A life of success begins with being a landlord.

Actually, He Tiantian is innocent. She is pure and innocent, and has never cheated on me.

Luo Hongyu sat to one side, like a puppet, not daring to speak.

I poured Luo Hongyu a glass of wine and asked, "Hongyu, are you going to work for Sister Liang for the rest of your life?"

"I..." Luo Hongyu looked at me, unsure how to answer.

"If you don't want to work here anymore, I can take you away." I patted Luo Hongyu on the shoulder. "I'm giving you a chance. Think it over."

Given the current situation, if I wanted to take Luo Hongyu away, it would only take a word.

If she's determined to make a living in the sex industry, there's nothing I can do.

"Brother Zu, let me think about it. Let's talk about it in a few days." Luo Hongyu lowered her head.

"Alright then." I rarely say that.

This is something that no one should be forced to do.

Just as they were drinking, Luo Hongyu arrived, bringing with her 40,000 yuan.

This woman is quite wealthy; she just pulled out 40,000 yuan like that.

I took the money and tossed 20,000 yuan to Niu Lao Er: "Last night, two of my brothers suffered minor injuries. This is for their medicine."

Then, I threw another ten thousand yuan at Sister Liang: "Sister Liang's buttocks are injured, this is for your medicine."

I gave the remaining ten thousand to Nan Batian: "Brother Nan, take this back and give it to A-Chao and the others for drinks."

Last night, Ah Chao stood up for me, and I have to thank him.

After taking the money, Nan Batian smiled at Niu Lao Er and Liang San Jie and said, "How about it? My brother's been pretty good, right? You've taken the money, we're friends from now on!"

"I've decided to befriend Brother Zu!" Niu Lao Er said, clasping his hands in gratitude.

"No wonder Brother Zu is doing so well; a righteous bachelor can travel the world." Sister Liang said obsequiously, flattering him with a fawning smile.

I chuckled, picked up my wine glass, walked over to Sister Liang, put my arm around her neck, and fed her a glass of wine: "Sister Liang, we're from the same hometown, let's get closer in the future. Let's have a chat alone another day."

Sister Liang blushed and downed a glass of wine.

Nan Batian shook his head and laughed, "Brother, are you trying to wipe out all the women in Wuwei Alley, not even sparing the madam?"

He Tiantian glared at me, clearly displeased.

I returned to my seat, pointed at Luo Hongyu, and said to Sister Liang, "This is my classmate. Please take good care of her, Sister Liang. If she wants to leave, don't try to stop her, okay?"

"Of course, Hongyu can leave at any time." Sister Liang nodded hurriedly.

"Then it's a deal. I'll take my leave!"

I stood up, clasped my hands in a fist and palm salute, and said, "Brother Nan, please go back first. I'll thank you another day."

Nan Batian stood up, waved, and left.

I pulled He Tiantian along towards Wuwei Alley: "Let's go, let's pack your luggage."

He Tiantian nodded, but hesitated to speak.

Just as they entered the alley, Luo Hongyu chased after them, calling out, "Wang Yaozu, wait for me!"

I stopped in my tracks: "What, you've come to terms with it?"

"No, I just want to ask, what exactly... are you doing here?"

Luo Hongyu followed us, stammering, "I see you're doing quite well, even Nan Batian calls you brother."

"I already told you, it's a pyramid scheme."

"Nonsense, you don't seem like someone involved in pyramid schemes. Even pyramid schemes wouldn't be this successful."

Luo Hongyu pursed her lips, then looked at He Tiantian: "Is this little nurse your woman? Are you two having a serious relationship, or just playing around?"

He Tiantian lowered her head, not daring to speak.

I asked, "What's the difference between a serious relationship and just casual flings?"

"If you're going to have a serious relationship, then treat her well."

Luo Hongyu sighed and shook her head: "If it's just for fun, then... then never mind."

"Neither."

I shook my head and smiled, "I'm an ambassador of goodwill, just speaking out when I see injustice. Tiantian is pure and innocent, and I don't want her to be deceived by Sister Liang, it's that simple."

Upon hearing this, He Tiantian gave her a grateful glance.

"Stop talking nonsense. I've seen plenty of men." Luo Hongyu scoffed, her words dripping with sarcasm: "You're only going to such lengths because you want to sleep with He Tiantian!"

