Just as Li Chu was about to enter the gate with the child in her arms, Xiao Hei, who had been lying on the steps, suddenly stood up and looked towards the alley entrance to the west. Immediately afterward, a figure turned the corner.
Li Qin and Li Chu, who were about to go in, both glanced in that direction.
The man had just turned the corner when he saw someone standing in front of the first house. He was taken aback for a moment, but when he saw who it was, he quickly walked a few steps over.
"Hello, Dr. Li!"
He was about to go forward again when Little Black let out a whimper, and he immediately stood five meters away, too scared to move.
Li Chu looked at the young man in front of him; he seemed familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him before.
"Who are you……?"
"Dr. Li, my home is in the fourth alley to the north. My surname is Chen. I've come to see you about something."
Li Qin, who was standing next to her, knew whose house it was.
"You're Old Chen's youngest son from the department store, right?"
"Hey, hey, it's me, Director Li."
Now Li Chu knew who this young man was: Chen San, a local idler who was quite famous in the area, making a living as a middleman.
"Chen San, what brings you here?"
Li Qin wasn't interested in listening any further. She had originally wanted to take the little rascal inside, but as soon as she reached out, the little head turned to the side, refusing to even look at her, clearly not wanting to go in with her.
"It's okay, sis, you go in first."
"Alright then."
When Chen San saw Li Qin go inside, he was about to take a few steps closer, but when he saw Xiao Hei staring at him menacingly, he put his leg down again.
"Little Black"
Seeing this, Li Chu called out, and Xiao Hei obediently squatted down, still staring at Chen San, but no longer as ready to pounce as before.
"Speak, Chen San, what brings you here?"
"Hehe, Dr. Li, I'm just asking on behalf of someone else. I'm wondering if you have any plans to make a move at your courtyard in Shichahai."
"You're something else, kid. You've even started getting into real estate."
"You flatter me too much. I can't handle this stuff. I'm just a gofer, asking around for you."
"Could I find out who wants to buy my yard?"
"This..." Chen San hesitated. If the buyer and seller met directly, they might kick him, the middleman, aside, and he wouldn't get any profit.
Seeing that he didn't want to talk about it, Li Chu didn't intend to press him further and said with a smile, "Alright, you don't have to make things difficult for me by not asking anymore. I don't plan to sell that courtyard. I just cleaned it up and I'm keeping it for myself."
Listen to this! That's a yard, not a toy. You're keeping it to play with.
However, Chen San knew he couldn't afford to offend this man, nor did he dare to. Even a single hair on the man's leg was thicker than his waist.
"Hehe, Dr. Li, I just came over to ask around. Since you don't plan to sell, I won't say anything more. You go ahead and do your work. I'm going over there."
"Wait a minute, Chen San." Li Chu suddenly remembered what Wen Hui had told him last night.
"Dr. Li, please speak."
"You know about the concert at the Workers' Stadium in a few days, right?"
"I know."
"Do you know any way to get tickets?"
Hey, this is business! Chen San immediately perked up when he heard that.
"Dr. Li, how many sheets would you like?"
"Ten or eight sheets are fine, a hundred or eighty sheets are fine too, you decide what to do."
Chen San almost choked on his own saliva.
"Dr. Li... Dr. Li, are you joking with me or are you serious?"
"I don't have time to joke with you. Just do what you think is best, and you'll get your share."
"Alright, Dr. Li, don't worry, I will do my best to get you as much as possible."
This is a huge business opportunity! Chen San wished he could grow wings and fly over to help collect the tickets.
Watching Chen San disappear in a flash, Li Chu smiled and shook his head.
He had completely forgotten about this star-studded concert if Wenhui hadn't mentioned it last night.
If he remembers correctly, the sensational song "Nothing to My Name" was premiered at this concert.
He wanted to join in the fun and hear live the song that had shocked the domestic music scene.
"oh oh"
Feeling the baby struggling in her arms, Li Chu snapped out of her daze and stood there motionless for a long time, while the little rascal grew impatient.
"Let's go, little rascal, let's go home."
"Ah ah"
"What? Don't you want to go back? Want to go for a walk?"
"oh oh"
"No, let's go home and drink our milk first, then take a nap. After we wake up, we can go out for a walk, okay?"
"Ah ah"
"Be a good boy, my little rascal. Grandpa will carry you out for a walk in a bit."
Seeing that he still wanted to go outside for a walk, Li Chu put him on Xiao Hei's back. That stopped him from making a fuss and he started giggling.
Little Black looked back at its little owner sitting on its back, then looked at its owner again, and then carefully walked into the yard.
Li Chu bent down to help him, and that's how he was successfully coaxed into the house.
The sound of giggling laughter echoed throughout the courtyard.
The little black dog was so proud of carrying its little owner on its back. The other dogs weren't having it, and they all gathered around, wrinkling their noses and baring their teeth at it every now and then.
Li Chu simply helped the little stinky dogs up and let each of them carry them for a while before he was able to calm the other dogs down.
Even the older Monkey King and Pigsy, who are usually less active, carried their little master around the yard.
Li Qiaoyun, supported by her niece, also came out of the house. Seeing her eldest grandson riding a dog around in the yard, her slightly pale face was filled with smiles.
"Qiaoyun, how are you feeling?"
"It's alright, driver. Thank you for thinking of me every day. I'm really sorry to have troubled you this time. My family can't help much either."
"Stop with that. Just focus on resting and don't overthink things. There are always tall people to hold the sky up if it falls. The most important thing for you right now is to maintain a good mindset, eat well, and rest well. I'll take care of your health."
Junzi's shift will end in two or three days, and he'll be back soon. Besides, who said your family can't help? Who's the one supporting you as you stand here?
Li Qiaoyun smiled and glanced at her niece beside her, then nodded and said, "Yes, I understand, brother."
"Xiao Chu, here, the baby's formula is ready. Feed him some and let him sleep for a while." Li Qin walked over from the corridor, holding a baby bottle in her hand.
Li Qiaoyun sat on a stone bench covered with cotton cushions, watching this man, who was both her father-in-law and like her brother, skillfully holding the baby and breastfeeding, humming tunes she had never heard before. For no reason, she felt a pang of regret.
She really shouldn't have had this baby.
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