A life of success begins with being a landlord.

Moreover, Ah-Qiang just kept me behind to talk to me alone.

Will Dao Zai Xiong misunderstand me?

Ah Qiang smiled and said, "Brother Zu, are you afraid of Brother Xiong?"

I laughed: "Do you think I dare to offend Knife Boy Xiong?"

"So, are you with Dao Zai Xiong now?"

"No, I don't follow anyone. I'll just run my own small business."

"Oh, okay."

Ah Qiang thought for a moment, then sighed and said, "I know I put you in a difficult position just now, but I can't trust anyone but you."

I shook my head: "Even if I were willing to help, I might not be able to get the million you want. You understand, the key to this matter isn't with me."

Dao Zixiong just agreed, but that doesn't mean he'll keep his word!

If Dao Zai Xiong goes back on his word, where will I get a million to give to A Qiang?

Ah-Qiang's attempt to use me to pressure Dao-Zai-Xiong has probably backfired.

Who am I? How could I possibly handle Daozixiong?

Ah Qiang nodded: "I understand, Brother Zu. Do your best, and I won't blame you no matter what."

I shook my head and turned away.

"Brother Zu, be more careful in the future, and take good care of yourself," A-Qiang shouted behind me.

I waved my hand behind my back, indicating that there was no need to say anything more.

Knowing the dangers of the underworld, I repeatedly refused to associate with Dao Zai Xiong.

But now, it's unlikely that I can completely leave Dao Zai Xiong, sigh.

Daozai Xiong was waiting for me ahead.

"Brother Xiong," I stepped forward and sighed, "Qiang didn't say anything, he just asked me if I was working for you now."

Dao Zai Xiong nodded: "I'll give you one million in cash tomorrow. Give it to A Qiang. But you have to tell him not to cause any more trouble, or he'll only have one way out: death."

I nodded: "Brother Xiong is righteous!"

Dao Zaixiong took two steps forward and said, "It's good that you can speak to Sang Kun. You can associate with him, but don't do anything for him, otherwise I'll lose face."

I nodded again: "Understood, Xiong Ge."

Dao Zai Xiong smiled and said, "Okay, let's go out and play for a while. Do you want to come?"

I shook my head: "I have something to do back home."

"Alright, from now on, whatever happens, just tell me." Dao Zai Xiong waved his hand, got into his car, and drove away.

I also took a taxi back to Sanlichuan.

Once I got on the bus, I called the old squad leader and asked Kuai Dafa's wife and children to wait for me at room 204.

When I arrived at Sanlichuan, I headed straight for 204.

It was already 10 p.m.

Upon entering, I saw a thin woman, about forty years old, dressed in clean, slightly worn clothes, but with a sorrowful and weathered expression.

To be fair, she has regular features and a slim figure, so she must have been a beauty when she was young.

There are also two children, a boy and a girl.

The girl was about thirteen or fourteen years old, with fair skin, big eyes, and a slender build. She was over 1.6 meters tall, already taller than her mother.

The boy was not yet ten years old, chubby and plump, clearly Kuai Dafa's son.

"Brother Zu, you're back?" The old squad leader was there, keeping the mother and her two children company.

"Have they had dinner?"

"I've already eaten, at the fried noodle shop across the street."

"That's good." I nodded, asking the old squad leader to excuse himself.

"This is our landlord. You have something to say to him." The old squad leader introduced me to Sister-in-law Kuai and then turned to leave.

Sister-in-law Kuai looked at me, seemingly a little scared.

I smiled and pointed to the chair: "Sit down, Sister-in-law Kuai, I just got back from drinking."

"Thank you, landlord..." Sister-in-law Kuai didn't dare to sit down, looking at me pitifully:

"Brother, where did Kuai Dafu go? It's been days, and I can't get through to him on the phone... I got here and heard that he was arrested, is that true? What law did he break?"

"Sister-in-law, don't worry. Who else is in your family? How are they?"

I lit a cigarette and asked Sister-in-law Kuai about her family situation.

