All the heavens are bound to the palace intrigue system

On the roadside in Bian Shui Wei, Yu Li and Huang Mao stood smoking.

"Have you thought it through?" Yu Li asked.

"I've thought it through!" The blond-haired man let out a long breath and looked at his childhood friend with a complicated expression.

He felt as if he had never truly known this person.

"I'm not cut out for this life," said the blond-haired guy. "Ali, you know what? I'm actually a coward. Yesterday, when you were being attacked by a bunch of guys on the street, I had to turn on the stereo for courage before I dared to go help you. Unfortunately, I'm not capable; I just made things worse..."

"Having this intention is enough," Yu Li said with a smile.

The reason he was willing to waste so much time on Huang Mao was because he knew him well and valued his loyalty; ability was secondary.

"Ah Li, I'm not cut out for this life." The blond-haired man repeated himself with a complicated expression. "I messed up again in Yau Ma Tei, and you got threatened by someone."

Yu Li patted him on the shoulder: "We're brothers, no need for formalities, Huang Mao, what are your plans for the future?"

"It's time to wake up from this gangster dream." Yellow Hair smiled bitterly. "In the future... I might take over my dad's job and inherit his skills."

"You said you didn't like it," Yu Li said.

"But what other way out do I have?" The blond-haired man shook his head, his face full of bitterness. "I'm bad at studying, and I don't have the guts to be a gangster. After living for twenty years, I've realized that I'm just a damn good-for-nothing!"

"Don't say that. You just haven't found your way yet," Yu Li said. "If you really don't know what you should do, I have a path to show you."

"I own a bar in Central, but it's not one of those noisy bars. It's a very clean and quiet bar. During the day, I sell coffee and Western food, and at night, there are live singers or I play some jazz music. My customers are mostly white-collar workers or business owners from the neighborhood."

"Ali, where did you get the money?" the blond-haired man couldn't help but ask.

"You really think I've been staying at home doing nothing for the past two years?" Yu Li used the same excuse, "I made money from stocks."

"Is stock trading really that profitable?" The blond-haired man's eyes lit up.

"Really, but the risks are huge." Yu Li said, seeing that he looked interested, he added, "Nine out of ten people who invest in stocks end up on their own rooftops. I've stopped doing it myself, so you'd better not get any ideas."

The blond guy didn't say anything, but he seemed genuinely interested.

Yu Li was somewhat speechless. Had he unintentionally nurtured another good leek?

Ok?

and many more!

The blond-haired guy's real name is Zhong Xie, the "crab" in crab...

hiss……

No way?

He glanced at the blond-haired man with a strange expression, then dismissed the absurd idea.

How is that possible?

"Anyway, I'll hand this bar over to my girlfriend to manage. But I'm not comfortable with her managing it alone, so I need your help. You can work there for a while first, and then let me know if you have any thoughts."

Yu Li will definitely need to assign more people to Qiu Di's men later, but during this lull, Huang Mao is a good choice. This guy is loyal and clever, and with him by Qiu Di's side, Yu Li is indeed much more at ease.

Seeing the taxi he was waiting for arrive, Yu Li said, "Alright, consider this money your payment. Don't spend it recklessly; it's best to deposit it in the bank for Uncle Zhong's retirement. Your father is almost sixty; how many more years can he work?"

"Ali, this is too much!" Huang Mao exclaimed in surprise, and hurriedly tried to refuse. He had at least 100,000 yuan on him.

"Ill-gotten gains are a share for everyone who sees them." Yu Li laughed heartily. "Mine is more than yours, isn't it? Let's go!"

Only after Yu Li left in his car did the blond-haired man murmur gratefully, "Good brother, I will definitely repay you!"

It was completely dark when they got home, but the whole family was waiting for Yu Li to come back and have dinner.

Seeing Yu Li return carrying two large suitcases, Qiu Di hurriedly came up to help.

"What's in there? It's so heavy!" Qiu Di asked in surprise, unable to lift it.

"Books." Yu Li saw his mother and younger sister looking at him curiously, but he didn't tell the truth.

If you told them it was full of money, they'd be so scared they wouldn't be able to eat.

"It's good to be back. Go wash your hands and have dinner!" Lin Yue'e said with a smile.

Yu Li sniffed the air, his eyes lighting up: "Sweet and sour pork?"

"Brother, you have a dog's nose!" Yu Qian said with a grin.

"You're itching for a beating, aren't you?" Yu Li squinted at him.

"Hehehe!" Yu Qian made a face, not afraid of him at all.

Yu Li pretended to go to the bathroom, but took advantage of Yu Qian's inattention to suddenly step forward and give him a hard flick on the head.

