Because Xu Gui and his family were introduced by Fu's father, the Wei family treated them with great hospitality and courtesy, showing no signs of neglect.
Fu's father's friend's full name was Wei Yunkai, 48 years old this year, in his prime, but he looked rather thin and seemed somewhat absent-minded, exuding an air of illness.
"Uncle Wei, are you sick?" Fu Xia asked him with concern.
Wei Yunkai snapped out of his reverie, widened his eyes as if trying to cheer himself up, and sighed with a smile, "Yes, I'm getting old, and my body is always a little uncomfortable here and there... but it's nothing serious, just minor ailments."
"That's why I told you not to think about your work all the time, and to take better care of your health," Wei Yunkai's wife said, bringing over a bowl of soup and handing it to her husband, her words a mix of reproach and anger.
She chided, "With your brother in charge of the company, aren't you at ease?"
Wei Yunkai took the hot soup, took a sip, and sighed, "It's not that I don't trust my brother, it's just that I built this company from scratch. I don't feel at ease unless I keep an eye on it."
"I've seen it clearly now, you're just destined to be a workaholic," his wife sighed, then frowned and complained, "But, it was fine before, you were healthy then, you could abuse yourself however you wanted, but now the doctor says you need to take better care of yourself and rest more, but you won't listen at all!"
"Is company business more important than your health?"
Wei Yunkai's wife was somewhat annoyed. "Even if you don't trust your brother, don't you trust Junjun and the others? Junjun and the others are your own sons. You're not comfortable entrusting the company to them?"
Wei Yunkai glanced awkwardly at Xu Gui and the others, and said in a low voice, "Why are you saying all this in front of outsiders?"
His wife raised her voice, "If I don't explain it to you carefully in front of outsiders, will you listen? I've told you before to put the company business aside, and you readily agreed, but have you listened to me even once?" As
she spoke, tears streamed down her face. She turned away from her husband, wiping her tears, and said, "Am I saying all this for myself? Isn't it for your health? The doctor said your body can't take the strain right now. Do you have to wait until something bad happens before you realize how serious it is?"
Seeing his wife's displeasure, Wei Yunkai quickly said, "Junjun and the others are my own children. Of course I trust them, but they're so young. I'm afraid they can't handle it…"
"In the end, you just don't trust the children to be capable…"
"I didn't!"
The couple started arguing, while Xu Gui and the other outsiders sat to the side, unsure what to say, simply keeping quiet and observing.
Yuan Lu and Yang Haolin seemed a little embarrassed by the scene, looking quite uncomfortable.
Xu Gui casually grabbed a handful of cookies from the table, giving one to each of them, and said softly, "Eat cookies." She was perfectly at ease.
It has to be said that having food did reduce the awkwardness a bit, and Yuan Lu and Yang Haolin seemed more at ease.
Just as the Wei couple seemed about to argue, Yang Haolin quickly shifted the camera away, focusing on Xu Gui. Because the sound was muted, no one could hear her, only see her eating cookies one by one.
Oh, and the way she stuffed cookies into Yuan Lu and Yang Haolin's hands. Of course, she didn't discriminate; having given some to Yuan Lu and Yang Haolin, she didn't forget to give some to Fu Xia next to her as well.
Watching this scene, netizens couldn't help but sigh: Xu Gui really knows how to treat everyone fairly; everyone is taken care of.
They also felt that if Xu Gui couldn't make it as a fortune teller, she'd have a bright future as a food vlogger—not the kind that attracts viewers with sheer volume of food, but with quality—Xu Gui's food looks so delicious!
Watching her eat would probably make you eat an extra bowl of rice.
Meanwhile, as Xu Gui and her friends ate cookie after cookie, the atmosphere between Wei Yunkai and his wife across from them finally eased a bit.
"…My brother has worked under you for so long and knows the company so well. With him helping Junjun and the others, what are you worried about?" His wife, coaxed, went from crying to laughing and said gently, "Don't tell me you think my brother has ill intentions towards our family? Don't you trust him?"