Sister-in-law Kuai thought for a moment, then sent the two children to their room, sat down, and quietly introduced her family situation to me.

Kuai Dafa's family does indeed have an elderly mother who is eighty years old this year and in poor health.

According to Sister-in-law Kuai, Kuai Dafu used to be considered wealthy, but he squandered his fortune on gambling, drinking, and whoring. In recent years, he's been doing business outside, but hasn't made any money.

I give my family two or three thousand yuan every year, and last year I gave them four thousand yuan.

To date, Kuai Dafa still owes more than 10,000 yuan in debt in his hometown.

Sister-in-law Kuai farms at home and has three or four acres of bayberry trees, but it's only enough to make a living and cover Kuai Dafa's mother's medical expenses.

Now that Kuai Dafa has gone missing, Kuai Dasao must come and look for him.

"Sister-in-law Kuai, there are some things I can't say, but I have to say them."

I thought for a moment, then sighed and said, "Kuai Dafa makes a good living here, easily earning over ten thousand a year."

Sister-in-law Kuai was surprised: "He earns that much money? But he said it's hard working away from home, and he can only save a few thousand yuan a year to send home..."

I pointed to the neon lights on the street outside the window: "Everyone hates Kuai Dafa here. He's a complete liar, not a single word of the truth. He loves playing around with women, and he spends all his money on them!"

"He's here...with a woman?"

Sister-in-law Kuai was shocked and stood up abruptly, her face turning pale and then red.

"Sister-in-law Kuai, please don't get agitated."

I gave a wry smile: "He doesn't just have women here; he...plays with women, different women, changing women every day. There are plenty of women here, you understand?"

"I see... No wonder he had no money to send home. He's just... a leopard can't change its spots."

Sister-in-law Kuai sat down, and tears immediately rolled down her cheeks.

I paused for a moment before speaking: "Kuai Da is currently locked up in the camphor tree. I just asked, and he's still alive and kicking."

Sister-in-law Kuai wiped away her tears and asked, "What crime did he commit, and how many years will he have to serve in prison?"

"Hooliganism charge. He'll be released in forty-five days, which means he has about a month left."

"Brother, could you please help me go see him?" Sister-in-law Kuai pleaded with me.

"I'm very busy. I'll see if I have time in a couple of days."

I stood up, took out five hundred yuan, and said, "Sister-in-law Kuai, take this money and use it to feed the children. I'll come see you again when I have time."

I haven't figured out how to handle Sister-in-law Kuai's long journey to find her husband yet, so I'll put it off for now.

"No, no, no..."

Sister-in-law Kuai tried her best to refuse: "I can't take your money. My money... was stolen when I got off the bus... But I can work, please help me find a job, just enough to eat."

"This is Kuai Dafa's money. He left some money with me." I had no choice but to lie to Kuai Dafa's wife.

It wasn't really a deception; Kuai Dafa did have tens of thousands of yuan worth of goods, which I detained.

"oh oh."

Sister-in-law Kuai then accepted the money and asked gratefully, "Landlord is a good man. Are you and Kuai Dafa... friends?"

Friend? I absolutely hate Kuai Dafa!

But seeing how pitiful Sister-in-law Kuai was, I nodded and smiled, "You could call us friends."

Upon hearing this, Sister-in-law Kuai turned around and called the two children out: "Xiaoju, Xiaopang, quickly greet Uncle Wang. He's your father's friend. We're so grateful to him for taking care of us..."

"Hello, Uncle Wang," Xiaoju called out weakly.

Little Fatty didn't shout; he hid behind his mother.

"Sweetheart, stay here and relax. I'm going back to sleep. We'll discuss Kuai Dafa's matter another time."

I waved my hand and turned to leave.

Sister-in-law Kuai was very sensible. She took Xiaoju and saw me off at the door, saying, "Take care, landlord."

"Goodbye, Uncle Wang," Xiaoju waved and said hello.

I suddenly remembered something and turned around to ask, "How old is Xiaoju this year? Why isn't she in school?"