Background: The Difficulties of Advancing a Key Project

In November 2025, Ms. Lin, a project director at a large advertising agency, faced the most critical challenge of her career. The company had won an annual promotion for a well-known beauty brand, with a budget of 8 million yuan. This was not only the company’s largest contract of the year, but also a crucial battle for Ms. Lin’s promotion to Deputy General Manager. Company executives made it clear: “If this project is successfully completed, Director Lin’s promotion next year will be guaranteed; if anything goes wrong, important resources may need to be reallocated.”
To secure the project, Ms. Lin led a team of 10 people in preparation for a full three months. From brand positioning analysis and target audience research to promotional plan design and media resource coordination, she personally oversaw every step, revising the plan 37 times. However, once the project officially launched, problems arose one after another, leaving her feeling overwhelmed.
First, the core idea was hindered from being implemented. The team’s “immersive beauty experience exhibition” required the construction of a temporary 300-square-meter exhibition hall in a downtown mall. However, the mall’s management repeatedly delayed the opening, citing “construction impacting customer flow.” The originally planned 15-day construction period was reduced to 7 days, and any delays incurred a 50,000 yuan penalty for each day. Then, media partnerships faltered. The previously agreed-upon top beauty influencer suddenly terminated the contract, citing a scheduling conflict. With only 10 days until the project’s launch, there was no time to find a new one. Even more frustrating for Ms. Lin, the brand suddenly demanded increased marketing efforts in lower-tier markets, requiring simultaneous promotions in 20 stores in third- and fourth-tier cities. However, they were unwilling to increase the budget or extend the project duration.
“Why are there so many obstacles?” Ms. Lin sat in her office, rubbing her swollen temples as she surveyed the densely packed project schedule on her desk. For a month, she slept only four hours a night. She coordinated resources and resolved unexpected issues during the day, and revised plans and coordinated details at night. She even ate in front of a computer screen. Yet, the project was 20% behind schedule. The brand’s contact had already expressed dissatisfaction twice in meetings: “Director Lin, if we don’t see significant progress by the end of the month, we might have to consider changing partners.”

Team members were also growing anxious. Designer Xiao Wang developed retinal congestion from working all night revising images. Planner Xiao Li broke down and cried several times due to communication difficulties with the mall’s property management. Even the calmest executive manager, Lao Zhang, privately approached Ms. Lin and said, “Director, why don’t we ask the company for more staff? We’re all going to collapse at this rate.”

Ms. Lin also wanted to request support, but the company was busy with other projects and simply couldn’t spare any more. Over afternoon tea with a close friend, she couldn’t help but complain about the project’s predicament. After hearing this, my best friend said, “I also encountered a lot of problems when I was in charge of our company’s annual meeting project. Later, I consulted feng shui master MoneyGaga from LAOTLON, adjusted the office layout, and installed a wish-fulfilling knot. To my surprise, everything went smoothly after that. Why don’t you give it a try?”

Ms. Lin had previously been on the fence about feng shui, believing that “man’s hand is in the palm of his hand.” But seeing the project’s precarious situation, she decided to give it a try and booked an on-site inspection with MoneyGaga through LAOTLON’s official website. After understanding the situation, the customer service representative arranged a visit two days later.

On-site Inspection: MoneyGaga’s Professional Analysis

On the day of the inspection, Ms. Lin had her team members tidy up the office in advance—project documents were filed, desks were cleared, and even the delivery boxes that usually piled in the corner were moved to the storage room. At 10 a.m., MoneyGaga arrived promptly. Dressed in a sharp navy blue suit and skirt suit, she clutched a compass and notebook. Without further ado, she walked directly into Ms. Lin’s private office.
Ms. Lin’s office, approximately 20 square meters, had a south-facing floor-to-ceiling window, flooding the room with natural light. Inside, there was a large solid wood desk, a set of filing cabinets, and a reception sofa. The walls were decorated with company honorary plaques and posters of Ms. Lin’s personal achievements. MoneyGaga walked around the office, then stopped at her desk, took out a compass, and measured the angles. She then walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, opened it, and surveyed the surroundings. Downstairs lay the busy main road, and across from it stood an office building under construction, its long crane boom occasionally obstructing her view.
“Director Lin, have you noticed that lately, when progressing projects, you’re constantly encountering problems at critical junctures? And misunderstandings are common when communicating with partners?” MoneyGaga suddenly asked. Ms. Lin paused for a moment, then thought about it carefully. It was indeed the case—when negotiating the move-in date with the mall’s property management, there was always a “last step” that prevented a final agreement. When communicating with the KOL team about the details of the collaboration, even though the terms had already been agreed upon, they always found “misunderstandings.” Even in meetings with team members, “unclear communication” often led to errors in execution. MoneyGaga pointed at her desk and said, “Your desk is in the southeast corner of the office. Based on your office’s orientation and the project’s ‘fire element’ (promotion projects are fire-related), your ‘lucky position’ should be in the northwest corner. Without your desk in this position, it’s naturally difficult to gain support from partners and collaborate effectively with your team. Furthermore, your desk faces a floor-to-ceiling window. The ‘dynamic energy’ outside (traffic, construction) will disrupt your ‘decision-making aura,’ causing you to hesitate when making critical decisions and even make mistakes.”

