A life of success begins with being a landlord.

This is the back wall of the college, about two meters high, but I don't see a back door.

"We've flipped it over."

Wei Xueqing knew the way well. She pulled me along the wall for about twenty or thirty meters: "You squat down, I'll step on your shoulders, and we'll climb over the wall."

"Oh, you stepped on my shoulder?"

I was extremely reluctant, looking at Wei Xueqing and Yangyang: "Being ridden on by a woman will bring bad luck, you little girl, don't you understand?"

Yangyang covered her mouth and laughed: "We're not women yet, I'm really not lying to you."

Not a woman? She's clearly a woman, I just checked, and you still won't admit it!

Wei Xueqing didn't care at all, and slapped me: "Treat us like your own women, and everything will be fine!"

Sigh, they're all so good at talking.

I shook my head, lifted Wei Xueqing up, and held her up against the wall.

Wei Xueqing climbed onto the wall using both hands and feet, looking around like a thief; she was clearly a repeat offender!

After confirming it was safe, Wei Xueqing waved to Yangyang: "Come on up quickly."

I did the same thing, bending down to hug Yangyang's legs and helping her up.

Yangyang giggled, "Uncle, I'm ticklish... Your hand... is in the wrong place."

"Stop laughing, hurry up and get up there!" I lifted Yangyang up high so that Wei Xueqing could catch him.

Amidst giggles and laughter, Yangyang also climbed onto the wall.

Goodbye, uncle. I'll miss you.

Wei Xueqing blew me a kiss, which quietly slid down the willow tree by the wall.

Yangyang then slid down as well.

I shook my head and quickly left.

Tonight, Wei Xueqing and Yangyang made me feel very frustrated, and an unnamed anger was rising in my dantian.

heat!

I lost over 800 yuan without gaining any real benefit. It was a complete waste of money.

Wei Xueqing thought I had gotten the better deal, but she had no idea how frustrated I had been and how hard I had to restrain myself along the way.

Back in 302, I found Ah Ping still there, watching a DVD.

"Ping, why didn't you go back to sleep?" I asked, somewhat surprised.

"I'm worried about you, and I want to wait for you to come back."

A-Ping stood up, looked around, and said with an embarrassed smile, "Oh right, Sister Bobo went back to take a shower and go to bed. I... I'll stay here and wait for you."

I nodded, but hesitated to speak.

Ping hesitated for a moment, then said, "Since everything's alright, I... I'll go to Bobo's place."

"Don't go, Ping, just sleep here."

I took A-Ping's hand: "Bo-Bo is already asleep at this time, so it's not convenient for you to go and knock on the door."

I know that A-Ping doesn't plan to leave tonight.

Moreover, it would be inappropriate to knock on the door at this time and wake Bobo up.

Aping smiled and nodded.

……

Sister Li's bed is very big, and the Simmons mattress is very soft, making it very comfortable to sleep on.

Although Sister Li warned me not to do anything inappropriate in her bedroom or on her bed, Sister Li wasn't there, and I would be out, so I couldn't always obey her orders.

Besides, this house might not even be safe, so why bother cherishing it?

Aping is very gentle and completely opens her heart to me without reservation, like an ancient imperial concubine serving her emperor.

My frustration tonight was also soothed by A-Ping.

The dust has settled, and the night is deep and quiet.

Ah Ping buried her head in my arms and whispered softly, "Brother Zu, am I... a bad girl? I regret it so much. I shouldn't have gone to Sister Ju's place. Even though I only stayed for a few days, I feel... so dirty."

"No, we're all from the countryside, I understand you."

I sighed and comforted A-Ping: "If life were comfortable and you had no worries about food and clothing, who would want to live like this? It's not too late for you to get out now."

A-Ping hugged me, her tears soaking my chest: "I'll work hard from now on, Brother Zu."

I nodded: "I'll ask Liu Haomei tomorrow. If Sihai Printing Factory needs people, you can go and work there first."

