A life of success begins with being a landlord.

Dao Zixiong got up from the ground and introduced himself solicitously:

"Director Song, this is Xiao Wang. He came from Anhui Province to work and has only been here a few days. Tonight, he saved Awen and Amei. He acted bravely and single-handedly took down five knife-wielding thugs, but he was also seriously injured and slashed several times."

"Thank you, young man."

Director Song shook my hand and said, "You acted bravely and righteously; you're a good young man. I'll thank you again in a few days."

I shook my head and chuckled, "It's nothing."

Does this count as an act of heroism?

It doesn't seem so, because Awen and Amei were playing with me at the time.

If a stranger were being chased and attacked, I probably wouldn't stand up for them.

Awen and Amei are out of danger, and some of their families have left.

The area in front of the emergency room was much more spacious.

Dao Zixiong looked at me and said, "Brother, you should go and rest in the ward. I'll stay here and watch over things."

"Brother Xiong, I want to go back."

I looked at my hospital gown: "Where can I buy clothes here? I'll go buy a set and go home."

Daozai Xiong couldn't refuse me, so he arranged for his men to buy me clothes.

Around 2 a.m., I took Chunyan back to Building 27 in Sanlichuan, back to room 302.

The doctor prescribed me painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, gauze, and ointment, and told me to drink plenty of water and take and change the medication on time.

I was so tired, I took the medicine and went to sleep.

Chunyan sat by the bed, watching over me, holding my hand...

The next day, at eight o'clock in the morning, I was still fast asleep.

Chunyan woke me up: "Old Wang, Sister Li is calling."

I quickly sat up and took the mobile phone: "Sister Li."

"Yaozu, are you alright?"

On the phone, Sister Li sounded very nervous: "Dao Zai Xiong just called me and said that you and A Wen were attacked with knives last night. I was so scared I almost lost my mind..."

Damn Daozai Xiong, why did you notify Sister Li?

"I'm fine, Sister Li. I'm back. I'm in room 302."

I quickly reassured them, "I'm fine, it's just a minor scratch, the doctor won't even admit me to the hospital."

Sister Li breathed a sigh of relief and then asked for the details.

I gave a brief, but vague explanation.

"Okay, Yaozu, I won't be back for the next few days. Take care of yourself."

Sister Li pondered for a moment, then instructed, "You saved Ah Wen and Ah Mei this time, making you a great benefactor to the Zhan family. Dao Zai Xiong will definitely want to give you money to thank you. If you can't refuse, just accept it. You've suffered a great loss, so it's only right that you accept some money."

I felt a little embarrassed: "Sister Li, I didn't expect any thanks."

"Whether you want to or not is your business; whether you give it to him or not is Dao Zai Xiong's business. Listen to me, you're right. But... if Dao Zai Xiong asks you to join him, don't agree."

"Okay, Sister Li."

We talked for more than ten minutes before hanging up.

Chunyan made me breakfast, eggs and noodles, and brought it to my bedside.

"I'm not in postpartum confinement, I don't need to be waited on like this. Put the noodles on the table."

I got out of bed and went to the bathroom to use the toilet.

Chunyan put down the bowl and then came to help me wash up.

I asked Chunyan, "You didn't come home all night last night, are your parents angry?"

"My mom came around 6 o'clock. I told her I would take care of you."

Chunyan smiled and said, "My mom knows we're dating, but she hasn't said anything to me. She just said..."

"What did you say?"

"It's nothing." Chunyan blushed. "My mother said she'll tell you herself later."

What could Chunyan's mother possibly tell me? I don't understand.

In the morning, when Fatty's wife and Bobo learned that I was back, they brought me fruit and asked me how I was doing.

Being so cared for while I'm far from home, I'm naturally touched.

I used to dislike Bobo, but now I suddenly realize that she's very gentle and a great beauty.

And even the fat on Sister-in-law's body is a symbol of maternal radiance and warmth!

"No wonder the little fox invited you to be the landlord; you're actually a great hero."

