My wife is the stand-in.

The truck door was pushed open, and Amano Saki, wearing the uniform of Qunxia Mountain, stepped onto the steps, one hand gripping the truck frame. He looked bewildered when Hu Zhun called his name.

"I don't know. Tom opened a door, I followed him in, and when I came out, I was here."

After Amanosaki confessed his feelings in public, Yubaba's old face turned a deep, genuine red. Some passersby scorned Amanosaki, calling him a gigolo; some disliked her for being attractive despite her age; some knew Amanosaki and therefore resented his fickle nature; while others applauded and cheered, offering their sincere blessings for the May-December romance.

Regardless, the complicated looks and shouts from those around her were unbearable for Yubaba.

She snapped her fingers, roughly drew a door in front of her, and pushed forward, and the two of them disappeared in front of everyone.

Immediately afterwards, in Amanosaki's house, a dozen or so map fish-shaped storage bags flapped their four corners and swam out like fish, disappearing together into that invisible door.

Granny Yu has once again broken the branch's rule against using supernatural abilities.

On the surface, Hu Zhun frowned and asked, "Who is Ah Tang?"

Then he saw Amanosaki jump out of the car, open his arms, and lift an elderly woman dressed in a lace bubble dress and a sun hat, looking like an 18th-century Western European noblewoman.

Seeing Amanosaki's intimate interaction with the old woman, Hu Zhun and the staff beside him were so shocked that their jaws dropped to the ground.

Given the current floor temperature, you can smell the aroma of barbecue in about a minute.

"This is Tom Cruise, my girlfriend."

Amanosaki put his arm around Yubaba's thick waist and introduced her to Hu Zhun.

Hu Zhun's face twitched: "Isn't your girlfriend named Tohsaka..."

“That was yesterday, this is my girlfriend today,” Amanosaki interrupted Hu Zhun.

Hu Zhun then remembered that Amanosaki's superpowers changed every day.

This superpower, which originally made countless men so jealous that they wanted to devour him whole, has now shown such a huge contrast.

Hu Zhun touched his bald head, his nostrils flaring as he exhaled a refreshing stream of air.

You brat, always showing off your lovey-dovey relationship!

"Hey, Deputy Section Chief Hu, I suggest you move over a bit." Amanosaki pulled Yubaba aside and shouted at Hu Zhun.

"What?!" Hu Zhun shouted back with a booming voice, "I'm working, I can't just wander around! You'd better go sit in the bus!"

"Then there's nothing we can do." Amanosaki Chong Hu Zhun shrugged, giving him a "don't blame me" look.

With a whooshing sound, a group of storage bags rushed out of the heavy truck and crashed straight into Hu Zhun.

The contents of the storage bag rattled and sloshed, like howling animals, and Hu Zhun stood there dumbfounded.

He also lacked combat-specific abilities and couldn't dodge in time.

Fortunately, his staff member reacted quickly, pulling Hu Zhun's sleeve and making him lie down on the ground. The bags whizzed past, sliding for dozens of meters before finally coming to a stop.

"Amanosaki! You son of a bitch!" Hu Zhun stood up angrily, spitting out the mud and sand in his mouth, put on his glasses, and opened his mouth to curse.

But when he saw the brat help Granny Tang, who was leaning on her cane, to sit down, he swallowed his profanities.

What can be done? He's currently busy taking care of his girlfriend, who's old enough to be his grandmother. Hu Zhun can't get in the way. Everyone in China has to wear the hat of respecting the elderly and caring for the young.

If the elderly woman, in her eagerness to protect her boyfriend, suffers a heart attack, the blame will fall on him.

So he gritted his teeth, his face flushed, and angrily turned away, deciding to avoid seeing it altogether.

Just then, a car drove into the parking lot. The bald old man rolled down the window and nodded at Hu Zhun: "It's so lively here."

Hu Zhun shook his head without answering, pointing at Amanosaki, fuming.

The bald old man looked closely, and his eyes immediately gleamed. He parked the car, straightened his clothes, and said slowly to Lin Shuyu in the passenger seat, "Shuyu, your uncle has finally found love again."

