We can't just sit around doing nothing.

Qin Che didn't tell her these things, but instead patted her head: "What's wrong? You've only been here a few days, and you already want to leave?"

Little Stone pouted and said, "I was just worried you'd be too busy."

"I am indeed very busy, but since I'm already here, I'd like to explore the Black Street properly. Please take me there."

"OK!"

For the remaining days, Qin Che wandered around the dark streets.

Little Stone was always with him.

Sometimes Xiao Tao would accompany them.

They travel by car, and sometimes walk, but they are recognized by many people.

Xiao Tao's status is different now.

Although this doesn't prevent her from having a background in the underworld.

Everyone in the underworld knows her.

But they will never be disrespectful to her like before. On the contrary, when she walks on the street, people on both sides of the road will give way to her.

They knew Xiao Tao, and they knew Qin Che even more.

"Master is back!"

"master!"

"Master, I miss you so much!"

Some of the thugs on the street prostrated themselves on the ground and wept bitterly upon seeing Qin Che.

Qin Che is their king.

It's their faith!

Looking at the Black Street crowd kneeling all over the street, and some people who had moved out from the inner district and didn't know Qin Che but were watching the excitement from the sidelines, their eyes were full of curiosity.

But everyone in the old Black Street knew Qin Che's weight.

Understand what kind of existence he is.

He saved Black Street from disaster, turning it into one of Sandcastle's premier commercial centers and wealth hubs.

The lord has brought a good life to the people of the Black Street.

The gerbil leader has all gone to Leopard Court.

They also longed to go to Leopard Court and live with the master.

This belief has always existed in the hearts of the people of Old Black Street.

After that, Qin Che never dared to walk again.

We could only travel by car to see different places.

Districts 1 through 5 have now been condensed into the central urban area of ​​Sandcastle.

Because Sandcastle has expanded its territory significantly.

Compared to before, just as Little Stone said, she has gained weight.

Upon arriving at the Fifth District, Qin Che saw the room where he had been kidnapped and imprisoned.

He thought of Old Cigarette Butt and his foolish son.

Memories flooded back one by one.

Qin Che laughed and said, "Xiao Tao, if you have the chance to go to Leopard Court, continue to expand your business, and I guarantee you will become the number one king in the flesh market."

“My lord, I don’t want to be king. If you want me to go, then I will go.”

Xiao Tao sat next to Qin Che, speaking gently and sweetly.

Given her background, she dared not ask anything more of Qin Che.

It's already very kind of Qin Che to take the initiative to ask her to accompany him.

Even though she couldn't see him every day after going to Leopard Court, Xiao Tao slept much more peacefully at night, just thinking that as long as she could live in the same city as the master.

"Besides, there's Little Stone, she comes to see me every day."

Xiao Tao has really matured now.

Like an older sister.

Little Stone chimed in adorably, "Of course! Sister Peach, come on over! I want to move in with you."

Qin Che tapped her on the head: "If you move away, what will happen to your Aunt Sa?"

Little Stone immediately fell silent.

Xiao Tao could tell at a glance what Xiao Shi Tou was thinking.

She smiled and said, "No need, I'm used to living alone. You should stay with the old man; he needs your care."

Little Stone nodded.

She would be more than happy to take care of the old man.

But she became unhappy whenever Aunt Sa was mentioned.

Qin Che smiled. He understood what Xiao Shitou was thinking, but he truly only saw Xiao Shitou as his daughter and had no other thoughts.

“Little Stone, you are an extraordinary being. When you grow up, I will ask the master to find you a good man. No one in Sand Castle or Leopard Court is good enough for you.”

Little Stone pouted, looking like he was about to cry, and shook his head, saying, "I'm not looking for a man."

Xiao Tao glanced at Qin Che awkwardly.

Qin Che smiled at them and patted Xiao Shitou's head: "If you don't want to look for someone, that's fine. You won't be lonely if you stay by my side."

Little Stone then beamed with joy.

They strolled home.

After telling Xiao Shitou to go back and rest, Xiao Tao hesitated, wanting to ask something.

Qin Che saw through her thoughts at a glance and sighed, "I know what you want to say. I also know what you've been saying to Xiao Shitou these past few days."

Xiao Tao's pretty face flushed red instantly.

How did the master know about those private conversations?

They were talking behind closed doors...

“She is too young. She has a bright future and many more choices. I don’t want to ruin it.”

Qin Che looked at Xiao Tao and said, "As for you, you know that yourself."

Xiao Tao nodded; she was very realistic.

It seems the master knows everything about the whispered conversation between Xiao Shitou and the other boy in the room.

She never revealed her true feelings to Little Stone, but the master still sensed something from her words.

This is quite normal.

"Xiao Tao understands. Xiao Tao will always be the master's tool. If you need me, I'll be there anytime."

Qin Che smiled and nodded.

He only likes tools and doesn't care about feelings.

He has no feelings.

Even with his wife, Qin Che doesn't tell her everything. He has things he hides, secrets, and estrangement.

But that doesn't stop them from going to bed together.

It's perfectly normal for a married couple to do this.

Moreover, they were a political couple.

Qin Che hadn't stayed long before he had to leave. Lü Song had been coming every day for the past few days, ostensibly to report on his work, but in reality, he was just flattering Qin Che like a bootlicker. However, he still kept to himself and didn't let Qin Che make decisions on every little thing.

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