All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

Have we met Master Wang's apprentice from Workshop 3?

Another young man, upon hearing this, replied somewhat uncertainly.

"You should...have met them before!"

The fact that they had just testified for Han Chunming was a minor matter, and the two quickly forgot about it and continued chatting.

After getting off the bus, Han Chunming glanced at Su Meng and Cheng Jianjun with a smug look on his face, and then walked towards the wall of Beihai Park.

Seeing this, Su Meng, who was following behind, quickly followed and asked loudly.

"Hey! Han Chunming, you just said you're the apprentice of Master Wang from Workshop Three. When did you get a master? How come we didn't know?"

Cheng Jianjun, who was following behind, also hurriedly followed. He was full of doubt and quickly stepped forward to ask.

"Chunming, you clearly didn't buy a ticket! You're so cunning!"

Han Chunming was too lazy to chat with the two men, so he quickened his pace and walked forward. He hadn't bought a ticket, didn't know the two men on the bus, and wasn't Wang, the master craftsman from the third workshop, his apprentice.

Having traversed so many worlds, he is now intimately familiar with everything around him. From the few words exchanged between the two young men during their casual conversation, he learned their names and the fact that Master Wang from Workshop Three had visited their workshop last week. With these simple words, he quickly formed a new identity in his mind.

With so many people on the bus, the ticket seller wasn't sure if she had actually taken the money, especially since so many young people had monthly passes. Now that she heard two young people testifying, she immediately imagined that she had taken the money.

The conversation Han Chunming had just had with the two young men, and his overly familiar greeting, instantly led them to identify Han Chunming as Master Wang's apprentice from Workshop 3. In reality, they didn't know if Han Chunming had given them money, but as one of their own, they felt obligated to help.

What just happened was just a simple interpersonal relationship trick commonly used by many swindlers in later generations, but for Cheng Jianjun and Su Meng, they couldn't understand how it had happened at all.

Cheng Jianjun, in particular, clearly remembered that Han Chunming had absolutely not boarded the train to buy a ticket, yet this guy managed to evade the fare so easily.

He simply couldn't understand it.

Han Chunming didn't care whether they understood or not. When he reached a corner, a low wall appeared. He then jumped over the wall and easily entered Beihai Park.

Seeing this, Su Meng covered her mouth, almost exclaiming in surprise. Cheng Jianjun, however, didn't find it strange. He snorted and then smiled at Su Meng.

"Su Meng, Han Chunming is so rude! Let's go buy tickets. I brought money, it's my treat!"

Upon hearing Cheng Jianjun's words, Su Meng felt a surge of annoyance and gave him a cold look. She glanced around and quickly followed Han Chunming up the wall.

Seeing Su Meng's attitude towards him, Cheng Jianjun felt the fire of jealousy burning even more intensely within him. He couldn't extinguish the flames of jealousy and strode after her.

Chapter Three: Rescuing People from the Water

The three of them entered Beihai Park one after the other.

Han Chunming felt no guilt whatsoever about this fare evasion, and Cheng Jianjun, that cunning old fox, naturally felt even less guilty.

However, he didn't care in his heart, but he kept shouting in front of Su Meng.

"Su Meng, Chunming's act of fare evasion is absolutely unacceptable. Isn't this undermining socialism?"

This was the first time Su Meng, a well-behaved girl, had ever evaded a ticket. Although she was somewhat resistant to this behavior, the thrill of sneaking around still made her face flush and her heart race, as she was afraid of being caught.

She stared wide-eyed at Han Chunming walking confidently ahead, her lips pouting. Cheng Jianjun beside her chattered incessantly like a fly, but Su Meng didn't hear a word he said.

Han Chunming walked ahead. The scenery in the park was quite nice. He put his hands in his pockets, hummed a little tune, and acted like a hooligan, completely ignoring the two people following behind him.

After wandering around for a while, we finally arrived at the shore of Beihai Lake. A row of willow trees drooped down along the lake, and a gentle breeze made them look like a beautiful woman's black hair.

Beihai Lake is vast, and it's rare to see such a wide expanse of lake in Yanjing City. It makes people feel excited. Han Chunming opened his arms, facing the breeze, and enjoyed this rare beautiful scenery and mood.

Tourists sat in small boats on the lake, bobbing on the water like little ducks, and the occasional laughter made the holiday atmosphere even more harmonious.

I don't know which ship capsized in the original story, but there's no rush. Han Chunming half-closed his eyes, enjoying the faint scent of fresh grass, and watched the ripples on the lake caused by the wind. He couldn't help but feel that this world is truly beautiful.

After experiencing several worlds, the soul in Han Chunming's mind has become more and more accepting of whatever comes his way. Life is just a journey, and enjoying this journey is the best reward for oneself.

Su Meng, who was standing next to Han Chunming, looked at him with a contented expression, hummed softly, and followed Han Chunming's example by opening her arms to feel the embrace of nature. The breeze blew her hair, and a crescent moon appeared on her lips. She closed her eyes and was also immersed in the beauty of the breeze on her face.

