Chapter 33
"...Help! Save them!!"
Amid Zheng Fulai's terrified screams, and after a moment of chaos, the Zheng family's gardener was the first to rush into the middle of the pond and reach out to lift the man in the Tang suit directly out of the water.
After being lifted up, the man in the Tang suit instinctively waved his fingers in the air a couple of times until his feet touched the ground.
Man in Tang suit: ? ? ?
He tentatively stepped into the muddy pond beneath his feet, and then... stood up?
As the saying goes, people always seem busy when they're embarrassed. The man in the Tang suit looked at the water that was up to his waist, gave a dry laugh, and then tugged at his clothes and touched his head.
Compared to him, who only choked on a few mouthfuls of water, the middle-aged Taoist looked much more miserable. When he fell, his cheek was cut by the stones at the edge of the pond, and blood was everywhere. The torn flesh looked painful, and blood was still flowing down.
Wei Qilin hurriedly instructed the servants at home, "Quickly, go and fetch Doctor Fu!"
After seeing that everyone was alright, Zheng Fulai couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his brow. Only then did he belatedly realize that... everything Master Xu had predicted had actually come true.
"Master, you are truly amazing!" he said excitedly. Considering the injured person on the other side, he lowered his voice, unable to hide his excitement, and said, "You predicted everything!"
People who fell and cut their cheeks, people who almost drowned... I've seen it all.
The viewers in Xu Gui's live stream were in an uproar:
[Hmm, although I knew Xu Gui was good at fortune telling before, I don't think I felt it this strongly before?]
【!! That's right, before I just thought it was amazing that Xu Gui could tell fortunes, but I didn't think she was that great. Now I suddenly realize that she is really amazing, really awesome!】
[This could already be considered a prophecy, right?]
It seemed as if only at this moment did they suddenly realize: Ah, Xu Gui really is a diviner!
The fact that she was very accurate at fortune telling seemed to have been deeply imprinted in their minds at this moment.
One person offered an explanation: "Because Xu Gui's previous fortune-tellings had a certain delay and didn't happen immediately, people didn't feel it as deeply. But this scene happened in just a few minutes, so it's very impactful."
The shocking impression was amplified by the bloody and mangled appearance of the middle-aged Taoist priest.
Xu Gui... he really is a fortune teller.
*
The Zheng family has a resident family doctor, so Dr. Fu was called over not long afterward.
While Dr. Fu and the middle-aged Taoist priest were examining her, Zheng Fulai was already excitedly taking Xu Gui to check other problematic areas in their house—he had always thought Xu Gui was a truly capable person, and now he had even more confidence in her.
"...This is our family's money tree!" Zheng Fulai led Xu Gui to see their two osmanthus trees, which were very large and said to be over a hundred years old, with trunks as thick as a person's embrace.
There are naturally trees on the market that are generally called "money trees," which is what most people think of as money trees. However, the Zheng family's money trees are these two osmanthus trees, which were planted when the house was built. Their placement was specially chosen, so the Zheng family calls them "money trees."
—Osmanthus blossoms turn golden in autumn, looking like gold, and bringing good fortune.
These two osmanthus trees are quite old, and when they bloom, they are truly magnificent and dazzling, practically bringing in wealth.
“...But since last month, these two trees have started to wilt.” Zheng Fulai said with a worried tone, “They’ve started losing leaves every day. Look, it’s only been a month, and half of the leaves have already fallen. At this time of year, they shouldn’t be losing so many leaves.”
Xu Gui glanced at the ground under the tree and found that there was a layer of leaves, neither too thin nor too light, which had obviously fallen after being cleared away.
Xu Gui suddenly lifted his foot and stood directly on the flower bed. He reached out and stroked the rough trunk of the osmanthus tree, and sighed, "...It's been over five hundred years. It's such a pity that it's going to die like this."
Although five hundred years is neither a long nor a short lifespan for a tree, it is still a pity to think that it would take several generations for a five-hundred-year-old osmanthus tree to grow.
After all, this tree is older than Xu Gui, who is 321 years old.
Xu Gui: I can tell from their eyes that they are truly precious trees.
"That Mr. Wei seems very well-mannered. Is his family well-off?" Xu Gui asked casually, reaching out to stroke the trunk of the osmanthus tree.
"You mean Brother Qilin?" Zheng Fulai came to his senses and said, "Brother Qilin's family is not well-off. He comes from a rural background, and people jokingly call him a golden phoenix that flew out of the mountain valley."
Zheng Fulai's tone was normal; he didn't mean to look down on rural areas, he was just stating a fact.
“He and my second sister were classmates in college. They both studied medicine. They got together in their second year of college and got married the year after they graduated…” Zheng Fulai calculated, “They have been married for three years now, and their relationship has always been very good and they are very loving.”
Xu Gui said softly, "...Is that so?"
She removed her hand from the tree and said to Zheng Fulai, "These two trees are fine. They're still alive. With a little more time, they'll gradually recover."
Zheng Fulai exclaimed in surprise, "Really?"
