Gu Qin then went to the small window on the west side of the office and exclaimed. She turned to her aunt and uncle and said, "There is indeed a feng shui problem, but don't worry. It's not the office's feng shui, but rather the office is hit by a feng shui killer. This refers to negative influences caused by natural surroundings, not man-made. Your office is exactly hit by this. Look, those roads far away intersect like scissors. The opening of these 'scissors' is directed at this window. That’s why you can't save money over the years. This brings financial loss. Fortunately, it’s not aimed at the large window, or you would have lost even more. And if it faced directly, it wouldn’t just bring financial loss but physical harm as well…"

Her aunt and uncle listened in shock. Finally, her aunt asked, "Qin Qin, is there any way to solve this?"

Gu Qin nodded. "Yes, there is. The problem isn’t big. You don’t need to move. The surrounding feng shui is okay. It’s just your office hitting this feng shui killer. With proper arrangement, there won’t be any issues. It’s actually simple. Seal this window or place a screen in front of it. Also, place a large crystal ball in the office. I’ll go with you to buy these things later. We need to charge them with energy first. This office is rented, so we can’t just seal the window."

Her aunt and uncle understood and nodded.

Gu Qin looked around again and found no other feng shui problems. She then accompanied her aunt and uncle to buy a screen and a large crystal ball. The screen was made of jade fragments, as jade gathers more energy than other materials. After charging them with energy, the effects would be better. They bought the screen and crystal ball and returned home.

Cheng Jia, who was resting today, joined them. He hadn’t seen his aunt and uncle since childhood and didn’t remember them well.

That night, her aunt and uncle treated them to dinner at a hotel. Gu Qin missed Cheng Jia and considered him family. During dinner, she asked him about school matters. Cheng Jia smiled, "Don’t rush, you’ll be in college in two years. University is different from high school. Besides military training, you’ll have more opportunities to interact with society..."

Lu Qingrong nodded. "Jia Jia is right. Starting university means you begin to integrate into society. Smart people use these years wisely. Jia Jia, don’t waste this opportunity."

Cheng Jia nodded. "I remember."

Gu Qin asked him many questions, and he mentioned being in the student council, keeping him busy.

After dinner, her aunt and uncle took them to a hotel to rest. Gu Qin stayed at her aunt’s place to charge the screen and crystal ball with energy, which was inconvenient at the hotel. She spent the night without sleep, charging them with energy.

In the morning, they had breakfast together. Gu Qin said, "Auntie, Uncle, the screen and crystal ball are charged. Take them to the office and place them as I instructed. Just make sure no one moves them. If there are any feng shui issues in the future, come to me."

Her aunt said, "Thank you so much, Qin Qin. Without you, we wouldn’t have known what was happening. No wonder we’ve struggled for years. Qin Qin, wait… Here." Her aunt got up and handed a box to Gu Qin. "This is from me. I don’t have much, but this is an jade bracelet. Girls look good in jade. Please don’t reject it."

Gu Qin said, "Auntie, you don’t have to. You already gave me a jade bracelet."

Her aunt insisted, "It’s from me. Take it."

Finally, Gu Qin accepted the box. Her aunt and uncle took her back to the hotel. Gu Qin planned to visit some tourist spots with her family, but her aunt and uncle had other things to do and couldn’t accompany them.

Gu Qin went to the hotel, where Cheng Yinxiang and Cheng Jia had already eaten. Cheng Jia stayed at the hotel last night and didn’t return to school. They went out and toured the city for a day, having dinner together afterward. Cheng Jia needed to return to school the next day, and Gu Qin would return the day after.

While staying at the hotel, Cheng Yinxiang kept advising Cheng Jia to be careful at school. She told him he was now an adult and shouldn’t act rashly. Cheng Jia nodded, smiling.

Around nine o'clock, Cheng Yinxiang said, "Jia Jia, it's nine. You should go back to school. It might be too late to enter the dormitory."

Cheng Jia smiled. "Mom, it’s fine. It’s not far from here. It takes only fifteen minutes to walk back. The dorm closes at ten thirty. I’ll go back before ten. You’ve come a long way, and I want to spend more time with you."

"You child…" Cheng Yinxiang was pleased. "Jia Jia is finally growing up. I’m so happy."

Gu Qin watched her family warmly. Around nine thirty, Cheng Yinxiang insisted Cheng Jia leave. Gu Qin also got up to see him off. Just as they stepped out of the room, her expression changed. "Brother, wait."

"What is it, Qin Qin?" Cheng Jia looked confused.

Gu Qin frowned slightly. Earlier in the room, everything seemed fine, but as soon as they stepped out, she noticed Cheng Jia’s forehead was dark, indicating a major disaster.

Such a situation usually indicated external interference. If it were his own destiny, it wouldn’t suddenly appear. Unless someone deliberately sought trouble. Gu Qin wondered if Cheng Jia had offended someone. If someone decided to cause trouble, the disaster would manifest immediately, showing up in his face.

"Brother, have you offended anyone recently?" she asked.

