Chapter 8: You Must Be More Resolute

Breaking the Feng Shui arrangement of the Gujing Temple for the Chen family is not something that can be accomplished by just any Feng Shui master; they would need to plot for at least a year and a half to have a chance. Xiang Que pointed outside the study and said: "The arrangement that the Gujing Temple made for your Chen family's ancestors is called the Dragon's Lair Gathering Wealth arrangement. The road leading from the foot of the mountain to the main residence, along with the trees on both sides and all the arrangements within the residence, are all part of this arrangement. To break this arrangement, one must first disrupt the Feng Shui layout within the residence, and then at least three Feng Shui masters must be involved to create a new layout to divert the fortune of your Chen family's residence. I walked around the courtyard earlier, and I found that two of the Feng Shui focal points have been tampered with."

Is that so? If I pull out my claws, do you dare to chop them off?

This is the divination method of the Ancient Well Observatory, where the copper coin divination compass points the way

"Sir, have you also had this tea?" Chen Sanjin was taken aback, not expecting Xiang Que to have already taken a sip.

Chen Sanjin asked in astonishment: "Sir, can you identify who is acting behind the scenes?"

Holding the teacup, Que Duan took a leisurely sip and, smacking his lips in surprise, asked: "The Da Hong Pao from the mother tree of Wuyi Mountain? Boss Chen, you have quite the stock."

As the patriarch of the Chen family, he is at least aware of one thing: the development of the Chen family over the years has been remarkably smooth. Whether in business or in building connections, everything has gone smoothly with very few mistakes. Notably, the Chen family has successfully navigated through the two domestic upheavals, and each time they have accurately aligned themselves with the right factions at the upper echelons, securing high-level political resources. Outsiders believe that the decision-makers of the Chen family are wise and possess the talent to guide the nation, but only the patriarch understands that half of this success is attributable to the favorable feng shui of the ancient well.

"Sir, help me pull the person out; I will take care of the matter with a swift hand and decisive action"

The two damaged focal points are located, one in the pond in the backyard and the other in the rockery in the front yard. Please investigate if anyone has deliberately approached these two locations recently; that person is likely the culprit.

Just be attentive, as matters of feng shui are not easily concealed once they have been established on a grand scale

Come, while the tea is still warm, let's discuss some serious matters!" Xiang asked with a serious expression: "Old Chen, do you have any idea in mind?

Southwest ... ... '' Chen Sanjin's gaze was fixed on the window, and he said with certainty: `` That is the capital city. ''

Ah, what a coincidence," Xiang Que said in a daze, "If you were to change to another type of tea, I really wouldn't be able to tell the difference. The Gujingguan only has this Da Hong Pao, which that old fellow treasures and hides away. A few years ago, I secretly drank quite a bit of it, to the point where my palate lost its sensitivity. Do you think I wouldn't be able to discern it? However, after I drank all that, it went out of stock, and I haven't tasted it in three to five years.

Chen Sanjin disregarded Xiang Que's warning and directly asked: "To shake the foundation of the Chen family is not something that can be accomplished overnight. As you mentioned, it must require tremendous effort to achieve this. I would like to know what kind of price the person behind this would have to pay to topple the Chen family"

Your words make me quite proud, one must be more assertive," Xiang Que said arrogantly, "If we don't teach him a lesson, he won't know how the ancient well relates to his father

I can have a general idea of the scope, but when it comes to being limited to a specific person or a certain force, I cannot be certain. Chen Sanjin's eyes flashed with a cold light as he said ominously: "There are only a few who can extend their claws this far"

Identify the mole, as sabotaging two key positions cannot be accomplished in just a day or two; it must be someone who frequently has access to the Chen family courtyard. The accumulation of luck takes time and effort, so if it dissipates, it will not simply vanish without a trace. First, locate the mole, then send people to guard the southwestern direction. When I break the opponent's formation, it will surely trigger anomalies, allowing your people to pay attention to where there is activity, indicating where the opponent's geomancer is laying out their plans. Following the clues will lead to the discovery.

This matter is not difficult to investigate. The Chen family residence is equipped with dozens of security cameras that cover the entire estate. That night, Chen Sanjin ordered his trusted subordinates to review the footage from the cameras overnight, while also issuing a command for all those who usually had the opportunity to come and go freely from the Chen family mansion to return immediately. Anyone who fails to return will no longer be allowed to enter the Chen family estate in the future.

Moreover, the control of the Baoxin Group, this commercial empire, has always been firmly held in the hands of the Chen family patriarch. Even the senior management of the group cannot make decisions regarding Baoxin; only Chen Sanjin has the authority to lead Baoxin, and it is entirely impossible for outsiders to intervene.

So, the feng shui arrangement of the Chen family has been disrupted by someone?" Chen Sanjin said with a grim expression, "Breaking the formation in my Chen family's courtyard, haha, this is interesting

Chen Sanjin furrowed his brows and pondered for a long time, constantly recalling the situation of the Baoxin Group over the past few months, as well as the movements of the domestic high-level officials. A business empire as vast as Baoxin cannot stand alone; there are bound to be similar entities. As everyone grows larger, the possibility of rivalry inevitably arises, and it is quite normal to have adversaries. In such a large country as China, anyone who reaches a certain scale can be considered a red-top businessman. Chen Sanjin is a red-top, and those outside, like Chen Ergou and Liu Si, are also red-tops. There are several competitors of comparable strength, and those who dare to contemplate the Baoxin Group certainly exist.

Chen Sanjin brought Xiang Que to the study on the upper floor, instructing everyone else to stay far away and not to approach this place. He personally took some tea leaves from the cabinet and brewed a cup of tea for Xiang Que

Chen Sanjin had a dark line on his forehead, and his mouth twitched uncontrollably. It was hard to tell whether this person was just being nonsensical or if there was some truth to what he was saying; it sounded as if he was just passing gas.

Da Hong Pao is relatively common in the market, but the top-grade varieties are rarely seen. This tea is not available for sale; only a few pounds are produced each year, all of which are exclusively supplied to the higher authorities.

Chen Sanjin is also aware of another matter: in the domestic business world, there are quite a few big shots who act as white gloves, specifically gathering wealth for certain individuals. These people are equally dangerous

He placed the backpack on the table, took out a compass from inside, and after shaking the three copper coins given to him by the old priest in his hand a couple of times, casually tossed them onto the table. The coins bounced a few times on the table, and the needle of the compass pointed to the southwest.

Although Chen Sanjin was not very familiar with how Gujing Temple arranged the feng shui for the Chen family back in the day, he was well aware that the arrangement of Gujing Temple was certainly not easy to break, and the cost would undoubtedly be very high

Those who wish to bring the Baoxin system under their control must have calculated an enormous strategy

Find a place where there is no one around, and I will have a good talk with you about this matter

To accumulate wealth and connections to the extent of the Chen family is not something that can be achieved overnight. Setting aside financial resources, it is impossible for such a vast business empire as the Chen family to lack political resources, and these resources are indeed very powerful. Given this, it is evident how much effort and dedication has been invested behind the scenes by those who seek to undermine them.