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

Niu Dazhuang didn't live in this room much to begin with, so tidying it up was quite simple. He started by tidying up the things on the bed...

"Brother Niu, we've known each other for so long, why haven't you ever mentioned your family?" The young woman chatted with Niu Dazhuang about family matters while tidying up the house.

It felt very comfortable having Niu Dazhuang help me...

Niu Dazhuang began to consciously or unconsciously steer the conversation toward Yang Shugui's daughter.

"Why did your precious daughter go back to Frog Island to develop her career? I saw that singer Deng was holding a concert here not long ago, and she has quite a few fans here."

"When I was young, I was also in the entertainment industry, and I had some connections on Frog Island. But here I'm just a clueless full-time housewife, unable to help my children with anything..."

Niu Dazhuang was just making conversation; he wanted to see what this "jade girl" Qian Xiaohao had mentioned actually looked like.

After Niu Dazhuang tidied up his room, Yang Shu changed all the bed sheets and duvet covers in her own house.

Niu Dazhuang brewed a pot of jasmine tea.

"I usually like jasmine tea, so I'll just have this. What kind of tea do you guys usually drink on Frog Island?"

"When I was young on Frog Island, I didn't have the leisure to drink tea. I'd rather have a cup of coffee..."

"Mommy, Mommy!"

The two were chatting happily when they heard a sweet, childlike voice calling out from next door.

Upon hearing the voice, Yang Shu couldn't help but smile: "My daughter's back..." She then quickly walked outside.

Niu Dazhuang followed him out again.

When the mother and daughter met, it was clear that they had a very good relationship; they hugged each other and then let go.

Three or four minutes had passed before Yang Shu remembered that she needed to explain that this kind older brother had introduced her daughter to him, and that she would be staying at his house tonight.

"Jingjiang, come here, let me introduce you to one of our good neighbors, who is also Chinese. Brother Niu, this is my daughter, Yi Nengjingjiang. Call her Uncle Niu."

"Hello, Uncle Niu." He bowed as he spoke.

Niu Dazhuang's first impression was indeed good; he was clean-cut and youthful, especially his two big eyes, which he inherited from his mother—large, bright, and with clear black and white.

He's around 165cm tall, and his physique, in Niu Dazhuang's eyes, is only average. Perhaps due to various reasons, he hasn't been fully developed...

"Hello, little Yi Neng." Niu Dazhuang made a joke that wasn't too big or too small when they first met.

Yi Nengjingjiang secretly pursed her lips, then replied with a grin, "Uncle Niu doesn't look that old!"

"You're from Frog Island, right? Do you have a stage name?" Seeing her like this, Niu Dazhuang thought of a female celebrity, the kind who'd been involved in a car accident, someone who knew how to maintain her appearance; over sixty, but looked like she was in her thirties. In the end, she found a younger man, more than ten years her junior…

"Of course! Didn't my mom tell you?"

"No, I only recently found out that Yang Shumei has such a beautiful and promising daughter."

"Brother Niu, I forgot to tell you, let's sit at home." Yang Shu's words were ostensibly a gesture of invitation, but in reality, she was a way of telling him to leave.

"I won't disturb your family reunion any longer. I'll be back in two days." With that, Niu Dazhuang walked away nonchalantly.

The mother and daughter watched Niu Dazhuang leave. After returning home...

"Mommy, aren't you getting a little too close to this kind neighbor? Isn't Daddy jealous?"

"Really? I didn't think so. He's one of only two Chinese people in this neighborhood, so it's normal that we're closer. Honey, quickly talk to Hao Hao about your current situation..."

On the way back to Shinjuku Building, Niu Dazhuang guessed it. This surname was too special. It was Yi Neng, and she was also following the innocent girl route. Hehe, the wait of the past six months was worth it.

But only for two days, the timeframe was giving Niu Dazhuang a real headache...

The entertainment industry is a big melting pot; if you can't get out of it, you can forget about making it. It's true that a pure young lady goes in and a mature woman comes out.

Niu Dazhuang might want to play the secondhand game...

In the past two days, Niu Dazhuang has come up with a new strategy. He has never put in so much effort to make money in business.

Niu Dazhuang didn't rush back. Instead, he sent Qian Xiaohao and his men over to pack their things.

As a good neighbor, Yang Shu would definitely ask. She also knew Qian Xiaohao.

"Xiao Hao, what's going on? Your boss was living perfectly fine, why is he moving out now?"

"Aunt Yang, our boss has bought a better place. It's in the Shinjuku Building. He bought an entire floor. He doesn't cook for himself anymore, so it's quiet there and the environment is nice."

A hint of disappointment flickered in Yang Shu's eyes.

"Wow, your boss is really capable. He's only been here for less than six months and he's already made so much money."

"I'll tell you in a bit. I'll have them move their things out first."

Half an hour later, Qian Xiaohao knocked on Yang Shu's door, took off his shoes, and went inside.

Qian Xiaohao didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to the point. "Aunt Yang, you missed the opportunity. What a great opportunity!"

"You brat, what nonsense are you spouting?"

"It's nothing. You and my dad are friends, and we've been friends for generations. Let me give you a heads-up: our boss only made his money after coming to Japan. He was already a tycoon before we came. He was introduced to my dad and his family by my fourth uncle in Hong Kong."

"Fourth Uncle? That Mr. Shao from TVB in Hong Kong?"

"Yes, our boss's business in Hong Kong is huge. Our boss is too low-key and doesn't want to be famous. Otherwise, there would be five major families in Hong Kong now, and our boss's family would be ranked number one..." Qian Xiaohao boasted to Niu Dazhuang.

In conclusion, she said, "That's why you didn't seize the opportunity. If you had been on good terms with our boss, would Annie Yi have had to worry about not having powerful backers? What a pity."

"It's a real shame. Why didn't you tell me when we started?"

"Aunt Yang, our boss is a strange guy. He doesn't want to be famous and just wants to live a normal life. He's moved away from here. If he hadn't, I wouldn't have dared to tell you all this. He's gone now. Let's keep in touch sometime."

"Wait a minute, Brother Niu and I are friends, but I don't even have his phone number. Xiao Hao, look."

"I wouldn't dare give you my boss's personal number without my permission. Here's my office number for you. Call me first if you need anything, and I'll pass it on to you."

"Oh well."

Finally, Qian Xiaohao also put up a sign for sale in Japanese on the door where Niu Dazhuang used to live.

That night, the young woman tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

Inomoto Hikaru runs a small trading business and is away for almost half a month at a time, which gives Yang Shu plenty of free time.

She waited for dawn, ate breakfast, and then dressed up in front of the mirror. She had been in the entertainment industry before, but she was too stubborn back then, which is why she never became famous. Now that she was middle-aged, she was willing to do anything for her daughter.

I glanced at my watch; it was still a bit early. I could only stay indoors and let my mind wander…