"Offended someone?" Cheng Jia was puzzled. "I’ve mostly been at school and haven’t had any conflicts."

Cheng Yinxiang noticed her daughter’s unease and remembered her ability to read faces. "Qin Qin, is something wrong with your brother?"

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Gu Qin didn’t hide it. "Earlier, he was fine, but now his forehead is dark. It’s strange. If it were his own destiny, it wouldn’t suddenly appear. I suspect someone is seeking revenge. Did he offend anyone recently?"

Cheng Jia shook his head. "Recently, I’ve mostly been in military training or at school. I rarely went out and didn’t have any conflicts. Mom, could it be something else?"

Gu Qin shook her head. "It must be because someone is seeking revenge. If it were his own destiny, it wouldn’t suddenly appear. Let me check."

Cheng Yinxiang was still confused. "Check? What do you mean?"

Gu Qin didn’t explain further and opened her third eye to see—After school, Cheng Jia invited some classmates for dinner. As they walked out of the school gate, a black car approached, and several tall men jumped out, knocking Cheng Jia unconscious and dragging him into the car. They drove away quickly.

Gu Qin continued watching. After the car left, the men inside didn’t speak much. The driver quickly shifted gears and drove off. Within seconds, Cheng Jia’s classmates realized what happened. They saw the car’s license plate was obscured and couldn’t identify it. They were stunned, and by the time they reacted, the car was out of sight. They hurriedly called the police.

Gu Qin focused on the car. The men inside were strong, serious, and well-trained. Some had buzz cuts, and one was bald. Even sitting in the car, they held themselves straight. From their actions, Gu Qin could tell they were highly trained professionals. Otherwise, Cheng Jia wouldn’t have been defenseless. Despite practicing for months and learning a few moves, Cheng Jia was no match for trained fighters.

These men were skilled and appeared to have military training.

Gu Qin frowned. Who would send trained individuals to attack her brother? Cheng Jia didn’t have enemies, and her mother and Lu Bo wouldn’t resort to such extreme measures. Could it be related to her?

She continued observing. There were four men in the car. One shorter man hesitated and said to the bald man, "Brother, are we really going to cripple this boy? We have no grudge against him. Isn’t it excessive for money?"

Another thin man with a slight feminine appearance sneered, "Four, we’re mercenaries now, not soldiers. We follow our employer’s orders. Since we’ve taken a deposit, this boy must be crippled."

The shorter man frowned. "Three, I understand, but I feel we’re overdoing it. He’s young, barely twenty. Crippling him is worse than killing him. He’d suffer for life."

The thin man sneered. "Are you suggesting we kill him?"

"No, that’s not what I meant!" The shorter man was frustrated. "Don’t misunderstand me. This is immoral."

The thin man sneered and didn’t respond. Another plain-looking man with double eyelids said, "Three, Four, stop arguing. Once we join this line of work, we must follow the employer’s orders."

The bald man, who had been silent and serious, agreed. "Enough, stop arguing."

The car headed towards a remote area. Gu Qin skipped to the end and saw them drive into the mountains. Cheng Jia woke up and wasn’t panicked but remained calm. "What are you doing? We have no grudge."

The men didn’t respond. The bald man finally said, "We have no grudge with you, but unfortunately, we’re hired."

Cheng Jia looked up. "Are you going to kill me?"

"No, cripple you," the thin man smiled, approaching Cheng Jia and looking down at him. Cheng Jia remained calm. He moved his limbs subtly, assessing the situation. They probably underestimated him, thinking he wouldn’t fight back. Cheng Jia clenched his fists and struck the man in front of him.

The thin man was caught off guard but reacted quickly. Seeing the punch coming, he lifted his arm and blocked it. Cheng Jia’s punch was fast, and the man realized Cheng Jia was skilled, becoming cautious.

Cheng Jia’s punch hit the man, pushing him back several steps.

The ordinary-looking man with double eyelids brightened. "This kid knows kung fu. Who taught him?"

Cheng Jia took advantage of the moment and prepared a defensive stance. He ignored the question and asked again, "Who hired you? I have no grudges with anyone."

Gu Qin understood the situation. Cheng Jia’s incident in Beijing must involve people from Beijing. Since her family hadn’t visited Beijing, and Qin Xiansheng hadn’t returned, it must be related to Bai family’s unresolved issues. They might have harbored resentment against the Bai family.

Gu Qin continued watching through her third eye—The thin man glanced at the bald man. The bald man was surprised, "You know kung fu?"

Cheng Jia remained calm. "Who are you? If you don’t answer, let’s fight."

The bald man didn’t respond and looked at the thin man. The thin man sneered, "Fine, if you can’t do it, I will." He charged at Cheng Jia.

Cheng Jia’s training was too short. He struggled after a few moves and was pushed back. The shorter man felt regret and whispered to the bald man, "Brother, are you sure about this? This boy is innocent."

"Who am I?" Gu Qin leaned on Gu Jia’s arm and discreetly transferred some primordial energy to him before coldly looking at the four men. "You kidnapped my brother and now you ask who I am? Has my brother offended any of you? If not, why did you kidnap him and want to cripple his legs?"

