Maiyi Onmyoji

The Blossoms Reveal Their Secrets

"Uncle, could you tell me where that master resides? I wish to seek him out."Seeing is believing, as they say.No matter how convincing the words, witnessing something firsthand and judging by one's appearance, I believe I won't be easily deceived.At the same time, I silently rejoice that I have inherited the 'Ghost Appearance' technique from my grandfather; otherwise, I wouldn't be able to discern people's true nature."Old man, old man!"Suddenly, the wreath shop owner bellowed like a clap of thunder.The uncle shivered and hurriedly told me, "The third building at the east gate of Happiness Community, last garage on the easternmost row. His name is Mr. Liu. Mention my name, and he might give you a discount."With that, the uncle scampered back in a hurry.Following that, I heard the shop owner berating the uncle next door.Without further ado, I set off immediately.I felt a mixture of nerves and excitement as I grabbed my backpack and left.Happiness Community was just over two hundred meters away. I jogged to the garage.The light inside was on. An elderly man in a Zhongshan suit with graying hair, a square face, and a prominent chin was preparing to leave.There was also a young man in his twenties, tall and handsome.Seeing the old man about to leave, I quickly said, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Liu? The uncle from the wreath shop near the temple referred me."Mr. Liu glanced at me, waved his hand, and said, "It's too late today. Come see me tomorrow at nine in the morning."He hurriedly picked up a small bag and got into a black car nearby, driven away by a woman in her thirties.The most striking feature of Mr. Liu's face was his long and prominent chin.Historically, Zhu Yuanzhang had a similar facial structure.However, this kind of chin can vary.Mr. Liu's type is characterized by a strong drive and aggressiveness, but such people often end up lonely in old age.Overall, Mr. Liu's appearance suggests he is a capable person.Unfortunately, he had no time for me.I sighed in frustration and turned to leave when the young man in the garage approached me, saying mysteriously, "Hey, did you rent that cursed shop?""Yes, yes, I did!"I was slightly taken aback. Under the light, the young man's forehead was broad and long, his sharp eyebrows distinct, and his eyes exceptionally bright, with a hint of cunning.Heavens! This is a Huagai fate!People with such a forehead are believed in physiognomy to be naturally inclined towards metaphysics and possess a unique understanding of it.Metaphysical knowledge is a highly complex field.Most people can barely scratch the surface despite studying it for years. Misusing such knowledge can lead to retribution.But those with Huagai fate are different; they possess an innate understanding of metaphysics. They can grasp its essence without formal learning and won't suffer consequences from its misuse.This young man's face was no less impressive than Mr. Liu's!The young man extended his hand to me, "Hello, I'm Liu Chao, Mr. Liu's grandson.""Hello, hello! My surname is Shui..."I quickly shook Liu Chao's hand.Liu Chao chuckled and invited me into the shop, offering me a bottle of water.I felt Liu Chao was being overly hospitable. Given his cunning nature, he might want to bypass his grandfather and handle my business himself!Sure enough, Liu Chao cut to the chase, "Brother Shui, to be frank, I've been learning from my grandfather for thirteen years. I know almost everything he does. I'm aware of your shop's issues; it's just a matter of setting up a Feng Shui array. There's no need for my grandfather; I can easily handle it."Like father, like son.Moreover, Liu Chao has the Huagai fate.I was overjoyed, knowing this could save me some money."Liu, if you could help me, that would be fantastic! But how much would you charge?" It's best to be direct with people with sharp eyebrows.Liu Chao licked his lips, sat beside me, and said quietly, "Brother, to be honest, I've recently started dating a girl, and dating is expensive. I'm taking her out tonight, but I'm short on cash.""You tell me the amount, but if it's too much, I can't manage. I'm still a student, and most of my money is tied up in next semester's tuition and living expenses." I gave him a heads-up to avoid overpricing.Hearing this, Liu Chao was momentarily disappointed.But then he laughed, "I understand, I understand. You're in a tough spot. How about this, just give me a thousand yuan, and I'll take care of the Feng Shui arrangement, ensuring wealth and prosperity for your shop."A thousand yuan was not a small amount.I took a deep breath, contemplating negotiating a lower price since he needed the money urgently.But he's still young.I can't fully trust him yet; it's best to pay him after the job is done."Haha..."I awkwardly chuckled and stood up, "Liu, thank you for your kindness. I'm sorry, but I really don't have much money left. The most I can offer is five hundred, so sorry for the trouble!"This was a tactical retreat.Seeing me leave, Liu Chao quickly stopped me, "Brother, don't be hasty! Five hundred it is. We're