A life of success begins with being a landlord.

On my first night in Dongguan, Sister Li got me drunk.

I don't even know how I got into bed!

In my hazy, half-awake state, I discovered a soft, fragrant woman in my arms.

I thought I was dreaming about Yu Ling, the village beauty, so I shamelessly let loose in the dream, groping around with my hands: "Yu Ling, is that you, Yu Ling? Yu Ling, don't move, let me..."

"Ugh, I want to sleep..."

An impatient grumble rang in my ear: "I'm not Yuling, don't touch me... I'm so sleepy."

Woman? Why isn't that Yu-ling's voice?

I suddenly woke up.

When I opened my eyes, the sunlight was already filtering through the thin curtains, illuminating the room brightly.

A young and beautiful girl is sleeping next to me.

The woman's long hair was now disheveled. She wore a pink top, revealing her milky-white skin.

"Holy crap, who are you?"

I recoiled as if electrocuted, pulling the sheet over myself and shrinking into the corner of the bed, snapping, "What are you doing on my bed? Get off!"

I'm twenty years old, and I've never been with a woman before. This is my first time.

"What are you yelling about, you bastard?"

The woman was also startled awake. She lazily sat up and rolled her eyes at me: "It was Sister Li who sent me to keep you company... I didn't expect to scare you, you little punk..."

This woman is quite pretty, and she's only about twenty-one or twenty-two years old.

Round face, big eyes, fair skin, long eyelashes, and a straight nose... she looks a bit like Chingmy Yau.

"Sister Li?"

My brain, still short-circuited and not yet back to normal, yelled at the door, "Sister Li, what's going on? You don't have a bed, so you're making me...sleep with a woman?"

Sister Li's real name is Hu Xiaoli. She is 24 years old and is the older sister of my classmate Hu Xiaogang.

I came from my hometown to work in Dongguan City, having come to stay with Hu Xiaoli. I arrived last night.

But on their very first night there, this happened.

The woman in the bed is someone I don't recognize at all!

Ugh, my head's still spinning. Why is this woman in my bed? What does Sister Li do? Could she be... a brothel madam?

The sound of footsteps was heard, and the door was pushed open.

Sister Li, wearing a tank top and shorts and slippers, stood in front of the door, looking us over with an indifferent expression.

It looks like Sister Li just woke up too.

Sister Li was wearing so little clothing that I dared not look.

Back in her hometown, Sister Li dressed very conservatively, like a pure and shy village girl. How come she became such a different person in Dongguan, dressing so boldly?

Her tank top and shorts weren't much bigger than a swimsuit.

I couldn't help but let my imagination run wild. Could it be that Sister Li is here... also selling herself?

No! Sister Li is my classmate Hu Xiaogang's older sister, and she's also my goddess. She's so beautiful and gentle, she absolutely can't be a prostitute!

"What's wrong, Yaozu? What are you yelling about so early in the morning?"

Sister Li swayed over, sat sideways on the edge of the bed, and winked at me with a smile: "Did Bobo bite you?"

"Bobo? Who's Bobo?"

Still shaken, I shrank back even further.

The woman opposite chuckled, puffing out her chest and swaying her hips: "I'm Bobo, pretty, aren't I, you little devil?"

That twist almost blinded me.

My face was burning hot; it must have turned as red as a monkey's bottom.

Snapped!

Sister Li slapped him across the face: "Wang Yaozu is my younger brother, you're not allowed to call him a jerk."

"Hey bro? Pretty boy, huh?"

Bobo smiled again, lifted the sheet, and began to get dressed.

He wasn't shy at all in front of me, and even slowly straightened his clothes.

Sister Li shook her head and smiled at me: "Yaozu, don't be afraid. Bobo owes me rent and can't pay it back. I'll have her stay with you for a week. If you like her, you can keep her as your girlfriend."

Holy crap, what kind of business is this?

I felt insulted and offended, and blushing, I cried out, "Sister Li, what do you mean? I'm not that kind of person, and I don't owe you... rent..."

