A life of success begins with being a landlord.

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Ah Wen's face flushed red. He slammed his hand on the table and stood up, pointing at me: "Ah Zu, Ah Mei is a pure and innocent girl. You can't do this...you can't insult her like this!"

"No need to say anything, Wen." I chuckled. "Judging from how excited you are, I can tell you still like Mei."

It's a miracle that in this dark and murky place like Sanlichuan, there is still a pure-hearted boy like Awen who remains untainted by the mud!

Awen sat down angrily.

"Are you angry? I was just testing you, trying to find out what you really think." I rolled my eyes. "With my looks, do you think Amei would even like me?"

Sigh, I just want to tell the truth.

For an outsider like me, a country bumpkin, to dream of dating the only daughter of a bureau chief is like a toad's dream of becoming a swan!

Awen shook his head.

I continued, "Since you and Amei love each other so deeply, I will do my best to help you stay together for the rest of your lives."

Ah Wen's eyes gradually brightened: "Ah Zu, do you really have a way?"

"If you really want to spend your life with Ah Mei, then I really do have a way."

I flicked my cigarette ash: "In a couple of days, I'll bring Amei out so you can meet her."

"Thank you, A-Zu!" A-Wen stood up and bowed to me in thanks.

"Call him Brother Zu." I tapped the table.

"Brother Zu!" Awen called out crisply.

Dinner was quite plentiful; Awen ordered six dishes and a bottle of wine for me.

Awen is still in the recovery period and cannot drink alcohol.

Liu Haomei and I drank and chatted.

Liu Haomei said, "Awen, the poem you wrote last time was very good. I showed it to the editors. They said that if you want it published, they can arrange it."

"Publish? Publish it in a magazine?" Ah Wen was drinking soup and almost choked in his excitement.

"Yes, it will be published in a magazine, become printed words, have the author's name on it, and you will even get paid for it."

"Am I really good enough?"

Awen stammered, smiling ingratiatingly, "I used to submit articles too, but... they just disappeared without a trace, I never got a reply."

I laughed and said, "That's because you, a thoroughbred horse, haven't met your discerning eye yet. Now, Liu Haomei is your discerning eye, and it's time for you to start shining."

Liu Haomei laughed and said, "I can't be a talent scout, but my teacher can."

Then, Liu Haomei and Awen, that two scoundrels, left me aside and started chatting enthusiastically about literature.

They talked about Cao Xueqin, Trotsky and Gouldsky, Lu Xun and Zhou Shuren... as well as girls in the rainy alleys of Jiangnan holding oil-paper umbrellas, and the French Lady of the Camellias riding Alexandre Dumas fils.

I wanted to chime in, but I couldn't get a word in edgewise!

Sigh, what can I do? I'm illiterate. It's all tears when I think about it. I guess I'll just have to be a third wheel.

Half an hour later, the two despicable individuals, who were as foul as orchids and in cahoots, finally finished their conversation and parted ways happily.

Back in 302, Liu Haomei suggested, "Brother Zu, let's go pick up Chunyan together."

"Okay, but... I'll take advantage of you first."

I hugged Liu Haomei.

"Brother Zu, stop messing around, or I won't be able to walk anymore..." Liu Haomei laughed and hit me randomly.

"You don't need to walk, I have a motorcycle!"

Without saying a word, I carried Liu Haomei to the small bedroom and threw her on the bed.

I ignited the fire in Liu Haomei's heart, and she responded enthusiastically.

Half an hour later, I completely won over the girl.

Of course, Hao Mei also won me over, making me behave myself.

"No wonder Chunyan called you an animal." Liu Haomei slapped me: "You've made me all sweaty again. I'm going to take a shower."

"Don't!"

I grabbed Liu Haomei and said, "Sister Ling said that you can't take a shower or drink cold water within half an hour, or you'll get sick."

Liu Haomei's eyes widened: "Sister Ling told you this? Could it be that you two...?"

My face flushed red: "Don't overthink it, Chunyan told me."

"That's more like it, you scared me just now."

Liu Haomei found a dry towel to wipe her sweat, frowning as she said, "But I smell of sweat all over. How can I go pick up Chunyan?"

