The heavens set sail from the courtyard

He Wenyuan was recommended by his school teacher to study the flute outside of school and also joined a student band, where they would perform in the square after school.

Later, he caught the eye of a hoodlum nicknamed "Big Yellow Cat".

Big Yellow Cat often went to listen to He Wenyuan's performances, and being thick-skinned, he took the initiative to strike up a conversation. Over time, the two actually became friends.

He Wenyuan was young and simply regarded the big yellow cat as a friend he could chat with.

But Big Yellow Cat clearly wanted to go further. Whenever He Wenyuan performed late, he would shamelessly take He Wenyuan home.

At first, He Wenyuan was wary of the big yellow cat, but after a few times, he completely let down his guard, and the big yellow cat became bolder and bolder.

Today, on the way home, the big yellow cat tried to kiss He Wenyuan forcibly, which scared He Wenyuan so much that she struggled desperately.

He Wenyuan was still a middle school student, and he was no match for the big yellow cat's strength. Just as the big yellow cat was about to succeed, a delicate shout came.

"What are you doing?"

The big yellow cat was startled and instinctively let go of He Wenyuan.

Yang Maixiang ran over angrily and stood protectively in front of He Wenyuan.

"Who are you?" The big yellow cat was in a bad mood because its good time had been ruined.

Seeing his wife insisting on taking the lead, Wang Gang had no choice but to push his bicycle over.

"Old Liu?" He Wenyuan didn't give Wang Gang a friendly look.

"Wen Yuan, are you alright? Did he bully you?" Yang Maixiang asked kindly.

"It's none of your business if I'm having fun with my friends," He Wenyuan said, showing no appreciation whatsoever.

Wang Gang said coldly, "He Wenyuan, don't be ungrateful. My wife is just concerned about you and afraid you'll suffer!"

He Wenyuan retorted angrily, "None of your business."

The big yellow cat breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing He Wenyuan's words.

"You are Liu Hongchang?" the big yellow cat said.

"You know me?" Wang Gang glanced at He Wenyuan and asked.

Big Yellow Cat had heard about Wang Gang from He Wenyuan, and it certainly wasn't anything good.

In He Wenyuan's words, Wang Gang is the worst person in the world.

"Old Liu, don't go looking for trouble." He Wenyuan walked past Yang Maixiang and went to the big yellow cat.

"Wen Yuan, I just heard you calling out, are you really alright?" Yang Maixiang asked anxiously.

"What could possibly happen to me? Mind your own business." He Wenyuan said with a sour face, and pulled the big yellow cat away.

Yang Maixiang was a little worried and wanted to ask more questions, but Wang Gang stopped her.

"Never mind them, they don't appreciate it anyway, why bother trying?" Wang Gang said contemptuously, looking at He Wenyuan and the big yellow cat.

“But that person doesn’t look like a good person! I’m worried something might happen to He Wenyuan,” Yang Maixiang said softly.

"Didn't He Wenyuan say that those are her friends? He told us not to meddle, maybe they're just flirting!" Wang Gang pulled his wife towards home.

"I should still tell He Wenhui! I'm worried that Wenyuan will suffer a loss!"

“She brought this on herself,” Wang Gang said coldly. “She’s been hanging out with that kind of person all the time; she’ll regret it sooner or later.”

Yang Maixiang wanted to say something more, but He Wenyuan and the big yellow cat had already walked away.

"I should tell He Wenhui when I get back!" Yang Maixiang sighed and said.

Wang Gang shook his head and said, "Don't meddle in other people's business. It's a thankless task."

“He Wenyuan is still so young, and this is a very sensitive time for him!” Yang Maixiang sighed. “Neighbors, let’s help each other out if we can!”

"Whatever you want!" Wang Gang felt that his wife was asking for trouble, but he also knew that if he didn't let Yang Maixiang go, she wouldn't be able to sleep all night.

The two returned to Fengxiang Hutong. Wang Gang went home first, while Yang Maixiang went to the He family to find He Wenhui and told her everything that had just happened.

