Background: Safety Anxiety from Frequent Business Trips

In March 2025, 40-year-old Mr. Li, the regional sales director for a machinery equipment company, traveled nearly 200 days a year. Responsible for customer engagement and new business development in East China, he often traveled from Shanghai to Hangzhou, Nanjing to Suzhou, often traveling to two cities in a single day. He spent the day discussing partnerships with clients and visiting sites, and at night, he caught high-speed trains or flights to his next destination. This intense travel schedule left him constantly exhausted.

But what truly troubled Mr. Li wasn’t the busy work schedule, but the frequent “travel accidents.” Last winter, he was driving to Wuxi to visit a client when he encountered a sudden fog bank on the highway, reducing visibility to less than 5 meters. To avoid a truck that suddenly slowed ahead, he swerved, lost control, and crashed into a guardrail. Although he sustained only minor scratches, the front of his car was severely deformed, costing nearly 30,000 yuan to repair, and he missed his scheduled meeting with the client. In January of this year, he was flying from Hangzhou to Beijing to attend an industry exhibition. His flight was canceled due to a “mechanical failure.” After rescheduling, he encountered severe turbulence. The plane lurched violently, and he clutched the handrails tightly, his palms sweating. It took him a long time to recover after landing. His most frightening moment was last month, when he was taking an online ride-hailing service to a client’s company in Suzhou. While waiting at a red light at an intersection, his car was rear-ended by a truck that ran a red light. The impact severely dented the trunk of the ride-hailing service, and his neck was in pain for a whole week, making it difficult for him to even turn.

“Why do every business trip go so wrong?” Mr. Li looked at his travel itinerary on his phone, filled with anxiety. Thinking back, these “accidents” seemed to have foreshadowed events—he’d always feel uneasy before departure, either misplacing his car keys or forgetting important documents. While driving, he seemed focused, yet always seemed to have blind spots, unaware of vehicles in the lane next to him. Even on high-speed trains and flights, he’d encounter delays and cancellations, as if some invisible force was hindering his smooth journey.

Mr. Li’s family was even more worried than he was. Every day before his business trip, his wife would repeatedly remind him, “Drive slowly, and be sure to report safety when you arrive.” They’d even video chat at night, not feeling reassured until they confirmed he’d checked into the hotel safely. His elementary-aged daughter would always hug his legs and say, “Dad, you must come back safely,” whenever she dropped him off. She even drew a “safety charm” on his homework book for him to carry. Once, his wife cried over the phone, saying, “Why don’t we quit sales and find a job that doesn’t involve traveling? I’m so nervous every day, afraid of receiving a bad call.”

Mr. Li considered changing jobs, but after 15 years in the industry, he had accumulated a wealth of client connections and industry experience. Changing careers would mean starting from scratch. Furthermore, his family’s mortgage, his daughter’s education, and his parents’ medical expenses all depended on his high-paying job, leaving him with no escape route.

To find peace of mind, Mr. Li tried various methods: hanging a consecrated Buddhist rosary given by a friend in his car, burning a stick of incense at a temple before every business trip, and even, as the elders say, placing a small bag of “grains and cereals” in his suitcase. But nothing could prevent the “accident.” During a meal with a client, Mr. Wang noticed his anxiety and said, “I used to have frequent business trips, too. Then I consulted MoneyGaga, a feng shui master from LAOTLON. She told me to place peace lockets in my car and luggage. Since then, my trips have been much smoother. Why don’t you give it a try?”

Mr. Li had previously been skeptical about feng shui, but seeing his family’s worried eyes and thinking about his own frequent travel mishaps, he decided to give it a try. He contacted LAOTLON’s customer service number and scheduled an on-site inspection with MoneyGaga. He hoped not only to improve his travel feng shui but also to enhance the “aura” of his home, which was more conducive to safety.

On-site Inspection: MoneyGaga’s Professional Analysis

On the day of the inspection, Mr. Li took half a day off and waited at home. MoneyGaga arrived promptly at 10:00 AM, dressed in a light khaki casual jacket and armed with a compass and a qi meter. Upon entering, she briefly discussed the incident with Mr. and Mrs. Li, then began surveying the home, focusing on Mr. Li’s bedroom and study, his frequently used suitcase, and the car parked downstairs.

