Chapter 578: Omen of Disaster in the Right Eye
Chapter 578: Omen of Disaster in the Right Eye
After waking up from her afternoon nap, Lu Jiaxin felt her right eye twitching. She recalled a saying she had heard before: "Left eye twitch for wealth, right eye twitch for disaster."
She called Yan Yijun, Qian Xiaoxiao, and Miaona into the room and said to them, "My right eye has been twitching non-stop. I don't know what misfortune might befall me, so I want you all to be extra vigilant lately."
Miaona was perplexed. "Boss, what does the twitching of your right eye have to do with disasters?"
Qian Xiaoxiao explained to her, "It's not superstition, but rather a sign of impending disaster. Sis Jiaxin, you don't have to be afraid. We will protect you."
Lu Jiaxin told them that she just wanted them to be more alert during this period and to keep strangers away. Although she often joked about Su Heyuan's superstitions, she now preferred to believe in them rather than dismiss them when it came to her own situation. After all, one's life was precious, and being cautious was never a bad idea.
When Nie Zhan returned home that evening, he noticed a small piece of red paper stuck on Jiaxin's right eye. Intrigued, he asked, "What's that for? Are you trying out some ancient makeup style?"
Lu Jiaxin couldn't help but laugh at the idea of ancient makeup involving a small piece of red paper on the eyelid. "No, it's because my right eye has been twitching all day. I called Master Qian, and he suggested putting a small piece of red paper on my eyelid to ward off bad luck."
Frowning, Nie Zhan said, "I remember you saying that the left eye twitching brings wealth and the right eye twitching brings disaster. Last time your left eye twitched, you thought it meant a financial opportunity, and you were willing to take risks. Now that your right eye is twitching, does it foretell financial loss?"
The previous time Lu Jiaxin's left eye had twitched, she had used it as an excuse to coax Nie Zhan. So, when her right eye started twitching this time, she immediately thought about her safety rather than financial loss. Nie Zhan's words, however, reminded her that a right eye twitch could signify either danger to her life or financial misfortune.
"Then what do you think might be the cause of my financial loss?" Lu Jiaxin asked.
Nie Zhan laughed it off. "I was just joking. You take it so seriously!"
Lu Jiaxin did take it seriously, but not blindly so. She hadn't made any enemies, so the probability of her being shot was almost zero. As for kidnapping, every time she went out, there were three cars, with bodyguards in the front and rear vehicles, and her own car was bulletproof and shockproof. It would be suicidal for kidnappers to target her with such heavy security, so financial loss seemed more likely.
Seeing her reaction, Nie Zhan regretted his careless words.
That evening, as Lu Jiaxin lay in bed, she racked her brain trying to think of any major events that had happened this year, but she couldn't come up with anything conclusive, which only made her more anxious.
Nie Zhan held her hand and said, "I was just making a casual remark, and you took it so seriously. Don't worry, the situation in Hong Kong has been stable lately, and the unrest abroad has limited impact on us."
"You go to sleep. I'll go for a walk downstairs," Lu Jiaxin said.
Not wanting to leave her alone, Nie Zhan accompanied her to the backyard garden. As they strolled, they chatted about the company, vacations, and the economy, eventually leading to the topic of their engagement.
"I heard that Master Zhang returned today. I'll send someone to deliver the invitation tomorrow. Once he has time, we'll visit him together to discuss the pre-engagement arrangements," Nie Zhan said.
The reason they hadn't set a date yet was because Master Zhang, a master whom Elder Nie trusted and who was also well-known in Hong Kong, had been away.
"Let's schedule the engagement banquet for the second half of the year, around the Mid-Autumn Festival, or if not then, around New Year's Day. We'll be busy with year-end matters, so it's best to avoid that period, or we'll be too tired," Lu Jiaxin suggested.
"Okay," Nie Zhan agreed.
The couple walked in the garden for over half an hour. When they returned, seeing that Lu Jiaxin still showed no signs of sleepiness, Nie Zhan decided to engage in deeper conversation with her.
As she eventually tired and fell asleep, Nie Zhan sighed, "We're all highly educated people, yet so many of us are superstitious."
Not only Lu Jiaxin but also Zong Shimeng, Hu Zhifang, and others held such beliefs. Nie Zhan, on the other hand, was a non-believer. If the gods and Buddhas truly existed, then why would there be so much injustice in the world?
On this topic, Lu Jiaxin and Nie Zhan had no common ground. The next day, Lu Jiaxin called Su Heyuan, "Are you free tonight? I'd like to treat you to dinner."
Su Heyuan joked, "Why are you suddenly free to treat me to dinner today? Did Nie Zhan upset you?"
Lu Jiaxin scolded him for his ill-omened words, "Nie Zhan and I are doing fine! I have something to discuss with you, but it's not something I can explain over the phone. I'd like to talk about it in person during dinner."
"Let's go for Japanese cuisine," Su Heyuan suggested.
Lu Jiaxin disliked Japanese food and immediately refused, "Let's just eat at home. By the way, don't invite Sister-in-law. Today's matter is a bit special, and it's better to keep it from too many people."
Su Heyuan was so agitated that he wanted to rush over to her company, but in the end, rationality prevailed.
That evening, as soon as they met, Su Heyuan eagerly asked, "What's the matter? Why can't it be said over the phone but must be discussed in person?"
Lu Jiaxin explained, "My right eye has been twitching all day. You know the old saying, 'Left eye twitch for wealth, right eye twitch for disaster.' I'm wondering what kind of disaster it might foretell."
Su Heyuan immediately straightened his body and asked worriedly, "When did it start twitching? Is it frequent?"
Lu Jiaxin shared the timing, "It started twitching when I woke up from my afternoon nap yesterday, and it was still twitching at noon today. It's not very frequent, just an occasional twitch."
"Master Zhang returned the day before yesterday. Why don't we ask him to do a reading for you?" Su Heyuan suggested.
Lu Jiaxin had no intention of getting a reading done. She had ready excuses, "I've heard that one shouldn't get their fortune told too often, as it can thin out one's luck. From now on, you shouldn't get your fortune told too frequently."
Su Heyuan was taken aback, "Who told you that? I've never heard of such a saying."
"I can't tell you who it was, but just take my word for it," Lu Jiaxin insisted. This advice had come from an elderly relative on her grandmother's side, an elderly woman revered as a "fairy lady" by others, who practiced feudal superstitions.
"So, what are you planning to do about your right eye twitching?" Su Heyuan asked.
Lu Jiaxin shared her plans, "I'm not sure if it's a sign of danger to my life or financial loss. To guard against any potential threat to my life, I'll have bodyguards accompany me whenever I go out from now on."
She paused before continuing, "I'm also planning to sell off the two buildings in Dili Gen and some high-end apartments and residences."
She intended to keep the land and develop it herself later. Whether she would sell the properties after development or retain them for rent would depend on the situation at that time.
"Dili Gen is such a prime property. If you sell it, you may not be able to buy it back," Su Heyuan remarked.
Lu Jiaxin smiled, "From the time of purchase until now, the property prices in Dili Gen have risen by 65% compared to when we bought them. After deducting the interest, we've made a 56% profit."
Indeed, over the past year, property prices had skyrocketed. According to data released by authoritative agencies, average property prices had increased by more than 40% compared to the same period last year. For luxury properties in prime locations like Dili Gen, the increase was even higher.
Su Heyuan was impressed by these figures and couldn't help but feel envious. In just over half a year, they stood to make a profit of over a billion yuan from this project. Ah, he was still too poor. His company's small scale meant that even with good projects, he couldn't secure them.
(End of Chapter)
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