Courtyard House: I'm surrounded by celestial beauties on either side.

The police officer in charge of Qin Huairu's case explained: "Thanks to your reminder, we went in under the pretext of checking household registration, found the two people acting suspiciously, and finally found Qin Huairu tied up in the house."

Although they tried to deny it, the evidence was conclusive, and they were sentenced to **.

Fang Chengxuan pressed further: "No one came to investigate? No accomplices in that courtyard?"

"**" They were all scared off.

"This case isn't about human trafficking. It's just that those two men saw that Qin Huairu was quite attractive and had heard about her reputation in the courtyard, so they had bad intentions." The police officer suddenly remembered, "Oh, right, there was also a woman named Cao Gaoyi who went into the wrong courtyard that day, but she was ruled out after investigation."

Fang Chengxuan said thoughtfully, "Luckily, my friend was quick-witted, otherwise who knows how much trouble would have happened."

"Yes, the higher-ups have ordered a strict punishment." The police officer lowered his voice: "You've done a good job this time, so the station has decided to reward you and your friend with fifty yuan each, plus an enamel basin. Since you're here, just take it with you."

Fang Chengxuan couldn't refuse, so he had no choice but to accept it.

As I was leaving, I overheard the police officers discussing, "That Fang Chengxuan kid, we could tell he was good material from the last time he caught human traffickers."

The police station chief entered and chimed in, "Of course! Someone the Rong family's daughter would take a liking to must be quite capable, right? I heard he also made a great contribution to the Jiangxin Island case in Tongjia Province."

"Chief, are you looking to recruit someone to our law enforcement office?"

Someone immediately asked.

The head of the law enforcement office nodded and said, "I have that idea."

You don't know, this kid spotted human traffickers on the train before and helped the local law enforcement take down a criminal gang.

"We're in dire need of someone as quick-witted, capable, bold, and meticulous as him!" the head of the law enforcement office said, adding, "However, while this kid is very capable, it's not appropriate to transfer him directly to the law enforcement office. We need to think of a way."

"This kid is definitely capable of solving major cases!"

The head of the law enforcement agency was secretly making plans.

The two law enforcement officers who knew Fang Chengxuan exchanged a glance, both showing surprise.

One of them said, "I never expected that Fang Chengxuan could catch the director's eye."

"Who can blame him for being so clever? You've seen the constant fighting in the courtyard house, yet he's never suffered a loss. That's real skill."

"But I doubt it. He's the deputy director of the steel rolling mill now."

"Perhaps the bureau chief was just saying it casually."

The two chatted for a few minutes and then dropped the matter.

Fang Chengxuan, who was riding his bicycle back to the Rong family at this time, was unaware of this incident.

As soon as I entered, I saw Guan Chi: "What brings you here? Did something happen to Lin Feng?"

Guan Chi quickly shook his head: "No, it was Brother Lin who asked me to inquire about Qin Huairu's son being raped. I'm here to report the situation."

"What's going on?"

Fang Chengxuan put down the enamel mug and asked.

"Didn't Qin Huairu say that Bang Geng was **? Everyone grabbed their weapons and rushed out."

"result..."

"Banggeng wasn't even behind the steel mill. We waited for ages and didn't see him. Then we sent someone to the school to check, and guess what?"

Guan Chi kept everyone in suspense.

Fang Chengxuan rubbed his temples: "Stop with the nonsense, just get to the point."

Guan Chi chuckled: "I knew I couldn't hide it from Brother Fang."

Banggeng has always been at school; he's never left.

"The people in the courtyard were all furious because Qin Huairu tricked them and they realized that it had delayed Lin Feng's wedding."

Guan Chi vividly imitated the scene, making the Rong family laugh heartily.

Fang Chengxuan peeled an orange for Rong Xinrui, who was standing next to him.

"And then?"

"Later, Qin Huairu cried pitifully, and everyone felt that she was just confused because she was concerned, so they let it go."

"However, I found out that the female worker who delivered the message worked at the Xichang Road Soda Factory."

Guan Chi's expression turned serious.

"I heard her brother was sentenced to ** for **, and [I heard Guo Xiangyang got information from his parents and older brother that he seems to have his eye on Xinrui.]"

Fang Chengxuan took a sip of tea, wiped his hands with a towel, and slowly peeled the pith off the orange, speaking calmly.

Grandpa Rong's face darkened: "Another one trying to take advantage of the Rong family."

