After being struck by a meteor and becoming a Matchmaker God, Chang Fei’s first task involved a female ghost.
He wasn’t without thoughts on this—finding something this intriguing kept his enthusiasm burning, and it wouldn’t fade anytime soon.
Many in his organization knew their behind-the-scenes boss had a three-minute passion for most things, but they also knew that once he was truly interested and determined, he wouldn’t give up easily.
Even if he grew to dislike it, he’d find a way to wrap it up perfectly.
The Matchmaker role still held his fascination, and until he fully understood the system and its benefits, Chang Fei wasn’t about to let it go.
Especially now, after reviving the ghost Xu Shaxue—now Leng Yiqing—he eagerly checked his Matchmaker booklet.
Xu Shaxue – Leng Yiqing:
Female:
15 years old – 15 years old
First-year student, Class B3, Shenghua University Affiliated High School – First-year student, Class A1, Shenghua University Affiliated High School
Love interests: Lezheng Chu, eldest illegitimate son of the Lezheng family (tentative); Lezheng Fei, legitimate heir of the Lezheng family (tentative); Leng Xingliang, second son of the Leng family (tentative)
Love progress: Lezheng Chu – 14% (good), Lezheng Fei – 50% (primary), Leng Xingliang – 30% (favorable)
Physical condition: Sub-healthy
Friendly reminder: Resurrection grants emotional boost from the body; family background prioritizes Lezheng Fei.
Friendly reminder: Resurrection successful, emotional lines restored to Matchmaker booklet’s optional range, task 30% complete, inner essences +1000
Level up: Lv.0 to Lv.9
Matchmaker outfit upgraded, teleportation function unlocked, teleportation function frozen +30 days, pay 1 Five Elements Crystal to unlock.
Absorption function unlocked, inquiry function unlocked, technique learning function unlocked, lottery function unlocked.
Awarded: Immortal essences +1, low-grade gold spirit stone +10, low-grade wood spirit stone +10, low-grade water spirit stone +10, low-grade fire spirit stone +10, low-grade earth spirit stone +10.
No immortal essences learned, automatically converted to inner essences.
Level up: Lv.9 to Lv.18
Awarded Matchmaker armor set (6 pieces): Crimson Moon Robe +1, Sky Python Moon Pants +1, Jade Moon Belt +1, Moonstorm Boots +1, Mooncloud Gloves +1, Celestial Moon Silk Rope +1.
Congratulations, completed Matchmaker outfit achievement +1, can learn [Beginner Matchmaker Longevity Technique, First Form].
Listening to the booklet’s melodious voice, Chang Fei was thrown into a state of inexplicable wonder, dazed by the barrage of notifications.
Was this for real?
He felt like he was going crazy with joy.
If he weren’t sitting across from Leng Yiqing in a café, pretending to sip tea, he’d probably have jumped up cheering.
Thankfully, he stayed calm, and after the booklet’s “friendly reminders,” he inquired about the Matchmaker leveling system.
This life seemed too easy—maybe in two days, he’d hit Lv.58 and roam freely.
But the booklet’s display nearly made him think it was designed to scam him!
One page showed:
– Lv.1 to Lv.9: 1000 inner essences required.
– Lv.9 to Lv.10: 1000 inner essences required.
– Lv.10 to Lv.19: 10,000 inner essences required.
– Lv.19 to Lv.20: 10,000 inner essences required.
– Lv.20 to Lv.29: 100,000 inner essences required.
– Lv.29 to Lv.30: 100,000 inner essences required.
– Lv.30 to Lv.39: 10 immortal essences required.
– Lv.39 to Lv.40: 10 immortal essences required.
– Lv.40 to Lv.49: 10 immortal essences required.
– Lv.49 to Lv.50: 10 immortal essences required.
– Lv.50 to Lv.58: 10 immortal essences required.
– Lv.58 to godhood: 1 divine essences required.
– 1 immortal essences = 10,000 inner essences.
– 1 divine essences = 100 immortal essences.
Note:
– Task failure: -1000 inner essences.
– Task abandonment: -1000 inner essences.
– No task completed in 20 days: -1000 inner essences.
– Inner essences reaches zero: Matchmaker dies.
– No task completed in 30 days: Matchmaker dies.
– Failure to complete designated target or target falls for someone else: Matchmaker dies.
– Unauthorized task disruption or forced task arrangement will be punished.
Friendly reminder:
– Matchmaker must pair four or more couples within 30 days, or face erasure.
Reading this, Chang Fei couldn’t sit still.
He’d just tried linking his own figure’s red string to Leng Yiqing’s…
Should he be glad his attempts all failed?
But the booklet’s restrictions infuriated him.
Shaking his head, he pushed his earlier plans aside and focused on Leng Yiqing’s situation.
This was his first task—completing it would reduce the risks.
He couldn’t die inexplicably under this system!
Swallowing hard, Chang Fei decided to cling to Leng Yiqing’s thigh.
His gaze fell on her again.
Xu Shaxue’s past life was bizarre.
Like Chang Fei, she’d been unlucky from birth—not for herself, but for those around her.
Her mother died in childbirth; Xu Shaxue was supposed to die in the womb but miraculously survived a C-section.