Wei Yunkai was both amused and exasperated by his wife's words. He said, "What are you thinking? I've seen all the help my brother has given me over the years. How could I not trust him?"
Wei Yunkai pondered, "I was just thinking about who I should entrust the company to during my recovery. Junjun is the eldest, but he's soft-hearted. Kang Kang is more assertive than his brother, but he's too unruly and irritable…"
Speaking of which, Wei Yunkai had quite a few children: four sons and one daughter. Two of his sons were twins, and his daughter was the youngest. Apart from the two youngest, the three sons each had different personalities. The only thing they had in common was that none of them seemed to be suited to managing a company.
Wei Yunkai sighed, "This company is my life's work. I don't want to see it destroyed, so we need to carefully choose who will manage it."
His wife, her eyes still glistening with tears, blinked and asked, "Are you sure who you've chosen?"
"Not yet," Wei Yunkai replied, his gaze silently falling on Xu Gui. "That's why I've brought in outside help."
Outside help?
His wife's bewildered gaze followed her husband's, landing on Xu Gui and the others. Then, her expression also became blank. She looked at her husband uncertainly, her eyes questioning: Outside help? Just these few people?
Wei Yunkai nodded, smiling as he introduced, "This is Master Xu Gui, a diviner, incredibly accurate! Master Xu's reputation online is legendary, everyone knows her!"
He said, "So, I specifically asked her to help us calculate which child should manage our company!"
Wife: ?
She silently observed Xu Gui, pondering her husband's words: "A fortune teller?"
Seeing that the couple's gaze finally fell on them, Xu Gui finished the last cookie, clapped her hands, took the wet wipe Yuan Lu handed her, carefully wiped her hands clean, and then spoke to them.
"Mr. Wei, do you mind if I do a live stream?" she asked, pointing to the camera beside her.
Wei Yunkai glanced at the camera and generously replied, "It's alright. I know your rules, Master Xu. You can film as you please. We don't need to blur our faces."
A shrewd glint flashed in Wei Yunkai's eyes.
In any company, a change in management always brings some turmoil. However, if the next manager is handpicked by "Xu Gui," who is known online for his fortune-telling abilities, the company's employees might be more accepting of the new boss.
Especially in today's internet age, where traffic reigns supreme, inviting Master Xu could also provide a form of intangible publicity for their company.
Since he had this plan, Wei Yunkai naturally didn't mind Xu Gui's live stream, and even hoped that Xu Gui and others would stream more so that netizens would watch more.
Since the person involved had said so… Xu Gui naturally had to comply, so he directly asked Yang Haolin to turn off the sound and Ma Saikai's voice. Suddenly, the previously quiet live stream had sound again.
Netizens were immediately excited:
[Wow, finally there's sound! Without sound, I almost felt like I was watching a silent play!]
[It's been so quiet for so long, now that there's sound, I'm actually a little unaccustomed to it!]
[Hey, this person, it's Mr. Wei from a certain company! The big boss of that big company, I heard he was sick before, and now it seems he really is!]
[Wow! So he's the big boss of that company! Xu Gui's clients are getting richer and richer these days. Rich people go to Xu Gui for fortune telling, and I've also had my fortune told by Xu Gui, so I = rich, no problem.]
*
Wei Yunkai is quite a celebrity online.
He's a self-made millionaire; a certain company was founded by him. He seized opportunities when he was young, riding the wave of success, and now, although only forty-seven, he's already a billionaire. Therefore, he's always on the list of young, successful business owners whenever netizens compile lists.
Wei Yunkai was very amiable towards Xu Gui and the others, after all, he needed their help.
"I haven't been feeling well lately. The doctor said I can't overexert myself and need to rest more," Wei Yunkai told Xu Gui, explaining his situation. "The only thing I'm worried about right now is my company. It's the culmination of most of my life's work, and so many employees need to make a living. If I don't manage it well, I won't be able to sleep well."
"Not only will I be letting down my life's efforts, but I'll also be letting down the company's employees!"
"So, for my own sake and for the sake of the company's employees, I have to manage the company's affairs properly."