She then moved to the filing cabinet and said, “Your filing cabinet is filled with old project plans and discarded materials. These ‘outdated items’ accumulate ‘stagnant energy,’ hindering the project’s ‘progressive aura,’ causing things to get stuck at certain stages. Furthermore, your office door faces the corner of the hallway. The ‘rushing energy’ from the hallway constantly enters the office, disrupting the balance of energy within the room. This is a major contributing factor to your and your team members’ emotional fluctuations.”

Ms. Lin suddenly realized—the placement of her desk had been arranged by the administration department based on “good lighting” when she was promoted to project director last year. She had never considered this. The concept of “noble position”; filing cabinets filled with old plans because she kept them “for reference,” but she didn’t realize they would actually accumulate “stagnant energy”; her office door faced a corridor corner, and she previously only considered it “poor privacy” and didn’t consider the impact on her “aura.” These details had previously been completely ignored by her.
“So how should I adjust it?” Ms. Lin asked eagerly, her eyes brimming with anticipation. MoneyGaga pondered for a moment and offered specific advice: “First, move your desk to the northwest corner of your office, with your back against a solid wall. This will enhance your decision-making aura and make it easier to gain support from influential people. Then, hang a red Ruyi knot in the upper right corner of your desk. In feng shui, the Ruyi knot symbolizes good fortune and the fulfillment of all your wishes. It can resolve obstacles in project progress and help you achieve your goals. Secondly, clear out old plans and discarded materials from your filing cabinet, leaving only those for currently active projects. Place a pot of ivy on the filing cabinet to purify stagnant energy in the office. Finally, hang a light-colored curtain behind your office door to block the incoming air from the hallway and stabilize the indoor aura.”

She added: “The Ruyi knot should be handwoven, primarily red, with gold tassels, and approximately 30 cm in size. When hanging it, align the centerline of the knot with the centerline of your desk. You can go to LAOTLON for more information.” “You can choose from offline stores. The staff will help you choose a high-quality Ruyi knot and teach you how to care for it.”
Ms. Lin carefully wrote down these suggestions in her notebook, even noting details like “align the central axis of the Ruyi knot with your desk” and “use a light-colored curtain to block drafts.” Her anxiety finally eased.
Decorations in Place: The Project Takes a Turn

That afternoon, Ms. Lin contacted the administration department and coordinated with them to help adjust the office layout. Two hours later, her desk was successfully moved to the northwest corner, facing the office door, against a solid wall. The view was much wider than before. The old plans and discarded materials on the filing cabinet were cleared and packed up and sent to the company’s archives. The administration department also installed a light gray curtain behind her office door, per Ms. Lin’s request. Ms. Lin herself bought a pot of ivy from a florist and placed it on top of the filing cabinet. Its lush green branches and leaves added a touch of vitality to the office.
The next morning, Ms. Lin made a detour to visit the LAOTLON offline store. The store carries a wide variety of Ruyi knots, including red, gold, and multi-colored ones. Upon hearing that she was recommended by MoneyGaga, the clerk immediately recommended a hand-woven red Ruyi knot. The knot is a vibrant Chinese red, embellished with fine gold tassels and studded with tiny pearls. Measuring approximately 30 centimeters, it looks both delicate and elegant. The clerk explained, “This Ruyi knot is entirely hand-woven. The red color symbolizes ‘passion and motivation,’ while the gold symbolizes ‘wealth and benefactors.’ It’s perfect for managers who need to advance important projects.”

