Background: The Emotional Dilemma of Long-Term Singleness

In October 2025, 30-year-old Xiao Wu looked at the couple photos and wedding invitations shared by his friends on WeChat Moments, feeling a surge of envy. A UI designer for an internet company, Xiao Wu was handsome and gentle, with a stable job and a respectable income. Everyone around him assumed, “With such good qualities, he’s bound to have no shortage of partners.” But only Xiao Wu knew: he had been single for five years. Over the past five years, Xiao Wu has tried to find love. Friends introduced him to blind dates, and he met 12 of them, but they either “didn’t connect” or “just couldn’t get along.” The longest he’d been together lasted only a month before breaking up due to “significant differences in lifestyle.” He’d also downloaded dating apps, diligently replying to messages and initiating chats daily, but most conversations ended in a futility. Occasionally, he’d meet someone he’d get along well with, but the conversation would end in vain. He’d even tried to meet someone of the opposite sex at company team-building events and industry conferences, but every time the words came to his lips, he’d become so nervous he couldn’t speak, and the encounters would end awkwardly.

“Am I too picky?” Xiao Wu occasionally doubted himself. But he knew he didn’t have high expectations. He simply wanted someone “with whom he could talk and shared values” to watch movies, browse bookstores, and take weekend walks in the park, living a simple, ordinary life. But fate simply wasn’t on his side. While his friends around him were getting married and having children, he remained single. Xiao Wu’s parents are even more anxious than he is. Every time they call, they urge him, “Xiao Wu, you’re already 30. Stop working so hard. Find a partner and get married. We’re still waiting for grandchildren!” Every time he goes home for Spring Festival, relatives surround him, asking “Do you have a partner?” and “When are you getting married?” This puts him under immense pressure. To avoid the pressure to get married, Xiao Wu even spent last Spring Festival alone in his rented apartment, claiming he had to work overtime.

Adding to Xiao Wu’s frustration, his relationship status has impacted both his work and his personal life. Because he’s been single for a long time, he’s confined to his home after get off work, either drawing on his computer or curled up on the sofa watching TV. His life is monotonous and boring. Seeing colleagues talking on the phone with their partners during lunch breaks, sharing their daily lives, he feels a pang of loss. Even when designing user interfaces related to couples, his bosses often criticize his designs as “lacking warmth” because they lack “emotional experience.” During a get-together with his college roommate, Xiao Wu, looking worried, said, “I was single for several years. Then I consulted feng shui master MoneyGaga from LAOTLON, adjusted the layout of my bedroom, placed a peach blossom stone, and within six months, I met my current girlfriend. Why don’t you give it a try?” Initially, Xiao Wu thought feng shui wasn’t reliable, but seeing his single life drag on day after day, he decided to give it a try. He contacted LAOTLON’s customer service line and scheduled an on-site inspection with MoneyGaga.

On-site Inspection: MoneyGaga’s Professional Analysis

On the day of the inspection, Xiao Wu meticulously cleaned the apartment and replaced the sheets with fresh pillowcases, hoping to leave a good impression on MoneyGaga. Money Gaga arrived promptly at 11:00 AM, wearing a light purple sweater and beige wide-leg pants, carrying a compass and a notebook. Upon entering, she briefly discussed Xiao Wu’s relationship situation with him, then headed straight for the bedroom—according to feng shui, the bedroom’s layout has the greatest impact on one’s emotional well-being.

Xiao Wu’s rental apartment had a one-bedroom apartment, approximately 12 square meters, furnished with a bed, a wardrobe, a desk, and a single sofa. Money Gaga, with a compass, meticulously measured the bedroom, checking the direction of the bed, the placement of the desk, and the placement of the wardrobe. Occasionally, she would draw the curtains to observe the surroundings outside—the bedroom window faced the back wall of a residential building, a very close distance, relying solely on the morning sun for light.

Xiao Wu sat on the sofa, nervously watching Money Gaga’s every move. About twenty minutes later, Money Gaga stopped and said to Xiao Wu, “Xiao Wu, your long-term singleness has a lot to do with the suppressed ‘peach blossom’ position in your bedroom, creating an overly dull ‘aura.'”

She pointed to the southwest corner of the bedroom and said, “According to your birth date and bedroom orientation, the peach blossom position should be in the southwest, but you’ve placed your wardrobe there, overflowing with clothes and miscellaneous items, completely blocking the entry of peach blossom energy. This is the main reason you’re having trouble finding your soulmate. Furthermore, your bed is right next to the window, which faces the back wall of a residential building. This creates a strong ‘sha’ energy, which interferes with your emotional aura and makes you nervous and insecure when interacting with the opposite sex.”

Money Gaga then walked over to the desk. “Your desk is cluttered with work documents and design tools. There’s no ‘romantic atmosphere.’ There’s not even a plant or a decorative painting. Your desk is where you work and study every day. If you stay in this environment for a long time, your ’emotional aura’ will become increasingly weak, making it difficult to attract the opposite sex. Furthermore, your bedroom is filled with cold-toned items— Gray sheets, a black desk, and a white wardrobe—cool tones can make people introverted and silent, making it difficult to open up and communicate with the opposite sex.

Xiao Wu suddenly realized—the wardrobe’s placement was a random choice when he moved in; he’d never considered the concept of a “peach blossom position”; the bed was next to the window so he could be awakened by the morning sun, but he hadn’t expected it to “block out bad luck”; the desk was piled with work documents for “easy access,” and the cool-toned items were because they were “stain-resistant and easy to care for.” He hadn’t previously connected these details to his “relationship fortune.”