Only Cheng Jianjun, who was following at the very back, was in a bad mood. Looking at the smiles on the lips of the two adulterers, he couldn't help but feel bitter. Why was it that no matter how hard he tried to please Su Meng, she didn't like him at all?

Cheng Jianjun couldn't understand it. He stood with his hands on his hips, his face sullen, looking at the open lake. The depression in his chest grew stronger. The breeze seemed to carry the sour stench of adultery between the two of them.

Just then, two small boats in the distance collided with a loud bang. Everyone on both boats cried out in alarm. One person stood up and swayed slightly. The boat became unstable and capsized slightly. The person standing on the boat fell into the water with a splash.

This scene drew everyone's attention. Cheng Jianjun had witnessed the entire event, and he was so shocked that he opened his mouth wide and shouted at Su Meng and Han Chunming.

"Su Meng, Chunming, quick...look! Someone has capsized and fallen into the water!"

Han Chunming opened his eyes and calmly looked into the lake. The distance was quite far, at least forty-five meters, but that wasn't a big problem. He didn't plan to go over and rescue the person right away. He wanted to see if someone else would rescue them if he didn't.

When Su Meng saw someone fall into the water, she was so shocked that she didn't know what to do. She looked around, glanced at Han Chunming, and then at Cheng Jianjun, and shouted something without thinking.

"Chunming, Jianjun, hurry down and save them!! Hurry and save them!"

Su Meng, that little brat, was taught from a young age that if you can do it, you have to do it. Her words were purely a subconscious reaction, but she didn't realize what would happen if someone else went to rescue her and something went wrong.

She hadn't considered any of these things.

Meanwhile, Cheng Jianjun, standing to the side, was filled with hesitation. The conflict in his eyes made him uneasy. Saving people sounded good, but at such a distance, if he ran out of energy, he would definitely be finished.

Han Chunming glanced at Cheng Jianjun, a mocking smile appearing on his lips. This Cheng Jianjun always calculates gains and losses in everything he does, yet he risks his life to save people for no reason.

Don't even think about it!

However, Han Chunming wanted to provoke him, so he said to Cheng Jianjun.

"Jianjun, I remember you're a very good swimmer! Hurry up and go save them!"

Cheng Jianjun rolled his eyes at Han Chunming, then glanced at Su Meng, still somewhat hesitant.

Seeing how cautious this guy was, Han Chunming shook his head helplessly and looked into the lake. The person who had fallen into the water was still struggling on the surface, while the people on the nearby boats were shouting and yelling, but none of them went into the water to save the person. They were obviously all non-swimmers.

Seeing that the two boys next to her were timid and hesitant, Su Meng became angry and shouted at the surrounding crowd.

"Does anyone know how to swim? Quick, go save them!"

Su Meng's shouts finally emboldened a young man next to him. He took off his shirt, put on a pair of trousers, and jumped into the lake, swimming away with a splash.

Han Chunming breathed a sigh of relief when he saw someone go into the water. Then, taking advantage of Su Meng's inattention, he leaned close to Cheng Jianjun and said cautiously.

"Jianjun, do you even know how to seize an opportunity? I gave you such a great chance, and you just stood there watching!"

Upon hearing Han Chunming's words, Cheng Jianjun was taken aback. He glanced at Han Chunming again, pondered for a moment, and then saw Su Meng intently watching the young man's back as he jumped into the lake. Suddenly, he had an idea. He quickly stepped forward, taking off his clothes as he spoke to Su Meng.

"Su Meng, don't come any closer, be careful not to fall into the water. Leave the rescue to me!"

With an air of righteous indignation, Cheng Jianjun quickly took off his coat and trousers, and then plunged into the lake. His swimming skills were clearly superior to those of the young man in front of him, and he was also much faster.

Cheng Jianjun's heroic figure indeed drew cheers and encouragement from the crowd on the shore. Even Su Meng's eyes sparkled as she watched Cheng Jianjun's back.

Han Chunming watched this scene with a smile on his lips. Cheng Jianjun was actually very smart. Whether it was his learning speed or his IQ, he was far superior to ordinary people.

In the original story, he graduated from junior high school and could get into university with just two months of review. Moreover, he was also good at playing the piano and swimming.

Later, he was assigned to the industrial and commercial administration department, where he also did very well. Later still, he saw that Han Chunming had made a fortune in the antique business, so he went to another place to learn a counterfeiting technique that could fool most experts on the market.

You know, such a smart person spent his whole life arguing with Han Chunming, and in the end he even suffered from late-stage stomach cancer. Han Chunming felt it was a waste for him.

He now views everything with a carefree attitude, and no matter how extraordinary Cheng Jianjun is, in his eyes, he is still just a little brother.

However, Han Chunming was eager to see if this guy would become even more outstanding after being stimulated by him. People are often driven to their limits by pressure.

Soon, on the lake, the young man who had entered the water first was now close to the person who had fallen in. However, after swimming forty or fifty meters, he was now almost exhausted and was panting heavily.

He had barely caught his breath when he reached for the collar of the person who had fallen into the water. As soon as he grabbed him, he realized something was wrong. The person was still struggling and was too heavy. He was being tossed around and sinking into the water.

