Urban Soldier Young Master

Chapter 1040 - 1039: Am I Myself?

"The term 'Zhou Yi' contains quite a bit of meaning. The word 'Zhou' has two implications. One refers to Zhou Pu, meaning universal, suggesting that the Yi philosophy is vast and all-encompassing. The other implication points to the Zhou Dynasty.""As for the word 'Yi,' its implications are even broader. However, the core meaning is change. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Zheng Xuan authored a work called 'Yi Lun,' proposing that 'the word Yi has three meanings': firstly, simplicity; secondly, changeability; and thirdly, invariance."

Chu Ge reached this point when Su Luo finally responded with interest, "So... how do you think this sentence should be interpreted?"

Chu Ge pondered for a moment, then said, "Broadly speaking, simplicity, changeability, and constancy can sufficiently explain the state of existence of all things. For example, the movement of the sun and moon showcases a kind of unforced naturalness—this is simplicity. Their positions and shapes, however, change constantly—this is changeability. Yet the fact that the sun always rises in the east and sets in the west is invariance."

"Haha, quite interesting, quite interesting indeed." Su Luo clapped his hands in appreciation.

"Speaking like an old-timer, hearing what you've said makes me truly feel like the waves of the Yangtze River push forward; the younger generation is quite impressive. You're only in your twenties, right? When I was your age, I was nowhere near your level."

Chu Ge scratched his head and chuckled, "Old Master Su, don't give me too much credit. What I understand is superficial, and if it weren't for you asking me to speak, I'd feel embarrassed to show off in your presence."

"Hmm, the young man is rather modest," Su Luo picked up a white porcelain cup from the coffee table and took a sip of water. As he set down the cup, his sharp eyes held even more approval. "Since you're interested in discussing this, let me join in. What do you all want to know?"

If anyone else were discussing these topics, Qin Ruoying might have dozed off long ago. But because Chu Ge raised the subject, she found it quite intriguing. As Su Luo finished speaking, she chimed in, "Old Master Su, do you read people's faces?"

"Face reading?" Su Luo shifted his gaze to Qin Ruoying, a hint of amusement in his expression.

Chu Ge was somewhat speechless, worried that Qin Ruoying's words might upset Su Luo. Although she probably didn't mean anything by it, saying it might make Su Luo feel like she mistook him for a street fortune teller or a trickster.

"Ruoying, don't say such things." Qin Ruojing furrowed her brows slightly, clearly in agreement with Chu Ge.

Though she didn't understand the significance of Chu Ge's discussion, she didn't think he would speak without thought. What if her sister's careless comment made Su Luo feel disrespected?

"Uh…" Scolded by her sister, Qin Ruoying scratched her head awkwardly, cautiously glanced at Su Luo, and with an embarrassed smile said, "Old Master Su, don't mind me, I said it casually without knowing much."

"No problem, no problem," Su Luo chuckled as he waved his hand, "Face reading is indeed part of Yi studies, so there's nothing to be offended about. If you want a reading, shall I give you one?"

Qin Ruoying was initially startled, her pretty face showing a hint of delight. The old gentleman before her seemed to possess a mystic aura, and with Chu Ge engaged in such deep discussions about Yi studies, she was genuinely intrigued.

"Really, can you?"

Su Luo nodded with a smile, "Young lady, if you want me to do a reading, why don't you come a bit closer?"

Qin Ruoying quickly moved her chair forward, sitting directly opposite Su Luo. After glancing at her hands, she was pondering which hand to offer when she heard Su Luo say, "Young lady, what would you like to know?"

"Hmm?" Qin Ruoying blinked, "Don't you need my birth details or something?"

"No need."

"Then... should I extend my left hand or right hand?"

"No need to offer either hand, just face me as you are."

Qin Ruoying paused again, thinking that the old man's method of face reading was indeed unique; perhaps he truly was a master?

"Then... could you look into... well, my future marriage?"

After speaking, Qin Ruoying feared Su Luo might misunderstand the term 'marriage' as 'cause-effect relationship,' so she quickly added, "I mean marriage, as in matrimony and destiny."

Su Luo nodded and studied Qin Ruoying's expectant and slightly skeptical face for a few seconds before closing his eyes.

After a while, Su Luo opened his eyes, smiled faintly, and said, "Young lady, I think... it might be better not to reveal the outcome."

Qin Ruoying was startled at first, her gaze drifting for a few seconds, then said, "Old Master Su, if the outcome isn't good, don't worry, feel free to be straightforward."

"Since that's the case... alright then."

