeat quickened.

This was his first time proactively asking a girl out; he lacked experience. He knew to dress up before leaving in the morning but hadn't given much thought to how he should actually extend the invitation.

Chu Yuening nodded. "Usually, I'm free in the afternoons."

"I have a birthday party on Sunday, and I'd like you to come," Zhou Fengxu said. Initially, he had no plans to host a party, but when his parents suggested it, he turned them down right away.

Upon reflection, though, Ning Ning had never been to his house before.

Perhaps he could use the party as an excuse to show her his family environment. If she didn't like the way his family lived or the way he conducted himself at home, he would be wise enough to back off and not add to her troubles by confessing his feelings.

Finished speaking, Zhou Fengxu's heart was still pounding wildly.

He drew in a shallow breath.

The anticipation felt like undergoing a trial.

Shi Boren had a point; if Ning Ning had no interest in him at all, she wouldn't attend the party.

Before Zhou Fengxu could delve into chaotic thoughts, he heard the girl's reply. Raising his gaze, he met Yuening's bright, smiling eyes.

"Sure, I'll definitely come."

After bidding farewell to Zhou Fengxu, Chu Yuening made her way back along Temple Street, eventually arriving at Chu Ji's feng shui shop.

Upon arrival, she overheard the neighbors' bustling chatter.

"Can you believe it? The whole family is kneeling there."

"Are they trying to use moral blackmail?"

"Mr. Fang, you're in your fifties. Please, for the sake of your children, leave now. A tree needs its bark, and a person needs their dignity. It seems you've reached the end of your rope and have nothing left to lose."

In the crowd,

Fang Jingguo knelt with his children and wife in front of the feng shui shop.

Amidst the whispers and murmurs around him, Fang Jingguo's aged face flushed with embarrassment. If he had a choice, he wouldn't be kneeling here, publicly losing face.

Ever since the prosperity feng shui arrangement in his home was destroyed, there was no hope of salvaging his business.

The grand Fāng family empire he had painstakingly built crumbled in a single night.

At this moment, he thought of Chu Yuening.

He knew that Chu Yuening had some skill in feng shui. However, previously, he believed Guang Deye to be more proficient than Chu Yuening, so he naturally didn't see the need to seek help from her.

Now, he realized that Chu Yuening was actually more formidable than Guang Deye.

A rush of sourness and bitterness flooded his heart all at once.

If he had treated Chu family's sisters with more kindness back then, would he have ended up in such a desperate situation today?

Fang Zhanwen was also kneeling. As an overseas-educated man, he had a certain level of pride within him.

With the company's bankruptcy, he came to a clear realization. Since feng shui could indeed help a company bounce back, he didn't mind seeking help from Chu Yuening when he heard about it.

On the other hand, Tian Yue'e, Fang Jiajia, and Fang Kaize knelt reluctantly. When Fang Jiajia tried to stand up, Fang Jingguo glared at her immediately.

Fang Jiajia had no choice but to kneel down again, enduring the excruciating pain as sand scratched her knees. "Daddy, I don't want to kneel anymore. I want to go home."

With his yellow hair, Fang Kaize also complained impatiently, "Dad, even if we've gone bankrupt, there's no need to beg Chu Yuening, right? She might not even be willing to help us. You should think about how she made you lose face back then."

"Shut up!" Fang Jingguo was frustrated by their lack of maturity. "Chu Yuening is your sister. Show some respect when you speak. If you keep causing trouble, don't blame me for disowning you."

At this moment, in his heart, Chu Yuening, who knew feng shui, held far greater value than these good-for-nothing family members.

As long as Chu Yuening said that she would help if they chose her over the other siblings, Fang Jingguo would definitely choose the Chu sisters.

What difference does it make with two daughters? With Chu Yuening's feng shui skills, he could ascend to the throne of Hong Kong's wealthiest man in a heartbeat.

Tian Yue'e whispered, "Now you know to scold, but what did you do back then? Weren't you turning a blind eye? Even if we knelt here for an entire day and night, Chu Yuening wouldn't be willing to help the Fang family."

"That's right, Mrs. Tian," a calm voice echoed.

"I indeed won't be helping you."

The Fangs turned their heads in unison.

Fang Jingguo was overjoyed to see Chu Yuening return. He attempted to stand up but, remembering something, promptly knelt back down with a sly smile. "Ning Ning, you're back?"

Chu Yuening rolled her eyes slightly and ignored them. She was about to ascend the steps when Fang Zhanwen called out to her.

Kneeling in a suit, Fang Zhanwen earnestly pleaded, "Sis, we're still family after all. Now that our family business is in trouble, can you really bear to turn a blind eye?"

Chu Yuening turned around to look at Fang Jiajia and the others, who were kneeling with defiance etched on their faces. A smile returned to her face.

"I can bear it. After all, you are you, and I am me. Those who persist in injustice will inevitably bring ruin upon themselves. It's only natural and deserved that your dabbling in black magic would lead to consequences."

"Ning Ning, the fact that I am your biological father is something you can never change," Fang Jingguo couldn't help but feel a bit awkward. "Help me out. I promise, once the Fang family prospers again, I'll include you and A Yi in the family genealogy. I'll leave half of the Fang family's wealth to you."

Fang Zhanwen furrowed his brow but didn't interrupt his father.

He understood that in their current situation, if they couldn't convince Chu Yuening to create another feng shui arrangement, the Fang family would have nothing.

Tian Yue'e forced a smile. "Yes, Ning Ning. Father and I realize our mistakes. We shouldn't have hurt you and A Yi in the past. Your mother passed away too soon, but I swear I'll take good care of you and Chu Yi from now on."