Upon hearing this, Lin Shuyu, in the passenger seat, was immediately intrigued. Ignoring the risk of being discovered by Amanosaki, she leaned over the driver's seat and asked, "Where? Where?"

"Over there, the mature and elegant lady next to Amanosaki." The old man stroked his bald head, his white eyebrows twitching slightly.

Looking at the lady her great-uncle had described, Lin Shuyu had to admit that Granny Tang possessed an air of elegance and nobility. The large lace trim on her dress and the various pigeon-egg-sized gems on her fingers would have appeared aggressive and ostentatious on anyone else, giving off a nouveau riche vibe.

But in this old woman, Lin Shuyu saw composure and naturalness, as if those jewels were meant for her. This old woman must have been a beautiful woman from a wealthy family when she was young.

Lin Shuyu watched as Granny Tang accepted the tea offered by Amanosaki, smiled affectionately at Amanosaki, and calmly drank it.

"My dear granddaughter, watch your great-uncle increase your chances of success!"

The bald old man got out of the car, shaking his wide robe, a confident smile on his face, and strode over with a brisk pace.

Amanosaki was having a lively conversation with Yubaba when the bald old man suddenly stood behind him, causing Yubaba's face to furrow deeply.

"May I ask what brings you here?" Granny Tang asked kindly as the old man she had met once yesterday approached.

The old man straightened his back ramrod straight, trying his best to show that he was still vigorous despite his advanced age. He first smiled at Nozaki, revealing two rows of still strong and shiny teeth.

The bald old man found Amanosaki more and more pleasing to the eye.

What a fine young man! Handsome, strong, talented, and with a chivalrous heart. It's perfectly normal for Shuyu to fall for such a promising young man.

What's even more surprising is that Amanosaki has an elder with such an extraordinary temperament, who is clearly well-mannered and experienced.

'When Shuyu marries Amanosaki, they'll be a perfect match. If I marry this lady, we'll both have a bright future.' The bald old man thought to himself, his smile widening.

The old man's smile turned slightly lewd as he imagined the wonderful times he would spend in the future, holding the lady's hand and dining with Amanosaki and Lin Shuyu around a table.

"Ahem! My name is Lin Zhonghe, head of the security department of the Yushan branch, with an annual salary of 400,000 yuan. I enjoy raising flowers and birds, practicing Tai Chi and square dancing, and I love reading and calligraphy. My children are filial, my brothers are harmonious, I own two houses and a car."

Lin Zhonghe, with his bald head, recited the words like a rapper, looking completely natural; he was clearly a familiar face at the senior citizens' matchmaking corner.

Hearing Lin Zhonghe's long, rapid-fire self-introduction, Granny Tang's face gradually darkened, and she tried to raise her hand several times, only to lower it again each time.

"It is my great honor to meet such a beautiful woman as you today. Would you do me the honor of having lunch with me, or would you like to exchange contact information?"

Having said all that, Granny Tang finally understood that the old man in front of her had taken a liking to her.

She raised her finger, and the magic flowed with her will, but Amanosaki stopped her.

Amanosaki gave her a look, stood up, and separated Yubaba and Lin Zhongzhe:

"I'm sorry, Section Chief Lin, this girl is already taken. A-Tang is my girlfriend."

The old man, whose real name was the same as the flower thief's name in Jin Yong's novels, shook his bald head and looked incredulously at Amanosaki, who was looking at him with a serious expression. He blinked and then looked at Yubaba, who was still elegant, with her displeasure and annoyance written on her face.

He pointed at Granny Yu and said, word by word, "Her? You? Girlfriend?"

"Ah."

Wasn't she a beautiful young girl yesterday?

"It's a new day."

"Ah~ I see." Lin Zhonghe's spirit visibly declined, and in an instant he reverted to the old man who had no desires, and even the light reflected from his bald head dimmed.

He forced a smile and bowed to Granny Yu: "I was presumptuous, I'm so sorry."

Once he straightened up, Lin Zhonghe had regained his usual composure, which made people admire the old man's character.

"The place you're going to happens to be the jurisdiction of my brother-in-law's former subordinates. Lin Shuyu will accompany you this time. You're all young people, so you can chat more on the way."

