"Since the director is certain they won't speak about this matter, why does he still need to catch them off guard?" Qin Dong was clearly baffled by Xiang Rong's seemingly redundant approach.

"There's always room for unexpected events. Always leave yourself a way out. Learn this well!" After saying this, Xiang Rong closed his eyes to rest, and Qin Dong didn't press further.

While Xiang Rong and Qin Dong were talking, Luo Chao and Yan Ruyu got into a taxi and headed towards another part of the city.

"Driver, my wife and I just arrived here, planning to start a small business. We're looking to rent a place here. Do you know if anyone in the west side of the city wants to rent out a place?" In the back seat of the car, Luo Chao put his arm around Yan Ruyu's shoulders, appearing intimate, and asked the driver.

Although Luo Chao had a smile on his face, he was inwardly frustrated because Yan Ruyu's delicate hand was pinching the soft flesh on his waist and even twisted it. Her eyes showed a playful and cute look of slight annoyance, which to the driver seemed like a loving couple.

"Haha, young man, you must be here with your new wife to strike it rich?" The driver chuckled seeing the two, and said.

"Driver, you're really perceptive! You could tell without us saying, and you even figured out my wife is new. I admire you!" Luo Chao laughed brightly, though his waist was pinched again by Yan Ruyu.

"Young man, it's not just me. Anyone could see it. Look at your loving manner and how your wife watches you with bashful, girlish charm. I only saw it in my wife within the first year after we married. Now, we can hardly stand to see each other for days, quite unlike you two who can't seem to get enough of each other, with eyes full of deep affection. Such affectionate times are bygone for me. We old folks no longer have the energy you young people do. Truly envious of you young folks!" The driver looked at Luo Chao and Yan Ruyu with envy.

"Brother, you're joking. You look strong and resilient; I bet you're still the kind who never falters through the night. I'd say you're the hero with a steady ship at home while colorful flags fly outside!" Luo Chao grinned, teasing lightly.

"Young man, you're really good with words. Aren't you afraid your new wife won't let you on the bed tonight?" The driver laughed heartily, echoing Luo Chao's humorous tone.

"Brother, don't indulge him further. Just tell us if there's any place to rent nearby." Yan Ruyu couldn't bear the banter between the two, an old rogue and a young one, so she spoke up.

Even though she didn't know why Luo Chao wasn't fleeing the city but wanted to rent a place, the previous incident still lingered in her mind. At this moment, she felt dizzy and just followed Luo Chao's lead. After the earlier incident, she had developed a strong sense of dependence on Luo Chao.

The other reason was that Luo Chao had shown great manliness before.

No matter how strong a woman is, she still has her own prince charming in her heart. This prince doesn't need to be handsome or wealthy, just capable of providing a warm embrace and appearing to protect her in times of need, and that's enough.

Luo Chao was now that prince rescuing her from dire straits, admired by her as a real man despite his cruel methods. As long as Luo Chao was by her side, she feared nothing, so she didn't question his actions further.

"Haha, young man, your new wife is getting angry. Be careful not to sleep on the floor tonight! There actually is a place for rent. I'll take you there now!" The driver stopped joking, turned the steering wheel, and the car moved towards the roadside.

Shortly after, the driver brought the two to an alley, stopping in front of an old gate. The gate was made of bluestone bricks, with a pair of small stone lions on either side, now worn by time, with their heads blurred. The aged red paint on the gate had mostly peeled off, clearly showing its age.

"Here we are. This used to be a large traditional courtyard house, now with fewer people, so the owner rents out the empty rooms for extra income." The driver stopped the car and explained to Luo Chao and Yan Ruyu, then went to knock on the door.

Soon, the door opened with a chilling creak, and a gray-haired old man appeared in the doorway. "What is it?"

The elderly voice was weak and tinged with impatience, with an unmistakable unfriendly tone.

"Sir, you have rooms for rent here, right? These two young ones want to rent a place!" The driver paused at the old man but didn't show much and said.

"Want to rent a room? Come in." Upon hearing the driver's words, the old man's tone became friendlier, leading Luo Chao and Yan Ruyu inside, while the driver bid farewell and left.

After entering the gate, there was a courtyard overgrown with weeds, almost forested, casting an eerie feeling. Yan Ruyu unconsciously leaned closer to Luo Chao.

Along the corridor beside the courtyard, they entered another yard, which was not as messy as the front yard, just a small open area, with three sides of small rooms, two of which had lights on.

The old man led them to the darkened room, opened it, and turned on the light. The room wasn't very big, similar to the one Luo Chao had locked in opposite Yan Ruyu's place, with a large wooden bed in the middle. The white linens and sheets gave Luo Chao and Yan Ruyu a hospital-like feeling.

Besides the bed, the room had a few stools and a table against the wall. The table was old and shining with a black hue, a potential antique display piece. The walls and ceiling were painted white, enhancing the hospital vibe for Luo Chao.

"400 yuan a month, with a minimum of a two-month rental." As Luo Chao and Yan Ruyu surveyed the room, the elderly voice spoke.

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