After the divorce, I started to transfer

Liana Valley.

Because Zhou Ruiyuan was drunk and was still sleeping in his room, when Chen Feng and Brina arrived, they were initially received by Ruili, along with her three children.

Brina adored their youngest daughter, holding her tightly and refusing to let go. Later, they played with building blocks together, and the two seemed to have a great time. Soon after, Riley went to the kitchen to prepare dinner, and Chen Feng was then occupied by the other two children.

Especially their eldest daughter, who is 10 years old this year, is like a curious child, constantly asking Chen Feng all sorts of questions, mainly about his life in China. She has no sense of boundaries, and at her age, boundaries don't really matter; she asks whatever comes to mind. For example, is she married? How many children does she have? Ironically, she looks like a little adult, which gives Chen Feng a bit of a headache.

Fortunately, after Chen Feng held on for more than ten minutes, Rui Li woke up Zhou Ruiyuan, who had been sleeping for several hours, to come out and greet the guests. With her father Zhou Ruiyuan by her side, the little girl finally stopped asking questions and was quickly sent away by Zhou Ruiyuan to her younger daughter and Brina, while his eldest son sat on the sofa with his head down playing on his phone, barely saying a word.

"Brother, I didn't expect you to be such a good drinker. You're completely fine, while I had a few drinks and have been sleeping ever since. Luckily, my head doesn't hurt too much. It seems I can't drink too much in the future; this alcohol has a strong aftereffect. I was just so happy to meet a fellow townsman like you that I couldn't resist having a couple more drinks."

Chen Feng simply shook his head and laughed, "It's not that I have a high alcohol tolerance, it's that yours isn't."

Zhou Ruiyuan, of course, would not admit that he had a low alcohol tolerance, and argued, "My alcohol tolerance is actually quite good. Although my homemade wine is not very strong, it is at least sixteen or seventeen degrees. When I drank with you, I had about five glasses, and each glass was a large glass, 500 ml, which is almost half a kilogram. Five glasses is five kilograms. Tell me, who wouldn't get drunk after drinking five kilograms of wine? As for you, I think you only drank three glasses at most, two glasses less than me. It's normal that you weren't drunk. Of course, your alcohol tolerance is also quite good, probably not much different from mine."

Chen Feng really wanted to say, "You only drank four cups, while I drank at least three and a half. And none of the cups were full; each cup probably contained less than a pound."

Although Chen Feng thought this way, he was too lazy to argue with the other person. After all, they were guests, not there to quarrel. He smiled and changed the subject, saying, "You've stayed here for so many years, haven't you gone back to your hometown to visit?"

Zhou Ruiyuan shook his head and said with a touch of emotion, "Going back is too much trouble. Besides, my family situation is a bit special. My mother died many years ago. My father remarried when I was in college, and she gave birth to a younger brother and sister. My half-brother isn't much older than my son, so I basically don't go back. After all, that house isn't my house anymore. Of course, I'll still call or video chat during holidays. And every year during Chinese New Year, I also transfer tens of thousands of yuan to my father-in-law in a red envelope."

Upon hearing this, Chen Feng asked with some curiosity, "So, you were an only child? That must be quite rare where you're from."

Donghai Province and Fujian Province are adjacent provinces, and some rural customs are quite similar on both sides. However, the concept of clan is clearly stronger in southern Fujian, especially in some rural areas. Even though the one-child policy was strictly implemented in the past, it was not uncommon for families to have two or more children. For many families who did not have a son, the matter was only resolved when a son was born, even if it meant going bankrupt.

Zhou Ruiyuan smiled and nodded, saying, "It is relatively rare. In our village, only children are a minority. Most families have at least two, and quite a few have three or more. After all, there is a strong preference for sons over daughters in our area. Moreover, clan concepts are quite strong, and people believe that more children bring more blessings. Some families might accept it if their first child is a son, but if their first and second children are both daughters, they will definitely want to have a son. There are a few families in my village who had several daughters in a row before finally having a son. If my mother hadn't been in poor health back then, I wouldn't be an only child. Is your family also an only child?"

"No, I have an older brother."

"Judging from your age, your parents must have had more children than allowed back then," Zhou Ruiyuan said with a smile.

Chen Feng nodded with a smile: "Yes, my parents originally wanted to have a daughter so they could have both a son and a daughter, but they ended up having a son instead, and they were fined several thousand yuan. When I was little, my parents would often nag me about it, saying that they spent 6800 yuan to buy me, which made me really believe for a while that I was bought by my parents."

After saying that, the two of them burst into laughter.

The two chatted and laughed for a while, sharing their interesting stories. It wasn't until Riley called everyone to go out for dinner that the sun had just set and night was just falling.

