Chapter 224: The Matchmaker God Really Gave A Reward!
Chen Han received a payment notification for a religious donation: a real estate company had transferred 100 million.
He immediately guessed who sent it.
It had to be the Zheng family.
He checked the sect residence upgrade requirements:
200 million money （9132 million/200 million）.
The money requirement was already complete.
10,000 wish power （6581/10000）.
Now only wish power was missing among the three requirements, and not by much. Especially once the Marriage Hall was fully established, worshiping the Matchmaker God would definitely increase wish power.
So the sect residence upgrade would be ready soon.
As Chen Han was thinking, his mobile phone ringtone sounded.
It was that County Magistrate Chu’s number again.
He answered, and as expected, the other side said, “Chen Family Head, after your blessing, that Elder Mr. Zheng’s condition has already improved by more than half. Now they would like to ask the Chen Clan to perform another blessing for the old master. Please show some mercy, Chen Family Head.”
“Bring him to the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall,” Chen Han instructed, then poured another cup of Golden Acanthopanax Medicinal Wine and headed to the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall.
After all, the other side had already donated 100 million and shown proper attitude.
It was not that he would only save people for money. If someday there was someone who did not trigger Minor Punishment as a Warning, was a pious believer, and could provide him with wish power every day, he would not mind helping either.
At the very least, there had to be some contribution.
If there was no contribution and no piety, the Chen Clan worshiped the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation here, it was not a place for a Saintly Mother’s cultivation, and resources were limited.
When Chu Ping made the call, he had already arrived again at the Chen Clan Main Entrance. After putting down the phone, he said to Zheng Ruikai, “Mr. Zheng, the Chen Family Head asked you to bring the old master over to the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall.”
“Thank you for your support, County Magistrate Chu.” Zheng Ruikai nodded and thanked Chu Ping at the same time.
Being able to connect with the Chen Clan, and now even receive a second blessing from them, was thanks to this man’s help.
Although his elder brother was this man’s benefactor, mutual respect was sometimes what allowed relationships to last long.
Who knew, after his elder brother retired, this man might even rise to a higher position.
Then he helped his father and walked into the Chen Clan. Exchanging 100 million in donations for a second blessing from the Chen Clan, he felt it was extremely worth it.
Now he even wanted to build a relationship with this Chen Family Head. He already knew how incredible the Chen Clan was; he just did not know how to go about it.
If he approached directly, the other side might not pay attention to him.
The group arrived once again at the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall. Old Master Zheng was clearly a bit excited. Seeing Chen Han, he greeted him respectfully, “Sorry to trouble you, Chen Family Head.”
Then he thanked the other hall wardens of the Chen Clan one by one: “And all of you as well, sorry to trouble you.”
After all, arteriosclerosis was very painful, often causing dizziness, chest pain, numbness or pain in the limbs, and other symptoms.
At its worst, he had almost suffered a heart attack.
After receiving the blessing yesterday, he could clearly feel much improvement. Even his sleep felt easier last night.
“Devotee, kneel and sit on the cushion.” Aunt-Grandmother once again guided Old Master Zheng to kneel and sit.
Naturally, Chen Han handed over the Golden Acanthopanax Medicinal Wine in his hand as blessing wine to Old Master Zheng.
The old master did not suspect that the wine had healed him. Mainly, it seemed impossible for any medicine to be so miraculous nowadays, let alone medicinal wine.
Besides, he had never thought to question it.
He was inherently filled with awe toward the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation, especially after arriving at the Chen Clan and learning that wrongdoers would suffer misfortune here.
For certain things, one had to maintain the proper sense of awe.
Aunt-Grandmother’s blessing ritual dance was as smooth as ever. When it ended, she again said the same words to Old Master Zheng: “Devotee, may the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation protect you.”
Without waiting for his son to help him, Old Master Zheng stood up on his own, face full of excitement.
He felt he was healed.
His body felt even lighter than before.
Zheng Ruikai stepped forward to support his father. He did not ask how he felt, because from his father’s excited expression he already knew.