I called Chunyan first to ask her when she would get off work.

That's how it is in small factories; the hours after get off work are unpredictable, which is quite annoying.

Chunyan told me that she would be off work in about half an hour and asked me to wait for her at the entrance of the Sanhuan Garment Factory.

"Okay, sis, you rest. I'll ride my bike there by myself."

I hung up the phone and pointed to the bed sheets: "Clean up the mess. Don't let Chunyan come back and find out anything. She'll punish me."

Liu Haomei raised an eyebrow: "Chunyan knows."

I shook my head and smiled, then rode my bike to pick up Chunyan.

When I got on the motorcycle, I rode very slowly, checking for any criminals who might be committing crimes!

I'm the head of the local security district now, and I'm on patrol by orders.

There were indeed a few motorcycles on the road, patrolling back and forth with ill intent, seemingly looking for targets.

"Chirp, chirp...drip drip drip!"

I turned on the siren and flashing lights, looking triumphantly at the motorcyclists.

Upon seeing this, several motorcycles immediately sped away.

I was overjoyed; Daozai Xiong's motorcycle was truly the best.

Sanhuan Garment Factory and Sihai Printing Factory did not close for the day.

Out of boredom, I wandered around this road a couple more times, wanting to be a righteous law enforcer and deter the lawbreakers here.

Such a high-profile and flamboyant style is not my style.

I had no confidence in going to the meeting alone three days later, and I felt that I would die, so before I died, I wanted to let myself go!

I was very passionate with Liu Haomei today, and it was also because of the promise we made in three days that put a lot of pressure on me.

Life is short, so enjoy every day to the fullest.

Chunyan called to say that she had received some more tasks and wouldn't be able to leave work until 10 o'clock.

I shrugged and went to pick up Sister Ling first.

After waiting until nine o'clock, Sanhuan Garment Factory finally closed for the day.

When Sister Ling saw my motorcycle, she circled around it, looking it over: "Yaozu, where did you get this motorcycle? It's so beautiful!"

"It was a gift from a friend. Sister Ling, get in the car quickly." I smiled smugly.

Sister Ling was also very happy. After getting on the motorcycle, she naturally hugged my lower back.

"Hey, Yuling's boyfriend is here again, he's so handsome!" Several female workers from Sanhuan Garment Factory came to gossip again, chattering around us.

"Sister Ling is really capable. She managed to date a handsome guy who is also so rich and considerate."

"Sister Ling, when are you getting married? Will you invite us to your wedding?"

The female workers were unrestrained and spoke without restraint.

"You gossipy old women, all you do is talk nonsense." Sister Ling said, embarrassed, and gave me a push: "Yaozu, let's go."

I started my motorcycle and set off with Sister Ling on the way. "Sister Ling," I said, "Chunyan won't be off work for another hour. How about I take you home to take a shower first?"

Sister Ling shook her head: "Let's go pick up Chunyan together and wait in front of the door for a while."

I obeyed orders and took Sister Ling to the front of the Sihai Printing Factory to wait for Chunyan.

There was a large open space in front of the printing factory, overgrown with weeds. Some nearby workers had also cultivated small vegetable gardens there.

I lit a cigarette, chatted with Sister Ling, and waited for Chunyan.

Sister Ling sat on my motorcycle and didn't get off.

As we were chatting, Sister Ling suddenly patted my shoulder, looking troubled, and stammered, "Yaozu, is there... a restroom around here?"

I turned around and almost bumped into Sister Ling: "The restroom? Is your stomach upset?"

"No, little one..." Sister Ling's voice was very low.

I couldn't help but smile and pointed to the large open space ahead: "Over there, I'll take you there on my bike."

Sister Ling nodded and came with me to the grass in front, where she got out of the car.

I consciously turned off the car lights and turned around.

Behind me, there was a rustling sound.

"Ouch, a snake!"

Suddenly, Sister Ling let out a scream.

I turned around abruptly, and Sister Ling had already sprung up on the spot, her clothes disheveled, and pounced on me, shouting, "Snake! Snake!"