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

Seeing that he was in such a good mood, Bai Hongjun didn't continue the conversation.

Going abroad is a hot commodity for people in China these days, but Niu Dazhuang has no interest in it at all. If it weren't for the beautiful women and opportunities to make money in Hong Kong, he wouldn't bother going.

This is especially true in the Orient.

Niu Dazhuang had already planned it out. Once the bears in the north had settled down, he would send someone to Da Meili to set up some kind of investment company, buying shares of established companies like Coca-Cola, as well as new technologies.

Based on my memory, those later tech companies should be able to escape...

Back home, Niu Dazhuang thought about it again and decided to take this opportunity to keep the five bodyguards.

For Niu Dazhuang, this was just a minor incident that did not affect his normal life in China.

Now that Guan Da Mei is pregnant, Niu Dazhuang can't stay at home anymore, so he often comes to Xu Jingli's place.

Since Xu Jingli returned from Hong Kong Island and moved out of her home, Niu Dazhuang hasn't been taking much care of her.

Women in their twenties look more youthful and radiant than those in their forties. Women in their thirties are an exception.

Everything is relative. Even with Niu Dazhuang's support, Qin Huairu and the others look much younger than their peers, but they still look like they are in their late thirties. How can they compare to Xu Jingli, Qin Ling, and Zhao Xinmei?

Even when Niu Dazhuang was at home, he was usually accompanied by Qin Meiru, Jingru, and the other two girls for most of the nights.

After a major crackdown in 83, public security in China is much better now.

Old Dao and his men knew Niu Dazhuang's skills, so they stopped following him around all the time. They were more relaxed, and Niu Dazhuang was more at ease.

The next morning, Lao Tie came looking for him.

Upon hearing that the call was from the secretariat above, Niu Dazhuang didn't bother to linger any longer. He put on his clothes, got in his car, and returned to Niujia Hutong.

Niu Dazhuang also had an unexpected bonus: he went with the inspection team to Da Mao's house.

Since we are now aligned with the US and our relationship with Russia remains strained and confrontational, the delegation's status cannot be too high; it is still primarily for economic purposes.

(Although there is a cold standoff, diplomatic relations have not been severed, the embassy has not been closed, and the Moscow embassy is still standing.)

Niu Dazhuang also applied for a special privilege: while others had to travel in groups, he could move around freely.

After hearing Niu Dazhuang's report, anyone who isn't a fool would know why an inspection team was being sent to Da Mao's house at this time.

The five of them were granted special permission; their personal wishes would be sought, and if they agreed, they would be allowed to transfer to civilian jobs.

After returning from Yuquan Mountain in the afternoon, Niu Dazhuang went straight to Xu Jingli's place.

Upon entering the room, they found Xu Jingli still lying on the kang (a heated brick bed).

"Jing Li'er, you didn't skip breakfast and have been lying in bed all this time, did you?!"

"It's not that bad, but it's true that I haven't had a proper meal."

Niu Dazhuang quickly helped the man lean against the kang cabinet: "It was my oversight. Today's situation is a bit special. I promise it won't happen again."

"Alright, I know you're in a hurry. Help me to the outhouse."

"No need, you just sit here, I'll go get the chamber pot..." Niu Dazhuang was particularly good in this respect; no matter how much money he had, he cherished any woman he liked.

Of course, this is the pity felt after it's all over.

After helping Xu Jingli to relieve herself, Niu Dazhuang took the chamber pot to the public restroom again, and came back to wash his hands: "What do you want to eat? I'll go to the restaurant to buy it for you."

"I'm really hungry. I'll have some braised pork knuckle from Tianfuhao, and two sesame seed cakes too."

"Alright! I'll be back in half an hour." With that, Niu Dazhuang got on his motorcycle and rode off.

When Niu Dazhuang returned this time, he had upgraded his equipment. That old, dilapidated car had finally completed its historical mission and was replaced with a kicked-down one.

It's not that Niu Dazhuang doesn't want to drive; it's just that driving through the alleys of the old city is really not as easy as riding a motorcycle.

Niu Dazhuang didn't have a penchant for racing; he just wanted to be a little faster than a 28-inch motorcycle.

It wasn't that Niu Dazhuang was being pretentious; he genuinely enjoyed the lively atmosphere of the moment...

Niu Dazhuang didn't eat well at noon either, so he simply bought a few more braised pork hocks and sesame seed cakes.

Niu Dazhuang still has a big appetite, just like when he was young. Xu Jingli only had braised pork knuckle with two sesame seed cakes, and the rest went into Niu Dazhuang's stomach.

With a cigarette dangling from his lips, he brewed another cup of jasmine tea for the two of them and placed it on the kang table.

"Awesome! Life is so comfortable!"

"You're quite content."

"Hehehe, of course, apart from women being insatiable, I don't have much demand for other material things in life."

By the way, your mom, your Aunt Xueru, and I are going to Moscow in a couple of days. Do you want to come along?

"No, I know what you're thinking. I advise you to give up that unrealistic idea."

"You're really overthinking this time. I genuinely didn't think anything of it. What did you study in college again?"

"what?"

"Now that I have some small acts of care, I can't be left alone!"

"Everything I studied in college has to follow your example."

"Knowing what you're studying will help me understand what you're capable of. That way, I can save myself some effort."

"You'd better put in more effort. I'm not as resilient as Guan Jiahui. If I went abroad with you alone, I wouldn't be able to survive."

"That's true, maybe I should bring one more along."

"You'd better bring another one; I definitely can't handle it alone."

Niu Dazhuang thought about the situation in China. If he could take care of him in his daily life, there were quite a few people to choose from, but there really weren't any suitable people who could help him at work.

Those who have gone to university have high overall quality; whatever you teach, they can learn it quickly.

Niu Dazhuang thought of Bai Hongmin. Of all his women, only Bai Hongmin had gone to university, besides Xu Jingli in front of him. But now Bai Hongmin was the editor-in-chief, so it was definitely impossible for her to follow him.

If there's none in mainland China, then think of Hong Kong Island.

Zhao Baishe now has her own factory and counter, so she can't leave. Lin Axia is almost taking over Lin Yongmei's job, so she's even busier.

Lou Xiao'e is the same; it's just that Lin Ajiao isn't busy anymore, but Lin Ajiao's personality is quiet and reserved; she's better suited to staying home, being a wife and mother...

Niu Dazhuang never imagined he'd ever run out of women. This was incredibly embarrassing for an entrepreneur.

"Why didn't you think of a suitable person?"

"Of course."

"My life is really tough. Why don't you come to my place a few more times before you leave? I need to toughen myself up."

"You little devil, just admit you're greedy, why make up such a high-sounding excuse?"

"I just love it when you kill me tonight."

"Hey, you really have forgotten the pain once the wound has healed. Tonight, if you don't kneel down and sing 'Conquer,' we're not done yet."

Xu Jingli was in her twenties, a time when desires are often unfulfilled. Both men and women are prone to cravings at this age.