The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing reflects on his father's choices and the hardships faced by Aunt Yang, a virtuous woman he encountered. Despite his father's financial stability after a business dissolution and gambling winnings, he chooses to live a frugal life. Li Yan Qing hopes his father will remarry but fears he might choose someone like Aunt Yang. Hungry, he asks the coachman about famous foods in the capital and learns about the expensive Fan Lou restaurant. Upon returning to the inn, he receives a certificate for housing rental and meets Niu Gao, a dark-faced youth he previously encountered. They discuss martial arts training and their connection to Zhou Dong, a renowned master. They bond over a shared meal and drinks at a bustling tavern, where Niu Gao reveals his struggles and aspirations. After a lively evening, they part ways, and Li Yan Qing returns to the inn, falling asleep quickly.

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