Water Margin: Gao Yanei is actually a Gal Genius

Well, that's it. Gao Jin has already accumulated three great regrets in his short life.

Without studying hard, he couldn't have guided the Industrial Revolution and ushered in the steam age for the Song Dynasty.

Without properly studying the history of the Song Dynasty, one cannot soar like a roc in a single day.

If you haven't played the game "Gala Give Wood," you won't increase Lin Chong's favorability.

Gao Jin tried many methods, and told all the jokes he could think of in his previous life at the dinner table, which made Lin Chong and Lu Zhishen laugh heartily.

[Lin Chong's favorability: 69.] No effect.

Despite the pain all over his body, Gao Jin grimaced and performed a set of chaotic staff techniques for his two brothers, which drew cheers from them.

[Lin Chong's favorability: 69.] No effect.

...

Without any sense of satisfaction from solving puzzles or clearing levels, Gao Jin felt like a headless fly running around aimlessly.

A sense of unease rose inexplicably from the depths of his heart. Gao Jin really wanted to dissect Lin Chong's brain to see what was inside and what he really wanted.

Gao Jin paused for a moment, then gritted his teeth and prepared to unleash his ultimate weapon.

It turns out that Gao Jin had already noticed during this time that Lin Chong was over thirty years old and had been married for three years, but he did not have any children, which was quite rare in this era.

This was originally a private matter that Gao Jin didn't want to mention. But now that the reward was within his grasp, he couldn't help but speak out.

At worst, he could pretend to be drunk and say something inappropriate, claiming to be simply a brother who cares about his brother.

With his hand on Lin Chong's shoulder, Gao Jin whispered in his ear, "Brother, I have a remedy. It'll... enhance that aspect, and I guarantee you'll have a harmonious marriage and a happy family..."

"Brother, please don't tease me. I really..." Gao Jin saw Lin Chong's expression change several times before he finally gripped his hand tightly and whispered, "...Thank you, brother."

[Lin Chong's favorability rating: 69.] Strange. Normally, such a private matter should elicit either gratitude or disgust. What does this in-between reaction mean?

"Brother, don't worry. My reputation as a playboy might be untrue, but it's true that I spent a month at the 'Fan Hua Ju' in Fan Lou." Gao Jin gently patted Lin Chong's hand, reassuring him softly. "When I get back to my residence, I'll copy down this prescription and bring it to you tomorrow."

Lin Chong remained silent. This magnificent man acted like a little girl, turning his head away and avoiding eye contact with Gao Jin.

"What are you two brothers whispering about? Aren't I a brother to you?"

Lin Chong's face flushed red, clearly anxious, afraid that his family matters would be brought up for discussion. Gao Jin gave him a reassuring look and calmly said to Lu Zhishen, "My brother and I were discussing some good spots in Fanlou, and the skills of some masters. What, does the Flower Monk want to try them out too?"

Lu Zhishen's face flushed red, and he hurriedly waved his hand, saying, "Form is emptiness... This frivolous monk of mine will be corrupted by this playboy brother of yours sooner or later, no, no..."

The two burly, red-faced men exchanged a smile and then picked up their wine bowls to urge each other to drink.

After Gao Jin finished his bowl, he remembered something. Lu Zhishen's favorability rating had smoothly reached 70 points that day, the only variable being that crazy woman Chen Liqing.

Could it be that woman also has a system, but because she's from ancient times and can't accept it, she seems a bit crazy? Is her system the one that helped me surpass 70 points of favorability?

Or does the fact that this "Gala Gives Wood" system requires a woman to be present to advance the level of favorability? After all, it's called "Gala Gives Wood," so what kind of legitimate system could it be?

Gao Jin had originally planned to avoid this crazy woman tomorrow and invite his two brothers to his residence for a drink, but now he could postpone that for a while.

Chen Liqing doesn't seem to be very good at hand-to-hand combat. Come to think of it, hand-to-hand combat involves getting very close together, which isn't really suitable for a woman.

Gao Jin secretly pondered, "Tomorrow I'll find a pair of inner armor to wear, and first break her stick. Without the stick in her hand, that crazy woman shouldn't be able to beat me."

