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"Other than that first time, your cousin placed two more bets. On each occasion, the loan sharks would deliberately show up on site. When he ran out of money, they'd push him to borrow more."

"The interest piled up, and your cousin ended up owing a million dollars. The loan sharks constantly pressured him for repayment. Eventually, with no other options, he thought of embezzling from the company's accounts as a temporary solution, until he couldn't take it anymore and paid to save his life."

Li Huiwen was in disbelief. "Then why did my cousin still die? If he had the money, why didn't he pay them back?"

Chu Yuening replied, "In the end, he realized it was his mistake. If he really used your money to settle the debt, your dream of running the newspaper and your future would be ruined."

"The loan sharks, frustrated by not getting their money, accidentally killed him in a fit of rage."

Upon learning the truth, Li Huiwen couldn't hold back her tears. "Master, is there any way to save my cousin?"

Chu Yuening calculated the situation. "The person who set this trap plans to do it again tonight to someone with connections to a criminal gang. If you can warn them in advance, your cousin will be safe."

Li Huiwen hastily expressed her gratitude and settled the payment. Then, she remembered something. "Master Chu, what about my career...?"

"Rest assured, once this issue passes, your career will flourish even more," Chu Yuening said, observing the prosperous aura above Li Huiwen's forehead. "However, your cousin is too impulsive emotionally. It's not suitable for you two to be business partners."

In the future, Li Huiwen's newspaper would grow significantly, and she would have a place in Hong Kong's news programs. She would focus on women in society, distinct from other media that used women as sensationalist tools or to incite hostility. A new program would emerge under her leadership.

This program highlights successful women from various industries, showcasing their dedication and achievements without resting on privileges, and proving themselves equal to men.

"Master's words ring true. I will reevaluate my collaboration with my cousin," Li Huiwen's mind was cluttered. Her immediate priorities were to retrieve the money and save her cousin's life.

After Li Huiwen left,

Chu Yuening gazed at the crowd, tapping her delicate fingers lightly on the table as she smiled. "Next reading."

The entrance of the feng shui shop was surrounded by neighbors, assisting those climbing the steps.

The second client was an expectant mother, dressed in a loose dress that accentuated her large, protruding belly, suggesting she was likely in her eighth or ninth month of pregnancy.

Despite this, she herself appeared very slender, her frail appearance eliciting sympathy from the neighbors.

"Miss, you must be close to giving birth? Take it slow."

"Be careful not to upset your pregnancy."

With utmost care, Lin Gu stepped over the doorstep while gently rubbing her belly. She turned back, her face lighting up with a smile as she addressed the enthusiastic neighbors, "Yes, I definitely will be careful."

Then, she carried her small bag and slowly took a seat at the fortune-telling table.

"Master Chu, I'm here for a fortune-telling session."

Wei Yanlin had finished selling his sweetened soup. Upon noticing that the customer was a pregnant woman, he fetched a clean teacup, filled it with warm water, and placed it before her.

"Thank you," Lin Gu expressed her gratitude politely.

"Too polite, it's no trouble at all." Concerned about the comfort of the pregnant Chu Yuening, Wei Yanlin glanced around and recalled that during his lunch breaks at the shop, he often used a small cushion. He fetched it from the kitchen and placed it behind her back.

After studying her face, Chu Yuening smiled and said, "A thousand for a reading. If you're satisfied, you can provide your birthdate and time."

"Alright." Lin Gu gave his birth information.

"Why this set of birthdates?" Upon hearing the birth details, Chu Yuening's delicate brows knitted together.

She had read many fortunes, but it was rare to come across such a unique combination.

Seeing Master's solemn expression, Lin Gu's heart skipped a beat as she hesitantly asked, "Is there something wrong with my birth chart?"

With his hands clasped behind his back, Wei Yanlin explained, "Miss Lin, you were born in a year, month, and day of yin. This is known as the All-Yin Life Chart, which is quite uncommon."

"In a year, month, and day of yin?" Lin Gu was puzzled. "Is that a bad thing?"

"It's not necessarily bad," Wei Yanlin shook his head, his red hair swaying with the movement. "The All-Yin Life Chart implies a very Yin constitution, making it easier to attract impurities. Also, in the eyes of malevolent cultivators, such a life chart is considered the ideal vessel for refining ghosts."

Refining ghosts!

Lin Gu's face turned pale instantly, and he clutched his neck with both hands, trembling in fear. "Wouldn't we be captured and killed?"

"A-Lin." Seeing the guest frightened, Chu Yuening glanced at Wei Yanlin. "Explain quickly."

"Oh, right." Seeing the girl trembling in fear, Wei Yanlin hastily changed the subject. "There's no need to worry. There are very few evil cultivators in today's society. At most, you might attract some impure entities."

Chu Yuening continued, "People with a Pure Yin Life Pattern are treasures to evil cultivators, but to ordinary people, they're no different. Judging from your appearance, you don't have any impending doom. There's no need to be overly concerned."

Lin Gu stroked his ear-length hair thoughtfully. "A Pure Yin Life Pattern attracts impure things? No wonder..."

"I've really encountered many peculiar things since I got pregnant."

"Pregnancy weakens one's yang energy, and those with low luck tend to be more sensitive, sometimes encountering unpleasant matters. Given your destiny, it's best not to venture out after dark." Chu Yuening finished with a faint smile.

Looking at the girl's smile, all of Lin Gu's fear dissipated as if her every expression held a magical power. He nodded, "I'll take your advice to heart. I'll definitely stay indoors after dark from now on."

Chu Yuening tapped her left index finger lightly on the table while her right hand began to calculate, following a rhythmic pattern. She lifted her gaze, "As usual, let me start by revealing your past."

"Alright." Lin Gu smiled, "Master, please go ahead. My good friend said you're very accurate in your readings, so I trust you."

Chu Yuening continued, "Your family circumstances were initially not favorable, but you have an abundance of metal in your five elements, and your birth pillar carries positive wealth. This means that you had an early start in financial fortune, beginning at the age of eight and lasting until sixteen. Many people fail to grasp such wealth at this age, but not only did you seize it, you also helped your family prosper."