Chapter Eighty-Four: This Is What You Call a Twist of Fate

He Dalang was the nephew of the gatekeeper for the Xue family’s third branch. Since the Xue family’s fortunes were declining, there were few people to employ and even fewer opportunities to make a profit. Consequently, he spent his days idly wandering about, chasing dogs and cats, and had even accumulated a significant gambling debt.

Unable to afford a bride price, his fiancée was threatening to call off their engagement. After being berated by his mother, he