The landlord has multiple personalities and wants everyone to pay him.

Yunduanyuan is a well-known high-end residential area in the southern part of the city, covering an area of ​​approximately 140,000 square meters. The environment is tranquil and quiet, with the core concept of "creating a cloud-like life for residents". The greening and privacy are particularly well done.

The pedestrian walkway is lined with carefully trimmed plants, and at this time of day, security guards occasionally patrol or residents pass by.

However, amidst this peaceful tranquility, three figures with unusual styles infiltrated the area.

They avoided the main road, choosing instead winding paths shaded by trees, their eyes scanning the surroundings, and they would hide when someone passed by.

That's fine, but the key issue is that one of the people's clothes and appearance were really too eye-catching, even... suspicious.

Ye Shu walked ahead, peering out to observe the situation around the bend in the path. After confirming it was safe, he turned back to An Suxue, who was clinging tightly to his arm, and Tang Xiaotao, who looked speechless behind him, and whispered a special forces hand gesture:

"Quick, there's no one ahead, let's hurry!"

After saying that, Ye Shu rushed forward with An Suxue, who was practically hanging on his arm. Even while jogging, An Suxue clung tightly to that arm.

Tang Xiaotao followed a few steps behind the two, watching their furtive expressions, and said:

"Brother, tell me honestly, your job here isn't thievery, is it? Or are you some kind of escaped prince from Nancheng Prison? Are we hiding from our creditors or the cops?"

She pointed to the gate of the residential complex not far away:

"We're out having fun, not infiltrating behind enemy lines. Can't we just walk normally?"

Ye Shu didn't turn around, focusing on vigilance, and gave a perfunctory reply:

"What do you know, you little brat? This is called strategically avoiding unnecessary social contact."

"I......"

Tang Xiaotao was taken aback by Ye Shu's words and rolled her eyes. Her gaze then fell on An Suxue, and she finally asked the question she had been wanting to ask since leaving the house:

"Sister Xiaonuan, I'm really curious, aren't you hot dressed like that?"

She pointed to An Suxue, who was holding Ye Shu's arm and looking around warily.

It's no wonder Tang Xiaotao wanted to ask; it's mainly because An Suxue's current outfit is too...unique.

She was wearing a men's windbreaker that was clearly several sizes too big, with the zipper pulled all the way up to her chin. Ye Shu had found it for her; An Suxue said it made her feel safe.

That wasn't all; he also wore the hood of his windbreaker on his head, with sunglasses covering half his face under the brim, a matching face mask under the sunglasses, and a beige scarf around his neck.

An Suxue was wrapped up completely from head to toe. From a distance, Ye Shu looked like he was walking a penguin in the neighborhood.

Tang Xiaotao could understand that some people were afraid of the cold or paid attention to sun protection, but this was too exaggerated! And wouldn't this kind of outfit attract more attention?

Upon hearing Tang Xiaotao's question, the penguin that had been clinging to Ye Shu seemed to stiffen for a moment.

Ye Shu immediately felt the tension in his arm. He stopped, glanced at Tang Xiaotao, signaling her not to ask. Then, he turned slightly, leaned closer to An Suxue, and asked:

"What's wrong? Are you feeling stuffy? Or are you feeling unwell? Would you like to pull your scarf or mask down a little? There's no one else here, just me and Xiaotao, it's okay."

An Suxue tightened her grip on Ye Shu's arm, shook her head, and spoke in a muffled voice behind her mask, sounding very nervous:

"It's not hot, and... I won't pick it."

Isn't it hot? How could it be? An Suxue's hair is almost soaked with sweat.

However, although being wrapped up like this makes it a little warm and breathing a bit difficult, it also makes me feel safer.

Ye Shu understood and patted An Suxue on the back:

"Okay, if you don't want to pick them, then don't. Let's walk slowly, there's no rush."

So Ye Shu led the penguin snow ghost forward furtively, while Tang Xiaotao followed, watching this little warm-hearted older sister, feeling that something was wrong.

However, I've decided not to ask for now. There's plenty of time, and... judging from the looks of it, there's bound to be more excitement to come if we follow them.

