Xie Minmin didn't mince words: "Everyone says this house was left to you by the state, and we're trying to usurp it and take it from you. Don't say anything yet. I know you don't mean it that way, but we have to be careful about the impact so that no one can use it against us. We have to think twice before we act. We all know who lives around this house, and they're scrutinizing us like a magnifying glass. We have to be careful, and so do you."

Zhu Fanfan said, "Sister Minmin, I really don't care. I just feel that I grew up here and have all my memories with my grandparents. I don't want to leave. Besides, I live in this house openly and legally. I have official documents. I let you live here. Who dares to say anything?"

Xie Minmin was happy: "I knew my sister was open-minded. We will come over often and make sure this place is lively. Even when we are not home, I asked my grandma and my mom to clean it regularly. Don't worry, we won't go into your and Grandpa Zhu's bedroom, the study, or the pharmacy. Even if we do go in, we will only clean it up and won't touch anything."

No matter what Zhu Fanfan said, Xie Minmin did not change her mind. Grandpa Zhu had done enough for them, and they couldn't let him be pointed at and gossiped about after his death.

After dawn, Zhu Fanfan had to go to the assembly. Only after returning this time did she truly feel that everything was different. From now on, she would only be left at home. She felt a little lost. She made a deal with Grandpa Zhuge to save her family, but it seemed that her family was also drifting away from her. The people around her were very kind and doted on her, but she still felt lonely.

After they gathered, Zhu Fanfan sat in the same car as Yuanyuan, and Yuanyuan asked, "Why do you seem a little unhappy?"

Zhu Fanfan was a little down: "When I came home this time, I felt like I didn't have a home anymore. From now on, I'll be all alone at home."

Yuanyuan comforted her, "Our dormitory building is crowded and lively, and your Dan Group is quite impressive now, making us look at you in a new light. You must have received a lot of bonuses, right? Let's make our careers thrive and earn enough money to retire and enjoy our old age."

Zhu Fanfan laughed: "I'm fine, I'm just feeling a bit sentimental. Didn't you say you wanted to buy a house? Did you buy it yet?"

Yuanyuan was a little disappointed: "There aren't any suitable ones. I want to buy a house with a yard, not an apartment building, but all the traditional courtyard houses are rented out. There aren't any suitable ones, and I can't afford the ones I like for the time being."

As for the houses not being able to be bought and sold, that's not a problem at all; the team leader will handle it. All they care about is money. Although she earns a lot, she also spends a lot and hasn't saved much money. Besides, there aren't any suitable courtyard houses. The bad ones have all been rented out and are a mess because of the tenants. The good ones are all taken, and most of them have connections, so it's not her turn.

Zhu Fanfan comforted her, "Maybe one day you'll find a suitable one. Try to visit the housing management bureau more often. I'd like to buy a courtyard house, but I haven't found a suitable one yet."

Once housing is no longer a problem, Zhu will take back the courtyard house for herself. She will also buy another courtyard house nearby and purchase some equipment. She plans to research some fast-acting traditional Chinese medicines, which require a large and quiet place, and that place will be just right. As for hoarding houses, there is no need for that, since she doesn't need to rely on houses to get rich.

Yuanyuan said, "Then let's save money together."

Zhu Fanfan: ...She doesn't lack money.

Seeing the opportunity, Zhuge Qianxing said, "Fanfan, you've managed the Pill Group very well. I knew my decision was the wisest and most brilliant. Didn't you have something to say before you left?"

After saying that, he gave Zhu Fanfan a "you'll do well" look. Zhu Fanfan chuckled and came to the front of the group: "Gather together."

Knowing Zhu Fanfan's temperament, the group of people came over. Zhu Fanfan said, "The team leader said this time is quite dangerous, so I prepared some pills for everyone as a precaution. I applied for these pills for you, the medicinal materials were reimbursed by the team, and I refined them. I wish us a smooth journey and a successful start."

Everyone knew Zhu Fanfan's alchemy skills and was genuinely grateful to him. Those who were there applauded and shouted, "Have a safe journey and a successful start!"

Zhuge Qianxing sighed, "It's good to be young, full of vigor."

Elder Wu carefully put the pill into his storage ring and casually replied, "Don't you claim to be forever young? You're just echoing that."

Zhuge Qianxing: ...Truly unlovable.

They were still traveling by truck and soon arrived at their destination, Lake Ainibo. The surrounding villagers had moved away due to a series of strange occurrences. It was said that there were monsters in the lake, and some people said that there was a dragon that had failed to transform into a dragon and roared angrily every day, causing the lake water to churn and the villages to be submerged frequently.

After they arrived, Zhuge Qianxing told everyone to take their luggage and then packed up the truck in front of everyone. Xi Yan also used his clumsy acting skills to perform the Five Ghosts Moving Method again.

Zhu Fanfan snorted: "Team leader, you're abusing your position for personal gain by making yourself such a huge storage ring!"

Zhuge Qianxing said confidently, "I'm the team leader. I deserve the most credit for catching the poisonous spider, and I personally provided the materials needed. What's wrong with me wanting a big one? Everyone else got one, but I gave you three! Three!"

Zhu Fanfan was even more unconvinced: "I deserve half the credit for catching the poisonous spiders. I caught just as many as you. What's wrong with me wanting three? The space you gave me is so small that it can't hold much."

Xi Yan hurriedly said, "Let's enter the danger zone immediately, and not start fighting amongst ourselves, okay?"

Zhuge Qianxing simply said, "They used to call me Grandpa Zhuge so affectionately, but now they're all distant and have started calling me Team Leader."

Zhu Fanfan said, "The past is the past, and the present is the present. Before, I wasn't your soldier, and you were about the same level as my grandfather. I called you grandfather as a junior. Now that I'm working under you, I have to give you face."

Zhuge Qianxing said irritably, "Do you still have to call your grandfather 'Commander' in the army?"

Zhu Fanfan shook her head: "He's my father. Even if he were my boss, I would still be my boss. We have the same work philosophy and there is no fundamental conflict. You can't do that. Our work philosophies are different. I'd be embarrassed to scold you if I called you grandpa."

Zhuge Qianxing felt quite aggrieved: "...You're just treating me differently. You call me 'Grandpa' all sweet talk, but when you're in a bad mood, you want to scold me? You little ungrateful wretch."

Even though they weren't related, he still put a lot of effort into her, so why did he end up being scolded?

Zhu Fanfan said bluntly, "When I'm with my grandfather, I scold him when I need to, and he won't say I'm heartless."

Although many people have said she's heartless, it doesn't matter if she doesn't think so; it's basically meaningless anyway.

Xi Yan added from the side: "I can testify that Fanfan would even hit Grandpa Zhu if they got angry."

Although neither side would admit defeat and the outcome would be decided by force, he wasn't lying.

Zhuge Qianxing: ...Does this mean he not only wants to scold him but also wants to hit him?