pertwk Chapter 32 Special effects aren't only for cooking.
Chapter 32 Special effects aren't only for cooking.
Lu Ziqiao put his arm around Martin and walked to the side, whispering, "Master Ma, am I really not destined to make a fortune?"
And what you said about me getting married and needing to earn money for baby formula—are those things true?
Martin smiled slightly. "Fate is something that exists if you believe in it, and doesn't exist if you don't."
Lu Ziqiao said with a bitter face, "Master, can you help me defy fate? I'm willing to pay more!!"
"This... isn't about adding more money. Ziqiao, don't be too demanding in everything; be content with what you have."
Martin patted Lu Ziqiao on the shoulder and said, "Remember, no matter what fate brings, maintaining an optimistic attitude and cherishing the present moment is the true meaning of life."
When Martin heard Lu Ziqiao mention adding money, he hesitated for a moment, but ultimately refused.
In fact, the ancient book that Martin read did record some methods for defying fate.
Regardless of whether the story is true or false, even if Martin successfully helps Lu Ziqiao defy fate, the transformation effect can only last for one day. It is estimated that Lu Ziqiao will be reduced to his original form on the second day, so it is meaningless.
Most importantly, defying fate has a huge backlash on the body, and Martin doesn't want to kill himself.
"Alright, that's enough about the fortune telling. I need to cook."
Martin was really hungry.
Lu Ziqiao, his cunning mind at work, thought, "If you don't take advantage of a good deal, you're a fool," and said, "Wait a minute! How about this, Master Ma, we're friends, can you ask me another question?"
"Give it to me? Well... okay, just this once." Martin just wanted to get rid of Lu Ziqiao as soon as possible, so he agreed.
"Okay, okay!"
Lu Ziqiao was overjoyed and quickly said, "Master Ma, what I want to ask is when the extra rent for the vacant room 3602 can be resolved? This matter is also related to you, so I hope you can give me some hints and help me resolve it."
Martin laughed immediately upon hearing this.
He knew about this even though he wasn't the one who knew.
He pretended to do some calculations with his fingers, pondered for a moment, and said, "You're lucky, this matter can be resolved today."
Lu Ziqiao slapped his thigh excitedly, "Really? That's great! Uh, I wonder how to solve this?"
Martin said mysteriously, "It cannot be said, it cannot be said, it is a secret of heaven. Just let nature take its course."
Martin: If we reveal Guan Gu's story and something goes wrong, causing him to miss out on moving into the Love Apartment, that wouldn't be good. So let's leave it at that.
Hearing Martin say this, Lu Ziqiao was too embarrassed to ask any further questions, so he simply scratched his head and went back to sit on the sofa.
How can it be solved today? Do you think anyone would be stupid enough to come to us for help?
Chen Meijia grabbed Martin's arm and shook it, saying in a cute tone, "Martin, can you do my fortune too?"
Martin snapped his fingers and rubbed his hands together.
Chen Meijia said, "Hehe, I don't have any money... but I can cook for you, how about that?"
"Cooking... isn't impossible, but cooking one or two meals won't make a difference. What if there's karma... Meijia, you don't want to become disabled at such a beautiful age, do you?"
Martin grinned mischievously.
Chen Meijia shrank back and held up one finger, saying, "I... I can cook for you for a month!"
"A month?"
Martin raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself that this was a good deal!
Chen Meijia thought Martin thought it wasn't enough, so she quickly held up four fingers.
"Two months! Or... or three months?"
"Okay! Deal!"
Martin made the decision immediately.
We can't let Meijia add any more, otherwise it would be a bit greedy.
"Mika, who do you think you are?"
Chen Meijia's expression froze.
No, can't we just ask properly?
"I...I want my marriage fortune told."
"Marriage? Not fortune?" Martin looked at Chen Meijia in surprise.
He thought Chen Meijia would consult fortune tellers like Lu Ziqiao.
Chen Meijia flung her hand away and said, "Money is just an external thing; you can't take it with you when you die! I'm not as shallow as Lu Ziqiao!"
Lu Ziqiao, who was eavesdropping on the sofa, said with dissatisfaction, "Hey! I'm still here. Could you please keep your voice down when you're talking bad about me?"
"cut!"
Chen Meijia rolled her eyes at him.
