A life of success begins with being a landlord.

Chunyan's mother smiled demurely: "Never mind, just ride slowly..."

I nodded, trying my best to keep the car moving smoothly and slowly forward.

Chunyan's mother suddenly asked, "By the way, Yaozu, do I... smell of sweat?"

"No, you smell nice, you have a pleasant fragrance."

"Nonsense, I didn't put on perfume..."

Chunyan's mother gently nudged me: "I haven't used the perfume and cosmetics you bought for me yet."

"That's just a natural body fragrance." I smiled. "Like the Fragrant Princess in TV dramas, who was born smelling sweet."

Chunyan's mother did indeed have a fragrance about her.

The aroma becomes more pronounced after drinking the wine.

But Chunyan didn't have it, which is strange.

As we were talking, a car drove up in front of us and suddenly veered off course towards me.

I quickly braked and pulled over.

The car straightened out and passed by me.

"That was close!" I broke out in a cold sweat and yelled at the departing car, "So what if you have a car? You're such a pain in the ass!"

Chunyan's mother hurriedly tried to stop him: "Yaozu, just ride your bike and stop yelling."

I calmed myself down and continued riding.

When we got back to Building 27, I parked the car and said, "Auntie, I'll go up with you. Chunyan is cooking at home, so you can eat something here, wash up, and then go back."

Chunyan's mother nodded.

But when I returned to 302, I saw that Chunyan was pale and weak.

I didn't cook dinner; the stove and pot were cold and empty.

"Chunyan, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" I touched Chunyan's head, but she didn't have a fever.

"It's nothing, it happens every month, my stomach hurts."

Chunyan shook her head and said to her mother, "Mom, why don't you make some dinner? I'm going to take a nap."

"Go to sleep, I'll cook."

Chunyan's mother took Chunyan into the small bedroom, chatted for a few more minutes, and then left.

I still didn't understand, so I asked in a low voice, "Auntie, what's wrong with Chunyan?"

"It's nothing, it's just my period."

Chunyan's mother shook her head and said softly, "I don't know what's wrong with this girl. Every time she gets her period, her stomach hurts a lot. Let her sleep more these next couple of days."

It turned out to be the case.

I had a sudden inspiration: "How about this, Auntie? My friend is treating me to dinner at the restaurant across the street. You don't need to cook, come eat with me across the street, and then we can pack two dishes to bring back for Chunyan."

Since Ding Zhili is treating, I'll ask him to add two dishes and bring them back for Chunyan. This way, I can save some money on food expenses.

Saving just one dollar brings you one step closer to buying a house!

Chunyan's mother thought for a moment and said, "You go first and have the restaurant cook. I'll wash my face, change my clothes, and then come back with the food to take care of Chunyan."

I nodded and said I would go to Changhong Restaurant first.

Ding Zhili had been waiting for ages and was starving, so he ordered some bread to eat first.

I instructed the waiter, "Tell Boss Hong to make another serving of pork liver soup, a stir-fry, a braised fish, and a minced meat and eggplant dish. Pack them all up; I need them right away."

Ding Zhili, puzzled, asked, "Brother Zu, aren't you eating here?"

"My friend lives across the street, so I'm bringing this back for her to eat."

I chuckled and said, "Since you're paying, why not take advantage of it!"

Ding Zhili smiled, took out twelve thousand yuan from his small bag, and handed it to me: "Brother Zu, it's been a pleasure doing business with you. I'll give you a month's share in advance. From now on, I'll give you your dividends in advance on this day every month."

I accepted it without hesitation.

Ding Zhili added, "There are also four large hospital businesses, and a photo studio, Brother Zu..."

"Try running yourself first. If you really can't keep up, I'll figure something out." I lit a cigarette.

"Or wait. Once Kuai Dafu leaves, nobody will want the wastewater and waste materials. At that time, hospitals and photo studios will be at your mercy, and you can ask for whatever price you want. If you rush to grab business now, they will definitely ask for exorbitant prices."

Ding Zhili gave a thumbs up: "Brother Zu, you're a master of business warfare!"

The food arrived just then, and I picked up my chopsticks to eat: "Stop talking nonsense. We're just junk collectors, not business rivals. Aren't you ashamed?"

The hospital and the photo studio don't have much business, so it's not worth it for me to ask Dao Zixiong or Director Song for help.

I've taken 80% of Kuai Dafa's business; he can't survive without being fired.

Once he's gone, we'll be able to control those hospital radiology departments and photography studios.

Soon after, Chunyan's mother came up.

She was wearing a red floral dress, with light makeup, and looked really good.

Ding Zhili's eyes lit up, and he stood up to greet her, "Is this Brother Zu's girlfriend? Come and sit down!"

"Shut up!"

I kicked Ding Zhili, stood up and said, "Auntie, why don't you have a bite to eat here too? I've prepared a few dishes, and I'm packing them up now."

"A-Auntie?" Ding Zhili's mouth dropped open.

"Yes, I'm Yaozu's aunt." Chunyan's mother smiled and sat down. "Then I'll wait a while."

I poured wine for Chunyan's mother, baijiu (Chinese liquor).

Chunyan's mother didn't stop me and watched as I poured myself a glass of wine, about two ounces.

I kicked Ding Zhili again: "Call her 'Auntie' and offer her a toast."

Ding Zhili hurriedly stood up, holding his glass: "Auntie, I'd like to toast you."

The three of them drank, and Chunyan's mother didn't say much, only smiled.

About ten minutes later, the four dishes I wanted to pack were finally served and packed up.

"Then I'll head back now." Chunyan's mother nodded to us and left with the food.

I got up, saw Chunyan's mother to the door, and watched her enter the building across the street.

Back in the private room upstairs, Ding Zhili felt very guilty and apologized to me, "I'm sorry, your aunt is too young and beautiful, so I misunderstood you."

Just as I was about to speak, the phone rang. It was Dao Zai Xiong.

"Brother Xiong".

"Brother, I just heard that you have another skill: with a wave of your hand, you can make someone lie down and be unable to move. Is that true?"

Dao Zai Xiong was very excited: "Holy crap, Tiger and the others just told me! I didn't know!"

I was shocked. The matter of the cartilage powder couldn't be kept secret after all; Dao Zai Xiong found out!

If he finds out, it probably won't be a good thing.

Damn tigers Lei Zi and Chang Mao!

"Brother, why aren't you saying anything?" Daozai Xiong asked from the other end.

"Brother Xiong, don't listen to Tiger and the others bragging. I'm not that powerful."

I could only give a vague and ambiguous answer: "Even if I have some tricks up my sleeve, they're only good for scaring Tiger and his gang. They're nothing compared to Xiong Ge."

"Brother, I don't need your secret recipe, but I have something to ask you." Dao Zai Xiong interrupted me.

Indeed, he doesn't need the cartilage powder.

He has plenty of ways to deal with women. He has videos and trolls to deal with men.

I breathed a sigh of relief: "What is it, Xiong-ge? Tell me."

"Well, today I met a Master Wang, a very powerful master."

Dao Zaixiong paused, then slowly said, "That master can conjure snakes from an empty basin and wine from an empty cup. I just want to know, is this real skill or just a charlatan's trick?"

An empty basin turns into a snake, an empty cup brings wine?

I laughed, "I know how to do this."

I coughed twice and laughed, "Brother Xiong, if you call me Master Wang, I can also perform a miracle like turning an empty basin into a snake and an empty cup into wine."

"Holy crap, Master Wang, are you serious?"

On the other end of the phone, Dao Zixiong seemed to jump up: "Hey bro, are you in Sanlichuan? I'm coming right now! This is a big deal, I need your help!"