Fang Da laughed. See, that's Jiang Ruyu for you. She would never look down on her childhood friends because of things like being poor or dirty. Even if they weren't as close as they were when they were little, she still wanted what was best for them.

"I know, I'm waiting for someone. I heard you're dating Zheng Yang. Keep it up. If he bullies you, tell me and I'll get revenge for you."

Jiang Ruyu laughed: "Okay, I was always the one protecting you when we were little, now it's your turn to protect me."

Fang Da laughed: "Haha, you're right, Ruyu. I should go to the countryside and stop loitering around on the streets. Maybe I can do better in the countryside than in the city. Don't you think so?"

Jiang Ruyu glanced at him and sighed, "It's hard to find a job these days. If you don't want to stay in the city, you can go to the countryside. You're young and strong, you can always make a living."

Yes, you're right.

Jiang Ruyu chatted with her friends for a few minutes and then went home. Fang Da stared blankly at her back, silently thinking, "You must be very happy, my beloved girl. Even if the person who brings you happiness is not me, I still hope that you can have a smooth life."

Fang Da smiled with relief. Since he couldn't give the person he liked a good future, letting go was a way of freeing himself.

When Zheng Yang passed by Qianmen Street after get off work, he was stopped by Fang Da. Zheng Yang raised an eyebrow and looked at this kid who grew up in the same alley: "Da Zi? What are you doing?"

Fang Da looked at Zheng Yang very seriously and said as if making a vow: "I like Jiang Ruyu very much, I've liked her for many years, but I know that I am not good enough for her. I have decided to sign up to go to the countryside. You have to treat her well, otherwise, I will definitely make you pay."

Zheng Yang knew that many people liked Ru Yu, but this was the first person who dared to make a vow to him in person. He understood how lucky he was to be chosen by Ru Yu: "Don't worry, I like her no less than you do. I will definitely treat her well and will not hurt or bully her."

Fang Da smiled with relief: "That's good. I called you here firstly to talk about this matter, and there's something very important I need to tell you. Sun Li from the Sun family across the street from your house in your compound is coming to see me this afternoon."

Fang Da repeated Sun Li's words to Zheng Yang, word by word. Zheng Yang's face grew increasingly grim: "How dare she! So young and yet so vicious and filthy. She deserves to die."

"This is all your fault. You just happened to run into me this time. If it were anyone else, things might not be so easy."

Zheng Yang knew, of course, that he was referring to two families in the alley who were unscrupulous and loved to take advantage of others. If Sun Li had gone to them, the outcome would have been unpredictable.

"I'll remember your kindness this time. Don't tell Ruyu about this. I'll handle it." Zheng Yang looked at Fang Da solemnly.

Fang Da smiled and said, "You don't need to remember any favors. This is what I should do. Ru Yu is too kind-hearted. You can't do anything about this, but having someone like that around Ru Yu is a ticking time bomb. I'll sign up tomorrow and go to the countryside in the next few days. I'll do it. You can cooperate with me then."

Fang Da lowered his head and whispered his plan to Zheng Yang. Zheng Yang looked at Fang Da in shock: "This is too risky for you. What if she finds out it was you? What if you get caught?"

Fang Da smiled indifferently: "It's okay. You still don't understand this kind of person. She's an extreme egoist. If I get caught, I can just marry her. I won't lose out. But, even if she does catch me, she won't dare to risk her reputation. She doesn't want someone like me."

Zheng Yang was still unwilling for Fang Da to take the risk: "It's not worth it if she and you go down together to the death."

"Don't worry, I'm not called a street hustler for nothing. No one knows this area better than me. I won't get any leverage over you. Stop arguing. Consider this a wedding gift for you and Ruyu."

Fang Da left after speaking. Zheng Yang stared blankly at Fang Da as he walked away, his heart filled with emotion. He couldn't help but wonder if Ru Yu would be moved if she knew that someone had done so much for her behind the scenes.

He couldn't help but reflect on whether he had been as willing to give to Ru Yu as Fang Da had. He didn't know, but Fang Da's actions served as a wake-up call for him. He had to treat Ru Yu better; she deserved someone better. He couldn't be worse than someone who secretly liked Ru Yu, or he wouldn't be worthy of her affection.

All of this happened without Jiang Ruyu's knowledge. Three days passed in a state of conflicting anxiety and inexplicable excitement for Sun Li. Fang Da suddenly sent her a message asking her to meet at midnight that night, saying that he was ready but needed her help.

Sun Li was only excited and didn't think about why Fang Da wanted to meet her so late. She privately thought that Fang Da liked Jiang Ruyu because she had seen Fang Da looking at Jiang Ruyu in the corner countless times. She thought that Fang Da liked Jiang Ruyu so much that he would definitely want to get her.

Little did she know that not all relationships in this world need to have a conclusion, and not everyone is as dirty and vicious as her, willing to ruin someone's reputation and destroy their future for their own selfish reasons.

That night, Zheng Yang kept track of the time and waited until Sun Li from across the hall went out. He followed her and saw Sun Li and Fang Da whispering in a secluded corner. Sun Li had a crazy smile on her face. Zheng Yang quietly walked up behind Sun Li and hit her on the neck. Sun Li collapsed without making a sound.

Fang Da and Zheng Yang acted as if they didn't see her at all, and no one helped her up. People like that should be taught a lesson.

Fang Da changed his clothes. He used to be sloppy, but today, in order to resolve things with Sun Li and for his new life, he cut his hair, washed his hair, took a shower, and shaved. Now he had changed into new clothes, picked up a specially brought hat, and straightened his back. Actually, he wasn't ugly, that was Zheng Yang's opinion after seeing him.

“Go back. If nothing unexpected happens, her parents will definitely find out she’s not here and come looking for her. As long as they see her with a man, I’ll do something outrageous, and her only fate will be to get married.”

Jiang Ruyu saw everything clearly from not far away. Zheng Yang had been acting strangely these past two days, always carrying a sense of guilt towards her, and his attitude was getting better and better, to the point that she felt a little inferior. Today, she had originally wanted to ask Zheng Yang to go to the movies, but he refused, which was unusual for him.

She guessed something was up. Since she had the day off tomorrow, she wanted to see what this jerk was up to, but she was shocked to find that he was actually following Sun Li when she went out in the middle of the night.