It would have been easy for his daughter to marry a talented young man from a family of equal social standing. But finding a son-in-law with potential—that required careful selection, and he had been keeping a sharp eye out.
Mr. Gao was a businessman, and his eye for judging people was as sharp as his eye for spotting business opportunities. He had set his sights on Li Changyu, and he didn't waste any time. After the meal, he brought it up with County Magistrate Hu—who Li Changfeng had invited to help entertain the guest—and asked him to be the matchmaker.
When County Magistrate Hu spoke to Li Gengtian, he was, of course, overjoyed and immediately agreed. He had no reason to refuse. The other family was wealthier and more powerful than his own. 'They've taken a liking to my son because they see his talent and value his abilities,' he thought. 'It has nothing to do with me, Li Gengtian, or the rest of the Old Li Family.'
