A life of success begins with being a landlord.

That fatso is a real headache. He causes more trouble than all ten tenants combined.

"If you're going to move out, then you're going to move out."

Kuai Dafa also lost his temper: "Open the door, and I'll fix the bathroom within two days and move out immediately."

"Two days, right? What if you can't fix it?" I pressed.

"If I can't fix it, you're a son of a bitch, my whole family is your son of a bitch!" Kuai Dafa cursed anxiously.

"Okay, it's a deal."

I finally nodded, took the key, and went to open the door for Kuai Dafa.

In front of Kuai Dafa's door, there were two more buckets of black water, presumably collected wastewater just now.

I opened the door and warned Kuai Dafa: "Remember this, two days."

"Don't worry, it'll be fixed in two or three days!"

I just swore an oath that it would be within two days, but now that the door is open, it's become two or three days.

I shook my head: "Not two or three days, as you just said, within two days. That is, you need to fix it for me before this time the day after tomorrow."

"Okay, okay!"

Kuai Dafa, impatient, carried the black water into the house and slammed the door shut.

I kicked the iron gate, went downstairs, and went back to 302 for dinner.

Chunyan actually cooked four dishes, all of which were delicious and visually appealing.

—The color was dark and unappealing, I don’t know how much soy sauce was added; the aroma was strong, so strong that it smelled burnt; the taste was a combination of spicy, sour, sweet and salty, and one bite reminded me of my brother Hu Xiaogang who was still suffering in the labor camp, and I immediately burst into tears.

If I had to eat this every day, I'd rather marry Fatty Sister and eat her fried noodles every day!

Chunyan stared at my face, full of anticipation: "How is it? Is it delicious?"

"Mmm, delicious."

I nodded with tears in my eyes: "It tastes just as good as the food my good brother Hu Xiaogang makes. It's a pity my brother is unlucky; he's still in jail. Thinking of him makes me want to cry."

Liu Haomei was also eating here. She took a bite of the minced meat and eggplant dish, then immediately spat it out, covering her mouth in extreme pain.

"Is it really that bad?" Chunyan asked, unconvinced. She picked up a piece with her chopsticks, tasted it, and frowned in thought.

"I put in too much salt, and it seems like too much MSG too... Oh no, I might have put in a whole spoonful of fine salt instead of sugar!"

Liu Haomei covered her mouth and laughed: "I thought you beat the old salt seller to death and robbed him of all his salt."

I couldn't bear to dampen Chunyan's enthusiasm for cooking, so I reluctantly agreed, saying, "It's okay, I just prefer stronger flavors."

While I was eating, the phone rang again; it was Dao Zai Xiong calling.

"Brother Xiong." I took my phone and went to the balcony to answer it.

"Brother, I'm treating you to drinks tonight at Changhong Restaurant in Sanlichuan. Six o'clock, I'll be waiting for you, you have to come."

"Okay, Xiong-ge, six o'clock."

I knew that Dao Zai Xiong didn't like formalities, so I didn't refuse anymore.

It's just a meal, nothing special.

Back at the table, I stopped eating.

Chunyan asked me, "Why aren't you eating? Is it bad?"

"No, Dao Zai Xiong is treating me to dinner tonight. I'm skipping a meal now to save food for my family, so I can eat more when I go over!"

"Brother Wang, you really know how to manage a household. Chunyan will definitely enjoy a good life with you." Liu Haomei chuckled to herself.

Chunyan put down her chopsticks: "I'm not eating anymore, I'm full."

Liu Haomei is very diligent; she clears the table, washes pots and pans, and cleans the dishes.

I thought for a moment and said, "Okay, sis, we won't be processing your and Chunyan's residence permits this afternoon. I'll talk to Daozixiong about it when we have dinner tonight, and we'll process them tomorrow."

Liu Haomei nodded: "Okay, Brother Wang."

Chunyan couldn't stay still. After seeing the clothes, shoes, and cosmetics I bought for her, she pestered me to go and familiarize herself with the area near the Sihai Printing Factory.

Having no other choice, I took Chunyan and Liu Haomei to the Sihai Printing Factory on Xiancai Road and accompanied them around.

It's the middle of the day, and I really don't want to go out. It would be so nice to take a nap at home with Chunyan!