Yu Qian screamed in pain and yelled angrily, "Yu Li, you're dead!" Then she stood up and was about to chase after Yu Li.

But Yu Li slipped into the bathroom and locked the door from the inside.

Yu Qian blocked the doorway, shouting angrily, "Mommy, look at your son! It hurts so much! No, I have to get revenge!"

"Stop fooling around! Come and eat!"

"You're being biased! Sister-in-law, whose side are you on?"

"Don't call me that, Qiannu..." Qiu Di said with a helpless smile.

"I saw it last night, mmm..."

Qiu Di hurriedly blushed and covered Yu Qian's mouth, saying, "Good girl, when your brother comes out, I'll teach him a lesson with you!"

"That's more like it!" Yu Qian said smugly.

Lin Yue'e stood at the kitchen doorway, watching this scene with a smile on her face, feeling hopeful for the future.

In the end, Yu Li was "punished" by Yu Qian and Qiu Di, who flicked his forehead several times.

However, he didn't let Qiu Di, his accomplice, off the hook. Taking advantage of Yu Qian's inattention, he slapped her hard on the buttocks, making Qiu Di almost jump up. By the time she tried to retaliate, Yu Li was already sitting at the dining table.

There were six dishes on the table, a very lavish spread.

Lin Yue'e sighed, "Today is a housewarming party and a welcome back to Qiudi. Let's all sit down and have a proper meal together as a family. As for your father... from now on, just pretend he never existed!"

Yu Qian's face was filled with disgust, and she gritted her teeth, saying, "I'd better never see him again!"

If we're talking about who hates Yu Tai the most, it's Yu Qian.

Seeing the somewhat heavy atmosphere, Yu Li smiled and changed the subject: "Mother, the debt issue has been completely resolved, and Qiu Di's enemies have been dealt with. From now on, our family can go out openly. However... we still need to put on a show."

When Yu Li talked about the "moving" thing, he said, "Actually, it's just for show. Tomorrow I'll find a car, and then our family will go back to Daxing Village to move our things into that house. We'll pretend until night, and then it'll be over."

"Why did you have to do this?" Yu Qian asked, puzzled.

"A cunning rabbit has three burrows," Yu Li said in a relaxed tone. "What if that bastard is in debt again? He can only find his way there, but not our real home."

Yu Qian said "Oh" and gave Yu Li a thumbs up, thinking that her brother had handled this matter very cleverly.

But Lin Yue'e and Qiu Di knew that things were not that simple.

Lin Yue'e hesitated, her eyes filled with worry, but finally sighed, "Li-zai, it's all my fault for being useless..."

"Mom, don't say that!" Yu Li interrupted her with a smile. "From now on, you can live here without worry. If you can't stay idle, or if you want to do something, just tell your son! I still have some spare money. It's fine if you open a convenience store or a dessert shop nearby. If you don't want to do anything, that's okay too. You can visit the neighbors more often, play cards or something."

Lin Yue'e was somewhat tempted: "Li-zai, your mother really can't sit still... but we'll have to wait until we're truly settled before talking about Qian-nü's schooling..."

"I've already asked," Yu Li said. "The best school around here is St. Anne's..."

"St. Anne's School!" Yu Qian exclaimed in surprise, "The St. Anne's School that XXX and XXX went to? Brother, can I really go there to study?"

Yu Li chuckled and said, "Someone was just yelling at me to fight and kill me..."

Yu Qian immediately ran over, acting all obsequious as she massaged Yu Li's shoulders and back, fawningly saying, "Brother, is this enough...?"

"That's more like it. We'll see how you perform in the future!" Yu Li said, putting on airs.

"Wow!" Yu Qian exclaimed in delight, hugging Yu Li and kissing him on the cheek. "Brother, if I can go to St. Anne's School, I'll take care of all your smelly socks!"

"You said it yourself!" Yu Li said.

"A gentleman's word is as good as his bond!" Yu Qian patted her small chest loudly. "My mother and sister-in-law can vouch for that!"

"What kind of gentleman are you!" Lin Yue'e laughed and scolded. "From now on, just study hard, that'll be enough to repay your brother!"

Qiu Di was also smiling, but this time she did not refute the title "sister-in-law".

She looked at Yu Li and felt that their fate was truly wondrous...

Strangely enough, after knowing each other for only two days, I inexplicably moved into his home and was accepted by his family.

This feeling... is actually quite nice.

At this moment, Yu Li looked at Qiu Di with a strange expression.

Just now, the system issued another task.

"The inner palace and the imperial court have always been inextricably linked. You realize that Young Master Qiu is becoming increasingly integrated into your family, so you decide to use your body to win him over, ruin his reputation, and make him an ally in your ambitions. Hidden quest triggered: Ruin Young Master Qiu's reputation."

