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Seeing the man in the black trench coat, almost completely drained, shakily get out of the taxi and walk towards a small alley not far away, Ye Bai felt a mix of amusement and exasperation.

He increasingly realized that he had a connection with the Eighth District.

It wasn't just a fleeting connection; it was something unfathomable!

At the beginning, apart from Shen Lu's father and sister being in District 8, Ye Bai had no connection with this place.

But as time went on, the capture of Lu Sita, the treatment of Jiang Kou'er, the search for treasure in the Buddhist supplies shop, and even the stakeout in Yan Yangshuo all happened in this place.

Now, even the fact that Chen Jingmei, the second wife of the Qin family, may have cultivated forbidden Xuanmen techniques seems to be related to this place!

If this is a coincidence, it is truly amazing.

After the initial shock, Ye Bai felt a little puzzled.

Last time, he and Shen Lu clearly saw that pretty boy drive into the upscale "Wanting Haoyuan" residential area. Could it be that the houses there weren't actually sold to pretty boys?

So when the young gigolo became an old gigolo, he was kicked out and had no choice but to come to the Eighth District to make a living.

Well, that's not impossible.

Aging and fading beauty are not just a problem for women.

Otherwise, why do those rich women prefer strong, young, handsome men instead of pot-bellied middle-aged men?

Moreover, describing this guy in the black trench coat as a pale-faced old man would be an understatement.

Although he looks only in his forties or fifties, his physique is that of an old man in his twilight years.

I can barely walk fast without needing to lean against the wall and panting for ages, let alone do anything else.

"Young master, young master, I'm not late, am I..."

Just as Ye Bai was about to follow the man in the black trench coat into the alley, a little foodie rushed up to his side.

It was Shen Lu, holding a plastic cup in one hand.

One cup is milk tea, and the other is... (crossed out), the other cup is juice.

The little girl still remembered her son-in-law's preferences, so the milk tea was for her, and the juice was for Ye Bai.

I ate so much food at the food street, especially the lamb skewers, but they were still a bit salty.

The chestnuts and sweet potatoes were a bit dry, while the candied hawthorns were sweet, which made her think that her son-in-law must be thirsty, rather than her wanting milk tea.

"not late."

Ye Bai smiled and nodded, taking the juice; he was indeed a little thirsty.

It has to be said that although the little girl is a bit slow-witted, she is still quite qualified to be a little follower.

Not only does it know how to feel cold and heat, but its driving skills are also quite remarkable.

Ye Bai only sent her the taxi's license plate number after getting in the car, and Shen Lu was able to catch up so quickly; that's quite an impressive skill.

Afterwards, Ye Bai and Shen Lu, one drinking juice and the other drinking milk tea, leisurely followed the man in the black trench coat into the alley.

During this time, Qin Wanqing even made a phone call to ask him where he had gone off to have fun and why he hadn't returned to the company yet.

Ye Bai didn't mention Chen Jingmei's matter, but simply told her that he had come to the Eighth District on business and that Qin Wanqing should go back to the Qin Family Manor by herself, and that they didn't need to wait for them for dinner.

I've eaten plenty at the food street anyway, so I'm not hungry at all now.

After ending the call, Ye Bai carefully instructed Shen Lu not to tell Qin Wanqing that the Second Madam might be a 'flower-picking demoness' yet, but to find out the truth first.

Seeing the little girl solemnly raise four fingers, promising not to tell anyone, Ye Bai felt a little relieved.

Although Shen Lu likes to complain, those are all minor, harmless things.

He is quite discerning when it comes to important matters.

Soon, more than ten minutes passed.

Ye Bai and Shen Lu were almost asleep when the man in the black trench coat walked into a small courtyard.

There was no other way; this former pretty boy, although not completely drained of his life force, was nearing the limit of his physical depletion.

Taking a few steps and then resting is fine, but after shakily pulling out the key, he couldn't find the keyhole for a long time.

Finally, after much difficulty, I found it, but I couldn't get it in for a long time.

The more enthusiastic they were back then, the more tragic their situation is now.

Ye Bai and Shen Lu did not immediately follow them inside. Instead, they took out their phones and called Qin Zhong over.

During this time, Qin Zhong continued to secretly stake out Yan Yangshuo in the Eighth District with a group of Qin family bodyguards.

Also, protect the two young girls, Shen Zhu and Jiang Kou'er.

Since we're already here, Ye Bai might as well find out what's going on.

"Don't worry, son-in-law, Shen Zhu and Jiang Kou'er are fine. The brothers are keeping a close eye on them 24/7."

"But there's still no news from the Buddhist supplies shop; it remains closed..."

Qin Zhong doesn't look fierce; he has a somewhat honest and simple appearance. He's only thirty years old this year, which is the age when he's at the peak of his abilities.

He wasn't particularly robust, but he was very well-proportioned, walked with a powerful stride, and stood as upright as a pine tree.

Ye Bai had heard Shen Lu say that Qin Zhong was sent to join the army by the Qin family when he was a teenager, and he had only just returned from military service two years ago.

Not only is he highly skilled in combat, but he is also extremely proficient with firearms, making him one of the most capable bodyguards in the Qin family.

Another person who could rival Qin Zhong was Qin Na, who secretly protected Qin Wanqing.

The two were evenly matched, and Shen Lu was unsure who was stronger.

Anyway, they're all better than her.

Although this young girl is officially part of the Qin family's security department, no one actually treats her as a bodyguard.

Even if she wasn't treated as a young lady of the Qin family, she was at least a lovable little mascot.

Shen Lu's reason for practicing martial arts so diligently is not only because she is a martial arts fanatic, but also because she wants to prove herself.

The young girl was very clear about her own position; she didn't want to be a young lady of the Qin family, much less a mascot.

She needs to become more and more capable so that she can protect the young lady and her son-in-law.

"Alright, brothers, you've all worked hard. I'll treat you all to a late-night snack tonight."

Ye Bai smiled and nodded.

"Then I'll thank the son-in-law on behalf of my brothers!"

A look of joy appeared on Qin Zhong's face, and he quickly clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

As bodyguards for the Qin family, their salaries are incredibly high, with even the lowest earners earning salaries comparable to white-collar workers in large companies.

People like Qin Zhong and Qin Na are far superior and naturally wouldn't get excited about a late-night snack.

But if the person hosting the dinner is the son-in-law, then it's a different story.

Regardless of what impressions outsiders have of Ye Bai, to them, a son-in-law is a son-in-law.

Now that the young lady and her husband are married, they are also the ones to whom they serve.

Moreover, on the very day they were brought into the open in front of their son-in-law, the young lady told them that from then on, they would obey his orders in everything.

This means that the Qin family's security department has now been divided into two departments, and all of these people have been assigned to the son-in-law.

In a sense, the son-in-law is their new boss.

After leaving Qin Zhong to guard outside, Ye Bai and Shen Lu didn't waste any more time and quickly entered the small courtyard.