Chapter 30 The Tower: Either don't start, or never see each other again...
Liang Yizhi was the first to notice that Gu Yinyan had arrived.
She looked up and waved to the figure in the distance: "Over here—"
Liang Yizhi watched him approach. The man before her had indifferent features, and although his pace was not fast, he inexplicably exuded a majestic aura that seemed to carry a gust of wind from behind.
Their booth sofas were curved. He Xintu sat on the armrest next to Liang Yizhi, blocking the entrance on one side.
Gu Yinyan glanced at him and silently sat down next to Jiang Huai.
He glanced at the things on the table and asked, "What are you playing?"
"Boss He is giving us a tarot reading, and it's incredibly accurate!" Jiang Huai enthusiastically introduced him, "By the way, Boss He, you don't know this guy, do you? Gu Yinyan, our best friend. We met last time, you should remember him."
He Xintu certainly remembered this person.
After meeting him up close, he had to admit that, as a fellow man, he couldn't help but linger on the other person's face a couple of times.
Not only does she possess a powerful aura, but she also has such an enviable face, which certainly makes her seem dangerous.
He Xintu composed himself and smiled, "Nice to meet you."
Liang Yizhi's eyes secretly darted back and forth between the two people.
She remembered what He Xintu had said last time, that he and Gu Yinyan had no affinity for each other, and was surprised that he would greet him so warmly.
But she never expected that another person would also surprise her.
Gu Yinyan calmly replied, "Me too."
Upon hearing this, Liang Yizhi and Jiang Huai, who were listening nearby, both shuddered, and cold sweat broke out on their backs.
Why did it sound so strange coming from his mouth?
He Man was oblivious to the subtle changes in her mind, completely absorbed in the results of her divination, and paid no attention to the undercurrents around her.
She held the card in her hand, patted Liang Yizhi's thigh, and said, "Wow, that's amazing! I'd like to hear more. Mr. He, could you do a divination for Yizhi too?"
Liang Yizhi hesitated for a moment: "Me?"
She looked in He Xintu's direction, as if seeking his permission.
This was nothing more than a small favor for He Xintu, and he also had his own curiosity, though he didn't reveal it to Liang Yizhi.
He reshuffled the cards, smoothly drawing and stacking them in his hand. He Xintu asked Liang Yizhi, "What do you want to ask?"
"Ask her about her love life!" He Man answered first. "Just ask her when her next relationship will be, and what kind of person the other person will be?"
Liang Yizhi gestured for her to calm down: "Hey... how come you're even more worked up than me?"
"Isn't this fun? Come on over!"
Liang Yizhi turned her head and her gaze unexpectedly met that of Gu Yinyan across from her.
She and Gu Yinyan were facing each other, separated by a huge marble round table scattered with cards.
Liang Yizhi looked away awkwardly, then glanced back after a couple of seconds and found that Gu Yinyan was still staring at her.
That look in her eyes has been appearing frequently lately, deep and complex, always making her feel uneasy.
Perhaps he was angry because of what happened yesterday. Liang Yizhi tried her best to hide her guilty expression and didn't want to think about it too much.
She refocused her attention on the cards on the table.
He Xintu still had her silently recite the question and then draw three cards.
Liang Yizhi obediently did as she was told.
The group gathered around the table, which was very low, so they bent over, their chests pressed against their knees.
Only He Xintu, who was looking at the cards, and Gu Yinyan, who seemed indifferent to everything, maintained a straight posture.
Jiang Huai, unable to understand the cards, asked gossipily, "What's the result?"
He Xintu thought for two seconds before speaking, his voice gentle: "It seems your romantic relationships haven't been very smooth. Is there anything that has caused you great heartache?"
"My God, Boss He!" He Man blurted out, "She was cheated on by that idiot ex-boyfriend. That bastard was hooking up with other women, betraying his wife, he had no good intentions!"
Suddenly having her romantic history laid bare in front of her potential love interest made Liang Yizhi feel a little embarrassed. But it was all in the past, and there was nothing to hide; after all, she wasn't the one who made the mistake.
Liang Yizhi said seriously, "It's okay, I'm not sad anymore. It's a waste of time to shed tears for that kind of man."
She looked at He Xintu and said, "Go on."
He Xintu's lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he swallowed his words back.
He reread the cards for her: "Overall, the meaning is not bad. Your next relationship will begin soon. You will make the right choice and be with someone who is very compatible with you, someone you can let go of everything and just enjoy this relationship."