After a long explanation, Wei Yunkai finally got to the point: "I have five children. The two younger ones are out of the question—one is still in kindergarten, and the other is in middle school. Only the three older ones are still capable…"
"The eldest and second eldest are twins, both twenty-eight years old this year, which is an age where they should be able to take charge. The youngest is a little younger, twenty-five, but also quite capable. My current dilemma is, which of these three children is more suitable to manage the company?"
He looked at Xu Gui: "Does Master Xu have any good suggestions on this matter?"
Xu Gui: I think you've hit the nail on the head. How should I answer this?
She turned her head slightly and saw the woman sitting next to Wei Yunkai.
Wei Yunkai's wife was very beautiful, a woman in her forties with tight and clear skin. Because of her carefree life, she exuded a refined and noble air. At this moment, she sat next to her husband, looking rather restless.
"Jun Jun and the others seem to have arrived. I'll go out and see..." The woman stood up and hurriedly walked out.
Wei Yunkai smiled and said to Xu Gui, "Master Xu, you don't need to answer me first. I've already called my three sons over. After you've seen them, you'll probably have a clearer idea of which of the three is more suitable."
Xu Gui nodded with a smile.
Wei Yunkai invited them, "Have some tea, have some tea..."
While Xu Gui and the others were drinking tea, a short while later, Wei Yunkai's wife brought in Wei Yunkai's three sons from outside. In addition, there was a middle-aged man who looked very much like Wei Yunkai, but appeared to be a little older than him.
Fu Xia heard the noise and turned her head to look, and saw a group of five people walk in: Wei Yunkai's three sons, his wife, and the middle-aged man who looked very much like him.
At first glance, the five of them looked like a family… Ugh!
Fu Xia shook her head vigorously, glancing guiltily at Uncle Wei across from her. She felt that this thought in her head was completely inexplicable—thankfully, Uncle Wei didn't know what she was thinking, otherwise Uncle Wei would become Wei's enemy.
Wei Yun Kai didn't notice the subtle expression on Fu Xia's face. He happily watched his three sons arrive, their sickly complexions looking much more energetic.
He looked at the middle-aged man and asked in a friendly tone, "Big brother, why are you here too?"
Wei Yun Kai's eldest brother was named Wei Yun Qiang, and he looked very much like Wei Yun Kai, especially his eyebrows and eyes, they were practically identical. Anyone could tell they were brothers just by looking at them.
The two brothers had been very close since childhood, so when they grew up and Wei Yun Kai started his company, he arranged for his eldest brother to work there, trusting him completely.
Wei Yunqiang walked over and said, "I heard you called Junjun and the others over, so I knew it was about the company. That's why I came to check on things... So, have you decided who among the three of them will manage the company?"
He plopped down next to Wei Yunkai and said, "Actually, I think it's fine to hand the company over to any of the three brothers. They're brothers, and they have a good relationship. No matter who manages the company, the other two won't sit idly by."
Hearing this, the three brothers who had already come over repeatedly expressed their loyalty, saying that no matter which of the three brothers was in charge of managing the company, the other two would do their best to help him.
Wei Yunkai was clearly very happy with his three sons' attitude, and his expression was extremely gratified. He praised, "I know you three brothers are all good. You are all my sons. Actually, I'm at ease no matter who I hand the company over to!"
He sighed, "However, the company is not my private property. I have to be responsible for the other shareholders and the many employees... So, I have to make the right choice regarding who will manage the company."
After hearing this, the three sons all expressed that they would support whatever their father did, and the atmosphere among the three brothers was incredibly harmonious.
Adding to the fact that the three men were quite good-looking, tall and long-legged, the scene was rather pleasing to the eye.
Netizens immediately commented: "[The atmosphere in the Wei family is really good! I originally thought that brothers in wealthy families would only turn against each other, but TV dramas have misled me!]"
Clearly, Wei Yunkai was also proud of his three sons' harmonious relationship. He looked at Xu Gui and said with some pride, "How about it, Master Xu, aren't my three sons quite good?"