So he very politely thanked the Chen Family Head again, “Thank you, Chen Family Head. Thank you, Daoist priests.”
Chen Han nodded to him and did not say much more.
Zheng Ruikai wanted to use the chance to get acquainted, but felt it would be too abrupt. After expressing his thanks, he helped his father out of the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall.
Only when they were outside did he ask, “Dad, how are you feeling now?”
“I feel very good now,” Old Master Zheng said about his condition, then urged impatiently, “Take me to get tested.”
He wanted to confirm it too.
Previously, because arteriosclerosis made surgery impossible, he had been as good as a dying man. Now that the arteriosclerosis was resolved, as long as he could undergo surgery, even the King of Hell could not take him.
This counted as using his connection with the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation to make the King of Hell show mercy.
So, relationships were needed everywhere.
In Qingmin City, the Zheng family definitely wielded a lot of influence, but when facing life and death, what relationship could compare to a relationship with a deity?
Thinking this, he could not help saying to Zheng Ruikai, “Once this is fixed and I recover from surgery, I want to reside long-term here at the Chen Clan. Make the arrangements.”
Zheng Ruikai nodded immediately. Was this not exactly what he had been thinking?
That tycoon Liu Ye could do his office work here at the Chen Clan, so he felt he could too. Besides, Chairman Liu was a smart person. By being here long-term, he would definitely have chances to build closer ties with the Chen Family Head and the Chen Clan.
Everyone in the party wanted to know Old Master Zheng’s current condition. Very soon they returned to the ambulance and had Zhao Xing begin the examination.
After yesterday’s shock, Zhao Xing had mentally prepared himself today, but after reexamining Old Master Zheng, his face was still full of disbelief.
After the blood tests, he could basically confirm that Old Master Zheng was fully healed.
“Mr. Zheng, the old master’s arteriosclerosis should be completely resolved,” Zhao Xing immediately reported to Zheng Ruikai, and did not forget to add, “Now we should go back to the First Hospital for more detailed examinations. If there are no issues, we can then schedule the stent surgery.”
“Mm, let’s head back to the city first.” Zheng Ruikai’s face was full of joy. After saying a few words to Old Master Zheng, he led everyone back into the vehicle, and did not forget to smile at Zhao Xing as he said, “Doctor Zhao, regarding matters concerning the Chen Clan, please do not dwell on them. If anyone inquires, you can notify me.”
Looking at this man’s smiling face, Zhao Xing subconsciously swallowed.
He knew clearly this was a warning.
“Do not dwell on them” meant “forget about them.” If anyone inquired, inform him, which meant someone might be in trouble.
Given the position of his elder brother, he really could strike like thunder.
Soon the vehicle started and headed straight for Qingmin City.
…
Chen Han was already contemplating the Mao Tai possession task. The prompt for this task was too vague; he had no idea how to complete it.
After all, Mao Tai was someone from the game world and did not exist in reality. So how could he find someone in reality who matched the conditions of Mao Tai’s possession while their consciousness had not yet recovered?
He had no way to proceed, even though he coveted that Heart Light Escape Technique.
He could only search based on the hint that Mao Tai liked to stir up conflicts.
Within the Chen Clan’s grounds, Mao Tai would definitely have no chance to cause trouble; anyone entering would suffer misfortune. So he left the Chen Clan and checked around Shangyuan Village, but did not see any fights breaking out.
And he realized simply staring around like this was not a solution, so he called Uncle Dagou.
Chen Dagou soon arrived. “Xiao Han, what do you need?”
Chen Han instructed, “Uncle Dagou, have the people of the Demon Subduing Hall keep a closer watch around Shangyuan Village outside the Chen Clan for a while. If any fights break out, notify me immediately.”
“Mm, understood.” Chen Dagou nodded and did not ask more. He knew there had to be a reason and would simply follow orders.
After giving instructions, Chen Han returned to the Chen Clan. As soon as he stepped through the gate, a prompt appeared that flawless couples were worshiping the Matchmaker God Statue.
He checked the data: 39/50!
