Murder? The surrounding teachers widened their eyes. They never thought that the old lady had been hiding this matter and said it was because of Gu Qin and her classmates. It turned out that her current wife had committed murder, and it was still shameless enough to ask for money from her ex-wife. That was truly shameless.

Luo Wenfen stopped crying and glared at Gu Qin, panting heavily. She probably didn't expect that her words would be exposed in front of so many people, and for a moment, she didn't know how to retort. Gu Da's wife reacted quickly, "Qin Qin, what's wrong with you, child? No matter what, he is your father. He gave birth to you and raised you. Now he is in trouble, why not help him?"

Gu Qin looked up at her, "Auntie, the one who gave birth to me and raised me is my mother. Ever since I was young, he never cared for me. He even tried to kill me for money. Now, I am just a student. How can I help him? Does he still want my life to exchange for money?"

"I... I didn't mean that. Please tell your mother these matters. These money might not mean much to you, right?"

Gu Qin replied, "Auntie, I cannot help with this. You should know that when my mother divorced, she even took on forty thousand yuan of his debt. We struggled to repay this money, and now, the money has nothing to do with us. It was all earned by Uncle Lu. If you really want it, you might as well ask him."

One of the teachers also chimed in, "Yes, Gu Qin is still a child. What can she do? Asking her won't solve anything. This is an adult matter. I think you should leave and don't affect the child's studies."

"Yes, yes, you should leave."

Seeing the disdain in the surrounding people's eyes, Luo Wenfen and Gu Da's wife couldn't stay any longer and left in disgrace.

Luo Wenfen and Gu Da's wife probably realized that Gu Qin wasn't easy to deal with, and now they had no choice but to seek Cheng Yinxiang. However, when they went to her place, she directly called the security guards. Gu Qin remained unresponsive, so Luo Wenfen had no choice but to go door-to-door borrowing money from relatives.

Two days later, seeing that Luo Wenfen and others didn't come anymore, Cheng Yinxiang heaved a sigh of relief. Lu Qingrong also called Gu Qin and said that the loan was a bit difficult to arrange. Gu Qin replied, "Uncle Lu, could you tell me more about it?"

Lu Qingrong said, "I'm not originally from Beijing and have little business here. The loan amount is quite large, and without anyone to guarantee it, it's very hard. I've met several times, but some people didn't even see me after talking a few sentences. These days, I've been investigating what the bank manager likes..."

Gu Qin nodded, "Uncle Lu, I'll go to Beijing too."

Lu Qingrong said, "Alright, you come over then." He alone had limited connections with Lu Chuan and others. Gu Qin was a feng shui master and could help a lot. If the bank manager had any requests for her abilities, then the matter would be easier to handle.

That night, Gu Qin told Cheng Yinxiang, "Mom, I'll go to Beijing tomorrow. I'm a feng shui master, and Uncle Lu's company might need some help."

Cheng Yinxiang didn't understand much but knew something, "Is the company's matter difficult? Uncle Lu has been there for several days, and now he needs you to go."

"Mom, don't worry, everything will be fine. I'll go take a look. Uncle Lu knows his limits."

"Then, won't it affect your studies?"

Gu Qin smiled, "As long as my grades don't drop, the teacher will approve the leave. Mom, don't worry."

The next morning, Gu Qin bought a plane ticket to go to Beijing. Just before boarding, she called Big Brother Qin again, but as usual, his phone was off.

***

Gu Qin hung up the phone, her brows furrowed tightly. She stood there staring at her phone for a while before putting it back into her bag. Boarding time was approaching, so she passed through security and boarded the plane. Two hours later, she arrived in Beijing. As soon as she stepped out, the heat wave hit her. Gu Qin wasn't sensitive to temperature changes, and she felt refreshed as she walked out.

Outside, Gu Qin first called Lu Qingrong, who answered quickly, "Hello, Qin Qin? Have you arrived? I'm waiting outside. Yes, I see you. Alright, hang up..."

Gu Qin saw Lu Qingrong and the four others, Lu Chuan, Tang Ying, and the rest. She waved to them and dragged her luggage over.

Lu Qingrong took her luggage, "Let's go eat first. I'll explain the details later."

They ate lunch first, and after eating, Gu Qin checked into a nearby hotel. Lu Qingrong and the others followed. Lu Qingrong briefly explained the situation to Gu Qin. He had visited several bank managers, but some refused to meet him, and those who did barely spoke to him before refusing him outright.

Without connections, getting such a large loan was nearly impossible. Lu Qingrong had run around for days but made no progress. He had investigated each family's affairs to find something they might value.

Gu Qin asked, "Uncle Lu, what are the situations in these people's homes?" If they had requests, it would be easier to handle.

Lu Qingrong said, "I have some information here. Take a look."

He pulled out a file from his briefcase and handed it to Gu Qin. It contained information about several bank managers, including their family conditions and recent events.

While Gu Qin read, Lu Qingrong said, "Each of them has some issues, but they're not major. However, two cases are quite unusual." Everyone knew that these bank managers' families were wealthy and had seen everything. Ordinary things wouldn't move them, but even the most powerful had problems they couldn't solve.

