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"Master Ba, the matter is settled!" said Lao Zhang with a grin. "Really settled?" Master Sun Ba was somewhat skeptical. "With me, Lao Zhang, on the case, how could it fail? Long Shugu has already nodded in agreement. All that's left is for you to send the betrothal gifts." Master Sun Ba was overjoyed and promised to give Lao Zhang a sum as matchmaker's fee. Lao Zhang took the money and began scheming about how to extort more.
On the other side, Long Shugu told his daughter Long Feng about the marriage arrangement. Upon hearing this, Long Feng remained silent, tears streaming down her face. "My child, your father has wronged you," sighed Long Shugu. "Father, I don't blame you," Long Feng wiped her tears. "It's just that Master Sun Ba is so old, I fear..." "Father knows too, but we owe a Debt, there's no other way."
Li Jing learned this news from Wang De and was so anxious she paced around in circles. Wang De said, "Sister Jing, don't worry. I'll go reason with Lao Zhang!" "Don't go, Lao Zhang is not someone to be trifled with," Li Jing pulled him back. "I insist on going!" Wang De, young and impetuous, turned and left.