"Uncle Cao, Xiao Peng is my friend. I will personally investigate this matter."
Zhao Yunhai pushed open the door and frowned upon seeing the agitated Cao Pengtian.
He knew without a doubt that this guy had likely been set up.
So many unfortunate events happening at once, how could there be so many coincidences? One had to know that many coincidences were merely long-planned schemes.
"It's Yun Hai."
Father Cao's face lit up with joy upon seeing Zhao Yunhai's arrival. It seemed his son had a close relationship with Zhao Yunhai.
He had always assumed it was just a superficial friendship based on drinking and feasting, but the fact that the young man was here in person and vowed to investigate personally clearly indicated a solid bond.
"Yun Hai, Xiao Peng is so pitiful. You must investigate thoroughly and find the person who harmed Xiao Peng."
Mother Cao said with great sadness, looking at her suffering son.
It truly showed the depth of parental love. Zhao Yunhai didn't feel sorry for Cao Pengtian, but he was certain this fellow had been careless and targeted by someone.
Cao Pengtian and a few others were among Zhao Yunhai's few friends. Although their usual activities involved drinking, eating, and chasing women, the bonds between men weren't that complicated.
"Young Master Yun, I have already dispatched people to investigate. I believe we will have results soon."
A Da whispered to Young Master Yun.
Zhao Yunhai narrowed his eyes and gave a soft hum, his thoughts unknown to anyone.
After spending some time in the ward, Zhao Yunhai left the hospital.
He wouldn't be able to get any useful information from Cao Pengtian at the moment. He could only rely on A Da's men to investigate what Cao Pengtian had been up to lately.
The bodyguard who had been protecting Cao Pengyu was still in the intensive care unit, unconscious.
Returning home, Zhao Yunhai's father, Zhao Hongwen, inquired about the matter.
News of the Cao couple staying at the hospital had spread through high-level circles. If Cao Pengtian was targeted, was someone trying to make a move against the Cao Corporation?
Zhao Hongwen, with his high status, thought more deeply. Was someone preparing to attack them, starting with the Cao family? Zhao Hongwen, in particular, had a keen sense of perception.
Anyone capable of targeting Cao Pengtian and succeeding would undoubtedly be aware of the consequences of offending the Cao Corporation.
Knowing this, yet still acting, clearly indicated they had considered the repercussions and believed they could bear them.
Finally, the information A Da's men had gathered was compiled and analyzed. It was deduced that the incident was likely due to a woman.
These individuals then compiled this information and their predictions, sending it to A Da, who then forwarded it to Zhao Yunhai.
Zhao Yunhai looked at the intelligence they had deduced and had to admit that their prediction was spot on, as he himself felt the same.
This woman named Yao Lin was an ordinary person, but the man beside Yao Lin had also been marked.
This was because Yao Lin and this man had an exceptionally close and intimate relationship.
It was precisely after this man, Gu Tianfeng, met with Yao Lin that Cao Pengtian began to fall into misfortune.
So, what method had Gu Tianfeng used to cause Cao Pengtian such misfortune without leaving any trace of human intervention?
Zhao Yunhai surmised that Gu Tianfeng would provide him with the answer.
"Arrange for people to test this person. Have Li Mingyi come over from Yunzhou. Coincidentally, it's time to act on that matter as well."
Zhao Yunhai looked at A Da and gave his orders.
"Yes, sir." A Da quickly contacted Li Mingyi, instructing him to arrive in Yanjing the next day as per Young Master Yun's command.
...
Meanwhile, Wang Fan was also in Yanjing, making a living by fortune-telling.
In Yanjing, the capital city, fortune-telling required genuine skill; otherwise, one couldn't even set up a stall.
Wang Fan's business was booming. Some envious individuals even reported him for practicing feudal superstition, but their complaints vanished into thin air.
Zhao Yunhai had specifically given instructions. Who dared to offend the Zhao family? That would be like lighting a lamp in a latrine, courting disaster.
Suddenly, Wang Fan saw a man and a woman walking towards him. A thought struck him, and he called out, "Handsome man, beautiful woman, would you like to have your fortune told?"
"You two look like a perfect match, a heavenly ordained couple. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a divination to affirm this beautiful bond?"
Wang Fan actually preferred these kinds of "suckers." As long as there was a woman present, the man, out of pride, would mostly agree to have his fortune told.
"Why don't we have one?"
Yao Lin was somewhat moved. She wanted to know the future of their relationship, to find some peace of mind.
"How much is it?"
Gu Tianfeng originally didn't believe in such things, but having been reborn, he now had a slight inclination to believe.
"Not expensive, not expensive. Ten thousand per divination. You pay if it's accurate."
Wang Fan said with a smile.
While he often had wealthy patrons, young couples like these were rare.
"Ten thousand yuan. If it's accurate, I won't shortchange you."
Gu Tianfeng felt the man was sizing him up as a gullible customer and intended to rip him off, but he was in a good mood today.
Of course, if the divination was inaccurate, he wouldn't hesitate to be unpleasant.
Gu Tianfeng pulled Yao Lin to sit at the stall, a slight smile on his lips. "Boss, if you can't divine accurately, don't blame me for being impolite."
"Tell us about our destiny together."
Yao Lin discreetly glanced at Gu Tianfeng and shyly whispered.
"Don't worry, don't worry, it will definitely be accurate. If it's not, you don't pay."
Wang Fan replied with a smile, inwardly beginning to divine their fate.
A few seconds later, Wang Fan realized they hadn't yet crossed that threshold, and their destiny seemed vague and uncertain.
It was like two clouds that had just coalesced in the sky, easily scattered by the wind.
"Mr. Gu Tianfeng, Ms. Yao Lin, have you two not yet broken through that delicate barrier?"
Wang Fan said mysteriously, his expression ethereal as if he were an otherworldly sage.
Gu Tianfeng and Yao Lin exchanged glances, both showing surprise.
The names might have been known beforehand, but this delicate barrier was something only they knew, and had never articulated.
"Then your relationship line..."
Just as Wang Fan spoke, his phone rang.
"What is it?"
Wang Fan saw it was a call from Young Master Yun and quickly answered, forgetting the couple before him.
"Is there a man and a woman in front of you?"
Zhao Yunhai's voice came through the phone.
"Mm, that's right."
Wang Fan replied calmly.
"Create some conflict between the two of them, the kind that leaves a psychological scar."
Wang Fan was about to reply when the call hung up.
"I'll continue."
Wang Fan put away his phone, coughed twice, and mentally calculated a hexagram of conflict for the couple.
With a clear understanding, Wang Fan continued, "You two can be considered lovesick souls."
"However, one person has become the crucial turning point for the greatest change in your relationship."
Saying this, Wang Fan sighed with feigned regret, "I have already said too much. Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed."
"Who is it, Master?"
Yao Lin had already started to believe him and quickly asked, her expression anxious.
"What person? How could there be an outsider? I think this guy is likely a骗子 (piàn zi - cheat)."
Gu Tianfeng muttered.
Yao Lin, ignoring his advice, looked at Wang Fan with anxious eyes, pleading with him to explain clearly who it was.
"Madam, heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. What is destined to happen will happen. Sometimes, it's best not to overthink things."
Wang Fan pretended to offer good-hearted advice, his eyes seeming to say, don't fear a third party's appearance, have more trust and understanding.
Yao Lin, being intelligent, immediately understood why he was advising her and not Tianfeng.
A seed of doubt was planted in her heart, impossible to remove.
Seeing the expression on her face, Wang Fan felt a slight sense of smugness.
See, with my slight intervention, I'm already at the peak of being a relationship wrecker.