The son looked at Qin Jingru's face with a little worry, and felt a little uneasy. "Mom, you look a little tired, do you want me to pour you a glass of water?"

Qin Jingru shook her head and patted her son's shoulder gently. "No, dear, just continue playing your game. Mom will go prepare dinner."

The son nodded and returned to the sofa. Qin Jingru's heart sank. She knew that she couldn't let her son worry, but she couldn't suppress the worry in her heart.

In the kitchen, Qin Jingru's fingers kept shaking. She tried her best to control her emotions, but still couldn't calm her inner restlessness.

"What's wrong, Jingru? You look like something is wrong." The husband walked into the kitchen and saw Qin Jingru's anxious expression. He couldn't help but ask with concern.

Qin Jingru forced a smile, trying to hide her uneasiness. "It's okay, I'm just a little tired, everything is fine."

The husband frowned, obviously not believing what Qin Jingru said. "Jingru, you must have something bothering you that you haven't told me. We are a family and should share with each other."

Qin Jingru almost burst into tears, she knew she could no longer hide it from her husband. "I... I received an anonymous call today, someone said... that our relationship was improper." Her voice choked and she could not continue.

The husband's eyes suddenly became sharp, and his face turned livid. "What? Someone is slandering our relationship?" His voice was filled with anger and dissatisfaction. "Don't worry, I will find out the truth of this matter."

Qin Jingru nodded silently. She felt that her husband's support and determination gave her a little courage. "Thank you, dear."

This dream did not come out of thin air, but originated from his childhood experience living in the old city of Shanghai. At that time, he lived in an old-fashioned courtyard house. Although it was simple, the close neighborhood relationship and ancient architectural style were deeply engraved in his memory. He secretly vowed that one day he would have his own courtyard house so that his family could live a stable and comfortable life.

So Chen Rufeng began his road to success. He started from the most basic job and climbed up step by step. Through unremitting efforts and diligence, he soon emerged in the real estate industry in Shanghai. With his keen market sense and accurate decision-making, he soon accumulated a considerable fortune.

As time went by, Chen Rufeng's wealth continued to grow, and his dream of a courtyard house gradually became more and more real. He began to look for suitable land and houses in various old districts of Shanghai, ready to build his ideal home.

Meanwhile, Chen Rufeng's good friend Lou Zhenhua's family affairs were not going well. Lou Zhenhua was Chen Rufeng's childhood sweetheart. They grew up together and had a deep friendship. But Lou Zhenhua's family was suffering from various troubles. The family business was not doing well, and his parents were often worried about their livelihood. Although Lou Zhenhua tried very hard to change his family's situation, he was always unable to do so.

Chen Rufeng saw this and felt very sorry for Lou Zhenhua. He decided to help him because he knew that true friendship is not only about being together in good times, but also about supporting each other in difficult times.

So, Chen Rufeng and Lou Zhenhua discussed and decided to jointly open a small business. Chen Rufeng provided financial support and management experience, while Lou Zhenhua was responsible for daily operations and management. After hard work, they finally built this enterprise into a well-known small enterprise, with a booming business and better days.

One day, Chen Rufeng was examining an ancient painting hanging on the wall of his living room in his courtyard, when suddenly the doorbell rang. He put down the teacup in his hand, walked to the door and opened it, only to see a rough middle-aged man standing outside the door, with a rough smile on his face and a hint of mischief in his eyes.

"Brother Chen, long time no see!" The man opened his arms, as if to give Chen Rufeng a warm hug.

"Guo Dapiezi! What's wrong with you? Long time no see!" Chen Rufeng smiled and patted his shoulder.

Guo Dapiezi, this nickname comes from his ability to make things messy in the underworld. He and Chen Rufeng have been friends for many years. Although they have different personalities, they are close friends.

"Oh, Brother Chen, I've been very busy with my business lately! I finally have some free time to come and chat with you. I heard that you are doing real estate business recently, that's great!" Guo Dapiezi said with a smile.

Chen Rufeng smiled and invited Guo Dapiezi to sit in the house and poured him a cup of tea. The two began to chat, talking about their recent situation and some business matters.

"By the way, Brother Chen, I heard that you recently acquired some land in the old city. Are you planning to make a big move?" Guo Dapiezi suddenly asked.

Chen Rufeng smiled and didn't give a direct answer. He just said, "No, no, it's just some small fights. You know, this business requires constantly exploring new areas."

Guo Dapiaozi laughed out loud, seeming to be somewhat dissatisfied with Chen Rufeng's answer, but he did not ask any more questions. The two continued to chat, and before they knew it, it was already evening.

"Brother Chen, I won't keep you any longer today as I have something else to do. I'll come and have a drink with you next time when I'm free!" Guo Dapiezi stood up, patted Chen Rufeng on the shoulder, and revealed a sly smile.

After Chen Rufeng sent Guo Dapiao away, he felt even more uneasy. He felt that Guo Dapiao's sudden visit was a little unusual, as if there was some hidden purpose. So he decided to find an opportunity to think about it carefully.

At night, Chen Rufeng lay in bed, closed his eyes, and thought about Guo Dapiaozi's sudden visit. He began to recall their friendship, but the more he recalled, the more uneasy he felt. He decided to find time tomorrow to talk to Guo Dapiaozi alone to see if he could figure out what was going on.

The next morning, Chen Rufeng went to look for Guo Dapiezi. He knew that Guo Dapiezi often drank tea in a certain teahouse, so he walked straight over. The teahouse was bustling with people, but Chen Rufeng soon found Guo Dapiezi sitting in the corner.

"Hey, Brother Chen, why are you here so early?" Guo Dapiezi showed a look of surprise when he saw Chen Rufeng.

"Guo Dapiezi, let's find a quiet place to have a good chat. I have something to ask you." Chen Rufeng said seriously.

Guo Dapiezi was a little surprised, but he nodded and followed Chen Rufeng out of the teahouse. They found a secluded corner and sat down, and Chen Rufeng spoke directly.

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