young, and we help each other out; let's consider it a favor.""Alright!"I gratefully shook Liu Chao's hand, "Liu, please help me with this tonight. I haven't slept well for days.""Tonight?"Liu Chao was a bit surprised, "I have a date tonight...""Liu, I can come back tomorrow morning at nine if that's more convenient."The 'Ghost Appearance' mentioned that people with Liu Chao's eyes tend to be flirtatious, attracted to beautiful women, and prone to seeking new relationships. They are never faithful to one person, so for them, dating isn't about marriage but rather enjoyment.So, his date tonight isn't that important.Hearing this, Liu Chao sighed, "Alright, for the sake of friendship, as Liu Bei said, 'A wife is like clothing, but brothers are like limbs.' I'll help you.""While my grandfather is away, I'll borrow his treasures."Liu Chao opened a cabinet, taking out an ancient-looking compass and seven Bagua mirrors, arranging them before a Buddha statue, passing them through the candle flame.After that, Liu Chao packed everything into a cloth bag and said to me, "Brother, while I handle the arrangements, you'll need to cover the costs. These seven Bagua mirrors will cost you two hundred yuan at wholesale price.""Alright!""But I don't have the money now; I'll give you everything, including the five hundred, tomorrow."I suspected Liu Chao was trying to scam me for date money.Hearing this, Liu Chao was momentarily stunned.I knew he doubted my sincerity, so I quickly played the sympathy card.People with sharp eyebrows naturally oppose deceit but have great compassion for the needy.Once I played the sympathy card, he softened."Fine, fine. We're brothers. Let's go!"Liu Chao and I headed back to the shop.From a distance, I saw Huang Rong standing in front of the shop.Liu Chao, sharp-eyed, got excited at the sight of a beauty, "Wow, a beautiful woman! Who is she? Standing at your shop, is she your sister?"Damn it!This lustful Liu Chao, he's eyeing my wife!I was instantly annoyed, but out of respect for Huang Rong, I couldn't directly call her my wife.Seeing my silence, Liu Chao teasingly nudged me, "Look at you being stingy. Do you think I'm unworthy? My family owns three apartments and two shops in the city. If you introduce your sister to me, I'll give you a shop; there's no need for you to rent this shabby place."Is this a show of wealth?I frowned, secretly vowing to work hard to earn money, lest more people covet my wife.Seeing my continued silence, Liu Chao added, "Alright, I was kidding in the garage; I don't have a girlfriend. How about this, if you introduce your sister to me, I'll set up the Feng Shui for free, arrange the entrance, and invite the Five Wealth Gods."Hearing this, I couldn't help but think, 'The Ghost Appearance is accurate; Liu Chao truly is a philanderer, quickly falling for beauties.'I awkwardly said, "Liu, let's get down to business.""Alright! Don't worry.""By the way, setting up the Feng Shui and arranging the entrance requires many things. You wait here while I go buy them; I'll be back soon."Liu Chao handed me the cloth bag and ran off excitedly.I quickly walked to the shop, where Huang Rong greeted me with a smile, "Sister Huang, why are you here so late?"Huang Rong bit her lip, lowered her head, and softly murmured, "I was worried about you..."Her words instantly filled my heart with sweetness and warmth.I glanced back, "Sister Huang, you should go back. It's not safe here at night.""Shui Lei..."Huang Rong suddenly stepped forward and nervously grabbed my arm, "I don't know why, but I'm worried about you. Stay with me at the hostel."Stay at the hostel together!I was startled, my heart pounding, thinking she might actually want to be my girlfriend?An inexplicable joy surged within me, difficult to contain.Then I thought of the scoundrel Liu Chao!I quickly took Huang Rong's hand and said, "Come on, I'll take you back; it's not safe here...""No!"To my surprise, Huang Rong pulled away from me, "I want to stay with you; if you're not afraid, neither am I."I was deeply moved, but I wasn't confident, so I had to ask, "Why? Why do you trust me so much?"Huang Rong looked at me with unwavering sincerity, "Because I trust the person my father chose for me!"Ah...My heart was overwhelmed with sweetness.Could it be that my dream was coming true?Such a beautiful girl, would she really be my girlfriend?Suddenly, I felt that no matter how much I sacrificed or endured, it was all worth it!But I couldn't let my guard down against Liu Chao!With a sudden resolve, I quickly led Huang Rong towards the hostel.But just then, Liu Chao reappeared, dressed in new clothes, carrying milk tea and hamburgers, sprinting towards us!Damn it, he went back to change and bought refreshments!The sly devil is openly trying to steal my girl!In a panic, I whispered to Huang Rong, "Don't believe him; he's a notorious flirt. Don't eat his food, and don't give him your phone number."Huang Rong whispered back, "Actually, I have a trick to deal with guys like him.""What? What trick?"I quickly turned to Huang Rong.Huang Rong suddenly leaned in and gently kissed me on the cheek!