Courtyard houses: Those who are capable are rewarded, and many children bring many blessings.

Seeing that Niu Dazhuang was tempted, Bai Hongmin added fuel to the fire: "Actually, as long as you can persuade my dad to let you go to Hong Kong, it will definitely help you. At least you won't have to go there secretly."

Bai Hongmin didn't want her man to smuggle himself across the border; it was too dangerous. Even if her father wouldn't listen, she would find a way to get Dazhuang a legal identity.

On the other hand, with legal status, Dazhuang is no longer a kite with a broken string; no matter how long he's away, he'll still have channels of communication.

What people fear most is not seeing hope. Waiting in the dark is the most despairing thing. If there is light ahead, even if it takes ten or twenty years, there is hope in one's heart.

Niu Dazhuang hadn't expected this. At that time, the high-level authorities had close ties with Hong Kong Island. Due to the Western blockade, many supplies were transferred back to the mainland through Hong Kong Island.

Leaving a window to contact the West was also a wise decision by the old man.

After weighing the pros and cons, Niu Dazhuang decided to go back to Bai Hongmin's parents' home with her.

Bai's mother was a little surprised by Niu Dazhuang's visit. When she saw the two little ones, Cheng Run and Cheng Ze, they rushed towards Niu Dazhuang like swallows returning to their nest.

She kept calling out, "Daddy, Daddy."

Bai's mother felt both sorry for him and annoyed, and said with a smile, "You two little ingrates, you forget about your grandmother as soon as you see your own father."

Although things didn't go well after Niu Dazhuang's last visit, there were still some gains.

When Bai Hongmin isn't busy, she takes her child to work, or when she's on break, she takes her child to the park and invites Niu Dazhuang along.

After all, they were related by blood. After only a few meetings, the two brothers developed a dependence on Niu Dazhuang, their irresponsible father.

It is said that maternal love is great, but paternal love is equally indispensable. Paternal love can be less, but it cannot be absent.

Children from single-parent families, whether lacking paternal or maternal love, will have some degree of personality defects.

Now the twins are seven years old, the age when people and dogs are both disgusted with them. They kissed Dazhuang briefly and then broke free to run off to play.

In this day and age, no elderly people go out to watch over the children. Bai's mother called out from behind, "Remember to come back for dinner."

He glanced at Niu Dazhuang and said, "Please sit down. What brings you here?"

"Mom, something's wrong. I need to talk to Dad."

"I don't think it's necessary. Let's talk again when you've sorted out your family matters."

"This isn't between the two of us, so I can't tell you. I don't know when my dad will be back."

Bai's mother glanced at the hanging clock.

"If things have already progressed downstairs, I'm warning you, Xiaoyan, your dad hasn't been feeling well lately, so don't upset him."

"My dad has always been in good health, what illness has he developed?"

"Old problem." Bai's mother rolled her eyes at her, annoyed.

Hearing footsteps outside the door, Bai's mother opened the door before the key even clicked.

Bai's father, who had been smiling, immediately changed his expression upon entering and seeing Niu Dazhuang.

"What are you doing here again? The conditions I set weren't unreasonable, were they? If you can't meet them, don't come back."

Bai Hongmin grabbed her father's arms with both hands: "Dad! Dazhuang has come with important business. Let's go to your study to talk." Without giving her father a chance to object, she pulled him into the study.

"What are you standing there for? Come on in!"

After Niu Dazhuang entered the study, Bai Hongmin came out, closed the study door, and stood guard at the door.

Bai's mother was displeased: "What's the big deal? Why aren't you letting me know?"

"This is a momentous event; the more people who know, the greater the risk. Has Xiaomin come back recently?"

"I've essentially raised you two for nothing. Neither of you ever comes home unless there's a reason. Xiaomin doesn't want to be a teaching assistant at the school; she wants to transfer to Xinhua News Agency. I'm currently working on that!"

The mother and daughter were chatting idly outside.

The two men in the study stared at each other, the atmosphere tense.

It seemed like the two were testing each other's patience, neither of them speaking first.

Bai's father stared at Niu Dazhuang, and Niu Dazhuang did not back down, his eyes meeting Bai's without flinching.

After a few minutes, Bai's father spoke first: "Didn't you want to talk to me? Why are you not saying anything now?"

"I'm just stating a fact; whether you believe it or not is up to you."

"What is it? Tell me."

After recounting the old monk's predictions, Niu Dazhuang added, "What I said before has come true. It's almost 66, and you should have realized it by now."

Father Bai remained silent, his oppressive gaze fixed on Niu Dazhuang, as if he could see right through him.

Niu Dazhuang remained open and composed, neither humble nor arrogant.

"What's your purpose in telling me all this?"

"I have no ulterior motives. I just want to save Yan'er's reputation and prevent you from being implicated because you chose the wrong side."

"Okay, I understand."

Niu Dazhuang didn't say another word, just a polite remark, and then opened the door and came out.

"I've told you everything, goodbye Auntie."

"Hey, hey... why are you walking so fast? Wait for me." Bai Hongyan also chased after her.

Niu Dazhuang has his own arrogance. As a time traveler, if you don't want to talk to me, I won't bother with you either.

Even without your protection, I still date women and live a comfortable life.

Bai Hongyan chased after them, pulled Niu Dazhuang along, and found the two brats: "You two go home first, wash your faces and hands clean, and tell your grandma that the four of us are going out to eat, and your dad will treat us."

Upon hearing that they were going to a restaurant, the two boys skipped and hopped back home.

"Why did you come out so quickly? What did you say?"

"He simply recounted the old monk's story. Your father's current position is the result of much more than we realize; we don't need to remind him."

"The key question is whether my dad believes it or not?"

"Then there's nothing I can do about it."

"That's true. Man proposes, God disposes. Let's go!"

The family of four ate hot pot nearby. Although it wasn't as authentic as Donglaishun, it was close to home.

When Bai Hongyan returned with the children who had eaten their fill, she saw that her eldest and second eldest brothers had already been called back.

Bai Hongyan knew that her father took this matter seriously.

She couldn't miss the opportunity to earn something for her man. Ignoring her father's old rules, she followed her older brother into the study.

The two brothers both turned their gazes toward their father, Bai.

"If you want to keep listening, then sit down." Since their father had spoken, what could Bai Hongjun and Bai Hongbing say?

As soon as Bai Hongyan sat down, her father handed her a few sheets of paper.

Bai Hongyan quickly glanced through it.

Seeing that his daughter's expression didn't change much, Mr. Bai asked, puzzled, "It seems you know everything Niu Dazhuang did!"

"I know him pretty well, but I never imagined he had so many women on the side."

Bai Hongyan knew that her father must have investigated Niu Dazhuang, but she didn't expect that he would investigate so thoroughly. He not only investigated his background clearly, but also dug up the fact that his ancestors had been bandits.