Rebooting 60, let's go on a rampage with the orange cat!

Duan Xiukun fell into deep thought. He secretly pondered that this brother-in-law was no ordinary person, and it was truly difficult to predict how his future would unfold.

Perhaps he will soar to great heights and become a dragon among men; or perhaps he will just be an ordinary little snake, living a mundane life; but even in the worst case, becoming an insignificant worm, he will surely be a troublesome and difficult pest to deal with!

Thinking of this, Duan Xiukun felt a wave of helplessness wash over him. He knew he couldn't refuse his brother-in-law's request; after all, the relationship between relatives was undeniable. Although somewhat reluctant, he reluctantly nodded, indicating his willingness to help inquire about the relevant information.

At the same time, he promised his brother-in-law, "I will inform you immediately if I have any useful information, so please don't worry." After saying this, Duan Xiukun sighed softly and turned to go back to his room.

He needs to think carefully about how to leverage his network of connections. As Zhong Hanzhe said, it's not impossible to make his age appear older or younger, and it's also possible to get the house if he can get the money legitimately.

But this Zhong Hanzhe is precocious and doesn't follow the usual path. I hope he won't be a troublemaker and drag me down. My wife feels sorry for this younger brother and always asks me to take care of this brother-in-law. So I'll reluctantly help him out.

After leaving his sister's house, Chung Han-che was full of confidence and began making plans. He figured housing prices weren't high now, so he planned to buy a suitable place as a temporary measure, and ideally, change his ID card to show he was 18 years old so he could live independently.

He didn't want to stay in that house for even a second longer. His younger brothers hadn't yet discovered his partnership in the coal cinder business; otherwise, they would have thrown a huge tantrum if he hadn't taken them along. Although they were still wary of him, Zhong Hanzhe really didn't want to waste his energy on pretense with them.

At that moment, Zhong Hanzhe was looking down, his brows slightly furrowed, seemingly lost in thought. Just then, without warning, two people suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking his path.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Gu Jingxing and Liu Hui. Gu Jingxing had tightly twisted Liu Hui's arm behind his back, while Liu Hui looked extremely disheveled, standing there bent over with a pained expression on his face.

The moment Liu Hui's gaze met Zhong Hanzhe's, as if to show that he hadn't betrayed Zhong Hanzhe, he hurriedly shouted, "This has nothing to do with Brother Zhong! If you have the guts, come at me! Don't involve others!" His voice carried a hint of fear and determination.

At the same time, a slight noise came from behind. Xiao Yi and Wang Xian, each riding a bicycle, slowly approached. Their movements seemed leisurely, but their eyes revealed a strong killing intent, as if a fierce conflict could break out at any moment.

Zhong Hanzhe calmly said, "You should let him go. This really has nothing to do with him. So much time has passed, and I didn't expect you to still come looking for me. It shows you're not stupid."

Gu Jingxing snorted and actually let go of Liu Hui, shoving him forward. He said, "Finally dare to admit it. I thought you were going to hide in the back like a coward. How do you plan to give me an explanation?"

"There's nothing to explain, humph, I just simply don't like the look of you," Zhong Hanzhe said with his arms crossed and a disdainful expression. His cold gaze stared straight at the other person, as if it could pierce through their soul.

"I advise you not to even think about making a move against Shi Huai'an!" Gu Jingxing frowned, his tone serious and carrying a hint of warning. He clenched his fists tightly, as if ready to strike at any moment.

"Haha, wasn't that what I asked Liu Hui to pass on to you? I warned you long ago not to mess with Shi Huai'an, to stay away from her!" Zhong Hanzhe's lips curled into a cold smile, then he mocked, "What, you three really think you can do anything to me? Even if you cause trouble at school, I might not be afraid. Tell me, what exactly do you want now?" He straightened his body, meeting the three men's angry gazes without fear.

