Chapter 1, Horseshoes

He has become somewhat interested in Wang Cheng's matter

Lu Tong noticed that Wang Cheng was very nervous, and he smiled to reassure him: "If there are any troubles, take your time to speak. There are many people in the teahouse looking for help, so there is no need to be anxious"

Exceptionally tall, nearly one and a half times the height of an average person

Unfortunately, all of this has already vanished into thin air

Da Han disregarded everything and directly placed a ceramic bowl, filling it to the brim with hot tea

Da Han turned around to look at the full bowl of tea that had just been spilled, his eyes wide open like a pig's.

After Lu Tong shouted, there was no response. He lifted his hooves and stomped forcefully on the ground, producing a "gada gada" sound

When Lu Tong first stepped onto the ground, it felt as if he were walking on a pair of slightly forward-leaning stilts

Just thinking about the little money left on him, he still called out: "Yes, who are you?"

"Alright." Wang Cheng picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, "It is like this. I am twenty-one this year, living in Malanfang, and I have developed feelings for a neighbor."

Lu Tong swallowed the sunflower seeds in his mouth and shook his head, saying: "Why are you dragging me into your matters? Please continue speaking."

Oh, it is probably still because of the widow

Lu Tong intends to take on this business deal, putting down the remaining sunflower seeds, and taking out paper and pen, he said: "Please describe the situation of your family and your neighbor, so that I can understand it better"

Lu Tong looked at the empty tea bowl in front of him and couldn't help but shake his head

The street is bustling with activity, with ordinary people of various appearances, cultivators,妖兽, and half-demons coming and going.

Wang Cheng felt somewhat nervous and repeatedly waved his hands, saying: "No need, I don't drink tea. I am here to ask for your help."

Wang Cheng felt somewhat displeased upon hearing this title and muttered, "Yes, she is a widow, but I still want to marry her"

Stand up and lean forward while swaying back and forth, walk with a side-to-side motion.

Lu Tong looked at the infatuated person before him and smiled, saying: "Alright, I understand. You should go back first, and tomorrow morning, go take care of your matters"

After a brief moment, Da Han walked up to Wang Cheng again, presenting the ceramic bowl and pouring the second cup of tea

Wang Cheng lowered his head somewhat shyly and said softly, "Um, a bit older. The year I learned boxing at the martial arts school, Mei Jie got married in our neighborhood."

The big fool finished pouring the tea and returned to the corner to sleep

It seems to be around twelve or thirteen

Lu Tong had just arrived in this world and originally had no intention of paying attention to others

No, I like her, and she likes me too. However, we cannot get married right now; there are some complications involved.

A widow is already surrounded by much gossip, let alone marrying a young man

After finishing the task, Da Han turned around and was about to leave

Wang Cheng nodded in a seemingly understanding manner, and after a long while, he finally managed to squeeze out a sentence: "What was I just talking about?"

"I apologize, I did not mean to look down on widows at all," Lu Tong quickly explained upon noticing the change in Wang Cheng's expression. "In fact, I also have a fondness for widows."

Wang Cheng forced a smile and said, "No, I am different from them. My situation is somewhat... somewhat private. I have feelings for a woman. But..."

He tapped the table and said: "Da Han, pour the tea"

Oh

I tried, but I was scolded away by my mother, and afterwards, no one paid attention to me

Wang Cheng is at most twenty years old, and he is likely still a young man. No family would agree to let him marry a widow.

Lu Tong lowered his head to look at the hooves on the bench, silently sighing to himself: "It would be one thing to travel through time, but to become a half-demon as well. With these two hooves, I can't even walk properly."

Lu Tong pointed to the two empty tea bowls on the table and said with a smile: "Large leaf tea, invigorates the blood and relieves fatigue, two copper coins per bowl"

This person is slow-paced

Wang Cheng widened his eyes and looked Lu Tong up and down: "You also want to marry a widow"

Sold thirty-seven bowls of tea, seven plates of marinated tofu, two plates of pickled fish, with a total income of one hundred twenty-nine copper coins

Lu Tong placed his legs on the bench, staring expressionlessly at the street outside

Got it

Do not interrupt me, I have finally managed to organize everything properly

At the end, Wang Cheng spoke so softly that he was almost inaudible

Lu Tong revealed a slight smile at the corner of his mouth after listening and asked, "Is Mei Jie the one from the neighborhood? How many years older is she than you?"

You said you wanted to marry a widow ... ... No, that's not right, it's a neighbor.

