CFRSIO Chapter 12

Lin Yunliang, upon receiving the news, immediately returned to Tao Village with Siam. His actions were all done behind the scenes, and no one knew he was the now-famous Master Lin in town. Thus, he returned openly.

The villagers currently had no mood to bother with him. They were all troubled and distressed by matters concerning the fields.

In fact, the people of Tao Village could afford to pay the rent. It was just that they were accustomed to taking advantage of things before. The land was still the same land, but their expenses had increased. Who could accept that?

Moreover, if the land still belonged to the Zhang family, they could have pleaded with Zhang Qing’an and his family to delay payment. Now that the land belonged to Yuanwai Xu, how could they dare to oppose a wealthy landlord?

Lin Yunliang had returned, and naturally, there were still some gossipy individuals who would seek him out. However, Lin Yunliang did not want to listen to what they had to say.

After all, those words were not pleasant to hear.

Lin Yunliang was surprised to see someone in the village. It was He Jun.

Lin Yunliang withdrew his gaze immediately after a single glance and walked towards home without looking aside. Lin Yunliang felt disappointed.

Siam’s prior surveillance had been effective. He learned how Tao Wenyu and Tao Zhiyuan were communicating in private and informed He Jun about it.

After all, He Jun had some cooperation with him, and he knew what Lin Yunliang had been doing in town. Therefore, Lin Yunliang did not wish for this person to end up with Tao Wenyu.

He wanted to stay away from both of these main characters.

However, Lin Yunliang had spent too little time in Tao Village recently and was somewhat out of touch with the information. He did not know that Tao Wenyu and Tao Zhiyuan had hardly met each other during this period.

The situation of the Zhang family had caught Tao Zhiyuan off guard. Without the Zhang family’s support, let alone taking the imperial examinations, he didn’t even have enough money to study at the academy.

So, He Jun tried to pay attention several times but found nothing. He couldn’t help but feel that Lin Yunliang was holding onto old feelings and was deliberately telling him those things.

And He Jun was not willing to distance himself from this relationship. He had indeed earned a lot of money during this period. If he distanced himself, would he give away the relationship he had already established? He was unwilling.

At the same time, he discovered something. No, it wasn’t a discovery. To be precise, Lin Yunliang had never intended to hide it.

Lin Yunliang did have people at his disposal. Lin Yunliang had previously cooperated with him on the delivery business for the Jade Pavilion, but Lin Yunliang was also cultivating his own subordinates.

He Jun felt resentful about this. Especially when he learned that those people were originally small beggars, he felt even more stifled. He didn’t feel that he was inferior to those beggars in any way, but Lin Yunliang was cultivating them.

This matter was simply slapping him in the face, making him feel ashamed. He Jun did not tell Lin Yunliang everything he had discovered. Moreover, Tao Wenyu had been gentle and caring during their few meetings, which made him like him even more.

The visit today was to formally set the date for the engagement. The eighteenth of next month was a good day for a wedding.

When Lin Yunliang learned that He Jun was proposing, he knew the power of the plot was significant. Seeing He Jun appear in Tao Village again, his heart felt at peace.

Moreover, he had more important things to do.

First, he returned home and asked Siam to go to the Zhang family first. He would go later.

Lin Yunliang’s choice was correct. He Jun came looking for him.

“Master Lin.” Looking at the calm and composed person in front of him, He Jun’s emotions were complicated.

He had seen Lin Yunliang’s house in town. When he saw the dignified Lin Yunliang seated at the main table, he felt that such a place was fitting for an extraordinary person like Lin Yunliang.

Now, seeing Lin Yunliang in the simple and humble small house in Tao Village, dressed in simple and plain cotton clothes, his demeanor was still extraordinary. The current Lin Yunliang was like a dormant dragon, ready to soar and display his brilliance at any moment.

And He Jun had already witnessed Lin Yunliang’s brilliance.

“Sit,” Lin Yunliang gestured to the seat opposite him and poured him a cup of tea.

“Thank you,” He Jun accepted.

The two sat in silence, and finally, He Jun could not help but speak.

“Master Lin, why have you come?” Lin Yunliang had already bought the house in town long ago. The reason he hadn’t moved in yet was that some furniture and decorations were not completed, but they should have been completed by now.

Yet Lin Yunliang appeared in Tao Village.

