Chapter - 43 Fortune and Destiny

Zhan Yu stopped to browse every so often as they walked, they finally halted when they saw a shop that looked quite historical and antique. He couldn't stop himself from looking around. Out of all these buildings in this area, this was the most distinctive of them all.

Zhan Yu looked at the name and subconsciously read it out, "See Into Fate and Destiny." After reading it out, he was just about to mention how mysterious the name was when he suddenly remembered what the man at the beach said to him. With a grin, he looked at Lu Bai and opened his mouth, "I didn't think such a place was here."

When Lu Bai saw the name, he didn't feel too good about it. Just as he was about to tell Zhan Yu that these were all scams, he saw a humpbacked old man walk out from inside.

That muscles on the old man's face were sagging, but those eyes of his, which held a glint of amber, was still particularly sharp.

Zhan Yu looked at him, and before he could say anything, he heard the man ask them, "Sir, Mr, why don't you come inside for some fortune-telling?"

"Why don't the two of you come inside for some fortune-telling?" As the elderly man stared at the both of them, his amber-colored eyes attracted many people's attention.

Zhan Yu slightly widened his eyes at old man's words, he didn't understand what was happening. 'Didn't people say that this remarkable and powerful elderly man rarely tells fortune for people?'

Zhan Yu had never held superstitious beliefs towards these unreliable matters, but he was still very curious. Therefore, when his gaze landed on Lu Bai, he wanted to inquire with him. However, his gaze was darkening. It was rare for him to reply in a polite and respectful tone. "Many thanks, but we don't need it."

Lh Bai took a step forward and held Zhan Yu's hand, he was about to leave. That was when he heard the elderly man say in a firm voice, "Soulless body."

"Hm?" These random words made Zhan Yu pause his footsteps, he pulled Lu Bai to a stop, and turned around to look at the elderly man

The elderly man's amber eyes were bright and shocking. Zhan Yu even noticed that he didn't need to observe closely in order to see the wrinkles within the beautiful pupils of his eyes.

"Uh…" Before Zhan Yu could finish his words, He watched on as the elderly man glanced at Lu Bai, directing his words at him, "As time flies, one will know where they belong to in the future. You guys are not fated and you guys will hurt each other and yourselves."

Lu Bai, who heard this, suddenly looked gloomy.

Zhan Yu remained stunned in his original spot, he couldn't say anything even after a while.

After the elderly man stared at their tightly linked hands, he shook his head and softly chuckled. When he was done, he turned around and staggered off.

As Zhan Yu stared at his fading figure, his heart suddenly felt heavy. He looked towards Lu Bai and pretended to act casual. "Do you think he's saying the truth?"

It was evident that Lu Bai didn't want to stay here anymore. He held her hands and kept on walking forward, he replied to Zhan Yu in a cold voice, "I don't believe in non-existent matters like this."

Zhan Yu chuckled and responded, "Yeah, I don't believe in it either."

The two of them returned back in their hotel, as they weren't in the mood to stroll around anymore, they simply planned to go back the next day.

What the two didn't know was that when the elderly man returned to his room, a young and tall man sat by the censer. And yet, the elderly man didn't even glance at the latter and just merely said, "You can go back now."

The young man laughed and played with his phone, however, he asked the old man with a sincere tone, "Didn't Mister want me to tell them their fortune a few days ago? Why is it that when they just passed by, you were so eager to walk out?"

"This elderly man is becoming older now and usually does whatever he wants, please head back."

"Sorry to bother you, Mister." The young man stood up and politely bowed, he shortly left the room afterwards.

After he got in the car, he made a call. When the other line picked up, he softly laughed and then said, "Chu Hua, do you have good intentions for worrying about the newlywed couple? Or bad intentions?"

"Kaivion, stop speaking like that. Whether it's out of good or bad intentions, I'm just purely worried."

To her response, Kaivion didn't really care that much. He replied, "The both of them seem to be quite lovey-dovey. The one boy has a nice figure and the other guy is quite handsome. If you're not interested in Mo Bei because of him, I can kind of understand. After all, he's so much more handsome than Mo Bei."

Upon hearing this, at the other end of the call, Chu Hua tugged the corner of her lips silently. She didn't want to talk about this with him.

She knew that the talented Kaivion held the same profession as her. After he graduated and returned to the country, he didn't engage in designing jewelry. But Instead, he found a fascinating island and spent his time every day bathing in the sunlight, freely living with beautiful women.

She had a deep relationship with him and this was all thanks to Mo Bei, who was the middleman.