"Shuyu!" Lin Zhonghe didn't give Amanosaki time to react. He turned around and waved. A girl wearing a light blue dress, crystal sandals that revealed ten pink toes, and bare legs stepped out of the car. She placed her hands in front of her lower abdomen, neatly carrying a linen handbag, and slowly walked towards them.

Yubaba, already in a bad mood, looked even worse. She fiddled with two fingers and asked, "So, where are we going?"

Lin Zhonghe's mouth opened automatically, and he uttered the answer: "Dajiangtan, Sanjiang Reservoir."

"Let's go now." Granny Yu drew a door with one hand, and a thunderous roar and humid steam sprayed everyone's faces. She went inside without looking back. Amanosaki waved to Lin Shuyu as a greeting.

He pointed to the portal and then followed it inside.

Just after he went in, the door collapsed with a crash, and Lin Zhonghe, the head of the security department, could only watch helplessly, unable to stop it.

Lin Shuyu watched this scene unfold, her eyes red-rimmed, forcing herself not to shed tears, and stood behind Lin Zhonghe.

"Uncle, let it go."

Lin Zhonghe clenched his fist and pressed it against his chest to cheer on his grandniece: "Shuyu, how can you let this go? This is just the beginning! Go with the car to Sanjiang Reservoir now. The head of the hall there was your grandfather's former secretary. He will help you."

"But……"

"There's no 'but' about it!" Lin Zhonghe waved his hand, his chop cutting through the air with a whooshing sound. "First love is always inexplicable. Rather than letting yourself wallow in self-pity and never forget it, it's better to have a passionate love-hate relationship."

Tears welled up in Lin Shuyu's eyes, and her voice choked up: "But what do I have to compare with that girl? She changes every day and is so strong, while I'm just the same, completely unable to fight, I have no advantages."

"Staying unchanged is your advantage!"

Lin Zhonghe shouted out, his voice so loud that even Hu Zhun, who was coordinating supplies, turned around to look curiously.

"That woman changes every day, there are all kinds of women, plump and slender, but only you can grow old with him! You have no rivals when it comes to the right to grow old with your loved one!"

"See that? She's an old woman today, just as old as me, and she's gone through menopause!"

"Can she even have children? She might get pregnant today and then get old and miscarry tomorrow. Or maybe she's just a manifestation of superpowers and can't have children at all! Every good man wants a stable family and children. That's your advantage!"

"You're human! She has superpowers, that's why you can get a marriage certificate! Don't be afraid of her, compete with her!"

Lin Zhonghe chattered on and on, spittle flying everywhere.

“Remember, Shuyu. This is the first time you've liked someone, the first time you've felt love. It's normal to be immature and confused. Our family isn't small or insignificant; we don't expect you to sacrifice yourself for the family. If you like someone, just boldly pursue them and confess your feelings. If they accept you, all will be well.”

"He won't accept it, so he'll learn his lesson after a painful experience. Once he's sobered up, he'll naturally learn what love is. Three-legged toads are hard to find, but two-legged men are everywhere. When the time comes, Grandpa will personally post notices throughout the land to find a husband for you, and I'll definitely pick a satisfactory and considerate ideal husband for you!"

Lin Shuyu was already in tears and couldn't say a word, she just kept nodding.

Seeing that Lin Shuyu had agreed, Lin Zhonghe patted his grandniece on the back with satisfaction, then turned and roared at Hu Zhun:

"Old Hu! Is the convoy ready yet?!"

"Ten more minutes!"

"Damn it, lazy donkeys on a millstone are full of shit and piss!" Lin Zhonghe cursed. "Get in the car! Grandpa will send the security guards to take you there!"

Chapter 47: Crossing the River (Part 1)

Amanosaki remembers clearly that when he was in elementary school, there was an article in his Chinese textbook called "Huangguoshu Waterfall".

The author said that he did not see Huangguoshu Waterfall, but he could already hear the thunder. They were wondering why there was thunder on such a sunny day.

At the time, he thought it was just bragging.

It wasn't until he passed through that portal, where the roar of the torrents, which filled both high and low frequencies and was like a loudspeaker playing at full power right next to his ear, that Amanosaki realized he was wrong.

His limited life experience in the past restricted his imagination.

This isn't just thunder, it's like a hundred million explosive tags exploding endlessly!