A single divination predicts life and death; the entire internet begs me to start a live stream.

Chen Bufan's finger stopped on that old photograph.

The photo has yellowed.

But the Chen family ancestral home in the photo is still clearly visible.

Blue brick courtyard wall.

Wooden gatehouse.

There are two characters written on the plaque above the door.

The Chen Residence.

In the courtyard, a woman is holding a young child.

The child is very young; his face hasn't fully developed yet.

But you can already see a resemblance to Chen Bufan in his eyes and brows.

That's him.

He was a child.

Chen Bufan stared at the photo, and a flood of memories came to mind.

Lu Changsheng stood opposite him, still gentle.

She even poured him another cup of tea.

"Mr. Chen."

"I've kept this photo for many years."

Chen Bufan looked up.

"You've been to the Chen family's house?"

Lu Changsheng smiled.

"certainly."

"I visited the Chen family's house more than 20 years ago, before it was burned down."

He said this in a very soft tone.

It was as casual as if you were saying you'd been to an old friend's house for tea.

But the temperature in the tea room seemed to drop as well.

"That fire."

"You're here too?"

Lu Changsheng did not deny it.

They did not admit it either.

He simply looked at Chen Bufan and said calmly:

"If the Chen family had been willing to cooperate back then, you wouldn't be the only one left."

boom.

These words were like a red-hot iron nail, driven straight into Chen Bufan's chest.

His hand slowly pressed down on the table.

The rim of the teacup trembled slightly.

A thin ring of ripples appeared on the surface of the tea.

Chen Bufan looked at Lu Changsheng.

For the first time, a hint of murderous intent flickered in his eyes.

Say it again.

Lu Changsheng remained calm.

"Mr. Chen."

"Your eyes look a lot like your father's right now."

"That's how he saw me back then."

"pity."

Lu Changsheng sighed.

"Those with tough bones usually don't live long."

Chen Bufan slowly stood up.

The teacup on the table shattered with a snap.

Tea dripped out along the crack and onto the table.

Lu Changsheng did not move.

He didn't even blink.

Outside the tea room, the conversations inside the banquet hall continued.

No one noticed that something was wrong inside.

Chen Bufan stared at Lu Changsheng.

"What is my father's name?"

Lu Changsheng looked at him.

"Mr. Chen wants to know?"

Chen Bufan's voice was frighteningly low.

"explain."

Lu Changsheng picked up his teacup and slowly took a sip.

"It's not the right time yet."

Chen Bufan felt a surge of anger rising within him.

"Are you looking for death?"

Lu Changsheng smiled.

"Mr. Chen."

"You can't kill me."

"At least we can't kill him tonight."

Chen Bufan suppressed his anger, calmed down, and sneered.

"You can give it a try."

The light in the tea room flickered suddenly.

Lu Changsheng put down his teacup.

"Of course, since Mr. Chen can't kill me, I won't kill Mr. Chen either."

"Mr. Chen has the 'Record of Destiny' on him."

"And the 'Record of Destiny' is the last thing of value that the Chen family still has."

"Therefore, changing your fate won't kill you immediately."

"Don't worry."

He looked at Chen Bufan, his voice gentle to the point of being cruel.

"We will let you continue to live."

"It's up to you to investigate."

"Watch you break this deadlock."

"I watched you open that book again and again."

"Until Mr. Chen wore himself out."

Chen Bufan's fingers tightened slightly.

Lu Changsheng continued:

"Mr. Chen, you should have already sensed it."

"Every time you delve into the cause and effect, every time you break through the predicament, the 'Record of Destiny' is taking your life."

"You saved many people."

"But how much of your own life do you have left?"

Chen Bufan remained silent.

Lu Changsheng's smile deepened.

"I'm very curious."

"The last remaining branch of the Chen family."

"How many innings can they last?"

As soon as those words were spoken...

Chen Bufan suddenly raised his hand.

The shards of the cracked teacup on the table suddenly bounced up.

It was aimed directly at Lu Changsheng's throat.

Extremely fast.

They didn't even see what happened.

The fragment stopped half an inch from Lu Changsheng's throat.

He didn't block me.

It was like hitting something invisible.

Snapped.

The fragments shattered into powder.

Lu Changsheng didn't even move his body.

He said only softly:

"The murderous intent is too strong."

"If a fortune teller is led astray by murderous intent, he will not go far."

Chen Bufan stared at the powder without saying anything more.

This person has no destiny.

It is also not subject to ordinary cause and effect.

At least, it's not something he can easily move now.

The door to the tea room was pushed open.

Chairman Zheng, a male celebrity in a white suit, a female jewelry boss, and several other wealthy and famous people were standing outside.

