Uncle Shazhu, a simple-minded man in a courtyard house, persuades people with reason.

Having spent most of my life in the public sector, I've witnessed far too many cases of murder, cover-ups, and betrayal—too many to recount. Clinging to the idea of ​​surviving and prolonging my life, I've always regarded self-preservation as my guiding principle.

He genuinely wanted to pretend he hadn't seen what happened today. But... it was so obvious! Once the Secret Service arrived, Zheng Chaoyang's trick would surely be exposed.

He himself had lived in this area before; if the Communists retaliated later, he couldn't handle it. Furthermore…

Think about the KMT's "five sons passing the imperial examination" last year, and then look at our own "potatoes paddling and cabbages swimming," and the ever-rising food prices.

For a moment, Duomen thought that it wasn't so bad for the Communists to enter the city; how much worse could things get?

Finally, for reasons unknown, Duomen, taking advantage of the moment when others were making a fortune, used his ancestral skills to help Zheng Chaoyang cover up his flaws.

"Sigh... the magic tricks were good, but the execution was a bit too rough!"

The hexagram "Heaven and Earth in Opposition" (否) appears on the sixth day of the first month. "Pulling up the thatch roots, gathering them together, brings good fortune and success!"

After a busy night, He Ping'an desperately needed the warmth of home. But which home? On one side were snoring, middle-aged men, and on the other, a beautiful, soft-spoken woman. His legs moved faster than his brain; tonight… he'd steal a kiss!

In the fragrant bedroom, He Ping'an embraced the bright moon and recounted the busy night, his large hands skillfully traversing mountains and valleys.

Naïve Bai Ling had never witnessed the wickedness of men. Completely focused on comforting her lover, she unknowingly let her clothes slip down her arms. When she realized something was wrong, she was only wearing her undershirt, stubbornly guarding her last line of defense.

Under the moonlight, the beauty's skin was like jade, her demeanor cool and composed, captivating all who beheld her. Her slightly parted red lips seemed to extend an invitation. He Ping'an immediately kissed her forcefully, his advances burning like fire. He swallowed the beauty's barely perceptible protest…

Under He Ping'an's affectionate gaze, Bai Ling, who is usually bright and confident, shyly closed her eyes and let him take her.

"Knock knock knock..."

At the doorway, He Ping'an, hurriedly putting on his clothes, met Luo Chengjun, who had returned travel-worn. His eyes held no reverence for his superior, only anger at having his plans ruined.

What a scumbag, a hot-blooded scumbag who hasn't tasted meat in ages. He finally managed to coax the pretty girl into agreeing, she even took her clothes off, and they were just one step away from sex. And then someone came all the way back from a hundred miles away to blow the whistle! If they're in a good mood, something's definitely up!

Blow my mouth, I'll beat you to death!

Luo Chengjun's expression darkened further; his already dark face was now as black as the bottom of a pot. As a seasoned veteran of the underworld, he knew all too well what it meant when a disheveled man appeared in the home of a young woman living alone in the middle of the night!

He didn't object to their dating, and even welcomed it, but wasn't this progress a bit too fast? Luo Chengjun's gaze lingered on He Ping'an's misaligned buttons, his tone unfriendly.

"He Ping'an, why aren't you at home this late at night? What are you doing at Comrade Bai Ling's house? And dressed so casually, what kind of behavior is this!"

If an ordinary person were to bully someone's daughter and get caught red-handed by her parents, they might panic and run away.

It's obvious that He Ping'an is no ordinary person. Forget his past life, even in this one… knowing full well what the future holds, he still aspires to achieve both. With such a thick skin, don't even think about getting the truth out of him!

"Didn't you tell me to protect Bai Ling? Of course, I have to protect her 24/7 for the mission! As for what I'm wearing, it's rest time now, so can't I dress casually?"

Even if they're in the wrong, they're still full of bravado!

He Ping'an's outrageous statement left Luo Chengjun speechless. Knowing he couldn't get anything useful out of He Ping'an, he decided to try and get information from Bai Ling instead.

The two stared at each other for a long time, their eyes locked in a tense standoff. Finally, Bai Ling, dressed and blushing, walked up to He Ping'an and stood beside him.

Luo Chengjun pointed at He Ping'an, then at the door, his meaning clear. He was worried that this shameless guy was ruining things and wanted to get rid of him.

He Ping'an went even further, adopting the persona of a deaf old woman and focusing on selective tinnitus... ignoring everything else. He shamelessly continued to tease Bai Ling!

In the end, Bai Ling couldn't bear to watch any longer. She shook He Ping'an's arm and pitifully asked him to leave first.

A naive newcomer and a seasoned veteran who has been lurking underground for countless years. In just a few words, Bai Ling recounted her daily life with He Ping'an.

Hearing that the two hadn't had any physical relationship, Luo Chengjun finally breathed a sigh of relief. However…

In the dead of night, three long shadows stretched out under the streetlights. Luo Chengjun walked briskly ahead alone, while He Ping'an followed behind, carrying large and small bags in his hands and on his shoulders. Bai Ling, feeling sorry for him, wiped his sweat from time to time.

"Bai Ling, don't worry, no one can stop me from seeing you, especially at night! Not even Lao Luo!"

He Ping'an said this through gritted teeth... Who could have imagined that Luo Chengjun would be so heartless and ruthless as to arrange for Bai Ling to move to Jing'an Bookstore in the middle of the night?

They call it "better care for my niece!" ...Who are they trying to protect themselves from?

Bai Ling blushed slightly and lightly patted He Ping'an's shoulder: "How annoying! Why are you still thinking about that at a time like this?"

"Hmm... He Ping'an, you didn't eat dinner tonight, and you're walking so slowly, you won't get to Jing'an Bookstore until dawn! Hurry up, this old man can't stay up all night!"

Luo Chengjun couldn't stand seeing the two of them being so affectionate, so he immediately forced them to end their conversation.

"Okay!" He Ping'an agreed through gritted teeth.

I'll put a sack over your head tomorrow night and show you just how fast I am. If you can't even spin a stick, then I, the action team leader, am utterly incompetent!

As dawn broke, He Ping'an, who was staying at Jing'an Bookstore, stretched and ignored Lao Luo's murderous glare. After a quick wash, he pulled Bai Ling away from Jing'an Bookstore.

Although Luo Chengjun unfairly ruined last night's excitement, some things still need to be done. For example...

Meeting the parents!

With the exception of Luo Chengjun, who explicitly expressed his opposition, everyone else unanimously agreed. Two votes for one, the minority submits to the majority!

Along the way, He Ping'an showered the young lady with sweet talk, readily spouting cheesy pick-up lines from later generations, trying to reopen her door. Well… it had little effect, and he even received a barrage of laughs from her!

Passing by the mall, the two casually strolled inside. According to Bai Ling, it wasn't appropriate to be impolite on a first meeting. Besides the usual tea, snacks, and liquor, she also wanted to buy He Yuzhu some classic works and anthologies. He Ping'an, seeing this, twitched and immediately replaced it with a fine kitchen knife.

More than two hours later, He Ping'an led the shy young woman into the courtyard at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang. Wow... there's quite a show to see!

This time, He Ping'an was indeed caught off guard... The uproar over the Jia and Yi families had just passed, so where did these people in the courtyard get the guts to mess with the He family?