The man who had fallen into the water was already somewhat dazed. When someone grabbed him by the collar and pulled him up, water gushed out of his nose and mouth. This brief breath brought him back to his senses. He vaguely saw a dark figure in front of him. As if he had seen a lifeline, he used his last bit of strength to hug the young man who had saved him.

Upon being embraced, the young man opposite him felt his body sink, as if bound to a giant boulder, and he instantly sank to the bottom of the lake.

The young man was terrified and tried to break free from the person who had fallen into the water, but at that moment, it was impossible to break free. He was not a very good swimmer and had already swum for dozens of meters. He was almost exhausted. Now that the person had grabbed him, he had no idea how to save himself and could only instinctively try to break free.

But as soon as they broke free, they both cried out almost simultaneously and sank into the water. After struggling for a while, a bubble rose on the surface of the lake, and their figures disappeared completely from the lake.

The sight caused those around to gasp in surprise, and Su Meng screamed in fright, immediately calling out to Cheng Jianjun, who was already halfway there.

"Jianjun, hurry, swim fast, go save them!"

Cheng Jianjun had already seen this scene. He was stunned for a moment, and his movements slowed down. Now he was considering the gains and losses, wondering if he could still save people if he went up later.

The sound of Su Meng behind him made him hesitate for a moment, but compared to chasing a woman, he cared more about his life. He stopped immediately, wading in the lake and no longer moving forward. He watched the two people who had sunk to the bottom of the lake not far away without saying a word. He was even thinking about going home at this moment.

Han Chunming, who was on the shore, saw this scene and secretly thought it was bad. The first young man who went into the water was only a half-baked swimmer, and Cheng Jianjun, that old schemer, was obviously more concerned about his own life and had no intention of saving anyone.

Seeing that Cheng Jianjun was already preparing to swim back to the shore, Su Meng was so angry that she screamed. She quickly turned around and tugged at Han Chunming's clothes, screaming loudly.

"Chunming, hurry and save them! Hurry!"

Han Chunming rolled his eyes at Su Meng. At this point, he no longer hesitated. He took off his coat and started taking off his pants as he walked. By the time he reached the lake, he was only wearing shorts. He took a look in the right direction and plunged into the water.

He swam forward underwater like a fish. People on the shore and on the boats on the lake saw another young man enter the water and their eyes were immediately focused on the moment he entered the water, but soon they became a little flustered.

Because after Han Chunming went into the water, he disappeared without a trace. There was no trace of him on the lake. After more than ten seconds, there was still no sign of him.

Seeing this scene, Su Meng on the shore was so frightened that she covered her mouth and tears streamed down her face. She thought that it was because she urged Han Chunming to go into the water that this happened. If she had known that Han Chunming could not swim, she definitely would not have shouted. But now it was too late.

Bubbles still occasionally rose from the spot where the two fell into the lake, but their figures had long since sunk beneath the surface, and could still be vaguely seen struggling underwater.

Cheng Jianjun was already swimming towards the shore. Ignoring the strange looks he received, he quickened his pace. He cared more about his life than about doing a good deed or winning a girl's heart.

Saving one person might be somewhat feasible, but saving two people who have sunk into the water is extremely dangerous for him. So, while he still has the strength, he wants to swim back to shore first.

After Han Chunming entered the water, he was still nowhere to be seen for more than ten seconds. At this moment, the crowd on the shore and on the boat became more and more agitated. One person had fallen into the water, and now three people were missing. Even some young people who wanted to do the right thing were now hesitant.

But just then, from where the two people had just fallen into the water, a jet of water suddenly shot into the sky, and three dark figures emerged from the water.

The three people were Han Chunming and the two who had fallen into the water.

With one in each hand, Han Chunming carried the two unconscious young men and swam more than forty meters in one go. His physical condition was not bad. However, Han Chunming was also breathing heavily at this moment. He did not have time to rest and quickly swam towards the shore with the two men.

Everyone around witnessed this scene and cheered in unison.

Su Meng, standing on the shore, covered her mouth, her eyes glistening with tears and a mixture of surprise and joy. She could hardly believe what she was seeing, yet it was real.

Just as Cheng Jianjun reached the shore, before he could even put on his clothes, he heard cheers. He quickly turned around and saw Han Chunming carrying two people, one in each hand, swimming back. He was quite surprised.

Keep in mind that the shore was more than 40 meters away from where the two fell into the water, yet Han Chunming managed to dive all the way there in one go and still had the strength to pull the two of them back.

Cheng Jianjun's face turned as black as charcoal. He was shocked at this moment. He didn't know that Han Chunming, who grew up with him, was such a good swimmer!

Despite his excellent swimming skills, which had just embarrassed him, Cheng Jianjun was now filled with regret for his actions. He wished he had insisted on rescuing the person. But in the blink of an eye, he was consumed by jealousy over Han Chunming's swimming prowess.

Han Chunming wasn't thinking about that at the moment. He used his remaining strength to drag the two people to the shore, where several young people quickly reached out and pulled the drowning people ashore.

Han Chunming was also exhausted. Swimming is the most physically demanding activity, and his body was still a bit weak. He struggled to climb ashore and sat on the bank, panting, when he heard several people around him exclaim in surprise.