Of the 50 flawless couples required, he already had 39, only 11 short. Although that Kid Brother had debunked the red thread online, the popularity had not decreased. Many couples still came to the Chen Clan to try it.
The number of flawless couples worshiping was still increasing.
As Chen Han was about to reach the Marriage Hall, a couple holding hands walked ahead of him, discussing curiously as they went.
“Husband, we took time off from the factory just to come to the Chen Clan. Will a red thread really appear? Everyone online says it’s fake.”
“My brother wouldn’t lie to me. He said it’s real. Those people online don’t know anything.”
“Mm, this is the Marriage Hall. Let’s go in.”
From their chat, Chen Han could tell they were a couple working together at a factory. He had a feeling they would be a flawless couple.
Couples who worked in factories supporting each other were usually down-to-earth and hardworking, not the type with frivolous hearts.
The two soon entered the Marriage Hall.
Besides the main hall, the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall had four side halls, each with its own entrance, and the Chen Clan had already put up guide signs.
There were already many couples inside the Marriage Hall, many of them worshiping. Chen Han looked over and saw two couples lined up together to worship.
He could see a red thread appear on one couple’s wrists, but not on the other.
The couple without a red thread spoke up immediately:
“Sure enough, no red thread.”
“Didn’t they already say that Kid Brother exposed it?”
The other couple was clearly confused:
“We have a red thread!”
“Yeah, obviously. It’s real!”
The first couple snorted. Must be shills, they thought. They did not bother to respond, and directly left the Marriage Hall.
The girl from the factory-working couple looked at this scene, then quickly went forward with her boyfriend. They worshiped the Matchmaker God piously, and then something that surprised them happened.
They found that a real red thread had appeared in their hands. It was true.
So that whole business about Kid Brother exposing it online was actually misleading people, but under that video, almost everyone had been supportive of him.
Without coming in person, it was really hard to tell what was true or false.
【Congratulations, you have discovered flawless couples piously worshiping the Matchmaker God Statue!】
Seeing this, Chen Han smiled. Just as expected.
That made 40 couples.
At this rate, he could complete the requirement tomorrow.
At that moment, his mobile phone rang. It was a call from the demonic cult rogue Chu Hao, presumably about handing over a new batch of Premium Thunder Bamboo Spirit Tea.
But he had already assigned that matter to his junior sister and Uncle Shuisheng.
…
Meanwhile, after leaving the Chen Clan, Zheng Ruikai brought Old Master Zheng back to Qingmin City as fast as possible and went to the First Hospital.
Many at the hospital had been following Old Master Zheng’s condition, since his second son was a big boss in the city and his elder son held a very high position.
Especially Zhu Tao, the attending doctor and the strongest chief physician in this field; he was in charge of the old master’s treatment.
He naturally knew about the old master’s discharge and that the hospital had arranged an ambulance and accompanying doctor and nurse.
It usually meant the Zheng family had found a better hospital, or wanted to try folk remedies.
He had seen this kind of thing many times.
He did not expect the old master would suddenly be admitted again. The hospital asked him to hurry over and conduct another examination.
He knew the old master’s condition extremely well.
The old man’s condition had been so severe that he could suffer a heart attack at any time and surgery was impossible.
Checking again would be useless, just a waste of time.
But if the family wanted to pay for an examination, he had no reason not to write the orders. Only when he received Old Master Zheng did he realize something was wrong.
Through visual inspection and palpation, he was shocked to find that Old Master Zheng seemed to show no sign of arteriosclerosis.
How was that possible?
Not daring to be sure, he immediately ordered all kinds of detailed examinations for the old master.
When the results came out, the entire department was in an uproar. Everyone knew the old master’s condition.
Now there were no signs of arteriosclerosis.
How was that possible?
Not only he, but many who had followed the case were stunned. Even the leaders who were paying attention took notice.
No one could understand how someone with such severe arteriosclerosis had suddenly recovered.
“Doctor Zhu, can my father be scheduled for surgery now?” Zheng Ruikai asked at once.
“Mr. Zheng, with this situation, surgery is possible. I will schedule it for the old master,” Zhu Tao nodded. After speaking, he hurried back to his office to arrange the surgery.
