The sky collapsed, and in the blink of an eye, I found myself transported to Nanluoguxiang.

Li Kaixin didn't stay. She gave the two bottles of health supplements to her grandparents, gave them a few instructions on the dosage, and then rode her bike back to the city.

He had originally planned to spend the night chatting with them, but Qin Hongjuan's actions caught him completely off guard.

If a few more like this come to the village, it really won't be able to handle it.

Once he left the village and got on the main road back to the city, Li Kaixin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

When we returned to courtyard number 93, it was still early.

After parking his car, Li Kaixin left the courtyard and headed towards No. 95.

I happen to have some time today, so I asked He Yuzhu to help me get rid of those bear paws in my space.

At the entrance of courtyard number 95, Uncle Yan Bugui, who had finished work early, was standing there waiting.

When he saw Li Kaixin approaching, he immediately put on a smile and went to greet her.

"Happy kid, you've finally come to your senses? How about sharing some good stuff with our yard too?"

The news of what was distributed to courtyard number 94 that day had already spread, and he was now extremely envious.

"Uncle Yan, you've misunderstood."

Li Kaixin smiled politely, "I'm here to see Master He Yuzhu. I need his help with something."

Yan Bugui's smile froze for a moment, then returned to its expressionless state: "Looking for Sha Zhu? He's home right now, you can come in!"

"Thank you, Uncle Yan."

Li Kaixin pulled out a Daqianmen cigarette from his pocket and handed it over, "Here, have one to relax."

Yan Bugui quickly took the cigarette and smiled again: "You're welcome, you're welcome. Happy kid, go ahead and do what you need to do."

He tucked the cigarette behind his ear and happily returned to his original spot.

Li Kaixin was speechless. This third uncle was just like the characters in the TV dramas he watched in his previous life. He would do anything for whoever offered him benefits, and he was a master of changing his tune.

Upon arriving at the Intermediate People's Court, they indeed found He Yuzhu's gate wide open.

Li Kaixin peeked inside and saw He Yuzhu squatting in front of the stove, sharpening a kitchen knife.

"Brother Zhu, busy?" Li Kaixin called out from the doorway.

"Oh, it's Kaixin, my brother. Come in and have a seat."

He Yuzhu looked up and saw it was him, so he immediately stood up to greet him, "You're a big shot now, what brings you here today?"

"What big shot? Brother Zhu, are you making fun of me?"

Li Kaixin walked into the house with a smile, "I came here today to ask you for a favor."

"What's up?"

He Yuzhu scratched his head. "I'm just a cook. I might not be able to help with anything else."

"I just want you to cook a few dishes for me."

Li Kaixin didn't beat around the bush and lowered his voice, saying, "I got a few bear paws. I ate yours at the steel mill last time, and I've been craving them ever since."

"Bear paw?"

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu's eyes lit up. "Happy Brother, where are they? How many are there?"

As he spoke, he glanced behind Li Kaixin.

"Brother Zhu, there are six in total, they're all at my house!" Li Kaixin replied with a smile. "How much will it cost to process them all?"

"Happy brother, don't mention money, I'll do it for you for free."

He Yuzhu rubbed his hands together and chuckled, "But, but, could you spare me one, oh no, half of one? I'll pay for it, how about that?"

He really wanted to get along well with Li Kaixin, but as a chef, he couldn't resist the urge to try the bear's paw.

"What's the big deal? I'll just give you one as payment for handling it," Li Kaixin said readily.

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu hesitated, "How can that be? Maybe I should just pay..."

"Stop being so wishy-washy. Come on, come with me." Li Kaixin interrupted him with a smile, then turned and walked out.

He Yuzhu was stunned for a moment, then quickly followed.

The two walked side by side out of the courtyard gate.

Yan Bugui immediately straightened up from the door frame: "Shazhu, what are you doing following Kaixin the kid?"

"Uncle, if you're going to be a doorman, just do your job properly. Don't meddle so much."

He Yuzhu didn't stop walking, and without turning his head, he retorted.

Yan Bugui was speechless for a moment. He opened his mouth as if to ask another question, but the person had already walked away.

Li Kaixin led He Yuzhu into courtyard number 93 and they arrived at the entrance of the main house in the backyard.

"Brother Kaixin, this courtyard is much quieter than ours," He Yuzhu said, looking around at the surrounding houses with envy in his voice.

"It's nothing special."

Li Kaixin smiled, pushed open the door to the main room, and said, "Brother Zhu, please sit down first. I'll go get the things."

He Yuzhu responded and sat down in the chair, but his gaze unconsciously drifted towards the kitchen where Li Kaixin had gone.

Li Kaixin went into the kitchen, took out the six bear paws that had been stored away for a long time from the secret space, wrapped them in a cloth, and brought them out.

"Whoa!"

Upon seeing the bundle, He Yuzhu excitedly stood up. "Brother Kaixin, you really have six?"

"Absolutely!"

Li Kaixin smiled and put the bundle on the table. "Brother Zhu, take a look at its quality."

Upon seeing this, He Yuzhu took a few steps to the table, carefully untied the bundle, and revealed the bear paw inside.

He picked one up and examined it for a long time, finally exclaiming in admiration, "Goodness, this bear paw is so fresh, it looks like it was slaughtered just a few days ago."

However, he didn't ask where the thing came from. People in their line of work know certain rules.

"Brother Zhu, the rest is up to you." Li Kaixin smiled and pushed the bundle toward him.

"Alright! Happy brother, just you wait and see!"

He Yuzhu retied the bundle, clapped his hands, and said, "I'll bring it to you on the eighth day."

Li Kaixin frowned slightly: "The eighth day? Brother Zhu, why is it taking so long?"

"Hey, making this thing takes a lot of time!"

He Yuzhu counted on his fingers, "First, it needs to be soaked for seven days to remove the fishy smell, then the feathers are removed, it's blanched... all these steps will take at least seven or eight days."

He then noticed Li Kaixin's expression and cautiously asked, "What's wrong, little brother? Are you in a hurry?"

"No rush, no rush!"

Li Kaixin waved his hand, "It's me, an outsider, who doesn't understand these rules. Brother Zhu, take your time, as long as it tastes good."

"Then you can rest assured!"

He Yuzhu patted his chest and said, "I'm not bragging, but with my skills, I guarantee you'll want more after you finish eating."

"Okay, then I'll wait for Brother Zhu's good news," Li Kaixin replied with a smile.

He Yuzhu nodded, hoisted the bundle onto his shoulder, said goodbye, and turned to leave.

......

The next morning arrived in the blink of an eye, and a large military green truck slowly drove into the alley outside the courtyard.

A short while later, the car stopped at the entrance of No. 94 courtyard.