In the bedroom, MoneyGaga noticed that Mr. Li’s bed faced a window overlooking the community’s main road, with its noisy traffic. His study desk was piled high with travel documents and contracts, and in the corner sat a damaged car model—a gift her daughter had bought him after the previous car accident, hoping “Dad’s car wouldn’t break down again.” While inspecting the suitcase, MoneyGaga noted its dark black color, its cluttered interior filled with clothes and documents, and its lack of organized storage areas. Mr. Li’s car, on the other hand, was parked in a corner of the community parking lot, next to a fire escape, subject to frequent traffic and heavy pedestrian traffic. “Mr. Li, your frequent accidents are largely due to the disordered ‘travel aura’ at home and the improper ‘feng shui’ layout of travel-related items,” Money Gaga said earnestly to Mr. Li, sitting on the sofa in the living room. Pointing to the bedroom window, she said, “Your bed faces the main road. The ‘dynamic energy’ of traffic will disrupt your ‘sleep aura,’ causing you to have poor rest and lose focus during daytime travel, making you prone to making mistakes. Furthermore, the ‘sha’ (impact) from the main road will affect your ‘travel luck,’ making you more vulnerable to danger while out and about.”

She then picked up Mr. Li’s suitcase and said, “Your suitcase is dark black. Black represents ‘water,’ which easily absorbs ‘bad luck.’ Add to that the clutter inside, and your aura will be blocked, further exacerbating the ‘unlucky aura’ of travel. And your car, parked at the corner, is subject to the ‘sha’ of numerous vehicles and pedestrians daily. This damages the car’s inherent ‘safe aura,’ making it more prone to breakdowns or accidents.”

Mr. Li suddenly realized—the bed faced the window because it provided good lighting; he had never considered the impact on his ‘travel luck.’ The suitcase was black because it resisted dirt, and the clutter inside was because he was “on a busy business trip and didn’t have time to organize it.” The car was parked at the corner for convenient parking; he hadn’t considered the ‘sha’ (impact) issue. He had never previously connected these details to “travel safety.”
“So how should we adjust it?” Mr. Li asked eagerly, his eyes full of anticipation.
MoneyGaga pondered for a moment and offered specific advice: “First, adjust the bedroom layout and move the bed 30 meters toward the center of the room.” cm away from windows. Hang light-colored blackout curtains on the windows to block the “dynamic energy” and “sha” (evil spirits) from the main road. Place a light brown pillow at the head of your bed. Brown represents the “earth” element and can enhance your “stable aura” and help you sleep better. Secondly, hang a Hetian jade peace locket on your car’s rearview mirror. This symbolizes “peace and prosperity” and can dispel “sha” (evil spirits) during travel, ensuring driving safety. Place a small copper peace locket in an inside pocket of your luggage, paired with a red brocade pouch. The red color enhances the locket’s “evil-repelling power” and ensures safety during your business trip. Additionally, organize your luggage and use compartmentalized storage bags to separate clothing, documents, and toiletries to ensure smooth flow of “aura.” Try to park in the middle of the parking lot, avoiding corners and fire escapes to minimize interference from “sha” (evil spirits).

She added, “Please choose a natural material for the peace locket. Choose a Hetian jade peace locket with a diameter of approximately 5 cm, and a copper peace locket with a diameter of 3 cm.” Centimeters. Hetian jade peace lockets should be hung with a red string, while copper peace lockets should be placed in a red brocade pouch to maximize their “peaceful aura.” You can visit a LAOTLON store; the staff will help you choose a high-quality peace locket and teach you how to care for it.

Mr. Li and his wife meticulously took notes in their notebook, even taking note of details like “the material and size of the peace locket” and “the matching of the red brocade pouch.” Their anxiety finally eased somewhat—they finally found a solution to their travel safety problem.