The men were momentarily silent.

Gu Qin looked at Lu Chuan and said, "Who hired you?"

"This matter cannot be disclosed to the lady," Lu Chuan replied. "If what the lady says is true, then we deeply apologize for any offense caused."

Gu Qin remained silent, using her Heavenly Eye to see Lu Chuan and an old man in his fifties or sixties in an office discussing the plan to cripple Gu Jia. The old man's facial features resembled Bai Ziyue’s father, so she knew it was him. Moreover, Lu Chuan called him 'Old Man Bai,' confirming that he was from the Bai family.

Gu Qin disliked the Bai family the most. Bai Ziyue’s death was his own doing, and she had nothing to do with it; she simply didn't save him. But the Bai family blamed her for his death and now wanted to harm her family members.

"Is it the Bai family who hired you?" Gu Qin asked. "That old man from the Bai family is truly laughable. His son's death was self-inflicted, yet he blames me and hires you to harm my family members."

All four men were stunned. They hadn’t revealed anything, yet this young girl seemed to know about Old Man Bai. Lu Chuan remained silent, while Gu Qin continued, "Only the Bai family could have hired you. That old man from the Bai family is truly ridiculous. He blames me for his son’s death, which was entirely his own fault, and now he has hired you to harm my family."

Lu Chuan's eyes narrowed, but he didn’t speak. The other three men exchanged uneasy glances, unsure of what to say next.

The White family's current head is Bai Zhonghai. Bai Zheyue is considered the smartest and most favored among the several brothers in the Bai family, but now this incident has occurred. Bai Zhonghai will surely blame Gu Qin for all the mistakes, and he won't easily let go of the Gu family either. To avoid trouble from the Bai family, the Bai family must be thoroughly brought down.

What Gu Qin needs to do is actually quite simple: just use feng shui to ruin the Bai family's fortune. The Bai family has made a lot of money over the years, including a considerable amount from illegitimate business deals. Therefore, she had this idea. Once the Bai family's fortune declines, their company will naturally face issues, and they will need to sell shares of the company. With her manipulating behind the scenes, she should be able to take over the company. However, she is not very familiar with this area and plans to consult Uncle Lu or Brother Qin later.

However, Brother Qin hasn't called for several days, and his phone is also turned off. She doesn't know what happened and feels somewhat uneasy in her heart.

Gu Qin only managed to buy everything on the second day. All she needed to do was set up a few formations at the Bai family’s place. These were all formations to disperse wealth, and they wouldn’t harm anyone. She went to buy elephant wind chimes, which have both the effect of gathering and dispersing wealth in feng shui. The elephants with their trunks drooping are used to absorb yin wealth or so-called side wealth, or sudden wealth, similar to how a Pi Xiu attracts wealth. While the formations for dispersing wealth show the elephant’s head and trunk raised high, suggesting the release of wealth.

That day, while in class, the teacher came in and found Gu Qin, "Gu Qin, there are two people looking for you outside. They say they are your grandmother and your aunt. Do you want to go see them?"

Gu Qin nodded and asked the teacher where they were before she intended to go. The teacher said with a headache, "They are now in the office. Let me take you there."

The teacher led Gu Qin to the office. Inside the office, which was shared by several teachers, they could hear Luo Wenfen complaining to the office teacher, "My son is her ex-husband, yet she's so heartless, not willing to help at all. I have no choice but to come look for my granddaughter and ask her to plead with her mother..."

The teachers in the office sighed and began to sympathize with Luo Wenfen.

Gu Qin inwardly sneered, knowing that Luo Wenfen had definitely not told the full story, like how her son had committed murder... Gu Qin didn't show any emotion on her face, entering the office with a gentle demeanor and asking, "Grandma, why did you come?"

Luo Wenfen cried, "Qin Qin, you finally came. Let me tell you, your mom has such a hard heart..."

Gu Qin was puzzled, "Grandma, what exactly happened?"

Luo Wenfen wailed, "Your father is facing some trouble now and needs money to solve it. But your mom is so heartless, holding onto so much money and refusing to give even a cent. When your parents weren't divorced, your father was always so good to you..."

"Grandma, did something get mixed up?" Gu Qin interrupted directly, "What did Dad do that required so much money? Also, Mom and Dad are already divorced, and Dad wasn’t nice to either of us. Did Grandma forget about the past? Didn’t Dad even plan to sell my heart to get money for his business? Has Grandma forgotten all of this?"

It turns out that this was the situation, and there were such hidden circumstances? The surrounding teachers all understood now. After all, everyone knew about Gu Qin's character and knew she wouldn't lie. If so, these words must be true. If it really was like this, then the old lady would be too much.

Gu Qin continued, "Mother once mentioned this matter to me. Mother told me that Father had killed someone. Grandma, how should we handle this? How can money solve such a thing? Besides, now everyone has their own new families. The money Mother used to open her store was actually provided by Uncle Lu. So asking Mother for money is making things difficult for her, isn't it?"