Chapter 169: Divination

In front of him stood an older, middle-aged man.

The man chuckled softly. “Can I sit next to you?”

“Yes, please have a seat.”

After the man sat down, he let out a long sigh. “By the way, you can call me Yan Chen.”

Since he had nothing else to do, Lu Yunze listened to the man’s self-introduction and asked, “Mr. Yan Chen, are you here with your wife?”

Yan Chen shook his head and gave a bitter smile. “I came by myself.”

“Oh?” Lu Yunze was somewhat surprised. “Then you truly are a child at heart, sir. It’s admirable.”

“It’s not that I’m playful,” Yan Chen said. “I work away from home all year round and rarely return. This time, I came back and discovered my child seems to have someone they like, so I followed them here to take a look.”

“I see.” Lu Yunze couldn’t help but feel a sense of respect. An old father worried about his child, even following them to an amusement park. “So, are they doing well now?”

“I didn’t go to disturb them,” Yan Chen said calmly. “Seeing them having fun is enough. Watching from a distance is plenty.”

Lu Yunze nodded but didn’t say much more.

Yan Chen’s gaze turned toward him, his tone becoming meaningful. “I can’t control young people falling in love. But some things really can’t be solved by feelings alone.”

“I don’t quite agree with that,” Lu Yunze responded immediately. “As long as two people have feelings for each other, any areas where they are incompatible can be smoothed out over time.”

Yan Chen frowned. “What do you know?”

‘What do I know?’

“Back then, my wife and I also ignored our disparity to be together. As a result, our lives were not happy. I spent the whole year away and didn’t even have the face to go back and see her.”

“If the disparity is too great and you still force yourselves to be together, the ending will only be more tragic.”

Disparity…

Lu Yunze couldn’t help but think of Jiang Sui. One was a young master from a wealthy family, the other was a maid working to pay off debts.

The disparity was indeed huge. But if he really had to take responsibility for her — he wouldn’t hesitate.

“Young man, I just hope you think about it more,” Yan Chen said. “Life is not a game.”

“It certainly isn’t.” Lu Yunze suddenly stood up, his expression serious. “But you overlooked one point — there is also a disparity in ability between people.”

“As long as I am strong enough, I can solve these problems.”

Yan Chen shook his head. “Young people are still too impulsive.”

“Perhaps,” Lu Yunze said calmly. “But the path I take is for me to decide.”

Having said his piece, he stopped arguing and turned to leave.

Yan Chen watched his back and whispered to himself, “In the blink of an eye… he’s already grown so much.”

***

On the other side.

Jiang Sui took a walk around the park while buying water and couldn’t help but sigh. ‘So expensive…’

The prices in the amusement park were practically a rip-off. If it weren’t for the sake of “conquering Lu Yunze,” she would never have spent this wasted money.

On her way back, she saw a strange stall in a corner. The location was remote, and there was no sign. There was only a table, a person, a crystal ball, and tarot cards.

‘Divination?’

She walked over, somewhat curious.

The fortune teller wearing a cloak smiled. “Little girl, would you like a reading?”

Jiang Sui looked at the items on the table and asked first, “Is it expensive?”

“Today’s first guest is free.”

‘Free?’ Jiang Sui grumbled in her heart but sat down anyway.

The fortune teller began a series of complex operations with both the crystal ball and the tarot cards. Finally, he spoke in a mysterious tone. “You will suffer a Bloodlight Calamity soon.”

“…I’m not buying medicine.”

“I’m not selling medicine!”

“I don’t want health supplements either.”

“You misunderstand me, miss.” The fortune teller gave a bitter smile. “There is only one way to resolve it.”

“What?”

He pulled out a business card. “Constellation Divination Club. You are welcome to join.”

Jiang Sui glanced at it and threw the card back onto the table. “Not interested. Goodbye.”

“Wait,” the fortune teller said suddenly. “You haven’t paid the compensation yet.”

“Huh?”

In the next moment — the crystal ball lit up.

Inside, there seemed to be a Starry Sky Ocean, so beautiful it was suffocating. Jiang Sui’s consciousness was instantly sucked in. At the same time, a faint green light pulsed from her chest.

“Finally took the bait,” the fortune teller whispered. He pulled out a photo. “Where is this woman?”

“I… I don’t know…”

The fortune teller froze. “Then can you lead me to find her?”

“I don’t know her… but…”

“But what?”

“I can let you see your missing parents.”

Before the words could even settle — Jiang Sui’s eyes suddenly turned cold.

The Waning Moon Scythe appeared in an instant and slashed directly at him!

The fortune teller hurriedly dodged, and the photo fell to the ground. “You can actually resist?”

He raised the crystal ball again. The light covered her once more, and Jiang Sui’s consciousness began to sink again. But that green light pulled her back to reality once more.

By the time she recovered, the fortune teller had already disappeared.

“Jiang Sui!”

Lu Yunze’s voice came from behind her. “Are you okay? Why are you dazing out?”

“I’m fine, Young Master.”

“That’s good. There are a lot of mosquitoes here, let’s go somewhere else.”

“Okay.”

Just as she took a step, she stepped on something. It was a photo. She quietly picked it up.

On the photo was an extremely glamorous woman. She wore a black formal dress and had a confident smile.

‘Who is this…’

She felt a vague sense of familiarity.

“Jiang Sui?”

“Coming!” She tucked the photo away and chased after him.

***

After the small interlude, the two continued their fun. When they saw the “Big Pendulum,” Jiang Sui couldn’t help but ask, “Young Master, do you really want to ride this?”

“Since we’re here, we should enjoy ourselves to the fullest.” Lu Yunze smiled. “It wouldn’t be worth it if you were left with regrets because you were worried about me.”

Yan Chen’s words were still echoing in his mind. But his choice was already clear. So what if there was a disparity? As long as he did his best, it was enough.

Jiang Sui didn’t answer but simply tore open the packaging of the popsicle in her hand.

‘You usually work so hard, now it’s my turn to take care of you…’

Lu Yunze was still talking away when Jiang Sui suddenly blocked his mouth with the popsicle.

“Is it good?”

“Mmph.” Lu Yunze nodded.

“This is a reward for the Young Master. It’s really touching that the Young Master cares about me so much.”

As Jiang Sui spoke, she gently moved the popsicle back and forth in his mouth.

“Since the Young Master said so, then we will play as wildly as we want today.”

“Mgh… okay.”

Jiang Sui pulled the popsicle out and then, right in front of Lu Yunze, she stuck out her tongue and took a slow, lingering lick.

It was clearly just a simple action, yet it carried an indescribable charm. Especially as she licked it, she brushed back the stray hairs near her cheek. Her fair neck and the side of her face, slightly dampened by sweat, all exuded a faint, alluring aura.

Lu Yunze couldn’t help but swallow hard.

“Young Master, do you want more?”