New and dark light years

Chapter 346 Matchmaker

Thirteen culture media of different proportions were laid out in front.

Li Lin walked over and examined it carefully.

The rice on each culture medium grew at slightly different rates, and the 'color' of the leaf buds also appeared to differ.

Li Lin examined each plant individually, checking their height, stem thickness, and other details.

After watching for a while, he didn't feel that these rice stalks were any different from ordinary ones, probably because it was too early.

But these things are essential for Li Lin to successfully build his foundation and embark on the path to immortality.

No matter how much you value it, it's never too much.

“Keep watching over them,” Li Lin said.

The most suitable person to guard this place right now is Li Yanjing.

Li Yanjing leaned closer, snuggling against her husband, her waist gently swaying as she nuzzled him: "Husband, come and see if I've grown up yet."

Li Lin raised an eyebrow, understanding what she meant, and then put his arm around her and led her to the small wooden house next door.

It must be said that among the three women, Li Yanjing was the most uninhibited and knew how to serve a man.

By the time Li Lin came out, it was already evening.

Li Yanjing had already returned to the altar to rest.

In terms of physique, Li Lin was no match for the 'Great Ghost', but the problem was... in dual cultivation techniques, men had the advantage.

Li Lin, in particular, cultivates spiritual energy, which makes this substance both highly nourishing and extremely stimulating for strange creatures.

It's normal to not be able to handle it.

After half a day of cultivation, Li Lin emerged feeling refreshed and invigorated.

When he arrived at the camp gate, he saw several craftsmen who had already set up a bamboo frame and were carving words on the camp gate.

That's really fast.

Li Lin was first surprised, then laughed.

He still doesn't have much 'awareness' about his identity.

Essentially, the position of county lieutenant was enough for him to act tyrannically in a small place. Coupled with the titles of "Commander-in-Chief of the Military Forces of Tianjin," "Local Pacification Commissioner," and "Seventh-Rank Military Officer," he was undoubtedly a high-ranking official.

In modern society, this would be roughly equivalent to the rank of a local military region commander... no, it would be even more prestigious.

Because in modern society, the commander of a military region does not normally have the power to enforce laws outside the region, but the "local garrison commander" does.

They can suppress bandits and quell rebellions on their own without the consent of the local prefect.

Of course, giving prior notice is the proper way for an official to conduct oneself.

Li Lin is such a high-ranking official now that whatever he says must be taken seriously and handled by his subordinates.

Su Bei walked over from the side, bowed, and asked, "Chief Commander, what are your requirements for this calligraphy? Do you want it to be the work of a famous calligrapher?"

Li Lin shook his head: "No need, as long as it's watchable."

Su Bei breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Lin looked at him and asked, "How is things at home?"

“It’s great. We’ve moved to a bigger house and bought a few servants from the brokerage to take care of my mother and younger brother.” Su Bei smiled happily, his eyes filled with gratitude and admiration as he looked at Li Lin: “All of this is thanks to the Grand Commandant’s grace.”

Li Lin shook his head: "No need to thank me, I'm just returning a favor to your grandfather."

Su Huafang was a great help to Li Lin, at least giving Li Lin a 'starting point' of hope.

Without Su Huafang, Li Lin really wouldn't know how to start developing in this world in the short term.

Even if we find a way later, we don't know how long it will take.

If it drags on for too long, you might miss the opportunity to meet your father-in-law and not receive his support.

Because Huang Qing was already nineteen years old at the time, which was considered a young woman in that era, or, to put it bluntly, an old woman.

If this drags on for a few more months or half a year, she'll definitely get married, and then she might not be able to marry me.

Therefore, opportunities, once missed, can sometimes be lost forever.

Su Huafang's "mentorship" was the first step for him to become a Spirit Hunter.

He was truly grateful.

Su Bei shook his head and said, "I've heard about the help my grandfather gave to the adults, but it was just a small favor. But the adults gave me a second life, which is completely different."

He looked at Li Lin with unwavering determination in his eyes.

He still vividly remembers that a year ago, his family of three lived a difficult life in a small tile-roofed house, struggling to get enough to eat and wear.

The Su family even tried to take away their only house.

Fortunately, Lord Li arrived.

For them, who were already somewhat desperate at the time, Li Lin's appearance was like a dazzling pillar of light in the darkness.

This beam of light even dispelled the dark clouds in the sky.

"When do you plan to get married?" Li Lin asked.

Su Bei said somewhat shyly, "My mother is already looking for a woman for me, and I expect to hear back in two or three months."

Li Lin nodded and smiled, "When you find a woman you like, let me know, and I'll act as your matchmaker and help you propose."

"Thank you, sir!"

Su Bei immediately knelt down and kowtowed three times.

No wonder he was so excited.

In southern Xinjiang, there's a saying: "The matchmaker is like a father."

The role of matchmaker is not filled casually; it must be filled by an elder or someone of much higher status.

At the same time, the matchmaker will also become an elder, and the relationship will be closer than that of a close relative.

During holidays, the couple also had to take time to visit the matchmaker in return for gifts.