"..." Xu Gui silently looked at him and asked, "Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"
The information revealed in her words was quite substantial. Wei Yunkai's expression stiffened, and only one thought flashed through his mind: he suddenly had a bad feeling.
"What is the truth, and what is the lie?" he asked cautiously.
Xu Gui sighed, "The truth is, your three sons are practically fighting like cats in private, and you still think they are brothers."
Wei Yunkai's eyes widened slightly.
"What did you say?" Wei's second son was furious, pointing at Xu Gui and cursing, "You damned liar, are you blatantly lying here?"
Xu Gui looked at Wei Yunkai and said, "Mr. Wei, you specially invited me here, didn't you?"
Wei Yunkai turned his head slightly to look at the person beside him and whispered a reprimand, "Shut up!"
Wei's second son was both anxious and angry: "...But!"
Wei Yunkai looked at him without any anger or joy. Wei's second son opened his mouth, then closed it in frustration, remaining silent. However, although he couldn't speak, his eyes were still very expressive. He glared fiercely at Xu Gui.
Unfortunately, being glared at didn't bother Xu Gui at all. After all, people in their line of work were prone to attracting hatred.
"Those who aren't envied are mediocre!" Xu Gui sighed slowly, smiling at the second son of the Wei family. "So, it seems I should be considered a very talented person, right?"
The second son of the Wei family: "..."
Wei Yunkai smiled faintly, "My second son has a bad temper, and Master Xu must have found it amusing."
Xu Gui nodded with a smile, "He is indeed quite funny."
The second son of the Wei family: ? ?
The second son of the Wei family really wanted to curse, especially at Xu Gui, but unfortunately his father was sitting to the side, so he could only swallow back his words and mutter curses in his heart.
Wei Yunkai looked at Xu Gui and said, "According to Master Xu, then, what is the lie you told?"
"The lie, of course, is that the three sons of your family have a really good relationship! An incredibly good one!" Xu Gui spread his hands, indicating, "But Mr. Wei, you specially invited me here, surely not so that I would tell you a lie?"
Wei Yunkai's expression was neither happy nor angry, after all, he had already guessed what the lie was from Xu Gui's previous words.
"I invited Master Xu here because I want to hear the truth," he said sincerely. "So Master Xu can speak freely here without any reservations."
Xu Gui nodded slightly: "Since you say so, then I understand."
Wei Yunkai: …Suddenly, I'm a little unsure.
"Yunkai," Wei Yunqiang suddenly spoke up, looking at Xu Gui with a scrutinizing gaze, "Aren't you being too frivolous to entrust the selection of our company's future successor to such a young person?"
Wei Yunkai replied, "Master Xu is a diviner, which is why I invited her to be an advisor…"
"A fortune teller?" Wei Yunqiang chuckled, "Come on, when did you become so superstitious? I don't believe in fortune telling. If it were reliable, everyone would quit their jobs and just go to this Miss Xu to tell them how to get rich quick."
He said softly, "I think you're not only physically ill, but your brain is too, that's why you came up with this."
Wei Yunkai said, "Brother, don't be too critical of Master Xu. She's famous online, you can find out with a little research... And don't worry, I won't just listen to Master Xu. I have my own opinions. What Master Xu says will only be a preliminary consideration. The final decision is mine!"
He stated, "I will evaluate from all aspects to determine who among the three brothers, Junjun and his brother, is the most suitable successor!"
Hearing this, Wei Yunqiang still disagreed, saying, "Don't you think what you're doing is too frivolous? After you're done, are you going to use the excuse that this young lady is a fortune teller to convince the other shareholders of the company? Do you think that's convincing?"
"I think you've really lost your mind!"
Wei Yunqiang said with a look of utter disappointment. Of course, his reasoning was perfectly valid: "What you're doing will only make the shareholders distrust Junjun and the others even more! I think deciding who among the three brothers can manage the company shouldn't be based on one person's words or some so-called divine calculation, but on their abilities!" "
Besides, you didn't even discuss this with us beforehand. You need to understand that company matters aren't child's play. How can you decide this with such frivolous methods?" he questioned. Wei Yunkai pondered.