And so, the family sat down at the rectangular dining table, and led by Riley, they clasped their hands together in prayer, thanking God for the food. This scene has appeared in many of Merriam-Webster's films and television shows, and it feels quite heartwarming.

Although Chen Feng was not religious, he followed their example and clenched his fists with his fingers interlaced, making a prayer-like gesture.

After the prayers, everyone began to eat dinner, chatting and laughing. This time, instead of the modified Mexican food they had at lunch, they ate some of their usual local favorites: baked pasta, roast chicken, mashed potatoes with salad, steak, diced apples, and a whole plate of washed grapes.

It's clear that they added more dishes to cater to their two guests; normally, a family of five wouldn't have such a lavish meal.

The four adults and three children chatted and laughed, eating and talking, creating a truly lively scene. For a moment, Chen Feng felt a pang of envy, because this seemed like a complete and happy family. A couple, three children, and their own house and farm—they could be considered middle class in this area.

Even if Zhou Ruiyuan didn't have a mistress, this arrangement already made him a true winner in life. Moreover, the fact that he did have a mistress further surpasses the achievements of many men in China. Zhou Ruiyuan himself thought so too, at least before he knew Chen Feng had two girlfriends.

However, as the dinner was drawing to a close, several images suddenly flashed through Chen Feng's mind, and his expression changed.

Brina, who was standing next to Chen Feng, noticed that Chen Feng's expression was off and leaned over to ask with concern, "What's wrong?"

Chen Feng couldn't help but smile wryly, then looked at Zhou Ruiyuan, who was looking at him with a puzzled expression.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Chen Feng said to him in Mandarin, "I think there's something I need to talk to you about."

After saying that, he stood up and walked towards the sofa in the living room.

After a moment of surprise, Zhou Ruiyuan stood up and followed, his face full of doubt.

"What's wrong, bro? Is something the matter? You suddenly look so serious and grave, it can't be something serious, can it?"

Chen Feng mentally organized his thoughts for a moment before speaking, "Actually, I can read faces. Do you believe me?"

Zhou Ruiyuan paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "I believe it, of course I believe it! When I was 16, I went to the county town and passed by a fortune teller's stall. I had my face read by the fortune teller. He said I was destined for greatness later in life, that I would only become wealthy after I turned 40. He also said I had to leave my hometown to start a business and make my fortune elsewhere, that I wouldn't amount to anything if I stayed here, and that I was destined to have three children. Looking back now, it really was quite accurate."

Chen Feng followed up on his words and asked, "Did the fortune teller say that you would face a calamity in your life?" Zhou Ruiyuan looked thoughtful and said after a while, "I think he did say that I would face a calamity at the ages of 40 and 59. However, I don't think I encountered any calamity when I was 40. I'm 42 this year, and these past two years have been quite smooth."

Chen Feng said somewhat speechlessly, "Okay, then it seems that the fortune teller you met back then wasn't particularly accurate."

Zhou Ruiyuan smiled and nodded, saying, "If he were really that accurate, he wouldn't be setting up a stall on the street. Besides, he only charged me 5 yuan back then. That was when I was in the third year of junior high school, probably in 98. 5 yuan isn't a small amount; it's more than enough for me to eat a meal. But he was at least partially right. He was quite accurate in saying I had three children. He was also fairly accurate in saying I left home to start a business and made my fortune elsewhere. And he was also somewhat accurate in saying I would be a late bloomer and become wealthy after 40. Actually, I only really became wealthy when I was 32. That was when I had the most money; now it's shrunk a bit."

Chen Feng said solemnly, "Alright, I can only say that my face reading skills are quite accurate. Of course, this only applies to being able to see the dangers others will face in the future, especially in the next few days."

Seeing his serious expression, Zhou Ruiyuan also became serious, and asked with some surprise and inquiry, "Brother, you're not kidding me, are you? You really can read faces?"

Chen Feng nodded solemnly again: "Yes, I can tell from your face that you will encounter danger in the next few days, and it will be a life-threatening danger. I'm not joking. Of course, you can choose to believe it or not."

Zhou Ruiyuan's eyes widened slightly at first, then narrowed slightly. He scrutinized Chen Feng. If he hadn't already checked Chen Feng's identity online while in the restroom and was certain that he was the boss of Fengmang Films, he might have mistaken Chen Feng for a fraudster.

Because this tactic was so familiar, as a Chinese person, anti-fraud was practically a daily routine. This old trick of claiming to be able to read faces and tell fortunes, then saying something like "your forehead is dark, you're bound to face disaster," was really worrying Zhou Ruiyuan. He was genuinely concerned that Chen Feng would next ask him for money, saying he'd "help" him avert disaster. Or he might produce a "peace talisman" or a "life-saving jade pendant" and try to sell it to him.