Facing Qin Ruoying's determined gaze, Su Luo's smile remained but there was a hint of helplessness on his face.

"The words 'marriage' and 'destiny' for you, might mean having destiny without marriage. You have bitterness in your heart but choose to drink alone willingly. However, drinking too much of this bitter liquor eventually turns bitter into sweet. While the result may seem somewhat inevitable, it's not necessarily bad—just stay true to your heart, never force what you currently do not pursue, and this heartfelt drink will become sweeter."

Hearing Su Luo say this, Qin Ruoying's heart tightened, and she instinctively bit her lip. The little suspicion she had towards Su Luo before was completely replaced by shock.

Not only was she shocked, but Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing felt the same. The "predestined but not destined" from Su Luo's words perfectly depicted the situation between Qin Ruoying and Chu Ge.

The so-called "bitterness in the heart," "not forgetting one's original intention," and "things not forcibly pursued now" — they understood these all too well.

Releasing her bite on her lip, Qin Ruoying took a deep breath and revealed a sincere smile, saying genuinely, "Thank you, Mr. Su."

After speaking, Qin Ruoying glanced at Qin Ruojing, "Sis."

Although she only said one word, Qin Ruoying's meaning was very clear: that it's rare to meet such a master — shouldn't her sister quickly get his insights as well? Doesn't she have anything she's curious to know?

Originally, Qin Ruojing didn't have the idea, but after hearing Su Luo's assessment of Qin Ruoying's relationship, she was indeed tempted. However, after hesitating, she ended up smiling and shook her head.

For the future, Qin Ruojing was filled with reverence, even if Su Luo could predict it accurately, she didn't want to know in advance. She preferred taking one step at a time — it was quite fine.

Seeing her sister's reaction, Qin Ruoying felt speechless, thinking that Qin Ruojing was simply wasting a significant opportunity — it was truly a pity.

But since Qin Ruojing said so, Qin Ruoying had nothing more to say, and turned her eyes to Chu Ge.

Aware of Qin Ruoying's gaze, Chu Ge naturally understood what she was thinking: to quickly ask any questions he had and not waste this excellent opportunity like her sister did.

Chu Ge indeed had something he wanted to know, that is, the issue regarding the "unwelcome guest" inside him.

Besides this, he was quite concerned whether he had any connection with the Su Family, although compared to the "unwelcome guest," this matter was not as important.

Over the years, hasn't living by himself been quite good?

No matter who his parents were, or whether there was any compelling reason for abandoning him, to him now, the man and woman he never met were just two strangers.

Thinking about it, Chu Ge looked at Su Luo. Seeing that Su Luo had already turned to him, he smiled and asked, "Old Man Su, if possible, can you help me take a look too?"

Su Luo was quite straightforward, "If you need, and trust me."

"Thank you," Chu Ge said thank you, hesitated slightly, and then said apologetically, "Old Man Su, could we speak in private?"

Upon hearing this, Su Luo wasn't surprised and smiled, nodded, and stood up from the sofa, "Come to my room."

After all, everyone has things they prefer others not know, regardless of how close the "others" are to themselves.

Qin Ruojing had always known Chu Ge had many secrets, and completely understood why Chu Ge made such a request, though Qin Ruoying felt a bit frustrated.

No matter what Chu Ge wanted to ask, Qin Ruoying was curious and really wanted to hear Su Luo's answer, yet Chu Ge wasn't willing to let her and Qin Ruojing know.

"Brother-in-law, what do you want to ask? Is it necessary to keep it a secret from my sister and me?"

Qin Ruoying said somewhat aggrievedly, even though some words didn't leave her mouth, they were written all over her face at the moment: "Don't you consider us as close ones? When I asked about my relationship, I didn't keep it from you."

Chu Ge gave Qin Ruojing and Qin Ruoying an apologetic smile, but didn't explain much. He stood up from his seat, followed Su Luo's footsteps, walked into his bedroom, and closed the door.

Su Luo entered the room, sat down on a chair, and casually smiled at Chu Ge, "Young man, now it's just the two of us in the room, feel free to ask what you want to know."

Chu Ge nodded, "I want to know... am I myself?"

Hearing this, Su Luo was slightly surprised, "What?"

Actually, Su Luo heard clearly, but the question was quite unusual, making him doubt his ears.

Chu Ge exhaled, trying to calm the turmoil within him, and repeated the question, "Old Man Su, I want you to help me check — am I myself? This is really not a joke, but a question that's been troubling me."

Chu Ge knew his question was strange, but because of those bizarre events happening to him recently, he felt it was the most appropriate way to ask.