Xu Gui nodded.
Zheng Fulai said happily, "That's good... You don't know, my two osmanthus trees smell so good when they bloom. When they bloom, the whole mountain is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus. And the osmanthus cake made with their flowers is especially fragrant. It would be such a pity if they died."
“But my grandfather forbids everyone from picking osmanthus flowers, saying it will ruin the feng shui of the house, so we always pick them secretly.” He said this very softly, and then whispered, “If this tree survives and blooms again this year, I’ll secretly pick a few branches for you.”
Seeing his smug expression, Xu Gui accepted it earnestly.
Afterwards, the two strolled around the Zheng family's house. They discovered that Zheng Fulai's house was not only big in appearance, but also actually quite large. They walked for half an hour and still hadn't finished exploring it. Moreover, the scenery was abundant, with a beautiful view every ten steps.
Zheng Fulai originally thought that Xu Gui was like the others, going around looking at feng shui. She herself was also very serious: "I'm checking the situation."
but……
Watching her bright-eyed, enthusiastic stroll around, Zheng Fulai gradually began to have some doubts: Was she really checking the feng shui of their house? Was she sure she wasn't just wandering around looking at the scenery?
Zheng Fulai muttered to himself, but dared not say a word. He still thought: Master Xu is a person with real skills. Maybe he is really investigating the situation in various parts of their house.
I shouldn't have doubted the master.
However, thanks to Xu Gui's leisurely stroll, netizens were able to see what the Zheng family's house actually looked like. They were just as excited as Xu Gui. If someone were to enter the live stream now, they would all say: "The audience follows the lead of the main character."
It's not fair to say their performances were different; they were exactly the same.
At noon, Zheng Fulai took Xu Gui to lunch. Xu Gui also saw the other members of the Zheng family. In fact, the other members were Zheng Fulai's second sister, Zheng Feibao.
The Zheng family was relatively small. Zheng Fulai's father's generation had only three brothers, and by the time it came to Zheng Fulai's generation, there were only five children in total. Zheng Fulai was the youngest child in the family, and he was also the youngest child in his family after he was born, as well as his parents' only son.
He has four older brothers and sisters, but only Zheng Feiran and his second sister Zheng Feibao are at home now. So, meals are usually just the three of them plus Zheng Fulai's brother-in-law Wei Qilin, and now Xu Gui and another person have joined them.
As for Zheng Fulai's grandfather, he is said to be unwell and has been eating in his room recently.
The people in the reception room were taken by the servants to another restaurant for dinner, and were not with them.
After they were seated, Xu Gui asked Zheng Fulai with some curiosity, "Your brother is called Zheng Feiran, and your sister is called Zheng Feibao, so why are you called Zheng Fulai?" Shouldn't it also be Zheng Fei×?
Zheng Fulai answered in a low voice, "Before I was born, our family business ran into trouble, and the company was on the verge of collapse. But right after I was born, the company's situation suddenly improved, and things turned out well. My grandfather said it was because I brought good fortune to the family, so he named me Fulai..."
At this point, he suddenly glanced at Xu Gui and asked accusingly, "Don't you think this sounds like a dog's name?"
Xu Gui's gaze shifted for a moment: "...I didn't say that."
Zheng Fulai muttered, "That's what you all think."
Xu Gui: "Have you ever thought about changing your name?"
Zheng Fulai was shocked and asked, "Why would I change it? This name is so auspicious. It embodies my grandfather's and my parents' good wishes for me. I don't want to change it."
Hearing this, Xu Gui couldn't help but look at him with amusement. After all, if most people felt that their name resembled a dog's, they would definitely cry and shout to change their name. It was rare to see Zheng Fulai so happy.
The two were whispering to each other when a gentle voice suddenly came from beside them: "Fu Lai, are these the two friends you mentioned?"
Zheng Fulai looked up and saw his aloof and elegant second sister, Zheng Feibao, staring at him. He quickly nodded and said, "Yes, they are all my friends. This is Xu... Xu Gui, Miss Xu, and this is..."
When it came to the part about the cameraman, he suddenly paused, turned to look at the cameraman, and whispered, "Brother, what's your name again?"
Upon hearing this question, Xu Gui couldn't help but turn to look at the paparazzi, her face showing curiosity—come to think of it, she didn't seem to know the paparazzi's name either.
The cameraman: "..."
“My surname is Yang, and my name is Yang Haolin,” he said.
Zheng Fulai sat up straight, looked at Zheng Feibao, and said, "Second sister, his name is Yang Haolin."
Zheng Feibao: "..." She heard it.
Zheng Fulai felt a little embarrassed by her gaze and quickly explained, "Miss Xu is my friend. I've never met Yang Haolin before, so I don't know his name."
The person following along nodded: "Yes, yes, I came with Teacher Xu."
"Teacher Xu?" Zheng Feibao grasped the key point. She looked at Xu Gui and asked curiously, "Is Miss Xu a teacher?"
Xu Gui: "...More or less?" Giving guidance to others can be considered a life mentor, right? This can also be considered a teacher.