What did he want to do? “Are you here for Brother Yu?”

As soon as these words were spoken, Lin Yunliang, who had been quietly drinking tea with his head down, finally gave him a look. That look was not good; it was questioning He Jun’s question.

“No,” Lin Yunliang said. “I can’t appreciate that kind of person.”

“He Jun, have you truly decided?” Lin Yunliang said, a smile appearing on his face, a smile that was polite and devoid of emotion.

To be honest, Lin Yunliang was still very shocked. After all, he had already told He Jun about the relationships between the characters during this period, yet this person still wanted to be with Tao Wenyu. He wondered what his mood would be if He Jun’s sister returned later and learned about the complex relationships.

“Yes, I have decided.” He Jun frowned, not very pleased with Lin Yunliang’s gaze, and knew in his heart that they were truly drifting apart.

“I must marry Brother Yu.”

“No one can change that!”

“Our wedding has been set for the eighteenth of next month.”

Lin Yunliang nodded in understanding. “I have something to do later, so I won’t see you out.”

“I also wish you and your husband a peaceful and smooth life in the future.”

Lin Yunliang stood up and, after a few steps, returned, looking as if he had remembered something. “I remembered something. When Tao Wenyu met you privately, did he bring a jade hairpin with peach blossoms?”

“That was given to Tao Wenyu by Tao Zhiyuan not long after Yang Songpo had an accident.”

Lin Yunliang remembered this because it was Tao Wenyu’s birthday at the time. Due to their cousin relationship and before Tao Zhiyuan was betrothed to the Zhang family, giving this was not a problem. But the problem was, where did Tao Zhiyuan get the money?

Considering Tao Zhiyuan’s contact with Gao Sizhe at the time, where the money came from was easily inferred.

Lin Yunliang had said all he could say. Since this person still wanted to marry Tao Wenyu, then whatever happened between them later had nothing to do with him.

After a moment of confusion, He Jun’s expression suddenly widened his eyes.

Siam had been to Zhang Qing’an’s house before, so it was naturally skillful and familiar as it burrowed in.

Zhang Qing’an and his mother were doing needlework in the courtyard and saw this self-familiar little cat.

Seeing the cute little cat, Zhang’s mother’s maternal instincts immediately flooded her. “Oh? Whose little cat is this? How did it run over here?”

Seeing that it was Siam, Zhang Qing’an immediately understood. Lin Yunliang had returned to Tao Village. But this person… some strange thoughts arose in his mind, and his ears and neck turned a little red.

Zhang’s mother stepped forward, wanting to pet the little cat. The little cat offered no resistance and even stretched its neck to rub against Zhang’s mother’s palm, charming her even more. She then picked up Siam.

Turning around, she saw her son’s neck and ears were a little red. Something in her mind flashed by, but her attention was drawn away by the meowing of the kitten in her arms.

“Good boy, are you hungry? Do you want something to eat?”

“Mother, there’s some leftover rice in the cabinet,” Zhang Qing’an suggested.

“I’ll go get it for Xi… for the kitten,” he said, then immediately ran off.

It looked like he was fleeing in panic.

Zhang’s mother had eaten at least a few extra bowls of rice and of course noticed something was wrong with Zhang Qing’an. No one kept cats in Tao Village. Villagers were not interested in such cute little companions to relieve boredom. They preferred to raise dogs, which could not only deal with leftovers but also guard the house.

Wasn’t that better than raising cats?

Therefore, Zhang Qing’an’s almost slip of the tongue and panicked escape seemed a bit like protesting too much.

However, the little cat in her arms continued to meow in a soft voice, which was too cute.

At the same time, the Tao Village chief’s house was not very peaceful.

Tao Wenyu was unwilling to marry. He Jun was good, but he didn’t have the childhood sweetheart who made his heart flutter! Moreover, no matter how capable He Jun was, he was just a merchant, not anything extraordinary.

In his opinion, scholars were the most formidable.

“I won’t marry! Why must I marry!”

“Father, I don’t like He Jun! I won’t marry him!”

Tao Village Chief’s face was unpleasant. He frowned and scolded, “Nonsense! The matter has been discussed, and there is no reason to change it casually!”

Tao Village Chief naturally had his own selfish motives. Because of the Zhang family’s actions, he no longer had any money for filial piety. It would be difficult for his son to earn money through trade again. Therefore, he could only set his sights on his youngest son.

