Chapter 23 So Shall You Weep

Sighing with exasperation, Mr. Lee shook his head. He rose from his seat and turned to walk out. He walked for a few paces and turned back suddenly, "Wait! You may not be able to divine a person's fate twice a day. But your apprentice can! Chongxi can do it for me again!" Yuan Chongxi burst out guffawing hard and remarked, "You are indeed a shrewd businessman, Mr. Lee. Your mind is truly quick to find loopholes to exploit!" Mr. Lee fished out a Suyan cigarette from its box and offered it to Yuan Chongxi, pleading, "Please, my boy. Just help me this time..." Yuan Chongxi took Mr. Lee's hand in his, patted it and said, "Very well. I'll have another go. Only for you. But please forgive my bluntness if I am too forthcoming about the outcome!" Revitalized with fresh hope, Mr. Lee slapped his chest and said, "Who do you think I am? I have had my share of great things myself! I will never be angered nor frightened by anything you will say!" Yuan Chongxi giggled and replied, "All right then. Give me the birthdates and time of birth of your family; you, your wife and your son!"