They had clearly heard the noise.

But no one dared to barge in.

Lu Changsheng turned around and said gently:

"Please excuse my poor appearance."

Chairman Zheng immediately smiled and said:

"Mr. Lu, what are you saying?"

After he finished speaking, his gaze fell on Chen Bufan, clearly showing his displeasure.

"Young people have short tempers."

"normal."

The male celebrity in the white suit also gave a sarcastic laugh.

"I thought this Master Chen was some kind of amazing expert."

"So, when I'm in front of Mr. Lu, all I can do is smash a cup."

The jewelry store owner covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"Because they're young."

"When I first became popular online, I always thought I was invincible."

"But this world isn't a live broadcast room."

"It's not like a few fans can change the rules just by calling someone a master."

A real estate tycoon standing nearby said coldly:

"Mr. Lu's willingness to invite him is to give him an opportunity."

"Anyone else would be grateful to even get through this door."

"He's doing well."

"Ungrateful."

In the banquet hall, many people chuckled softly.

They certainly knew that Chen Bufan was very popular recently.

I also know that he broke several traps.

But so what?

This is the Nameless Clubhouse.

Everyone sitting here must be rich.

Which one doesn't matter?

Behind every single one of them are several paths that others cannot see.

In their eyes, no matter how capable Chen Bufan was, he was just a young man who had suddenly barged into the upper echelons of society.

They can tell fortunes.

It will break.

They might scare ordinary people during their live streams.

But when he actually faced someone like Lu Changsheng, he was still too inexperienced.

Lu Changsheng slightly raised his hand, signaling everyone not to say too much.

"Mr. Chen is a distinguished guest."

Please don't be rude.

These words sounded like they were trying to help Chen Bufan out of a difficult situation.

But to most people, it sounded more like a condescending tolerance.

Chen Bufan looked at these people.

They were all impeccably dressed.

Each of them had a respectable smile.

Each of them held a glass of wine in their hand and spoke of charity, healthcare, life, and value.

But in their eyes, they all see the same thing.

greedy.

fear death.

I want to prolong my life.

They wanted to seize the opportunity.

They want to exchange others' sacrifices for their own peace of mind.

Chen Bufan suddenly smiled.

Lu Changsheng looked at him.

"What are you laughing at, Mr. Chen?"

Chen Bufan did not answer.

He walked out of the tea room.

In the banquet hall, everyone's eyes were on him.

curious.

Contempt.

Playful.

There was also a hint of anticipation, waiting to see the joke unfold.

The male celebrity in the white suit, holding a glass of champagne, smiled and said:

"Master Chen, you're not angry, are you?"

"Why don't you calculate my fortune too?"

"Let's see if I can win Best Actor this year?"

Several female celebrities nearby burst out laughing.

The jewelry store owner chimed in:

"Then calculate it for me too."

"I've had some good luck these past few years, is it possible for me to open a few more stores?"

Chairman Zheng also smiled with narrowed eyes:

"Mr. Chen just said I want to buy my life."

"Then why don't you tell me, how much is my life worth?"

The laughter in the banquet hall grew even louder.

Some people genuinely find it fun.

Some people want to see Chen Bufan make a fool of himself.

Some people deliberately put him down to curry favor with Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng stood not far away and did not stop them.

He simply watched Chen Bufan quietly.

It was as if he were watching a play he had long anticipated.

Chen Bufan stood in the center of the banquet hall.

The light fell on him.

The surrounding area was filled with the richest, most famous, and most powerful people in Haicheng.

They were dressed smartly.

Speak politely.

Everyone seemed to be in control of the social rules.

Chen Bufan glanced at the crowd.

His gaze swept across the face of the male celebrity in the white suit.

Then his gaze swept over the jewelry store owner.

He glanced at Chairman Zheng.

I glanced at several real estate tycoons, hospital directors, investors, and charity directors.

Finally, the blame fell back on Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng smiled and said:

"Mr. Chen, please don't take this as a joke."

Chen Bufan shrugged:

"I'm not kidding."

Everyone was taken aback.

Chen Bufan raised his hand and gently adjusted his cuffs.

"Since they're all here."

"Then I'll give you all a free fortune telling today."

The banquet hall fell silent instantly.

The next second, the male celebrity in the white suit burst out laughing.

"free?"

"Master Chen is so generous?"

Chen Bufan looked at him.

"The first hexagram."

"Let's start with you."

The male celebrity in the white suit hadn't even had time to wipe the smile off his face.

Chen Bufan has already spoken:

"You inhaled something you shouldn't have last night."

"There's still a girl asleep in the hotel room."

The male celebrity in the white suit turned pale instantly.