This time, when she found out that Lu Bai was going to stay a few days on the island, she suddenly remembered the mysterious elderly man.

She had gone to see Kaivion in the past, and when he brought her over, he told her about the legend. Even though Chh Hua held no superstitious beliefs regarding this, she was still quite curious at the moment and wanted to see if she was pleasing to the elderly man's eyes.

After she went in to test it out, the elderly man faintly told her, "Please go back."

The moment Chu Hua heard this, she knew what he meant. She wanted to say something else, however, the elderly man quietly said, "I am not interested in someone who I'm not fated to see."

Just right then, Chu Hua felt quite awkward. Kaivion, who was standing just three meters from her, was chuckling at the sight.

Right now, what she cared about the most was what the elderly man said.

Kaivion kept her in suspense. "Do you know he told their fortune for them?"

"Really?" When Chu Hua heard this, her heart thumped rapidly before sinking back. "Wh-what did he say?"

Kaivion paused for a bit and carefully recalled, he then said, "He said something like 'go back to wherever you came from, otherwise you will hurt each other and yourselves.'" The reason why he knew this was because he was hiding by the door, it took him a lot of effort just to hear this.

"Chu Hua, you know them, right? What does he mean by this?"

Yet, Chu Hua was just murmuring the sentences before she went silent. Before she hung up, she hurriedly said, "Kaivion, thank you. I'll treat you out next time."

"No problem!"

Chu Hua was in a trance as she thought about the words. She said to herself, "Hurting one another and themselves. So they won't have a pleasant ending just as Shi Shi had said?"

Chu Hua couldn't describe the feeling in her heart.

As it turns out, destiny really exists. Heh.

After Zhan Yu returned to the hotel, while Lu Bai was in the shower, Zhan Yu made an excuse up saying that he left something by the beach and wanted to go back and look for it.

Lu Bai replied in the shower, "After I'm done showering, I'll go with you."

"There's no need. It's not far from here anyway and I'll be back soon."

Zhan Yu slipped out of the hotel and called a taxi, heading back to the rebirth street.

The sun had set and the golden ray of light enveloped the silent road, making it seem more and more mysterious.

Zhan Yu stood in front of the sign that said "see through one's life," still hesitating.

"Since you're here, why don't you come in?" A voice rang from inside the room, mixed with an arrogant tone. It seemed like he had been expecting him to come find him again.

Zhan Yu's face turned gloomy and walked in with a troubling heart.

The decorations in the room were simple and adorned.

Zhan Yu took a look at the exquisite censer again, with white fogs rising up. Inside the room, there was a faint and refreshing scent. It smelled good, but it also made one dizzy.

"Hello…"

"Sit." The elderly man stared at Zhan Yu and indicated the wooden chair in front of him.

"Thank you."

"What do you want to ask?" He flipped through the book in his hands; Zhan Yu couldn't understand the diagrams and words on there at all.

"What do you know?"

"This man knows a lot!"

"Can this great master reveal everything then?"

"Everything? It's against the natural law of things to even pry into people's lives. If I tell you everything, this man will probably suffer the wrath of Heaven and die."

This explanation… Zhan Yu still didn't understand. "If that's the case, why does the great master still insist on prying into people's lives?"

"I find joy in battling fate! Hahaha!" The elderly man suddenly laughed proudly.

Zhan Yu tugged the corner of his lips, speechless.

"I will only answer two questions." The elderly man suddenly said seriously.

Zhan Yu was stunned and he thought about it before asking, "Will the people in this world die?"

"No." The elderly man suddenly laughed. "Of all living things in the world, a human life is the most valuable."

Zhan Yu pondered and asked his question, "Will I die…two years later?"

The elderly man glanced at Zhan Yu and said, "Life is death and death is life."

Zhan Yu became shocked and then his face paled.

That elderly man gazed at Zhan Yu and suddenly sighed. "There's a law for time and space and everyone's lives are up to fate."

Zhan Yu's eyes became moist, but in the end, he contained his composure. He stood up and placed all the cash he had brought on himself, on the table. Zhan Yu smiled at him and bid farewell. "Great master, many thanks."

Zhan Yu walked out of the so-called "see through this life," dazed and an unwell expression.

While Zhan Yu was in a trance, Zhan Yu suddenly looked up to see the slender figure leaning against the street lights in front of him. He wore blank pants and an army green jacket, his hair slightly wet.

Zhan Yu was unable to describe his complicated feelings right now.

Zhan Yu had just found out that he would have to leave him one today, but the moment he stepped out of the door, he saw this man who had given him the so-called warmth and love.