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This was why Lu Qingrong and Gu Qin came—other approaches wouldn't work, so they had to try something else. Owed favors could be harder to repay.

Lu Qingrong pointed at two names in the document, "These two are Zhao Shuxin and Ren Yi. Recently, both families have had bad luck. Zhao Shuxin's family seemed to have fixed their issues with a feng shui expert. Their problem was mainly recurring illnesses, which might be due to feng shui issues. Ren Yi's family had much more severe issues. His family members were sick with serious diseases, and he himself faced continuous misfortunes. He had a car accident recently, but fortunately, no one was seriously hurt. He sought help from experts, but it didn't work."

Gu Qin's eyes fell on Ren Yi's name and continued reading. The document even included Ren Yi's birth date and time. Gu Qin smiled, "Uncle Lu even got his birth date and time..."

Lu Qingrong laughed, "No, these materials were collected by Chuanzi and the others. I didn't help much."

Gu Qin looked up at Lu Chuan, "Thank you, Big Brother Lu."

Lu Chuan said, "Miss Gu, you're exaggerating. We're just following your lead."

Gu Qin asked about their current situations, and Tang Ying kept wanting to speak but hesitated. Gu Qin smiled at him, "Big Brother Tang, feel free to speak your mind."

Tang Ying coughed, "Miss Gu, I think getting the loan will be extremely difficult. Can't we consider other options? I heard that Uncle Lu wanted to buy Bai Family's assets while they were in chaos. The Bai Family is quite influential in Beijing. Even if they fall, there will be plenty of people ready to acquire them. Why would it be our turn? Moreover..."

Tang Ying looked at Gu Qin, "Moreover, I heard that Bai Family fell because of a high-level feng shui expert. That expert wouldn't let a prize slip away..."

Lu Qingrong hadn't told them that Gu Qin was behind the Bai Family's downfall, so they didn't know about the connection. When Lu Qingrong told them a few days ago about acquiring the Bai Family, they were shocked and wondered if they would offend the high-level expert.

Gu Qin said, "Don't worry about that. I didn't tell you earlier because I was responsible for the Bai Family's downfall. It wasn't out of heartlessness; the Bai Family was only a threat to me and my family. If they hadn't targeted my brother, today's troubles wouldn't exist."

Lu Chuan, Tang Ying, and the others were stunned. Gu Qin had mentioned taking down the Bai Family before, but they never imagined she had such power. The Bai Family's downfall was already known in Beijing, attributed to a feng shui expert's curse. Despite Bai Family hiring experts, they couldn't solve the problem. This young girl had done it. They thought she was just good at martial arts but never guessed she was a feng shui master.

They had heard of famous feng shui masters, all in their forties or older. Only this young girl... They still doubted, wondering if she had a mentor.

Gu Qin didn't speak, just looked at Ren Yi's birth date and time, calculating in her mind. Soon, she determined that Ren Yi would face a crisis this year. If no one helped, Ren Yi's family would likely collapse. Birth dates and times could reveal a person's fate and personality.

Ren Yi was relatively upright and decent.

Seeing Gu Qin silent, Lu Qingrong couldn't help asking, "Qin Qin, what did you find out?"

"Yes," Gu Qin said, "Ren president's troubles are significant. Without help, his family will definitely be finished this time. And it seems he has offended a villain, meaning someone is deliberately targeting him."

"Then?" Lu Qingrong asked, "Can you help, Qin Qin?"

Gu Qin nodded, put the documents away, and said, "Yes. Uncle Lu, why don't you schedule a meeting with Ren president? If you can't get one, tell him a feng shui master can help."

"Alright," Lu Qingrong said, "I'll arrange it. Qin Qin, you just rest after arriving. I'll update you."

Lu Qingrong left with Lu Chuan and the others, still in shock by the revelation of a teenage feng shui master. Tang Ying finally asked Lu Qingrong, "Boss Lu, does Miss Gu really have that ability?"

Lu Qingrong nodded, "She does." Initially, he didn't believe it, but the events at Mount Dai had convinced him that Gu Qin was extraordinary.

"But she's just a teenager."

"It doesn't matter how old she is. It's about her insight," Lu Qingrong couldn't explain further, only feeling that Gu Qin had a good grasp of feng shui.

Gu Qin stayed alone in the hotel, took a shower, and thought about Ren Yi's case. The documents showed sudden troubles, and from Ren Yi's birth date, she saw he had offended a villain. This could only happen if the family's feng shui was affected, but she couldn't pinpoint where exactly. It could be in their home or ancestral graves.

This couldn't be rushed; she had to wait until Lu Qingrong arranged the meeting with Ren Yi. Gu Qin rested in the hotel.

In the afternoon, Lu Qingrong went to see Ren Yi. Without Ren Yi's private number, he could only make an appointment at his office. The secretary was diligent and asked if Lu Qingrong had an appointment. If not, she would need to check with Ren Yi, possibly scheduling it for several days later.

