"Your turn. Are you here for a fortune reading?" Chen Yuanshan addressed the couple seated on the couch.

"Master Chen, I want to start a business, but I'm unsure about what to pursue. I came seeking your guidance on what venture would be profitable," said the young man as he approached, unceremoniously taking a seat across from Chen Yuanshan, legs crossed.

Upon hearing the young man's words, Chen Yuanshan first scrutinized his facial features. He then slid pen and paper toward the young man, instructing him to write down his name and birthdate in the lunar calendar.

The young man nodded and proceeded to jot down his name, Ma Yuzhuang, born in the year 1987, under the sign of the Rabbit.

As Chen Yuanshan began calculating Ma Yuzhuang's fate, his expression grew solemn, conveying a sense of disdain toward the young man.

While Chen Yuanshan focused on Ma Yuzhuang's fortune, my attention wandered to the young man's girlfriend. She sat quietly on the sofa, engrossed in her phone, seemingly oblivious to the cosmic revelations. I couldn't help but feel a tinge of sympathy for her; a remarkably attractive woman had chosen a rather unappealing companion.

"What business do you wish to pursue?" Chen Yuanshan inquired after completing Ma Yuzhuang's reading.

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"I want to open a barbecue or hotpot restaurant in the city," Ma Yuzhuang replied.

"You're not suited for business. Drop the idea of opening a barbecue or hotpot restaurant," Chen Yuanshan advised, shaking his head.

Ma Yuzhuang, displeased by the suggestion, scowled.

"Well, Master Chen, what business am I suited for?" he retorted.

"Young man, according to my calculations, you currently have no job, relying on your parents. Your life lacks experience. Do you think you're capable of running a business?" Chen Yuanshan countered.

"I..." Ma Yuzhuang stammered, his face turning red with embarrassment.

"I'm not like those street fortune tellers who only say pleasant things to swindle money. I tell it as it is, whether good or bad. From what I've deduced, you're lazy, lack initiative, and enjoy indulging in worldly pleasures. Even if you find a job, you won't stick with it for long. Looking at your birth chart, your parents seem to be honest, simple folks involved in farming or animal husbandry."

"Yes, my family owns a pig farm with two hundred pigs and also manages three hundred acres of farmland," Ma Yuzhuang proudly confirmed.

"Listen to my advice. Forget about starting a business or relying on your parents. Contribute more to the family business, and show some initiative. You're not young anymore; it's time to be responsible. Don't spend all your time indulging in pleasure," Chen Yuanshan admonished.

"I understand. Thank you, Master Chen, for your guidance. I don't have cash on me. Can I pay through WeChat?" Ma Yuzhuang asked.

"Sure, the fee for the fortune reading is two hundred yuan," Chen Yuanshan replied, opening a drawer to reveal a WeChat payment code and an Alipay code on the table.

Ma Yuzhuang, now enlightened by the cosmic revelations, hesitated before proceeding with the payment.