Seeing this, Li Bufan hurried to smooth things over. "Sit down, everyone. Don't stand around. What does that look like?"
The four of them sat in the room. Li Bufan said, "Master, I came back this time to let you know that Zhiyan and I will be getting married in a little while."
Doctor Liu froze for a moment, then rose to his feet in excitement. "Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! I've waited so long for this day."
He wiped away his tears and asked, "Where will the wedding be held? Have you set a date? What do you need me to do? Just say the word. These old bones can still move."
Li Bufan said, "Master, we'll hold it at the sect. There are plenty of fellow disciples at Songhe Gate, so it'll be lively. All you need to do is come. You don't have to worry about anything else."
Doctor Liu nodded. "Good, good. Wait here." He stood up, went into the inner room, and opened a chest.
It was an old wooden chest with peeling paint, but it was securely locked.
He took out a key and unlocked it. Inside lay a large stack of silver notes, all neatly arranged.
They were the savings of more than half his lifetime, along with the money Li Bufan had given him before. He had not been willing to spend any of it and had saved it all.
Doctor Liu took everything out and returned to the sitting room. "Bufan, take this. It isn't much, but it's a small token of your master's affection." He divided the money into two portions, handing one to Lin Zhiyan and the other to Li Bufan.
He spoke to Lin Zhiyan first. "Young miss, I know Lin Manor has vast holdings and doesn't need this money.