Chapter 12, First Match
Lu Yao noticed Xuan Cheng Daoist's unease, smiled slightly, and took the initiative to ask, "How do we compete?"
Master Xuancheng's eyes darted around. "How about we compare faces? I won't bully a young girl. Isn't that your specialty?"
"This isn't my forte, but it's okay."
"Alright! Since you're a rare straightforward girl, not the whiny type, I, Xuancheng, will give you a break!"
Lu Yao frowned.
Unexpectedly, a thousand years later, she is still looked down upon because of her status as a woman.
A cold smile played on her lips. "Show me what you're capable of. I'm afraid even if you use all your skills, you won't be a fraction as good as me."
Xuan Cheng snorted coldly, "Such arrogance! Since you're so conceited, I won't hold back. We'll randomly select one person from the live stream, and you and I will each tell their fortune. It'll be completely random, based on our individual abilities, how about it?"
"Can."
The live stream room was packed with people, all eager to join in.
[Poke me! Poke me! Poke me! I'm about to poke a hole through the screen!]
My daughter is willing to be a vegetarian for a month, and she's hoping to be selected! Heaven and earth spirits, all the gods and spirits, please grant her wish!
I'd give up five pounds of my own flesh—no, ten pounds! I'd be willing to give up anything to be chosen!
Master Xuancheng casually pointed, as if an emperor were choosing a concubine, and loudly proclaimed, "You're the one!"
The person who was tagged, [Lai Cai Lai Lai Cai], jumped up from their chair, almost overturning the computer desk.
He was both surprised and delighted, his voice trembling with excitement: "I really got picked! I want to connect! I'm coming right now!"
A small window popped up, and a young man appeared on the screen.
His hair was so greasy it was almost reflective, and he had a sly smile on his face that made him look a bit lewd, revealing a few crooked teeth.
"Fellow Daoist Laicai, please show us your face, show it to all netizens. This [Qianniangangtongwang] and I will read your face and tell you about your past, present, and future. Fellow Daoist, please give us a fair evaluation." Xuancheng Daoist was full of confidence.
Lai Cai thumped his chest loudly, solemnly guaranteeing, "Don't worry, I swear to God, I will be absolutely fair and impartial, and always seek the truth!"
As he spoke, he raised his hand and made a vow gesture.
Master Xuancheng nodded in satisfaction, "Good!"
After saying that, he squinted and carefully examined Lai Cai's face.
His eyes swept across Lai Cai's face, glancing at his forehead and then his nose, while he muttered something under his breath.
After pondering for a while, Xuan Cheng slowly spoke: "Fellow Daoist Lai Cai, you were born into an ordinary working-class family. Your parents are both workers in a food factory, and you have two older sisters who are already married with children. You yourself have just graduated and are currently busy looking for a job. Judging from your appearance, it may not be very smooth for you to find a job right now, but don't worry, you are destined for greatness later in life! Your better days are yet to come."
As he spoke, Master Xuancheng glanced at Lu Yao with a smug look.
[Master Xuancheng is quite capable; he spoke with great logic and conviction.]
[Lai Cai, tell us quickly, is Xuan Cheng's prediction accurate? We can't wait any longer!]
While clapping, Lai Cai said, "As expected of Master Xuancheng! You explained my family background and current situation so clearly! Yes, I just came back from an interview today, and it didn't go very well. However, after hearing your words 'great talents mature late,' I feel much more at ease!"
[Since Xuancheng has already said everything, what else can [Qianniangangwang] say? It all feels like Xuancheng has already chewed up the leftovers; they've lost their flavor.]
[If she were truly capable, she should have spoken first. She's waiting behind, probably just trying to reap the benefits.]
Seeing that the comments were all in his favor, Xuancheng Daoist looked at Lu Yao with a smug expression and said sarcastically, "Young friend Xuanjin, do you have any further insights to add?"
The tone was both provocative and mocking.
Lu Yao looked at Lai Cai and suddenly asked a question that left everyone scratching their heads: "Lai Cai, are you not satisfied with your family background?"
Lai Cai was taken aback, as if his deepest secret had been exposed, and his expression became slightly distorted.
He retorted sharply, "What makes you say that? I love my parents very much and am grateful for their hard work in raising me. I'm not the kind of person who would be ungrateful!"
After hearing this, Lu Yao sighed softly, "So that's how it is. Since you have such deep feelings for them and are determined to repay their kindness in raising you, then I won't say any more."
She shook her head slightly, a hint of regret on her face.
Her performance piqued the curiosity of the viewers in the live stream, and the chat was flooded with comments.
What does this mean? What does this mean? I've racked my brains trying to figure it out, but I still don't understand!
[Stop keeping me in suspense, okay? I feel like a million ants are crawling inside me, it's so agonizing!]
[There's definitely more to this than meets the eye! [Just got online this millennium ago] Tell me the truth, I can send you rockets!!]
Lai Cai also sensed the hidden meaning in her words, and his heart started racing instantly.
He hurriedly said, "The internet only just came online a thousand years ago... No, Daoist Xuanjin! Could it be that there are some secrets about my background that I don't know? I do love my parents, that's true, but I also want to know the truth! Please stop hiding it from me and tell me quickly!"
Lu Yao smiled slightly and slowly explained, "Young friend Lai Cai, your forehead is full and your chin is square, which should be a natural sign of wealth and nobility. However, your nose bridge is high but your root is low, and your property palace is damaged, which is a symbol of a misaligned destiny. Your current parents are not your biological parents. You were originally born into a wealthy family. In physiognomy books, this kind of fate is called 'gold buried in sand and soil,' and you need to wait for the right opportunity to reveal your true nature."
Upon hearing this, Lai Cai's breathing suddenly became heavy.
He was so excited that he stood up abruptly from his chair, muttering to himself, "I knew it, I knew it! People have always said that I don't look like my parents at all since I was little! I've always had that feeling too. I don't belong in this dirt poor family. I was born to be a rich kid and enjoy a life of luxury!"
The viewers in the live chat were stunned by this sudden reversal.
[Wow! This plot twist is more exciting than a TV drama! My jaw almost dropped!]
[Huh? Huh? What kind of plot twist is this? I feel like my worldview has been completely shattered!]
So, was she switched at birth, or was she abducted? Stop keeping me in suspense, I'm dying to know!
A barely perceptible sneer flashed in Lu Yao's eyes, but her face remained calm. "According to my divination, your adoptive parents are not bad people. They were likely switched at birth. Follow this line of inquiry, and you will find your biological parents."
Lai Cai became even more excited after hearing this.
I wish I could rush out the door right now, go to the hospital where I was born, dig up all my records, and live the life of a rich kid.
He said excitedly, "Thank you, Daoist Xuanjin. I'll go and investigate right away. If I really find my biological parents, I will definitely thank you properly!"
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