At the same time, he secretly cultivated all his forces, including caravans, clandestine intelligence networks, and loyal suicide squads, which were spread throughout various regions.
He handed everything over to Shen Qingtang, saying, "Everything I have is yours. As long as I can protect you, it's worth any sacrifice."
Looking into his sincere eyes, Shen Qingtang felt a surge of warmth in her heart and nodded gently.
One happy event after another occurred at the manor. Ever since Shen Minglan fell in love with Qin Wanqing...
Thus began his clumsy yet sincere journey to win Qin Wanqing's heart. Every day without fail, he would go to Qin Wanqing's clinic to help out and bring her novel little trinkets.
Occasionally, she would clumsily try to make pastries, and although she often messed them up, she gradually won Qin Wanqing's heart.
Father Shen saw this and was delighted.
He then took the initiative to visit Qin Wanqing's father, Qin Xian. Qin Xian and Shen's father were old acquaintances, having been classmates in their youth.
However, due to a misunderstanding, they became mortal enemies and did not speak to each other for many years.
Now that Shen's father has taken the initiative to visit Qin Xian for his son's marriage, Qin Xian appears indifferent on the surface, but there is a hint of amusement in his eyes.
"Brother Shen, you didn't come here today just for tea, did you?" Qin Xian took a sip of tea, his tone slightly teasing.
Father Shen didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "To be honest, I've come for my son and your daughter. They are in love, and I've come today to ask you if you can approve their marriage."
Qin Xian put down his teacup and raised an eyebrow: "I can agree to the marriage, but I have a condition. Back when we were classmates, you always said you were quick-witted. Today, let's have a couplet contest. If you can match it, I'll agree; if you can't, then this is off the table."
Upon hearing this, Father Shen immediately became interested: "Alright! You give me the question!"
After a moment's thought, Qin Xian said, "The ancient tree beneath the rocky cliff is withered; this wood can be used as firewood."
This couplet, seemingly simple, is actually ingenious. "Mountain rocks" form "rock," "ancient trees" form "withered," and "this wood" form "firewood." The wordplay is extremely clever. Shen Fu pondered for a moment.
He then laughed and said, "What's so difficult about that! The women by the White Water Spring are beautiful, especially young girls."
Qin Xian's eyes lit up; he hadn't expected that Shen's father could answer the question so quickly.
Moreover, the parallelism is perfect, in no way inferior to its own first line.
He paused for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Good! What a wonderful 'Women by the White Water Spring are good, young girls are the best'! Brother Shen, you're truly amazing!"
His initial intention to "make things difficult" completely vanished.
He then summoned Qin Wanqing and asked with a smile, "Qing'er, you know Shen Minglan's feelings for you. Now that Uncle Shen has personally come to propose marriage, are you willing to marry Shen Mingzhe?"
Qin Wanqing's cheeks flushed slightly, her eyes darting away for a moment before she looked up at Shen Minglan's father. Remembering Shen Minglan's usual clumsiness and sincerity, she nodded gently, her voice barely a whisper: "I do."
Shen's father immediately beamed with joy, and Qin Xian laughed along with him, their long-standing "grudge" finally resolved.
The issue was completely resolved in the matter of their children's marriage.
A festive atmosphere filled the manor once again.
They were just waiting to choose an auspicious day to hold a wedding for Shen Minglan and Qin Wanqing.
After Shen Minglan and Qin Wanqing set their wedding date, the entire Luanshi Village was immersed in a festive atmosphere, even more lively than when they were having their own wedding.
All of this is inseparable from the changes brought about by Shen Qingtang. Since Shen Qingtang settled here, he has not only revitalized the manor's industry, but also led the entire village onto the road to prosperity.
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