Wei Yunkai's wife also said softly, "What my brother said makes sense, Yunkai. How can the successor be decided based on some so-called divine calculation? Don't you know better than this Master Xu how capable the three brothers are?" Netizens couldn't help but nod in agreement. [Although I also think Xu Gui is very capable and has a brilliant plan, deciding the future successor of a company based solely on her words does seem a bit frivolous.]
[ But didn't Boss Wei say that Xu Gui's words were just for reference? The final decision rests with Boss Wei himself!]
[Although I'm a fan of Xiao Gui, it's really not appropriate for her to get involved in this matter. Boss Wei may be the owner of a certain company, but there are other shareholders and investors. Just because Boss Wei trusts Xiao Gui doesn't mean others do. This matter will likely only bring trouble to Xiao Gui in the end.]
[It seems Xu Gui's trip will be in vain. She probably won't make much money today.] [Actually, Boss Wei's older brother is quite reliable. I heard that both brothers are from the countryside, but they are very capable!] [Ha, you people are really strange.
On one hand, you say our Xiao Gui is amazing at fortune-telling, always accurate, but on the other hand, you say it's too frivolous to let her decide the successor of a company! But, if our Xiao Gui can predict the successor who can correctly lead the company to glory, without having to use the company for trial and error, how is that frivolous? Oh, so choosing a spendthrift successor based on one's own subjective will is not frivolous, right?] ... A debate broke out in the live stream, but the online arguments didn't affect Xu Gui's current situation.
Wei Yunqiang looked directly at Xu Gui and said, "This... Miss Xu, right? It seems you've made a wasted trip today. Don't worry, we won't let you go for nothing. I'll have my secretary transfer you one million yuan later, as your travel expenses!" "Now, please leave." Wei Yunqiang's attitude was visibly forceful, even arrogant.
Anyone with a high sense of pride would probably turn and leave in anger after being spoken to like that. But... Xu Gui thought: I'm not an ordinary person; I'm an ordinary tortoise.
Ordinary tortoises never give up until they achieve their goal.
As for Xu Gui's current goal, it's naturally to make money.
So... Wei Yunqiang doesn't matter; his words are just empty talk. Xu Gui pondered for a moment, then looked at Wei Yunkai and said earnestly, "Mr. Wei, if you're willing to pay me five million, I can give you a satisfactory answer and a satisfactory reason for your visit today..." "After all, you invited me here because you feel none of your three sons are capable, right?" If Wei Yunkai found even one of his three sons reliable and useful, he wouldn't have remained uncertain, even considering relying on "external forces" to decide. It must be said that Xu Gui's words truly struck a chord with Wei Yunkai.
Hearing Xu Gui's words, Wei Yunkai's heart stirred.
As for the three Wei brothers, they were furious, furious at being insulted by Xu Gui. The three Wei brothers: How are they, the three brothers, useless?
This is utter slander and insult! Wei Yunqiang narrowed his eyes and said sharply, "Miss Xu, aren't you being a bit too greedy? One million for this trip, and you're still not satisfied? You're even asking my brother for five million! This is practically extortion!"
"It's a willing buyer and a willing seller, how is it extortion? This is clearly business."
Xu Gui glanced lightly at Wei Yunqiang, her words carrying a hidden meaning:
"This gentleman, um, the other Mr. Wei, you've gone to great lengths to prevent me from staying here, are you afraid I'll say something detrimental to you?"
Wei Yunqiang's expression changed, and he declared righteously, "...Nonsense! Me, afraid you'll say something detrimental to me? I, Wei Yunqiang, have lived an upright life! I'm not afraid of your nonsense."
He sneered, "Everything I've done is for the sake of our company!"
"Oh." Xu Gui responded indifferently, still looking at Wei Yunkai. "Mr. Wei, have you thought it through? Do you want me to leave now, or do you agree to my demands, give me five million, and let me give you an answer?"
She smiled and said, "Believe me, you won't regret this answer." Wei Yunkai began
, "Since that's the case..."