The heavens set sail from the courtyard

He Wentao dragged his tired body on his way home.

Today he carried heavy loads at the dock and earned some money. He planned to buy some meat on his way home to treat his little niece to a nice meal.

Since moving back to the city, He Wentao feels that life has given him hope again. His older sister and brother-in-law sell vegetables at the market every day, earning more than 100 yuan a month. In addition, he carries heavy bags himself. As long as he is not afraid of hard work, he can earn 30 or 40 yuan a month, which is more than enough for the family of four.

He Wentao's biggest wish now is to work hard to earn money and bring his younger brother, He Wenda, back from Gao Junling's house.

As life got better and better, He Wentao thought about reuniting his family. Unfortunately, his second sister, He Wenyuan, had been missing for six years and there was no news of her since. He didn't know how she was doing!
He Wentao sometimes dreams that his second sister will suddenly come back one day, but he is also worried that He Wenyuan will be arrested by the police when he returns!
Ever since his time in a juvenile detention center, He Wentao has developed a natural fear of the police. Now, he is always very careful when he comes out, afraid of causing trouble again.

"Wen Tao".

Suddenly, a very familiar voice made He Wentao stop in his tracks.

"Did I hear that right?" He Wentao looked around in confusion, and suddenly saw a familiar person at the entrance of a small alley.

He Wenyuan stood at the alley entrance, waving to He Wentao with a smile on his face.

"Second Sister!?" He Wentao's eyes widened, and he subconsciously ran towards the alley entrance.

He Wentao ran up to He Wenyuan and carefully observed his second sister, feeling as if he were dreaming.
"Wentao, you've grown up!" He Wenyuan said with a sigh.

He Wentao's eyes reddened, and he asked cautiously, "Second Sister, is it really you?"

He Wenyuan smiled and said, "It's me, I'm back!"

He Wentao suddenly realized something, turned around to look if anyone was around, and said fearfully, "Second sister, why did you come back? Big Yellow Cat's family and the police are still looking for you."

He Wenyuan pulled his younger brother into the alley, saying as they walked, "I missed you, so I came back."

He Wentao cried and asked, "Second sister, how have you been all these years?"

He Wenyuan said, "I'm fine. I came back this time to take you all to the South to enjoy a good life."

He Wentao noticed that He Wenyuan was dressed very fashionably and was holding a large pair of sunglasses.

"Second sister, you risked coming back like this. What if you get caught by the police?" He Wentao asked worriedly.

"Don't worry! I have my own plans. I've never been caught all these years!" He Wenyuan said confidently.

He Wenyuan held his younger brother's hand and noticed that He Wentao's hands were unusually rough, covered with calluses and scars. He frowned and said, "You must have had a very hard life!"

He Wentao shook his head and said, "No, we're doing much better lately. My older sister and brother-in-law sell vegetables at the market, so they have a stable income."

He Wenyuan scoffed, "How much money can you make selling vegetables? You can come with me to the south to do business, and you can earn in a month what you've earned in several years!"

He Wentao asked in confusion, "Second sister, are you doing business now? What kind of business?"

He Wenyuan's expression was a bit strange as he said, "It's just selling clothes and stuff. I make a lot of money from wholesale. I bought a house in the south. You guys come with me and just wait to enjoy your life!"

He Wentao exclaimed, "Second sister, you've changed so much."

He Wenyuan laughed and said, "If things don't change, you'll die out there long ago."

He Wentao said, "Second sister, a lot has happened in the family since you left. Mom passed away, Wenda was sent to be raised by Sister Junling, and eldest sister got married and had a daughter. Our little niece is so beautiful, she looks just like eldest sister."

He Wenyuan listened to He Wentao's words without showing any surprise, as if he already knew what had happened at home.

“Second sister, come back with me to see eldest sister. Eldest sister will be overjoyed to see you,” He Wentao said.

“Okay, let’s go home,” He Wenyuan said with a smile.

The siblings returned together to the house He Wenhui rented, a dilapidated tile-roofed house.

"You live in a place like this?" He Wenyuan frowned as he looked at the surroundings. "The rent is cheap here. My older sister and I have discussed it. Once we make some money, we'll buy our house back from Old Liu," He Wentao said cheerfully.

"Hmph! I'll find a way to take back our original house, don't worry about it," He Wenyuan said coldly.

"Take it?" He Wentao asked, puzzled.

"Don't worry about it." He Wenyuan didn't want to say more. He said, "I'll give you some money later to improve the family's life. We'll bring Wenda back too, and in a few days, our whole family will go to the south to start over."

He Wentao said with some hesitation, "Maybe the eldest sister doesn't want to leave!"

He Wenyuan frowned and asked, "Why?"

He Wentao explained, "My older sister said this is where our roots are, which is why we moved back from the countryside. Also, our child will be starting primary school next year, and it wouldn't be easy for him to adapt if we moved to another place!"

He Wenyuan scoffed, "That's because my older sister hasn't been to the South. It's incredibly developed there, much more prosperous than here."

Don't worry about not being able to adapt. Your second sister has money now, and there's no problem money can't solve."

He Wentao could sense a strong sense of confidence in his second sister's words.

"When is my older sister coming back?" He Wenyuan asked, glancing at his watch.

"Soon, right? My older sister has to go to the daycare to pick up her child first, she should be back around this time!" He Wentao noticed the watch on He Wenyuan's wrist, a hint of envy flashing in his eyes.

He Wenyuan smiled when he saw his younger brother's expression and said, "I brought you and your older sister some gifts. I left them at my place. Come back with me to get them in a bit."

He Wentao's eyes lit up and he said, "I have another gift!"

He Wenyuan nodded and said, "Of course, I finally came back and brought gifts for everyone, but there are too many for me to carry by myself."

He Wentao said, "Second sister, why are you wasting money!"

He Wenyuan said earnestly, "You are my family. This is just a small gift, nothing much. When we go to the South, I will give each of you an apartment, a multi-story building with a separate bathroom and kitchen."

He Wentao asked in surprise, "Second sister, did you make a lot of money in business? Selling clothes is so profitable?"

He Wenyuan nodded and said, "In the future, my second sister will take you to do business and make more money. She will also help you find a beautiful wife so that our He family can have more children."

He Wentao asked curiously, "Second sister, have you dated anyone all these years?"

He Wenyuan shook his head and said, "No, I've focused all my attention on business these past few years and haven't thought about those things."

The siblings chatted for a while longer, but He Wenhui still hadn't returned. Then, there was a knock at the door.

"Did you forget your keys, sister?" He Wentao asked, standing up.

He Wenyuan suddenly tensed up and grabbed his younger brother who was about to open the door.

"Something's not right?!"

He Wentao was stunned. The next moment, the door was kicked open from the outside, and two policemen rushed in.

"He Wenyuan, you're under arrest."

He Wenyuan instinctively wanted to run, but when he saw Wang Gang standing behind the police, he suddenly stopped running.

"Old Liu, it was you who called the police," He Wenyuan said through gritted teeth.

Wang Gang, hands in his pockets, laughed and said, "I'm just doing my duty as a good citizen by calling the police when I see a wanted criminal!"

He Wenyuan narrowed his eyes and gave Wang Gang a deep look! (End of this chapter)