"You don't even need to put in too much effort; just enjoy the happiness of being together. It will be a very harmonious relationship that opens up a new world for you."
Liang Yizhi was quite surprised by this outcome. She blinked and asked, "Is this a very good hand?"
He Xintu took the cards from the table and showed them to her, a smirk playing on his lips: "The Sun and the Lovers upright, couldn't be better."
Liang Yizhi took the cards from his hand and looked down at them.
The round, golden sun hangs high in the blue sky, radiating its light and shining upon the earth, radiating energy to everything under its protection.
Under the blazing sun, a blond little boy rides a white horse, holding a bright red flag, surrounded by clusters of sunflowers, and runs enthusiastically and freely towards new life.
Leung Yik-chi really likes this card.
She held it in her hand and examined it for a long time, scrutinizing every detail on the card. When her gaze fell on the little boy's head adorned with a red feather, she was struck by a resemblance between his curly hair and He Xintu's.
Could it be him?
Lead her toward the light, open the door to a new world for her, let her indulge in love and freedom, and let her enjoy herself without a care in the world.
—Is it him?
Feeling her blood rushing to her head, Liang Yizhi lowered her hand, took a few deep breaths, and returned the cards.
She didn't know when it started, but she became very interested in these unrealistic omens and even wanted to know more about them.
He Man noticed her expression, put her arm around her shoulder and said, "See, I told you! Just be brave and go for it, the result will definitely be good! We can't be timid just because we've stumbled before, right?"
After saying that, she leaned close to Liang Yizhi's ear and said, "I hope that next time I come to Hook, it will be you inviting me as the boss's wife—"
Liang Yizhi: "...Say less."
Although she said that, her true feelings were betrayed by her expression, which revealed an even more pronounced blush on her cheeks.
He Man smiled without saying a word.
He Xintu picked up the cards on the table, preparing to put them away and go to the bar for a drink. As he shuffled the cards, someone suddenly interrupted him:
"--etc."
He Xintu looked up at the source of the sound. He raised an eyebrow slightly, quite surprised.
He Xintu smiled and said, "You're planning to do the math too?"
"No?" Gu Yinyan retorted.
"How could that be? I never refuse anyone." He Xintu's lips still held that warm, spring-like smile. He crossed his legs again after putting them down, and asked in a relaxed tone, "I wonder what you want to ask?"
Liang Yizhi was also taken aback by this incident; Gu Yinyan didn't seem like the type of person who would be interested in such metaphysics.
Just as she was feeling lost, she saw Gu Yinyan's gaze fall on her again.
Gu Yinyan slightly raised his chin and softly uttered a few words: "The same as her."
He Man and Jiang Huai were both taken aback.
He Manxian, unafraid of death, teased, "Okay, it's like an iron tree blooming."
"Yinyan, you've finally listened to advice. Given how long you've been single, you really should see someone." Jiang Huai patted Gu Yinyan's shoulder, then rubbed his hands together excitedly. "Boss He, thank you for your hard work!"
It was just a tarot reading, but they made it sound so exciting, like a lottery draw.
He Xintu didn't say much, simply shuffled the cards, pushed the deck aside, and extended his hand: "Please."
Gu Yinyan drew cards much faster than the others, almost randomly picking out three cards.
Seeing his actions, He Xintu reminded him, "President Gu, you need to be sincere to get more accurate results."
How do you know I'm not sincere?
Gu Yinyan arranged the three cards together, perfectly aligned. He leaned back on the sofa, his expression nonchalant: "Let's see the result first."
He Xintu noticed the indifference in his eyes, and a nameless fire inexplicably burned in his throat, making it dry and itchy.
He reached out and flipped the cards over one by one. Since the other party didn't care, he decided to play along and give a perfunctory conclusion.
It was only after the cards were turned over.
This result... seems quite interesting.
He Xintu scanned the cards one by one, his fingertips hovering over them, and finally tapped the third card lightly.
Jiang Huai leaned over the table, peering sideways at He Xintu's expression. Unable to decipher anything, he could only suppress his curiosity and keep asking, "What do you mean?"
He Xintu said, "Not very good."
"Not good? In what way is it not good?"
"Everything is bad."
This was somewhat unexpected by everyone.
He Xintu thought that after he said that, at least Gu Yinyan's expression should change, perhaps with doubt or displeasure.
At least he wanted to see his reaction to decide what to say next and how much to say.
But Gu Yinyan remained seated.
He was waiting for He Xintu to continue.
He Xintu then went straight to the heart of the matter: "See this?"
