A life of success begins with being a landlord.

Compared to last time, Kuai Dafa seems to have lost a few pounds.

It looks much better now.

I glanced sideways at Kuai Dafa: "You fatso, didn't I have Gao Jianfeng send you two hundred yuan?"

After hanging up the phone, I told Gao Jianfeng to give Kuai Dafa two hundred yuan so he could sleep wherever he wanted.

I never expected him to still be here!

"Brother Zu, I was just about to go to sleep when I saw you by chance, so I came to say hello." Kuai Dafa said with a smile, taking out a cigarette. "Brother Zu, since we've run into each other, please listen to me for a bit."

I said helplessly, "Fine, you tell me. I've already given your wife and kids money and sent them back. You should go back too, settle down and run a small business to support your family. With your cleverness and shamelessness, you're sure to make a fortune in a small business."

It's not that I'm praising Kuai Dafa, but rather that someone like him is perfectly suited to running a small business.

He's cunning, deceitful, and prone to lying and shirking responsibility. He's a smooth talker and swears like it's nothing. It's a real shame he doesn't run a small business!

However, this kind of product can only be sold in small businesses.

In the big business world, all of his so-called strengths are actually weaknesses!

"Don't worry, Brother Zu, when I get back I'll definitely do business properly, support my family, and never cause trouble again. If I do, I'm worse than a pig or a dog!"

Kuai Dafa swore an oath to the heavens and then said ingratiatingly, "In my room 404, there are still a few tattered clothes. Brother Zu, please let me go back and take a look."

I was so bothered by Kuai Dafa that I had no choice but to call Gao Jianfeng over and have him take Kuai Dafa to room 404.

The current 404 is occupied by Gao Jianfeng, Sun Tingting, Chen Feng, and Sun Qianqian.

Kuai Dafa used to have a bunch of personal belongings and clothes that he left in 404 (a type of computer security software) without dealing with them. I don't know if they're still there now.

Gao Jianfeng arrived and led Kuai Dafa to room 404.

I brought Erxia to 302.

Tian Tian and I already repackaged more than a dozen bottles of the medicinal wine here last time.

Erxia picked up a bottle of wine and grinned mischievously at me: "This wine, is it that good?"

I raised an eyebrow: "How about giving it a try?"

It was late at night, and only Erxia and I were in room 302. It was the perfect time to do something naughty!

"Forget it, I bet you've been using all your skills on Ah Xiang these past few days. You wouldn't let a pretty girl like her get away." Erxia suddenly sighed, "Pack your things and let's go back."

I opened my mouth, but then stopped myself from speaking.

Erxia is right, and I don't need to argue.

I brought a few bottles of medicinal wine from 302, and Erxia and I drove back to Hongxing Village.

As soon as I entered the village, I saw Bobo and Liu Haomei with Aping, drinking and having a late-night snack at a food stall. They were in high spirits and beaming with joy.

I rolled down the car window: "Three drunkards, drinking again?"

"Brother Zu, come quick!" Bobo stood up and waved, "There's fresh abalone here, come and have a taste!"

I pulled over and got out of the car with Erxia.

Bobo grinned mischievously: "What, you and Erxia are together again? Living happily ever after, huh?"

Erxia glared at her: "Even abalone can't shut you up!"

I sat down and asked Liu Haomei, "Haomei, what are you celebrating?"

Something's strange tonight. Liu Haomei didn't seem as excited as she used to be when she saw me. And it seems... Liu Haomei hasn't called me these past few days either.

"It's nothing, just celebrating making money." Liu Haomei smiled and whispered, "Old Wang, guess how well our GG performed?"

I remember now, it must be that Liu Haomei and Bobo's fraudulent business has made progress!

Ah Ping, honest and kind, chuckled softly, "Brother Zu, we received over forty remittance slips today, a little over a thousand. That's quite a profit."

Bobo grinned mischievously: "Yeah, it's more profitable than going out to sell yourself! You can sit at home and money falls from the sky."

A-Ping and Liu Hao-Mei blushed immediately.

I thought that A-Ping had worked at Sister Ju's shop for a few days before.

Liu Haomei used to work at Bobo's shop, but before she even started working there, I, her savior, brought her out.

Erxia said sarcastically, "I think they're about the same. One sells their body, and the other sells their soul."

Bobo retorted, "Is your soul so noble? Are you a moral exemplar?"

"Stop, stop, let's drink!"

I was afraid they would start arguing, so I quickly tried to smooth things over.

Bobo was in high spirits, drinking and singing, talking non-stop about how he would develop his career and how he would show off once he had money.

Liu Haomei didn't talk much, occasionally glancing at me before quickly looking away.

I always felt that Liu Haomei was hiding something from me.

After having two beers, I said goodbye to Erxia.

Liu Haomei finally stood up, saw me off for a couple of steps, and then suddenly whispered, "Old Wang, have you been...very busy lately?"

"I'm a bit busy. Is there anything I can help you with?" I asked.

"Oh, it's nothing..." Liu Haomei smiled awkwardly and waved her hand, saying, "Then you should go back to sleep early, don't overwork yourself."

How can sleeping make you tired? That's inexplicable!

I nodded and walked towards Zhongyao Company with Erxia.

Erxia asked me, "Liu Haomei is acting a little strange today?"

"I don't know, I also feel that Liu Haomei is acting strangely."

"Holy crap, is Liu Haomei pregnant and asking you for abortion fees?" Erxia's imagination ran wild.

"What nonsense are you talking about? That's not true!" I was startled.

"How am I talking nonsense? Are you infertile?" Erxia chuckled mischievously, "You and Liu Haomei have been together for a while now, don't try to hide it from me."

I rolled my eyes: "Every woman you know has slept with me, okay?!"

Back at Zhongyao Company, Sister Li was already asleep.

But there was also Ah Xiang, who was actually waiting for me in the office.

I was exasperated: "Ah Xiang, aren't you asleep yet?"

"I...have nowhere to sleep," Ah Xiang said, sounding a little aggrieved. "Sister Li is already asleep and doesn't care about me."

"Let Wang Yaozu take care of your sleep, beautiful lady."

Erxia sneered and wiggled her hips as she went into her room.

Having no other choice, I steeled myself and opened my bedroom door: "Ah Xiang, you're sleeping with me tonight!"

Since Sister Li already knows, what am I afraid of?

As for Erxia, I know she's jealous, but I don't care. We're just playing around, not married, and she can't control me.

Ah Xiang entered my bedroom, smiled, and said, "Aren't you afraid Sister Li will blame you?"

"What's there to be afraid of? When you're hungry, you eat; when you're thirsty, you drink; when you're sleepy, you sleep. It's only natural."

I changed into slippers and went to get some water to take a shower.

There are no bathrooms here; we all shower in our own bedrooms.

When I take a shower, Ah Xiang helps me; when Ah Xiang takes a shower, I admire her.

Like an old married couple, they went all out.

After washing myself clean, I drank two ounces of medicinal wine and went to sleep!

The medicinal wine was so potent that it took me an hour and a half to fall asleep.

Ah Xiang was like a soft-shelled egg, already limp and curled up in my arms, too weak to even speak.

"Are you tired, Ah Xiang?"

"Tired, but so happy. It's like dying and coming back to life... I can't really explain it, it's just that I love you so much... I like you so much... I wish I could turn into a puddle of water and mix with you, never to be separated again."

"But you used to call me a jerk."

"I'll never scold you again, and I'll call you Dad, okay?"

"Sweetie, go to sleep." I sighed and turned off the light.