A life of success begins with being a landlord.

I was a little confused and asked in a low voice, "Sister Ling, is there something you... want to say?"

Sister Ling nodded, then stammered, "You'd better not trust Kuai Dafa, don't...partner with him, he...is a scoundrel."

"Why?" I asked casually.

"Because...because this bastard...he even tried to take advantage of me." Sister Ling gritted her teeth, seemingly resigned to her fate, and said in a low voice:

"At first, he kept harassing me, and I scolded him several times. Later, he deliberately approached Lao Xia, lent him money, and then started his scheme through Lao Xia. Lao Xia is no human being either; he actually... he actually made me go and be with Kuai Dafa. I was so angry that I wanted to jump off a building..."

Is that so?

I was furious, but I comforted Sister Ling, saying, "Don't worry, Sister Ling, I will never cooperate with Kuai Dafa."

This bastard is so shameless, I wouldn't want a mountain of gold even if you gave me one!

All I want is him. Get out of Sanlichuan, get out of Dongguan!

In the living room, Kuai Dafa was still standing there, with his hands at his sides and his head bowed, like a primary school student who had made a mistake.

I called to Kuai Dafa and we went out onto the balcony.

Kuai Dafa clasped his hands and bowed to me: "Brother Zu, from now on I will listen to everything you say. I only beg you, don't cut off my livelihood. I have an elderly mother, a wife and children at home..."

"It's useless to say these things, and I don't believe them anyway."

I shook my head: "Kuai Dafa, everyone does their own business. No one is stealing anyone else's business. If your business can be stolen, you can just take it back."

In my twenty years of life, Kuai Dafa is the most shameless person I have ever met.

If he had simply focused on repairing the bathroom from the beginning, I probably wouldn't have stood up for Ding Zhili and cut off his escape route with Kuai Dafa.

Now that things have come to this, there's no going back!

Kuai Dafa was still persistent: "Brother Zu, we can cooperate. Two hundred and fifty thousand a year, I can pay you quarterly, I'll transfer it to you in advance..."

"We can't cooperate. You can leave!"

"Brother Zu, I can also give you my silver refining technology."

Kuai Dafa looked pitiful, wiping away his tears: "Let's cooperate for three years. After three years, I'll leave, and all the business here will be yours, okay?"

"No, stop bothering me." I grabbed Kuai Dafa's collar:

"I'm warning you, don't try anything funny behind my back. You've been fighting me ever since I arrived. But think about it, haven't you always lost miserably? If you dare to cause any more trouble, you might end up with your life in Dongguan!"

Kuai Dafa was stunned, his face turned ashen, and he shook his head to take his leave.

Sister Ling breathed a sigh of relief and called to Chunyan and Liu Haomei, "Let's go, let's go to 508."

I was free, so I helped carry some things and led them to the rooftop to settle down in 508.

Just as I arrived at room 508, the phone rang again. It was He Tiantian, a nurse from the Second Hospital.

"Hey buddy, what's up?" I asked, taking my phone to the small room.

Actually, He Tiantian has called me several times in the past two days, wanting to treat me to dinner.

But I'm too busy, where would I find the time?

"Handsome fellow villager, why are you so busy?"

He Tiantian's voice was slightly coquettish, yet tinged with complaint: "I couldn't get you to dinner, but your stitches should be removed. I'm free tomorrow morning, so how about..."

I thought about it and said, "How about tomorrow morning? You can come and help me remove the stitches. I have something to do tomorrow morning."

"Okay, okay, I'll call you at six o'clock tomorrow morning." He Tiantian became happy.

"Thanks."

I hung up the phone, turned around, and found Liu Haomei standing next to me.

"Hey sis, are you busy too?" I chuckled awkwardly. "The person who called just now was from my hometown... By the way, where are Chunyan and the others?"

"Chunyan and her mother went back to 302 to get their things."

Liu Haomei suddenly opened her arms and rushed over, hugging me tightly.

"Good sister, you..."

Before I could react, Liu Haomei had already covered my mouth with a blanket.

Just like last time, it was completely jammed, utterly blocked.

In the quiet little room, only the sound of our breathing could be heard.

"Brother Wang, I miss you so much, I really miss you..."

After a long while, Liu Haomei raised her face, which was covered in tears: "Brother Wang, please, let me follow you forever. I don't want anything, I just want to be with you."

"Good sister, I have Chunyan." I helped Liu Haomei up, and sighed with a bitter smile, "I know your feelings, but I can't do this."

"I don't care!"

Liu Haomei, however, was very enthusiastic. She grabbed my hand and led me around, saying, "I like you, and that has nothing to do with anyone else. Besides, Chunyan didn't object."

"No, don't do this."

I pulled my hand away and refused Liu Haomei: "Let's just be friends, Haomei... Oh right, I haven't showered yet, I need to go back and shower and rest."

"Brother Wang, don't go! Stay with me a little longer!"

Liu Haomei wouldn't let me leave, trapping me tightly in the small room, her tenderness and affection enveloping me like a tidal wave.

I was sweating profusely and didn't know how to handle myself.

Liu Haomei only let go when there was a knock on the door.

I straightened my clothes, but my face still felt hot.

Chunyan brought over all her personal belongings and clothes, and said with a smile, "Old Wang, 302 has been cleaned up. When Sister Li comes back, she won't find anything."

"There's nothing to it anyway, what could she possibly find out?" I rubbed my face.

Sister Ling looked at me: "Yaozu, I'm going back to 604 too. You guys..."

"I'm going back to 302, I'll give you a ride on the way."

I was also afraid of Liu Haomei and wanted to escape.

Sister Ling nodded and left 508 with me, going up to the rooftop.

When we got to the rooftop, Sister Ling suddenly grabbed me, as if she had something to say.

"Sister Ling..."

"Yaozu, are you and Liu Haomei... also dating?" Sister Ling finally spoke up.

"No, Sister Ling, really no." I felt a little guilty.

"Really?" Sister Ling looked into my eyes with a half-smile. "But I think Liu Haomei really likes you."

I shook my head, not knowing how to answer.

"Yaozu," Sister Ling sighed softly, "No matter what, Chunyan is yours now, you can't... hurt her."

I nodded: "Sister Ling, I understand."

Actually, I really restrained myself. Otherwise, I would have had countless opportunities to have Liu Haomei!

If it weren't for Chunyan, I would definitely be paired with Liu Haomei by now!

Sister Ling nodded, then said in a low voice, "Chunyan hasn't been feeling well these past few days. You'd better... you'd better... anyway, take good care of her."

"Sister Ling, I know."

"That's good."

Sister Ling smiled, walked towards the stairwell, and returned to 604.

I escorted Sister Ling to the door before returning to 302.

After I took a shower, Chunyan called again, joking with me: "Old Wang, want to come sleep in 508? My bed is big and very comfortable."

"Don't kid me!" I said, laughing and scolding in Chunyan's hometown dialect, "Sister Ling just said that you're not feeling well and told me not to touch you."

Chunyan laughed even harder: "I'm not available, but Liu Haomei is. Want to come?"

I suddenly turned mischievous and laughed, "I'm afraid Liu Haomei won't agree. You should have Liu Haomei talk to me."

Suddenly, Liu Haomei's voice came through the phone: "Brother Wang, come on over, I'm waiting for you."

Holy crap, is this for real?

My heart started pounding, it was so excited!