Chunyan left, and her position became vacant, which Aping could fill.

"Okay, as long as it's four or five hundred a month, I can do it."

"This is temporary. We'll arrange a better job for you later when the opportunity arises..."

I was tired too, and I fell asleep while we were chatting.

I opened my eyes, and another day had passed.

Aping changed into a long dress, her face blushing, just like a newlywed.

Oh, what a wonderful girl.

I even had wicked thoughts, wanting to lure Aping back to marry her, have a son, and then live happily ever after with thirty acres of land and an ox!

"Brother Zu, what are you looking at?" A-Ping smiled shyly. "Is this dress... okay?"

"Because you're good-looking, I took a second look."

I nodded and smiled, "You're good-looking, you look good in anything, and you look good even if you're not wearing anything."

"Go to hell..." Ah Ping's face turned even redder.

I gently slapped A-Ping: "Let's go downstairs for breakfast, and then I'll take you to see the Sihai Printing Factory."

I originally wanted to ask Liu Haomei, but after thinking about it, I decided it would be better if I delivered it myself.

Around nine o'clock in the morning, I took A-Ping to Sihai Printing Factory.

The worst part is, the boss, Wu Guoxiang, isn't here!

I took A-Ping with me and went to Liu Hao-Mei's "Layout Editor" office first.

There were four people chatting in the office, including Liu Haomei.

It seems like the work here is quite relaxed!

I told A-Ping to wait outside while I went in first to say hello.

"Brother Zu, what brings you here?" Liu Haomei was very surprised to see me.

"Oh, I've come to see you and also to pay a visit to your editor." I nodded and smiled, glancing at the other people in the office.

There are four people here, two men and two women.

The two men were both bald old men.

There was also a 40-year-old woman sitting opposite Liu Haomei.

"Oh, these are three teachers from our editorial department," Liu Haomei immediately introduced them to me: "Teacher Wu, Teacher Zheng, Teacher Qian..."

I nodded and smiled apologetically, "Hello, teacher. Hello, teacher."

The teachers all nodded and smiled.

Teacher Qian, who is also Liu Haomei's mentor and a well-known writer, looked me over and smiled, "You must be Mr. Wang Yaozu, right? Thank you for sending me such a good apprentice. Haomei is doing a great job here."

"It's because Teacher Qian taught us well, and Hao Mei also worked hard." I smiled.

Liu Haomei smiled and said, "Brother Zu, you've come at just the right time. I had lunch with Awen and Teacher Qian today to discuss some literature..."

I was immediately at a loss for words and chuckled awkwardly, "Your discussion of literature is like a group of musicians playing instruments and singing. I, this big, dumb ox, won't join in. Otherwise, you'll be playing music to a cow."

Teacher Qian chuckled: "Musicians can sing and play instruments, but big oxen are strong and can do the work. Without big oxen to work, all the musicians would starve. So, we don't look down on you."

Damn, writers really know how to talk; they can insult you and leave you speechless.

The four people in the office burst into laughter, filling the room with a cheerful atmosphere.

I had no choice but to nod: "Alright, Big Cow will treat us today."

Liu Haomei glanced at her watch: "I get off work at 10:30. Brother Zu, please sit for a while. If you're in a hurry, you can go for a walk."

I glanced at A-Ping outside: "I have a friend outside... I'll make some arrangements first, and then I'll come over later."

Liu Haomei saw A Ping outside the glass window, hesitated, and then smiled inexplicably.

I walked out of the office and called to A-Ping, "A-Ping, let me take you on a tour of the printing factory."

Ah Ping nodded, ran over in small steps, and whispered, "Brother Zu, is there... a toilet here? I... I need to... take a quick... break."

There is no toilet.

I shook my head and said seriously, "Sihai Printing Factory has a rule that employees are not allowed to go to the toilet; everyone has to hold it in. So everyone who works here wears adult diapers."