Landlady who likes to hoard land

"Sir, you are absolutely right, I do indeed have two sons."

Zhuge Peng's eyes gleamed with fervor. He had been right all along; this gentleman was indeed quite capable. At this moment, he trusted this gentleman completely.

The man shook his head and continued to bluff.

"Young man, you're destined for great wealth! What a pity, what a pity..."

The gentleman paused deliberately at this point.

Zhuge Peng was overjoyed when he heard that his master was destined for great wealth, but when he heard his master say it was a pity, he became anxious and said, "Master, what is a pity? Tell me!"

The man glanced at him and continued speaking unhurriedly.

"It's a pity that your path to wealth is long and arduous. You've always faced numerous difficulties on your journey. Although you are destined to be wealthy, there are too many obstacles, which has caused you to remain frustrated and unsuccessful."

Zhuge slapped his thigh, realizing he had been right again. He had started several businesses, all of which failed, leaving him feeling frustrated and unfulfilled.

"Sir, is there a way to break this?" he asked impatiently.

The gentleman had a mysterious expression.

"There is a solution, but unfortunately, you can't have your cake and eat it too. You have a harmonious marriage and two well-behaved and adorable sons. That's enough for you."

Zhuge Peng looked bewildered. "Sir, what do you mean? Sir, please explain yourself more clearly." As he spoke, he handed over two hundred-yuan bills.

The man gestured for him to put the money aside, adopting an air of superiority.

"Since you are so sincere, I might as well answer your question. May I ask what your and your wife's zodiac signs are, and what month they were born?"

“My wife and I are both born in the Year of the Sheep. I was born in April and my wife in March,” Zhuge Peng quickly said.

The gentleman clapped his hands and said, "That makes sense! Since ancient times, nine out of ten sheep are incomplete, especially sheep born in March."

In March, a sheep leaning against the south wall is destined for a miserable life, and she's a month older than you, hindering your progress.

Furthermore, your wife has a melancholic and irritable personality, is sentimental, and has a pessimistic outlook on things; her life is destined to be tragic.

What you're saying is pure nonsense, borrowing from folk sayings.

He said he already knew what Wang Chenghua looked like, but he guessed about her personality. You can imagine how someone who has suffered domestic violence for years wouldn't be depressed, irritable, or pessimistic.

"Sir, you're absolutely right. My wife is indeed sentimental, pessimistic, and depressed. We often argue, and sometimes we even get physical."

Zhuge Peng stroked his chin, deep in thought.

"Sir, are you saying that my wife is blocking my path to wealth?"

The gentleman nodded.

"Your wife's life was supposed to be miserable, but now she has a husband and children, and she's not miserable at all. She stays at home all day taking care of the children and doesn't have to work. She's living a comfortable life. This is entirely because she benefited from your good fortune!"

Zhuge Peng suddenly realized!

That's for sure. In his eyes, Wang Chenghua stays at home all day taking care of the children and doesn't do any work. Isn't that a perfect life?

It turns out she not only blocked her own luck but also borrowed it.

No wonder I couldn't stand the sight of her and always felt like hitting her; it turns out she was blocking my path to wealth!

That won't do! Zhuge Peng was getting anxious. What if his luck was used up? Would he never be able to get rich in his life?

"Sir, what should I do to stop her from continuing to use the transport items?"

The gentleman took a leisurely sip of tea and said mysteriously...

"Family or career, that's up to you to choose."

Zhuge Peng was still completely confused. What should he choose? He didn't want to get a divorce, and he was even less willing to lose his money.

"Hey, Zhuge, why don't you and your sister-in-law get a fake divorce? Legally, you'll have no relationship with her, right? Then she won't be able to benefit from your luck anymore," suggested Han Yi, Zhuge's friend who came with him.

The gentleman secretly scorned them, thinking, "Birds of a feather flock together; neither of these two are good people."

Zhuge Peng's eyes lit up upon hearing Han Yi's words.

"Sir, is this alright?"

The gentleman appeared to be deep in thought.

"In principle, it's fine as long as you're not legally related, but being together every day is still not good. Also, judging from the character 'Peng' you wrote, you're suited to develop your career and make money in other places. Only then can you have a good career and good fortune."

A great roc spreading its wings should soar freely between heaven and earth; how can it be confined to one place? In the long run, what difference is there between it and a chicken or duck raised in a pen?

That's all I can say. The final decision is up to you.

After finishing speaking, the man placed the paper face down on the table, indicating that he would not say anything more.

Upon seeing this, Zhuge Peng repeatedly expressed his gratitude and then took his leave.

On the way, Han Yi saw that Zhuge was struggling to make a decision and advised him...

"Zhuge, I know you can't bear to part with your sister-in-law. You're afraid that if you get a divorce, she'll leave you completely, right?"

That's why I say you're a loyal and affectionate person!

You know your sister-in-law well; she's easy to please. Even after you two fought like that, she still gave birth to two sons for you. That shows how devoted she is to you.

If you try to coax her a little, even if you get divorced, she will still stay with you for the sake of the children. Doesn't she still care about her family?

Han Yi winked at Zhuge Peng, and Zhuge Peng understood his meaning: by manipulating her family, he wouldn't have to worry about Wang Chenghua disobeying him.

"Brother, let me give you a suggestion. When you get divorced, give her custody of both children and let her raise your two sons. She will definitely trust you then."

Even if your sister-in-law doesn't believe you, she has two sons to raise. In today's society, what man would be willing to be a sucker and raise someone else's sons? That means she'll need to buy two houses later, and won't she still have to rely on you?

Zhuge Peng pondered, feeling that Han Yi's analysis was quite accurate.

Wang Chenghua is a family-oriented person who has endured hardship for the sake of her two sons. Now that her mother has cancer, she is even less likely to ask her family for help for fear of worrying her mother.

Han Yi grinned mischievously and continued his analysis.

"Zhuge, if you divorce your sister-in-law, she may say it's a fake divorce, but legally you'll be truly single again!"

Hehe, from now on, if you find a girl to date, nobody can stop you! Zhuge, you're free now, brother, I'm so envious of you!

Seeing Han Yi looking at him with an envious expression, Zhuge Peng's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

Only a fool wouldn't do something that's entirely beneficial and without any drawbacks!

After he got home, he waited for Wang Chenghua to come back and confront him.

Sure enough, Wang Chenghua laid his cards on the ground the very day he returned.

Of course, he made up another lie to deceive her.

“Chenghua, the man’s predictions are incredibly accurate. He’s been right about everything I’ve done before, including my two sons. He’s even been right about your figure and appearance. He said I’m destined to get divorced once, but I can’t bear to leave you and our sons.”

This whole thing was almost haunting me, so I came up with this plan: a fake divorce. We'll get divorced first, and then remarry in a year or two. That way, I'll get over this hurdle.