Coping is coping, and studying is studying.

The two are not comparable.

Jiang Yan was stunned for a long time before she finally understood. But she was not Qin Yiheng. No matter how well she knew him, there was still something between them. She only believed that Qin Yiheng had a way and his own considerations.

After all that fuss, it was already noon. Jiang Yan doesn't do live streams anymore; when she has nothing to do, she likes to cook something early in the morning.

She was busy in the kitchen, while Qin Yiheng poured himself a glass of water and stood by the window gazing at the scenery.

Their floor wasn't high, but because the community's landscaping was quite nice, the view from afar was still very pleasant.

As autumn approached, the green trees outside were draped in gold. When the wind blew, the leaves filled the air, creating a dazzling golden light that obscured the view below.

However, Qin Yiheng still managed to spot the furtive figure behind the tree.

They've all come all the way to my house. If I don't show up and greet them, wouldn't that be a bit disrespectful?

Qin Yiheng put down his water glass, turned around and called out to the kitchen, "Yan Yan, I want to eat lobster. Do you have any left?"

Jiang Yan stood at the doorway, holding a spatula: "Why are you eating lobster at this time of year? We don't have any at home."

"Then I'll go out and buy it." With that, Qin Yiheng changed his shoes and prepared to leave.

Jiang Yan sensed something was off. When did Qin Yiheng become so eager to eat? He always ate whatever was offered to him.

However, there is a fresh food supermarket not far from the community, so if he really wants to eat it, he can buy it and cook it in time.

But before she could say anything, Qin Yiheng had already disappeared.

"Why……"

Jiang Yan called out, and the food in the pot behind her was ready to be cooked, so she quickly turned around and got busy.

Once outside, Qin Yiheng glanced around casually. The person was no longer there, but he didn't pay any attention and continued walking out of the residential area.

After walking a few steps, he heard footsteps following behind him. The sound was very soft and was mimicking his rhythm, indicating that the person had some skill. An ordinary person would not have noticed it at all.

Therefore, Qin Yiheng did not turn back.

He strolled leisurely toward the fresh food supermarket.

There is a narrow alley between the buildings, which is the best place to start if you're going to do something.

Qin Yiheng deliberately walked there as well.

But even though they were almost at the supermarket, the people behind them were just following along without making a move.

This is so troublesome...

Left with no other option, Qin Yiheng went into the supermarket to choose lobsters.

The person behind him followed him in, looking like a customer who had come to shop, but he was careful not to come into Qin Yiheng's line of sight and obviously didn't notice that Qin Yiheng had already spotted him.

Who's following whom?

Qin Yiheng felt he should retract his earlier assessment.

Is he being so careful because he's afraid others won't know he's a thief?

However, the fresh food supermarket was clearly not a good place to start, so Qin Yiheng returned the way he came after selecting the lobsters.

He still chose to walk along the narrow paths between the buildings.

The road is less than 100 meters long, and at his speed, he could walk it in two or three minutes.

With the exit just ahead, Qin Yiheng was starting to get anxious for them.

If he didn't act now, he wouldn't have another chance like this. He was almost home after taking the shortcut.

Fortunately, those people weren't that disappointing.

"Bang—"

Qin Yiheng was walking calmly when suddenly, without warning, a brick flew towards him, heading straight for his face.

If that hits you, you'll be disfigured at the very least.

He remained perfectly composed, not even changing the pace of his steps.

"Smack!"

Just before Qin Yiheng and the brick were about to touch, he reached out, grabbed the brick, and without pausing or even looking, smashed it behind him.

The movements were fluid and natural, as if they had been rehearsed many times before.

The people who followed were clearly not as lucky as Qin Yiheng.

The brick struck him squarely across the temple, sending him staggering to the side, bleeding silently. After a long pause, he finally managed to grit his teeth and utter a single word: "Damn it..."

"You've been with me for so long, you've worked hard. This is a reward for you." Qin Yiheng's voice was flat, with a hint of sarcasm.

This person was a stranger, clearly a low-level henchman sent there.

Qin Yiheng didn't pay much attention to it, and just stood there looking around.

Because he was in the middle of the alley, his view was limited. Although he knew that people on both sides were definitely waiting by the building, he couldn't see anything.

A moment later, he tied the lobster bag and placed it at his feet, crossed his arms, leaned against the wall, and put one leg on the other side of the wall.

"Why aren't you coming out? How long are you going to wait?"

"You're asking for it yourself."

As soon as the words were spoken, a slightly familiar voice and an even more familiar face emerged from the right.

It's Brother Hua.

Two henchmen who looked like thugs followed behind him.

Hua Ge's appearance hasn't changed much from before, but his energy and spirit are obviously very poor. It's clear that he hasn't had a good time lately. His previous lawless aura has been worn away by his unusable manhood.

However, Qin Yiheng only glanced at them before looking to the other side.

Clearly, the skill of throwing bricks earlier was beyond what Brother Hua and his group possessed. Since he said he would find someone even more skilled, then this expert...

"You're Qin Yiheng?"

A woman's voice rang out, once again demonstrating that the voice arrived before the person.

A red figure flashed by, accompanied by the sound of wind, and a woman dressed in red appeared on the left, with a beautiful face and an air of competence.

"This is what you call a master?" Qin Yiheng narrowed his eyes, a flash of disdain crossing his gaze.

This subtle glance, which most people wouldn't even notice, provoked the woman. Before anyone could speak, she had already formed a claw and attacked Qin Yiheng directly.

Hua Ge opened his mouth, inhaled a breath of cool air, and then silently closed his mouth again.

He originally intended to make a couple of boastful remarks first, as is customary.

For example, how you treated me back then, that's how I'm going to treat you now.

For example, I know you took care of Scarface and his gang, but don't get too cocky. I won't let you off easily.

For example, the expert I invited is far beyond your ability to handle. If you know what's good for you, surrender immediately!

...

"brush--"

Qin Yiheng dodged the attack by tilting his head, and he didn't even have to put his foot down from the wall.

Such behavior made him utterly arrogant.

The woman's attack was all about surprise, but Qin Yiheng saw through her plan and was prepared. She was clearly furious and launched attack after attack, giving Qin Yiheng no chance to breathe.

"Hongjiao, it's all up to you now!"

After a long silence, Brother Hua finally shouted, trying to lend a helping hand. At the same time, he winked at the two people behind him, signaling them to seize the opportunity to come forward and assist.