Ms. Lin purchased the Ruyi knot, and the clerk also gave her a silver hook. They told her, “Director Lin, this Ruyi knot requires no special care. Just keep it away from water and direct sunlight. Hang it near your desk and it will bring you continued good fortune.” Back at work, Ms. Lin followed MoneyGaga’s advice and mounted the hook on the ceiling above her desk, adjusting the height so the knot’s centerline aligns with the desk’s. After hanging the knots, she sat at her desk, watching the Ruyi knot sway gently in the breeze. She felt strangely reassured.

On the first day after the adjustment, the project saw its first positive turnaround—the mall’s property management suddenly contacted Ms. Lin, saying, “After discussing with management, we’ve agreed to allow you to start construction three days early, and we’ll waive any overdue penalties.” Surprised and delighted, Ms. Lin quickly arranged for the execution team to prepare for the start. The originally compressed seven-day construction period was suddenly extended to ten, significantly easing the team’s stress.

The next day, even better news arrived—the KOL team, who had previously terminated their contract, called to apologize, saying, “The previous schedule conflict was a misunderstanding. We’re willing to continue working together as planned, and we’ll offer two additional short video promotions.” When Ms. Lin inquired about the reason, they replied, “The boss sees great potential in your project and doesn’t want to miss out on the opportunity.” After hanging up the phone, Ms. Lin couldn’t help but exclaim, “This is going incredibly smoothly!”

Over the next week, the project progressed exceptionally smoothly: After seeing the initial progress, the brand not only agreed to increase the budget by 1 million yuan to support the promotion in lower-tier markets, but also extended the project duration by 15 days. The team members’ health also improved significantly. Designer Xiao Wang’s eyesight returned to normal, planner Xiao Li regained his composure, and Executive Manager Lao Zhang proactively proposed a “store integration plan for lower-tier markets,” which was highly praised by the brand.

At the end of the month, the project’s core component, the “Immersive Beauty Experience Exhibition,” opened successfully, attracting over 5,000 visitors that day and generating over 200 million views on social media. The brand’s contact person exclaimed to Ms. Lin on the spot, “Director Lin, you’ve done a fantastic job! This exceeded our expectations!”

Follow-up feedback: Goals successfully achieved

Three months later, the entire beauty brand’s annual promotion project concluded successfully, helping the brand achieve a 30% sales increase and earning the “Best Marketing Case of the Year” award. At the annual summary meeting, the company’s senior management publicly praised Ms. Lin: “The success of this project fully demonstrates Director Lin’s professional ability and leadership. After discussion, management has decided to officially appoint Ms. Lin as Deputy General Manager early next year.”
Upon hearing the news, Ms. Lin was so moved she nearly cried—she knew this was not only the result of her own and her team’s hard work, but also the help of LAOTLON and MoneyGaga. After the project concluded, she sent a thank-you message to MoneyGaga, along with a photo of the project’s award. MoneyGaga quickly replied: “Congratulations, Director Lin! The Ruyi knot was just the icing on the cake. The real driving force behind the project’s success was your and your team’s perseverance and dedication. I hope you continue to achieve all your dreams in your new position.”
Today, Ms. Lin’s red Ruyi knot still hangs on the upper right corner of her desk in her office. Whenever a major project progresses, she subconsciously glances at it, feeling a surge of confidence. She also recommended LAOTLON and MoneyGaga to other project managers at the company. After one of them followed her advice and hung a Ruyi knot, a previously stalled client project was successfully signed.
Ms. Lin often told her team members, “I used to think feng shui was a mystery, but now I understand that good feng shui layout can help people achieve a calmer mindset and make more decisive decisions, allowing them to seize opportunities at critical moments. LAOTLON and MoneyGaga not only helped me successfully complete projects, but also taught me that sometimes it’s more important to ‘go with the flow’ than to ‘forge ahead’—adjusting your environment is actually adjusting your own state of mind.”
Today, the red Ruyi knot glows warmly in the sunlight, its golden tassels swaying gently in the breeze. It not only bears witness to Ms. Lin’s career advancement but also protects every one of her future goals, becoming a symbol of hope in the office.