“He Wenhui, I think your sister’s friend is a bit shady. If Hong Chang and I hadn’t been there just now, your sister might have been taken advantage of.”

"Thank you. I'll ask her when Wen Yuan gets back," He Wenhui said politely. "Wenhui," Yu Qiuhua said, groping her way out, "Go find Wen Yuan right away and bring her home."

"Mom, I understand," He Wenhui nodded.

Yu Qiuhua then said to Yang Maixiang, "Thank you for reminding us."

Yang Maixiang said politely, "I don't want anything to happen to the child either!"

After saying that, Yang Maixiang turned and went home.

He Wenhui didn't dare to delay and quickly ran out to find her sister. Before long, she pulled He Wenyuan home.

That night, the He family was far from peaceful. Yu Qiuhua and He Wenhui took turns lecturing He Wenyuan, trying to nip her budding romance in the bud.

No matter how He Wenyuan explained that he hadn't been in a relationship, Yu Qiuhua wouldn't listen. She even told her son, He Wentao, to go to the middle school after school to find He Wenyuan and walk home together.

As for the flute, Yu Qiuhua forbade He Wenyuan from learning it anymore, and he had to go home obediently after school every day.

Now He Wenyuan hated Wang Gang and Yang Maixiang to death, blaming them for meddling and causing him to be punished by his mother.

A few days later, on his way home from get off work, Wang Gang encountered the big yellow cat again, but he wasn't alone; he was followed by seven or eight teenagers around fifteen or sixteen years old.

These people look like a bunch of street thugs.

"Liu Hongchang!" The big yellow cat called out to Wang Gang with a gloomy face.

Wang Gang remained calm and asked, "What do you want?"

The big yellow cat said viciously, "Because of you, I can't even see He Wenyuan now!"

Wang Gang said speechlessly, "Are you crazy?! If you want to see He Wenyuan, go to her house! Why are you stopping me!"

The big yellow cat snorted coldly, "I'm going to tell you today that you can't meddle in just any other people's business!"

Wang Gang scoffed, "Kid, go back! I'm afraid you'll be begging me on your knees later."

The big yellow cat snarled, "You still dare to be arrogant when you're about to die! Everyone, attack!"

As he spoke, the big yellow cat waved his hand, signaling his underlings to swarm forward.

Wang Gang didn't bother with any more words. Since the big yellow cat was courting death, he wouldn't show any mercy.

"Ouch!"

"what!"

"help!"

Soon, a circle of people lay on the ground. Wang Gang was the only one standing, and the big yellow cat was kneeling at his feet.

"Master Liu, please stop hitting me," the big yellow cat pleaded, its face bruised and swollen.

Wang Gang sneered, "Weren't you very arrogant just now? I already told you, you'll be kneeling down and begging me in a bit."

The big yellow cat was completely convinced at this point, and knelt down in front of Wang Gang, crying and begging, "Master Liu, I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness. Just treat me like a fart and let me go!"

Wang Gang grabbed the big yellow cat by the neck and lifted it up. The big yellow cat couldn't breathe, its face turned red, and it couldn't even beg for mercy.

"Who sent you to cause me trouble?" Wang Gang stared coldly at the big yellow cat, his murderous aura freezing the air!

The big yellow cat was painfully prying Wang Gang's hand open, unable to reply at all.

"It's He Wenyuan! It's He Wenyuan who sent Brother Cat to teach you a lesson!" A henchman whose injuries weren't too serious shouted when he saw the big yellow cat.

Wang Gang's face darkened, and he slowly released his grip. Only then was the big yellow cat able to breathe, panting heavily.

The big yellow cat really thought it was going to die. Wang Gang's eyes were terrifying, as if he was about to snap its neck at any moment.

"Master Liu, I will never dare to provoke you again," the big yellow cat pleaded, kneeling down.

"Get out!" Wang Gang said coldly.

The big yellow cat, feeling like it had been granted a pardon, scurried away with its henchmen, practically wetting itself in its boots. (End of Chapter)