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Chapter 48 Do all older women like to be matchmakers?
The two brothers didn't have much to pack, just a few clothes, some bedding, and pots, pans, and other items.

The food under the cellar does not need to be moved, just take it out every once in a while.

When Zhong Lin and the others arrived at No. 6, Huaihua Lane, the house had already been cleaned and they could move in at any time.

"Stone."

"Brother Xiu."

As soon as they entered the yard, the two children ran together, and everyone's face was full of happiness and excitement.

For the past month, Xiao Shitou has been locked up at home by Zhong Lin. Even when he went out to buy groceries, he was left at home alone. He was almost sick from being cooped up. Now he finally meets someone of the same age, and a classmate at that. He is so excited that he can't express it in words.

Old man Xu’s grandson is named Xu Xiu, nicknamed Xiu Ge’er. He probably received the same treatment and was extremely excited at this time.

Ignoring the two children's chatter, Old Man Xu said with a somewhat dissatisfied tone: "Zhong Lin, if you don't come again, I will move out."

"He's here, isn't he? This must be Brother Xiu, he's strong and smart. Old man Xu, you have a successor now." Zhong Lin praised.

As soon as the old man Xu mentioned his grandson, a smile instantly appeared on his face. Ever since his son and daughter-in-law died, his grandson has been the apple of his eye. Otherwise, he would not have cooperated with Zhong Lin to sell medicine at his age. He just wanted to save money for Brother Xiu to marry a wife.

Old Man Xu said proudly, "No, no, he's smart, but he's too naughty. Your brother is not bad either. He looks like a calf. When he grows up and practices martial arts with you, he will definitely be able to reach the rank of a master."

The two of them had a conversation that was full of praise for each other, and then an old woman walked out of the room.

He has gray hair, is a little short, and has a kind face.

"This must be Brother Zhong! He's really handsome."

Old Man Xu introduced, "This is my wife."

Zhong Lin quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, old lady."

Madam Xu stepped forward, took Zhong Lin's hand, and looked him over carefully. The more she looked, the more satisfied she became. She said expectantly, "Brother Zhong, you're probably still single, right? Do you have a sweetheart? If not, I'll find one for you."

The smile on Zhong Lin's face froze. He had just escaped from Aunt Jiang's clutches but felt like he had entered another haunted den. Does every older woman like to be a matchmaker?

Xu Lewu also noticed Zhong Lin's embarrassment and interrupted, "My dear, please stop trying to match people up. Zhong Lin has his own ideas."

"What do you mean by randomly matching couples? Brother Zhong has no parents to support him. How can a grown man with a younger brother survive without a woman at home? A woman can at least sew, mend, wash, and take care of things."

Old Madam Xu glanced at her husband.

Although he had never met Zhong Lin, he had already gained some understanding of him from his wife.

The government office is in office, the three-dimensional painting that is popular in Heishan County, and the warrior who has entered the rank...

This is definitely a rich son-in-law!
In other words, he doesn't have a daughter, otherwise he would definitely try his best to bring her together.

Zhong Lin also said with a bit of embarrassment: "Thank you very much, old lady. I'm still young and want to look for someone in a few years."

"It's a pity."

"It's not a pity, it's not a pity, Shitou, stop chatting and quickly send the things back to the house."

Zhong Lin shouted at a stone not far away and quickly changed the subject.

Evening. Old Man Xu's house.

Little Stone and Xiu Ge'er were playing hide-and-seek in the yard.

Zhong Lin and Old Man Xu sat at the table drinking. Three dishes were already on the table, and the old lady was still busy in the kitchen.

"The county's reserve army has been defeated again and is almost completely annihilated. The rebel army is about to attack the county town."

"what?"

Old man Xu's face turned pale with anger.

Zhong Lin picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. His face was solemn as he said, "This is the news I saw at the government office this morning. It's true and reliable. The reserve army was badly defeated. The enemy is now powerful and has already approached the county town. Otherwise, I wouldn't have moved here in such a hurry."

Old Man Xu's face was filled with panic as he muttered, "This is truly a catastrophe. After two consecutive defeats, there aren't many troops left in Heishan County. If the city gates are breached..."

Thinking of this, Old Man Xu took a deep breath and begged Zhong Lin, "Zhong Lin, I'm old and can't walk anymore. Can you take Xiu'er out of the city? I'll give you all my silver, just asking you to protect Xiu'er and keep him alive."

"Calm down." Zhong Lin said calmly, "Things haven't come to that point yet. Although Heishan County is dangerous, leaving the city is no better than being here. If we run into a rebellious army, that would be dangerous. There is still the most basic order in the city. With my strength, I am more than enough to protect you."

"Really?"

"Well, in three days at most, I will be able to reach the seventh level of Bone Tempering Realm. You should know how powerful the Bone Tempering Realm is. Even if the city is breached, I will not be afraid during the most chaotic period."

Having said that, Zhong Lin paused and looked at Old Man Xu deeply.

"Of course, if I really encounter a special situation and nothing can be done, I will protect myself and Little Stone first."

Old Man Xu didn't get angry when he heard this. He nodded and said, "That's as it should be. The Seventh Bone Tempering Realm is enough. As long as we don't jump too much, we can survive this crisis. Besides, the county town won't ignore the rebellion of Heishan County. As long as we wait for reinforcements, we will be safe."

"I'll dig a cellar at home in the next few days and bring all the food hidden in Tianshui Lane here. If there's any trouble outside, you can bring the old lady and Xiu'er to hide with me."

Seeing that Zhong Lin had arranged everything, Old Man Xu showed a relieved expression on his face and raised the wine glass in his hand.

"Zhong Lin, there's nothing more to say. It's all in this glass of wine. From now on, if you have any orders, I will never refuse. As long as I can protect Brother Xiu, my life is yours."

Old man Xu's eyes were extremely determined, showing his determination to risk his life for his grandson.

Zhong Lin also smiled, picked up the wine glass and drank it all.

The reason why he was willing to help Old Man Xu's family was to repay a favor. Although he and he were only in a cooperative relationship, he did make enough profit from him. Whether it was blood-replenishing pills or bone-strengthening pills, it would take him forever to get enough money just by relying on his own income from painting.

Moreover, after knowing that Zhong Lin was studying medicine, Old Man Xu took out his ancestral book "Xu's Medical Book". It was this medical book that made Zhong Lin's medical skills improve by leaps and bounds.

Although Zhong Lin knew that Old Man Xu definitely had ulterior motives, this was a matter of deeds rather than intentions, and Zhong Lin was willing to return the favor and protect their family to the best of his ability.

However, as Zhong Lin just said, if he really encounters a situation where nothing can be done, Zhong Lin will still focus on protecting himself and Xiao Shitou.

Zhong Lin is not magnanimous enough to sacrifice himself to save others.

He is also selfish.

(End of this chapter)