Decorations in Place: Traveling Smoothly Again

That afternoon, Mr. Li began following the recommendations: He and his wife moved the bedroom bed 30 centimeters toward the center, hung light gray blackout curtains, and placed a light brown pillow at the head of the bed. They then packed their suitcases and purchased a set of compartmentalized storage bags to organize their clothing, documents, and toiletries, creating a clean and tidy appearance. He also contacted the community property management to request a parking space move to the center of the parking lot, avoiding the corner and fire escape. The next morning, Mr. Li visited a LAOTLON store. They had a wide variety of peace buckles, including Hetian jade, jadeite, and copper. Upon hearing that he’d been recommended by MoneyGaga, the clerk immediately recommended a natural Hetian jade peace buckle and a copper peace buckle. The Hetian jade peace buckle was light green, translucent, and about 5 cm in diameter. The copper peace buckle was bronze, with a simple auspicious cloud pattern engraved on the edge, and about 3 cm in diameter. The clerk also helped him match the red cotton string and red brocade pouch, explaining in detail: “Wipe the Hetian jade peace locket with clean water once a week to avoid contact with oil and dirt; wipe the copper peace locket with a dry cloth once a month to prevent oxidation and rust. This will preserve the peace locket’s ‘peaceful energy.'”

After purchasing the peace locket, Mr. Li immediately went to the parking lot and tied the Hetian jade peace locket to his car’s rearview mirror with the red cotton string, adjusting the length so that it hung naturally and out of view. He then placed the copper peace locket in the red brocade pouch and stuffed it into the inside pocket of his suitcase. After doing all this, he sat in the driver’s seat, watching the peace locket gently sway in the rearview mirror. He felt strangely at ease, and much of his previous anxiety had dissipated.

His first business trip after the adjustment was to Hangzhou to visit clients. Before leaving, Mr. Li felt not as “nervous” as usual, but instead felt “clear-minded and in a good mood.” Although there was light rain along the way, visibility was clear, and he drove smoothly, avoiding the previous “blind spots.” After arriving in Hangzhou, a client suddenly requested to visit the factory to inspect the equipment, and he smoothly arranged the itinerary without any delays. That evening, during a video call with his wife, he smiled and said, “Today’s journey has been smooth sailing. I feel so at ease.”

The following business trips were even smoother: The high-speed train from Nanjing to Suzhou departed and arrived on time without any delays. The flight from Shanghai to Beijing encountered slight turbulence, but the flight was smooth, without the previous “violent turbulence.” He even encountered a vehicle ahead of him dropping cargo on the highway, but he anticipated it and avoided it without any impact.

Mr. Li was most pleased that his travel mentality had also changed. He used to feel nervous and anxious before business trips, but now he was able to handle them with composure. He could even enjoy the scenery while driving and process work documents on the high-speed train, turning business trips into a time of relaxation and productive work. His wife also said, “Now that you’re on a business trip, I don’t have to worry anymore. Seeing you’re doing well, I’m relieved too.”

Follow-up feedback: Continuation of safety and peace of mind

Mr. Li has now developed the habit of checking his peace locket before traveling. Before every drive, he glances at the Hetian jade peace locket in the rearview mirror to make sure it’s intact. Every time he packs his suitcase, he checks the copper peace locket in his inside pocket to make sure it’s still in its red pouch. These two small peace lockets have become his “most reassuring companions” on the road.

He has also recommended LAOTLON and MoneyGaga to other sales colleagues at the company. One colleague followed the advice and placed peace lockets in their car and luggage, and their car, which had been prone to breakdowns, has now had no more problems. Another colleague, who previously experienced delays on high-speed trains, has had their business trips go much more smoothly since adding a peace locket, and even secured a major order. Mr. Li’s daughter always happily exclaims, “This is Dad’s peace charm. It’ll help him get home safely.” She even made a paper peace locket in her school craft class and affixed it to Mr. Li’s car dashboard, saying, “This way, Dad has double protection.”

Mr. Li often tells his wife, “I used to think feng shui was about ‘seeking peace of mind,’ but now I understand that good feng shui ornaments and layouts can truly bring ‘safety and prosperity.’ LAOTLON and MoneyGaga not only help me solve travel safety issues, but also free our entire family from anxiety and allow us to live peacefully. These two peace lockets are our family’s ‘guardian angels!'”

Today, the Hetian jade peace locket on Mr. Li’s rearview mirror glows a faint green in the sunlight, gently swaying as the car drives by. In the trunk, the copper peace locket rests quietly in a red brocade bag, guarding every trip. They witness Mr. Li’s every safe departure and return, and also guard a family’s most simple expectation of “safety” – as long as the family is safe, it is the greatest happiness.