Lu Qingrong didn't want to wait that long. For business matters, appointments could be scheduled far in advance and might not even be possible. Ren Yi might not see him either. Among the bank managers, he had never met Ren Yi. Seeing this, he said, "I'm here for another reason. Could you tell Ren president I know a feng shui master who can help him?"

The secretary was surprised but didn't dare decide on her own. She went inside and told Ren Yi, "Sir, someone just called saying they know a feng shui master. Should I set up a meeting?"

Ren Yi had been troubled by his family's recent issues. He had consulted two reputable feng shui masters, but they couldn't help. He had received calls from several self-proclaimed feng shui experts, but they ended up discussing work matters. Without hesitation, Ren Yi refused, "No meetings!"

The secretary nodded and was about to leave when Ren Yi hesitated and called her back, "Wait, transfer the call."

After the secretary transferred the call, Ren Yi asked, "Do you know a feng shui master?"

Lu Qingrong replied, "Yes, I do. Would you like to meet her?"

Ren Yi asked, "Who is this master? Do they have a name?"

The two feng shui masters he hired in Beijing were fairly well-known, and they couldn't help. Ren Yi was skeptical.

"Ren president, you'll see when you meet her. Perhaps she can help. But I'm not hiding anything. If she helps you, I have some business matters to discuss with you."

Hearing this, Ren Yi realized Lu Qingrong needed something from him. Irritated by his recent troubles, he snapped, "What kind of trick is this? Using such matters to deceive people?"

Lu Qingrong said, "If you'd like, I can take you to meet this master. If she can help, give me a chance."

Ren Yi was angry but held his temper. "In that case, I don't need it."

Lu Qingrong didn't mind, saying gently, "Ren president, if you change your mind, feel free to call me. If you need help, I can introduce this master to you. I can assure you that if anyone can solve your family's issues, this master is one of them." With that, he hung up without giving Ren Yi a chance to respond.

Ren Yi stared at his phone, speechless and feeling a sense of loss.

Lu Qingrong wasn't worried. He knew Ren Yi would eventually seek help. He informed Gu Qin, who said, "We shouldn't rush. He's the one in a hurry. Let him come to us."

Throughout the day, Ren Yi felt distracted at work. Near quitting time, he received a call from his wife, who sounded anxious, "Husband, come home quickly. Something happened at home. Dad broke his leg..."

"What happened?" Ren Yi was also anxious, standing up abruptly. "How did Dad break his leg?"

He felt uneasy, thinking the recent incidents might be due to some curse, perhaps someone targeting him intentionally.

He hadn't believed in feng shui before, but frequent mishaps made him reconsider. His family suggested consulting a feng shui master, but after seeking help from two experts, nothing changed. His family continued to have problems, and he began to suspect something.

Regretting not seeking help earlier, his wife continued, "Hurry back. We'll go see Dad. What's going on? Why are we having one problem after another? Maybe we should find someone to look into it. Those two experts said our family's situation was strange but couldn't figure it out."

Ren Yi thought for a moment, "Don't worry. I'll be right there. First, I'll check on Dad. I'll find someone to look into this."

Ren Yi hurried back home. On the way, he encountered a minor issue but arrived home quickly. He picked up his wife and children to visit his father, who was in the hospital awaiting surgery. His mother was already there, tears streaming down her face, "Yi, you're here. Go see your father."

Ren Yi entered and saw his father lying in bed, seriously injured. He was unconscious, and the doctor explained the situation and the upcoming surgery. Ren Yi left and asked his mother, "Mom, what happened? Dad was fine, how did he break his leg?"

His mother wiped her tears, "In the afternoon, your dad returned from playing chess. He said he didn't know why he suddenly decided to take a shortcut. There was a construction site with a big pit near the road. Your dad slipped and fell into it..."

His wife added, "Mom, Dad usually doesn't take that path..."

His mother said, "I asked your dad, and he said he didn't know why. It was like he was possessed."

Ren Yi thought for a moment, "Mom, don't worry. I'll find someone to look into this. Stay with Dad. I'll make a call."

He dialed the number he had saved. Desperate, he thought these incidents were too bizarre. He had to try, and if this person could help, he would give him a chance.

It was late, and Lu Qingrong was talking to Gu Qin about her mother's condition. The phone rang, and Lu Qingrong looked at it, "Qin Qin, it's Ren president."

Gu Qin reached for the phone, "Uncle Lu, let me take it."

Lu Qingrong handed the phone to Gu Qin, who answered, "Hello, Mr. Ren, this is Gu Qin."

The young girl's voice surprised Ren Yi, thinking he had dialed the wrong number. Then he remembered she knew his surname, so he asked cautiously, "Who are you?"

Gu Qin replied, "I'm a feng shui master who can help with your family's issues. Did you call because something happened at home?"

"How did you know..." Ren Yi was startled but conflicted. The girl's voice was too young.

"Alright, let me tell you about it. It seems to be around ten or so years old. Could it just be that his voice sounds young?" The master asked daringly, "May I ask, Master, how did you know? And may I also ask, how old are you?"