All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

Without Su Meng's harassment, Han Chunming felt that the weather was exceptionally blue and the air was exceptionally fresh.

Han Chunming rode his bicycle, humming a little tune, all the way to the food factory. When he arrived, he saw Taozi and Cai Xiaoli about to enter the factory gate. Han Chunming quickly smiled and went up to greet them.

Taozi was delighted to see Han Chunming and quickly greeted him.

When Cai Xiaoli saw Han Chunming, she immediately lowered her head shyly and didn't even greet him.

Han Chunming didn't take it seriously. Women are all like that. He chuckled and told the two of them a joke. Taozi laughed heartily. Cai Xiaoli raised her head slightly, secretly glanced at Han Chunming, and smiled faintly. Her two dimples were especially sweet.

Han Chunming and Cai Xiaoli exchanged a glance, then Han Chunming quickly fell silent and stopped talking.

Women are creatures you shouldn't tease too deeply. Who knows what they're thinking? Now that I've finally managed to get Taozi to her side, I don't want all my efforts to be in vain.

The group walked into the factory laughing. As usual, freshly baked bread was pulled into the workshop by a cart. Occasionally, workers who hadn't eaten breakfast would hide in the back row and start to enjoy their bread. Everyone started their day's work with smiles on their faces. The workshop was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

While busy at work, Han Chunming looked at his colleagues chatting around him and couldn't help but sigh. Actually, this is pretty good. In this era and in this environment, to have a stable job, not having to worry about food or clothing, and to be able to find a beautiful girl as a girlfriend, what a wonderful thing.

This kind of ordinary life is actually what many people in this era dream of, but unfortunately I am not an ordinary person!

Han Chunming didn't know when he would suddenly get tired of this kind of life, or when he would suddenly not want to live this kind of life anymore. Who knew?

Han Chunming didn't have any plans for his future. In the urban world, he had experienced almost everything and there was nothing left to challenge him. It was just a matter of making money, chasing women, getting married, having children, and finally achieving a fulfilling life.

This is perhaps a period of confusion. Han Chunming felt as if he were trapped in an urban dream. He desperately wanted to find the answer to leaving, but he couldn't find a direction to look for.

Having experienced so many dreams, he had vaguely discovered some patterns in traversing dreams. Although they weren't entirely accurate, he had a clue.

For example, if you see something or someone that resonates with you in real life or in your dreams, and it leaves a deep impression on your mind, then the next dream you enter is very likely to have a world related to it.

For example, watching TV dramas or experiencing certain people and events can leave a deep impression on you.

However, this deduction is not very accurate. He has tried it in real life, such as deliberately looking for some highly rated classic movies and movies and TV series that moved him, but it was still useless.

So he's now in a deep period of confusion. He really wants to find a way to leave this urban dream world, to go to ancient times, to the primitive world, to interstellar space, or even to an alien world. He wants to experience a different kind of life, that would be interesting.

In this urban world, he has a hundred ways to make money now, but it's not very interesting. In every world, everyone becomes a millionaire, and the happiness of the rich is really just that.

Simple and unadorned, yet empty, lonely, and cold!

What Han Chunming didn't know was that Cheng Jianjun, who was working at the Children's Palace, had taken leave early that afternoon. He had gone to several streets to find a small shop and a telephone, and started making calls.

After making the first call, Cheng Jianjun felt it wasn't safe enough, so he dialed another number. The call was quickly answered, and Cheng Jianjun immediately asked.

"Excuse me, is this the Yanjing Public Security Bureau?"

Han Chunming had no idea about Cheng Jianjun's tricks, and even if he did, he would just laugh it off. He actually hoped that Cheng Jianjun would make a big scene, and then see how that guy would handle it.

Before he knew it, the workday was over. Han Chunming yawned, stretched his arms, and prepared to leave for the day.

Just then, three people suddenly walked into the workshop. The one leading them was none other than Supervisor Lao Sun, followed by two people in uniforms and hats. The three of them looked serious and walked into the workshop without saying a word.

Old Sun pointed to Han Chunming's location and said something. The two uniformed men behind him nodded solemnly and then looked in Han Chunming's direction.

It was already time to leave work, and everyone was gathered in twos and threes, preparing to go home, when Lao Sun appeared with two uniformed men, and everyone immediately became nervous.

After all, it's still 1975, and the special period of the past few years is still fresh in our minds. How could we not be nervous?