He Jun was a good choice. Even Tao Shuda agreed.

Tao Shuda had much more information than they did. He also knew that He Jun had started a delivery business in town, which earned a lot. Therefore, he naturally had to bring about this marriage.

“Take Brother Yu to the room and lock him up!”

Although the Village Chief’s wife loved her children, the family’s situation had visibly deteriorated during this period. She still listened more to her husband and stepped forward to gently coax Tao Wenyu. “Brother Yu, Brother Yu.”

“Listen to your mother, how could your father and brother harm you! Your mother has also seen He Jun, and he is a good person. He is handsome and is a businessman. You will surely not lack food or clothing after marrying him!”

“You have spent so much time together, how could you not have any feelings?”

“Moreover, He Jun has no parents above him and no siblings below him. After you marry, everything will be under your control. What’s not to like?”

“No!” Tao Wenyu still had his heart set on marrying a scholar.

“Mother, I really don’t like He Jun! I like Cousin Zhiyuan!”

“Cousin Zhiyuan also said he would marry me as his main husband. Don’t force me!”

“Besides, Cousin Zhiyuan will be an official in the future. Don’t you want a son-in-law who is an official?”

It was better that Tao Wenyu didn’t mention Tao Zhiyuan. As soon as he mentioned Tao Zhiyuan, Tao Village Chief was about to explode.

Tao Zhiyuan? What was that? How dare he covet his family’s shuang’er! Tao Village Chief saw clearly that Tao Zhiyuan was still infatuated with Zhang Qing’an. Although it might not be out of love, that demeanor alone made people feel ashamed.

More importantly, Tao Zhiyuan couldn’t even appease a shuang’er. Now, he had neither money nor people. Such an unpromising fellow, Tao Village Chief disliked him.

“Marry whom, marry whom!! That Tao Zhiyuan is now wholeheartedly trying to coax Zhang Qing’an back!”

“Tao Wenyu! You shameless wretch, how dare you associate with an outsider in private!”

“Father, how am I associating with an outsider? Cousin Zhiyuan is, after all, our family’s relative!” Tao Village Chief was angry, and Tao Wenyu was also angry. When had he ever been reprimanded like this!

“I don’t care, I don’t care, I don’t care! I just want to marry Cousin Zhiyuan! I don’t care about anyone named Jun!”

Tao Village Chief’s face turned ashen. He secretly rejoiced that this was being said within his own home. If these words were spread, how could their family stand in Tao Village?

“Tao Wenyu!” he roared angrily.

Only then did Tao Wenyu realize that his father was truly angry, very angry, extremely angry, and it scared him into not daring to speak further. However, his expression was still not very convinced.

“Listen to me well, I don’t care what your situation is with Tao Zhiyuan! But you are marrying He Jun!”

“Take him back to his room!”

“Hey, hey, hey, I’ll take Brother Yu back to his room. Old man, don’t be angry, don’t be angry!” The Village Chief’s wife immediately went to comfort her husband, afraid that if he got too angry, something might happen.

Tao Wenyu was finally escorted back to his room by Tao Shuda. Looking at his brother, Tao Wenyu still wanted to say something. Tao Shuda spoke first.

“Alright, don’t even think about it,” Tao Shuda said.

He also had grievances with Tao Zhiyuan. When the Zhang family proposed to break off the engagement that day, they did not agree. The Zhang family even refused the betrothal gifts they had previously given, all to break off the engagement.

The Zhang family had a very unpleasant falling out with them over this, but what use was Tao Zhiyuan?

If Zhang Qing’an and Tao Zhiyuan had been stable before, he might have been tempted. After all, the Zhang family was wealthy, and Tao Zhiyuan was a scholar who might become a juren in the future. If they could become in-laws then, he couldn’t imagine how wonderful life would be.

But now it was different. The Zhang family was ruthless, Tao Zhiyuan was incompetent, and He Jun was the best of the lot, becoming a good candidate.

“Listen to Father, Father has no reason to harm you.”

“Tao Zhiyuan is a good-for-nothing. If he really liked you, why didn’t he propose earlier? And why did he say those things to you privately?”

“Tao Wenyu, I’m telling you, if you don’t marry obediently, don’t blame me for being impolite!”