Gu Yinyan lowered his eyes and looked at the card in his hand.
Lightning flashed and thunder roared in the sky. A bolt of lightning struck suddenly, and the tall tower standing alone in the dark sky faced destruction and became precarious.
The people inside the tower plummeted wildly out of control, their speed too fast to react, plunging into the abyss amidst the torrential rain and wind.
He Xintu said, "The Tower card generally symbolizes conflict and sudden change. An unexpected shock breaks the established situation and can bring a huge blow to people."
He Xintu deliberately slowed down his speech, as if afraid the man wouldn't understand:
"This means that your next relationship may be like this tower, with the relationship falling apart and undergoing a devastating change."
Logically speaking, when interpreting cards, He Xintu usually puts the cards that symbolize the outcome last.
But today, contrary to his usual behavior, he told him the meaning of the card from the very beginning.
The unexpected card gradually made him excited.
He Xintu changed his mind.
He didn't want to hide it, nor did he need to conceal it. He wanted to explain the meaning of this hand of cards, and the cards themselves, to him in a clear, simple, and complete way.
He wanted to use this to suppress the calm and composed man in front of him.
After stating his conclusion, He Xintu continued, "It's clear that you are a solitary and cautious person. Like the hermit in the first card, you are actually more accustomed to solitude, adept at introspection, and have your own opinions and views on all people and things."
"You hold your ground, and no matter how great the challenges, you have the confidence and courage to overcome them. Whatever goal you set your mind on, no matter how great the challenge, you will spare no effort to achieve it. Am I right?"
Not only Gu Yinyan, but the others were also secretly shocked.
Gu Yinyan has always been like this, acting decisively and efficiently. Once he's made up his mind, it's very difficult for outsiders to persuade him; he's stubborn and a bit arrogant.
He Xintu stared at the table, carefully choosing his words, "I think you already have someone you're sure you want to develop a relationship with. If not, that person will appear soon, and you're willing to put in the effort for your relationship. It's just..."
His fingertip returned to the third card, touching the sturdy tower in the center of the card.
"This relationship is probably like this building. You're a bit like someone trapped inside the tower. These days are very depressing, but you still persevered through the long wait and were determined to make a change."
He Xintu: "No matter how much effort you put in, accidents are inevitable. The original understanding and the boundaries between relationships will be broken, severely damaged, and eventually collapse and be destroyed."
"In my opinion, the opportunity is in your hands, and not starting this relationship may be the best choice."
Music filled the bar, and everyone raised their glasses in celebration, but this one place seemed isolated from the outside world.
Everyone at the table seemed to be deep in thought after He Xintu's words.
Jiang Huai leaned closer to Gu Yinyan and asked, "I didn't even know you had someone you were flirting with. This divination result... tsk tsk tsk, looks like another tribulation in your life."
He Man also secretly raised her eyebrows at Liang Yizhi, meaning to ask her if she knew about Gu Yinyan's situation.
Liang Yizhi shook her head silently, the movement very small. Of course, she hadn't heard any rumors either, otherwise she wouldn't have forced Wu You to be introduced to Gu Yinyan yesterday.
"What if I insist on doing it?"
Gu Yinyan suddenly asked.
"What if I absolutely have to start this relationship?"
He Xintu listened to his words and smiled faintly:
"You really do match the message the cards are telling me."
Restraint, confidence, stubbornness, and adherence to one's own principles.
He Xintu shrugged: "I can only say the outcome is bad. A severe blow to a relationship will not only cast a lingering shadow on you, but also on the other person. This outcome can only lead to one of two ends—"
He Xintu's eyes met Gu Yinyan's clear eyes in the dark room:
"Either it never begins, or we never see each other again."
His words sounded like a prophecy, yet also like a piece of advice: "If you want to protect both sides, the best way is to maintain the status quo. Don't take that step. Don't make any changes lightly."
He exaggerated the catastrophic nature of the outcome to the highest degree. However, Gu Yinyan remained silent after hearing his reply.
Seeing his calm demeanor, He Xintu guessed that he might still not be convinced by him.
He collected the cards, tapped them on the table, and said to him, "That's enough. What I said today is only my interpretation of the cards and the question; you can consider it to have no reference value whatsoever."
Gu Yinyan opened his mouth, his attitude unusually serious: "No, I will carefully consider Mr. He's suggestion before making a decision."
For some reason, despite what he said, the moment He Xintu heard it, he already had an answer in his heart regarding the decision he mentioned.
This person is truly... more stubborn than he imagined.
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