In broad daylight, this new development zone is relatively safe.

Presumably, the biker gang robbery team is taking a nap at home.

After going around the factory, I planned the safest and most convenient commuting routes for Chunyan and Liu Haomei, so that they could take the same routes from now on, preferably with the factory workers.

Back in 302, I checked the discs, and it was already 5:30.

I washed my face and went to the banquet. Chunyan and Liu Haomei went to room 508 to continue decorating.

Tiger, along with the three brothers with long hair and yellow hair, stood in front of the Changhong Restaurant. When they saw me, they all came up to me and said, "Brother Zu, you've come."

"What are you doing here?" I asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Brother Zu, we've followed Brother Xiong." Tiger chuckled, "That's also because of Brother Zu's influence."

My pride?

I was slightly taken aback: "Did you tell Xiong Ge that I sent you to find him?"

Tiger shook his head repeatedly: "No, Brother Zu, we went to find Brother Xiong. Brother Xiong happened to need people, and knowing we were your friends, he let us stay..."

Damn it, he still used me in the end and got on Daozaixiong's good side!

Since things had come to this, I didn't know what to say, so I asked, "Has Xiong arrived yet?"

"Not yet, Brother Zu, please come upstairs. Brother Xiong will be there soon!" Huang Mao Lei Zi opened the door for me.

I went upstairs and entered a large private room.

Not long after, Dao Zixiong arrived with several men and women.

"Brother, sorry to have kept you waiting." Daozai Xiong sat down and laughed loudly:

"Come, come, let me introduce you to some friends... This is Director Tang, the head of our neighborhood committee. This is Captain Liu from our public security office; this is Director Hong from the Comprehensive Management Office of the New Development Zone; and this is Chief Nie from the Sanlichuan Police Station..."

Director Tang from the neighborhood committee, a woman in her forties, nodded and smiled at me.

Captain Liu from the public security office, an older man, shook my hand.

Director Hong of the Comprehensive Management Office of the Development Zone is a big fat man with an unshaven beard and unkempt appearance. He looks very vulgar and has a thuggish air about him.

Director Nie was a refined man. He waved to me and said, "Hello, brother."

To be honest, this is quite a big event.

The director, the team leader, the chief... back in my hometown, these are all high-ranking figures I could never meet.

Just as they sat down, the hotel's owner, Mr. Hong, rushed over with a forced smile: "Brother Xiong, everyone, I'm late."

Dao Zixiong nodded and pointed at me: "This is my brother, Wang Yaozu. He lives diagonally across from you. You know him, right?"

Boss Hong nodded: "Yes, yes, we met yesterday."

Dao Zixiong looked at me again and said, "I already told Boss Hong yesterday that from now on, all your meals here will be on the house."

"Brother Xiong, I don't deserve this. You're being too kind to me." I was flattered.

"We're all brothers, no need for formalities!"

Dao Zixiong didn't bring any women today, and he exuded a powerful aura. He raised his glass and said, "Everyone, Wang Yaozu is a brother who risked his life for me. From now on, in Dongguan, his business is my business. Please take care of me."

Everyone raised their glasses to me: "Cheers, brother!"

I've never seen anything like this before. I stood up and downed the drink in one gulp.

The three tiger brothers, Tiger, Yellow Hair, and Tiger, sat at a card table in the corner, each with a boxed lunch and a bottle of beer.

It seems that Dao Zai Xiong didn't give them any important positions; they were just the lowest of the low, the lowest of the low. However, Tiger and his two companions were quite happy, their faces beaming with the pride of lackeys…

After a few drinks, Dao Zai Xiong said, "Brother, that matter has been settled. The people who attacked A-Wen have been wiped out. Don't worry, no one will come back for revenge."

I nodded and smiled.

Dao Zai Xiong looked at me and said, "Brother, you must have practiced before. It's not easy for one person to take down five knife-wielding men with bare hands."

I chuckled and shook my head: "No, I'm just a farmer from the countryside with some brute strength."

"Brother, you're too modest." Director Nie looked at me and smiled, "We're all family here today, so show us what you've got."

Director Hong from the Comprehensive Management Office of the Development Zone also looked at me and smiled, "Great hero, show us your skills and broaden our horizons!"