Tao Wenyu was ultimately timid. He depended on his family. If he weren’t the village chief’s shuang’er, he would have to work in the fields like the other shuang’ers in the village.

He could only swallow his words. No one knew what he was truly thinking.

“Just be obedient.” Seeing that the person had quieted down, Tao Shuda was satisfied. He put on his thoughtful brother demeanor and continued, “Brother Yu, just wait at home peacefully to get married.”

“Don’t worry, with Mother and Father here, we will definitely give you a grand wedding.”

“You just need to wait honestly and peacefully to be the groom.”

Then he walked out. Little did they know that Tao Wenyu was not someone who would give up easily. Otherwise, he should have completely cut ties with people after the news of Zhang Qing’an and Tao Zhiyuan’s engagement spread. Instead, he continued to associate with Tao Zhiyuan in private.

However, Tao Wenyu had always kept this situation hidden. Now that it was exposed, Tao Zhiyuan would definitely not have a good outcome.

And Lin Yunliang made his first visit.

He came quietly, without anyone noticing. Zhang Father was satisfied with this. Fortunately, he wasn’t a fool and didn’t act rashly.

“You’ve come.”

“Uncle Zhang.” Lin Yunliang thought of the person he hadn’t seen in a long time, who was now in the house. Rarely, he spoke irrationally, “Zhang Qing’an, he…”

When he met Zhang Father’s gaze, which seemed like he could eat people, Lin Yunliang’s reason returned.

“I’m very sorry, I was presumptuous.”

This boy is still polite. Zhang Father was somewhat satisfied.

“An’an is fine,” Zhang Father said, pointing to a seat. “Sit down.”

“An’an is doing well, and his mother and I will accompany him.” The implication was that Lin Yunliang should not meddle and that he, an outsider, did not need to worry.

Lin Yunliang understood the implication and sat down obediently. He nodded in understanding and said, “Then, Uncle Zhang, why did you ask me here today?”

“Tao Zhiyuan does not agree to break off the engagement. I wanted to ask if you have any solutions.”

If this problem wasn’t resolved, their Zhang family would continue to be constrained by the people of Tao Village.

Lin Yunliang understood. “There’s something I don’t know if Uncle knows.”

“Tao Shuda’s friend who used to run a business has come to propose to Tao Wenyu. Their wedding is set for the eighteenth of next month.”

Lin Yunliang said.

Uncle Zhang really didn’t know about this matter, as he had only returned not long ago. The information he could get was limited.

“Does this matter have any connection?” Uncle Zhang asked.

“I once witnessed Tao Zhiyuan and Tao Wenyu associating privately.”

…

Although the recent days have been difficult, life must still go on.

Near Tao Village, there is a village called Xinghua Village. Every year when the apricot blossoms bloom, many noble guests from outside the village come for spring outings and flower appreciation. Scholars also come to hold poetry gatherings. There is also an Apricot Blossom Night event. If young men and women are interested in each other, they will go to the Apricot Blossom Night event for a date.

At this time, villages nearby will set up stalls in Xinghua Village.

They can earn a lot of money every time. Because Tao Village is the closest, they always get good locations and earn quite a bit. In the past few months, incidents have occurred one after another in the village. Naturally, the villagers will not miss this good opportunity.

In previous years, Mother Tao would naturally go. But this year, she was not so sure whether she would go or not.

In the early years, there was relief from family members, and money was sufficient, and life was comfortable. But now, Tao Zhiyuan’s situation was also very bad.

“Yuan’er, he is just a small shuang’er. You are going to be a great official in the future! Why are you thinking about such a small shuang’er!”

Mother Tao looked at her son’s dejected appearance with dissatisfaction, wishing she could beat Zhang Qing’an, who had ruined her son’s future.

But she couldn’t. It was truly a pity!

“Yuan’er, just listen to Mother and stop thinking about Zhang Qing’an!”

The person in the room completely ignored Mother Tao. Since returning, Tao Zhiyuan had locked himself in his room. Although he ate some of the meals sent by Mother Tao, Tao Zhiyuan still refused to see anyone.

This situation naturally worried Mother Tao.

Tao Zhiyuan still couldn’t understand why Zhang Qing’an didn’t like him when he was so good. Was it because of Tao Wenyu? Thinking back to what Zhang Qing’an had said to him privately at the time.

He quickly found an excuse for himself. People are like this, especially good at making excuses for themselves. Moreover, he was such a selfish and greedy fellow.