"Lu Bai…"

Lu Bai looked up and started to walk towards Zhan Yu. After he linked their hands, he led the way back and asked, "Did you find out everything you wanted to know?"

Zhan Yu tugged the corner of his lips and remained silent.

Lu Bai didn't look at him either, his gaze far in the distance. He suddenly said, "I originally don't believe in fate, but your presence made me believe in it more or less. But, I don't believe in it completely because no matter what happens in the future, I believe that we will be together forever. Therefore, don't think too much about it."

Zhan Yu tugged a smile and replied, "I wasn't thinking about anything."

Lu Bai looked at Zhan Yu incredulously. "Your smile is ugly. If you don't want to smile, don't smile."

Zhan Yu's smile faded and he tightened their linked hands. He lowered his voice and said, "If I suddenly leave one day, what will you do?"

"Then, I will come and accompany you."

"What if you are unable to accompany me?"

"Then, I will look over you forever."

"Ok, Lu Bai, let's keep our words!"

"Yes. So, promise me that you won't overthink."

"Ok." Zhan Yu looked at him and smiled, walking shoulder to shoulder with their hands linked.

But, Zhan Yu only saw Lu Bai's slight smile in time, neglecting the slight flickering in his eyes.

The short honeymoon ended and the two arrived in Sheng Jin City, staying in the Lu Residence for most of the day. Zhan Yu gifted the exquisite presents the two had chosen along their trip for each elder.

Old man Lu was rocking on his rattan chair and he smiled happily. "GrandSon-in-law, you're finally back. There's someone who can play chess with this old man now."

Lu Bai who was elegantly pouring tea said without raising his head, "My wifey won't be playing chess with you."

When old man Lu heard this, he grabbed the cane by his side and slammed it against Lu Bai's slender legs.

Although Lu Bai's gaze was on the teacup, he quickly moved his legs and successfully dodged old man Lu's attack.

Zhan Yu who stood behind Lu Bai and was talking to Weng Yinlin held her breath as she saw old man Lu waving his cane towards him. Zhan Yu was frightened that Lu Bai might suffer a beating, but thankfully Lu Bai seamlessly dodged it.

Zhan Yu couldn't help but gasp and then say, "Grandfather!"

Weng Yinlin stood across from Zhan Yu and naturally saw how frightened Zhan Yu was. She patted Zhan Yu's hands and smiled, saying, "You don't need to be nervous. Your grandfather and him have always been acting this way since Ah Bai was a child." For the majority of the times, unless Lu Bai purposefully endured the beating, otherwise based on the old man's moves, how could he land a hit on Lu Bai?

When Lu Bai heard this, he smiled at the old man Lu and said, "I have a wife now, so take it easy."

What Lu Bai wanted to say was that he has a wife who loves him dearly; however, he was scared that he might provoke this lonely old man. Therefore, he changed his word choice in the end.

"Stop being proud. Plus, I wasn't asking for your opinion. I was asking for my grandson-in-law's."

"My opinion is his opinion."

Old man Lu coldly humphed. "You think we're in a feudal dynasty? Men being the head of the family has already been out of date."

Lu Bai didn't care about this. "I have the final say no matter what." With Zhan Yu's non-existent chess skills, he would probably be bullied for a few years by grandfather and still wouldn't stand a chance against him.

He could bully him however he wanted to.

But he would not allow for other people to do so.

Lu Bai finished pouring the tea and stood up, saying, "Wifey, let's go over to father-in-law and mother-in-law's house while it's still early."

"Ok." Zhan Yu nodded.

Zhan Yu had prepared gifts for Lu Family's elders, so he naturally prepared some for his family too. He already told Lu Family's elders that he would be eating at the Zhan Family.

Once Weng Yinlin heard this, she responded, "Ok, quickly go. If you're going to stay there for dinner too, give us a call."

Zhan Yu nodded and before he left, he smiled and said to old man Lu, "Grandfather, when I have time, I'll come back and play chess with you!"

Old man Lu nodded in satisfaction. He looked at Lu Bai and purposefully dragged his words, "As expected, my grandson-in-law is more considerate."

Weng Yinlin smiled and agreed. "Father, I think so too."

Lu Bai didn't care and said to Zhan Yu, "Wifey, do you hear this? It's better if we have a daughter in the future."

A cute daughter that looks like him…Zhan Yu was touched by the thought.

How could they control whether they give birth to a girl or boy?

Instead, Zhan Yu retorted, "If I give birth to a boy, then…"

Lu Bai believed that this was a very easy issue to resolve. "If we get a boy, let's continue to try hard to get a girl."

