The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 109: Issuing Orders (1)_1

She then turned her attention back to Qian Xiabai and felt that he actually looked the part. A bit thin, wearing a robe that was old and had turned somewhat white from frequent washing, but it was exceptionally clean, giving him an air of innate nobility and austerity.

She naturally believed in these things, otherwise, she wouldn’t be here at all.

Qian Xiabai sat down on an old stool and waved his hand casually, pointing somewhere, signaling for them to sit down as well.

The Ruanlin Family matriarch moved a stool to face him, placing the meat on the table beside her, while Ruan Jiaojiao was cradled in her arms and Xiu Xi stood obediently to the side.

Qian Xiabai, with his eyelids lowered, made a show of calculating with his fingers for a while before he finally spoke, "There are two good days for groundbreaking coming up soon, one is on the 25th of this month, and the other is on the 29th. If you’re in a hurry, then you’d have to wait until the month after next, which also has several good days."

"The 25th," the Ruanlin Family matriarch calculated the dates and felt that there would be enough time, and she immediately settled on that day.

However, her main reason for coming wasn’t that.

She looked over at Ruan Jiaojiao, who with curious eyes was surveying her surroundings, and Xiu Xi, whose gaze was fixed on Ruan Jiaojiao, and coaxed them, "Jiaojiao, Xiaoxi, why don’t you go outside and look around? Grandma and your Grandpa Qian are going to have a talk."

Ruan Jiaojiao knew they were being separated from the adults.

She obediently went outside with Xiu Xi, standing in the courtyard, continuing to admire the surroundings.

Meanwhile, back inside, the Ruanlin Family matriarch deliberately stood to check on them, making sure they couldn’t hear the conversation from the house, before she asked Qian Xiabai, "Brother Qian, could you divine this Bazi for me?" She then recited Ruan Jiaojiao’s birth date and time.

Qian Xiabai calculated once more, his brows frowning tighter and tighter, his expression growing more solemn.

The Ruanlin Family matriarch watched with mounting anxiety and dared not interrupt, just eagerly watching him.

After a long while, Qian Xiabai finally let out a sigh and asked, "Is this for that young girl outside?"

The Ruanlin Family matriarch nodded, then remembering he was blind, quickly responded, "Yes, how is it?"

"Big sister, we’ve been fellow villagers for so many years, and I won’t hide the truth from you," Qian Xiabai said.

The Ruanlin Family matriarch’s heart skipped a beat, only to hear Qian Xiabai continue, "Your granddaughter, I have never in my life come across such a destiny in my divinations..."

"Your granddaughter is destined for wealth and honor, the utmost wealth and honor!"

"However..." Qian Xiabai’s expression turned somewhat pained.

"Your granddaughter’s destiny is marked by misfortune. Her life is fated to be filled with calamities. If I am not mistaken, she has already overcome one. But there are two more to face; if she overcomes them, her life will be smooth sailing, rich and honorable, and no one can stand in her way. But if she does not pass through them..." Qian Xiabai sighed, the implication left unspoken.

"Then... then..." The Ruanlin matriarch’s voice quivered with fear. She didn’t care about the wealth and honor, focusing only on the calamities he mentioned, "When will these two calamities strike? Is there any way to avert them?"

Qian Xiabai pondered for a moment before replying, "There are ways, but whether it is fate or misfortune, nobody knows." Qian Xiabai sighed, his gaze shifting towards the door, as if his vision could penetrate the obstacles and settle on someone outside.