"No, bro, are you serious? And you said you can only see future disasters? And only within the next few days? That's too restrictive!"

Chen Feng gave a wry smile and said, "It's normal that you don't believe me. It would be abnormal if you believed me right away. I hesitated to tell you, but I already know and I've figured it out. I can't pretend I don't know, right? After all, this concerns your life and even the safety of your family. If I hadn't figured it out, that would be fine, but since I have, I can't be cold-blooded and indifferent, pretending I don't know anything. After all, you and your wife were very polite to me and Brina, inviting us to your home for dinner. This can be considered our fate."

When Zhou Ruiyuan heard Chen Feng say that his family members might also be in danger, he was immediately alarmed and stopped joking around in a lighthearted tone. He could be indifferent to his own situation, but he couldn't possibly be indifferent to his wife and children.

Zhou Ruiyuan's expression immediately darkened, and he said seriously, "Brother Chen, are you really not joking?"

Chen Feng confirmed again with a serious expression, "I'm not joking."

After a moment of solemn silence, Zhou Ruiyuan said, "I am willing to believe you, but you must give me a reason to believe you."

Chen Feng spread his hands and said, "I don't want your money or your life, so you should trust me."

That seemed to make sense. However, Zhou Ruiyuan was a seasoned veteran and naturally wouldn't believe it easily. He shook his head and said, "Then tell me, what kind of calamity will I encounter?"

Chen Feng didn't keep him in suspense and answered directly when asked, "Judging from your appearance, a relative or friend from your hometown will come to see you in two or three days. This person has ill intentions and will be detrimental to you and your family. Do you understand what I mean? He might kidnap you or even harm you and your family, all for money."

Upon hearing Chen Feng's words, Zhou Ruiyuan was stunned, and then his face showed a look of fear.

Because he has a cousin who said a few days ago that he wanted to come over to his house to play, and it is very likely that he will come within the next two days.

His cousin also went abroad around the same time as him. However, compared to his older cousin, he is not doing so well now.

When they first arrived, both of them worked illegally in Chinese restaurants, doing the dirtiest and hardest work in the kitchen for the lowest wages.

Zhou Ruiyuan only lasted two months before giving up and switching to a construction job, while his cousin persevered. Through several years of hard work, he first paid off his tuition fees, and then saved and borrowed money to open his own restaurant here.

He then used connections from his hometown to marry a local Fujian girl, and together they ran a restaurant in Los Angeles and had two sons. However, their happiness was short-lived. A few years ago, the couple divorced, and the children were raised by his ex-wife, while he continued to run the restaurant, working day and night.

The person Chen Feng was referring to could only be his cousin. But he didn't believe his honest and upright cousin would harbor any ill intentions towards him. After all, they were relatives. Although they had seen each other less often in recent years, they would still meet almost every year during the Spring Festival and would occasionally keep in touch by sending WeChat messages.

Although Zhou Ruiyuan, his cousin, wasn't exactly like a brother to him, their relationship was actually quite good. At least, that's what he thought; he genuinely didn't believe his cousin would do anything to harm him or his family.

Seeing his expression, Chen Feng asked, "Do you know who it is? Did I really guess right? Will a relative or friend from your hometown come to visit you within the next three days?"

Zhou Ruiyuan let out a slow breath and said with a wry smile, "For the next three days, the only person coming to visit me will be my cousin. The last time I saw him was at the end of last year during the Spring Festival, in downtown Los Angeles. During the Spring Festival, many Chinese people gather together, especially in organizations like hometown associations. At that time, he was still running a shop in downtown Los Angeles. But at the beginning of the year, he said he was going to open a new shop in San Francisco and borrowed $1 from me, which he still hasn't paid back."

He called me a few days ago, saying he wanted to visit me. Yesterday, he messaged me on WeChat saying he'd be coming in the next couple of days. But I don't believe he'd do anything to me; after all, I haven't treated him badly over the years. The last time he asked to borrow money, I lent it to him without hesitation, and several months have passed without me asking him to pay it back.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Feng asked, "Do you have a photo of him? Let me take a look."

After a slight hesitation, Zhou Ruiyuan took out his phone, found a photo of his cousin, opened it, and handed it to him.

Chen Feng recognized the other person at a glance; it was the same thug from the image that had suddenly flashed through his mind earlier.

Earlier, while sitting at the dining table, he was looking at Zhou Ruiyuan when he unintentionally used his special ability to foresee danger. A sudden image flashed through his mind: this man standing in the living room holding a blood-stained fruit knife, with Zhou Ruiyuan lying in a pool of blood at his feet. (End of Chapter)