If you had to choose an identity to go undercover, you'd choose a gynecologist.

The thugs immediately swarmed forward, their short sticks whistling through the air.

Chen Qing's pupils contracted sharply. In his desperation, he didn't care about anything else and shouted upstairs, "Liang Zhongchun! Come down and see who I am!"

The shout was urgent and loud, instantly silencing the courtyard.

The thugs froze in mid-air, turning to look upstairs.

The door was pushed open again, and Liang Zhongchun, wearing a bathrobe and leaning on a cane, slowly walked down.

When his gaze fell on Chen Qing's face, he was first stunned, then as if pricked by a needle, his eyes widened suddenly, and all sleepiness vanished from his face. He quickly strode downstairs with his cane, his face full of enthusiastic smiles, and rushed over to hug Chen Qing's hand.

"Oh my! Who do we have here? Isn't this my brother Chen Qing? You're my half-brother!"

The madam and everyone in the building were dumbfounded. How could half-brothers be married?

With a fawning expression, Liang Zhongchun helped Chen Qing sit down in the armchair, then turned to the madam and scolded, "Hurry up and serve my brother some tea."

The madam was startled and quickly ordered someone to bring tea.

Chen Qing laughed and said, "Brother Liang, it's all thanks to you being here, otherwise I really would have been bitten by this mad dog today."

The madam's face turned pale and then red, and she dared not speak.

Liang Zhongchun wasn't stupid. Not to mention that Zhou Fuhai stood up for him at No. 76 that day, his younger brother Liang Zhongqiu also went to the meeting that day. When he got home, he told Zhou Fuhai about suspending the meeting to go home and entertain Chen Qing, and even asked if he could find a way to get in touch with Chen Qing.

Who can blame them for having powerful backing? With Zhou Fuhai supporting them, they can basically do whatever they want in Shanghai, not just the Changsan Hall.

Liang Zhongchun hurriedly said, "If she dares to bite anyone, I'll break all her dog teeth out. Brother Chen, what brings you here today? I'll take care of it for you."

Chen Qing pointed at Xing'er: "She is my god-sister. She got sick and was kicked out by the madam. Her luggage and money were confiscated, and she was penniless. However, I have cured her illness, and I have come here today to get my luggage and savings back."

"So it's you... my dear sister, my apologies." Liang Zhongchun smiled, then turned to the madam with a fierce expression, "Hurry up and bring over Miss Xing'er's things. If you're short even a penny, I'll skin you alive."

Chen Qing thought to himself that Liang Zhongchun was a dog, his mood changed so quickly.

The madam trembled with fear and hurriedly said, "I'll go get the money right away, but all the luggage and clothes have been burned. Who would dare to take those things?"

Chen Qing asked Xing'er, "How much money have you saved?"

"I have over a hundred silver dollars. I don't need the clothes; they're dirty anyway," Xing'er said softly, her head down.

"How can that be?" Chen Qing turned to the madam and said, "The luggage is burned, so let's just give you money. I won't take advantage of you. You take out 10,000 yuan to compensate for the luggage, and bring Xing'er's indenture. Then we'll call it even and we won't ask for any change." Chen Qing made an exorbitant demand.

"What?! Ten thousand dollars!" The madam's eyes widened, and she was so angry that she jumped up and down. But after glancing at Liang Zhongchun, she swallowed her anger and put on a bitter face. "Captain Liang, Master Chen, she doesn't have much luggage or clothes. How can she be worth so much? How about I give her two hundred dollars?"

Liang Zhongchun glared at her. What a blind fool! He's willing to risk his life for money. He even extorted 10,000 yuan from Wang Manchun. Who do you think you are, daring to haggle?

"Go get the money, ten thousand yuan. If you're short even a penny, I'll tear down this dilapidated building today," Liang Zhongchun said sternly.

"Yes...it's me. I'll go get the money right away." The madam reluctantly swayed her fat body upstairs and quickly came out carrying ten thousand yuan in legal tender and Xing'er's indenture, carefully placing them on the table.

Chen Qing asked Xiao Ai, "Xiao Ai, is the transfer complete?"

