A life of success begins with being a landlord.

"Of course my older sister feels sorry for me."

I lit a cigarette and started to show off: "Gentlemen, talking about making money is actually quite boring. Because in my opinion, making money is as simple as eating and drinking..."

Erxia walked in just then, looking at me with a bewildered expression: "Brother Zu, how come you drank so much? You're talking nonsense!"

"I'm not drunk!"

I rolled my eyes and, mimicking Teacher Qian's tone, asked everyone, "How many kinds of professions do you think there are in this world?"

Ah Ping knew my script, but didn't dare to expose me. She held back her laughter, her face turning red, like she was holding back her pee.

Bobo rolled her eyes: "Wang Yaozu, stop playing tricks and just say what you want to say!"

Instead of speaking directly, I slowly and methodically explained Professor Qian's theory.

Bobo pondered for a moment, then slapped his thigh: "You know what, it's really true!"

Sister Li nodded slightly, as if trying to figure out if she was a thief, a robber, a swindler, or a prostitute...

"Once you see through the essence of the world, things become simple."

I called to A-Ping and asked her to bring over the magazines. I flipped through the messy posts and said, "This one, this one... and this one, they're all scammers and thieves. They collect secret recipes everywhere, and even make them up themselves, and then they start scamming people out of their money."

Bobo frowned: "And then?"

"If they can do it, so can we."

I tossed the magazine to Bobo and Erxia: "Let's study it, and if we copy it, we can make money."

Bobo laughed: "Where did that secret recipe come from?"

"There are plenty of bookstores with all sorts of folk remedies and secret prescriptions. Just buy a few, take them apart, and have them printed into booklets."

I've been thinking about this for a while now, and I've come up with an idea: "You guys rent a house in Hongxing Village, and write the remittance address here. I'll provide the start-up capital, and you can give me a share of the profits."

"Holy crap, Brother Zu is so smart."

Erxia was the first to clap, laughing, "That's definitely a good idea! I was once scammed out of over sixty yuan by those height-increasing insoles!"

Ah Ping laughed and said, "I've been scammed too. I bought a whitening cream, but it didn't work at all."

Sister Li and Bobo shared their experiences, revealing their own shortcomings and talking about the "intelligence tax" they paid back then.

I chuckled coldly, "Scientists say big breasts mean no brains, and they're right. Ah, women!"

Sister Li rolled her eyes so hard they almost reached the back of her head: "That 3,900 rocking machine, did you buy it?"

Damn, this is a slap in the face!

I got up, pulled Sister Li along, and went to the bedroom on the side.

Sister Li glanced at me sideways and laughed, "What, are you here to settle scores with me?"

"No, sis, let's get down to business."

I lowered my voice: "Director Song promised to help, to try his best to keep our apartment in Building 27. Dao Zixiong just called me too..."

I haven't had a proper chat with Sister Li since last night.

There are many details that Sister Li doesn't know yet.

After listening, Sister Li frowned and said, "If you ask Director Song to pressure Dao Zixiong, won't Dao Zixiong become enraged?"

"Director Song is a shrewd and resourceful person. He's cunning and methodical, unlike us who are straightforward," I comforted Sister Li.

"Dao Zixiong called me this morning, and he sounded very honest; I could tell from his tone."

Sister Li breathed a sigh of relief and pressed her hand on my shoulder: "Yaozu, thank you. You are now my only support."

"Sister Li, I'll always be your little brother." I chuckled.

Boo!

Suddenly, Sister Li lightly pecked my lips like a dragonfly skimming the water.

I shuddered, as if struck by lightning, and froze on the spot, my face instantly turning red.

Happiness came so suddenly!

It was just too short a time; I didn't even have a chance to savor it.

"What's wrong? Did I scare you?"

Sister Li blushed slightly, smiled and said, "Since Dao Zai Xiong is looking for you, you should go quickly."

"Then I'll be going, Sister Li..."

I chuckled awkwardly and left.

Sister Li followed her out and waved, saying, "I made black chicken soup for lunch. I'll serve you a bowl. Drink it before you go."

"Keep it, Sister Li, I'll drink it when I get back tonight."

I waved and got on the motorcycle.

Upon arriving at the village entrance, we encountered Grandpa Ruan.

I stopped the car and offered the old man a cigarette: "Grandpa, you're back from outside?"

"Xiao Wang, I was just looking for you."

Grandpa Ruan took the cigarettes and chuckled, "Your older sister, Hu Xiaoli, wants to recognize me as her godfather. I'm planning to pick an auspicious day, host a banquet, and formally recognize her as my goddaughter!"

"Grandpa, then my older sister is really lucky to have you!"

I pretended to be very surprised and said with a smile, "My older sister has recognized you as her godfather, so we'll have someone to rely on from now on."

Grandpa Ruan chuckled and said, "I'm not exactly a powerful backer, but from now on, your affairs are my affairs!"

I nodded repeatedly and then asked the old man which day to choose.

Grandpa Ruan counted on his fingers for a while: "The day after tomorrow, is that alright?"

"Alright, old man, I'll come over first thing the day after tomorrow and have a couple of drinks with you!"

"Alright, tell Xiaoli it'll be the day after tomorrow!" Grandpa Ruan said with a broad smile.

"It's a deal. You go ahead with your work, sir. I have something to take care of."

I smiled ingratiatingly and sent Grandpa Ruan away.

After Grandpa Ruan left, I returned to Sanlichuan and headed straight for Dao Zixiong's large villa.

Daozai Xiong wasn't there, so Ah Xiang greeted me.

Today, Ah Xiang suddenly became very polite, smiling broadly: "Oh dear, I'm so sorry, Xiong Ge hasn't come back yet. Ah Zu, please sit down for a while, I'll make you some tea."

"Thank you, Sister Xiang." I nodded and sat down on the sofa. "The Biluochun tea from last time was quite good. Do you have any more?"

"Yes, yes, yes, please wait a moment."

Ah Xiang was so busy she was practically wriggling her hips, pouring me tea and handing me water.

After finishing his tea, Daozaixiong still hadn't returned.

Ah Xiang sat diagonally across from me, her eyes sparkling: "By the way, Ah Zu, isn't Hu Xiaoli... your older sister?"

"No, it's my cousin."

"Is that... my older cousin?"

"Yes, my dear cousin." I nodded.

"Your cousin is so beautiful. She's tall, like most people from the North, and has great skin and a great figure..."

Ah Xiang would cross her legs for a while, then put them down again.

The bodycon skirt and black stockings complemented each other beautifully.

Scenes flashed before my eyes, like scenes from a movie, making me feel somewhat dizzy.

"Sister Xiang, you're quite pretty too."

I looked Ah Xiang up and down and chuckled, "Of all the southerners I've met, you're the most beautiful. Xiong-ge has good taste and is very lucky."

Ah Heung is indeed very beautiful; otherwise, how could she have caught the eye of Dao Zai Xiong?

"Ah Zu, you really know how to compliment people..."

Ah Xiang chuckled: "But Xiong Ge... seems to dislike me anymore. Sigh, sometimes I don't see him for days on end."

Once you get tired of it, of course you won't like it anymore.

Braised pork ribs are delicious, but we need to change things up sometimes!

I smiled faintly: "Maybe Xiong is too busy."

A car horn sounded outside, and Dao Zixiong's Mercedes slowly came to a stop.

I stood up and went out to greet him.

"Brother, I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting."

Dao Zixiong got out of the car and shook my hand: "I just finished organizing the documents that Lao Song mentioned, which took up a lot of time."