A life of success begins with being a landlord.

Of course I wouldn't easily meet with strangers:

"It's alright, Mr. Qiao. I'm free to speak now, so please just tell me. I'll see if I can help and if a meeting is necessary."

I have no idea who Chengfeng Electronics or Qiao Mingtai are, and I don't know why he's looking for me or how we should meet.

On the phone, Qiao Mingtai said in a low voice, "It's like this, our electronics factory wants to expand, but the approval process is stalled. I heard that General Manager Wang has business dealings with the Planning and Construction Bureau, and I'd like to ask for your guidance..."

Oh my god, they want me to go find Director Song!

I remember now, Aunt Lan told me not long ago that someone would ask me for a favor, and that I should handle it accordingly.

Looking back now, it was Director Song who secretly took care of me, acting as a middleman to make a profit on the difference!

Thinking of this, I relaxed and smiled, "Where is Mr. Qiao's electronics factory? I'd like to visit it when I have some time."

Qiao Mingtai was overjoyed: "My electronics factory is in the Chengnan Development Zone. When are you coming, Mr. Wang? I'll come pick you up."

"No need to pick me up. I'll go over for a visit tomorrow morning. We can talk in person if there's anything we need to discuss."

I hung up the phone.

Dao Zixiong and Nie Suo have also discussed the matter of Songyuli.

I'll take my leave now.

Dao Zixiong was worried that I would cause an accident if I drank alcohol and drove, so he arranged for Tiger to drive my car and take me back to Sanlichuan.

I also wanted to talk to the tiger, so I nodded in agreement.

Once we were on the road, I brought up Erxia's situation: "Tiger, what you did with Erxia back then was really unethical. You shouldn't have let those three thugs bully her. You should be able to understand that Erxia harbors resentment."

I nodded: "I've already spoken to Erxia. It's best if you two don't see each other again."

Tiger smiled wryly: "Fine, I'll avoid Erxia from now on."

Back in Hongxing Village, it was midnight again.

Sister Li was already asleep, but Erxia was still awake, reading and studying under the lamp.

I knocked and went in, smiling, "What, planning to take the postgraduate entrance exam?"

"Exam my ass. I'm studying 'Business Negotiation Skills' to improve my business acumen."

Erxia closed her book: "Will it be alright if you go to see that scoundrel tonight?"

"It's okay, I even made 200,000."

I shook my head and briefly chatted about the drinking party that evening.

Erxia was a little worried: "Alcohol is ultimately bad for your health. Although there are secret formulas for drinking without getting drunk, their pharmacology is unclear. Just because you're fine now doesn't mean you'll be fine in the future. Brother Zu, you should stop partying and drink less."

"Yeah, I feel it too. There's something wrong with this recipe. I've lost the joy of drinking. No matter how much I drink, I can't find the feeling I used to have, and even bragging feels pointless."

I shook my head and smiled bitterly.

As the saying goes, being half-drunk is the most comfortable state and a kind of enjoyment.

But when I used the secret recipe my second uncle gave me, drinking alcohol felt like drinking water, and I couldn't find that intoxicating feeling.

All those claims about alcohol emboldening cowards, alcohol intoxicating people without intoxication, and sharing eternal sorrows with you—none of them apply to me!

"Why are you bragging like that? That's so unhygienic." Erxia chuckled.

"Unhygienic?"

I thought for a moment, then instantly realized what was happening. I grabbed Erxia and said, "So you were taking advantage of me! I'll teach you a lesson!"

Erxia twisted her body, but couldn't break free. Instead, she fell into my arms and chuckled softly, "Go take a shower first, and come back when you're clean. I'll wait for you..."

"I'm not going to shower; I'm not a hygienic person anyway!"

Did I close the door and draw the curtains?

Erxia struggled in my arms, laughing and scolding, "Stop messing around, turn off the light..."

"I'm drunk, I can't find the switch."

I was probably really drunk, and under the bright lights, I indulged myself recklessly, squandering my youth.

Erxia no longer refused and responded to me enthusiastically.

In this dazzling South, there must be many people like me and Erxia, whose love is like the tide, drifting with the current.

An hour later, I was exhausted and collapsed next to Erxia, feeling drowsy.

Erxia took a breather, got dressed, fetched a basin of warm water, and washed my body.

"Brother Zu, are you asleep?"

"No..." I mumbled to myself with my eyes closed.

"Never mind, go to sleep, we'll talk about it tomorrow." Erxia sighed softly.

……

Before dawn, Erxia woke me up.

I was very sleepy, so I hugged Erxia and said, "What? I'm so sleepy."

"Get up, Brother Zu, it's almost dawn. If you don't get up soon, Sister Li will find out we're together, and don't blame me."

What the hell!

I woke up with a start, got up and dressed.

Sister Li was unaware of the secret love, or rather, the affair, between Erxia and me.

If she finds out, she'll definitely make fun of me and say I'm taking advantage of my own family.

Seeing my flustered state, Erxia laughed and said, "Weren't you such a beast last night, leaving the lights on and not afraid of anything? Why are you scared now?"

"It's not that I'm afraid, it's that I don't want Sister Li to know."

"I understand. You're thinking about Sister Li and planning to marry her in the future, right?" Erxia asked me.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Sister Li is my older sister." I got dressed and quietly opened the door.

I peeked out and saw that the dawn outside was quiet.

I slipped out and into my bedroom, finally letting out a sigh of relief.

I took another nap in my room and didn't get up until 8:30 in the morning.

Sister Li also sleeps in late.

As I was brushing my teeth at the sink, Sister Li came over carrying a basin and a wash cup, and habitually bumped me with her bottom, saying, "Excuse me."

I stood aside, staring at Sister Li's buttocks: "Sister Li, there's the Iron Head Kung Fu in martial arts novels, but you practice the Iron Butt Kung Fu, always bumping people with your buttocks."

"You bastard, are you asking for a beating?"

Sister Li laughed and scolded, then asked, "Are you alright at last night's drinking party?"

"It's nothing." I lowered my voice. "When I got back last night, I met with Director Nie, and we've decided to deal with Sister Liang in the next few days to avenge Xiao Gang!"

"Really?" Sister Li was a little excited, and said after a moment's thought, "This must be kept a secret. Don't let Sister Liang know that we were the ones behind it."

I nodded: "I understand. We will not show our faces at all. Everything will be handled by Director Nie, and it will be done openly and aboveboard."

"That's good." Sister Li smiled, raising an eyebrow at me. "You did a good job. What reward would you like from me?"

"How about... a kiss?" I offered my face.

"We can't kiss in broad daylight." Sister Li didn't hold back and pinched my cheek.

I shrugged and sighed.

After washing up, Sister Li wiggled her hips and walked away, then turned back and laughed, "If you have the guts, come to my room tonight, and I'll reward you handsomely."

Every smile, every gesture, is truly captivating.

"Never mind, Sister Li, I have something important to tell you."

I stared at Sister Li's slender waist and peach-shaped buttocks for a long time, when I suddenly remembered the commission from Chengfeng Electronics Company.