Actually, I owe Sister Li a debt too. At least, she paid for my dinner and lodging yesterday.

"Are you kidding me? You're a man, what are you afraid of?"

Sister Li was displeased and rolled her eyes at her: "I'm just trying to be helpful, introducing you to a girlfriend. Bobo may not be a virgin, but she's clean and healthy. If you don't want her, you might as well take her."

I opened my mouth, but then stopped myself from speaking.

Let's wait until Bobo leaves, then have a proper chat with Sister Li.

I came out here to work and earn money. What's the meaning of you arranging for Bobo to sleep with me?

Can you make money by sleeping?

Bobo put on his pants, draped his overcoat over his arm, and turned to walk out of the room.

I breathed a sigh of relief.

Unexpectedly, Bobo walked back to the doorway, peeked out at me, raised an eyebrow, and smiled:

"Wang Yaozu, are you still a virgin? How about I come over to keep you company tonight and bring you a red envelope..."

I looked completely bewildered: "I'm just out here to work, why would I need you to come with me? Why would I need your red envelope? I don't want it."

"Hahaha... He really is a virgin, he doesn't know anything, so funny, so funny..."

Bobo laughed so hard he bent over, and even coughed.

I was angry, annoyed, and ashamed, but I didn't know what to say.

"Bobo, stop going crazy and go back to work."

Sister Li waved.

Bobo finally left, and before he left, he winked at me.

Sister Li didn't leave; she sat on the edge of the bed and stared at me, making me feel uneasy.

"Sister Li, you..."

"Brother, now that you're out here, relax a bit. This is just how the world is out there..."

Sister Li suddenly smiled, stood up, and said, "I'm going to take a shower. Wait for me..."

"Sister Li, don't go yet!"

I was furious and wanted to settle scores with Sister Li, so I suddenly grabbed her arm.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

Sister Li was small and weak. When I pulled her, she lost her balance, turned around and fell into my arms, knocking me down onto the bed.

"Sister Li, I...I'm sorry."

I was flustered and helped Sister Li sit up.

In the midst of the chaos, it seemed I had touched something I shouldn't have.

Sister Li, like a boneless, lazy snake, nestled in my arms, glancing at me sideways with a half-smile.

"Sister Li, I..."

I didn't dare to move, so I let Sister Li sit sideways in my lap.

Suddenly, Sister Li reached out and hooked her arm around my neck, blinking at me with a seductive look in her eyes:

"You brat, I offered you Bobo, but you didn't want it. Now you're eyeing my stuff? You and my brother Xiaogang are sworn brothers, so you can't just do whatever you want..."

Her eyes shone with a light that stirred the boy's heart.

"No."

I removed Sister Li's hand and shrank back to the corner of the bed. "Sister Li, I just want to ask you, why... was that woman... in my bed?"

"Why so many whys? I'll get you a girlfriend."

Sister Li shook her head: "Get a girlfriend, then you can stay here with peace of mind. A man's life is more interesting when he has a girlfriend, and he can work with peace of mind."

"Sister Li, I'm here to work and earn money, I don't need a girlfriend!"

What kind of twisted logic is this?

I raised my voice: "When I left home, my second uncle warned me not to get entangled with women."

Sister Li looked a little confused, frowning as she looked at me: "Your second uncle, that cripple? His name is...Wang something?"

"Wang Zongchun".

I swallowed hard. "My second uncle said there are too many women outside, it's a mess, and he told me... not to do anything reckless."

"Bullshit! Your second uncle's all alone, what does he know about women?"

Sister Li chuckled: "Besides, this world is full of temptations and temptations; whether you do whatever you want or not, is it up to you?"

I was a little scared: "What do you mean I have no say in this? Could it be that you...?"

"We're far from home, thousands of miles away. Who are you trying to impress by acting all serious?" Sister Li placed her hands on my shoulders and gently squeezed them.

"You're young and haven't figured it out yet. Once a man does, he's not alluring, he'll be captivated by flowers. I bet you'll lose your virginity in less than half a month, believe it or not?"