Chapter 002: The Seeker of Divination
At that moment, the middle-aged man who had been silent was about to come forward to stop me, but he was halted by the person who had been speaking: "Old Qiu, don't take action. This is the home of the divine seer; how can we act recklessly?"
The middle-aged man still refused to leave, addressing my grandfather: "Master of divination, although there are many fortune tellers under heaven, it is difficult to find one as skilled as you. If you ask me to find someone else, isn't that putting me in a difficult position?"
What should become of my destiny now
As for the matter concerning the middle-aged man tomorrow, my grandfather said I should handle it myself; if I can estimate it accurately, I should take some money, but if I cannot, I will have to bear the cost myself
The money spent on these supplements could nearly cover a month's living expenses for both my grandfather and me
This is the first time my grandfather has spoken to me so seriously since my parents passed away
Upon my inquiry, one of the middle-aged men scrutinized me for a few moments, then turned to my grandfather and said, "Master Shen, is this your grandson? I didn't expect he has grown up so much."
After my grandfather finished speaking, the middle-aged man did not continue but instead nodded respectfully and then smiled as he exited the funeral clothing store
As I spoke, I took down the two boxes of supplements hanging from the bicycle handlebar. Xiaohua pressed my hand and said, "Li Chuyi, let's break up."
After I knelt down, my grandfather handed me a few sticks of incense and asked me to offer them. Once I finished, my grandfather said, "On the first day of the month, I will take this opportunity to explain some matters in front of your parents."
I always feel that my grandfather took two-thirds of my dowry and ran away, in order to escape the burden of marrying me off. In other words, I drove my grandfather away
Suddenly, I felt a pang of conscience.
I originally intended to call Xiaohua again, but when the call connected, it was Xiaohua's mother who answered. Before I could say anything, I heard her shouting from the other end: "Alright, my Xiaohua has already made everything clear to you. Hurry up and leave. You don't even take a moment to reflect on your own character. You have no money, no degree, and no job. Why should my Xiaohua marry you? Just get lost."
As I speak, I am about to take action and push forward
As soon as grandfather finished speaking, I began to cry
The middle-aged man turned to look at me and my grandfather and said, "Divine Seer, we shall take our leave now, but I will return again until you agree to help me with divination. This matter can only be resolved with your assistance."
Before he finished speaking, my grandfather sat up from the rocking chair and said, "Alright, I do not wish to hear about your matters. If you want to talk, come back tomorrow. For today, let's leave it at this, you may go now."
I nodded and asked, "Grandfather, what is the matter? Why is it so formal?"
Additionally, if he is thirty-nine years old, it falls under the year of Water and Fire, indicating a period of low fortune; if not handled properly, it may lead to disaster. If he is forty, it corresponds to the year of Fire and Earth, where Fire generates Earth, and Earth signifies the initial manifestation of human affairs, marking a year when matters concerning him are expected to yield results
Oh, who are these people that they actually know my grandfather's old nickname
With a loud crash, Xiaohua opened her mouth but did not speak, closed the door of the apartment building upon entering, leaving me standing alone in front of the fallen large 28 bicycle.
Grandfather has passed away, Xiaohua has broken up with me, and now I am left all alone and desolate in this county town
What! I thought Xiaohua was joking
I wanted to say something more, but my grandfather said: "Rest assured, I will leave everything at home to you. I will only take two-thirds of our savings, leaving one-third for you to maintain your life and studies. Of course, the future rent and the income from the flower shop will all belong to you. You can also use the skills I taught you to earn money. However, there is one thing you must remember: never attempt to find me, or else disaster will befall you, just like it did to your parents back then"
My grandfather did not waste words; after explaining these matters, he simply tidied up a few things and then left. He did not tell me too much and did not let me see him off.
As soon as they left, I asked my grandfather who those people were
He asked me, "Did you see anything?"
The middle-aged man said this, and I paid a little attention to his facial features; his eyebrows were asymmetrical, with a noticeable difference.
I returned the supplements directly to our store. When I entered, there were two middle-aged men standing in the store, while my grandfather sat in a rocking chair watching television, not greeting the customers.
I was taken aback for a moment and said, "Just a little."
After returning home, my grandfather directly instructed me to kneel before my parents' memorial tablets, and I complied as usual, though I had a foreboding sense that something was about to happen
Go to hell
It is not easy for Xiaohua to provide me with this opportunity to meet her parents, so I naturally prepared meticulously.
Just after I finished crying, my grandfather scolded me: "You coward, who said I was going to die? I said I was going to leave this county, I cannot stay with you any longer, it would not be good for you. If I continue to stay with you, it will eventually harm you. I won't say much more, but remember this: grandfather leaving you is for your own good."
The middle-aged man known as Old Qiu then stepped aside
My grandfather sighed and said, "There are too many things I cannot elaborate on. I can only say that some aspects of your fate are beyond my control, just as they cannot be suppressed by books. What is meant to come will eventually arrive. However, I can no longer assist you with these matters, for I must take my leave."