"There's nothing we can do. Grandpa and Dad are just too outstanding. The Rong family has always been as stable as Mount Tai. Plus, Dad and my eldest brother had that accident..."

"There are always people who can't resist the urge to test the waters."

Fang Chengxuan spoke calmly.

He had anticipated that Rong Xinrui's identity would cause trouble, but he was not someone to be trifled with.

Grandpa Rong frowned deeply: "What are they trying to do?"

Grandma Rong asked worriedly, "They've got their eyes on Xinrui? What are they planning to do to Xinrui?"

Seeing their misunderstanding, Fang Chengxuan quickly explained, "It's not that I would harm Xinrui, but didn't the Cao family's son just lose his wife?"

"If the Cao family really has their eye on Xinrui, they probably want her to marry into their family."

"What?"

The Rong family members exclaimed in unison, their faces changing drastically.

"Are they crazy? Xinrui is already married! Do they really want to break you up?"

Grandpa Rong questioned angrily, and although the latter half of his sentence was said in anger, it also revealed some speculation.

Fang Chengxuan glanced at him silently.

Grandpa Rong's eyes widened: "They really dare to think that?"

"uncertain."

Fang Chengxuan spoke casually, as if chatting.

"But the character of the Cao family should not be overestimated."

Breaking up a marriage is nothing to them; it's neither illegal nor leaves any evidence. Who would know it was them who did it?

Rong Xinrui's eyes flickered slightly as she asked suspiciously, "So, when Shu Qianxue brought Qin Huairu that night, she was already trying to sow discord and sabotage us?"

Fang Chengxuan pushed the peeled orange in front of Rong Xinrui: "This is just speculation at the moment, there is no evidence."

"That night I exposed that Shu Qianxue was pregnant with Cao Guohao's child, and it's possible that Cao Gaoyi approached Qin Huairu because of this."

He reassured her.

"I asked Guan Chi about what happened that night. Qin Huairu's escape may not have been genuine; there might be other hidden reasons behind it."

"So I'm telling you in advance to avoid being taken advantage of."

"You're pregnant now, and I'm worried about you."

Fang Chengxuan held her hand, his gaze tender.

"Hmph, they dare to lay a finger on me, I'll never let them get away with it!"

A cold glint flashed in Rong Xinrui's eyes as she began to make her plans.

Fang Chengxuan didn't say anything more.

Grandpa Rong and Grandma Rong exchanged a glance, told the two of them to rest well, and then got up and went back to their room.

The elderly couple had a perfect understanding. Grandma Rong squeezed Grandpa Rong's hand and said, "Whatever you want to do, I will support you."

The same goes for family members.

Grandpa Rong nodded, having already made up his mind.

After dinner, Grandpa Rong called Fang Chengxuan over: "Chengxuan, come to the study."

Fang Chengxuan responded and followed.

In the study, Grandpa Rong took a deep breath: "Chengxuan, this isn't the first time someone has set their sights on the Rong family's possessions."

Do you think... I should donate them to the country?

Fang Chengxuan was slightly surprised, but then he thought about it and realized that this was indeed Grandpa Rong's style.

Grandpa Rong continued, "I discussed it with your Grandpa Zhong, and he also agreed to donate it."

"It's just that I'm getting older and not as decisive as I used to be. I'd like to hear your opinion."

You are now a member of the family too.

Fang Chengxuan pondered for a moment and asked, "What did Dad and my eldest brother say?"

"Before they left, they mentioned that the Rong family's belongings would be targeted sooner or later, and if things got bad, they should donate them."

Grandpa Rong admitted.

Those ancestral items carry the history of the Rong family, and are not just a matter of value.

But they were too heavy, and Grandpa Rong couldn't help but sigh.

Fang Chengxuan noticed his reluctance and said softly, "If you don't want to donate, then don't."

Besides, now isn't a good time to donate; let's wait a bit longer.

Grandpa Rong hesitated: "But..."

Don't overthink it.

Even when I had nothing in the courtyard house, there were still people who wanted to take advantage of me and trip me up.

Now that conditions are better, there are naturally more problems.

Fang Chengxuan comforted him.

He understood Grandpa Rong's change in mindset.

The Rong family used to be a prominent family, and no one dared to offend them; now the situation is different, and all sorts of strange and wicked people have emerged.

Grandpa Rong felt sorry for his grandson-in-law, who had endured so much, and he felt terrible.

Fang Chengxuan said gently, "We're family, so please don't take it to heart."