If a couple encounters a problem they can't solve, they can go to the matchmaker to see if he has any solutions.

This is a special way to build rapport. Li Lin values ​​Su Bei highly and is willing to act as his matchmaker.

Su Bei himself greatly admired Li Lin and was very willing to follow him, so he naturally didn't want to refuse such a good opportunity.

There were many soldiers around who were filled with envy upon hearing this.

They were almost all locals and knew very well the significance of the title 'matchmaker' here.

From then on, Li Lin became the biggest backer in northern Jiangsu, without exception.

"Please grant me a day off, sir. I want to go back and tell my mother about this good news."

Li Lin nodded; he understood what Su Bei meant.

With Li Lin acting as matchmaker, the women he could marry in northern Jiangsu would have to be upgraded.

This is, after all, a significant advantage.

"Sure," Li Lin said with a smile. "We're going the same way, let's go back together."

"Thank you, sir." Su Bei smiled happily, his eyes showing more affection.

Unlike before, there was only worship and reverence.

This is also what Li Lin wanted.

As his official rank rises, besides allies and friends like Chiang Chi-li, he inevitably needs confidants.

Su Bei was one of them, and Xiao Chunzhu was another.

There are only two people at the moment, which is still a bit few.

But it's hard to find a truly trustworthy confidant; this can only be done slowly and depends on fate.

Li Lin and Su Bei rode back to Yulin County together.

Along the way, although it was on a desolate official road, they did not encounter a single strange creature, which shows that Liu Shen is quite responsible in his work.

When Li Lin was almost at Yulin County, he even saw Liu Shen patrolling in mid-air.

When she saw Li Lin, she waved and then drifted away into the distance, while her shouts could be faintly heard in her ears.

"Hey kid over there, I told you not to cross the line! If you come any closer, I'll kill you..."

Li Lin smiled and then paid no further attention.

This is a good thing.

Upon returning to the county town, Li Lin and Su Bei parted ways and went home separately.

Huang Qing was still awake, looking at the account book and calculating the family's expenses for the month.

Upon seeing Li Lin approach, she smiled and said, "This month, the family has brought in another three hundred taels of silver. The Youth-Preserving Pill is selling so well."

"Aren't body-strengthening pills selling well?"

Huang Qing blushed slightly and said reproachfully, "Why do you always say such strange things, sir? Even if it sells well, it's not something a woman like us should say."

This also reflects the fact that women of this era were generally quite shy.

Hongluan came over and wiped Li Lin's hands and face.

Li Lin let her do as she pleased. After a while, Hongluan left with the water, and he sat down and said, "I'm going to be the matchmaker for Su Bei."

Huang Qing thought for a moment and said, "You're planning to take Su Bei as a confidant?"

"Correct."

Huang Qing smiled and said, "Then I will also go to the Su family tomorrow to meet Madam Su and help her find a suitable daughter-in-law."

"You can make these decisions yourself."

"Hmm." Huang Qing really liked the feeling of Li Lin completely delegating authority to her: "I didn't expect that I would be an elder soon. I always feel like I'm getting old."

Matchmakers are elders, the kind you should treat like parents.

"That's a good thing. In fact, you look younger now. You don't look twenty, you look more like seventeen."

Huang Qing's face flushed slightly; she knew, of course, that she looked younger now.

The effects of dual cultivation are excellent, nourishing yin and beautifying the complexion. Most importantly, the spiritual energy circulating in Li Lin's body will pass through their bodies during dual cultivation, bringing great benefits to their health.

For example, removing acquired impurities from the body.

At every women's gathering, she and Hongluan were always the most eye-catching.

Firstly, they have a relatively high status, and secondly, their complexion and skin are so good that they seem almost inhuman.

Countless people envy them.

However, the women all thought that this was the effect of taking the anti-aging pills every day, which actually boosted the sales of the anti-aging pills.

At this point, Huang Qing remembered something: "My lord, this afternoon, Inspector Bai came looking for you, but you weren't there at the time, and I didn't know when you would be back, so I didn't give you a definite answer. I said I would tell you about it when you returned."

"Is that the White-Clad Inspector the elder or the younger?"

"The older one."

Bai Liwei is looking for himself?

They were old comrades-in-arms after all. Although they hadn't been in touch much lately, Li Lin wasn't the kind of person who would forget someone. He planned to go find him again once he understood.

The next day, Li Lin went to work as usual. After having lunch at home, he took two pounds of green vegetables to the Bai family's house.

Li Lin is a well-known figure in Yulin County. Almost everyone knows him, since he patrols the streets almost every day.

Upon seeing Li Lin, the gatekeeper immediately ushered him into the room, bowing and saying, "Lieutenant Li, please wait in the living room for a moment. I will go and inform the master immediately."

Li Lin nodded, and not long after, Bai Liwei strode over.

He looked at Li Lin with a hint of surprise in his eyes, then smiled happily and said, "County Commandant Li, you actually came to my door in person... I..."

He was so happy he was almost speechless.

Li Lin laughed and said, "I prefer you calling me Li the Inspector."

Upon hearing this, Bai Liwei laughed even more heartily.

(End of this chapter)