"Master Chen, I want to remarry my ex-husband. Do you think it's possible?" the middle-aged woman asked Chen Yuanshan.
"From your birth chart, it indicates a second marriage. The possibility of reuniting with your ex-husband is not very high. I've also calculated that there are two men around you who treat you well. You might consider them," Chen Yuanshan advised.
"You can even figure that out?" The middle-aged woman was once again astonished.
"I've also calculated that you have a son with good academic performance but prone to making mistakes. Even though you are divorced, you should still pay attention to your child, especially during his rebellious teenage years," Chen Yuanshan continued.
"My son is currently in high school. His academic performance is good, but he's very stubborn. His homeroom teacher calls his father or me every few days. Since my divorce, my son has a strong prejudice against me. He doesn't listen to a word I say," the middle-aged woman expressed her distress.
"Why did you divorce your husband?" Chen Yuanshan curiously asked.
"It's been three years since my ex-husband and I divorced. The reasons for the divorce are twofold. First, we had constant quarrels due to incompatible personalities. Even though we lived together, we hadn't shared the same bed for three years before the divorce. Second, my husband had an affair outside, often not coming home. I knew about it but didn't care. We struggled in the early days of marriage, running a breakfast shop together. After making a profit, we opened a mid-range restaurant. Later, we opened two more banquet halls. Business was booming, and money was pouring in. But now, I run one banquet hall alone. The profits were divided, and I got one set of three houses, while my ex-husband and son got the other two sets. Since taking over the banquet hall, my relatives and friends have been helping me with business referrals," the middle-aged woman explained, shedding a couple of tears as she felt heartbroken.
"Nowadays, many couples face this situation. They can endure hardship together but not prosperity. Once money comes in, cracks appear in their relationship," Chen Yuanshan sighed.
"Master Chen, can you take a look at my financial fortune?" the middle-aged woman wiped away her tears and asked Chen Yuanshan.
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"Your financial fortune is okay. According to your birth chart, you have a favorable connection with benefactors. Sometimes, you don't need to make a deliberate effort, as benefactors will bring business opportunities to you," Chen Yuanshan assured her.
"That's true. When my ex-husband and I were not divorced, we had two banquet halls. After the divorce and asset split, we each got one. I also received one of the three houses. Since taking over the banquet hall, my relatives and friends have been helping me with business referrals," the middle-aged woman confirmed.
"Although you have a benefactor in your business, I've also calculated that there are malicious forces around you. Be cautious," Chen Yuanshan warned.
"Master Chen, can you tell me who the malicious person around me is?" the middle-aged woman asked curiously.
"Haha, I'm not a deity, and not everything can be foreseen. Just be mindful, there's no need to intentionally suspect who this person might be. It will only make you feel exhausted. Just think, as long as you conduct yourself with integrity, that's enough," Chen Yuanshan advised.
"I understand. Master Chen, how much do you charge for fortune-telling?" the middle-aged woman asked.
"Fortune-telling costs two hundred," Chen Yuanshan replied.
The middle-aged woman took out four hundred from her bag and placed it on the desk. "You're accurate, and I'm happy to give you an extra two hundred."
"You've given too much," Chen Yuanshan chuckled. "Your fortune-telling is accurate, and I'm happy to accept it. I'll use the extra two hundred to cover my expenses."
After chatting with the middle-aged woman, Chen Yuanshan and Xu Yan began to prepare for lunch. Xu Yan volunteered to assist in the kitchen.
"Master Chen, you've helped many people today. If you need anything, just let me know. We're neighbors now," the middle-aged woman said gratefully.
Chen Yuanshan smiled and nodded in response.
After lunch, Chen Yuanshan went upstairs to take a nap. He needed to conserve energy for the spiritual investigation later that evening. Meanwhile, Xu Yan and I stayed in the living room.
"Xu Yan, you mentioned that you and Master Chen can see ghosts without opening spiritual eyes. Can you teach me how to do that?" I asked Xu Yan curiously.
"It's not something that can be easily taught. It requires cultivation and mastery of Daoist techniques. However, it's not something everyone can learn. It's a combination of innate talent and acquired skills," Xu Yan explained.
"I see. It would be fascinating to have such abilities," I mused.
As the afternoon passed, we waited for the evening to arrive. Chen Yuanshan woke up from his nap, and the three of us sat in the living room, discussing the plan for the spiritual investigation.
At 7 p.m., Chen Yuanshan, Liu Yuzhu, and I gathered at the entrance of the community. We planned to return to the crime scene and conduct the investigation. The atmosphere was tense as we embarked on this mysterious journey into the night.