Ms. Yu had received a health reading from me about half a month prior. The results from her subsequent hospital examination perfectly matched my predictions. Therefore, as soon as her condition stabilized slightly, she came back to see me for an in-person consultation regarding her illness.
She had been diagnosed with uterine cancer cells. For a successful middle-aged woman like her, seemingly at the peak of her career, this diagnosis was a devastating blow. The toll the illness had taken on her physically and mentally was evident in her gaunt face.
She felt as though she was standing at a crossroads between life and death – metaphorically, at the Naihe Bridge [Note: In Chinese mythology, the bridge souls cross to the afterlife]. Move forward, and this life ends; turn back, and perhaps find rebirth.
She longed for her family and her career; she missed the gentle sunshine and the spring breeze.
She didn’t want to die. She wanted to live. It was with this intense desire to survive that she sought me out once more.
“Mr. Hu,” Ms. Yu began casually as we met, “In the last reading, you mentioned the tube light in the northwest corner of my home was broken. I went back and checked – it really was broken! I had it fixed as you advised. How does my illness look now?”
“Your condition is currently stable,” I analyzed based on the Qi Men Dun Jia chart. “There are no indications of it spreading.”
“Will the doctors recommend surgery?”
“They will likely recommend it, but the surgery may not be completely ‘clean’ [Note: Implying potential difficulty in removing all cancerous cells or risk of recurrence].”
“The doctors described it very seriously,” Ms. Yu said, her face etched with worry.
“Yes, there is cancerous information associated with tissue in the uterine lining.”
“Is my life in danger?”
“If handled properly, there is no immediate danger,” I reassured her.
“Then how should it be handled?”
“Hang a ‘Zhong Kui Gourd with Vines’ (带蔓钟馗葫芦) near the window on the east side of your home. Additionally, you should personally wear a crystal gourd (水晶葫芦) pendant. Taking these steps should mitigate the risk.”
“Okay, I will definitely do that. My mood has already lightened considerably,” Ms. Yu said. “Now, about the boyfriend I’ve been seeing for half a year – do you think we’ll break up because of this illness?”
“It will affect the relationship. There is someone else pursuing him.”
“Will we have a future together?” Ms. Yu pressed.
“The outlook is not ideal.”
“He suggested we register our marriage and get a prenuptial agreement, so I won’t have worries about the future. I was thinking of handling the procedures in May. Do you think this is feasible?”
“With some adjustments [Note: Implying metaphysical or careful handling], it should be alright.”
“There’s a new product I’m considering becoming an agent for, but it requires investment. This product might potentially replace our existing ones. If I don’t take the agency now, and it becomes widely used nationwide later, I’ll lose my competitive edge.”
“Your son is the general manager,” I reminded her. “You can firmly maintain control and initiative. This opportunity will likely come to you anyway. Your current development is stable, you’ve had a good start; proceed step by step, slowly.”