[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-three-kingdoms-game-i-roleplay-as-the-big-eared-":3,"chapter-three-kingdoms-game-i-roleplay-as-the-big-eared--three-kingdoms-game-i-play-as-big-eared-liu-neti-chapter-224":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Three Kingdoms Game: Playing the Big-Eared Thief, and the Netizens Break Down",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2026424,3063,"Chapter 224","three-kingdoms-game-i-play-as-big-eared-liu-neti-chapter-224",224,"\u003Cp>Liu Bei thought to himself,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Zhuge Zhang Liang’s father-in-law. I wonder if Huang Yueying is married yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"So it is the famous scholar of Miannan, Brother Huang! Forgive my lack of courtesy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two drank a few cups of wine,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>and Liu Bei continued to toast around the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just then,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>an ugly man said loudly,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ridiculous, ridiculous! The world claims Lord Liu Xuande has the ability to recognize talent, yet he turns a blind eye to true greatness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This man had thick eyebrows, a turned-up nose, a dark face, a short beard, and a strange appearance, standing less than five feet tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei was stunned. There shouldn't be many people in Jingzhou with such \"stunning beauty.\" Could it be Pang Pang Shiyuan?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A young man of about twenty hurriedly grabbed the ugly man and apologized with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lord Liu Xuande, this is my cousin Pang Pang Shiyuan. He is just a mad scholar who has had too much to drink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Pang Tong waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I am not drunk!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lord Liu Xuande, what do you think is the relationship between appearance and talent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei smiled. This fellow Pang Tong was likely treated unfairly too often because of his looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In history, this guy first defected to Sun Quan, who disliked his appearance and gave him a minor, idle position.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Later, he defected to Liu Bei, and at first, he was also just tossed into a place to serve as a county magistrate...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"In my view, appearance and talent have no relationship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Appearance is born from the heart. Before thirty, one's appearance is given by one's parents; after thirty, one's appearance is much more related to one's character and disposition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Huang Chengyan praised him highly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lord Liu Xuande, your words are very true!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Pang Tong’s eyes lit up. That’s right, how could I blame myself for looking like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei smiled at Pang Tong.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You are called Pang Tong? Pang Pang Shiyuan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Pang Tong cupped his hands. \"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Pang Pang Shiyuan, would you be interested in serving as a clerk under my General of the Flying Cavalry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Pang Tong’s eyes lit up. This was an official position right by Liu Bei’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He hurriedly cupped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Your subordinate greets my Lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei helped him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The Fledgling Phoenix of Jingzhou—I wasn't wrong, was I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Pang Tong was startled. So Lord Liu Xuande had known about him all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The people around them were jealous.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even a famous ugly man of Jingzhou like Pang Tong could be valued by Lord Liu Xuande.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>People whispered among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I know, Lord Liu Xuande must be 'buying horse bones with a thousand gold'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yes, if he even recruits Pang Tong, other talents will surely flock to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Pang Tong’s expression darkened. He did not want to be that \"horse bone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A horse bone is bought and then discarded; it’s just a prop!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He possessed genuine talent and learning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei suddenly shouted,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Everyone, I am not recruiting Pang Pang Shiyuan because of any 'buying horse bones with a thousand gold.' In my view, Pang Tong has the talent to govern the world and is skilled in brilliant strategies; in the future, he will surely rank among the Three Ducal Ministers and Nine Ministers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone gasped. They hadn't expected Lord Liu Xuande to rate Pang Tong so highly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Pang Tong was already in tears, deeply moved. He hadn't expected Lord Liu Xuande to value him so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The grievances he had suffered for nearly twenty years because of his appearance all dissipated at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He made up his mind to devote himself entirely to Lord Liu Xuande!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The livestream chat exploded too.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Holy crap, this guy looks so shabby...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Is the Big-Eared Thief sure he’ll be in a good mood seeing him every day...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This Pang Tong doesn't look very smart, unlike little brother Lu Xun who is super refined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The Big-Eared Thief recruited an old man, a water bandit, and now an ugly man in Jingzhou? Badass!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I only care about how much gift money the Big-Eared Thief collected this time; he’s even fleecing Jingzhou!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The wedding banquet continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Huang Chengyan looked at Liu Bei’s back and thought to himself,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"He even recruits someone like Pang Tong? My own...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei drank a few more rounds with everyone. The Ma family of Xiangyang—the Ma family of 'the five constant virtues, the white-browed one is the best'—intended to go to Chang'an to do business.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei gladly agreed, saying they could also send their children to study at the Chang'an Academy. If Ma Zhang Liang weren't just over ten years old, Liu Bei would have wanted to recruit him as a subordinate official.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone drank until late at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei only entered the inner courtyard with the help of a maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lady Ding Yuan, who had dressed up meticulously, had been waiting for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After completing the ceremony,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei sat beside Lady Ding Yuan, putting his arm around her slender waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My lady, have you been waiting long?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lady Ding Yuan smiled sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My husband naturally prioritizes important matters. Jingzhou has many talents; my husband can take this opportunity to recruit more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I actually did recruit a talent...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lady Ding Yuan covered her mouth and giggled after hearing the story.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I’m afraid this Pang Pang Shiyuan is already moved to tears. My father isn't as handsome as Uncle Benchu, so he’s been less popular since he was young.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei sighed inwardly. Even the four-generation, three-ducal Ding Yuan family valued appearance so much; with Pang Tong looking like that, it was indeed difficult to get ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He put his arm around Lady Ding Yuan’s waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My lady, let’s not talk about these things. Look, it’s late; let’s talk about something else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lady Ding Yuan was blushing and nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My husband decides.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The candlelight in the room flickered suddenly, making their faces even hotter.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Early the next morning, Liu Bei, served by Lady Ding Yuan, dressed and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When he arrived at the main hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Pang Tong had already organized the documents and was waiting there.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had even worn new clothes today, looking particularly spirited.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Pang Shiyuan, you drank so much last night, yet you’re up so early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Pang Tong cupped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My Lord, your subordinate wished he could have started working last night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei laughed heartily. How could he, as a boss, not love such an employee?\u003C\u002Fp>",1106,"2026-06-15T20:59:59.217Z","2026-06-17T08:46:25.510Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","67d506e5ecb2ffaa79ffb4989839362825094f49c220c864ee66ce0f6514fefc","three-kingdoms-game-i-play-as-big-eared-liu-neti-chapter-225","three-kingdoms-game-i-play-as-big-eared-liu-neti-chapter-223",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthree-kingdoms-game-i-play-as-big-eared-liu-neti-cover.jpg"]