It must be because of Tao Wenyu! It must be because of that bitch!

Now that Zhang Qing’an was no longer doting on him, but he still needed the money from Zhang Qing’an’s family. Naturally, his so-called white moonlight was no longer white moonlight, but a stumbling block on his path to success.

Mother Tao was really worried, but the family needed money recently. Finally, after repeated urging from neighbors, she had to pack her things and leave.

Little did she know that someone would come to their door as soon as she left.

Many people would go to the Apricot Blossom Night event in Xinghua Village, even people from town. Manager Wang and He Jun also came.

Given the recent conflict with Lin Yunliang, Manager Wang felt a bit awkward when invited. Manager Wang, however, appeared very calm and kept urging He Jun to eat and drink.

There were many men and women in Xinghua Village. When the crowd grew, accidents were bound to happen.

As it happened, someone suddenly shouted.

“Guo’er! Guo’er!” A young woman suddenly shouted in a panic. “Everyone, has anyone seen my child?”

“Please, please help me find my child!”

“Guo’er! Where did you go! My child!”

The woman cried tearfully, which was very heartbreaking. Hearing that a child was lost, many women who had also brought their children became anxious, fearing that there might be child abductors in the crowd!

She also thought that if her own child were lost, her heart would be shattered.

Therefore, everyone spontaneously began to help search for the child.

This commotion was not small and soon reached the village chief of Xinghua Village. Upon learning of this matter, he immediately gathered people to help. First, he went to find the woman to understand the child’s clothing and appearance. Then, villagers watched at the several entrances and exits of the village.

The commotion was so large that Manager Wang and He Jun, who were strolling around, also became aware of it. He Jun was alone, without a wife or children, and had been away for years, so his sense of kinship was not strong. Manager Wang, on the other hand, had a wife and children. Moreover, he had a task to complete on this trip.

Therefore, he suggested, “Why don’t we go and help together?”

He Jun did not realize anything was wrong and only felt that Manager Wang was quite benevolent, interfering in such matters. Considering that he still had a cooperation with Manager Wang, he was willing to help.

The xenophobia of the Tao Village people was known to all nearby villages, so no one was willing to stay near them. Therefore, people nearby were all from the recent villages.

“What are they doing?” Mother Tao asked curiously. While introducing to people who came to buy things, she asked curiously.

“I heard someone lost a child.”

“A child is lost?” Mother Tao showed a look of shock on her face, but she had no intention of getting up to help. “How unlucky.”

“Who’s not saying that,” the person next to her replied.

However, because of this incident, their business had become much worse. Although several people expressed regret and misfortune, some still said other things.

“They deserve it, making my business so bad!”

“Exactly, isn’t it just a lost child?”

Mother Tao lowered her eyes, pretending not to hear, but her expression showed agreement.

The Xinghua Village chief and enthusiastic villagers searched for a long time but found no trace of Guo’er. In fact, quite a few people were starting to get annoyed.

Guo’er’s mother refused to give up. With red eyes, she said, “Everyone! Everyone kind person! Whoever can help me find my Guo’er, my family will be very grateful!”

“Whoever can help me find Guo’er will be rewarded with fifty taels of silver!”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone’s enthusiasm was reignited. Fifty taels! That was not a small amount! It was the money a peasant family could earn in ten years!

“Don’t worry, we will definitely help you find Guo’er!”

“Yes, yes! Madam, please don’t worry! Guo’er will be fine!”

Although the reward was not small, Xinghua Village was only so large, and they had almost searched everywhere. In the end, they found nothing.

The man fanned himself with his hand and complained, “Hey, I say, maybe that woman doesn’t even have a child!”

“We’ve searched everywhere in and out of Xinghua Village!”

“Alright, what are you complaining about? Everyone is tired.” The companion next to him said, “That’s fifty taels. Maybe there really is someone?”

“Hey, right!” The man suddenly noticed something and pointed to a long-abandoned house ahead. “There! Have we searched there?”

The abandoned house used to belong to a widow in Xinghua Village. However, that widow was unlucky and was harassed by hooligans and thugs in Xinghua Village, which led to some unpleasant rumors. Some said she was a jinx, others said she was immoral. In short, there were all sorts of rumors, and none of them were pleasant to hear.

Not long after, the widow hanged herself at home.

