Chapter 145 Fellow Daoist Zhang, what do you think?
Xiao Yizhou personally led Shen Yuepo and Zhang Qingyuan into the brand-new but somewhat empty building.
The lobby is high and spacious, with a gleaming marble floor that reflects a cool atmosphere.
The building has not yet been officially opened, and it is unusually quiet inside, with only a few security guards and cleaning staff.
"I hadn't even met you when this building was chosen and construction began," Xiao Yizhou said to Shen Yuepo as they walked, his tone teasing.
"Otherwise, for such an important matter as site selection, I absolutely must ask you for your opinion."
Shen Yuepo's gaze swept over the surrounding structure and airflow. "President Xiao, there's no need to be so polite. The location here is already top-notch."
She stopped and pointed to the building's orientation, saying, "It faces south, directly north, receiving the positive energy of heaven and earth. The open space in front gathers wealth from all directions."
Her voice had a peculiar rhythm.
Xiao Yizhou listened attentively. Although he was not a member of the Xuanmen sect, Shen Yuepo's words were clear and understandable.
He was completely relieved; it seemed the location selection was fine.
The three of them took a private elevator directly to the top floor.
The elevator doors opened, and a male secretary in a business suit was already waiting respectfully: "Mr. Xiao, Master Shen."
His gaze swept over Zhang Qingyuan, and he nodded politely.
Xiao Yizhou led the two directly to the door of the largest office and pushed it open, saying, "This is my office."
The office is spacious and bright, boasting the best view, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the capital city.
The design style is simple yet sophisticated, exuding luxury and taste in every detail.
Shen Yuepo entered the office, his gaze slowly sweeping across the entire space.
She looked around but didn't draw a conclusion immediately. Instead, she turned to Zhang Qingyuan beside her and asked, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, what do you think?"
Zhang Qingyuan immediately perked up, knowing that Shen Yuepo was giving him guidance.
He dared not be negligent, so he immediately focused his mind, drew upon his knowledge, and began to observe carefully.
After a moment, he pointed to the huge floor-to-ceiling window and said, "This place has an excellent view, plenty of natural light, and abundant yang energy, which means your career will be successful and your future will be bright."
Then, his gaze fell on the position of the desk. "President Xiao's desk is backed by a solid wall and faces the door, which is an auspicious sign of a stable backing and overall control."
He then looked at the green plants in the corner of the office: "Placing green plants here brings life and can harmonize the energy field and dispel negative energy... Hmm?"
He suddenly frowned slightly, his gaze falling towards the office entrance:
"However... the main door faces the elevator corridor directly. Although it is not a direct line, the airflow is a bit rapid, which may be a bit of a negative influence. It may cause the decision-maker to be easily affected by external factors or to have personnel disputes."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yizhou looked thoughtfully toward the doorway.
After listening to Zhang Qingyuan's analysis, a hint of approval flashed in Shen Yuepo's eyes.
This Qingyuan is full of inspiration, has keen observation skills, and a solid foundation. Given time, he will surely achieve great things.
She nodded slightly: "Indeed. Fellow Daoist Zhang's words hit the nail on the head."
She walked slowly to the French windows, her fingertips lightly tapping the air:
"Although this window allows light and energy to gather, it is too large, creating an isolated yang energy, with excessive yang energy and insufficient yin energy for balance."
“Living in such an environment for a long time can make a person more strong-willed and less adaptable, prone to making extreme decisions, and have a restless mind that is difficult to calm down.”
Finally, she pointed to the doorway Zhang Qingyuan had mentioned: "What Fellow Daoist Zhang said about the inauspicious energy is true, but the root cause is not in the elevator corridor, but in..."
Her gaze fell on the direction of the secretary's desk outside the door. "The secretary's desk in the outer room is directly facing the office door, which forms a door-to-door clash. Although it is an auxiliary position, it is easy to attract the attention of petty people or cause subordinates to disagree. It really needs to be resolved."
Zhang Qingyuan listened with rapt attention.
Shen Yuepo's analysis was more in-depth and detailed than his; it was truly enlightening.