“So how can I adjust it?” Xiao Wu asked eagerly, a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes. MoneyGaga pondered for a moment and offered specific advice: “First, move the wardrobe from the southwest corner to the northeast corner of the bedroom to clear the space. Place a natural peach blossom stone there. In feng shui, peach blossom stone is a lucky charm for attracting love, enhancing your personal charm and attractiveness, and helping you attract true love. Second, move the bed toward the center of the room, away from the window, to avoid interference from negative energy. Place a light pink pillow at the head of the bed to add warmth to the bedroom and improve the dull atmosphere. Also, clear unused documents from your desk, place a pot of pink hyacinths, and hang a warm landscape painting to create a romantic atmosphere.”

She added: “Peach blossom stone should be natural, preferably pink and white, about 20 cm in size, and preferably with natural patterns for stronger energy. Place the stone on a wooden base, and surround it with a few small pink crystal pebbles to enhance its romantic charm. You can go to LAOTLON “You can go to a LAOTLON offline store and the staff will help you choose high-quality peach blossom stones and teach you how to care for them.”
Xiao Wu carefully wrote down these suggestions in a notebook, noting even details like “wooden base” and “pink crystal gravel,” and his anxiety eased considerably.

Decoration Landed: Fate Quietly Arrived

That afternoon, Xiao Wu began adjusting his bedroom layout. He enlisted the help of a colleague and moved the wardrobe from the southwest corner to the northeast, freeing up space in the southwest corner. He then moved the bed 30 centimeters toward the center, away from the window. He then cleared out unused documents on his desk, storing rarely used materials in storage boxes. He also bought a pot of pink hyacinths from a flower shop and hung a sunflower-themed decorative painting above his desk.

The next morning, Xiao Wu went to the LAOTLON offline store. The store was overflowing with peach blossom stone ornaments. Upon hearing that he’d been recommended by MoneyGaga, the salesperson immediately recommended a natural pink-white peach blossom stone—approximately 20 cm in size, with faint pink veins on the surface and a mellow texture—that looked particularly beautiful. The salesperson paired it with a walnut base and a small bag of pink crystal gravel. She also told him, “Xiao Wu, wipe this peach blossom stone with clean water once a week and then expose it to sunlight for 10 minutes. This will preserve its energy and enhance its romantic potential.”

After returning home, Xiao Wu followed MoneyGaga’s advice, placing the peach blossom stone on the wooden base, scattering pink crystal gravel around it, and then placing the base in the southwest corner of his bedroom. After arranging it, he sat by his bed and took in the sight. With the pink hyacinth accents and the light pink cushions, the once dull, cool-toned space instantly became warmer, and he felt strangely reassured. In the first two weeks after the adjustment, Xiao Wu didn’t encounter his “fate.” He felt a little lost, thinking he might have been overthinking things. But in the third week, things started to change. The company organized a team-building trip, a two-day stay at a B&B in the suburbs. During the trip, Xiao Wu met Xiao Ting, a new colleague from the marketing department. Xiao Ting had just been employed for a month and was cheerful and sweet. The two were paired together in a three-legged race, and they worked very well together.

During a break, Xiao Ting initiated a conversation with Xiao Wu, saying, “I saw the app interface you designed, and I really like its simple and warm style!” Xiao Wu, overwhelmed by the recognition his work received, began sharing his design ideas with Xiao Ting. The two bonded over their conversations, discovering a shared love of science fiction movies, pour-over coffee, and many other niche hobbies. After the team-building event, Xiao Wu took the initiative to add Xiao Ting on WeChat and shared his daily life with her. He would share interesting design examples with her, and if he found a good coffee shop, he would ask her out on the weekends. Even when he hit a design bottleneck, he would talk to Xiao Ting, who always patiently comforted him and offered advice.

Follow-up feedback: The sweetness of their love deepened.

After a month together, Xiao Wu mustered up the courage to ask Xiao Ting out for a science fiction movie. After the movie, he nervously asked, “Xiao Ting, I’m so happy to be with you. Will you be my girlfriend?” Xiao Ting smiled and nodded, saying, “Actually, I like you too. I think you’re gentle and serious.”

After confirming their relationship, their relationship grew increasingly stable. Xiao Ting would accompany Xiao Wu to design exhibitions and help him record his inspiration. Xiao Wu would go to flower shops with Xiao Ting and buy her her favorite flowers. On weekends, they would go grocery shopping together and cook in Xiao Wu’s rental apartment. Although the space was small, it was full of warmth. One day, Xiaoting saw the peach blossom stone in Xiaowu’s bedroom and curiously asked, “What kind of stone is this? It looks so beautiful.” Xiaowu smiled and told her the story of LAOTLON and MoneyGaga. Xiaoting exclaimed in amazement, “So there’s such a connection! This peach blossom stone is our matchmaker!”

Now, Xiaowu’s life is no longer monotonous—after get off work, he and Xiaoting go for walks and dinner together; on weekends, they go hiking, visit exhibitions, and browse bookstores together. Even when designing user interfaces for couples, his “emotional experience” often earns praise from his boss, who praises his designs as “full of the warmth of life.”

Xiaowu also recommended LAOTLON and MoneyGaga to a single female colleague at the company. She adjusted her bedroom layout according to the suggestions and added the peach blossom stone. Two months later, she met her ideal partner at an industry conference. Today, the peach blossom stone in the southwest corner of Xiao Wu’s bedroom still sits quietly on its wooden base, surrounded by pink crystal pebbles, gleaming softly in the sunlight. It not only bears witness to Xiao Wu and Xiao Ting’s sweet love, but also protects Xiao Wu’s beautiful hopes for the future. He has already begun planning to propose to Xiao Ting on her birthday next year, turning this rental apartment, once a symbol of “fate,” into a true home for them.