Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 902: Chapter 876: They’re All the Same After All

Who would have thought that the mild-mannered Fugui is so skilled in debate, leaving Liumei completely unable to find any reason to refute him.

But it’s clear to see that she’s already been swayed a bit by what he’s saying.

”So, you still don’t believe what I said, I’ll call your master right away.”

Fugui absolutely refuses to believe that as a materialist and a Ph.D. student, he couldn’t out-debate an old mystic lady. If he couldn’t marry this wife, he’d feel like all those years of studying were for nothing!

As the two were speaking, the phone at Liumei’s house suddenly rang with an eerie sound.

It was already late at night, and the sound was somewhat unsettling.

Liumei went to answer, thinking it was her mother, but surprisingly it was her master!

”Are you home?”

”Ah! Master!”

Upon hearing this, Fugui immediately wheeled over to the phone quickly.

”Why do you always maintain that impulsive nature, young lady? I wasn’t even finished speaking and you hung up! Luckily, I came down the mountain and am staying at a fellow villager’s house with a phone. Been calling for a while but your cell was off. Suddenly, I thought to ask your mom, and realized you were too impulsive...”

”She’s impulsive because you provoked her! Whatever you have to say, say it to me.” Fugui didn’t wait for Liumei to speak and directly put on the speakerphone, rudely placing the receiver down.

For someone who continually pours nonsense into Liumei, he surely does not need to be polite.

”Huh... Wenqu Star?” The master didn’t expect it to be a man, hearing the young voice immediately guessed his identity.

”I’m Liumei’s fiancé, your actions have already—”

”When are you two getting married?” The master sounded particularly excited.

”In the summer, we’ll send you an invitation then. I’m definitely marrying her!”

Don’t even think about snatching his fiancée from him! Fugui was ready with all sorts of theoretical arguments. If this old charlatan dared to make excuses, he’d counter them all with reason, regardless of whether Liumei was deemed unlucky or strong-willed, none of that could overshadow the greatness of their leaders, crush them!

Suddenly realizing that all those years of earnest study were actually useful, countering others was truly universal.

Really wanted to roar out loud that all feudal superstitions were nothing but paper tigers!

Fugui hadn’t even unleashed his big move yet, when delighted words came from the other side.

”Good good! Getting married is good! The sooner this happens, the better, it’s best to get the marriage certificate quickly, once past this phase, there will be no more issues.”

”Our great leader taught us— huh?”

What kind of situation is this?

What happened to the usual routine?

Where was the opposition?

Fugui went silent, and so did Liumei, who was beside him.

The two exchanged a glance, clueless about what this situation was.

”I called you this time to talk about this matter, to say that Liumei’s aura has been somewhat intense lately. As long she stays with you, there’s no problem, just make sure not to separate, the sooner you marry, the earlier the crisis resolves. In the future, as a couple, don’t argue and live well, ensuring a long-lasting loving union.”

”Uh...”

There was no way to follow that!

”But this child is too impatient, I barely started speaking and she hung up the phone, not even listening to me complete. Pass the phone to Liumei, I need to talk to her.”

Fugui handed the phone to Liumei, this master’s response was truly perplexing.

Upon thinking deeply, she seemed genuinely concerned for Liumei, otherwise, why would she call in the middle of the night?

”Master.” Liumei took the phone.

”Liumei, ah, Master is happy to hear you’re getting married, let me tell you something: Master has studied metaphysics all her life, focusing on fate and seeing the threads of relationships, but aside from those three things, everything changes. As long as you work hard, apart from those three things, everything can be altered. Put effort into your marriage, don’t mind talk about unlucky fate.”

Fugui smacked his lips, hey! You, an old mystic, are stealing my lines!

”Master...” Liumei’s eyes glistened with tears.

”Those who predicted your fate spoke too absolutely; I never agreed with dividing people’s fates into higher or lower levels. With hard work, you can definitely change your destiny, and even if you can’t change fate, you can still change your outlook, ensuring joy every day.”

”Then why didn’t you tell her sooner!” Fugui rudely accused.

”I have tried a few times, but she didn’t believe it. Anxiety arises from care; she cares too much about her family. I bluffed her into thinking that mastering martial arts would bring good luck, and so she trained relentlessly— otherwise, she loves eating so much, how else could she win martial arts championships? Everything in life has two sides. Remember this, Liumei: anything causing you pain is something you care about deeply. Use this pain well, and you’ll get what you desire. Besides life and predetermined luck, everything else can be achieved through effort. Even if, hypothetically, how much money one can earn is fixed, heaven hasn’t decided whether one will live happily or sadly. Live each day happily, and you won’t regret coming to this world.”

Fugui was speechless.

How is this old mystic different from what I imagined?

This is not a mystic; they’re stealing lines from psychiatrists, speaking words full of philosophy!

Wow...

Liumei raised her middle finger, ”Master! You’re not fair! So my hard childhood was your bluff all along?”

Standing on wooden stakes she didn’t want to stand, Master said standing well would prevent her dad from catching colds, so she did.

Holding horse stance despite aching legs, Master said holding well would prevent her mom from having bad luck for a month.

Month after month, year after year, she has won several national women’s martial arts championships, transforming her weak and sickly body into a healthy one.

”This is what we call teaching according to aptitude! Destiny is something that can’t be wholly trusted, but shouldn’t be blindly trusted either! Everything can change, so cherish the present, this Wenqu Star is not bad. I’ve calculated; your child may be destined to have—”

”No need for that! Whatever you say won’t work anymore! My child’s destiny will be fought for by himself!” Liumei hung up the phone, cheeks puffed with anger.

What’s going on!

Master had been bluffing her all along!

”Metaphysics and science, though belonging to two different ideologies and ways of perceiving the world, do have overlapping aspects. Your master has changed my impression of mystics.”

This call was no different from a psychological session.

No different at all.

Whether fate or fortune, regardless of predestination but one saying remains true.

A happy day is a day; a sad day is a day too. Striving doesn’t necessarily change fate, but without striving, one gets no chances at all.

Be your own master, do what you can first, and then leave the rest to fate. A calm heart that remains undisturbed may perhaps be the common goal shared by psychiatric representatives like Fugui and Qian, and metaphysics researchers like Liumei’s master.

”...Okay, I understand.”

Qian listened to Liumei recount the details and hung up the phone, letting out a long breath.

She explained the matter to Yu Minglang.

”That’s the story, and we can head back now, their issue is resolved.”