Heads swimming, Chen Xiao was utterly baffled by what he was hearing.

He really wanted to ask, "Where did that bombshell come from, sis? What does your virginity have to do with me?"

Besides, just because you say so doesn't make it true, right? What proof do you have?

Unless someone tests it out personally, who knows if it's real or fake?

But remembering Li Ziqing's repeated reminders before boarding the plane, Chen Xiao felt he wouldn't have the chance for such a test.

Brother Hua, however, cackled wickedly. "Lad, you've got some luck coming your way..."

Hearing Brother Hua's evil laughter, Wu Yufei's face flushed even redder, and she lowered her head even further.

Chen Xiao coughed awkwardly. "Ahem, Brother Hua, don't talk nonsense. Miss Wu, I see that things haven't been easy for you. How about this: while I'm in Hong Kong, I can keep you safe. But once I've finished my business, I'll be heading back. You should make plans for your future as soon as possible."

"Thank you, Chen Xiao!"

Seeing that Chen Xiao had agreed, Wu Yufei became excited. Then, she whispered, "How do you want me to thank you? I'll agree to anything. But you might have to wait a few days. I'm on my period today..."

Wu Yufei wasn't actually on her period today; it was just another small trick to delay things for a few more days.

Chen Xiao coughed again, even more awkwardly, and explained, "Miss Wu, don't misunderstand. I don't have any ulterior motives towards you, and I already have a girlfriend..."

Wu Yufei curled her lip, not doubting her own charm in the slightest. The only explanation for Chen Xiao's words was that he was being a hypocrite.

So what if he had a girlfriend? Weren't there plenty of men with wives who went out to cheat?

However, Chen Xiao's next sentence caught her completely by surprise.

"The reason I'm willing to help you is simply because my mom really enjoys watching your shows..."

Hearing this, Wu Yufei was stunned.

There was a time when her acting career was her second life.

But now, even her first life was hanging by a thread. How could she possibly care about her second life?

She said with a bitter smile, "I'm afraid I'll disappoint your mother. I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to act again."

Wu Yufei's miserable appearance stirred Chen Xiao's sympathy.

A thought occurred to him, and he asked, "Miss Wu, I'm not very familiar with the power structure in Hong Kong. Among the five major families, which is stronger, the Song family or the Zhao family?"

Wu Yufei thought for a moment and said, "The Zhao family and the Song family are pretty evenly matched. Sometimes the east wind prevails over the west wind, and sometimes the west wind prevails over the east wind. Why do you ask?"

"Oh, it's nothing. I was just asking."

Chen Xiao thought about how he still had Song Anguo as a chess piece in Hong Kong. He could consider mentioning this matter to Song Anguo.

As for whether Zhao Hongyuan would give Song Anguo face, or whether this matter could be successful, Chen Xiao wasn't sure, so he didn't bring it up.

At that moment, Wu Yufei suddenly remembered what had happened on the plane.

"Mr. Chen, you said earlier that this string of beads was bad for me. Was that true?"

Chen Xiao frowned. "Of course it was true. Otherwise, would I be so bored that I had nothing better to do? I only reminded you back then because my mom liked you. It's a pity you didn't believe me."

"I'm so sorry, Mr. Chen. It's all my fault for being blind back then... Ah, I'll throw it away right now!"

As she spoke, Wu Yufei actually took off the string of beads and pretended to throw them away.

"Why throw them away?"

Chen Xiao quickly stopped her. "The material of these beads is pretty good. They're worth a lot of money. It would be a waste to throw them away."

As he spoke, Chen Xiao took the string of beads in his hand and rubbed them casually, using his spiritual energy to wipe away the yin energy on them.

"Alright, here you go. I've already neutralized the yin energy on them. They won't affect you anymore."

Wu Yufei took the beads, feeling doubtful but not daring to show her suspicion. She quickly thanked him, "Thank you, Mr. Chen."

Chen Xiao shook his head. "You don't need to thank me yet. Let me ask you, where did you get this string of beads?"

"My best friend gave them to me. It was Qin Susu, the one who's really popular right now. Speaking of which, we haven't been in contact for a long time. After all, our statuses are different now. She's a hot commodity in the entertainment industry, while I've long become a has-been. Even if I wanted to act now, no director would hire me."

Wu Yufei sighed, feeling a wave of melancholy.

Chen Xiao had indeed heard of Qin Susu's name. She was also a very experienced actress, but she had never been very popular.

It wasn't until two years ago that she suddenly became famous because of a movie that grossed over forty billion at the box office, catapulting her into the ranks of first-tier actors.

Thinking of this, Chen Xiao smiled faintly. "What if I told you that the person who was supposed to become a sensation was actually you? Would you believe it?"

Wu Yufei paused slightly, her eyes losing focus. "Maybe. If I hadn't married Zhao Hongyuan, maybe everything would have been very different. It's a pity that there's no regret medicine in this world, and the dictionary of an adult doesn't have the word 'if'."

"You've misunderstood me."

Chen Xiao explained, "What I mean is that your luck was stolen by Qin Susu. I'm sure she has an expert guiding her from behind, using this string of beads to steal your luck."

"Because judging from your face, you're round and jade-like, with a broad and balanced forehead, nose, and chin. You should have been destined for stardom. Although Qin Susu's features are delicate, her overall structure is too compact. Her frame is too narrow, and she definitely doesn't have that much luck. In ancient times, she would have only been fit to be a maid..."

What Chen Xiao said was mysterious and abstruse, but after hearing it, Wu Yufei fell deep into thought.

She said blankly, "I remember now. I remember everything. It was shortly after she gave me this string of beads that I met Zhao Hongyuan. It was from then on that my fate began to turn unfortunate!"

Wu Yufei sighed. It was too late to say anything now. Seven years had passed, and their fates had long diverged onto two different paths.

Brother Hua, hearing what Chen Xiao said, became excited. He said with a look of glee, "Wow, lad, you can even tell fortunes! Come on, tell me mine. What's Brother Hua's destiny like?"

Chen Xiao smiled faintly. "Brother Hua, your forehead, nose, and chin are short except for one long feature. You'll be hustling and bustling for the first half of your life, but you'll have much stability in your old age, and you'll be able to enjoy a happy retirement. If you make a few right choices, you might even receive a windfall!"

"I'll be damned!"

As soon as Chen Xiao finished speaking, Brother Hua cursed with a laugh. "Lad, I think you're just joking with me. I don't need you to tell me that I'll be hustling and bustling for the first half of my life. As for my old age, I don't even dare to think about it, let alone any windfall... We people who run around on the streets are poor one day and rich the next. Sooner or later, we have to pay it all back!"

As Brother Hua was speaking, his phone suddenly rang. He answered it, but before he could say anything, he heard someone on the other end yelling, "Ah Hua, you son of a bitch, where have you run off to? Get your ass back here now, goddamn it!"