A life of success begins with being a landlord.

Aunt Lan winked at me and chuckled softly, "Don't mention this. Old Song thinks he's a smart man; if we expose him, he'll lose face."

Of course I wouldn't mention it, I nodded and smiled.

After Director Song finished his phone call, he came out, nodded to me, and told me to start eating.

The nanny served up a meal consisting of six dishes and a soup.

A very low-key family dinner.

I know that it is an honor for me to attend Director Song's family banquet, and it is something I risked my life for—I doubt even Dao Zixiong could afford these few dishes!

Director Song raised his glass, and everyone began to sip their drinks.

Amei doesn't drink alcohol. She ate a couple of bites of food, then got up and smiled at me, saying, "Grandpa, you can eat slowly. I'm going to read a book."

I nodded.

Aunt Lan watched her daughter's retreating figure and smiled, "Amei is much more sensible now, and she knows to study hard."

Director Song shook his head repeatedly, seemingly wanting to say something but stopping himself.

We had two more drinks, and Director Song wanted to speak several times, but he held back.

I felt awkward sitting there because I couldn't find anything to talk about.

Aunt Lan spoke up again, sighing, "Xiao Wang, Amei's college entrance exam is in a little over two months. Do you think there's any way to improve her grades, even just a little?"

Upon hearing this, Director Song also looked at me.

I asked, "How are Amei's grades now? Is there any hope of her getting into university?"

Aunt Lan shook her head: "I think it's very difficult to even get into a junior college."

"You can retake the exam. You'll definitely be fine taking the college entrance exam next year. Amei is still so young. Going to college a year later is the same for her," I reassured Director Song and his wife.

Director Song said irritably, "It's all that Ah Wen's fault; he corrupted Ah Mei!"

Aunt Lan sighed, looked at me, and asked in a low voice, "Xiao Wang, is there any way to get Awen to leave Amei?"

I hesitated for half a minute: "I can try, but it will take time."

"Xiao Wang, if you handle this matter well, I will fully support you no matter what business you do in Dongguan in the future." Director Song no longer beat around the bush and made a direct offer.

I'm deaf but not afraid of thunder, so I accepted the task: "In a few days, we'll be treating Amei's scars, and I'll find an opportunity to arrange it."

Director Song and his wife were very happy and raised their glasses together.

After the simple dinner, Aunt Lan asked me to go upstairs to the study to see Amei.

Amei opened the door, and seeing that no one was behind me, she nodded and smiled: "Come in, Grandpa."

I walked into Amei's small study. It was very clean and had a faint fragrance.

"Amei, I'm planning to go back now. I just wanted to say goodbye."

"What's the rush?" Amei smiled and held out her hand: "Give me the phone. My family is keeping a close eye on me; they won't even let me make a call."

I smiled, handed him the phone, and asked in a low voice, "Should I avoid this area?"

"You're not an outsider, why are you avoiding me?"

Amei smiled and shook her head, then dialed Awen's number and started chatting right in front of me.

I found Ah Mei quite pitiful. She was a young lady from a wealthy family, but she was like a caged bird or a fish in a pond, unable to even make a phone call.

Ah Mei and Ah Wen chatted for about three minutes.

"Ah Zu, thank you." Ah Mei handed over the phone.

"You should call me Brother Zu, I'm older than you!" I rolled my eyes.

Amei chuckled: "If you could get my parents to stop interfering with me like this, I'd call you Grandpa, let alone Brother Zu!"

I chuckled and waved my hands repeatedly.

Grandfather? Then wouldn't I be Director Song's father?

"Stop laughing." Amei nudged me. "What did my parents say to you?"

"Let me think of a way to separate you and Awen."

"Huh?" Amei rolled her eyes. "Have you been bribed by my dad?"

"It's more than just bribery; I'm now your father's top assassin. I'm going to assassinate Awen right now and put an end to your hopes."

"Go, go, go kill that bastard." Amei giggled.

I waved my hand and said in a low voice, "Have you ever thought about playing along? Are you really going to spend your whole life secretly with Awen?"

Amei was stunned: "How can we turn the tables on them?"

"When people fall in love, their IQ drops to zero. Big breasts mean no brains."

I glared at Amei and lowered my voice: "Your parents asked me to talk to you, so I can use that as an excuse to persuade you, take you out for a walk to clear your head, and secretly meet with Awen..."

Wow...

Ah Mei's eyes widened, and she covered her mouth: "By doing this, you're betraying my parents. In the local dialect, that's called being a traitor or a turncoat. I'll tell my dad you're finished."

I rubbed my nose: "Fine, I'll stick to your dad's side and assassinate Awen, kill that bastard."

"Grandma, stop fooling around." Amei laughed, tugging at me. "Tell me, when are you taking me out to play? Don't lie!"

"Call him Brother Zu."

"Brother Zu, please," Amei pleaded, shaking my arm.

"Alright, Brother Zu has softened." I smiled then and said thoughtfully, "I'll go downstairs and have a chat with Aunt Lan. I'll call you in a couple of days."

Ah Mei nodded repeatedly, full of anticipation.

I went downstairs to meet Director Song and his wife.

Aunt Lan asked, "How is it?"

"Amei can still listen to what I'm saying."

I looked at Director Song and his wife: "I can slowly persuade Amei and make sure she gets back on the right track. But... you can't keep Amei locked up indefinitely. That will only drive her crazy."

Aunt Lan looked at Director Song and said, "That's what I said too."

"Director Song, if you're comfortable with this, leave it to me."

I asked Director Song, "In a couple of days, I'd like to take Amei out for a walk, just to relax in the neighborhood. What do you think?"

Director Song was naturally uneasy: "Can you guarantee that Amei will return to the right path?"

I nodded again: "Yes."

"Okay, let's give it a try."

Director Song nodded: "You are welcome to come and go as you please here. If Amei wants to go out for a walk, take her with you and make sure she is safe."

Aunt Lan also took my hand and said, "Xiao Wang, we're counting on you."

"No problem, Aunt Lan and Director Song, don't worry." I assured them, and added, "Then I'll go back first and call you in a couple of days."

Director Song saw me out and said in a low voice, "I've spoken to Sang Kun; he won't cause you any more trouble. Don't worry."

"Thank you, Director Song."

At this moment, I truly feel at ease.

Because I discovered Director Song's weakness, which is Amei.

I have Ah Mei under my control, and Director Song has to help me!

Xiao Pei drove me there.

We got back to Sanlichuan around 9:30.

Bobo was playing basketball alone in front of Lao Zhou's shop. When he saw me, he called out, "Yaozu, come over and play for a bit!"

"BoBo, what are you planning to do to me?"

I walked over and lightly patted Bobo's butt: "Between buildings 26 and 27, up and down, your brother Zu is the boss now. You little brat, stop messing with me!"

I have no respect for people like Bobo, nor will I show them any mercy.

They are like tools, meant to be used, except that they have a human form and can speak human language.

The more you respect her, the more she takes advantage of you and teases you every day.

I'm already the boss of Sanlichuan, how can you tease me like this? Where does that leave my face?

"Oh my, you're all grown up already? You haven't even grown any hair yet!" Bobo rolled his eyes.

"Do you want to check it?" I glanced sideways at Bobo's low-cut neckline.

Bobo grabbed my hand and pointed at Jiangnan Hair Salon: "Come here if you dare, I'll check you out."

"Fine, let's do the inspection!"

I was going all out. With a strong pull, I held Bobo in my arms and headed towards the hair salon.