Old Sun clapped his hands, then gestured for everyone in the workshop to look in his direction. He cleared his throat and called out towards Han Chunming.

"Han Chunming, come out here for a moment!"

Han Chunming smiled and responded. When he saw the two men in uniform appear, he was stunned for a moment. Then he remembered what he had said to Cheng Jianjun last night and found it quite interesting. Cheng Jianjun really knew how to be two-faced!

Upon hearing Han Chunming's name called, everyone in the workshop turned their attention to him. Taozi and Cai Xiaoli even rushed forward, wanting to ask what was wrong.

Han Chunming smiled and waved his hand to reassure them, saying that nothing could possibly happen to him.

Then, under everyone's gaze, Han Chunming followed the others out of the workshop.

As soon as they arrived outside the workshop and reached a corner, two uniformed officers wearing hats stepped forward. One blocked Han Chunming's path from both the front and back, while the other spoke sternly.

"Han Chunming, we hope you will cooperate with our work. Please come with us now!"

Han Chunming was taken aback by the serious expressions of the two men. How big of a fuss had Cheng Jianjun made that even the police had been alerted?

He thought the other party would call the food factory's security department to report it.

I didn't expect it to escalate to the higher authorities like this. How interesting. Alright, I'll make the trip!

Han Chunming showed no panic or surprise. He didn't even ask what crime the other party had committed. He simply nodded and obediently followed the two men into the car. Once inside, Han Chunming realized that there was already someone in the car, none other than Deputy Factory Director Chen.

Deputy Factory Director Chen sat in the back row with a sullen face, remaining silent. When he saw Han Chunming get into the car, he only glanced at him and then ignored him.

Han Chunming was just a temporary worker who had only been working for a week. He had met Deputy Factory Director Chen before, but he had only heard other workers talk about him a few times, so the two of them hadn't really interacted. Clearly, the arrest was a secret operation that didn't alert anyone else.

The jeep quickly drove away from the food factory. No one in the car talked along the way. Soon they arrived at their destination, got out of the car, and went to the police station.

The two were separated, and Han Chunming was then taken into an office that resembled an interrogation room.

Han Chunming wasn't handcuffed; he was simply made to sit there and wait. Soon, two people came in and sat down. The two looked at Han Chunming with serious expressions, and one of them spoke first.

"Han Chunming, do you know why we brought you here?"

Han Chunming was speechless when he saw the two of them looking so serious. Is this kind of baseless accusation, this kind of chasing after rumors with almost no evidence, really that powerful these days?

Han Chunming feigned a bewildered expression and asked in return.

"What do you two know? I was doing perfectly fine at work, I didn't do anything!"

One of them slammed his hand on the table, snorted, and reprimanded sternly.

"Confess and you'll be treated leniently; resist and you'll be punished severely. Han Chunming, you need to understand where you are."

Han Chunming sighed helplessly and then said.

"Gentlemen, I really don't know what's going on. Could you give me a hint so I can remember?"

The two exchanged a glance, and one of them spoke immediately.

"Someone reported you for reselling eggs, flour, and bread from food factories, making huge profits. Confess honestly, how exactly did you commit this crime!"

Han Chunming was speechless for a moment, then smiled and said to the two of them.

"Gentlemen, do you think any idiot would report me for something like this? Think about it, I've only been working here for a week, I haven't even gotten familiar with the food factory yet, I'm just a temporary worker earning 17.5 yuan a month, it's not like I'm the one who gets to resell supplies, is it?"

Upon hearing Han Chunming's words, the two exchanged a few puzzled glances, and one of them asked in a more conciliatory tone.

"You've only been working for a week?"

Han Chunming nodded and said.

“Comrades, you can just go to the factory and ask. I’m just a educated youth who just returned to the city. My mother is all alone at home, and my father passed away early. We live in a dilapidated courtyard house in Chengloulouzi Hutong. My brothers and sisters are all ordinary workers. I’ve been at home for a year and finally got this job. If I had this kind of connection and ability, would I still be able to stay at home for a year?”

Upon hearing Han Chunming's words, the two nodded slightly, and their attitudes softened considerably. One of them smiled and said...

"You reacted quickly to this situation. Let us investigate first. Now, let me ask you, who do you think reported you?"

