368: Chapter 362: Goose 368: Chapter 362: Goose “Those with no destiny pay a fortune for a single divination?”
“For those with destiny, not a penny is taken?
Just to help the Chen Hai before me with something manageable in the future?”
Upon hearing Chen Hai’s words, Ma Chengshu couldn’t help but be stunned.
He had already mentally prepared himself and had decided that as long as the price Chen Hai quoted was within his budget, he would grit his teeth and accept it.
But he never expected that Chen Hai wouldn’t want a single penny.
As for the future promise to help Chen Hai with something, wasn’t there the precondition of it being manageable?
Such generous terms were something Ma Chengshu had no problem with and was very willing to accept.
“Xiaoteng, what do you think of this?” After thinking it over, Ma Chengshu didn’t directly agree but instead, gave the decision to his son, Ma Xiaoteng.
After all, the person Chen Hai referred to as the one with destiny wasn’t himself but Ma Xiaoteng.
The person who would help him in the future wasn’t Ma Chengshu but his son.
“Hmm!” Without much hesitation, Ma Xiaoteng nodded.
“Master Chen, I have no objections to your request.
Please proceed with the divination for me!”
He said shyly, glancing at Chen Hai.
“What do you mean ‘Master Chen,’ that’s too formal.”
“If you’re willing, just call me Brother Hai!” Chen Hai said with a smile in response.
The boy with glasses before him seemed almost embarrassed to look at him.
No wonder his father, Ma Chengshu, thought this introverted son wasn’t cut out for business and wanted him to work a steady job, reluctant to see him quit and start his own venture.
Even Chen Hai, had he not read the boy’s face, would have found it hard to believe that such a shy, timid fellow could achieve much in the business world!
“Brother Hai, please…” Hearing Chen Hai’s words, Ma Xiaoteng quickly spoke up, adding the title.
He could clearly tell that Chen Hai was probably a few years younger than him.
Calling Chen Hai ‘Master’ made him feel somewhat awkward.
Calling someone younger ‘Brother’?
He also felt it wasn’t quite right, but the title ‘Brother Hai’ was definitely easier to accept than ‘Master Chen’.
Chen Hai, chuckling, nodded his head and produced several Copper Coins used for divination, holding them between his hands in prayer.
The piece of Turtle Shell that bore the face-reading heritage was too damaged, and the legacy he received was incomplete, merely fragments.
With face-reading, Chen Hai could only get a rough glimpse of a person’s Life Chart.
To speculate about specific matters, the Divination Skill was definitely more handy.
The first Gua, old yang Gua.
Chen Hai continued with the divination, picking up the Copper Coins.
Soon, the Six Gua were complete, and the Gua was formed.
This Gua was a mixed one, with Thunder below and Fire above.
Fire Gua represents yin, and Thunder Gua yang, the interaction of yin and yang, shattering hard objects, symbolizing the joint application of kindness and severity, strictness and leniency, toughness, and flexibility.
Among the Sixty-four Gua, this Gua is ranked twenty-first.
Fire Thunder Shike, the Shike Gua, is a supreme Gua.
“Fate as fickle as hunger, fortunate to have meals sent, pleasant to the taste and filling the belly, joy fills the heart, and worries gradually fade away.”
Keeping the Gua imagery in mind, Chen Hai closed his eyes slightly, silently reciting the deciphering of the Gua.
Only several minutes later did he finally open his eyes.
“Brother Hai, have you figured out the results?”
“Is my financial and career fortune good?
Am I suited for entrepreneurship?” Nervous, Ma Xiaoteng tentatively spoke up, inquiring.
In the southern regions, especially in the Chaoshan area, they often believe in metaphysical destiny.
Both members of the Ma family hailed from Chaoshan.
Due to Ma Xiaoteng’s wish to resign and start a business, the father and son had many conflicts.
When neither could persuade the other, they finally considered seeking a master to assess their financial and career fortunes.
As agreed with his father, Ma Chengshu, if his financial luck was poor and he wasn’t cut out for entrepreneurship, then he had to continue working at the current pager company.
He definitely didn’t trust the blind fortune-tellers on the streets.
He had long heard of the great fame of Hou Donggui.
Such a person, to maintain his own reputation, surely wouldn’t mislead them with baseless predictions.
Taking advantage of a business trip, his father, Ma Chengshu, suggested taking him to Xiangjiang to seek Hou Donggui’s help.
After only a moment’s hesitation, Ma Xiaoteng agreed.
Birds of a feather flock together, and since Chen Hai was recommended by the renowned Hou Donggui, he definitely had real skills.
The outcome of the divination related to his own future, how could Ma Xiaoteng not be anxious?
