Chapter 3: Feng Shui

Liu Qiang nodded in acknowledgment

Zhou Hao surveyed his surroundings and found that there was a somewhat eerie feeling here. He was unsure whether it was due to unstable voltage or something else, as several fluorescent tubes on the ceiling flickered incessantly. The employees appeared listless, yawning continuously. Surely, these could not all be salespeople who could only earn a base salary without any commission.

The first part of "Xiang Jue" mainly discusses two categories: one is the study of land, and the other is the study of people. The study of land is divided into two types: Yin houses and Yang houses, while the study of people is divided into palmistry and physiognomy

Awkward

Just as Zhou Hao was about to set off, his stomach suddenly let out an ungracious rumble

My master has gone out on business; if you have anything to discuss with me, it is the same.

Liu Qiang fell silent, letting out a soft hum from his nose and refraining from further speech

"Mr. Liu, do not be deceived by Mr. Zhou's youth; he is indeed a person of great wisdom and knowledge. Now, let us begin."

Zhou Hao was quite impolite, filling his small bowl with shrimp from the platter and placing the dish on the turntable without even saying thank you

What is it again? Why do you have so many matters to attend to? If you have something to say, just say it quickly

Mr. Yu, how come you are here? Who is this?

"What are you doing here as well?" asked Yu Qiuyah.

Usually, Yu Qiuyah dines with the employees during work meals at the company, but today it is a rare opportunity to host this capable gentleman, so she decided to treat him well at a hotel

Most of the employees are aware that the young man in front of them is here to assess the feng shui of the company. Remembering the strange dark shadows they have been seeing lately, they can't help but hope that Zhou Hao can resolve the issue. However, upon taking another look at his age... never mind.

Yu Qiuyah led Zhou Hao in, and Liu Qiang followed. It was only a little past 3 o'clock, and the employees were quite curious about the purpose of this young man brought by General Yu.

Alright

Inside Haolin Decoration Company

Yu Qiuyas couldn't help but frown and asked, "When will that real person be back?"

That being said, Zhou Hao truly does not know how to resolve the issue; resentment and negative energy are intangible and elusive, leaving him at a loss as to where to find answers. The key point is that the surrounding layout does not have any significant problems.

According to the "Xiang Jue": The pointer turns and does not stop. There is malevolent energy intervening, and the atmosphere of resentment lingers incessantly, subsequently giving rise to negative energy. Those who dwell in this place are bound to suffer harm

Really? That's great. You must have had quite a bit to drink just now, right? Let's eat some more together

You truly have a keen eye, everything you said is correct. May we go outside to take a look now

"Uh, I didn't have lunch before coming here, so I lost my composure," said Zhou Hao, scratching his head.

"Excuse me, where is the restroom? I think I might have eaten too much," Zhou Hao asked Yu Qiuyah awkwardly while rubbing his stomach

Then let's go to your company and take a look. After Zhou Hao finished speaking, he took a few items, such as a compass and vermilion, which he had never used before, but now he is quite knowledgeable about them

In response to Liu Qiang's doubts, Zhou Hao remained silent, simply eating and eating; the time spent dawdling would have been better spent enjoying a few more dishes.

I must not hide from you, sir, that there have indeed been strange occurrences in my company recently, causing all the employees to be anxious and restless, which is why I came here

You can go find the old cow and buy some cow tears from him to see where the negative energy is coming from

Yu Qiuyah looked at Zhou Hao with great interest, waiting for him to continue speaking

Suzhou Haolin Decoration Co., Ltd

The design of Hantang is primarily characterized by a golden yellow color scheme, complemented by decorations from around the world: French bronze, Italian musical fountains, along with the magnificent corridors, all of which showcase a royal grandeur from the inside out

That eerie feeling returned once again. Zhou Hao took out the compass and focused his gaze. He saw the needle in the center of the compass spinning wildly—this is not good

Let's take a look at your office first

A man with a slicked-back hairstyle, dressed in a black suit and black leather shoes, inquired, appearing to be around thirty years old

Good

Just turn right here

Listening to Zhou Hao's continuous speech, Yu Qiuyah had already been completely stunned at this moment. This wealth-generating bureau was something she had painstakingly sought from a feng shui master in Hong Kong, spending a considerable amount of money.

Seeing Zhou Hao's expression turn serious, Yu Qiuyah stepped forward and asked, "Sir, is something wrong?"

Zhou Hao turned to Liu Qiang and asked, "Did I say it was the malevolent shadow of the deceased?"

Who is Lao Niu

Alright

Yu Qiuyali did not pay any attention, slowly moving the shrimp in front of Zhou Hao and saying: "Sir, please try this, the shrimp from this place is very fresh"

Inside the private room

Although he said this, Zhou Hao thought to himself that this woman must have gotten into some trouble. Rather than letting his master profit from this, it would be better for him to make a profit himself. Isn't this the perfect opportunity to master all the essence of "Xiang Jue"?

Zhou Hao, disregarding the gazes around him, went to the restroom and took out his mobile phone

Hantang International Hotel, located in Suzhou, is a quasi five-star hotel. While there are indeed true five-star hotels, if you drive there, you might as well prepare to have dinner.

Upon entering Yu Qiuyas office, which is approximately fifty square meters in size, there is a redwood desk situated in the west. On the wall hangs a calligraphy piece that reads "The sea embraces a hundred rivers." To the south, there is a sofa and coffee table for receiving guests, while to the north stands a massive bookshelf filled with books. Surrounding the space are various flowers and plants.

One of the Ten Yama Kings of the Underworld - Niu Tou

Originally, Zhou Hao wanted to refuse, but upon reflection, how could he pass up a free lunch and not seem foolish?

