Because the crackdown on human trafficking was very successful, all the relevant personnel were commended. The police chief was promoted to director of the police station, and the original director was transferred to the county. This is why Xiong Bufan's compensation was given late.

Xiong Bufan took the property certificate and carried Xiong Ronghua home.

Cui Daqiang and Liu Jianping were outside fertilizing the land and hadn't returned yet. Cui Wudi and Xiong Tianci were watching the house. When they saw the two of them come back, they quickly brought them tea, water, and snacks. "You're back! Come back inside and rest."

In just a few months, Xiong Ronghua single-handedly enabled her family to enjoy a life free from the constraints of snacks and sweets.

Xiong Bufan sat on the kang (a heated brick bed) feeling sullen. She had been tricked this time; she had no money, only a dilapidated house. She would never help the police chief and his men again, but if there was a next time, she would probably go again, since she could rob the traffickers and wouldn't have come for nothing.

Xiong Ronghua took out some chocolates from her pocket and gave them to Xiong Bufan. "Sister, eat this. It'll make you happier!"

Xiong Bufan pulled Xiong Ronghua into his arms and pretended to put his throat on hers. "You actually kept some of it! Hand over the rest now!"

"it is good!"

Xiong Ronghua took out all the chocolates he had on him. Xiong Bufan gave some to the two boys and stuffed the rest into his own arms to eat slowly.

Cui Wudi set aside two pieces of chocolate for Cui Daqiang and Liu Jianping, and ate the rest. For a moment, the only sounds in the house were chewing and unwrapping.

Cui Daqiang figured it out. If he wanted to be with Xiong Ronghua, he would first need An Qingnuan's consent. Once Xiong Ronghua was devoted to him, they could earn money together and spend it together. Sooner or later, he would be able to kick that wild child and An Qingnuan out!

So now the goal is to persuade An Qingnuan to agree to his relationship with Xiong Ronghua. He was rejected last time simply because An Qingnuan disagreed. Cui Daqiang is confident that any girl would fall in love with him.

After making up his mind, Cui Daqiang rushed down the mountain before dark, bought a bag of maltose, a jar of food, and a small bag of mooncakes with the money in his pocket, and then hurried home.

Xiong Ronghua was massaging Xiong Bufan's legs when Cui Daqiang gave Liu Jianping a wink. Liu Jianping quickly said, "Ronghua, it sounded like your aunt was calling you when you came in. Why don't you go out and check?"

"it is good."

Liu Jianping followed Xiong Ronghua out of the house, taking the two children with him and closing the door behind them.

Cui Daqiang placed the things he was carrying in front of Xiong Bufan, considerately took over the work that Xiong Ronghua had just done, and gently massaged Xiong Bufan's legs, "Qingnuan, can I talk to you about something?"

Xiong Bufan slowly opened his eyes. "Hmm, speak,"

Seeing that Xiong Bufan did not refuse, Cui Daqiang quickly smiled ingratiatingly and then said, "Qingnuan, Ronghua and I will treat you well together and serve you together from now on." While speaking, Cui Daqiang was still observing Xiong Bufan's expression.

Xiong Bufan simply watched him quietly, his eyes comfortably narrowed into slits. Encouraged, Cui Daqiang continued, "So you agree?"

"Slap!" Xiong Bufan slapped Cui Daqiang across the face. Cui Daqiang was stunned and said with a mournful face, "I haven't even said what it is yet!"

"Go on, I was just helping you swat mosquitoes, no need to thank me too much."

Cui Daqiang thought to himself: Thank you so much. The first thing I'll do after I get together with Cui Ronghua is to have her find a way to kick you out and let you be so arrogant here!

Xiong Bufan waited for a long time but Cui Daqiang didn't speak. "What is it? Tell me!"

"Just agree to let me be with Ronghua!"

Xiong Bufan slapped Cui Daqiang across the other cheek, leaving two perfectly symmetrical red handprints. "What did you say? I didn't hear you!"

Cui Daqiang cautiously continued, "We'll treat you well, Qingnuan, so please agree to let me be with Ronghua!"

Xiong Bufan sat up and slapped Cui Daqiang twice more, left and right. "You actually dare to covet my money tree! You shameless bastard!"

"If I find out you're still eyeing my stuff, I'll make sure you're bedridden for the rest of your life! Get out of here!" he said, kicking him.

After receiving four slaps and a kick, Cui Daqiang scrambled out of the room.

