Chapter 316: Thirteen Months Pregnant

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Suddenly turning her head, she looked towards the direction of the sensed gaze.

But all she saw within the lively crowd of the banquet hall were people socializing, exchanging toasts. There seemed to be nothing out of the ordinary.

And that scrutinizing gaze had vanished, as if it were merely her imagination.

“I wonder what major Mrs. Gu pursued at school. Our company has a collaborative project with Tsinghua University. We’re hosting a seminar soon, and if Mrs. Gu has time, she could visit our company to learn more,” enthusiastically invited Mr. Cheng from Yuan Da Technology.

Lu Miao was contemplating what excuse to use for declining the offer when her phone in her pocket suddenly rang. She hastily retrieved the phone, gestured briefly, and then swiftly pulled her hand away from Gu Shiyan’s, distancing herself from the crowd and exiting the banquet hall.

Through the corridor she went, heading to the balcony at the end.

The call was from Lin Bufan. In recent years, he had managed the City God Temple side of things quite successfully. Aside from the daily expenses of the temple, he had used the remaining profits to establish a charity fund that had helped numerous people.

As the year was drawing to a close, there were plans for a charity gala event. Lin Bu Fan wanted Lu Miao to create a few talismans to be auctioned off.

“Alright, I’ll go over tomorrow.”

After ending the call, Lu Miao lingered on the balcony for a while. She disliked such gatherings and felt no inclination to engage with those people.

The balcony was adorned with various potted plants, their leaves lightly dusted with a thin layer of snow. She absentmindedly brushed off the snow from the leaves with her hand.

In the instant she turned around, a tiny leaf in her hand was flicked towards

the balcony door.

Simultaneously, a few steps away in the dim corridor outside the door, there was an eerie emptiness, devoid of any human presence.

Narrowing her eyes, Lu Miao scanned the area. From an unknown direction, a flurry of delicate petals floated gently in the air, swaying and eventually drifting down to her feet.

After a moment, the petals began to dissolve slowly.

Only a faint trace of elusive floral fragrance lingered in the air, confirming that the petals she had seen weren’t a figment of her imagination.

Upon returning to the banquet hall, she coincidentally encountered Gu Shiyan coming out to find her.

Seeing that she had removed her down jacket, he immediately reached out to hold her hand in the warmth of his palms.

“What’s wrong? Is something the matter?”

“It’s nothing. Lin Bufan asked me to paint a few talismans,” Lu Miao casually remarked.

She had long grown accustomed to Gu Shiyan’s meticulous care. It felt natural to allow him to hold her hand warmly. However, in the eyes of others, this was truly astonishing!

It was Gu Shiyan, the man who had been referred to as the “Commercial Hades” behind closed doors!

As everyone exchanged astonished glances, their determination to curry favor with Lu Miao’s influence only grew stronger.

The next morning, Lu Miao went straight to the City God Temple after breakfast.

It was almost the new year. Other than praying for peace, everyone came to pray for money. It was the time when incense was at its peak.

Because of Lu Miao’s talismans, the City God Temple had become famous for its effectiveness in recent years. There were more people from all over the country who came to ask for talismans than the locals.

Lu Miao passed through the crowd and went straight to the back hall.

Lin Bufan was already waiting there. Seeing Lu Miao, he immediately took out the talisman paper and brush he had prepared.

After Lu Miao finished drawing, she took out her camera and uploaded it to her computer, adding it into a picture album.

Lu Miao glanced at it. It was a picture album for the auction. Lin Bufan was in charge of the auction this time, and he had done all these things himself.

Seeing her look over, Lin Bufan thought that she was interested in the auction item, so he directly opened the electronic album and played it automatically.” Boss, do you want to participate? Mr Gu should have received an invitation as well.”

Lu Miao thought about how she was surrounded by people at the cocktail party last night and rejected him decisively.” No.”

Flashes of items appeared on the computer screen, showcasing the nature of this official charity auction. In simple terms, it provided various company magnates an opportunity to donate in the presence of authorities—a kind of robbing the rich to aid the poor in a different sense.

Most of the items up for auction were contributed by the attendees. They didn’t have to be overly precious, often modern craft pieces like jewelry.

Only a glimpse of an ancient painting passed by, bearing a somewhat aged appearance. Yet, Lu Miao wasn’t intrigued by art, so she didn’t pay it much heed.

As they conversed, a phone on the table rang. Lin Bufan glanced at it, rubbed his forehead in exasperation, and looked at Lu Miao, “Boss, there’s a peculiar request that’s come in for you.”

Lin Bufan had been screening all the requests that came her way in recent years. She had seen all sorts of odd things, so for him to find something strange piqued her curiosity.

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consulting a Feng Shui master.”

Lu Miao furrowed her brows, “After carrying a child for over ten months, if she hasn’t delivered by now, it’s highly likely the fetus is no longer viable. At this point, Cheng’s wife surviving is already a miracle. He should take her to the hospital immediately, rather than seeking me.”

Though she was skilled in medical arts, she hadn’t performed surgery or delivered a baby before.

Lin Bu Fan was also at a loss, “I’ve tried persuading him, but Cheng insists on finding you. He claims that only you can help his wife successfully deliver the baby.”

It was absurd beyond belief—a case of absurdity topped with absurdity.

If it weren’t for the fact that Lu Miao was here today, Lin Bufan wouldn’t have had the guts to mention it to her.

Before he could finish his sentence, Cheng called again.

Lu Miao extended her hand, and Lin Bu Fan handed her the phone. “Hello, I’m Master Mountain River whom you’re looking for. Lin Bufan has already informed me about your wife’s situation. Mr. Cheng, metaphysics isn’t omnipotent. You should take your wife to the hospital for a proper examination as soon as possible.”

“Master, I’ve finally found you!”

From the other end of the line, Cheng’s voice was teary with excitement, “My wife’s condition can’t be solved by the hospital. Only you can help. Please, save my son, save both mother and child.”

Sensing the urgency in his words, Lu Miao caught on, “Have you been to a hospital?”

Cheng stammered, hesitating for a while, “I consulted a private doctor.

Anyway, my wife’s condition doesn’t suit a hospital visit, and she can’t undergo surgery either. Master, I’m truly at a loss. Only you can save them.”

Lu Miao furrowed her brows, “Send me the address. I’ll come over this afternoon.”

“Where are you, Master? I’ll arrange a charter plane to pick you up right away,” Cheng urgently inquired.

As Lu Miao hung up the call, Lin Bu Fan’s phone received an immediate transfer of ten million yuan from Cheng, clearly an attempt to ensure Lu Miao’s commitment.

Lin Bufan was astonished, “Boss, you can perform surgery and deliver babies?”

“I can’t,” Lu Miao admitted flatly. “But the fact that he’s avoiding hospitals and resorting to private doctors suggests he knows something. And if even private doctors can’t help, it must be a medical issue that can’t be solved conventionally. That’s why he’s so desperate to find me.”

Lin Bufan nodded, “Then I’ll accompany you.”

Jiangcheng wasn’t too far from Luocheng. With Cheng’s impatience, they secured a dedicated flight route, arriving at Cheng’s residence by noon.

Upon entering the premises, they found that even though it was the time of day when Yang energy was at its peak, the spacious villa of Cheng’s family was eerily empty and gloomy..