Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 69: Sun Bin and Pang Juan Match Wits; Xiao and Zhu Fall Out
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 69 is rated Great Misfortune, and its story is “Sun Bin and Pang Juan Match Wits; Xiao and Zhu Fall Out”. In plain words: Take the steadier road, and don't run around with people who only want to play. Look clearly at friendships made over drinks.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Sun Bin and Pang Juan Match Wits; Xiao and Zhu Fall Out
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 69 a good fortune?
It is rated Great Misfortune. Take the steadier road, and don't run around with people who only want to play. Look clearly at friendships made over drinks. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 69 say in English?
Leave the boat and take the road; that is best; / don't go chasing fun with rich young men. / Tonight over wine, you call each other brothers; / tomorrow morning, you are enemies again.