A life of success begins with being a landlord.

I feel like I've been scammed, and I'm such a complete idiot.

The machine I bought for 3,900 yuan is only as tall as a small stool and as big as a single pillow.

Above the machine is a white porcelain crossbeam with two grooves on it.

Its only function is to make the crossbeam swing back and forth when powered on, making a rubbing sound...

It is said that if a person lies on the ground with their heels placed on the two grooves of the crossbeam, and their body sways with the machine, they can live a long life and be cured of all diseases.

"Yes, that's it."

Gao Jianfeng spoke eloquently, pointing to the small gadget: "This is a technology patent that our Shuang Er Kang company's chairman purchased for 170 million US dollars..."

I nodded. It seems their chairman is just as stupid as me... no, even stupider.

They actually spent $170 million to buy this patent!

I can design a swaying crossbeam using a six-horsepower diesel engine from my hometown's farmland, with a belt to transmit power.

"Brother Zu, don't underestimate this machine."

Chen Feng, spittle flying, introduced the product's functions to me: "I've been using it for three or four days, and it feels amazing. This machine can not only regulate all sub-health conditions, but it can also beautify the skin..."

"No wonder, you've become more and more beautiful these past few days, you could go on to participate in a beauty pageant."

I glanced sideways at Chen Feng, interrupting his nonsense, and waved goodbye: "Leave the machine there for now. I'm very busy right now and don't have time to take care of my sub-health."

If I bring the machine back to 302 and Sister Li sees it, she'll laugh at me to death!

I bought a rocking machine for 3,900 yuan, and when I brought it back to my hometown, the two old, simple-minded villagers wouldn't let me play with it!

Gao Jianfeng chased after me: "Brother Zu, you need to recruit more people. Only by recruiting more people can you make money."

"You're trying to trick people into buying this rocking machine, aren't you?"

I gave a forced smile and said, "Okay, another time when I have time, I'll learn from you how to trick people into coming here."

"Brother Zu, don't put it so harshly," Gao Jianfeng sighed.

If you don't like it, then don't listen.

I turned and went downstairs to find the Xue sisters in room 304.

Xue Meihua opened the door: "Brother Zu, you're here?"

I nodded: "What about Meiying? I'll treat you to dinner tonight, along with He Tiantian. I'll also introduce you to a few friends so you can look out for each other in the future."

Xue Meiying came out of the bedroom, flattered and overwhelmed: "Brother Zu, let's treat you tonight. My sister has been saying she'd like to treat you to dinner to thank you. And Dr. He Tiantian has also helped us a lot..."

"What are you talking about? Just because you call me 'brother' doesn't mean I have to take care of you!"

I pointed to the Changhong Restaurant outside the window: "After I bring He Tiantian over, you guys go to the Changhong Restaurant. I'll go pick up He Tiantian."

Before the Xue sisters could answer, I had already turned and left.

Around 5 o'clock, He Tiantian got off work, dressed up beautifully, and waited for me in front of the hospital.

I rode my bike over and called He Tiantian to get on the bike.

"Mr. Wang, that's so kind of you to invite me to dinner?" He Tiantian got into the car.

"Unsolicited kindness is always suspicious. My food isn't very good, so watch out." I grinned mischievously.

"Hey, you know it's better to be a fellow villager than to harm another villager, right?"

"Fellow villager, fellow villager, you know I stabbed you in the back, right?"

I turned my head and forced a sinister smile: "You'd better watch out for a shot in the back."

He Tiantian blushed and gave me a push: "Why does this sound like something that's not serious? Let's go."

I shrugged, floored the accelerator, and then slammed on the brakes.

Squeak—!

The brake discs were squeaking.

He Tiantian suddenly pounced on my back, letting out a cry of pain.

I cried out in pain and turned to complain, "Tian Tian, ​​you bumped my back and gave me two big dents. You have to take responsibility."