After breaking up with Xiaohua, I am not particularly unhappy; I just feel a bit heartbroken, heartbroken over the money I once spent.
He appears to be around 40 years old. At this stage, one's annual fortune is generally observed above the eyes, between the eyebrows, and slightly near the inner corners of the eyes, specifically at the Shaoyin and Shaoyang points. Both of these areas on him appear somewhat dark, indicating that his fortune over the past two years has not been very good, and it can even be said to be somewhat poor
It was almost noon, so I rode the large 28 bicycle from home, taking the things I had bought, and headed to Xiaohua's house
Before my grandfather could speak, I stepped forward and said to the middle-aged man: "Alright, we only sell wreaths and funeral garments here. If you are not buying, please leave quickly. If you want to have your fortune told, turn right when you exit, by the willow trees along the Minxin River, there are many fortune tellers with stalls there."
My grandfather then glanced at the middle-aged man and said: "I have already stated that I have stopped divination and will no longer assist anyone with fortune-telling or divination. You should seek help from someone else."
I cursed loudly and hung up the phone, then picked up my large 28 bicycle and walked away with the two boxes of "valuable" supplements
I took out my Nokia "brick" from my pocket and said: "I was riding my bike just now and didn't hear it. What's going on? I received over ten calls. I just arrived, it's only 11:30, that's not late at all."
I first got a haircut, then went home to change into a T-shirt and three-quarter pants from a certain sports brand, and then wandered around the mall in the county town for a while, buying some supplements for Xiaohua's parents
Moreover, there are no other signs in his facial features, only the palace of siblings shows discord, which indicates that his misfortune is likely caused by his siblings and books. Therefore, his inquiry about my grandfather this time is mostly related to this matter
So after I entered, I greeted them with a smile and asked who had gone home, offering my condolences. Without waiting for their response, I inquired what they needed.
My grandfather is about to pass away, and I am already very sad. Now he wants to take two-thirds of my wife's dowry, which makes me even sadder
The double eyebrows represent the palace of brothers; it is said in physiognomy that individuals with this facial feature will have half-brothers or half-sisters.
Hearing my grandfather say this, I was astonished and exclaimed, "Grandfather, are you saying you are going to die? Have you calculated this for yourself? You cannot die; you are my only relative in this world."
When I rode my large 28 bicycle to Xiaohua's place, I saw that she was already standing there waiting for me. I stopped the bike and before I could say anything cheerful, Xiaohua said: "Why did you come again on this broken bike?"
My grandfather did not answer my question; instead, he asked me to close the shop door. Out of curiosity, I asked, "Are we not doing business anymore?"
I still have the receipt for this supplement, which states that it can be returned within three days. I need to go back and return it, as this money is enough for me to sell several wreaths.
I turned my head to look at my grandfather; he was still watching television, seemingly unconcerned about what was happening on my side. After a moment of thought, I recounted everything I had just observed to the middle-aged man. Upon hearing me finish, he was momentarily taken aback and then said: "Incredible, incredible, a remarkable insight. Your grandson is quite capable; everything he said is correct. I indeed had some conflicts with my half-brother, and moreover..."
At the same time, his pair of eyebrows is relatively thick and short, indicating a sign of discord among brothers according to physiognomy
As for the quality of the outcome, it is currently difficult to determine, as there are no other anomalies in his appearance. Unless there are unexpected circumstances with the books, it is likely to be a result that is both good and bad. Of course, if a more detailed analysis is required, one would need to examine his palm lines or directly cast a divination for him.
My grandfather remained silent, continuing to lie in the rocking chair watching television. The middle-aged man who was speaking was not angry and addressed my grandfather, saying: "I am here this time not for anything else, but to seek a divination from you, no matter the cost."
Before I could say anything, Xiaohua said, "I called you, why didn't you answer?"
My grandfather said: "It's not that I don't want to do it, it's just that there is no business today. Come back to the house with me, I have something to discuss with you."
Clang!
Xiaohua continued, "Let's break up. We agreed to meet at 11:30, but you only arrived at my building at that time. You didn't even cherish this last opportunity. To be honest, my mom invited you over today just to have a meal and discuss our breakup. I was worried you would feel embarrassed at the dinner table, which is why I stopped you downstairs. Let's end it here. Take your things, and let's not see each other again in the future."
I had no choice but to close the shop door as instructed by my grandfather, and then followed him back into the house
I naturally want to buy a new self-renewing vehicle, but my grandfather firmly disagrees. He says I should either ride the old one or not ride at all
I glanced at that middle-aged man a few more times, and he curiously asked me, "Young brother, can you read facial features?"
This large 28-inch Phoenix bicycle was left by my father, and my grandfather has always been reluctant to throw it away. He has even bought new parts to repair it several times, so it can still be ridden with some effort
As she spoke, Xiao Hua gave me a push, and I stepped back, causing my large 28 bicycle to fall over. It was because my bike was too worn out and slow to react.