Chapter Six: The Lotus Cup

  The entire branch layout, when Ningyuan and Jiang Shihao went out for lunch at noon, Li Chuanhe had already looked over it in detail. Li Chuanhe was brought by Jiang Shiping. Although the future president of this branch is Jiang Shihao, Jiang Shiping is also a member of the Jiang family and is Jiang Shihao's younger brother. The staff on the floor naturally didn't dare to stop him.

  Just now, looking at Ningyuan wandering around, occasionally commenting on the decorations inside, Lichuan River was surprised by Ningyuan's knowledge of antiques, but in his heart, he hummed a little, thinking that Ningyuan, this young junior, must have been intimidated and deliberately showed off his knowledge of antiques to divert attention from the main topic. However, unexpectedly, after Ningyuan made a round, he proactively returned to the topic and asked about the layout on site.

  The entire scene was Gu Fenglin's handiwork, to be honest, it was truly flawless. If an ordinary Jianghu swindler or a novice who slightly understood Feng Shui had come, they would only have been able to sigh in admiration. However, Li Chuanhe was not an ordinary person, although he was arrogant, he still had real skills. When he heard Ning Yuan's question, he hesitated for a moment, then walked to the hall where the fish tank was placed and said: "Mountains govern honor, water governs wealth, but everything has two sides, water is also a double-edged sword. Placing it like this not only cannot bring prosperity, but will also cause financial loss and harm to people."

  When Li Chuanhe walked towards the fish tank, Gu Fenglin, who had been standing on the side and watching coldly, stared at the fish tank. After Li Chuanhe finished speaking, his face changed drastically, and he didn't say a word.

  What Lickuan River said is right, the mountain master is noble and the water master is rich. The position of the fish tank is exactly at the entrance of the living room, which is a transitional space between the house and the outside. This is the only way to get to the elevator from the living room.

  This lobby is just a facade, the actual office space is upstairs. The elevator, which connects the first floor and the upper floors, is also where the entrance is located, so whether it's company employees or visiting clients, everyone has to pass through the entrance.

  In Feng Shui layout, the entrance has three functions. One is visual barrier, so as not to see the hall when opening the door, and not let incoming customers and employees see the elevator at a glance, which will destroy the overall layout and look very inharmonious.

  The elevator should be eye-catching and not difficult to find, but also not too eye-catching, so as not to make people feel dazzling. After all, some guests are discussing things on the first floor, if they keep seeing people going in and out of the elevator, it's naturally not good.

  Another function is to simply receive customers, store temporary items, and take a temporary rest. This place is also the entrance hall. As mentioned earlier, since there is a temporary resting function here, it's naturally not allowed for people to see the elevator going in and out.

  Third, that is to attract wealth, keep warm, maintain air circulation and so on, making the guests who come in and out feel comfortable, naturally able to attract wealth and treasure, and the source of wealth will be abundant. If the people who come to the elevator look at the side and feel annoyed, going up to discuss business matters will naturally have many obstacles.

  Feng shui, feng and water are one is coming and going without a shadow, the other is transparent and invisible, originally referring to something that is empty and elusive, can't be seen or touched, but affects the entire human environment. In short, it refers to a subtle relationship between nature and humanity itself.

  It is said: "When energy rides the wind, it disperses; when it meets water, it stops. Gathering it so that it does not disperse, and moving it so that it has a stop, is called Feng Shui." In short, wind refers to the energy in the universe, and water refers to the aura of the earth. The universe and the earth are the great environment where humans and all things live.

  Gu Fenglin has studied the art of layout for many years, so he naturally understands a lot. Previously, Li Chuanhe didn't point it out, but this layout would make most people feel very reasonable. A fish tank just happened to cover more than half of the elevator door, and guests sitting in the living room looking towards the elevator entrance would naturally be attracted by the fish tank.

  Clear water, beautiful fish, naturally pleasing to the eye, and people will automatically ignore the hustle and bustle at the elevator entrance. However, it does not completely block the view of the elevator entrance, allowing those who really need to find it to spot it at a glance. This arrangement is indeed ingenious.

  The water master makes money, a fish tank is placed in this place, and it really attracts wealth and fortune. The means are indeed high-minded, but the Li River is very vicious, and at a glance, he saw the flaw of this fish tank.

  Gu Fenglin is not a fool either, and with one sentence from Li Chuanhe, he immediately thought of the key point, so his face changed color. With this alone, the skills of Gu Fenglin and Li Chuanhe were already worlds apart.

