Ch-5 Xu Ruyan

After looking at the girl's fortune, I shifted my attention and the restless movements in my lower body slowly stopped.

I checked my own fortune and felt dizzy, but it was better than the first time I used this ability yesterday. I wasn't as tired this time.

"Am I in a better mood today, or is it something else?" Yang Tao wondered, confused. Without a clear comparison, he couldn't be sure.

Soon, the bus reached its destination, and Yang Tao jumped off like a fish escaping the net.

"I take this crowded bus every day. How did my predecessor endure it?" Yang Tao shook his head, feeling almost flattened by the cramped ride.

The office building where his company was located was 100 meters away from the bus stop. Since Yang Tao had gotten up early today, he wasn't in a hurry and walked at a leisurely pace.

As he observed this strange yet familiar social environment, he noticed that the people around him were hurrying to work with anxious expressions on their faces.

It was summer, and many girls were dressed in light, cool clothes. Yang Tao saw a girl with a large breasts who had just gotten off the bus and was running because she was late.

Her chest bounced dramatically with her hurried movements, stunning several men who were still groggy from waking up.

Passing a pancake stall, Yang Tao bought a pancake for breakfast and ate it as he walked.

Work started at nine, and he reached the base of the office building at 8:28. After finishing the pancake, he threw the paper bag into a trash can and joined a group of people waiting for the elevator.

"Yang Tao, why didn't you come to work yesterday?" A clear, soft female voice suddenly called out, interrupting Yang Tao's thoughts as he watched the elevator numbers change.

He turned to see a woman in her thirties standing next to him. She was wearing a gray and white patterned shirt that accentuated her ample chest, making her outfit look tight and well-fitted, almost as if the buttons were about to pop off.

Her lower half was covered in casual pants, and her posture was straight and confident.

She had delicate features, fair skin, and long, slightly wavy hair that fell neatly around her shoulders. Her aura was that of an elegant, mature woman.

"Good morning, Ms. Xu," Yang Tao greeted as she nodded. "I didn't feel well yesterday, so I didn't come to work."

Yang Tao's company had dozens of employees divided into several departments. He belonged to the planning department, which was led by Manager Hu.

Xu Ruyan was the vice-president of the company, one rank above Manager Hu.

According to Yang Tao's impression, Xu Ruyan was a fair and strong-willed person, but she had always been gentle with him and wasn't too strict.

She was one of the few people in the company who treated him kindly. Although they usually exchanged brief greetings in passing, Xu Ruyan never extended the same courtesy to other employees.

This puzzled Yang Tao. Although he wasn't particularly handsome, a charming woman like Xu Ruyan surely had no shortage of admirers.

It was worth noting that Xu Ruyan was divorced - a detail Manager Hu had let slip during a drunken dinner party.

"Do you feel better now?" Xu Ruyan asked, her tone tinged with concern.

Yang Tao turned to look at her. To be honest, he had always been shy and had never dared to look into her eyes. Instead, he had only stolen glances at her in the past.

But now, facing her directly, he realized just how beautiful she was. Her mature charm had an allure that was especially striking to a young man like him.

"I am fine now. Thank you for your concern, Ms. Xu," Yang Tao replied, lowering his gaze. It already felt unusual for him to look at her so directly, given his usual shyness.

"That's good to hear," Xu Ruyan said with a nod, ending their conversation.

When the elevator arrived, it was crowded due to the rush hour. Yang Tao and Xu Ruyan were inevitably crowded together. Standing slightly behind and to the right of her, Yang Tao had an idea.

Thinking that he had nothing else to do, he decided to watch Xu Ruyan's luck.

He had only used his newfound ability twice before, and both times, the fortunes he saw were quite ordinary. He was curious to see the fortune of someone more skilled.

As he focused his gaze, Xu Ruyan's fortune appeared in front of him:

Wealth: Rising.

This indicated that Xu Ruyan could earn at least 100 million in her lifetime. Considering that she was only the vice president of a small to medium-sized company, Yang Tao found this surprising.

Luck: Above average.

Among the population, this level of luck was exceptional, surpassing about 95% of the people. Their lives would likely be smooth and free of major difficulties.

Longevity: Above average.

This suggested that she might live into her seventies, which was consistent with her overall good fortune.

Official happiness: None.

This was normal, as she was not involved in governmental or bureaucratic systems.

Romantic Luck: Below average.

This part stood out for Yang Tao. For such a beautiful woman, it was surprising that she had been intimate with fewer than five people in her life.

In this case, "less than five" included her ex-husband, which meant that her romantic experiences were limited.