Han Chunming stroked his chin and pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Leaders, this matter is a bit strange. Why would they report me, a temporary worker who's only been working here for a few days? And this false accusation is clearly purposeful; I have a feeling there's some kind of conspiracy involved!"

The two of them became interested and asked.

"Then tell me your opinion!"

Han Chunming pretended to think for a moment, then asked.

"Surely the other party reported more than one person this time?"

The two looked at each other, then one nodded before the other spoke.

"Besides you, there's also your factory's Deputy Director Chen!"

Han Chunming stroked his chin and then nodded.

"That's right. Think about it, why would they report Deputy Factory Director Chen? Although I've only been working here for a week, I've heard in the factory that Deputy Factory Director Chen is about to be promoted to the position. Think about it, at this crucial time, someone suddenly reports that Deputy Factory Director Chen is reselling materials. There's definitely something fishy going on here!"

Han Chunming's words finally moved the two comrades, and both of them became serious. One of them then picked up a pen and began to take notes.

Han Chunming also fully utilized his imagination, focusing on the big picture and rambling on about his guesses. It was as if a dark cloud was gathering above the office.

Han Chunming stayed there for several hours. At this time, Cheng Jianjun waited and waited at the entrance of the courtyard, but Han Chunming did not return. A little bit of smugness gradually filled his body. It seemed that his report had worked.

As it was getting dark and Han Chunming still hadn't returned, Cheng Jianjun was pretty sure that Han Chunming had been arrested.

If I report this to the Han family now, will it make Han's mother faint from anger?

If the rest of the family finds out about this, then Su Meng and Han Chunming will probably be completely out of the question. Even if Su Meng agrees, her parents and grandmother will not agree!

Cheng Jianjun was happily preparing to return to the courtyard house, but after thinking about it, he felt it was still not safe. So he pushed his bicycle and rode out.

Cheng Jianjun knew that two young men worked at the Yili Food Factory nearby, and that someone from their factory should know about such a big event today.

Upon arriving at the location, Cheng Jianjun learned from the other party that a Jeep had indeed entered the food factory that day. It was right after get off work, so the matter couldn't be kept secret, although no one knew exactly what had happened.

After getting the answer he wanted, Cheng Jianjun felt relieved and quickly rode his bicycle towards the courtyard house.

Upon arriving at the courtyard house, Cheng Jianjun hurriedly put down his bicycle, pretended to be nervous, and knocked directly on the door of the Han family. Inside, Han's mother and Han Chunming's second brother and sister were having dinner. When they suddenly saw Cheng Jianjun enter the house, they quickly greeted him.

But Cheng Jianjun didn't want to wait a moment longer, and immediately shouted to the group, breathless.

"Auntie, something terrible has happened!"

Cheng Jianjun's words stunned everyone in the room, and all eyes turned to him. Cheng Jianjun saw their expressions and was secretly pleased. He then continued to shout.

“I just ran into someone I used to know at the street corner. He also works at Yili Food Factory now. He stopped me and told me that the police went to arrest people at the food factory today. Auntie, you have to stay calm!”

Cheng Jianjun is wicked to the core. He built up the atmosphere so much that he drew everyone's attention, and now he's deliberately saying this. It's obvious that he's telling everyone that Han Chunming is in trouble!

Sure enough, everyone in the room was on tenterhooks when they heard this. When Han's mother heard this, she staggered and fell backward.

Han's second brother quickly supported her from behind. After regaining her balance, Han's mother struggled to get up and looked at Cheng Jianjun with a pleading gaze.

"Jianjun, has Chunming been arrested?"

Looking at the expectant eyes of the three men, Cheng Jianjun sighed, shook his head helplessly, and said...

"Auntie, I didn't want to tell you this, but I have to today. Chunming has been buying bicycles and drinking alcohol frequently lately. Where do you think this money came from?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts were in their throats, and their imaginations ran wild. Han's mother turned pale and, supported by her son and daughter, could not stand steadily.

Cheng Jianjun pretended not to see it and continued speaking.

“Auntie, Chunming told me this himself. He said he got the money by colluding with Deputy Director Chen of the food factory to resell factory supplies. I think he’s been caught. Auntie, this is very serious. He might even be executed!”

Cheng Jianjun's words completely shattered the psychological defenses of the Han family. Everyone turned pale, and Han's mother fainted from shock.

Everyone was so frightened that they quickly helped Han's mother up and started shouting.