Taking the elevator to the orthopedic inpatient ward, they walked down the corridor and arrived at a room.
Assistant Yan pushed open the door and led Chen Yan inside. Chen Yan immediately took in the room—it felt just like a luxury hotel room.
The windows were bright and clean, and the central air-conditioning was on. There was an LCD TV on the wall, along with a sofa and a coffee table.
It even had a separate bathroom.
The only thing different from a hotel room was the hospital bed. The bed was still a standard hospital bed—this couldn't be changed because a professional hospital bed needed to meet emergency standards.
Then, Chen Yan saw President Fang.
The man was lying on the bed, one leg already splinted and wrapped up. When Chen Yan entered, President Fang was browsing something on his phone.
Hearing someone come in, President Fang raised his head. Assistant Yan quickly walked over, "Boss, I've brought Mr. Chen."
President Fang's round, chubby face immediately broke into a smile. His eyes fell on Chen Yan, and his tone was very enthusiastic: "Mr. Chen! Teacher Chen! Finally, you're here..."
As he spoke, he made a move to sit up, but his face immediately twisted in pain. Assistant Yan reacted quickly and rushed over to hold him down, "Boss, don't strain yourself..."
Chen Yan observed President Fang's performance, about seventy percent of it was an act. He waved a hand, "President Fang, just lie down and don't move. No need to be so polite."
As he spoke, he looked around the room...
Assistant Yan was very quick. Before Chen Yan could do anything, he had already moved a chair to the bedside.
As soon as Chen Yan sat down, President Fang grabbed his hand and shook it forcefully, "It's an honor to meet such an expert! However, to meet under such circumstances is due to my lack of hospitality. Please forgive me, Teacher Chen."
Chen Yan smiled and patted President Fang's hand, then gave him a once-over, "No need for formalities, Boss Fang. No one wants to encounter an accident."
Boss Fang grinned, "Teacher Chen, being young, you surely don't care about such courtesies... um..."
He glanced at Assistant Yan.
Assistant Yan immediately said, "I'll make Teacher Chen a cup of tea."
With that, he turned and left the room.
This time Chen Yan didn't stop him, knowing that he wouldn't dare sit and listen to his boss's private matters and was just making an excuse to leave.
Boss Fang prepared his words, "Xiaoyan has been with me for many years, always meticulous. I can't go a day without him by my side.
Early this morning, thanks to the Protective Jade Token you gave him! Otherwise, he might have encountered a disaster too.
For this, I have to thank you first..."
"No need! The Jade Token wasn't given, it was sold. You paid for it." Chen Yan shook his head firmly, "That transaction is over with."
President Fang nodded repeatedly, "I understand, I understand! An expert like you has principles, not getting involved in cause and effect."
Chen Yan could see that President Fang wanted to continue with pleasantries—he was really impatient with this kind of middle-aged businessman talk, so he waved his hand, "President Fang, the reason you invited me here was explained by Assistant Yan on the way. I don't like beating around the bush, let's get to the point."
"Alright, alright!" President Fang blinked, "Since Xiaoyan has told you, then please, have a good look at me..."
Chen Yan thought for a moment, "I'm not sure about other things, but I'll say this first... President Fang, whatever has recently happened to you probably has nothing to do with the villa I'm living in."
"Huh?" President Fang was taken aback.
Chen Yan said calmly, "The first day I moved into the villa, I checked the entire place. It's very clean."
After a pause, seeing that President Fang still seemed doubtful, Chen Yan shook his head, "I've been living there for many days already. If there were really something evil in the house, I would have dealt with it long ago."
President Fang nodded, acknowledging that this made sense.
"Then... what should I do?" President Fang was anxious, "Teacher Chen, you don't know. Although my fracture only required a cast, I didn't need to be hospitalized...
I've had too much bad luck recently. I thought it would be safer to stay in the hospital, in case something happens, it's easier to get help."
Thinking it over, he said slowly, "Don't worry, since I'm here, I'm definitely willing to help."
With that, Chen Yan smiled and looked at President Fang.
President Fang, being sharp, immediately said, "Nothing comes without a cost. I understand! But, Teacher Chen, what is your fee for a consultation?"
Chen Yan had already decided on the way, "It's not important to discuss the fee now. I need to see if I can solve your problem first.
If I can help, I will. The benefits I seek, I won't shortchange myself.
If I can't help, according to my rules, I won't take a penny and will leave, letting you find someone else."
President Fang spoke humbly, "I can't possibly let you do this for free. No matter the outcome, I will compensate you for your effort..."
Despite his promise, he felt more at ease. After all, it was his first time meeting Chen Yan.
The incident with the broken Jade Token was indeed shocking. But seeing Chen Yan in person, President Fang felt some doubts.
Although Assistant Yan mentioned this tenant was twenty-two years old (rental agreement had an ID copy).
But, seeing him in person, he looked just too young.
Chen Yan could guess President Fang's thoughts but didn't point it out. He then had President Fang lie down, close his eyes, and relax his mind.
Chen Yan took out his Compass and walked around the room a few times, pretending to measure and calculate something.
After a good ten minutes, he put away the compass and sat back down, then asked for President Fang's birthdate, Eight Characters, and zodiac sign...
It was all part of the act.
He had grown up with his grandmother, who, while not teaching him the craft, had taught him many tricks.
No matter how simple the task, in front of the client, it needed to look elaborate, and he had to look busy for quite some time.
That way, they felt their money was well spent.
Actually... during the whole show for President Fang, the most crucial part was Chen Yan secretly using Celestial Eye Gaze to observe, taking a few glances at him, forming a guess in his mind.
This guy's fortune seemed a bit off, with a faintly dark hue on his forehead. Using Celestial Eye Gaze, he saw black energy lingering around his head.
But, it seemed to be dissipating.
Because Chen Yan saw that the black energy didn't originate from President Fang.
To be hindered by someone?
Well, maybe not a person, perhaps it was from touching something sinister?
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