Chapter Twelve: Visiting the Door

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  "Liu Xian Ge, is your hand okay?"

  After recovering from shock, Abao immediately asked Chen Jianchen's hand, fearing that he would be injured by counterattacking when hitting someone.

  "It's nothing."

  He is now strong and powerful, and taking down Ah San was as easy as swatting a fly, using only 40% of his strength; if the opponent dares to resist, he will not show mercy.

  Xiucai is not just about talking reason and grinding one's tongue. At least Chen Jianchen won't, when it's time to take action, he takes action without hesitation.

  A Bao let out a soft "oh", her thoughts in disarray. Today's Chen Jianchen gave her a strong sense of unfamiliarity, yet, deep down, she inexplicably liked this feeling of unfamiliarity.

  "Abao, why don't you move in and live with me?"

  Chen Jianchen spoke up.

  Ah Bao was taken aback and replied: "How can this be?"

  "I say we go, you pack up immediately, and we'll head back now."

  Chen Jianchen's tone was firm and left no room for doubt.

  Abao opened his mouth again, but when he met Chen Jianchen's firm gaze, he couldn't say a word. He turned around and entered the temple, quickly packing up his things.

  And so, the two of them walked back along the same path they had come from.

  Ah Bao habitually lagged half a step behind Chen Jianchen, her eyes fixed on his tall figure, her heart filled with excitement and incredulity. A long-held dream had suddenly come true, giving her an unreal feeling, as if she were dreaming - all she hoped for was to follow Chen Jianchen like this for the rest of her life...

  Back home, Chen Jianchen roughly told the story, and Mo Sanniang was slightly stunned, but didn't raise any objections. She affectionately held Abao's hand and said that from now on, she would treat her as her own daughter.

  Abao's eyes suddenly turned red, and big tears flowed down uncontrollably.

  The Chen family's living situation was also very difficult, with only two rooms, one for Chen Jianchen and one for Abao and Mo San Niang.

  It's getting late, and everyone is starting to rest.

  Chen Jianchen lay in bed for a long time, unable to fall asleep, repeatedly thinking about using the Ling Tong method to subdue demons and eliminate evil. After a long period of deliberation, he finally thought of a safe and feasible way, and only then did he sleep peacefully.

  I slept till dawn, and the chickens started crowing everywhere.

  Diligent Abao got up early to do chores and cook breakfast.

  Maybe she found a solid backing in life, and the smile on her face was very pleasant.

  After breakfast, taking advantage of Abao's space to collect the rice bowls, Mo Sanniang quietly called Chen Jianchen aside and asked straightforwardly: "Liu Xian, have you taken a liking to someone?"

  Chen Jianchen was at a loss for words: "Mother, where did you think you were going? How could this be?"

  Mo San Niang said: "That's good... Ah Bao is a good girl, but..."

  She didn't say any more, but Chen Jianchen understood what his mother meant. In an era where social status was everything, he and Abao were from two completely different worlds. Of course, personally, he couldn't care less about this point. It's just that at his current age and situation, Chen Jianchen absolutely did not want to get involved in romantic entanglements prematurely, nor did he have the time for it.

  He had Ah Bao move over simply because he thought it should be done that way.

  Moreover, Ah Bao is diligent and clever, having such a young girl by her side will surely make Mother's life more enjoyable, it can be said that one stone kills two birds. It's worth noting that next year when spring begins, he will go to Jiangzhou to study, leaving his mother alone, which still makes him somewhat worried. As for the pressure of living expenses, it's just an additional mouth to feed, Chen Jianchen is confident that he can take care of it.

  After making some preparations, Chen Jianchen went out to visit Wang Fu.

  Wang Fugui lived in Shuyang Village, five miles away from Jingyang Village; riding a small donkey at full speed, after arriving in Shuyang Village, Chen Jianchen asked for directions and found Wang Fugui's home.

  The Wang family was of the landlord class, with high walls and spacious courtyards, and a large retinue of servants, presenting quite an impressive spectacle.

  After the house servant announced, Master Wang, the owner of the Wang family, immediately came out with a big smile on his face. He was a big fat man, round in shape, with a red glow all over his face, always with a smiling expression. As a country gentleman, he spoke politely and was very courteous.

  The host and guest sat down, had some tea and refreshments, and asked about Wang Fu. The wealthy Mr. Wang replied: "My son is still in Jiangzhou city and has not returned yet."

  Chen Jianchen quickly figured out the link and was certain that Wang Fuli had gone directly to Jiangzhou's other mansion to find Taohua after leaving yesterday, what a delightful surprise.

  He was furious in his heart and said: "Uncle Wang, can you please send someone to Jiangzhou to call back Brother Fu Tai? I have an urgent matter to find him."

  "Alright... Ah Shui, hurry up and ride a horse to Jiangzhou, tell Young Master to come back immediately, just say that Liu Xian has arrived."

  The servant named Ah Shui went as ordered.

  Next, accompanied by Wang Dafu, he chatted with Chen Jianchen about some uninteresting gossip. As they talked, Wang Dafu suddenly said: "Liu Xian, you are a young and talented man, famous in Jiangzhou, I wonder if you are married now?"

  "My family is poor and in a difficult situation, where would we have the means to marry off our daughter?"

  Wang Da's eyes lit up and he said, "I have a daughter who is only fifteen years old, in the prime of her youth and not yet married. If you don't mind, why not marry her to Liu Xian?"

  Chen Jianchen was startled and hastily declined, saying: "This matter is of great importance, it should be presided over by the family elder, I am not qualified to take charge."

  Actually, since he passed the imperial examination and became a Xiucai, there have been more than a dozen matchmakers coming to their door in the past few months, almost wearing out the Chen family's doorstep. However, none of them were quite suitable, so Mo San Niang was not satisfied. Who would have thought that this visit to the Wang family would stir up another trouble?

  Wang Dacai chuckled and said: "Never mind, I'll call my little girl out to meet Liu Xian. If they feel good about each other, it's not too late to report back to the elders."

  Without saying another word, she ordered the maid to invite the young lady out.

  It's already a done deal, and Chen Jianchen didn't know what to say either. Anyway, taking a look wouldn't hurt.

  Not long after, the ring of jade pendant sounded, and a fragrance wafted up to his nose. Chen Jianchen raised his head to take a look, but almost spat out the mouthful of fragrant tea he had been savoring.

  I'm supporting your lungs, have you been possessed by the trans-dimensional version of Feng Jie... That's not right either, this face, this waistline, how much food do you need to eat every day to nurture so much fat?!

  I thought I'd just take a glance and nothing would happen, but I never expected that one look would lead to big trouble. Especially when the young lady came out, her sparkling eyes were fixed on me like sharp nails, shining brightly, and even drool was flowing from her plump lips...

  In an instant, Chen Jianchen almost rushed out of the door.

  Wang Da Caizhu stroked his beard and smiled, saying: "Liu Xian, although my daughter may not be a national beauty, she has a dignified appearance and an air of wealth. A fortune teller once said that she had the makings of a great lucky wife."

  Chen Jianchen was sweating profusely, at least 200 kilograms of wealth, who can bear it, sparing him for being cleverer than others, at this moment he didn't know what to say either.

  Fortunately, at this awkward moment, Ah Shui came back in time, and his return was truly timely.

  Ah Shui came over to Wang Da's side and whispered a few words in his ear. Wang Da suddenly became enraged, slamming his hand on the table: "What? He actually isn't coming back!"

  Seeing this, Chen Jianchen's heart skipped a beat: things might have changed!