Chapter 10: Summoning the maid, Pang Chunmei

The indoor red candle extinguished, and waves surged, one after another, endlessly.

Yao Sanyuan interjected with a smile, saying: "We are all neighbors, helping each other is only natural. Everyone, the hero who fights tigers is right here in front of us. Today's banquet is hosted by me, Yao. Let us eat and drink to our heart's content, and we shall not return until we are drunk!"

Brother Wu, I will always remember this kindness and will repay it in the future!" Wang Lin bowed again.

First, capture Wu Da, then capture Xi Men. Which other big shot should we capture next

Although there has not been much interaction in the past, it does not hinder the enthusiasm of everyone in supporting tonight's event

This girl has almond-shaped eyes and a delicate face, her figure is slender, and her height seems to match hers. With lowered brows and downcast eyes, she possesses a gentle disposition. Pan Jinlian circled around her with great satisfaction, then took Pang Chunmei's hand to inquire about her well-being, asking various questions.

Zhang Neng also clasped his fists and smiled: "Indeed, who would have thought that Qinghe County would produce such a remarkable hero as Wang Lin, the young lord, a figure of great renown? We, the neighbors, share in this honor!"

Then Xue Po also had a few cups of wine, emboldened by the drink, she approached and grabbed him, saying: "Young master, I have a lovely young lady in my hands, she is truly a delicate beauty, only 15 years old. A few months ago, she fell into our Qinghe County. If you are interested, I will take the liberty to give her to you!"

Xue Po was so delighted that her eyes sparkled with joy, and as a result, her flattery became even more unrestrained. This kind of matchmaker relies solely on her silver tongue to make a living, possessing the ability to talk the living to death and the dead back to life, regardless of whether her words are overly sentimental or appropriate. Wang Lin felt his scalp tingle and hurriedly fled in panic

Upon arriving in front of Wu Da, Wang Lin bowed and said: "I have met Brother Wu. I am deeply grateful to you for your righteous assistance last time, helping me deliver a message to Yuncheng County, which allowed me to narrowly escape wrongful imprisonment!"

Xinghua Tower is the largest restaurant in Qinghe County, and the owner is Yao Sanyuan, a neighbor of Wang Lin. Today, he is also the initiator of the celebration banquet for the tiger-hunting hero.

As everyone stepped forward to toast, Wang Lin found it difficult to decline and could only raise his glass in agreement

A large plate of sauce-marinated tiger meat was devoured by him in one go, and he felt a renewed vigor in his body. Only then did he leave the kitchen with satisfaction, standing in the courtyard, looking up at the moon, sorting through the tangled and complex emotions within him

Madam Xue, seeing that her efforts in sales today had finally borne fruit, was delighted upon hearing this. With a smile, she cautiously suggested, "Such a talented young man, I wouldn't dare to ask for too much; sixteen taels of silver will suffice"

Xue Po chuckled: "I know that the young lady Jin Lian possesses a beauty akin to that of a celestial being, and her affection for the young master is profound and sincere. It is only natural that the young master cannot tolerate the presence of other women. However, given the young master's current status, if there is not even a maidservant in the household, would that not cause the young lady to suffer?"

They are neighbors living on the same street

After excessive drinking, Yao Sanyuan and others were already in a state of drunkenness, and their flattery became even more unrestrained. Unable to refuse their hospitality, Wang Lin had no choice but to put on a brave face and engage in empty pleasantries.

Wang Lin laughed heartily, simply casting aside all the chaos in his heart. At this point in life, one should seize the moment and enjoy it. As for what the future holds... it is about assessing the situation and acting accordingly, so why dwell on the past or worry about what lies ahead

He truly feels quite ashamed, having just returned from the dining table, and within less than half an hour, he is hungry again. If this continues, he will surely become a glutton.

Wang Lin: "I have understood the intentions of Xue Po. I have a golden lotus at home, so I shall not entertain other thoughts for the time being"

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If one had not witnessed him returning triumphantly while carrying a magnificent, striped beast, who among the crowd would believe that this young man before them is an immensely strong and invincible hero

A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he said to Granny Xue: "How much silver is this little girl worth? If the price is right, I will buy her to serve as a maid for Jin Lian and also for the sake of the books!"