"We moved out a long time ago. We're just eating sunflower seeds and watching the show. You guys continue."

Chen Qing was speechless for a moment. This Xiao Ai was quite funny. It's good that it's been transferred.

He breathed a sigh of relief, picked up the money and stuffed it into Xing'er's hand, took out a match and burned the indenture, then stood up and said:

"Thank you very much, Captain Liang. We'll head back now. If you need anything in the future, just let me know, or you can come find me in Ping'an Lane."

Chen Qing wasn't stupid; he knew he owed Liang Zhongchun another favor.

Liang Zhongchun had been waiting for these words; with them, Zhou Fuhai's connections would finally be open.

He squinted his small eyes and said happily, "Brother Chen, what are you saying? I'll send a car to take you."

"No need, no need, Captain Liang, please wait."

Chen Qing bowed and took his leave, then, holding Xing'er's hand, left Changsan Academy. He hailed a rickshaw and returned to Ping'an Lane.

Once the rickshaw had driven away, the madam leaned closer and whispered, "Captain Liang, is he really your brother?"

Liang Zhongchun turned his head and sneered, "That's because they're giving me face. They could say he's my father and that's fine. So many people want to kneel down to him but can't find a way. Is that something you should be asking? You have no sense at all."

"Yes, yes, yes, I was too talkative. I'll slap myself, I'll slap myself." The madam slapped herself twice.

Why do I suddenly feel itchy all over?

The madam didn't think much of it and had no idea that she was about to die.

...............

The two sat in a rickshaw and headed back to Ping'anli.

Chen Qing held Xing'er in his arms, his hands exploring her body.

Xing'er sat in his lap with her head down, her body stiff, feeling that her heart had never been beating so fast.

The two returned to the clinic in Ping An Li, and Xing'er stuffed the money into his hand: "Brother, I don't need this much, this is your money."

"What nonsense are you talking about? This is what you deserve. Take it and buy a house so you can live a good life." Chen Qing forcefully stuffed the money back into his hands.

Xing'er lowered her head and said, "Brother, I won't leave, I won't buy a house, I want to stay with you."

Chen Qing pinched her chin, a mischievous grin on his face: "Alright then, let's go upstairs and let me give you a proper check-up."

"No... Brother, I'm dirty, I'm not good enough for you." Xing'er was a little flustered.

"Tch, I've got my eye on you. I said you're cured, so be it. Don't believe me? I'll prove it with my own body that I really cured you."

After saying that, he turned around and closed the door, picked up Xing'er, and walked upstairs.

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...............

Two hours later, the two came down from the second floor. Xing'er took his hand and said, "Brother, let me help here. You must be tired by yourself."

Chen Qing glanced at Xing'er, who was alluring to the bone, and was still not satisfied. She had to come from a brothel to be proficient in everything from music and chess to calligraphy and painting.

He lovingly stroked Xing'er's hand and said, "It's alright for me to live here alone, but it's a bit cramped for two people. How about this, we buy a house nearby, and you can cook at home so I can have a hot meal every day."

"Okay, I'll listen to you, brother. I'll do your laundry, cook for you, and warm your bed." Suddenly, Xing'er kissed him on the cheek...

That same day, Chen Qing went to a real estate agency and asked them to help her find a house nearby.

They quickly found a suitable house in Furong Lane, near Pingan Lane. It was a clean little courtyard with all the necessary belongings, and they bought it for 800 yuan.

This place became Xing'er's little nest. Xing'er bought all the necessities for the house. During the day, Chen Qing stayed at the clinic, and when he returned at night, Xing'er prepared hot dishes and meals for him. It was truly a life better than that of a fairy.

The good days didn't last long. There weren't many people at the clinic that day. Chen Qing was taking a nap when the landlady walked in and immediately bolted the door from the inside.

Seeing her posture, Chen Qing stood up warily and said, "Landlady, are you here to return the money? Why are you closing the door?"

The landlady looked hesitant and spoke in a voice barely audible: "That Dr. Chen, I'm really short of money, and Xiaobao needs to go to school again... You see, I have no one to rely on right now, so could I... repay that money with my body?"

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