Bobo peeled a banana for me and stuffed it into my mouth: "Your girlfriend's ID card will be ready tomorrow."

I swallowed the banana: "Thank you, Sister Bobo."

"Call me 'sister'? That's so sweet."

Bobo chuckled: "I just hired a young girl, she's still a virgin, I'm keeping her for you, she'll be good for your health."

Can doing this actually improve your health?

They're trying to cheat me out of my rent again!

I wasn't falling for it and shook my head repeatedly: "Sister Bobo, let's do something serious, don't do this..."

"You're lecturing me before you've even grown all your hair? How am I being improper?"

Bobo glared at me, smeared the banana peel on my face, and turned away.

I wiped my face, shook my head, and remained silent.

Is it wrong to kindly advise you to reform?

The plump woman laughed from the side, then suddenly sighed, "Bobo is a pitiful person too. Her boyfriend needs injections and medicine, and she has to support him..."

"Is her boyfriend sick?" I asked.

"They're mentally ill. Lots of young people here are mentally ill."

The plump woman also said goodbye: "I'm leaving, Xiao Wang. Be careful when you go out in the future, to prevent those people from doing anything sneaky last night."

"It should be fine, Daozaixiong will handle it."

I nodded.

After lunch, Chunyan was sleeping while I was watching TV.

Someone knocked on the door.

I opened the door and saw Chunyan's mother standing outside.

She was dressed neatly today, wearing a dress that perfectly accentuated her figure.

Moreover, the dress is low-cut, which looks very fashionable and daring.

So bold as to be almost blatant.

Otherwise, if we hadn't met for the first time, I would have thought she was only thirty years old.

"Auntie, it's you."

Feeling a little guilty, I let Chunyan's mother in.

"Oh, I'm not working today, I'm taking the day off..."

Chunyan's mother was also quite reserved. Entering the house, she turned and looked around, asking, "Where's Chunyan?"

"Chunyan took care of me last night and didn't sleep all night. She's sleeping now."

I pointed to the small room.

"Then... let her sleep."

Chunyan's mother hesitated for a moment, then took my hand and led me to the balcony: "Xiao Wang, I have a few words... to say to you."

I was led by the hand to the balcony.

Before Chunyan's mother could speak, her face flushed, and she said in a low voice, "I have no objection to Chunyan dating you... but Chunyan is still young, you can't... let her get pregnant."

"Auntie, I didn't."

My face flushed, and I stammered, "Chunyan and I...we just started dating, we're not...not yet..."

It seems like Chunyan and I have done everything, but we haven't taken the final step yet.

Pregnancy is impossible.

Chunyan's mother smiled and nodded, "You're a good person, I can tell. Take good care of Chunyan from now on. If you really like Chunyan, I'll agree to your marriage. Chunyan is growing up, she'll get married sooner or later."

"Auntie, I...I understand."

I was so embarrassed.

Is it too hasty to start discussing marriage so soon after you've just started dating?

Chunyan's mother thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Our hometown is a bit poor, so I don't want Chunyan to stay there. As long as there's food to eat, it doesn't matter where she marries."

"Actually, my hometown... is also poor. But at least we have enough to eat."

I'm telling the truth.

My hometown is located in the northern part of the area between the Yangtze and Huai rivers, and it is indeed not a wealthy place.

Many young men in my hometown can't afford to marry, so they buy wives from other places.

However, things have gotten much better in recent years. Some young men who go out to work are able to win back young girls.

"It's okay to be poor; we can take it slow."

Chunyan's mother looked left and right, remained silent for a moment, and continued, "By the way, don't pay any attention to Old Xia's nonsense. If you and Chunyan need anything, just come to me."

I roughly understood what Chunyan's mother meant, and nodded, saying, "I understand, Auntie. By the way, Chunyan's ID card should be ready by tomorrow. In a couple of days, I'll find Chunyan a better job."

I can now ask Daozaixiong to help Chunyan find a job.

I saved his nephew, so he'll definitely help me out with this small favor.