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The atmosphere at the dinner table was relaxed. Everyone had eaten and drunk their fill and chatted in twos and threes. Bai Youyuan rested her chin on her hand, tapping her red wine glass lightly with her fingertips. Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she straightened up and clapped her hands.
"Everyone—"
"Want to play something fun later?"
Everyone at the table looked at her, and she magically pulled out a deck of dark gold tarot cards from behind her back. The intricate patterns on the back of the cards gleamed mysteriously under the light.
With a flick of her wrist, the cards unfurled like a fan, her movements practiced and skillful. A smirk played on her red lips, her eyes slightly upturned, her gaze sweeping across each face with a hint of slyness.
"Tarot Card Divination—"
She drawled out the last syllable, tapping the cards with her fingertips, "To test my fate, my career, or... some hidden curiosity in my heart?"
As a professional tarot card broadcaster, Bai Youyuan is well-versed in creating atmosphere. Her voice is soft yet seductive, as if hinting that this game is far more complex than it appears on the surface.
Shen Yao chuckled, swirling his wine glass: "Is Teacher Bai trying to see right through us?"
"wrong."
Bai Youyuan drew a card called "The Magician" and flashed it in front of everyone. On the card, the Magician, holding a scepter, stood in front of a card table covered with mysterious symbols, his red robe shining like flames.
"Tarot cards are like the surface of a lake under the moonlight; what they reflect is always the questioner's own image."
Nan Qing seemed quite interested. She looked at Bai Youyuan on the other side and said with great interest:
"That sounds like fun."
Qu Sheng smiled gently and asked, "I think it's quite interesting too. How do we play?"
Xie Chi looked up at Bai Youyuan, a smile playing on his lips, and asked with amusement, "Can I draw the card first?"
So everyone quickly cleared the table of dishes and put them in the dishwasher, and sat down in the living room as fast as they could.
Bai Youyuan specially brought a soft cushion, knelt down in front of the coffee table, and ran her fingertips over the tarot cards in front of her, her expression focused and mysterious.
To create the right atmosphere, most of the lights in the living room were turned off, leaving only a few warm yellow ambient lights glowing softly. A candle was lit in the center of the coffee table, its flame flickering gently, and a faint lavender scent filled the air. At that moment, it seemed as if even time had slowed down.
Bai Youyuan asked softly, "Are you ready?"
Her voice carried a seductive smile, drawing everyone's attention to the stack of ancient tarot cards.
Xie Chi also sat cross-legged beside her, his elbows resting on the coffee table, his eyes fixed on Bai Youyuan, who exuded feminine charm.
"Sister, it's a promise, send it to me first~"
Bai Youyuan paused, coughed lightly, and forced herself to refocus, her fingertips fiddling with the scattered tarot cards on the table.
"Okay, you draw one yourself and lay it flat on the table."
Xie Chi's eyes immediately lit up, and he quickly reached into the deck and pulled out a card, his movements almost hurried. "Xie Chi, what question do you want to ask?"
Bai Youyuan leaned slightly forward, her voice soft and slow, her eyes carrying a hint of inquiry.
"Can I ask about my luck?"
Bai Youyuan shook her head, tapping the cards with her fingertip: "Too general. Tarot cards require more specific questions, such as career, relationships, or... a particular person or event?"
Xie Chi looked around at everyone, thought for a moment, and then said, "Then I'll ask... about the results of the World Championships next month."
Bai Youyuan turned over the card he had drawn; the gilded "Sun" card gleamed in the candlelight.
On the card, a bright sun hangs high in the sky, and a child rides a white horse joyfully over a stone wall. Sunflowers bloom all around, symbolizing light, success, and pure joy.
Her fingertips traced the brilliant patterns on the cards, the diamonds on her nails reflecting a dazzling light in the candlelight. She looked at Xie Chi and explained:
"It's the Sun in its upright position. This card signifies absolute victory."
"It represents energy, vitality, and pure joy and success."
Xie Chi grinned, his smile even more dazzling than the sun on the sign, his face full of confidence and pride.
"I knew it!"
"Sister Baiyou's prediction must be very accurate."
Nan Qing, sitting on the other sofa, let out a soft "Wow!" It was the first time she had ever watched someone play tarot cards in front of her. She leaned towards Gu Beiyan, who was sitting next to her, and whispered in his ear:
"Gu Beiyan, what do you want to ask?"
Gu Beiyan showed no emotion on his face, but suddenly raised his right hand and gently stroked Nan Qing's lower back, his fingertips lightly rubbing the fabric of her clothes at her waist, his tone casual and nonchalant.
"There's nothing to ask, it's just a psychological game."
Nan Qing also reached out and pinched his waist, but because his muscles were taut from years of exercise, she couldn't get it to work. Instead, she poked him and whispered a word of advice:
"Don't spoil the fun later."
(What's wrong with my personality in this life? It's so cold and boring.)
(Xiao Mobai from the previous life was definitely more fun~)
Gu Beiyan responded with an "Mm," but in the dim light, he frowned slightly, squinted, and glanced at Nan Qing.
This lifetime?
Xiao Mobai?
How many secrets is she still hiding that he doesn't know about?
At this moment, Bai Youyuan suddenly looked at Nan Qing, her red lips slightly raised, but her hands continued to shuffle the cards.
"Nanqing, would you like to draw a card?"
Nan Qing had always been quite interested in this game, and upon hearing this, she immediately drew a card from the pile.
"I'll... ask if what I'm thinking can come true."
(Next little world, hopefully it'll be a bit more exciting~)
Gu Beiyan's face darkened instantly upon clearly hearing her thoughts. Was she going to leave?
Bai Youyuan reached out and flipped over the card—
The Star card in its upright position
The cards unfold under candlelight, with a dazzling galaxy cascading down and reflected in the tranquil lake. A naked goddess kneels on the shore, pouring out hope from the Holy Grail in her hands. The eight-pointed star in the sky shines brightly, as if responding to people's expectations.
Bai Youyuan looked up at Nan Qing and explained in a gentle voice:
"The upright Star card symbolizes hope, inspiration, and the realization of dreams."
The appearance of this card indicates that what you're thinking about will have a very positive outcome.
Shen Yao leaned closer curiously: "Nan Qing, what were you thinking about just now?"
Having drawn the desired result, Nan Qing wore a pleased smile. Hearing Shen Yao's question, she didn't hide it at all, but replied with a meaningful tone:
"I just... hope the next 'game' will be a bit more exciting~~"
Everyone else assumed that the game Nanqing was referring to was participating in a variety show, or like the tarot card game everyone played tonight, and kept joking that they should play it together next time.
Only Gu Beiyan remained silent, but he understood in his heart. In particular, when he heard Nan Qing say the word "game," his heart suddenly clenched, and he felt a pang of pain.
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