"You bastard, you did this on purpose!" He Tiantian laughed and cursed, her two little fists punching me wildly behind my back.

"Tian Tian, ​​wouldn't you call this flirting?"

I chuckled and went off to cheer myself on.

At 8 p.m., all the beauties had arrived, including Sister Ling.

Moreover, they were all dressed up beautifully, exuding a subtle fragrance.

The Xue sisters and He Tiantian didn't know that Sister Ling was Chunyan's mother, so they mistook her for Chunyan's older sister and called her Sister Ling.

Sister Ling didn't explain, and just smiled.

Having survived the ordeal, I was in high spirits and spent time drinking and chatting with everyone.

He Tiantian asked me, "Mr. Wang, is it reliable for you to arrange for Meiying to go to Director Song's house as a maid to accompany him while he studies?"

"This is the most reliable thing I've ever done in my life." I nodded and said seriously:

"Mei-Ying cut off three fingers. If she doesn't study and go to university, her future will be difficult. Accompanying her while she studies is the best option for her right now. Getting into university is the best way out for her."

He Tiantian nodded, picked up her wine glass and stood up: "Brother Zu, I toast you, you are a great person."

I picked up my glass and drank it all in one gulp.

I deserve this toast.

Xue Meihua and Xue Meiying, who don't usually drink, each toasted me as a way of expressing their gratitude.

Liu Haomei joined in the fun, raising her glass: "Brother Zu is a man of unwavering loyalty and integrity, always ready to go to great lengths for his friends. I toast you!"

This girl, ever since she went to the proofreading team at Sihai Printing Factory, has been constantly learning, and now she speaks eloquently.

After a while, I was pretty much drunk.

I couldn't drink anymore after 9:30, so I stood up and said, "Let's go, beautiful ladies, I'll treat you to karaoke."

"Okay, okay, let's go sing!"

Chunyan was the first to agree.

I led everyone downstairs to settle the bill with Boss Hong.

The boss, Mr. Hong, refuses to pay, but I'm determined to pay.

In the end, Boss Hong took three hundred yuan from me as a token of his appreciation.

Downstairs in Building 27, Lao Zhou's small karaoke shop was packed with customers, making it impossible to squeeze in.

There was no other way, so I had to take everyone to room 302 and have them sing at home.

As for disturbing the peace, we won't worry about that tonight.

I set up the karaoke equipment in room 302 so everyone could sing freely.

Everyone took turns performing, and I watched from the sidelines.

He Tiantian sang the best, followed by Sister Ling, and then Chunyan.

The Xue sisters were forced to sing two songs, and their performance was clumsy and disastrous...

At 10:30, the landline phone in room 302 suddenly rang.

I answered the phone, and everyone stopped singing and remained quiet.

A man's voice came through the phone, sounding drunk and slurring his words with a Hong Kong accent, as if he were biting his tongue: "Hu Xiaoli...is Hu Xiaoli there?"

"Hu Xiaoli isn't here, so who are you?" I asked.

"I'm her man, her husband!" The man's voice suddenly rose on the other end of the phone.

"Who are you? Are you... Hu Xiaoli's kept man? Tell me, are you her kept man?"

Sister Li's man?

That legendary man from the Hong Kong government?

When Sister Li went to the Hong Kong government last time, she went to his place.

I was slightly surprised, but I remained calm: "I'm Hu Xiaoli's cousin. I work here and manage the building. I'm not some gigolo. Don't talk nonsense."

"Cousin?"

"Yes, I am Hu Xiaoli's cousin, my name is Wang Yaozu."

I didn't want to say too much, worried that I might say the wrong thing: "My cousin, Hu Xiaoli, went to Qingdao to investigate the market. You can call her cell phone."

After saying that, I hung up the phone.

Everyone in the room was staring at me, and I dared not sing anymore.

Just as I was about to let everyone continue singing, the phone rang again. It was the same number as before, from the Hong Kong government.