1959Siheyuan, a Turnaround

In an instant, the seed of attracting Li Weiguo to join the gang was quietly planted in Wu Dong's heart.

However, he knew very well that the world was treacherous and people's hearts were hard to predict. He must not easily reveal his intentions before he had figured out the other party's background.

So, he buried this thought deep in his heart, and remained expressionless on the surface. He just had a seemingly normal conversation with Li Weiguo, but there was a hint of temptation in his words.

Li Weiguo was so perceptive that he would surely notice the deeper meaning behind Wu Dong's seemingly casual look and subtle tone.

He thought to himself that Wu Dong was indeed a meticulous person, worthy of being someone who had worked hard in the black market.

Having seen through the other party's thoughts, Li Weiguo simply took advantage of the situation and cooperated with Wu Dong's probing without making a sound.

He responded to every question skillfully, with every word being flawless, showing his sincerity and ability while retaining just the right amount of mystery.

Every communication seems like an invisible game, with both sides going back and forth, trying to figure out each other's true intentions, yet maintaining superficial harmony and calm.

In this way, with repeated contacts and tests, half a month passed by in a flash.

The trust between Li Weiguo and Wu Dong is like a seedling in spring, quietly taking root, sprouting and growing vigorously.

Finally, half a month later, Li Weiguo officially joined the camp of Wu Dong and others and became one of them.

However, when he first joined, he told Wu Dong and others that he was only willing to stay behind the scenes and help silently.

In the eyes of Wu Dong and others, Li Weiguo was like a cloud of fog, always shrouded in a veil of mystery.

After all, in these difficult times of famine and scarcity of supplies, anyone who could provide a steady supply of food must have extraordinary means and a secret background.

Although everyone was full of curiosity and doubt, they did not dare to explore rashly.

Wu Dong was well aware of the pros and cons of this. He was extremely intelligent and understood that in this complicated situation, everyone had their own secrets and trump cards, just like the stars in the dark night, each twinkling but unwilling to be completely exposed to the view of others.

Isn't he the same?

He always carefully guarded the lost and recovered properties and the miraculous thing, and never revealed any of them even to the brothers who fought alongside him.

In his view, this is the way to survive and the foundation for gaining a foothold in this turbulent world.

Therefore, he wisely chose to remain silent about the source of Li Weiguo's food and forbade anyone to get to the bottom of it.

At the same time, Li Weiguo knew that he could not hide this matter from his elders at home, so he found a suitable opportunity to reveal everything about his cooperation with Wu Dong and others to his family.

Inside the house, the lights were dim and soft. Li Weiguo stood in front of his family with a serious and determined expression. He described in detail how he met Wu Dong and others, as well as the general content of the cooperation and his own plans.

Grandpa Li sat on the old armchair at home, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest. After thinking for a moment, he slowly said, "Weiguo, the world is not peaceful now. You cooperate with them for the sake of your family. Grandpa understands, but there must be a lot of risks involved. You must be more careful and keep your eyes on everything."

His eyes were full of concern and worry. The traces of time were becoming more and more obvious on his face, and the wrinkles seemed to be telling of his worry for his grandson.

Grandma Li nodded repeatedly, her eyes never leaving Li Weiguo, her eyes full of love: "Yes, Weiguo, you must be careful. Although our family is not too bad now, we can't stand it. You are smart, but those people are in the black market, there are all kinds of people, you have to be careful that they will plot against you."

Li Dajiang also stepped forward and patted Li Weiguo on the shoulder. His broad palm was full of strength and warmth. "Weiguo, Dad knows that you have your own ideas and I believe in your abilities. But you have to remember, if you feel something is wrong, retreat quickly and don't get yourself involved. Your safety is the most important thing."

Li Weiguo looked at the worried expressions of his family members and was deeply moved. He raised his head slightly, his eyes showing confidence and determination: "Grandpa, grandma, mom and dad, don't worry. I know what I am doing. I cooperate with them so that our family can live better and more safely in this troubled time. And I am not unprepared. You all know my skills. Most people can't get close to me. I will be careful and will not put myself in danger."

Indeed, Li Weiguo's body has undergone systematic and continuous transformation, and his fighting power has long surpassed that of ordinary people.

He has a strong body, quick reactions, and every move he makes is filled with power and speed.

On weekdays, he always appears to be smart and wise. Whether dealing with family affairs or dealing with the outside world, he can analyze calmly and make correct judgments.

The Li family is well aware of his abilities. Although they still have concerns, they also have complete trust in him.

After gaining the understanding and support of his family, Li Weiguo became more determined in his belief.

During this period, everything went smoothly for the Li family, as if they were blessed by the god of luck, and everything was moving steadily towards light and hope.

However, other places in the courtyard, separated only by a wall, seemed to have been thrown into an endless vortex of disputes by the clever hand of fate, with repeated turmoil and no peace.

In the past, when Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old lady were around, their schemes and tactics covered the entire yard like a haze, making everyone live cautiously under their shadow.

Now, with their departure, the depressing atmosphere has dissipated a little, and the people in the courtyard have finally been able to take a breath and live a relatively peaceful life for a few days.

But fate does not seem to intend to let the courtyard be peaceful. The existence of the Jia family is like a deeply buried time bomb, which may trigger a new round of chaos and entanglement at any time.

Qin Huairu, a woman who had been struggling in the quagmire of life, felt almost suffocated by the burden of life after her maternity leave.

The family's hardships were like towering mountains, standing in front of her, leaving her no sight of a glimmer of hope.

At this moment, Li Huaide, the powerful deputy director of the factory, seemed to extend a seemingly tempting helping hand to her in the darkness.

Li Huaide was a man who was adept at dancing on the stage of power and desire. From the first moment he saw Qin Huairu, his lustful eyes were attracted by her pretty appearance and figure.

A greedy desire quietly ignited in his heart, and he was thinking about how to bring Qin Huairu under his control.

Now that Qin Huairu is in a quagmire, he feels that now is the best time to get Qin Huairu.

He had several secret meetings with the other party, and the atmosphere in the office was always ambiguous and full of calculations.

Li Huaide either coaxed Qin Huairu with sweet words or threatened her with subtle hints. His words were like an invisible net, trying to bind Qin Huairu tightly.

Although Qin Huairu struggled and hesitated in her heart, facing the difficulties of her family and the hungry mouths to be fed, she finally stepped into this dangerous and tempting trap reluctantly and became Li Huaide's secret lover.