When the old man sat down, Yun Ran finally saw his features clearly and was sowhat surprised; they were a confluence of two extre characteristics.
Ordinary Xuann people could only see the old man’s highly prosperous features; they would find it difficult to discern the imperfection entwined within his wealthy and distinguished appearance, which was that he was destined to live out his old age in solitude and die alone.
After taking a careful look at the old man’s sitting posture, along with his slightly tense body and his broad and powerful palms...
Yun Ran couldn’t help but twitch the corners of her mouth; her luck was really like no other, to actually encounter such a high-level character.
The old man was observing Yun Ran as well, and seeing her expression, for so reason, a sudden sense of vigilance arose in his heart.
He trusted his instincts very much; he had once saved his own life by relying on them.
He thought to himself: It seems, this young lady in front of is not just any ordinary swindler.
"Grandpa used to be a soldier, right?"
Though it seed like Yun Ran was asking, the certainty in her tone caused the old man’s originally smiling eyes to sharpen instantly.
"I often exercise around here, and the people nearby all know that, so what kind of accuracy is that?"
Yun Ran, however, was indifferent to the old man’s rebuttal. She not only saw the first half of his life but also noted a considerable amount of rit on him.
"You have three sons and two daughters. One son and one daughter passed away prematurely. Now, you have two sons and one daughter left. They are successful in their careers and respectful and filial to you."
The old man, who was initially just skeptical, now had a completely sullen expression on his face; the two children who died young were a sore subject for him.
But very few people knew of this matter, and the young lady before him easily uncovered this, either indicating genuine skill or that soone had investigated him.
The old man narrowed his eyes slightly; he was now just a retired old man leading a dull life, no longer of any use.
If soone had specially looked into his background, the target must not be him, but rather his three children.
Previously, the others who were instigating along with the old man started to note that he did not counter-argue, which indicated the young lady must have been correct.
"Wow, we always saw Old Man Tang ddling in other people’s affairs, but who would have thought that he was actually a soldier before! No wonder he’s so warm-hearted!"
"Wow, this young girl is pretty good. I’ve known Old Man Tang for seven or eight years now and didn’t even know he had five children."
"Could it be that she’s not scamming? If she’s really accurate, then I need to get my grandchild’s fortune told and see when he’ll find a girlfriend!"
...
Yun Ran was not affected by the voices around her, nor was she intimidated by Tang Mingshan’s oppressive gaze.
She continued steadily, "Many people must have read your face, comnting that it is of great wealth and honor, it’s just..."
Yun Ran paused, not continuing, as she felt a bit reluctant to poke at the heart of soone who was not of the Xuan Sect yet had rit.
Old Man Tang had been forced into retirent due to an injury, neither high nor low in rank, but his friendships were not with ordinary folk.
He himself was well-traveled and wise, and he knew many Xuann people; he had known for a long ti that his Life Chart was prosperous, signifying great wealth and honor.
As such, he had an exceptionally good mindset and was especially warm-hearted, prone to standing up against injustice.
Watching Yun Ran’s hesitant manner, he sneered inwardly, thinking that those looking for trouble should have found soone more experienced.
A young girl who couldn’t keep her composure, at least wait until he was fully convinced before creating a twist.
She had barely said a few words before stopping; wasn’t this just a typical stratagem!
"What is it? I, Tang Mingshan, am upright in my actions and sit straight, not fearing any crookedness or evilness. If you have sothing to say, spit it out!
I guess you’re about to say that, although I have a good fate, there is a blemish, and if I want it resolved, I would need to pay extra, right?"
Old Man Tang deliberately stated Yun Ran’s motive as wanting to scam money, to lessen her guard and make her believe she had really fooled him.
This way, it would be easier to pry out Yun Ran’s identity and true purpose. How could an old fox like him be tricked by a naive young girl?
Despite being almost called a swindler to her face, Yun Ran remained unagitated.
She spoke emotionlessly, "It’s just that in your face of great wealth and honor, there’s a hidden deficiency. Those without deep skill can’t see that you are destined for loneliness in your later years."
With a "bang" sound.
Old Man Tang couldn’t hold back anymore and slapped Yun Ran’s small stall to pieces, which demonstrated his great strength and his intense anger.
In his life, he didn’t have many sore spots; among them were the three children he had left, and this young lady in front of him dared to curse his offspring!
If not for Yun Ran’s youthful appearance, even showing a child-like plumpness, similar to a feeble chicken, that slap would have directly landed on Yun Ran.
Not to ntion breaking a few ribs, surely she would have vomited at least a mouthful of blood!
This commotion startled the onlookers who were just there for the excitent, many of them scread and staggered back.
"Grandpa Tang is that formidable?"
"God, I only knew he was a soldier, but have never seen him lay a hand on anyone; this is just too frightening."
"If soone cursed my child, I’d do worse than Grandpa Tang!"
...
Many first shocked by Tang Mingshan’s skills and overwhelming presence, once they recovered, began to accuse Yun Ran.
"A young lady, not knowing how to accumulate verbal virtue, what are you even saying? With that mouth of yours, you’re going to be beaten to death sooner or later!"
"That’s right, scamming money is one thing, but at least others say pleasant things while doing so. This girl is really clueless."
"Just call the police, soone spouting alarming and exaggerated warnings like that, you can tell she’s no good. Who knows how many people she’s deceived before!"
...
Yun Ran, at the center of public accusation, calmly sat on her stool, her unflappable deanor making those accusing her even more irate.
Old Liu, hearing the noise and rushing over in his sharp suit and white gloves, parted the crowd.
"Miss, are you alright?"
"I’m fine."
After making sure Yun Ran was indeed unhard, Old Liu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
But his gaze then turned to Tang Mingshan, the instigator of the unrest, with eyes no less piercing than Tang Mingshan’s own.
In just an instant, Old Liu and Tang Mingshan recognized that they were kindred spirits.
Tang Mingshan, originally blinded by anger, regained his senses upon seeing Old Liu and hearing him address Yun Ran as ’Miss’.
"Who exactly are you!"
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