"Shi Huai'an is my sister! I solemnly warn you, you are absolutely not allowed to harm her in the slightest!" Gu Jingxing's eyes widened in anger, his face flushed red, and veins bulged on his forehead, as if his anger was about to burst forth.

"The thing I hate most in my life is being threatened or warned by others. You think you have three people? If you've got the guts, let's have a one-on-one fight and see who's stronger!" Hearing this, Zhong Hanzhe's lips curled up slightly, revealing a contemptuous smile. He said disdainfully, "Hmph, the so-called brothers and sisters without blood ties in this world are just an excuse to cover things up. If I go to the school now and report you for having a relationship, do you think the school will react? You'll probably be in big trouble then!" When he said this, Zhong Hanzhe's arrogant and domineering appearance made people grit their teeth in hatred.

Xiao Yi whistled and slowly clapped his hands, saying, "Wonderful, truly wonderful! But you're nobody to Shi Huai'an, so why are you meddling? Are you just jealous of his brother and sister? I heard Shi Huai'an never pays attention to you at school. So, what's your motive? Could you tell us? We're all ears."

Zhong Hanzhe's nails dug deeply into his palms. Yes, he had no legitimate reason to act. In his previous life, he could at least be considered Shi Huai'an's husband; she was a married woman, and he could control her. But now? In this life, everything had to start all over again. Why wasn't he reborn after marrying Huai'an so he could take good care of her?

But now he has no legal or legitimate status, while Shi Huai'an is completely free! He desperately suppressed his anger and asked through gritted teeth, word by word, "Did Shi Huai'an send you here? You say she's your sister, then call her out for a confrontation and see if she's willing to admit she's the sister you're talking about. As for me, since you think she's your sister or just a neighbor, it's only natural that you want to protect her. She's my classmate, and she's young. I'm afraid she'll be deceived, so I also want to protect her. Is that not allowed? We're really on the same side!"

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Jingxing could no longer contain his impulse. He turned around abruptly and shouted to Xiao Yi and Wang Xian behind him, "Neither of you are allowed to interfere. I'll settle this fight with him by myself!" Then, with a loud shout, he swung his fist like a tiger descending a mountain and smashed it hard at Zhong Hanzhe.

In a flash, Zhong Hanzhe nimbly dodged to the side, then without hesitation raised his powerful leg, kicking towards Gu Jingxing's waist with lightning speed. The kick was incredibly strong; if it landed, Gu Jingxing would likely be unable to withstand it. However, Gu Jingxing was no ordinary person. With lightning reflexes, he rolled to the ground, skillfully avoiding the fatal blow. At the same time, he extended his right hand, precisely catching Zhong Hanzhe's kicking foot, and pulled it downwards with force.

Due to the suddenness of the attack and the force of inertia, Zhong Hanzhe lost his balance and fell straight down. However, both of them were seasoned veterans with extensive experience, and their reaction to this unexpected situation was extremely swift. Almost the instant Zhong Hanzhe fell, he braced himself with his hands on the ground, did a somersault, and stood up, lunging at Gu Jingxing again. Gu Jingxing was not to be outdone, and he rose to meet him, and the two instantly began to wrestle again.

The scene was incredibly intense, the two exchanging blows, neither giving an inch. Fists flew, legs clashed, every move brimming with power and skill. Their movements were lightning-fast, dazzling and breathtaking. The surrounding air seemed to thicken with tension, a palpable sense of unease filling the air.

Several stray cats on the rooftops by the roadside watched intently, their green, glass-like eyes gleaming eerily in the darkness.

Gu Jingxing was a year older than Zhong Hanzhe and was taller and stronger, so he gradually gained the upper hand. Liu Hui watched from the side, anxiously pacing back and forth, but Xiao Yi and Wang Xian were also watching him intently, so he didn't dare to step forward on his own, especially since it was Zhong Hanzhe who wanted to fight him one-on-one.

