South Mao, North Ma.

Summary

The narrator wakes up to an alarm and begins a daily routine that includes visualization and nurturing a jade piece containing the soul of a Shui Gui. Starting work at a feng shui shop under Old Chen, he finds the job easy but is puzzled by the customers' focus on sacrificial items. His thoughts drift to two friends, Little Shan and Little Hui, who arrive seeking help for Hui's deteriorating health. The narrator assures them of his knowledge and offers to help, suggesting a quiet place to perform a ritual. After agreeing to meet later, he returns to work, where Old Chen humorously misinterprets the situation, adding a light-hearted touch to the day.

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