"Heh." You think I'm a pig?!

Zhan Yu finally understood. Lu Bai won't stop until they get a daughter.

After they came back, they rested for a day. Lu Bai and Zhan Yu already started slacking for about a month's worth of work.

As the Chairman of the company, Lu Bai was quite unruly and comforted with leaving his work during the honeymoon period.

He shut his laptop down, his work phone, and even his personal phone. He went as far as to buy a new phone and the only contact he had in his phone was Zhan Yu.

It came down to the point where Mao Shiyuan had called them dozens of times because of an urgent matter, and he nearly decided to fly over after the call didn't go through.

Assistant Wang who couldn't get a hold of his boss also felt helpless. His boss was the head of the company, so what could he do? He tried his best to handle the matters to the best of his abilities. Regarding the important documents and decisions, he had to wait for Lu Bai to return to the company to handle it.

Ever since Lu Bai started working, besides taking a break for a few days during Chinese New Year, he never took a break longer than ten days. Since he decided to take a whole month's break off, he'd been real busy after coming back.

He finished handling the matters of the company in the day and had to spend the evening discussing about his own company with Mao Shiyuan.

Although Lu Bai's company touched upon many different fields, his main focus was on developing the real estate. Before his marriage, the company bought the most luxurious district within the center of Sheng Jin City, planning to build it into residential area and amusement city; after all, the land was vast enough to divide it into two sections.

But lately, the project has just been launched, but none of the designs were to Mao Shiyuan's satisfaction.

Mao Shiyuan knew that if he wasn't satisfied, it would be even harder for Lu Bai who mastered the area of architecture to be pleased with the designs.

As expected, he picked a few ok designs for Lu Bai to see and the latter's face turned gloomy.

"The Design Department should get new employees."

Hearing his comment, Mao Shiyuan naturally responded, "Of course! I knew you definitely won't be pleased. Even I wasn't!"

"Give it back and let them come up with another design overnight."

Mao Shiyuan said, "These designs were the products of them working overtime continuously."

Lu Bai picked a design up and glanced at it. "If the Design Department can't come up with a satisfying design within three days, fire them all."

Mao Shiyuan said, "…you're cruel."

"You and I both know how much effort we poured into this project. If we casually accept any designs, anyone can be a part of the Design Department."

Mao Shiyuan observed a moment of silence in tribute for the Design Department and then he said, "I understand."

Lu Bai sighed and picked up a document from a side, making a side comment, "How did they get into the Design Department with this level of achievement?"

Mao Shiyuan judged the matter as it stands. "You think everyone is on the same level as you?"

Lu Bai looked up and stared at him, before looking back down at his document, not wanting to explain to him.

Mao Shiyuan suddenly suggested, "Ah-Bai how about you personally take on this matter?"

"What?"

"Design one yourself. I remember how I praised you ceaselessly when I saw the design of your new house!"

"I don't feel like it."

He didn't want to become rich because of his designs. His design was only for people who deserve it, like Zhan Yu.

Hearing how he rejected bluntly, Mao Shiyuan said with regret, "I am certain that you won't be satisfied with anyone's designs, so why don't you accept my suggestion?"

"I won't accept it." Lu Bai stared at the document and said, "If you have any other important matters, quickly tell me. I need to rush home to accompany my wifey."

Mao Shiyuan was speechless. He was about to explode.

Did he need to be so ruthless and merciless?!

Don't you know that single people are afraid of dog food?!

Lu Bai didn't care about, still returning home before 10pm. He noticed that the lights were on in the room, but the living room was quiet.

He took off his suit jacket and returned to the bedroom, noticing that no one was there as well. After that, he went to the study and as expected, Zhan Yu was sitting in front of the laptop and quickly typing up the host's script.

Lu Bai stood by the door and his gaze landed on his long, chest v type red shirt which was long till his knees and His white and smooth chest and collarbone were exposed and under the charming red outfit contrast, it made his skin appear to be even more smooth and delicate as Zhan Yu was not wearing any panta or trouzers.

Lu Bai's gaze landed down and he stared at Zhan Yu's legs , It was slender and thin, revealing her white long legs, making him entranced. Because Zhan Yu was sitting, the dress only covered half of his thighs.

The feeling of having a beautiful man waiting for him at home wasn't that bad.

Lu Bai suddenly felt his mouth and tongue becoming dry. As he walked towards Zhan Yu, he tugged on his tie, unbuttoning a few of his buttons. The collar of his white shirt was opened wide, revealing his fine collarbone.