An autumn breeze carries the faint fragrance of osmanthus blossoms, and fallen leaves rustle underfoot on the path.

Three figures moved through the residential compound with an odd yet strangely harmonious rhythm. Behind them, a resident who happened to be passing by held up his phone, glanced at the suspicious yet somewhat warm figures, hesitated for a moment, and ultimately did not dial the property management's number.

Well, judging from how tightly the girl is hugging the boy... it's probably just some strange fun between young people, right? These days, it's pretty normal for young couples to do role-playing or something... right?

Upon arriving near the gate of Yunduan Garden, Ye Shu stopped and pointed to the entrance, discussing with An Suxue beside him:

"Xiaoxue, shall we go out and take a look? We won't go far, just wander around near the entrance, how about that?"

He didn't really have high hopes. To him, An Suxue's agreement to go out today and sneak around half the neighborhood with him was already a remarkable breakthrough. Asking her now was more of a way to give her a push, but he was already mentally prepared to turn back.

An Suxue looked in the direction he knew, and after a few seconds of silence, she actually nodded:

"Hmm...okay."

Ye Shu was somewhat surprised, but even more so, delighted:

"Okay, let's walk slowly then. If you feel unwell, just say so."

As soon as they stepped out of the gate, the security guard standing guard nearby, out of professional habit, saluted them in a flash.

This startled An Suxue quite a bit. She trembled as she clung to Ye Shu's arm, then instinctively snuggled into his embrace, tightly hugging his waist and burying her head in his chest.

Ye Shu immediately pulled her into his arms, smiled at the somewhat embarrassed security guard beside him, and comforted the person in his arms:

"It's okay, it's okay, don't be afraid..."

It is clear that An Suxue's sense of security varies in different environments.

Her bedroom is the safest place, then the living room, the neighborhood, and finally outside the neighborhood.

He glanced at Tang Xiaotao, who seemed unfazed by the situation, then slowly walked to the side of the sidewalk while holding An Suxue in his arms.

After taking only a few steps, a robust old man's voice came from the side:

"Young friend, please wait a moment."

Oh ho ho, young friend, please wait a moment? What novel is this old man from?

Ye Shu turned her head and saw a rather dignified old man sitting under an old locust tree beside the sidewalk. The old man was wearing a black cloth jacket and sunglasses. However, it was probably not because he was as socially awkward as An Suxue, because Ye Shu noticed that there was a white cane next to him for finding his way.

On the ground in front of the old man was a sheet of red paper with three large characters written on it in calligraphy: "One Divination is Spiritual". Below that were two lines of smaller characters: marriage and funeral, residential feng shui, career and wealth, seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune.

Ye Shu subconsciously hugged An Suxue tighter. He could feel that An Suxue was more nervous because this stranger had struck up a conversation with her.

"No need, I don't believe in these things."

After saying that, he tried to continue walking forward.

"Hey, young friend, don't be in such a hurry."

The old man persisted, speaking in his direction:

"How do you know if I'm accurate if you don't even try? According to my feeling, your love star is in motion, and you are destined for romance. Moreover, this romance... has already come true in your life."

Ye Shu sneered inwardly. This old man was probably faking his blindness. Seeing that he was holding one in his arms and had another following beside him, he started using the universally applicable swindle of someone destined for romance. He glanced at Tang Xiaotao, who was following behind and watching the fortune teller with great interest, and said:

"Sir, your skills aren't up to par. You calculated so accurately, yet you didn't realize that was my sister?"

"No, no."

The old man shook his head mysteriously and pointed in the direction of Ye Shu's arms:

"The one I'm referring to is the one in your arms; she is one of your destined romantic partners."

Ye Shu was now even more certain that this guy was an old liar. "Isn't that obvious? The two of them are already hugging; you don't need to tell me that."

The old man seemed to sense Ye Shu's suspicion, chuckled, and continued:

"Young friend, your peach blossoms are extraordinary. I vaguely perceive that they are not solitary blooms, but rather... the flowers bloom in pairs, even in clusters of three or five, connected by a single branch, yet each distinct. I wonder if there is any truth to what I have said?"