Volume One, Chapter 35: Ancestors’ Tombs Bless the Gathering of Betrothal Gifts

Your marriage prospects are bright; your spouse palace is lustrous and full, promising harmony and happiness between husband and wife in the future.

“Though your words are beautiful, Master, I still don’t trust men.”

“Sister, are you so resolute because you’re planning to take the postgraduate exam? Haha!”

“I really envy you, sister! Such good fortune!”

“Master Siqiu, look at me, please! Read my marriage fate too!”

Qin Yu tilted her head with a meaningful smile. “Men are hardly the only ones unworthy of trust. The greatest taboo is staking everything on another person, becoming nothing more than someone else’s appendage—that is the true tragedy.”

“Today’s random reading for Moyan is meant to remind all the single friends in the livestream not to be so pessimistic about love. Don’t let one rotten tree make you deny the entire forest. And for couples in love, it’s important to maintain your sense of self in the relationship. As long as you and your partner share the same direction, even small quarrels will become the spice of life.”

“Siqiu wishes all single friends here to find their destined one soon, and all couples and spouses happiness and harmony.”

After Qin Yu finished speaking, the livestream was flooded with virtual gifts, ranging from a few yuan to hundreds.

Taking advantage of the surge, Qin Yu sent out the first fortune pouch of the day.

“Master Siqiu, you’re so sneaky! Sending the fortune pouch right as I send a gift!”

“Exactly! I didn’t see that coming!”

“Wife, is this your way of stopping us from sending gifts?”

“Congratulations to the friend who snatched today’s first fortune pouch.”

Qin Yu invited the winner to join the stream.

The screen flickered, and a middle-aged man with a troubled expression appeared. He spoke directly, “Our ancestral tomb is smoking.”

“Smoking tomb? Isn’t that a sign of wealth or nobility?!”

“Let me bask in the luck, hoping I pass my civil service interview next week!”

“Don’t rush to celebrate yet. If it were truly good news, would the person need to consult the master?”

“You’re right.”

“Forget what I said.”

“At first, I thought it was an enormous blessing. So I brought my son, who’s about to take the college entrance exam, to pay respects at the tomb. But after that, every night I dreamed of an elderly man with white hair berating me for being unfilial.”

“I later checked our family photo and realized the old man haunting my dreams was my great-great-great-grandfather.”

Qin Yu calculated silently.

“How often do you visit the tomb?”

The man looked slightly embarrassed. “We used to go every holiday. But since my son started high school and my business grew, we’ve gone less. Still, we never miss Qingming.”

Qin Yu nodded, understanding. “Your ancestor is lonely and bored down below. Since you haven’t visited, he’s grown resentful. Hoping to see you, he accumulated some virtue to bring your family to him.”

“I don’t know why, but this ancestor seems rather adorable.”

“More than adorable—he’s quite inspirational!”

“That’s what ancestors are—infinitely tolerant of us no matter what we do, and still sheltering their descendants.”

The man felt deeply ashamed. “Master, what should I do to appease his anger?”

Qin Yu considered. “Burn more paper money for him. It’s not easy for him to find a considerate spirit down there.”

“I suspect our ancestor is working hard to save up for bride price!”

“When the host says this with a straight face, it’s oddly endearing.”

“What about my great-great-great-grandmother?” the man blurted out, then asked, “Can ghosts remarry?”

“She’s already reincarnated. Your ancestor managed to become a minor official down there, so your whole family will rely on his protection.”

The man understood immediately and thanked her sincerely. “Thank you, Master Siqiu, for your guidance.”

With the matter resolved, Qin Yu was about to send the next fortune pouch when a backstage message popped up. Her gaze flickered, but she didn’t rush to open it; instead, she sent out the pouch in her hand.

Butterfly sent out “True Love Eternal.”

After a brief pause, a beautiful tech-savvy woman appeared on screen, her big eyes, high nose bridge, and smiling lips radiating charm. Her gentle smile was like a March breeze, melting hearts from within.

“Beautiful lady, stick around!”

“She looks familiar.”

“Beauty, I have a friend who wants your contact info.”

“Don’t make things up.”

“It’s Li Diemeng! One of the Candy Girls members!”

“Yes, I knew she looked familiar!”

“Di Meng, I’m your fan! You’re so gorgeous!”

“Do you all really think she’s pretty? Honestly, she looks a bit scary to me.”

“Her face is too much like an internet celebrity—no distinguishing features…”

“Yeah! I don’t get how you all find that kind of plastic surgery face attractive. Her chin could stab me! That nose is like a slide…”

“Oh, you’re just jealous of our Di Meng!”

“Jealous of Li Di Meng? She’s not even a match for a finger of our Yu Zhi!”

“Hey, as Yu Zhi’s fan, don’t start a fight. Let’s not bring trouble to her.”

Li Di Meng’s eyelids drooped slightly, hiding the pride in her eyes. True to her girl group roots, she commanded the camera well, her calm expression and downcast gaze lending her a touch of vulnerability.

Her cherry-red lips parted, voice sweet and polite, “Master Siqiu, I’ve heard you’re very accurate in your readings. I’d like to know if I’ll get the role this time.”

“Is it ‘The Story of Li Qiang’? I heard the Candy Girls are shifting to acting, with Song Yu Zhi and Li Di Meng being groomed for stardom.”

“‘The Story of Li Qiang’ is my favorite female lead drama. Hope the director doesn’t mess it up.”

“And our Yu Zhi? I’ve never heard any news about her.”

“Song Yu Zhi keeps a low profile. No surprise—she hardly posts on Weibo.”

“Sigh, Yu Zhi is too low-key, making her fan club worry endlessly. Sisters, I’m off to Weibo to hype her up—be right back!”

Li Di Meng noticed the topic suddenly shifted to Song Yu Zhi and discreetly pinched her fingertip under the table, but her smile remained flawless.

Qin Yu saw everything and replied with a double meaning, “Everything you desire, you shall have.”