Zheng Feibao nodded slightly.
"Tch." At this moment, a snicker suddenly came from the side. It was Zheng Feiran, who had already taken his seat. Seeing that the others were looking over, he said without blushing or panting, "Excuse me, I just thought of something funny."
He smiled, his expression and demeanor still appearing poised and elegant, leaving no room for criticism if one disregarded his earlier sneer.
Zheng Fulai knew perfectly well that he was being mocked, and couldn't help but glare at him angrily.
It was because of Zheng Feiran's attitude that he introduced Xu Guicai to Zheng Feibao as a friend, so as to avoid being suspected again. Anyway, once Master Xu resolves their family's issues, Second Sister and the others will know that Master Xu is truly a person with great abilities.
However, this did not stop him from complaining to Zheng Feibao.
"...Second sister, look at Fei Ran!" He immediately looked at Zheng Fei Bao.
Zheng Feibao glared at Zheng Feiran, who shrugged and remained silent. Zheng Fulai immediately looked at him with a smug expression.
Xu Gui was somewhat curious about Zheng Feibao.
Judging from her appearance, Zheng Feibao gives the impression of being unapproachable at first glance. She is noble and aloof, with a cold temperament that makes people almost afraid to look directly at her. However, once she starts speaking, this temperament is greatly diminished. She has a very gentle and delicate voice, which is very soft and completely different from the feeling given by her appearance, creating a strong contrast.
At this moment, she was speaking softly to Wei Qilin beside her. Although the couple did not make many intimate gestures, the atmosphere they exuded was very harmonious and intimate, as if no one else could intrude.
The servants had already brought out the food, so Xu Gui turned her attention back to the house. However, when she looked away, she caught sight of Zheng Fulai next to her and suddenly paused.
"Hmm?" Xu Gui opened his eyes wide and looked at Zheng Fulai's face carefully again.
Zheng Fulai was a little confused by her gaze and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"
"Ah..." Xu Gui pondered, looking at him and said, "I just noticed that your appearance seems to have suddenly changed a bit. Could it be because of my intervention?"
She was talking to herself.
Zheng Fulai: ?
"Has it gotten better or worse?" he asked somewhat nervously.
Xu Gui glanced at him again, then suddenly sighed and said, "I think we should eat first. I'm afraid you won't have time to eat later."
After saying that, she didn't explain the reason to Zheng Fulai. She picked up her bowl and started eating, and she ate very seriously. Xu Gui took every meal very seriously because she really thought that human food was really delicious. Even fish, which she was tired of eating, could be prepared in many different ways, so she could have a different dish every day.
In this situation, eating is a real treat, so of course she should enjoy the pleasure of eating.
After hearing her words, Zheng Fulai sat there blankly: ...So what does Master mean? What do you mean he won't have time to eat later?
Is something going to happen next?
Zheng Fulai was distracted and found the food tasteless, but thankfully, he could still manage to eat a few bites.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the table, Zheng Feibao and Zheng Feiran were talking quietly. Their family didn't have the custom of not talking while eating; in fact, they liked to talk while eating. Of course, it was just casual conversation; serious matters were not suitable to be discussed at the table.
"I heard you consulted several masters about the feng shui of your home," Zheng Feibao asked Zheng Feiran. "Did any of them discover anything?"
Upon hearing this, Zheng Feiran subconsciously glanced at Xu Gui and then said, "It's not clear yet, but two people seem to be swindlers. Not only did they not notice anything wrong, they also got into a fight in the backyard, drawing blood. In the end, it was a hassle for Dr. Fu to make a trip. It's really bad luck."
Zheng Feibao: "Where are the others?"
Zheng Feiran frowned slightly: "I can't tell anything about the others yet, and I don't know if they're scammers or not, but..."
He suddenly glanced at Xu Gui and said meaningfully, "What do they think our Zheng family is, that they can come and go as they please? If I find out they're lying to me, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Hearing this, Zheng Fulai felt that these words were specifically meant for Master Xu, and subconsciously glanced at Xu Gui, only to see Xu Gui eating intently, as if he hadn't heard Zheng Feiran's words at all.
At this moment, Xu Gui put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and said, "Ah, I'm full..."
The others, who had only eaten a few bites of food, were: ? ? So fast?
Xu Gui suddenly looked at Zheng Fulai and said, "Shouldn't you go visit your grandfather?"
Zheng Fulai first showed a few questions on his face, then he seemed to realize something, suddenly stood up from the stool, and rushed upstairs.
"...Zheng Fulai, what are you doing?" Zheng Feiran looked at his actions in surprise. Seeing Zheng Fulai heading upstairs, she couldn't help but stand up and subconsciously follow him.
Zheng Feibao looked at her husband, somewhat bewildered: "What's going on?"
Wei Qilin did not answer her. He was looking at Xu Gui with deep and dark eyes, and there seemed to be some very subtle emotion surging in his eyes, an emotion that Zheng Feibao found extremely unfamiliar.
A few seconds later, he turned back to look at his wife.
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