"Yes, this villa is truly perfect for me. Outside, there are trees with flourishing canopies, signifying a low-profile and reserved nature; inside, there are signs of great prosperity, signifying a flourishing career. This is what they mean by great talent hidden deep within."
A flash of brilliance crossed Su Tian's eyes. He understood well that one's surroundings influence their spirit and shape their character. In a place with good feng shui, a person naturally elevates their temperament; in a place with poor feng shui, one naturally attracts bad luck.
Of course, this was not absolute. There is a saying in feng shui: "Where virtue resides, the ominous becomes auspicious; where evil resides, the auspicious becomes ominous." This means that while one's dwelling is important, personal conduct and self-cultivation are even more so. If one lacks self-cultivation and virtue, or has committed great evils, even living in a place with good feng shui will cause it to sour, perhaps even turning into a place of misfortune. Conversely, a person of great virtue and high standing can turn even an ominous site into a blessed one.
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