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

"You've always been cunning since you were little. You never stood up for yourself. When you got into trouble, my older brother and I would get beaten up, but you would get away with it. And when there were benefits, you always took the lion's share."

"Second brother, you can't blame me for this. You wouldn't listen to anything I said."

"You've never stood up for yourself before, you'll have to shoulder this burden with me this time!"

Niu Chengrui shrank back: "What you said is giving me the creeps. You're not up to something again, are you?"

"No, we've been eating and sleeping together these past few days. Did you see me do anything wrong?"

"Then what do we need to resist?"

"Dad wanted us to broaden our horizons in Hong Kong! So these past few days we've been doing manual labor with our aunts..."

"Yes, go on!"

"This won't broaden your horizons at all."

"Can't you just say it directly?"

"I want to stay a few more days. Without all these aunties watching over us, we'll be free..."

"What do you want to do if you're free?"

"Hehe, didn't you see those brightly lit and bustling places on the way? We can't tell Dad this. Just say we want to stay a few more days and see if he agrees."

"What's the big deal? If you don't agree, we'll just go back! Oh, I see, you want to sneak away, right?"

"Shh... you can't betray me if you don't come with me."

"Second brother, this is Hong Kong Island, not our Beijing. If something happens, you'll be in real trouble."

"What could possibly happen to me? Why don't you come with me? We'll just go on a trip, and we'll be back in a few days at most."

"If I don't stay behind to cover for you, we'll run away the night before and be discovered the next morning."

"So what if they find out? By the time they find us, we'll have had our fun. I'm really not comfortable leaving you alone to cover for us; you've never been a firm believer."

"Do I have any other options?"

"It's always the same. You call me a shrewd devil, but I'm being manipulated by you guys!" Niu Chengrui also wanted to sneak out for a few days. But he didn't want to be the one to start it; he was just waiting for Niu Chengzhi.

The two brothers discussed it and started planning...

Niu Dazhuang had a wonderful time that night. He imitated the ancient emperors, writing the women's names on playing cards and randomly drawing three...

Who knew those two kids would sneak off that night!

The next day at breakfast, the Filipino maid rushed in with the news: the two young masters were gone.

Yue Ru and Mei Ru were the most anxious. The other women also appeared anxious, but there was no trace of anxiety in their eyes.

"Sister Yueru, Chengzhi is a grown man now, it's nothing serious. Back in Yanjing, he often didn't come home for days at a time!"

"Yes, yes, it'll be back on its own in a couple of days."

Niu Dazhuang remained calm and comforted him, "It's alright, it's not a bad thing for us brothers to run into some obstacles. Let's eat quickly."

After taking a couple of bites, Niu Dazhuang went up to the villa on the mountaintop.

He picked up the phone and called Lin Yongmei first: "Have your brother send someone out to call the police station and ask them to help find the person. If they are found and are safe, this year's donations will be 20% more than last year's."

"Who is it? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Cheng Zhi and Cheng Rui, those two brats."

"You're such a grown man, why are you still so worried?"

"We can't even speak the language, so we're just waiting to get scammed! I'm not worried about anything else, but I'm afraid the local gangs will kill us."

If they find them, don't disturb them; just keep them at a distance. Also, have your brother inform the gang members as well.

This is the power of money in capitalist society. Niu Dazhuang hung up the phone, and within half an hour, both the underworld and the legitimate world had released their men...

Don't talk about how powerful gangs are. Which big gang doesn't have a big boss behind it? Those who fight for territory with machetes can't even get on the big bosses' level.

Why fight for territory? It's all about competing for profits...

The women had been practicing their shopping spree for three days and were a bit tired. They had something to do at home today, so they didn't go out.

Mahjong became their pastime. Most women didn't know how to play, but Zhao Baishe, Xiao Guan, and Lin Da Meinu were busy. They didn't need to make tea or pour water; they were busy with everything from arranging the tiles to explaining the rules.

Lou Xiao'e only showed up on the first day. The factories in the special economic zone were under construction at a feverish pace, and she had no time to play with them.

Xu Jingli seized the opportunity and, when no one was paying attention, went out alone and headed towards the top of the mountain.

"Why did you come up here? Weren't you playing with them downstairs?"

"This is pointless. Why are you talking right at the main entrance?"

Niu Dazhuang let the people in.

"You don't think it's as easy as it seems! Hong Kong Island isn't some tiger's den, it can't be that bad!"

"I'm not exactly relaxed, but I'm not exactly nervous either. I'm just waiting for a call here. Sit down and let's have a good chat."

"Yes, that's what I meant too. You don't think it's beneath me to come to your door so readily, do you?"

"How could that be? Everyone has the right to pursue their own happiness."

"Even we college students don't say things with such philosophical depth. Are you sure you only had a few years of schooling?"

"Not having a diploma doesn't mean you're uncultured."

"Uncle Niu, I believe you when you say you're good at making money and finding women. But you say you're cultured?"

"As far back as I can remember, I've never seen you read a book. Since you came to my house, all you've done is cause trouble for my mom and Aunt Xueru." After saying this, Manager Xu's face turned red, and she lowered her head shyly.

It wasn't surprising that Xiao Jingli heard it back then. When she played games with Chen Xueru and Xu Huizhen, every single one of them was earth-shattering.

Since they had already expressed their feelings, Niu Dazhuang had no reason to let go of the meat that was offered to him. He shifted his position and placed Xu Jingli's slender white hand in his own.

"Time flies! In the blink of an eye, Jingli is already a young lady! Have you thought it through?"

"So many women have followed you, including my shrewd Aunt Xue Ru. They couldn't all be blind, could they? I also like mature men..."

Niu Dazhuang had already brought his mouth close to her ear...

Xu Huizhen had been shrewd for most of her life, taking every precaution she could, but she couldn't stop the other person from being willing...

"Uncle Niu, it's over so quickly? Why is it different from what I heard before?"

"Silly girl, I don't want you to get hurt. You can increase the intensity gradually after you've adapted!"

"Oh, there's such a thing! Do you think my mom will jump up and down when she finds out?"

"Definitely, but if you're worried she'll react negatively, you can keep it from her for a while."

"It can't be hidden. Aunt Xue Ru found out, and she found out too. The two of them are as close as family. What, are you scared?"

"What a joke! What am I afraid of? I even want to take your mom to climb the Great Wall with me!"

"Your idea is crazy. But it would definitely be exciting..."

Niu Dazhuang leaned close to her ear and whispered, "I never imagined that someone as aloof as you could be so wild inside..."

"Aren't all women like that? They all have multiple faces! My mom seems like a very proper woman..."