"Do you know where he moved to?"

The security captain said, "Yes, my cousin even had his fortune told there."

Meng Kexi pondered for a moment. "Prepare the car. I want to see for myself just how skilled this fortune teller really is!"

「...」

Inside the mall, Xia Liang calmly performed fortune-telling. At his side, Old Liu was leading his men to set up rows of shelves.

"Heavenly Master, are we selling things in the shop too?"

"Items to protect the home? Or talismans?"

"What's in this jade box?"

"Just look at this box—it's clearly no ordinary item. The contents must be incredible!" the customers asked curiously.

Su Qianyun and Xu Wanying placed the exquisite jade boxes onto the shelves one by one, instantly making the shop look much more substantial.

Seeing the confusion on the customers' faces, Xia Liang instructed the two women, "Remember, these jade boxes must not be opened, or there will be trouble!"

Inside, apart from Peace Charms, half of the contents were Ice Heart Talismans. The cooling capacity of a single Ice Heart Talisman was equivalent to a portable air conditioner. If dozens were opened at once, the temperature inside the shop would likely plummet to freezing in an instant. The two women understood the gravity of the situation and nodded quickly.

Just then, a greasy-faced Meng Kexi arrived at Wanlai Plaza.

"So many people!?"

Meng Kexi was taken aback by the bustling crowd. After all, Wanlai Plaza's location wasn't considered very good. To have so many customers was far beyond his expectations.

When he approached Xia Liang's shop, he was utterly bewildered.

Just how many people are here?

A long line of customers snaked out from the door.

A fortune teller managed to attract such a huge crowd? It's a miracle!

Meng Kexi murmured softly, barely suppressing his astonishment as he slowly walked inside. Xia Liang was busy telling a customer's fortune and didn't even look up when Meng Kexi arrived.

"If you want a reading, please line up outside. If you're here for something else, I'm not seeing anyone at the moment."

Meng Kexi's face darkened upon hearing this. Being turned away right at the door would annoy anyone. However, Xia Liang's simple words also made him pause.

Could he have guessed why I'm here?

Meng Kexi had never believed in such things. He hadn't come to see Xia Liang for a reading, but to talk business. Now, seeing the stream of customers in front of the shop, he began to take Xia Liang seriously.

It seems the security captain was right. If we could get him to set up a stall in the tourist area, he could really drive up visitor traffic. The longer he stays, the greater the profits!

Meng Kexi's mind raced, and he quickly suppressed his slight annoyance. Putting on a broad smile, he said, "Master Xia Tian, I'd like a reading."

With that, he dutifully went outside to join the back of the line.

However, after only an hour, Meng Kexi's legs began to feel numb. He was overweight and accustomed to a life of luxury; when had he ever stood for so long? Looking ahead, it seemed the line had barely gotten any shorter.

Good heavens, at this rate, the line won't be finished by tonight! Is his business really this good?

Meng Kexi forced himself to stay alert. By now, several new people had lined up behind him. If he left to rest, he'd have to start all over again.

Four or five hours passed.

Meng Kexi's legs felt as if they were filled with lead. At this point, however, only one customer remained in front of him. Soon, that customer paid and left, completely satisfied.

Meng Kexi breathed a sigh of relief and was about to speak when Xia Liang waved his hand lazily.

"Closing time. Come back tomorrow!"

Meng Kexi's expression soured. "Mister Xia, you aren't messing with me, are you?"

Even a saint has his limits, let alone a man like Meng Kexi.

Xia Liang smiled faintly. "President Meng, you weren't here for a reading in the first place. We're both just playing a part, aren't we?"

Meng Kexi inhaled sharply. My intentions were read so clearly by this young man in his early twenties?

At that moment, Meng Kexi completely shed his dismissive attitude. "Mister Xia, would you perhaps consider visiting my Shuanglong Taoist Temple in the scenic area?"

Old Liu, who had been about to leave, stopped in his tracks and perked up his ears.

This fatso seems to be poaching talent...

At that thought, Old Liu grew wary.

Xia Liang just smiled faintly. "I'm not particularly interested."

Meng Kexi stood up and extended a hand to Old Liu. "Are you the person in charge of this mall?"

Old Liu was slightly taken aback but, out of courtesy, replied, "Yes. My name is Liu Zhendong."

"Meng Kexi," he stated his name with a slight nod.

Old Liu's expression changed. "The developer of Longhu Mountain?"

His sense of alarm grew. Meng Kexi was far more powerful than him; they weren't in the same league financially. A worried thought crossed Old Liu's mind.

This fatso must have come specifically for Master Xia Tian...

Meng Kexi chuckled and turned back to Xia Liang. "Mister Xia, would you be willing to come to Longhu Mountain? I'm prepared to build you your own Taoist temple, several times larger than this shop."

Old Liu panicked. The offer was so tempting that even he was moved! "Master Xia Tian, I... I, Old Liu, am willing..." he blurted out.

Before he could finish, Xia Liang raised a hand slightly, stopping him. He looked at Meng Kexi.

"Boss Meng, I believe I've already told you that I only do fortune-telling. For now, I'm not taking on any other business."

Meng Kexi's face stiffened slightly before he forced a smile. "In that case, I'll have a reading."

He could see that no deal would be struck today. It was better to leave a good impression on Xia Liang to make it easier to recruit him later.

As he said this, Meng Kexi gave a faint smile and transferred the payment to Xia Liang. Xia Liang glanced at him, then looked away.

Meng Kexi asked, "How is it, Mister Xia?"

Xia Liang shook his head slightly. "You face a minor disaster, but it shouldn't be a major problem."

"A minor disaster?" Meng Kexi scoffed inwardly. In his view, there was nothing that money couldn't solve.

Although he was dismissive, his expression showed no disrespect. After all, in his eyes, Xia Liang was a living cash cow. It was best not to offend him if he could help it.

Meng Kexi feigned curiosity. "And what might this minor disaster be?"

Xia Liang shook his head, not answering the question directly. "Boss Meng, if you believe me, go back and shut down the cliff swing attraction in your scenic area. Otherwise, there will be an accident within two days."

"The cliff swing?" Meng Kexi frowned.

He had imported that attraction from abroad. As soon as it launched, it received rave reviews from tourists. Longhu Mountain, being the first scenic spot in the country with a cliff swing, had become a must-visit destination for all sorts of internet celebrities.

Before that, the consumers at Longhu Mountain were mostly middle-aged and elderly people who believed in gods and Buddhas, with the occasional pious men and women seeking blessings for marriage or their future. Ultimately, however, the younger demographic was somewhat lacking. But since the introduction of these new projects, the park had attracted many thrill-seeking young people, further boosting consumption at the scenic area.

The cliff swing had become one of Longhu Mountain's most popular attractions.

"Well... alright, I understand." Meng Kexi nodded and stood up. "Mister Xia, I won't disturb you any longer. I'll pay another visit some other day."

Xia Liang waved him off, and Meng Kexi turned and left.

Old Liu chuckled. "Master Xia Tian, you've indirectly saved Meng Kexi! These days, you can't afford the slightest negligence with those park facilities. Once an accident happens and gets posted online, the tourist traffic for that scenic spot will plummet."

Xia Liang listened and shook his head slightly. "No," he said, "it will still happen."

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