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After teaching Zhong Tiedong a lesson, the Ancient Sorcerer put the matter behind him. To him, such a person was nothing more than a clown, completely harmless and not worth worrying about.
Upon arriving at Zhou Yake's Small Building, he noticed that the lights were still on inside. As soon as the Ancient Sorcerer approached, the door opened, and Zhou Yake hurried out.
"You’re back?"
Zhou Yake looked at the Ancient Sorcerer with surprise and joy.
"Yes, I had a little matter to attend to, so I came back late."
The Ancient Sorcerer felt a warmth in his heart; it was clear that Zhou Yake had been waiting for him. After being away from home for many years, he hadn't enjoyed the "benefit" of having someone waiting for him to return in a long time.
As Zhou Yake walked inside with the Ancient Sorcerer, she quietly said, "You haven't eaten yet, have you? I saved some food for you; it's still warm."
"Oh, great. I haven't eaten yet."
The Ancient Sorcerer hesitated for a moment but ultimately agreed; he didn't want to refuse Zhou Yake's kindness.
"Okay."
In the night, Zhou Yake's face flushed slightly as she suddenly realized that her actions seemed a bit inappropriate. It felt as if she were waiting for a husband returning home late at night, but in reality, the Ancient Sorcerer was just her tenant.
"I... I just hope he can stay longer and rent my place for a while. Besides, he pays a higher rent, so it's only normal to provide meals..."
Zhou Yake was trying hard to find an excuse for herself, so much so that she didn't pay much attention to the threshold in front of the door and kicked it with one foot.
"Ah..."
With a startled cry, Zhou Yake stumbled forward.
"Be careful."
Ancient Sorcerer reacted quickly, stepping forward and reaching out to catch her waist before she fell to the ground.
Since it was evening, Zhou Yake was wearing a loose floral dress. As he pulled her, the dress flipped up, revealing her snow-white abdomen, flat as a mirror but slightly rounded in the center, where there was a small and perfectly round belly button resembling a droplet of water.
Ancient Sorcerer was taken aback, completely unprepared to see such a sight.
"Help... me up."
Zhou Yake's face turned bright red as she held onto Ancient Sorcerer's hand trying to stand up. However, due to their position, she ended up rubbing against him a few times, increasing their physical contact.
"Ah! Okay!"
Ancient Sorcerer was also startled. Coming back to his senses, he exerted some strength and helped Zhou Yake up.
"This... I... I'll go get the food."
Watching Zhou Yake dash toward the kitchen like a little rabbit, Ancient Sorcerer touched his nose and smiled wryly. The two had unintentionally shared an intimate moment.
Zhou Yake lived on the first floor, and the lobby was simply decorated. To the left upon entering was a long sofa, and directly opposite the sofa, on the wall diagonally across from the door, was a television. In front of the sofa was a coffee table with a regular tea set on top.
As he looked around, Ancient Sorcerer's expression began to change. There was a hole in the sofa, and the television was one of those from the early 1990s—now even ordinary households had switched to LCD screens. As for the tea machine, several places had long since lost their paint.
In developed big cities, there is a type of person referred to as "natives," meaning those whose ancestors settled there many years ago. These people benefited greatly from the city's development because they owned land; during compensation, they could receive a large sum of money. Many even became billionaires overnight, and even those who fared poorly could build a house to rent out, living a life free from financial worries.
Zhou Yake was also one of the "natives." Although her building wasn't tall, she certainly wouldn't be poor to this extent.
"Hmph! Zhong Tiedong and those people really deserve to die!"
A fierce look flashed in Ancient Sorcerer's eyes. If it weren't for the house being unsellable, how could Zhou Yake be living so frugally?
Zhong Tiedong and his group used such methods against orphans and widows; they truly deserved death!
"Ancient Sorcerer, it's time to eat."
"Okay."
Ancient Sorcerer smiled and walked toward the dining table. In an instant as he turned around, the killing intent had vanished as if nothing had happened, showing no signs at all. However, he had already made up his mind to help Zhou Yake deal with this trouble caused by Zhong Tiedong.
The food consisted of ordinary fish and meat, but it tasted quite good. Ancient Sorcerer devoured everything in no time.
"Delicious."
Feeling satisfied, he put down his chopsticks and drank the last drop of soup.
"Really?"
Zhou Yake's face showed a look of surprise, as if she was quite happy that the Ancient Sorcerer liked to eat.
"Really, I would be willing to eat this kind of food every day."
Over the years, she had been busy outside and had eaten expensive meals, but she always felt something was missing. The meals made by Zhou Yake were not as exquisite, but they had a certain flavor, as if she were eating at home. That was what truly captivated her.
"Then... if you want to come back for a meal in the future, just call me, and I'll make it for you."
After saying that, Zhou Yake's face turned a bit red, but she quickly added, "The rent you're paying is already quite high; it's normal for me to provide your meals. Besides, I have to cook anyway; it's just an extra pair of chopsticks and some more rice."
"Okay, if I come back to eat in the future, I'll call you."
The Ancient Sorcerer agreed immediately without thinking.
...
Late at night, Zhou Yake sat by her daughter's small bed, slowly stitching with a cross-stitch in hand. Her health had not been good in recent years, and as her daughter grew older, various expenses increased. She could only earn some money by stitching things to sell.
Renting out the house was supposed to be a stable source of income, but ever since Zhong Tiedong and others had set their sights on her, that income had disappeared, making life increasingly difficult.
"I need to talk to the Ancient Sorcerer tomorrow and remind him to be careful."
Although Zhou Yake hoped to rent out the house, she was also worried that Zhong Tiedong would cause trouble for the Ancient Sorcerer. This conflicting feeling left her feeling at a loss.
Half a day later, Zhou Yake let out a long sigh as she looked at her daughter, who was sound asleep on the bed. The worry on her face grew heavier.
The Ancient Sorcerer was unaware of Zhou Yake's conflicting emotions. After finishing dinner, he returned upstairs and took a shower. Not feeling sleepy, he poured himself a glass of water and stood by the window.
The Old Town District was very quiet at midnight, as if the noise of Guanghai City had no relation to this place at all.
The Ancient Sorcerer drank his water and took a deep breath of the cool night air, feeling more awake.
"Eh? What's this..."
The Ancient Sorcerer suddenly froze. In the darkness, he noticed a small shadow in the corner of the yard in front of the house.
That was definitely not human!
If it wasn't human, then what could it be?
The Ancient Sorcerer stood still for a long time, his expression becoming more intense and serious as he recalled what that might be.
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