“This Gua is Fire Thunder Shike, the most auspicious one,”
“From the Gua, it appears you will enjoy good fortune in wealth, and in terms of your career, you will rise rapidly.”
“If you start a business, you will definitely encounter setbacks and hardships in the initial phase, but these are tests for you as an individual.”
“After facing these setbacks, if you diligently summarize the lessons and advance with an even stronger will, persistently and undaunted,”
“Eventually, you will enter a prosperous phase and achieve great success.”
“Furthermore, let me give you another character.
If you can gain insight from it and find the path truly suitable for you, then your career can truly take off.”
…
Having said this, Chen Hai stopped talking.
Hou Donggui, who had been quietly watching the scene, efficiently grabbed some paper and a pen and placed them on the coffee table in front of Chen Hai.
Taking up the brush, Chen Hai dipped it in ink, and with flamboyant strokes, he wrote a large ‘goose’ character on the A4 paper in front of him.
Having done this, he put the brush down, smiled without saying anything, and simply nodded lightly at the Ma Clan father and son.
“A goose?
What does that mean?”
“Master, could you explain a bit more clearly?” Ma Chengshu, who had been watching intently, was completely baffled when looking at the ‘goose’ character on the paper.
After hesitating for a while, he could not hold back and tentatively opened his mouth to ask.
“Heaven’s Secret must not be revealed.
To give you this one character, I have already pointed out enough for you.”
“What he ultimately realizes from this character, all depends on your son’s own fortune,” Chen Hai said with a mysterious smile, adding another comment.
On the side, Ma Xiaoteng picked up the paper with the ‘goose’ character, looking it over from left to right.
Was he really fated with this ‘goose’ character?
The instant he saw the character, he felt an inexplicable kinship, as if he had discovered his life’s purpose.
Staring at the large ‘goose’ character on the paper, he alternated between frowning, grimacing, and occasionally letting out a couple of silly laughs.
Fortunately, this was a private place without strangers around.
Otherwise, if they encountered someone who liked to meddle, they might have already received a call from Qingshan Mental Hospital.
“President Ma, I, Hou, have wandered Jianghu for decades, and in divination and face-reading, I have never seen anyone stronger than Master Chen!”
“The divination he has done for your son is clear enough in its guidance.”
“You just need to know that your son will have good fortune and is well-suited for entrepreneurship.”
“As for what he realizes from this character, that will depend on his own fate.”
“I have not seen Master Chen for almost a year now, and there are many things I want to consult with him.”
“What, do you also want to join us in our discussion…”
Hou Donggui glanced meaningfully at the Ma family father and son with a smile on his face.
The future is rife with variables, and in the business of divination and fortune-telling, one never speaks definitively when helping others with matters of the future; they only give vague hints.
Although Hou Donggui didn’t understand these matters, he knew the rules of the trade.
His words were meant both to support Chen Hai and to signal to the Ma family father and son that it was time for them to leave.
Just how formidable had Chen Hai become after his breakthrough?
He was very curious.
With the Ma family father and son present, it was inconvenient for him and Chen Hai to discuss matters of cultivation.
Ma Chengshu’s request had been resolved, and considering the extent of his acquaintance with Ma Chengshu, to have helped to this degree was truly going above and beyond.
“Master Chen, we deeply appreciate your mentoring and support for my son.”
“If his business succeeds and we can assist within our capacity, we will definitely handle it perfectly for you.”
After sincerely thanking Chen Hai, Ma Chengshu turned to Hou Donggui.
After bowing to Hou Donggui, he continued, “We also keep in mind Master Hou’s hospitality and assistance.”
“This time, my visit to Xiangjiang was actually for official business.”
“Now that my son’s matter has been resolved, we won’t overstay our welcome and disturb you both any longer!”
“If you both ever visit Shen City, let me know, and I will certainly entertain you properly as a token of my thanks.”
With that, he turned his gaze to his son, Ma Xiaoteng.
The youngster was still flipping over the paper with the ‘goose’ character, giggling nonstop.
“Let’s go, Xiaoteng.
We’re heading back!”
He grabbed Ma Xiaoteng and the two moved towards the exit of the living room.
Seeing his son’s silly behavior, he felt frustrated inside.
If it weren’t for the presence of guests and the need to save some face for the boy, he would have liked to give him a good kick without a second thought.
“Brother, come on, tell me, what capabilities did you gain from this major breakthrough?
Just how impressive have you become?”
Once the Ma family father and son had disappeared from the villa’s entrance,
Hou Donggui, brimming with curiosity and excitement, grabbed Chen Hai to inquire about his recent advancement.