He was extremely curious as to how Old Master Zheng’s arteriosclerosis had suddenly resolved and very much wanted to investigate, but before he could act, he received a call from the hospital director.
He immediately answered, and the director blasted him at once: “Zhu Tao, what the hell are you doing? Why is the diagnostic report for Old Master Zheng from the Zheng family so outrageously wrong?”
“Can you not tell whether there is arteriosclerosis? They have already informed the hospital. For now, there is no complaint, but they reserve the right to pursue responsibility.”
“???” Zhu Tao was dumbfounded.
There was no way he could have failed to detect arteriosclerosis. Old Master Zheng had absolutely had it before, and severely.
Now, due to some unbelievable reason, the old master’s arteriosclerosis had disappeared.
The Zheng family definitely knew the reason.
But now, what was this? It was being turned into his misdiagnosis?
Severe arteriosclerosis versus no arteriosclerosis at all would be an extremely serious diagnostic error. If responsibility was pursued, he would be finished.
Cold sweat ran down his back as he understood this was a warning from the Zheng family, telling him not to probe into the matter.
He had almost gone to investigate.
What shocked him even more was what could be behind this, that made the Zheng family issue such a warning.
…
Time passed.
Another day went by.
In the morning, after Chen Han finished handling medicinal cuisine in Uncle’s Kitchen, Xiao Yu came in from outside holding a document and handed it to him. “Senior brother, this is the amount of Thunder Bamboo Spirit Tea to hand over to the two agencies. Please sign.”
Chen Han nodded, took the document, and signed. Now for Thunder Bamboo Spirit Tea deliveries, besides his own signature, Uncle Shuisheng and his junior sister also had to sign before handing over to the agencies.
This arrangement, set by Chen Xiaoyan, was beneficial for management and clarifying responsibilities, so naturally they followed it.
Chen Han glanced at the amount of Thunder Bamboo Spirit Tea as well. With the expansion of the Thunder Bamboo Forest and increased yield, the total value of Thunder Bamboo Spirit Tea available for delivery this period had reached more than 36 million.
After he signed, Xiao Yu took the document and left the kitchen to go make the handover; the appointments with the two agents had already been made yesterday.
After his junior sister left, Chen Han sat down, took out his mobile phone, and checked the news. The popularity of the Chen Clan’s Matchmaker God and being debunked by Kid Brother was still ongoing.
However, today’s trending video was a shouting match between a man and a woman at a matchmaking corner.
A woman there was loudly speaking into a loudspeaker, repeating a meme: “There are so many single men now because men have no money. There are so many single women now because men have no money. The low marriage rate is because men have no money…”
It had started as an online joke, but someone was now openly shouting it through a loudspeaker at a matchmaking corner, shocking everyone.
So at that moment, justice descended. An old man rushed up, snatched the loudspeaker, and delivered a fatal blow to the woman: “Even if men had money, they wouldn’t want a loudspeaker flower like you!”
Chen Han was speechless at this kind of video. In modern society, relationships and marriage seemed to have really become distorted. Maybe only a real Matchmaker God in reality could change the current situation.
【Congratulations, you have discovered flawless couples piously worshiping the Matchmaker God Statue!】
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【Congratulations, you have discovered flawless couples piously worshiping the Matchmaker God Statue!】
【Congratulations, you have discovered flawless couples piously worshiping the Matchmaker God Statue!】
The sudden string of flawless couple notifications stunned him. Where had these flawless couples suddenly come from?
Right after that, the game prompt that the Marriage Hall mission requirements were met appeared:
【Congratulations, you have completed the establishment of the Marriage Hall. The Matchmaker God is very satisfied!】
【Congratulations, you have received from the Matchmaker God a Special Marriage Stone engraved with special runes!】
【Congratulations, you have received from the Matchmaker God a special red thread!】
The sudden completion of the mission was a pleasant surprise.
He immediately opened the Game Warehouse to check the remark information for the two rewards, and then he froze.
He had only been complaining about the distorted state of feelings and marriage in modern society, and the Matchmaker God had really given him rewards?
