Chapter 855 : The Old Taoist Priest
Chapter 855: The Old Taoist Priest
Su Ruochu took the paper and pen, carefully writing down her birth date and time.
The old Taoist priest reached out to take it, squinting as he glanced at it, then pretended to make a finger seal and began to mumble calculations.
"According to your birth chart, young lady, your life has been smooth sailing, without experiencing any major upheavals. From birth, you've been loved by your parents and successful in your studies. You're the center of attention among people, growing up amidst praise from elders and peers."
"Before age 20, you'll achieve academic success, getting into a satisfactory university. Your life will be smooth and joyful. You're someone who's accustomed to tranquility and not very willing to make changes."
Su Ruochu's heart stirred slightly, feeling that what he said was quite accurate.
At least, her usual personality was just like that. After getting used to everything going according to plan, she wasn't very willing to make any changes.
"What else?"
"And then... Oh?"
The old man's expression froze slightly, looking at Su Ruochu with some surprise.
Su Ruochu immediately became a bit nervous.
"What's wrong?"
"Young lady, your fate... In your 20s, you'll encounter an especially big mishap, which may even endanger your life."
Su Ruochu's heart stirred. "What kind of mishap?"
The old Taoist priest squinted and mumbled: "According to your birth chart, you belong to the typical Five Elements Wood type, specifically the mulberry wood type. Such people are kind-hearted, cautious, composed, and have good relationships. They have a gentle personality, love peace, and are compassionate in life..."
"But Metal overcomes Wood. In these couple of years in your 20s, you need to be especially careful of anything related to Metal. Particularly when going out, it's best to be more cautious, especially watch out for cars on the road..."
The old Taoist priest mumbled: "This mishap will have a big impact on you. If not handled well, it could truly threaten your life, patron."
"You must be careful, don't take it lightly. Remember, remember!"
Saying this, the old Taoist priest continued analyzing.
"However, although the Five Elements overcome each other, not all fate patterns are unsolvable."
"As the saying goes, Metal overcomes Wood, Fire overcomes Metal. If the young lady could meet someone of the opposite sex with a Fire fate, they might be able to help you break through this mishap."
Su Ruochu's heart trembled, immediately thinking of the time Chen Fan saved her from the car accident.
Could this be what the old Taoist priest was talking about?
The old Taoist priest continued asking: "Young lady, are you married?"
Su Ruochu shook her head.
"Then do you have a boyfriend?"
"I'm engaged."
"May I know your fiance's birth chart?"
Su Ruochu hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help asking.
"Master, I wanted to inquire about my marriage prospects when getting my birth chart read. But everything you've told me is about life and death..."
The old Taoist priest slowly said: "Patron, your fate pattern is truly strange. It clearly shows great wealth and status, yet it's as fleeting as a shooting star in the sky. You have blessings but no chance to enjoy them."
"However, if you can overcome this calamity, you'll see light at the end of the tunnel. Your life will be smooth sailing, your marriage happy and satisfying, and you'll achieve great wealth and status..."
As he was speaking, Chen Fan walked over with a string of beads he had picked out.
"What are you talking about? Did you find someone to tell your fortune?"
Chen Fan smiled and handed over the bracelet.
"How is it? Pretty, right?"
Su Ruochu smiled and nodded: "It's beautiful."
Chen Fan took Su Ruochu's wrist: "Let me put it on for you."
The old Taoist priest suddenly interjected at this moment.
"It's fake."
Chen Fan immediately looked over.
"Old man, want to get beaten up? I'll flip your stall over."
The old Taoist priest stared at Chen Fan's face for a few seconds, then explained to Su Ruochu.
"This patron is a typical Five Elements Fire type."
"Fire types are passionate, cheerful, lively, and good at socializing, but often lack patience in certain things. They hate evil as much as a deadly foe, and when they act, it's with thunderous methods."
The old Taoist priest stared at Chen Fan and exclaimed: "I can tell just by looking at his face that this young man's fate is very strong. If you're often with him, he can definitely help ward off calamities for you."
The old Taoist priest looked curiously at Su Ruochu.
"What's your relationship?"
Before Su Ruochu could speak, Chen Fan put his arm around her slender waist.
"Can't you tell?"
The old Taoist priest chuckled, then reminded them:
"Young lady, let me give you one more piece of advice."
"From the Five Elements theory, Fire and Wood are compatible and mutually generative."
"Because Wood generates Fire, Wood can stimulate Fire's vitality and passion. But remember, there should be less suspicion between you two. Coexist peacefully, understand each other, and you can be like fish in water."
"Otherwise, Fire can also burn Wood. If you two can't support each other in the future, being with him will make you very miserable."
Su Ruochu was already stunned.
Because she felt this seemingly unreliable old Taoist priest's predictions were very accurate.
Even more accurate than the monk in the temple earlier.
Because he precisely described what had happened to her.
And the final advice was exactly in line with what the master in the temple had said.
Weren't they both advising her to have less suspicion and more understanding in marriage to be able to live harmoniously with Chen Fan?
But Chen Fan was not very satisfied with the old man's last words.
"What nonsense are you spouting? Want to get beaten up?"
Su Ruochu quickly held Chen Fan back.
The old Taoist priest wasn't afraid at all and calmly said: "When I tell fortunes for people, I always say what I see, unlike those charlatans who only say pretty words to cheat people's money."
"I think you're the fraud."
The old man got angry: "If you don't believe me, tell me your birth date and time. I'll calculate it for you. See if it's accurate or not?"
"Why should I tell you my birth date and time?" Chen Fan seemed unwilling to fall for it.
Su Ruochu gently tugged at Chen Fan's clothes.
"Since we're already here, just let him calculate. If it's not accurate, you don't have to believe it."
She then took out 10 yuan and handed it over.
"Thank you, Taoist master."
The old Taoist priest pocketed the money and looked up at Chen Fan.
"Tell me your birth date and time."
Chen Fan smiled.
"Alright. I want to see how accurate your calculations are."
He then recited his birth date and time.
The old Taoist priest didn't waste words and began calculating with squinted eyes.
"Hmm. I see I'm not wrong. Your fate is indeed very strong. If you do business, you'll definitely achieve great things in this life, attaining great wealth and status."
"However..."
"However what?"
"However, your fate isn't very good. You're fated to be a star of misfortune... what we commonly call a broom star."
"In this life, although your career will be smooth sailing, the closest people around you will gradually leave you."
"You're destined to be lonely for life!"
Hearing this, Su Ruochu's expression changed slightly.
She looked at Chen Fan nervously, afraid he would get angry.
However, Chen Fan's expression only froze for a moment before returning to normal.
He scoffed disdainfully: "Nonsense."
But the old Taoist priest was very confident, his fingers moving slightly, still calculating.
"Believe it or not, it's up to you. But your birth chart shows..."
"Hmm?"