It is very dark

Wang Lin greeted each neighbor individually, displaying a humble and refined demeanor, without a trace of any fierce or menacing aura about him

Wang Lin also did not disturb the two women, sneaking into the kitchen to eat something

The woman Xue, who is around forty years old, also joined the fun: "I am not very good at drinking, but I am skilled at matchmaking! From now on, the lifelong affairs of the tiger-hunting hero will be entrusted to me!"

He has not yet made up his mind, when he heard Xue Po say: "This young lady is named Pang Chunmei, originally from a wealthy family, a native of Cangzhou, Hebei. Unfortunately, she lost her mother at the age of one and her father at the age of three. She came to Shandong to seek refuge with her relatives, but her aunt could not tolerate her..."

Indeed, indeed! What harm is there in Wang Linxian marrying several beautiful wives and lovely concubines!

Wang Lin was unaware of the intricacies involved; he felt that purchasing a person for 16 taels of silver was incredibly cheap, truly a reflection of the evils of the old society

Pan Jinlian stepped out of the house holding a cloak and draped it over him, softly saying: "Lin Lang, come back inside, don't catch a chill"

Wang Lin suddenly looked up, casting a peculiar glance at Xue Po, who was still chattering incessantly.

Yao Sanyuan raised his wine cup and said: "If it were not for the emergence of the hero who fights tigers, this great beast would not know how many villagers it would have harmed. Esteemed neighbors, let us toast to the young lord once more!"

Hu Sijing raised his cup and invited others to drink: "I never thought in my lifetime that I would be able to eat tiger meat! I would wake up laughing from dreams... Dear neighbors, come, come, come, let us toast to the tiger hero with a drink!"

Only this Xue woman is quite cunning. Today, I heard that the county office and some wealthy families in the county sent a considerable amount of silver and valuables to Wang Lin. The gifts in the Wang family's courtyard have piled up like a mountain, which emboldened her to raise the price by 6 taels.

In Shandong, the nights in April are still somewhat chilly

He thought to himself, could it be that he has stumbled into a scene from a play, as another woman from "Jin Ping Mei" has suddenly appeared? Listening to her background, it truly seems authentic and genuine. It appears that there is indeed an unavoidable fate between himself and this Ximen Qing.

Xue Po shook his head and said: "What kind of talk is this? A respectable and good man, who among them does not have three wives and four concubines? Even Hu Si has married three concubines, let alone you, a well-rounded hero skilled in both literature and martial arts, the most outstanding young gentleman in the entire county!"

Wu Da smiled broadly and quickly avoided: "Lin Ge'er, no, young lord, such a grand gesture, I cannot bear it! I haven't done anything, just ran a little!"

And this spring night seems to have just begun, the gentle young woman Pang Chunmei, who is new and inexperienced, cannot bear it any longer and cannot sleep in the next room. She can only tiptoe out of the house with a flushed face and sneak into the wood shed

Pang Chunmei

Also present were more than ten individuals who had gathered money to attend, including Wu Da, who sold fried cakes; Zhang Neng, who ran a paper horse shop; Xue Po, who specialized in matchmaking and running errands; and Hu Si, the owner of a transport business, among others

Pan Jinlian heard that Lin Lang spent 16 taels of silver to buy a maid, which she initially thought was expensive, as she had only been sold to the Zhang family for 10 taels of silver back in her day. However, upon seeing the 15-year-old Pang Chunmei standing before her, she felt it was worth the price.

He turned around and lifted the young lady up by the waist, then kissed her on the smooth forehead. The young lady, feeling shy, buried her face in his chest, allowing him to carry her into the bedroom

She was fully prepared to negotiate, but unexpectedly, Wang Lin waved his hand casually and said, "Then it's settled. In a while, Xue Po will bring people and the contract to my house, and we will settle it face to face"

Wang Lin thought to himself, indeed, it is true. He really does need a maid to assist him, otherwise, many tasks would have to be handled personally by Jin Lian

The story begins in prison, and soon shifts to a life-and-death struggle against a tiger on Jingyang Ridge. The pace is frantic, with many matters not allowing for deep contemplation. Since the time travel is irreversible, it is essential to think clearly about how to navigate the future path.

In fact, the main family, which is the uncle and aunt of Pang Chunmei, sold it for 10 taels of silver

The crowd burst into laughter, and Wang Lin smiled in response, saying: "Thank you, Xue Po, but I already have Jin Lian by my side, so there is no need for you to worry."