"Brother, what are you thinking about? Come and have a drink!" Seeing that Gao Jin was not drinking and had his head down, Lu Zhishen was afraid of neglecting his brother, so he quickly called out to him.

"Come, let me offer you both a bowl..." Gao Jin said.

At midday, the capital city of Tokyo seemed to awaken from its drunken stupor, yet it brewed strong tea. The sun lazily slanted westward, casting the Bian River a mixture of golden-red and murky colors. This scene mirrored the very essence of the emperor's domain: half of imperial majesty, half of the bustling world.

Chen Liqing, accompanied by her maid and son, and leading her horse, leisurely returned home.

After the doorman opened the door for her, she handed him the reins and went straight into the back hall. She bumped into Chen Xizhen coming out of the quiet room and smiled sweetly, saying, "Father, have you finished your homework today?"

"I can't seem to concentrate, sigh... I might as well give up." Old Master Chen said with a gloomy expression, sitting down in his recliner. Chen Liqing, on the other hand, went into the armory and began rummaging through things.

Strangely enough, the old Taoist priest had been visiting Gao Jin's residence every day for the past few days to carefully observe his face and destiny, but he couldn't find anything amiss. On the contrary, during those days of contact with Gao Jin, he truly felt that this man was a fledgling tiger who would surely become a great man in time.

These past few days since returning to the manor, whenever I go to the quiet room to practice my skills, it's as if a father-in-law has taken a liking to his son-in-law. In my mind, there is always the image of Gao Jin and Li Qing standing together like a perfect couple.

Her heart was in turmoil, like a cat scratching at a mouse; she couldn't calm down at all. She even gave her daughter a cold shoulder, and in the past two or three days, she had mentioned Gao Jin's name dozens of times in Chen Liqing's ear.

Chen Liqing was so shocked that she thought Gao Yanei had cast a spell on the old Taoist priest. Only after repeated checks did her father finally feel relieved.

As for the old Taoist's attempt to bring them together, she dismissed it with disdain.

She, Chen Liqing, was only low-key and unwilling to show her face in public. Otherwise, there would have been no Zhao Fujin, the number one beauty of the Song Dynasty.

His martial arts skills were even more remarkable. He had received the true teachings of the old Taoist priest with his staff, and when he wielded it, a hundred or so men couldn't get close to him. He also had superb archery skills, hitting any target within a hundred paces.

How could someone as outstanding as her not find her Mr. Right?

I got tired of hearing it these past two days, so I found an excuse to go out and teach Gao a lesson.

The old Taoist priest knew this but wasn't worried at all. Although Gao Jin's martial arts skills were far inferior to his daughter's, he was inseparable from the monk, so nothing unexpected would happen.

As for the daughter being taken advantage of, the monk was not interested in women, and although Gao Jin had a nickname, judging from their interactions over the past two days, he was not the kind of person who was lustful. Young people, after all, often become friends after a few fights.

In short, as long as my daughter is willing to get to know Gao Jin, that's fine. If they still don't get along after getting to know each other, then so be it.

Thinking of this, Old Master Chen took another sip of tea. "Qing'er, did you see Tuizhi today?"

The sound of weapons being rummaged through and falling to the ground came from the storeroom. After a while, the sound stopped, and Chen Liqing's voice came from inside: "Father, what you're saying is very strange. I went out of the city for a ride today. I didn't go to the Gao residence, so how could I have seen Gao Yanei?"

Old Master Chen sighed, "The main reason is that Gao Tuizhi is a good person, has a good physique, and is smart and eager to learn. Although his martial arts skills are a bit sparse, that's only because he started practicing martial arts last month."

"It's a real pity that my son rejected the proposal without even seeing it in person." It turned out that on that day, Old Master Chen hadn't made a definitive statement. He had only said that his fellow disciples were traveling and he didn't know when they would return. If his daughter accepted the marriage, he would go to Gao Qiu and tell him that his daughter was cured.

As for whether Gao Qiu believed it or not, his daughter wasn't sick at all; a visit to the mansion would have been enough to cure her.

Inside the armory, a clattering sound filled the air. Chen Liqing seemed not to have heard the old Taoist priest's words; her sweet voice drifted from inside the room.

"Father, where is that iron dragon-patterned staff that my grandmaster uncle gave me? The one that weighs forty catties."