"You are a very intelligent person. You have many aspirations, but when it comes to concrete actions, you tend to be conservative, and cautious and prefer to go with the flow rather than against it.

If you didn't work as a corpse retriever, your fortune would be fine. However, engaging in such work, earning money from the dead, introduces karmic entanglements. As the saying goes, 'Plant good deeds, harvest good fruits; plant evil deeds, harvest evil fruits.' Because you earn money from the dead, your own fortune declines. You either face financial losses or bad luck."

Chen Yuanshan paused and took a sip of water from the cup on the table.

Listening to Chen Yuanshan's words, I reflected on my own life. It seemed accurate.

"Throughout your life, you've had few friends, and your family is not reliable. 'Six relations are fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, wives, and sons.' Your life depends solely on your own abilities. Your Bazi (Eight Characters) shows clashes and conflicts, indicating a lower-level destiny. I can also see that you've been criticized by your parents frequently, and they haven't supported you in anything. Furthermore, you'll be burdened by your siblings and friends in the future."

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"Master Chen, hearing all this makes me feel like I have no hope left. Is there nothing positive in my life?" I asked, feeling despondent.

"In your Bazi, I can deduce that you have a benefactor's luck. You'll receive help from elders who will guide you through difficulties, helping you achieve success in your career. Your early life may not be prosperous, but as you age, your fortune will improve. You'll achieve some success in your career, and your later years will be happy."

These words brought a glimmer of relief to my troubled heart.

"I have one more question," I said.

"Go ahead."

"I want to know if my mother is doing well now and if I'll ever see her again."

Since my parents divorced, my mother hadn't visited me in over ten years. I resented her, but I also missed her.

"I can't determine how well your mother is doing, but you two will meet again in the future. It's getting late; rest now."

With these words, Chen Yuanshan yawned and went upstairs.

I chose not to join him in the small bedroom and decided to rest on the sofa downstairs, sleeping off the night as best as I could.

...Around 5:30 the next morning, I was awakened by the commotion outside. Looking into the alley, I saw that all the shops were open, and people were busy buying things