His eyes were filled with admiration as he looked at Shen Yuepo, and he longed for Senior Brother Lin of Xujing Temple to the extreme, wishing he could sprout wings and fly there to pay his respects immediately.
He scratched his head and said sincerely, "Thank you for your guidance, Fellow Daoist Shen. I have learned a lot from you."
Xiao Yizhou stood aside, listening to their conversation.
Looking at Shen Yuepo's cool profile, a sense of admiration and indescribable feelings quietly grew in his heart.
He stepped forward, his voice low and gentle: "Moon Soul, how should these problems be resolved?"
Shen Yuepo remained calm as he walked to the French windows and lightly tapped his fingertips:
"This window has an unbalanced yang energy, so you can place a black jade Pixiu at the corner of the window. Pixiu belongs to water, and black jade belongs to yin, so it can both attract wealth and resolve the excessive yang energy."
"Add another potted green ivy or evergreen plant to the windowsill to promote the growth and balance of wood energy."
She looked at Xiao Yizhou and said, "Plants need careful care to stay fresh and alive in order to be effective."
Finally, she looked towards the office door:
"To address the conflict between the outer secretary's desk and the main gate, a semi-openwork wooden screen can be erected between the secretary's desk and the main gate. The screen can be decorated with landscapes or auspicious clouds."
“The screen can buffer the airflow, form a visual barrier, resolve the direct impact, and not hinder communication.”
Shen Yuepo looked at Xiao Yizhou:
"The layout doesn't need major changes; just adjust the furnishings accordingly. I'll set up a Nine Palaces Gathering Qi Array for you later, which requires nine Qianlong Tongbao coins to be buried in specific locations. You can prepare accordingly."
Xiao Yizhou nodded repeatedly upon hearing this and immediately instructed his secretary to do so:
“Alright. I’ll have someone prepare the black jade Pixiu, bonsai, and screen immediately. I have Qianlong Tongbao coins in my collection; fetch them right away.”
Over the next few hours, Shen Yuepo, accompanied by Zhang Qingyuan and Xiao Yizhou, meticulously surveyed all the main floors and functional areas of the building, pointing out several minor points of stagnant energy and offering suggestions for adjustment.
Zhang Qingyuan studied and took notes diligently throughout the process and felt he gained a great deal.
By the time all the surveys and preliminary adjustments were completed, it was nearly dusk.
As the group walked out of the building, Xiao Yizhou was determined to fulfill his duty as host.
"Moon Spirit, Master Zhang, you've both worked so hard today. Please allow me to treat you to a simple meal as a token of my gratitude."
His attitude was sincere and left no room for refusal.
Shen Yuepo looked up at the darkening sky and said to Zhang Qingyuan, "It's almost time. Zhang Lin should be back soon."
It means it's time to go back.
Although Xiao Yizhou didn't know who "Zhang Lin" was, he sensed that they had other things to do, so he didn't press the matter further.
Xiao Yizhou smiled gently and said, "In that case, I'll have the driver take you."
He raised his hand to signal, and a black minivan drove up.
Just as Shen Yuepo was about to politely decline, Xiao Yizhou signaled the driver to open the car door.
His figure was backlit, and his voice was firm: "Moon Soul, it's hard to call a taxi at this hour."
Shen Yuepo glanced at the sky, stopped insisting, and gave the address of her neighborhood.
“What a coincidence.” Xiao Yizhou chuckled suddenly, his Adam’s apple bobbing in the shadow cast by his collar. “My friend lives nearby, and I have something to discuss with him.”
He casually adjusted his cufflinks. "On the way."
As he spoke, he naturally followed Shen Yuepo and Zhang Qingyuan into the back row.
Shen Yuepo didn't say anything more, just nodded slightly.
The car smoothly drove into the bustling night scene of the capital.
Inside the car, Xiao Yizhou didn't deliberately try to talk to Shen Yuepo, seemingly knowing that she preferred quiet.
He then started chatting with Zhang Qingyuan, who was sitting in the last row.
The conversation ranged from the local customs and traditions of Longhu Mountain and interesting stories of spiritual practice to daily life. Xiao Yizhou was knowledgeable and witty, and the two had a very pleasant conversation.
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