Yu Qiuyah thought for a moment and found it quite reasonable, then looked at Zhou Hao, preparing to see what he would say

Zhou Hao knew that Yu Qiuyah still had the intention to test him, so he gestured and began to speak: "This is the position of Jiuzi Youbi, which belongs to the wealth position. Placing such a large money tree here is appropriate, as the wealth position needs to be weighted down with heavy objects. Additionally, since the money tree is a broad-leaved plant, if placed properly, it can indeed attract wealth"

It is not certain; it could take a few hours at best, or several months at worst. My master, being a person of free spirit, often acts according to his whims, and it is quite common for him to embark on a journey on a whim.

Before entering the company, Zhou Hao briefly surveyed the surrounding terrain. This is a twenty-something story office building, overall in good condition, with an open area in front that gathers vitality from all directions. The exterior of the building is painted in a luxurious gold color, exuding a sense of wealth. There are no electric towers or utility poles nearby that would disrupt the energy flow, so while it may not be a prime feng shui location, it is still suitable for conducting business

Zhou Hao felt a surge of secret delight and said with a mysterious smile, "I can tell."

"Mr. Liu, this is Mr. Zhou." Subsequently, Yu Qiuyah also said to Zhou Hao: "Sir, this is our company's General Manager, Liu Qiang."

Liu Qiang said in a volume so low that only he could hear, "A lazy donkey makes a lot of mess on the mill." The surrounding employees looked at Zhou Hao with a hint of disdain in their eyes

Well, never mind, thank you. With that, she was about to leave

Later, Liu Qiang brought it up twice more, but Yu Qiuyah still ignored him. The two of them did not enjoy the meal at all, barely eating a few bites. However, Zhou Hao was extremely pleased.

Zhou Hao put away the compass and said, "Your company has a malevolent aura, very fierce"

Zhou Hao does not like Liu Qiang, not because he constantly belittles himself, but because this person has drooping eyes, a long philtrum, a faint dark aura in the tear hall, and a chaotic pattern of lines around the mouth. What is particularly detestable is that he has a pair of mournful eyebrows, a typical sign of questionable character and lechery. Zhou Hao also noticed that his gaze towards Yu Qiuyah was not so innocent.

At this moment, the hot dishes also began to be served

Seventh Master, help!

"What? Mr. Zhou came to our company to check the feng shui? What kind of talk is this?" Liu Qiang felt somewhat dissatisfied upon learning this

Yu Qiuyas smiled faintly and replied, "What do you mean by that, sir?"

Although it was said that my previous experiences were accurately described, who would go to a funeral wreath and burial clothing shop without any reason? Who would be so idle as to buy a set of burial clothes to wear? It was only upon arriving at the company that I realized this, but since the person has already been invited, I cannot just let them leave like that

This woman is named Yu Qiuyah, and at the age of twenty-six, she has already become the chairwoman of a decoration company just a few years after graduating from school. Recently, strange occurrences have been frequent in her company, and rumors of hauntings have begun to circulate. She had no choice but to come here, having heard of a renowned sage in Nanshe Town, but unexpectedly, the sage is not at home today

The wall is adorned with wallpaper featuring golden patterns, a large round table that can accommodate eighteen people, and a massive crystal chandelier illuminating the various flowers on the table beautifully

Zhou Hao has never been to such a good hotel, and he secretly decided to indulge in a hearty meal later

"Oh, hello," said Zhou Hao

Yu Qiuyah glanced at her watch; it was already 1:30. She gently tapped her forehead and said, "I sincerely apologize for being so reckless to come during meal time. Let's go have a meal first; I have made a reservation."

"Alright, please contact me when that person returns, thank you." Yu Qiuyah took out a business card from her LV monogram small bag and handed it over.

The young man before her effortlessly unveiled the mystery, which truly astonished Yu Qiuyah. Her previous doubts about Zhou Hao instantly dissipated.

Upon hearing this, Yu Qiuyah immediately became anxious and murmured, "How could that be..."

Yu Qiuyas company is located on the sixteenth floor, covering an area of 800 square meters. The company is neither too large nor too small.

Liu Qiang smiled and replied: "I just spoke with Manager Tang from Langqiao Shuian about their Phase II contract. Manager Tang indicated that they would give special consideration to our Haolin."

This is the position of the Seven Red Breaking Army, which belongs to the Sha position. Placing a pot of aloe vera, which is the main remedy for Sha, can counteract the Sha energy. The desk should not face the door, and there should be no windows behind. The door opens to the east, with auspicious energy coming from the east. There are also two pots of jujube trees at the entrance, as it is said that planting jujubes beside the door brings good fortune. Am I right or not?

Yu Qiuyas pondered for a moment, thinking that the age of the young man before her was probably not much greater than her own, so how much experience could he possibly have

Liu Qiang picked up a clear water river shrimp and placed it in a bowl, then said: "Mr. Yu, do you want to reconsider? I also know a famous feng shui master in Suzhou."

Miss Yu's complexion is sallow, and there are dark lines wandering between her brows. If I am not mistaken, she must have encountered something strange

Yu Qiuyas frowned slightly, thinking how lacking in perception they were. Did they not see that I was speaking to someone in such a polite manner

Good

Thus, Zhou Hao recounted today's events to him, explaining that it was Bai Wuchang who had instructed him to purchase "Xiang Jue" to make a profit. Now that the items in "Xiang Jue" were insufficient, he had no choice but to seek out Bai Wuchang

Zhou Hao walked around and asked, "Someone must have come to see this place, right?"

Yu Qiuyas was taken aback and, in shock, asked: "How did you know, sir?"

Zhou Hao took it with both hands, looked at it, and said: "Miss Yu, perhaps I can help you."

"Our company building is newly constructed, and no one has died here; there have been no incidents of bloodshed. Where could the evil spirits come from? This is utter nonsense," Liu Qiang said irritably.