He Tiantian blushed and glared angrily at Luo Hongyu: "Why are you talking so rudely?"

Luo Hongyu shrugged: "A woman like me, how could I possibly say nice things? I'm a prostitute..."

Snapped!

I slapped Luo Hongyu across the face.

"You bastard, you hit me..." Luo Hongyu covered her face, incredulous. "We're classmates, how dare you hit me?"

"Luo Hongyu, I think you're beyond redemption. If I don't beat you, you'll probably be selling yourself for the rest of your life!"

I glared at you: "When I get home, I'll tell my classmates about you and they'll all come and patronize your business, okay? I'm giving you a chance. You don't want to leave your job, do you really enjoy selling yourself?"

"Damn it, you hit me..."

Luo Hongyu lunged at me, tearing at me: "You look so respectable, but didn't you sleep with me all night, torturing me in all sorts of ways? You're a gentleman, don't touch me!"

I won't tolerate Luo Hongyu either, so I slapped her again.

Luo Hongyu froze, covering her face and glaring at me fiercely.

"From now on, we're no longer classmates. Pretend I don't know you. Don't call me. I don't have time for you, and I have no interest in patronizing your business."

I shook my head and continued forward with He Tiantian.

To be honest, I want Luo Hongyu to go ashore.

But I discovered that this woman had lost all sense of shame and was beyond redemption.

Upon entering He Tiantian's rented room, He Tiantian remained silent with a stern face.

I frowned: "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and pack your things."

He Tiantian suddenly turned around and looked at me: "Wang Yaozu, are you really... with that Luo Hongyu, together...?"

"That's right, I brought Luo Hongyu back to Sanlichuan not long ago, and we slept together for one night." I said impatiently, "What, is there a problem?"

"You..." He Tiantian bit her lip, tears welling up in her eyes.

"He Tiantian, you don't need to do this. I'm not your boyfriend, nor are you your husband."

I shook my head: "Whether I'm living a life of debauchery outside is none of your business. You can look down on me, but keep it to yourself."

This corrupting influence has long since corrupted me.

I don't want to be a gentleman anymore; I'll just admit it outright without any pressure.

"Okay, then from now on... let's pretend we don't know each other." He Tiantian was almost in tears.

"No need for that. We can just be friends. I'll still help you if you ever have any difficulties in the future." I smiled and said, "Go pack your things."

He Tiantian wiped away her tears and began packing her things.

The quilts, pillows, clothes, shoes, and many books filled a large box, along with two bags (one large and one small) and two plastic buckets, all crammed full.

After finishing packing, He Tiantian looked around and said, "Let's go."

I carried a large bag and tugged a heavy suitcase, then pouted and looked at the small toilet in the corner: "And your toilet too."

He Tiantian blushed: "No, thank you."

"What do you do when you pee at night?"

I was concerned: "The school dormitories don't have bathrooms, so you should bring your own."

He Tiantian, embarrassed and angry, kicked me in the butt: "Get lost!"

I shook my head, picked up my luggage, and went out the door: "Okay, I'll get you one later, a large one."

After leaving Wuwei Lane, we took a taxi back to Sanlichuan.

I took He Tiantian to school and carried all her luggage upstairs, getting myself all sweaty.

"Wang Yaozu, thank you."

He Tiantian looked rather dejected and said with a wry smile, "I owe you so much, I can't repay it. I doubt you'd even want to eat with me. From now on... I'll just work hard as a school doctor and give back to society, as a way of repaying your favor, okay?"

"no problem!"

I nodded and waved goodbye: "Remember to buy a toilet. Holding your urine for a long time can easily lead to bladder cancer."

"You even know medicine?" He Tiantian was taken aback.

"A family-run traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, specializing in treating general weakness, infertility, and irregular menstruation. If you experience any health problems in the future, feel free to contact me."

I laughed heartily and strode away.

I had just stepped out of the school gate when the phone rang. It was Sister Li.

"Yaozu, where are you...?"

Sister Li stammered, her words indistinct: "I've had too much to drink. I miss you so much. Come here, I need you... to stay with me!"

I was starting to panic: "Sister Li, why are you drunk again? Where are you?"