Her father, a minor official with promotion prospects, was framed for his upright nature on her first-month celebration, ending his career.
At three, her father’s repeated failures led to his suicide.
Xu Shaxue was passed to her uncle, who soon lost a leg in a freak accident, and her aunt miscarried, never conceiving again.
Bounced between relatives, she brought misfortune to all, and rumors of her “jinx” status led to her being sent to a nunnery.
Now, her unique aura caught the eye of Lezheng Chu, a notorious playboy who never committed.
Oddly, Lezheng Chu, arrogant and dismissive to others, showed her inexplicable kindness.
Yet he never pursued her actively, content to enjoy his life, occasionally inviting her to his parties.
With the Matchmaker booklet in hand, Chang Fei reviewed it and found something baffling.
It didn’t detail personalities or thought patterns, but why wasn’t Lezheng Chu actively pursuing Xu Shaxue as he’d assumed?
Why did he chase her that night, and why did it lead to her murder?
Scratching his head, Chang Fei realized he’d need to investigate Lezheng Chu, but… how?
He sipped the coffee the waitress had placed on his table…
“Bitter…” His expression soured.
Strange—he didn’t recall ordering coffee.
Looking up, he saw a man in his thirties sitting across from him, hands crossed under his chin, eagle-like eyes fixed on his face.
Blinking, Chang Fei’s heart skipped, and he instinctively leaned back, toppling his chair.
His smile froze as he hit the floor, scrambled a few steps, then shakily stood, rubbing his bruised arm, ready to bolt.
But after two steps, his feet left the ground—his collar was grabbed, and he was lifted like a kitten, flailing uselessly.
Realizing escape was futile, he maintained his frozen smile and turned to face the man.
“I heard… you got into Shenghua University Affiliated High School with the top entrance exam score?” the man asked, frowning, his expression unfriendly.
Chang Fei wanted to snap, “None of your business!”
But his words came out differently: “You’ve got the wrong person. I never took any exam.”
“Would I get it wrong after personally investigating?” The man raised a skeptical brow.
No need to guess—it was Lezheng Tingyu, who’d been watching Chang Fei for days.
For their first meeting in fourteen years, he was somewhat satisfied with this mysterious kid, feeling an inexplicable familiarity.
Unbeknownst to him, Chang Fei knew exactly who he was—Lezheng Tingyu, the scumbag father he despised.
Over fourteen years, Chang Fei had even harbored murderous intent, once ordering his assassination at the height of his organization’s power.
If not for that person intervening, Lezheng Tingyu might not be standing here unscathed.
Chang Fei felt no satisfaction toward his so-called father.
Hearing his tone, which showed no recognition of their connection, Chang Fei’s resentment swelled.
Before he could speak, his fingers felt heavy—a glaring familial string, like iron wire, bound his middle finger.
Tch… he’d never seen such an obnoxious family tie!
With a look of unprecedented disgust, Chang Fei lowered his head and let out a soft laugh: “I wonder what business the great President Lezheng has with a kid like me?
I don’t recall knowing the head of LZ Corporation.”
Fuming, verbal jabs weren’t enough.
His hanging limbs suddenly moved, and he kicked a critical spot—the very place responsible for his existence.
In fourteen years, Lezheng Tingyu hadn’t suffered such a blow!
Fourteen years ago, that wretched woman had kicked him the same way…
It was agonizing…
If he wasn’t mistaken, his head was about to take another hit.
Sure enough, as he doubled over, a fierce blow struck his head.
In the moment before losing consciousness, one thought flashed: This kid’s moves feel familiar… you little punk! Who taught you this?!
Dropping the chair he’d used, Chang Fei dusted his hands, unsatisfied.
Ignoring the onlookers ready to call the police, he flashed a subtle smile, brushed against a girl to trigger a transformation, and approached a man in a manager’s uniform leading a group.
Showing his dimples, he said sweetly, “Big brother, could you call LZ Corporation for me? The number is .
My dad’s masochistic tendencies flared up—he gets mad if he’s not ‘punished.’
I just helped a bit, but my strength’s too weak to satisfy him.
I need to get his professional ‘handlers,’ but he’s passed out and can’t come with me.
When he wakes, please keep helping him, okay?”
Using his parents’ gifted looks, Chang Fei lied shamelessly, his pitiful expression and sincere gaze making the manager blush.
Though skeptical, the manager vowed to help this girl’s “dad.”
Lezheng Tingyu expected his subordinates to be waiting when he woke.
Instead, he was greeted by chili water, a tiger bench, handcuffs, candle wax, and other bizarre “toys,” with his team looking at him strangely.
His lead assistant, cheeks red, stammered, “Boss… we’ve prepared everything you asked for… do you… need us to… assist?”
“Assist? Assist with what?” Lezheng Tingyu’s heart sank with an ominous premonition.
It couldn’t be… what he was thinking… could it?
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Shang Zhi’s note:
This chapter deliberately fleshes out the Matchmaker booklet’s infuriating system.
By Chapter 8, the plot is relatively clear, following Chang Fei’s normal-yet-abnormal Matchmaker upgrade path.
Of course, our protagonist Chang Fei is in an even worse spot than at the start.
Hope readers enjoy the chaos!
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