Lu Tong instantly understood

He seems to be an honest person

Lu Tong could not help but interrupt, after all, he could not destroy someone else's family

What idle talk is this

Wait a moment

The young man appeared somewhat reserved; he walked in, glanced at the chairs but did not sit down. Standing beside the table, he said: "My name is Wang Cheng, and I would like to ask for your assistance"

The rent for the teahouse has already been recouped

Wang Cheng struggled for a long time, his face turning red, yet he still could not continue speaking

Wang Cheng stood up and turned to leave

Wang Cheng reluctantly took out four copper coins and placed them on the counter, murmuring softly as he left, "I said I wouldn't drink, yet you insisted that I do so"

A slow person can also be quick-tempered

Lu Tong, with fewer reservations, took his two hooves off the bench, sat up straight, and said: "Sit down and talk, after all, there are no guests at this moment. Da Han, pour the tea!"

Lu Tong had no choice but to guess and continue speaking: "But she doesn't like you?"

He held the money jar and began to calculate today's income

The body that was sleeping suddenly stood up, a large pig's head tilted back, turning to look around, and after finding Lu Tong, it asked in a muffled voice: "Boss, what’s the matter?"

It is still early today, take your time to speak

His current body is that of a half-demon

Lu Tong understood the general situation clearly, put down his pen, and said: "The last question, why did you not seek a matchmaker, but instead came to me?"

Wang Cheng looked at Lu Tong with a mournful gaze

Ah," Lu Tong sighed helplessly, "Da Han, pour me a bowl of tea.

Oh

No... there isn't. I was just making an analogy, it's like saying I also enjoy eating sweetened pork knuckle

In the corner of the teahouse and the library, a massive figure is sprawled across the table, sleeping

Lu Tong shook his head and pointed at Wang Cheng, saying: "Pour him a bowl of tea"

Two days ago, he was still the largest poultry farmer in the village, the director of the sand extraction factory in the town, the owner of a freight company in the county, and a small real estate developer in the city

Yes, I want to marry her. However, there are some unpleasant rumors in the neighborhood, and my parents do not agree. Please help me think of a solution

He is lamenting his current state of decline

However, Lu Tong's mood was somewhat low

Such a clueless fellow, if he were in the original world, he would probably never think of getting promoted in this lifetime

The copper coins were thrown into the belly of the copper elephant, producing a crisp clinking sound. Clearly, there were not many coins inside, as if there were a lot of coins, they would almost make no sound when falling directly onto the pile of money

I continued, but the neighbor I like is already married

A young man with an honest appearance walked into the tea house and asked, "I heard that you help with anything here?"

Indeed, it is best not to let the neighbors gossip any further

Without toes, soles, or heels, there are only black and hard hooves, making it very difficult to even stand firmly

Lu Tong pulled out a handful of sunflower seeds from beneath the counter, intending to become a silent listener

Hello, neighbors. It is a deeper connection among those who know each other well.

Above the knees is a human form, while below the knees are a pair of horse legs and hooves

The family wealth is neither too large nor too small, not as glamorous as the new rich tycoons in big cities, but within their own territory, they can be said to have a monopoly on everything.

Lu Tong has already understood

Ah

No, it is not as you think. Although she is married, her husband passed away two years ago.

Yunying City

Oh. There are a total of 5 people in my family: my parents, myself, my younger brother, and my younger sister. My father and I sell vegetables at the fresh produce market, while my brother and sister are studying at the talisman academy. Mei Jie lives alone; she has cultivation skills and has also studied alchemy. She has now opened a shop selling medicinal soups.

How old were you that year

Do you want me to persuade your parents?

Alright, I will come again tomorrow evening

Looking at the honest man across from him, Lu Tong could not help but exclaim that one should not judge a person by their appearance

Lu Tong placed his hooves on the bench again, adopting a more comfortable position

The Good Demon Teahouse is more than just a teahouse

Lu Tong glanced at him, sitting in the chair without moving.

Lu Tong took out a copper elephant-shaped piggy bank from underneath the counter

Oh, widow

The two individuals deliberated for nearly half an hour

Pig's head, human body

The two arms are thick and white, resembling high-quality fat.

Fengmian Street, Liangyao Teahouse

Ah? I cannot assist you with this matter

Frequent patrons of the tea house are well aware that, regardless of the trouble, they can seek assistance from the proprietor. Even if the proprietor is unable to resolve the issue, they will still offer suggestions.

Lu Tong's spirit was jolted; he raised his hooves and stomped down forcefully twice, shouting loudly: "Da Han, close the door and carry me back to my room"

Oh