Immortal after a Hundred Reincarnations

「Seven days later.」

Xu Lei spent some money to hire people and have his house repaired.

That day, Sister-in-law Lin came to see Xu Lei.

"Brother Shan, now that you’ve returned to secular life, you must be planning to take a wife, right?

How about I introduce someone to you?

You look so strong and healthy. You must have trained hard during your years at the monastery.

You look to be in much better shape than your Brother Lin!

And from what I’ve seen, you’re quite generous with your money.

Any woman who marries you is sure to live a comfortable life!

I’ll be direct. The person I want to introduce you to is none other than my own younger sister.

I have a younger sister who isn’t married yet.

And it’s about time she got married.

I think you’re a great catch. If you’re willing, how about I take you to meet her one of these days?

My sister is very pretty.

So, it’s settled!

Let’s make it tomorrow. We’ll go tomorrow!"

"Huh?"

Xu Lei was taken aback. "Tomorrow? You mean... your sister, Sister-in-law?"

「The next day.」

Xu Lei did, in fact, go with Sister-in-law Lin to meet her sister.

After all, Sister-in-law Lin was so beautiful; her own sister couldn’t be far off.

Xu Lei’s whole reason for returning to the secular world was to have more children here, so naturally, he wasn’t going to refuse.

Of course, Xu Lei had discussed it with the old woman of his household the previous night.

She had said that Sister-in-law Lin was a reliable person. Her maiden family’s business hadn’t been doing well in recent years, and their fortunes were in decline.

The recent earthquake had hit them particularly hard, so their family was likely struggling.

Still, Sister-in-law Lin’s maiden family was a respectable one.

First, he met Sister-in-law Lin’s parents, who were quite elderly.

Sister-in-law Lin’s older brother and his family also lived there.

Xu Lei didn’t arrive empty-handed. He had spent several dozen taels of silver on a host of gifts.

He didn’t care much for worldly wealth anymore, and he trusted Sister-in-law Lin, so he wanted to make a grand gesture.

Sister-in-law Lin’s family was, naturally, stunned. They hadn’t expected Xu Lei to be so lavish.

This was, after all, just a gift for a first meeting, not the formal betrothal gift.

It was already a huge amount.

Of course, Xu Lei was also doing it for his own reputation and to ensure he could smoothly achieve his goal.

After all, Xu Lei’s goal was to marry and have children; he didn’t want to deal with any rejections or broken engagements.

He had no interest in some dramatic "never underestimate a poor young man" scenario or a classic face-slapping moment; that would just be a waste of his time.

Compared to wasting time, Xu Lei was more than willing to waste a little worldly wealth.

Even if nothing came of it, it didn’t matter.

He’d just consider it fostering goodwill with Sister-in-law Lin’s family.

Before long, Xu Lei was indeed introduced to a young beauty.

She was an innocent-looking young woman in a long white dress.

"I am Chun’er. Greetings, Brother Xu Shan!"

She took one look at Xu Lei, and her fair, pretty face flushed red as she lowered her head. "Greetings, Sister."

"Amitabha Buddha."

A look of admiration flashed in Xu Lei’s eyes. The young woman was like a younger version of Sister-in-law Lin, and he found her incredibly appealing. "Hello, little sister Chun’er!"

Chun’er was taken aback.

"You silly boy, you’ve left the monastery. Why are you still chanting ’Amitabha Buddha’?" Sister-in-law Lin immediately chided Xu Lei.

"Sorry, sorry. It’s a habit I haven’t broken yet, I haven’t broken it," Xu Lei said with a smile.

At this, Chun’er couldn’t help but break into a smile.

This was, of course, a deliberate act on Xu Lei’s part. He wanted to project the innocent image of someone freshly returned to secular life while also livening up the atmosphere.

A few hours passed in a flash.

Xu Lei spent some time getting to know Chun’er.

Afterward, Sister-in-law Lin asked Xu Lei what he thought.

"I’m very pleased. Chun’er is so much like you, Sister-in-law."

Xu Lei said, "You’re both top-tier beauties, so I certainly have no objections. The only thing that matters is what Chun’er thinks."

"Brother Shan!"

Sister-in-law Lin blushed. "What are you talking about? I’m a married woman!

But it’s good that you like Chun’er. That makes things simple. I’ll go ask her.

If she’s happy with you, then we can consider this matter settled."

Then, Sister-in-law Lin went to ask Chun’er.

Blushing, Chun’er shyly spoke with Sister-in-law Lin for a moment.

The outcome was no surprise: Chun’er was also very pleased with Xu Lei.

After all, Xu Lei was handsome, tall, and well-built. His generosity had already won over her family.

So naturally, Chun’er had no objections either.

"However, our family’s business hasn’t been doing so well.

It wasn’t always this bad, but we suffered heavy losses in the earthquake."

Then, Sister-in-law Lin returned with Chun’er and her maid. She said, "If this marriage goes forward, our family might not be able to provide much of a dowry.

The only dowry would be Chun’er’s personal maid, a girl named Yiyi.

She will be part of the dowry as a Maid.

Of course, if you accept this, you can be more flexible with the betrothal gift. You wouldn’t need to give as much."

"Yiyi, come here!"

As she spoke, she beckoned over the young woman who had been following Chun’er—a girl with a bit of baby fat on her face and her hair in two braids.

Though this Yiyi’s face wasn’t as beautiful as Chun’er’s, she had a cherubic face and a shockingly voluptuous figure, a combination that was quite breathtaking.

"That’s fine. I accept."

Xu Lei said, "In that case, once we’ve chosen an auspicious date, I’ll have my mother come over with the betrothal gifts.

And as for the betrothal gifts, there will be no shortage, I assure you!"

"You rascal, are you really that rich now?"

Sister-in-law Lin couldn’t help but ask, "Making such lavish promises?

You should still save some money for yourself, or you’ll burn through your fortune in no time!"

"Don’t worry."