Martin said, "Marriage is possible. Tell me your date of birth and basic information."
Name: Chen Meijia
Birthday: February 12th, 2:22:22 PM
Age: 21 years old
Blood type: O
Height: 167 cm
Weight: 46 kg
Constellation: Aquarius
Occupation: Part-time job
Relationships: Single!
Lu Ziqiao suddenly stood up, staring at him and asking, "Wait! Didn't you say you're a Scorpio? Are you so bad at math that you can even get your zodiac sign wrong?!"
Chen Meijia decided not to hide it anymore and explained, "Pah! This is what my mom taught me. Scorpios are the most vengeful and vengeful of all the zodiac signs! As long as a scumbag hears that you're a Scorpio, he won't dare to mess around."
Lu Ziqiao said admiringly, "Your mother is really shrewd; they say experience counts!"
"Hmph! If it weren't for meeting a heartless bastard like you, I would be living a happy life by now!"
Chen Meijia's face practically screamed "regret".
Lu Ziqiao, unusually, didn't retort, but turned his head away to continue eavesdropping.
Chen Meijia looked at Martin and asked, "Martin, is this information enough?"
"Enough."
Martin took out a tortoise shell and a few copper coins from his pocket, put the coins into the tortoise shell, and shook it while muttering incantations.
"The universe, with its myriad transformations, ultimately operates on the principle of balance, governed by Yin and Yang and the Five Elements!"
A golden light suddenly appeared on the tortoise shell.
Chen Meijia's mouth opened slightly, thinking she was seeing things, and she couldn't help but rub her eyes.
Lu Ziqiao, who had been eavesdropping and spying nearby, was also stunned.
What the hell?
Differential treatment?
A glint of light flashed in Martin's eyes as he took in the portrait.
He quickly ended the spell.
My legs went weak and I almost knelt on the ground.
Fortunately, I managed to grab the table with both hands, otherwise I would have made a fool of myself.
Damn! I was hoping to go for a big one, but it actually turned out to be too big...
Chen Meijia stammered, "Master Ma... what was that golden light on the tortoise shell just now?"
Martin, pale-faced, forced a smile and said, "It's nothing, just scattered light reflecting off the tortoise shell."
"astigmatism?"
Chen Meijia clearly didn't believe it.
If it was astigmatism, why isn't it there now? I'm not a three-year-old!
Chen Meijia's tone became increasingly respectful as she asked, "Master Ma, what did you divine?"
Martin nodded and said, "Meijia, your marriage is complicated and tortuous. It's a tangled mess that you and your true love will go through many difficulties before you can finally get married and form a happy and fulfilling family. He will always pamper you and love you dearly."
"Who is my true love? Where can I find him?" Chen Meijia blurted out.
"Come."
Martin beckoned mysteriously.
Chen Meijia turned her face away.
"*~＃…￥&".
Lu Ziqiao's ears are almost turning into donkey ears.
What?
Martin said, with an air of "This is all I can do for you," that "I can only tell you this much; the rest is up to you to understand."
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Chen Meijia: "Far away, yet so close? What does that mean? Could it be... Ziqiao? No, no, no! I only have hatred for him, no love. How could he possibly be my true love? I must not have understood the meaning of that sentence. Yes! That must be it!"
Martin: Haven't I made myself quite clear? My implication... no! This is practically an explicit statement, isn't it?
Martin's complexion improved a bit. He pointed to the washed vegetables and said, "Okay, that's done. Now it's your turn to keep your promise. I'm going to lie down on the sofa for a while and let me know when the food is ready."
Martin packed up his gear, went to the sofa, and plopped down on it.
I just used my true skills to tell fortunes, which completely drained his energy and spirit. He really can't take it anymore.
Lu Ziqiao leaned closer and said resentfully, "Master Ma, you're being unfair! Why did you use a magic instrument and special effects to tell Meijia's fortune, but you just pinched my fingers?"
"I am your half-brother, from the same father and mother, and we live under the same roof! How can you treat me differently?"
"No, you have to give me more..."
"Phew~"
Hearing the soft snoring, Lü Ziqiao was startled and looked closely.
Well, this old man actually fell asleep...
Lu Ziqiao opened his mouth, but in the end it turned into a sigh. He got up, went back to his room, and took a blanket to cover Martin.
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