Grandpa Rong patted him on the shoulder: "You're a good boy."

Stepping out of the study, Fang Chengxuan paused to ponder.

Perhaps he should change his identity; otherwise, everyone will think he and the Rong family are easy to bully.

"What are you spacing out for?"

Rong Xinrui poked his waist.

Fang Chengxuan snapped out of his reverie and grabbed her hand: "I'm thinking... should I join the military or go into politics?"

"Um?"

Rong Xinrui raised an eyebrow.

Fang Chengxuan put his arm around her and led her back to the room, whispering, "The Rong family has a deep foundation. As long as the family is willing to support you, you can rise to prominence no matter which path you choose."

"But you don't like it that way. You're always lazy and think that having money is enough."

Rong Xinrui knows Fang Chengxuan too well.

He's someone who's content with the status quo.

Although he can learn many skills, he never wants to show off or climb the ladder; he just wants to live a simple, carefree, and stress-free life.

"I never had this thought before, but now that Dad and my eldest brother are gone, there are always people who want to bully the Rong family."

"I'm not afraid of these things."

"But it's still annoying."

Fang Chengxuan said casually.

"In the end, I come from the countryside and am just the manager of a steel rolling mill. I'm nothing special in this industry, which is why some people have ulterior motives."

"If I could get into this circle and demonstrate my abilities and methods, those people would naturally not dare to make any rash moves."

Fang Chengxuan's eyes flickered slightly, a sharp glint flashing in them.

"But you don't like it."

Rong Xinrui looked at him.

"But I am a man, and a man should support his family and protect his elderly parents, wife, and children from the wind and rain."

talking.

Fang Chengxuan reached out and gently touched Rong Xinrui's belly.

"I am now the father of my child and the head of the family. I love this family, so I am not as resistant to some things as I used to be."

His mindset has already changed.

He looked at the person beside him and smiled gently: "I know what I'm doing, don't overthink it. Do you think I would wrong myself?"

"No, you've always lived a comfortable life."

Rong Xinrui smiled brightly, her lips curving upwards.

Fang Chengxuan nodded: "Don't worry, I just suddenly had this thought. I can't bear to leave you."

If you join the army, you'll have to be away from home for most of the year.

At his age, he might be able to get in with the Rong family's connections, but once he joins the army, he won't have that much freedom.

Guo Xiangyang just came back briefly to hear some gossip, rested for two days, and then left again.

Fang Chengxuan thought about it and decided to go to Pingxifu Road tomorrow to visit the He and Shen families and establish some relationships.

He was already thinking it over in his mind and had an idea.

Didn't the Cao family think he was just a country boy who only became the steel mill manager because of the Rong family?

Then he'll make an example of Cao family, showing them what he's capable of!

the next day.

After finishing his work, Fang Chengxuan went directly to find He Xueyi.

Upon seeing him, He Xueyi looked up with a smile: "Oh, you who never likes to go out, what brings you here today?"

After spending a lot of time together.

He Xueyi also figured out Fang Chengxuan's personality—he was capable, but didn't like to compete. As long as no one provoked him, he would live his life quietly.

"I came to talk to you."

"What is the He family's attitude towards you now?"

Fang Chengxuan sat down, and the factory manager's assistant served him tea. The two then chatted casually.

He Xueyi raised an eyebrow: "Haven't you always been uninterested in these things?"

"I think maintaining some relationship is not bad now."

Fang Chengxuan said calmly.

He Xueyi immediately understood: "The Cao family has made a move against you and the Rong family?"

Fang Chengxuan laughed: "Everyone knows about the Cao family's actions?"

Seeing his calm demeanor, He Xueyi knew that he was well aware of the situation. Considering his ability to expose the fake Rong Yushu and rescue the real Rong Yushu, He Xueyi wasn't too worried.

"The Cao family has always been unsavory. If Cao Guohao weren't truly capable and had his wife completely under his control, who wouldn't be wary of them, given their greedy behavior?"

"Besides, anyone with eyes can see that the Cao family's daughter-in-law died suspiciously, but unfortunately the Cao family was ruthless and left no evidence."

He Xueyi spoke, his eyes slightly darkening.

"The Cao family is so arrogant, isn't anyone keeping an eye on them?"

Fang Chengxuan asked.

He Xueyi glanced at him and said in a low voice, "You don't know, Cao Guohao is a master actor, and all his old subordinates who weren't capable were demoted..."