When Zhan Yu heard footsteps, he knew that it was Lu Bai. Without looking back, he asked, "You're back?"

"Mhm, I'm back." As Lu Bai said this, he bent down and hugged Zhan Yu's slender waist from behind.

"Don't mess with me. I'm trying to finish my draft!"

The moment Lu Bai hugged Zhan Yu, Lu Bai buried his head on Zhan Yu's shoulder and took in Zhan Yu's faint and refreshing fragrance. First, the earlobes, and then he slowly moved down, sucking Zhan Yu's neck.

Zhan Yu was worried that it may leave a mark on his neck, so he hurriedly stopped him, "I need to go on a show tomorrow!"

"I know." Lu Bai said this, but carried Zhan Yu, sitting in Zhan Yu's original spot. Meanwhile, he had Zhan Yu to open his legs and sit on his thighs.

Zhan Yu didn't even have the courage to look down. He slightly glared at Lu Bai and said, "Don't mess with me. I'm not done yet!"

"I'll hug you while you write your draft?"

Zhan Yu rolled his eyes. How could he remain calm enough to keep writing? "No, did you shower yet?"

"You're going to wash for me?"

"Go by yourself!"

Zhan Yu wanted to push Lu Bai away, but Lu Bai held Zhan Yu's back in his arms again. He lowered his head and kissed Zhan Yu's chest, smiling and he said, "This outfit is pretty nice." A shoulder nightoutfit with a V-neck was not only sexy, but also very convenient do a certain something. For example, it took little to no effort to slide his hand up from the bottom of Zhan Yu's dress.

Lu Bai could casually rub Zhan Yu's Chest as he wished. Zhan Yu slightly panted and slapped his shoulder, saying, "Softer!"

"I can't." After he finished his words, Lu Bai looked down and captured Zhan Yu's lips, harshly ravaging Zhan Yu's taste while hugging him to the bathroom.

Zhan Yu was speechless.

Lu Bai wanted to torment Zhan Yu even while he's in the shower. He's quite annoying sometimes.

After that, Lu Bai embraced Zhan Yu while they were going to sleep. Zhan Yu just finished showering, so Zhan Yu still remained energetic.

Zhan Yu was in Lu Bai's arms and he wriggled around, his fingers slowly making its way to the collar of Lu Bai's pajamas. While Zhan Yu was reminiscing the feeling of ecstasy, Lu Bai suddenly opened his eyes and grabbed Zhan Yu's mischievous hands. He asked, "Another round?"

Zhan Yu recalled their rounds in the bathroom and his body sensitively trembled. Zhan Yu smiled and withdrew his hands, laying on Lu Bai well-behaved. "I can't fall asleep."

"Can't fall asleep? I have a way to make you tired, want to try it?"

Zhan Yu stared at Lu Bai's gaze harboring evil intentions and immediately covered himself with the blankets. "I really have no strength. Don't mess with me. Plus, I need to wake up early tomorrow to write my draft."

Lu Bai was just scaring Zhan Yu anyway. Therefore, he followed along and said, "Quickly close your eyes and sleep."

Zhan Yu widened his watery eyes and suddenly smiled, saying, "Mao Shiyuan just called me."

"What?"

Zhan Yu didn't hide this from Lu Bai either, directly saying, "He told me that your company is planning to rebuild an amusement city as well as a residential area. But, I heard that there is not a single design that you're satisfied with?"

"Then what? Are you trying to help him convince me?"

Zhan Yu smiled and hugged Lu Bai. "I do want you to create your own design. In the past when I was in school, I heard that your designs were really unique and pleasing to the eyes. I only saw a few of yours and still didn't get the chance to see a completed construction project of yours." Zhan Yu said, feeling regretful.

Zhan Yu reached over and shook Lu Bai's arms, acting cute, "How about it? Why don't you design one of your own? I want to take a look."

Lu Bai laughed and reminded, "Wifey, need me to remind you again that I personally designed our house?"

"This is different!" Zhan Yu said, "You even kept this from me in the past. You dare to mention this now!"

"Ok, fine. Let's go sleep." Lu Bai finished saying this and pulled the blankets up, making sure it covered Zhan Yu completely.

Zhan Yu didn't think that Lu Bai would actually agree, feeling a bit excited. "You really agreed?"

Lu Bai who closed his eyes hummed in agreement.

"That's great! Then I want to see the design. After the construction is complete, you have to take me over as well."

Lu Bao chuckled and asked, "Would you be able to understand this?"

"I don't care if I don't understand. I just want to take a look."

To be continued...