After that, the house became empty. Later, it was said that the sounds of women crying and complaining could occasionally be heard from there, and then it became completely empty.

No one dared to go near that place. However, the charm of money was even greater, and many people had their eyes on the empty house.

Several people walked towards the house.

Among them were He Jun and others who were there to join the fun.

“There’s a sound!” someone whispered.

Sounds kept coming from the house, but the sounds were not loud, but intermittent, making it impossible to hear clearly. Coupled with the strange rumors that had been circulating there before, some people began to retreat.

However, there were still some brave people who neither believed in evil nor were greedy for money. They mustered their courage and walked over.

Perhaps because there were many people, it gave them courage. A group of people walked in. Then they pushed open the main door.

But the situation inside was truly shocking.

The people in the abandoned house were Tao Zhiyuan and Tao Wenyu. The two of them were flushed and doing something that could not be broadcast.

Although they were not from Xinghua Village, the two villages were not far apart. Given their identities, many people knew that there was a Tong Sheng in Tao Village.

There was an uproar. The two villages were not far apart, and many gossipy and nosy people would spread news about the events of the two villages back and forth. For example, the two people in the abandoned house, they both had their own engagements.

The Tao Village chief’s shuang’er had recently gotten engaged to a businessman from town. Their wedding was even set for the eighteenth of next month.

Tao Zhiyuan of Tao Village had been engaged to a wealthy person from Tao Village for many years.

And now, the two of them were caught in the act.

How could this not be shocking?

Coincidentally, He Jun was among the crowd. He had only had a vague suspicion in his heart before. Compared to his doubts, he believed Tao Wenyu. But now reality had delivered a heavy blow.

It was such a significant blow that it was practically rubbing his face into the ground.

How could a man endure such a situation? He Jun could not endure this anger at all. He even disregarded Manager Wang and left with a sullen face!

“Boss He!” Manager Wang called out, successfully making everyone understand.

The crowd looked at the departing person in shock, then at the people in the courtyard. But the people in the courtyard had no idea they were being watched.

This news spread like a wild horse through Xinghua Village in an instant.

Mother Tao also heard about it. She was so shocked that she knocked over something in her hand and stared with wide eyes. “No… impossible!”

“Impossible!” Mother Tao’s face turned red with shame. She stammered, repeating, “No… impossible! Absolutely… absolutely… impossible!”

She was so agitated that she almost fainted. Fortunately, someone next to her quickly supported her.

“Auntie! Third Aunt Tao!”

“Are you alright! Auntie!”

“Oh dear! Don’t get too excited, don’t get too excited.”

Although everyone was trying to comfort her, the news had already spread. Everyone knew what had happened in Xinghua Village and why Mother Tao had such a reaction.

“Third Aunt Tao, now is not the time to be anxious. You should go and see your future son-in-law and son earlier.”

“Yes, Aunt Tao, you should go and see them earlier. Perhaps your family will soon have a new addition!”

As expected, good news never goes out of the house, but bad news travels a thousand miles.

Now that the two of them were like this, Tao Village’s reputation was truly ruined.

However, one could only say that some were happy and others were sad. After all, the lady who lost the child had finally found her lost child.

“Thank you! Thank you so much!” The woman, seeing her child, had tears streaming down her face.

Lin Yunliang smiled at the little one in his arms and tapped her nose. “Next time, you’re not allowed to run around here, understand?”

The little one in his arms giggled, showing no fear at all.

He then returned the little one to her mother.

“Thank you! Thank you, young master!”

“Guo’er! My child!”

Seeing that the child had been delivered, Lin Yunliang was about to leave when the woman called out to him.

“Young master! Young master, please wait a moment!” The woman immediately walked over.

She even took out a silver note from her sleeve. “Just now, I said that whoever finds my child will be rewarded with fifty taels. Please accept it!”

Lin Yunliang was stunned for a moment. “You’re too kind.”

He accepted it generously, as he had indeed helped.

He came and left quietly. He had also heard all the situations here and heard He Jun leave with a cold face. He sneered. Since things had come to pass, he could go back.

“Brother Lin.”

Manager Wang saw a familiar face and immediately walked over. “You came too?”

Lin Yunliang met Manager Wang’s gaze and pretended to know nothing. “Brother Wang, are you returning?”

“Shall we go together then?”

“Okay.”