Just then, several elderly men and women approached, rhythmically striking clappers and shouting, "Watch out for fire!" When their gaze fell upon the two people locked in a fierce struggle in the distance, they were immediately horrified and yelled, "Hey! What are you doing? Stop it right now! If you don't stop fighting, I'm calling the police..."

Hearing the shouts, Gu Jingxing forcefully pressed Zhong Hanzhe down and struggled to his feet. He raised his hand, pointed his index finger directly at Zhong Hanzhe, and roared, "Hmph, you better behave yourself! This matter is over, but remember, don't think I don't know what you and Liu Hui are up to behind the scenes. If I really want to cause you trouble, you won't get this money so easily. I'm warning you, don't try to play tricks on me. Shi Huai'an is not someone you can covet!"

Zhong Hanzhe, his face filled with anger and resentment, struggled to his feet. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes blazing with hatred as he glared at Gu Jingxing and said, "Fine, you've got guts! But if you dare to sabotage me behind my back, I won't let it go. From now on, we'll keep to ourselves and neither of us will mess with the other. Let me tell you, Shi Huai'an isn't someone you can mess with. As her classmate, I won't let her fall for your tricks."

Gu Jingxing nimbly mounted the slightly old but well-maintained bicycle, his eyes fixed on the person before him with a firm yet slightly helpless gaze. He said in a deep voice, "Don't you think it's childish? We're both still students, don't think so badly of me. But I have to make this clear to you: I will absolutely not allow you to do anything to Shi Huai'an! That's my bottom line, no discussion!" As soon as he finished speaking, he pushed off the pedal with all his might, and the bicycle sped away like an arrow. The other two followed closely behind, the wheels rolling and kicking up a cloud of dust.

Watching Gu Jingxing and his two companions walk further and further away until they disappeared at the end of the road, Zhong Hanzhe stood frozen in place, motionless for a long time. Liu Hui, standing beside him, looked anxious and aggrieved, and quickly stepped forward, saying, "Brother Zhong, I swear to God, I really didn't tell on you! I'm completely clueless myself, I have no idea how they found me. You have to believe me! No, I can't swallow this, tomorrow I'll find someone to teach them a lesson and get revenge!"

Zhong Hanzhe slowly came to his senses, gently patted Liu Hui's shoulder, and said calmly, "Let it go. In the end, it's my fault for being too impulsive. From now on, we'll go our separate ways and not provoke each other. We have more important things to do, and there's no need to get entangled in such trivial matters. As the saying goes, 'A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years,' we can settle this score properly when the time is right." After saying that, he took a deep look in the direction where Gu Jingxing and the others had left, turned around and walked away, and Liu Hui quickly chased after him.

Zhong Hanzhe frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said, "Judging from the tone of that kid's voice, he seems to have been secretly following us for a while. As for how much he knows about what we've been doing, it's hard to say right now. However, in any case, we still need to be extra cautious. Perhaps we should stop for a while and observe the situation. If nothing unusual happens, we can consider reducing the amount transported each time and making more trips. That way, even if we are discovered and questioned, we must not admit it easily; we should just insist that it was just out-of-school children helping each other."

After listening to Zhong Hanzhe's analysis, Liu Hui nodded in agreement, secretly thinking that he would indeed need to be more vigilant about any suspicious individuals around him in the future. He patted his chest forcefully and assured him confidently, "Brother Zhong, don't worry! We'll suspend our operation this week. I'll thoroughly investigate everyone's background and movements, and then report back to you. If he really tries to ruin our plans, I won't let him off without your permission."

The two men were discussing something in hushed tones the whole way, their steps unhurried, but their expressions were very focused and serious. The surrounding streets gradually quieted down, broken only by the occasional bark of a dog.

The two reached a fork in the road, and as they turned to leave, night deepened. The inky black sky, like a vast curtain, enveloped the entire world, obscuring any secrets hidden behind it. The moon had quietly slipped behind the clouds, leaving only a few sparse stars twinkling faintly, offering a negligible glimmer of light to the darkness—as unfathomable as the human heart.