  Li Chuan walked to the edge of the fish tank, gently touched it, and then took a few steps forward, stopping within three feet of Ning Yuan. Smiling, he said: "Senior Ning, I don't know if what I'm saying is correct."

  Ningyuan chuckled and said: "Xuanguan Tongfeng, using stagnant water to attract wealth, is naturally not suitable. Master Li's methods are indeed not simple."

  As soon as Ningyuan said this, Liuchuan River was surprised. He had just mentioned that the fish tank was not suitable and did not explain the reason. He came over to question Ningyuan, which was a test of his knowledge. However, Ningyuan answered him with just one sentence, and it was very pertinent, truly concise and to the point.

  The entrance is the place where the air passes through, and it's naturally ventilated. Ventilation emphasizes flow, but the water in the fish tank is stagnant, which affects the ventilation of the entrance. This principle may be difficult to understand if not explained clearly, but once explained, even Jiang Shihao and Jiang Shiping can understand it.

  "Indeed, Senior Ning is a true senior, and I, Chuan He, am in awe." Chuan He was taken aback for a moment, not expecting that Ning Yuanye, despite his young age, actually had some real talent and learning. With a slight bow, he politely asked with the tone of a junior: "I don't know how to correct this part, may I ask for your guidance?"

  It can be said that this sentence is the real difficulty for Ningyuan in Lichuan River. It may not be easy to find out the flaws before, but as a person of Jiuxuanmen, it's not difficult to see them. However, how to make up for it is not so simple.

  To know that the layout of the first floor hall is already well-arranged, Feng Shui emphasizes not a single item, but coordination. The entire hall's layout can be said to be interconnected, pulling one hair and moving the whole body.

  If it were just a simple aquarium issue, replacing it would be fine. However, replacing the aquarium would affect the overall layout, and if Gu Fenglin were to do it, he would have to re-layout everything. Everything that needs to be replaced or moved would be done so, but then how could Ningyuan's skills be showcased?

  Re-arranging, this is the most stupid and also the most direct method. Just like writing words, if one stroke is not right or looks awkward, it affects the overall mood. Re-writing is something everyone can do, but to revise with a brush and make the changes seamless, so that no one can tell, that's not something ordinary people can achieve.

  Li Chuan River asked this question, and smiled at Ning Yuan, he wanted to see how Ning Yuan would do it. Now that he had already elevated Ning Yuan to the position of a senior expert, if Ning Yuan didn't have the ability, then he would be slapping himself in the face. No matter which era, identity is only one aspect, to truly win others' respect, still depends on real ability.

  Although Ningyuan was young, he wasn't inexperienced. He had been traveling with the old Daoist since childhood, going south and north, and although he hadn't attended a regular university, he had already graduated from the University of Society. He had seen countless rivers and roads, so how could he not know what kind of medicine was being sold in the gourd on the Li River?

  When Li Chuanhe asked, Ning Yuan smiled faintly and walked towards the fish tank. Gu Fenglin, Jiang Shihao and others in the hall all looked at Ning Yuan, they were also looking forward to seeing how Ning Yuan would break this situation.

  Several pairs of eyes stared intently, but Ningyuan walked at a steady pace to the edge of the fish tank, carefully examining it. The fish tank was already filled with water, and inside, more than a dozen precious little goldfish swam back and forth.

  Ning Yu walked around the fish tank and then beckoned to a female staff member who was busy not far away, saying: "Miss Beauty, would you please come over for a moment?"

  The female employee, dressed in a suit and around 24 or 25 years old, had been glancing over at Ning Yuan's group from time to time. When she heard Ning Yuan call out to her, she was taken aback, not expecting him to be addressing her. She didn't immediately come over, instead looking around in confusion before realizing that Ning Yuan was indeed calling out to her. Only then did she hastily walk over and politely ask, "Sir, what are your instructions?"

  Ningyuan smiled slightly and said politely, "Would you mind helping me find a glass cup, fill it with a cup of clear water, and also find three red dates?"

  "Alright, wait a moment." The female staff didn't ask Ning Yu what he was there for, she just knew that this young man wasn't ordinary, so she politely nodded and went to find something.

  Jiang Shihao and several others by the side also heard Ningyuan's order, they were somewhat perplexed, not knowing what Ningyuan wanted to do with a cup of clear water and three dried red dates.

  Jiang Shihao and Jiang Shiping were puzzled, Gu Fenglin was also lost in thought, but Li Chuanhe suddenly started, his face changed, and he exclaimed: "Lotus Cup?"

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