"Reward for successful mission: One Top Business Talent Card; Penalty for failed mission: A complete break with Young Master Qiu."

Another case of innocence being destroyed...

However, Yu Li didn't disagree with this task at all; in fact, he felt it was a freebie, since he had already decided to be with Qiu Di.

Fortunately, there's no time limit for the task, so you can take your time.

That very night, Qiu Di sneaked into Yu Li's bedroom in the dead of night.

She was still wearing the same pajamas from yesterday, and under the light, she looked incredibly sexy.

"you……"

"Don't speak..."

Her hot, delicate body nestled into Yu Li's arms, instantly igniting the fireworks.

After their intense and satisfying experience, the two embraced and leaned against the headboard, reminiscing about everything that had happened.

"Didn't we say we'd take it slow?" Yu Li asked with a smile.

"You don't like it?" Qiu Di said lazily.

"Of course I like it," Yu Li said. "From now on, you're mine."

Qiu Di turned around and kissed Yu Li on the lips, saying softly, "From now on, I'm yours, Li. I've made up my mind. But... you don't seem like a virgin at all. Be honest, were you lying to me when you said you were a virgin?"

Seeing Qiu Di's feigned threatening expression, Yu Li laughed: "Do you think I've never watched porn? I've learned how to do it."

To his surprise, Qiu Di was also a first-timer.

I had heard Qiu Di talk about her background before. She dropped out of high school, came from a poor family, and had been a delinquent.

It's hard to imagine how she managed to remain untainted by such a turbulent environment. Qiu Di had previously mentioned that she had never been with a man, not even had her first love, but Yu Li didn't believe it, taking it as a woman's idealized version of herself. He could accept a woman's occasional lies.

I never expected it to be true.

"Ali, I'm a very traditional person. Once I've chosen someone, it's for life. Don't let me down," Qiu Di whispered, clinging tightly to Yu Li.

"What constitutes betrayal?" Yu Li asked.

"You just can't leave me!" Qiu Di said. "We must get married and have a baby. You have to stay with me for the rest of your life. If you have another woman outside, you better not let me know. I must be your only wife."

"Such low expectations?" Yu Li couldn't help but hug her tightly.

"Is it low?" Qiu Di smiled. "If you can do that, you're a good man."

She was used to men's philandering, so she never expected men to be loyal or loving.

As long as Yu Li can marry her and stay with her for life, that's enough.

Yu Li felt a pang of heartache at her clarity, so he couldn't help but do it with her again.

Fortunately, Yu Li's overall qualities have improved. Otherwise, he would have messed around with Shen Tang three times during the day and with Qiu Di twice in the evening. In the past, it would have been impossible to even think about it.

As Qiu Di fell into a deep sleep in his arms, Yu Li received the system reward.

This was probably the easiest task Yu Li had ever completed. The reward, the "Top Business Talent Card," didn't just conjure up a business genius for Yu Li; rather, he could use the card on someone other than himself to turn that person into a top business talent.

Yu Li looked at Qiu Di, who was fast asleep in his arms...

The next morning, when Lin Yue'e and Yu Qian saw Qiu Di come out of Yu Li's room, they both showed aunt-like smiles.

Qiu Di calmly went to help prepare breakfast, but her slightly flushed cheeks proved that she was not as calm as she appeared.

Yu Qian called her "sister-in-law" repeatedly, and it came out even more naturally to her.

During breakfast, Yu Li brought up the bar business and even revealed that he owns three shops in Central, still using the ever-present excuse of stock trading.

After their initial shock, the three accepted it.

"Ali, I want to go to the city library and read more books about business," Qiu Di suddenly said. "I want to learn more so I can help you better in the future."

Is the reward starting to work? It seems like it will be a gradual process, not something that can be achieved overnight.

Yu Li seemed to be deep in thought. Qiu Di, who couldn't even finish high school, would never ask to go to the library to read books if it were her true nature.

This system is quite amazing.

Afterwards, Yu Li tried to talk to Qiu Di more and found that Qiu Di's personality had not changed, which put his mind at ease.

He didn't want the system to turn his bedmate into a puppet; that would be too boring.

"Take Xiaoqian with you," Yu Li said. "I'll give you some money later so you can get a card and then take Xiaoqian shopping. I'll take care of things at school in the next few days. Buy him a nice backpack and stationery, a cell phone, and some clothes for her..."

Qiu Di interrupted him with a smile, "I know! Go to the library. I'll take Auntie and Qiannu to the mall. You don't need to worry about things at home anymore."