On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter

As the three approached, the old Taoist priest slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping peacefully and deeply over Chen Xi. Then, when he looked at Chen Mo and Su Yuqing, a look of surprise appeared on his face, but in the end, a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes.

"May the Heavenly Venerable grant you boundless blessings. What do you three believers wish to ask this old Taoist priest?" The old Taoist priest's voice was not loud, but it carried a peculiar penetrating power.

"He doesn't even know why we're here, and you still believe him," Chen Mo whispered in Chen Xi's ear.

But Chen Xi patted the back of his hand without making a sound.

Chen Xi immediately stepped forward, presented the two children's birth dates and times, and said with a smile, "Greetings, Daoist Master. I've long admired your name. I mainly brought these two children here to ask you to help me look at their... future studies and destiny."

She cleverly avoided using the overly direct term "marriage," but the implication was all too clear.

Chen Mo stood to the side, hands in his pockets, maintaining a calm expression that said, "I'll just watch and not say anything," but inwardly he was complaining about his mother's sudden "feudal superstition" activity.

Su Yuqing stood nervously beside Chen Mo, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, and the blush on her cheeks never completely faded.

The old Taoist priest nodded slightly, glanced at the birth dates of the two, and then turned his gaze back to Chen Mo and Su Yuqing, carefully examining their faces.

His gaze was gentle, yet it seemed to possess a kind of insight, making Su Yuqing feel as if her thoughts had been read, making her even more uneasy.

At this moment, Chen Mo was surprised to see the old Taoist priest give him a smile, a smile that seemed to see right through him.

This instantly dispelled much of the distrust and hostility Chen Mo had felt towards the old Taoist priest, and instead, it increased his interest.

“Young believer,” the old Taoist priest looked at Chen Mo first and spoke slowly, “Your brow bone is clear and upright, your eyes are sharp and discreet, and your bridge of the nose is full. This is the appearance of a hidden dragon in the abyss. You need not worry about your studies and future prospects; you will surely rise to prominence. However…” He paused, then lightly calculated with his fingers, “Your temperament is prone to being too rigid in the face of adversity. You must remember ‘the highest good is like water,’ and only by balancing strength and gentleness can you achieve perfection.”

Chen Mo's heart stirred slightly. Although he didn't believe it, "hidden dragon in the abyss" and "soaring to great heights" always sounded pleasing to the ear. As for "too strong"... he recalled his case-handling style when he was a criminal police officer. Every time he was injured, it was because he was too forceful. It seemed to make some sense.

The old Taoist priest turned his gaze to Su Yuqing.

Under his focused gaze, Su Yuqing felt her heart pounding in her throat, and instinctively moved closer to Chen Mo.

Chen Mo noticed her nervousness and naturally reached out to gently grasp her slightly cool hand that was placed at her side.

This subtle movement caught the old Taoist priest's eye, and he nodded almost imperceptibly.

“This female believer,” the old Taoist priest’s voice softened, “has a face like a full moon, eyes like autumn water, and a serene and gentle demeanor. She is a rare and beautiful woman. She is kind-hearted and blessed with good fortune. Her studies will be smooth sailing. However, she is a little too gentle and needs to be more assertive when making choices.”

Feng Ge? Su Yuqing was a little confused, but she felt that he was praising her, so she blushed even more and replied softly, "Thank you, Daoist Master."

The old Taoist priest's gaze swept between the two, finally settling on their quietly clasped hands, a meaningful smile appearing on his face: "As for the fate between the two of you..."

Chen Xi immediately held her breath and leaned forward slightly.

Chen Mo remained outwardly calm, but unconsciously tightened his grip on Su Yuqing's hand.

Su Yuqing even slowed her breathing, focusing all her attention on the words the old Taoist priest was about to say.

"The clouds disperse and the moon shines bright; we are like branches intertwined from the same root." The old Taoist priest recited slowly, "The two of you are destined to be together, your affection is deep, and it is a rare and perfect match made in heaven. This bond is strong enough to withstand the test of time." "A perfect match made in heaven!" Chen Xi's eyes lit up instantly, and an incomparably radiant smile bloomed on his face, as if he had received the most authoritative certification, even happier than if he had published a paper in a top journal.

Su Yuqing's heart felt as if it had been soaked in warm honey, sweet and tender.

The phrases "deep affection" and "can withstand the test of time" seemed to possess a magical power, deeply imprinted in her heart, transforming all her shyness into overflowing sweetness.

She couldn't help but turn her head to look at Chen Mo, only to meet his deep, smiling eyes.

In those eyes, there was helplessness, indulgence, and even more so, a gentleness and determination that resonated with her heart.

The old Taoist priest paused, then added, "However, as the heavens move with strength, so should a gentleman constantly strive for self-improvement; as the earth is receptive, so should a gentleman cultivate virtue and bear all things with magnanimity. Even the best relationships require careful nurturing, mutual respect, and understanding. Especially..."

He looked at Chen Mo and said, "A hidden dragon will rise when it encounters water, but water also has its depths and currents. In the coming period, there may be a short separation, a test of our character. This is a 'tempering by water and fire,' an opportunity to hone true gold. If we hold fast to our principles and trust each other, then after the storm, our bond will be stronger than gold."

A brief separation? A test of character? Chen Xi's smile faded slightly, and she seemed lost in thought.

A shadow fell over Su Yuqing's heart as she thought of her college entrance examination results and the possibility of being separated by distance in university.

Chen Mo subconsciously tightened his grip on Su Yuqing's hand. He knew very well that no matter which university Su Yuqing attended, he would go even if he lowered his grades, so there should be no short separation or test of his character.

Just listen to the superstitious things you like to hear, and that's it.

There's no need to worry too much about the others.

Chen Mo composed himself, and together with Su Yuqing, solemnly bowed to the old Taoist priest: "Thank you for your wise words, Taoist priest. We will remember them."

Whether you believe it or not, the Taoist priest's words did contain many kind words, and they were pleasant to listen to.

Just as Chen Mo was expressing his gratitude, the old Taoist priest's withered fingers rubbed the two people's birth charts, and his cloudy eyes swept over Chen Mo as he chuckled, "There's something I'm not sure if I should say."

"Please speak, Daoist Master." Chen Mo bowed respectfully.

"The little believer's fate is strange and unpredictable, like a star falling into a strange sky and then returning upstream, his soul fire burning fiercely but hiding the breath of the deep sea."

Chen Xi and Su Yuqing didn't understand, but Chen Mo's fingertips trembled violently after hearing those words!
As Su Yuqing glanced at Chen Mo in confusion, the Taoist priest turned to her, his tone softening suddenly: "Miss, you are as clear as the moon reflected in a stream, but..." He frowned and calculated, then took out a white jade pendant from his robes, "Your destiny palace has a hidden gap, you need the 'Dream-Tracing Jade' to send you a dream to mend the unfinished fate of your past life."

Upon seeing this, Chen Xi quickly and considerately thanked him and immediately offered the incense money she had prepared earlier.

After all, once this process is initiated, it basically means you have to pay money.

Although Chen Xi had already prepared herself not to be deceived, she had also decided that if the Taoist priest said some kind words that made the two children happy, she would be willing to spend money to buy some auspicious words.

Therefore, she didn't come here with the intention of trusting the Taoist priest; she only came to hear flattering words.

If anything bad is said, especially something very unpleasant, she'll take her people and leave. (End of Chapter)