Xiong Bufan angrily said to Kongkong, "Why don't he go find a money tree himself? He has to covet mine!"

"Bufan, calm down. If you're still upset, just hit him again."

"Makes sense."

Because of Kong Kong's words, Cui Daqiang was beaten again, and no one dared to stop him. He doesn't even dare to mention Xiong Ronghua's name in front of Xiong Bufan now.

Xiong Bufan called Xiong Ronghua over to him, and while eating a mooncake, asked, "Ronghua, what do you think of Cui Daqiang?"

Who is Cui Daqiang?

Xiong Bufan stuffed the rest of the mooncake into his mouth. "You're an insignificant person. Go make money. I'll wait for you to make money to buy me chocolate."

Although Xiong Ronghua found Xiong Bufan's behavior a bit strange, she still went out to continue with her own business.

Kongkong watched their busy figures and said to Xiong Bufan, "Bufan, you are such a warm-hearted bear."

"I have always been smart and brave, a great hero who stands tall and proud."

"Yes, yes, great hero."

In the autumn, Xiong Ronghua, through the village chief, got electricity installed in the village and bought a television set for his family, so that Xiong Bufan could watch TV at home instead of having to idly climb over the wall every day to find gossip.

The village children would watch TV at Xiong Bufan's house. Ever since the women started working at Xiong Bufan's house, the children would often run over to play there. Xiong Bufan's house had candies and exquisite snacks that couldn't be found in town. As long as Xiong Bufan was full, he would rarely fight with the children for a few bites of food.

The former director had approached Xiong Bufan several times in the past six months, hoping that Xiong Bufan would assist in solving cases. Sometimes it was a case of human trafficking, and sometimes it was a case of finding suspects. As long as Xiong Bufan took action, he could catch the suspects in the mountains in less than three days, while it would take Xiong Bufan about ten days to find people in the city because the smell was too distorted and difficult to identify.

However, after encountering human traffickers a few times, he stopped bringing people home. After all, his family didn't need anyone, and Xiong Bufan didn't want to support people who would just freeload.

The prize money turned back into red envelopes and banners, with no real estate or other strange items. If there had been dilapidated real estate again, Xiong Bufan would have really started beating people up.

Xiong Tianci had always followed behind Xiong Ronghua, helping him out. Xiong Ronghua was happy to teach him. Now that they were of school age, Xiong Ronghua and Xiong Bufan discussed it and sent the two boys directly to kindergarten. However, what should have been a normal school day turned into a life-or-death situation by Xiong Tianci!

Xiong Tianci looked at Xiong Bufan at the school gate and said, "Sister, can I not go to school? Who will take care of you if I'm not home? There's no servant more considerate than me."

Xiong Bufan hesitated for a moment, then Xiong Ronghua squeezed between them, saying, "I'll take care of you! You go and focus on your studies, and come back when you've finished!"

"Go ahead, you can serve me when you get back from school."

Xiong Tianci was on the verge of tears, and was led into the school by the teacher with many backward glances. He wanted to go home and be with his sister.

Cui Wudi had never been to school in her previous life, and although she was only four years old, she was incredibly excited to step into school! This was in stark contrast to Xiong Tianci, who was crying with tears and snot streaming down his face. Cui Wudi quietly moved away from Xiong Tianci; she felt ashamed for him to be crying at such an old age.

After sending her two children to school, Xiong Ronghua took Xiong Bufan to buy some food. It seemed like she was raising three children, but the benefits of having Xiong Bufan with her were obvious.

Although we live in a society governed by the rule of law, there are always some people who are willing to risk their lives for money. Once their reputation for making money spreads through the village, some people will inevitably have malicious intentions and rob people on the road.

Xiong Bufan was even more excited than the robbers when he saw them. Every time he saw them, he would not only take their valuables but also beat them up. Since they started the fight, they could only swallow their losses and accept the consequences.

Now, the local thugs avoid Xiong Ronghua whenever they see him, fearing that Xiong Bufan might suddenly appear and rob them.

When Xiong Bufan got home, he went straight to bed. Television was a wonderful thing; he could watch a lot of interesting things without leaving home. Moreover, the house was warm in winter and cool in summer, and someone would even bring his meals to him.

After Xiong Bufan left, Xiong Tianci wiped away his tears, put on a cold face, and followed the teacher to the classroom. He was determined to study hard, finish his studies as soon as possible, earn money, and go home.

The teacher was surprised at how quickly Xiong Tianci changed his expression, but the fact that he didn't continue crying was already better than many other children.

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