Hearing this, Chen Xiao was utterly bewildered.
He really wanted to ask, "Sister, why such a shocking statement? What does your virginity have to do with me?"
Besides, who's to say it's true just because she says so?
Without a personal test, how could anyone know if it was real or fake?
But thinking of Li Ziqing's repeated reminders before boarding, Chen Xiao felt he wouldn't have such an opportunity to test.
Brother Hua, however, started chuckling wickedly, "Kid, you're in luck..."
Hearing Brother Hua's sinister laughter, Wu Yufei's face turned even redder, and she buried her head lower.
Chen Xiao coughed awkwardly twice, "Ahem, Brother Hua, don't talk nonsense. Miss Wu, I see you're truly in a difficult situation. How about this, while I'm in Hong Kong, I can ensure your safety. Once I'm done with my business, I'll be returning. You should make plans for your future as soon as possible."
"Thank you, Chen Xiao!"
Seeing Chen Xiao agree, Wu Yufei became instantly excited. Then, she whispered again, "Whatever you want me to do to thank you, I'll agree. It might just have to wait a few more days, as I've got my period today..."
Wu Yufei wasn't actually on her period today; this was just another little trick of hers to delay things for a few more days.
Chen Xiao coughed awkwardly again, then explained, "Miss Wu, please don't misunderstand. I have no ulterior motives towards you, and I also have a girlfriend..."
Wu Yufei pouted. She had no doubt about her own charm, so Chen Xiao saying this could only prove his hypocrisy.
So what if he had a girlfriend? Weren't there plenty of married men who cheated?
However, Chen Xiao's next sentence surprised her greatly.
"The reason I'm willing to help you is simply because my mother really likes watching your shows..."
Hearing this, Wu Yufei was stunned.
Once upon a time, her acting career was her second life.
But now, even her first life was hanging by a thread, so how could she possibly care about her second life?
She said with a bitter smile, "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint your mother. I don't know if I'll ever have another chance to act."
Wu Yufei's miserable appearance also made Chen Xiao feel a pang of sympathy.
A thought crossed his mind, and he asked, "Miss Wu, I'm not very familiar with the powers in the Imperial City. Among the five great families, which is stronger, the Song family or the Zhao family?"
Wu Yufei thought for a moment and said, "The Zhao family and the Song family are roughly equal. Sometimes one has the upper hand, and sometimes the other does. Why are you asking?"
"Nothing, I was just asking casually."
Chen Xiao thought of Song Anguo, a piece he had in the Imperial City. This matter could be considered by mentioning it to Song Anguo.
As for whether Zhao Hongyuan would give Song Anguo face, and whether this matter could be successful, Chen Xiao was not sure, so he didn't say anything.
At this moment, Wu Yufei suddenly remembered what had happened on the plane earlier.
"Mr. Chen, you said before that this string of beads was bad for me. Is that true or false?"
Chen Xiao frowned, "Of course it's true. Otherwise, would I have nothing better to do, with a full stomach, to bother with it? I only reminded you back then because my mother likes you. It's a pity you didn't believe me."
"I'm truly sorry, Mr. Chen. It's all my fault for being blind before... Sigh, I'll throw it away right now!"
Saying that, Wu Yufei actually took off the string of beads and made a gesture as if to throw it away.
"Why throw it away?"
Chen Xiao quickly stopped her, "These beads are made of good material and are very valuable. It would be a pity to throw them away."
As he spoke, Chen Xiao took the string of beads, rubbed them casually, and then used his spiritual energy to erase the Yin energy from them.
"There, here you go. I've resolved the Yin energy on it, and it won't affect you anymore."
Wu Yufei took the beads, skeptical, but she certainly didn't dare to show her doubt. She quickly said, "Thank you, Mr. Chen."
Chen Xiao shook his head, "You don't need to thank me yet. Let me ask you, where did you get this string of beads?"
"My best friend gave it to me, that Qin Susu, the one who's popular now. Speaking of which, we haven't contacted each other for a long time. After all, our statuses are different. She's currently a hot commodity in the entertainment industry, while I've long become a faded flower. Even if I wanted to act now, no director would hire me."
Wu Yufei sighed with emotion, lamenting her fate.
Chen Xiao had indeed heard of Qin Susu's name. She was also a very experienced actress, but she had never achieved significant fame.
Two years ago, she became wildly popular after a movie grossing over 4 billion yuan, rising to the ranks of A-list actors.
Thinking of this, Chen Xiao smiled faintly, "If I told you that the person who was supposed to become popular was you, would you believe me?"
Wu Yufei was slightly stunned, her gaze distant, "Perhaps. If I hadn't married Zhao Hongyuan, maybe everything would be very different. It's just that there's no regret medicine in this world, and the dictionary of adults doesn't even have the word 'if'."
"You've misunderstood me."
Chen Xiao explained, "What I mean is, your luck was stolen by Qin Susu. She must have had a master guiding her, using this string of beads to steal your fortune."
"Because judging by your facial features, you have a round and full face with a broad forehead and jaw, which should indicate a superstar. Although Qin Susu's features are delicate, her facial structure is too compact, and her destiny is narrow. In ancient times, she would have only been fit to be a maid..."
What Chen Xiao said was esoteric, but after hearing it, Wu Yufei fell into deep thought.
She said blankly, "I remember now, I remember everything. Not long after she gave me these beads, I met Zhao Hongyuan. From then on, my fate began to turn for the worse!"
Wu Yufei sighed. It was too late to say anything now. Seven years had passed, and their destinies had long since diverged onto different paths.
Hearing Chen Xiao's words, Brother Hua became animated. With an excited expression, he exclaimed, "Wow, kid, you can even tell fortunes? Come on, tell Brother Hua's fortune, see how Brother Hua's destiny is!"
Chen Xiao smiled slightly, "Brother Hua's facial features show a short forehead and middle section, with a longer lower section. Your early life will be one of constant struggle and toil, but your later years will be much more stable, allowing you to live a happy old age. If you make a few correct choices, you might even attain immense wealth!"
"Holy hell!"
As soon as Chen Xiao finished speaking, Brother Hua cursed with a laugh, "Kid, I think you're just making fun of Brother Hua. I don't need you to tell me that my early life was full of toil. As for my later years, I don't even dare to think about it, let alone talk about immense wealth... We who are out here, we're either rich or poor overnight, and we always have to pay it back sooner or later!"
While Brother Hua was speaking, his phone suddenly rang. He answered it, and before he could say anything, he heard a barrage of curses from the other end, "Ah Hua, you scoundrel, where the hell have you gone? Get your ass back here immediately, you motherfucker!"