"Have you been to Yanjing before?" At this moment, Liu Yi asked curiously.

"No, I haven't," Zhang Beixing shook his head in response.

In my past life, I had just managed to save up enough money for a spontaneous trip but hadn't gotten the chance to take one. Then I was suddenly gifted with liver cancer, spent a few days drinking millet porridge in the ICU, and died. In this life, I've mostly been active in Shishi. This is really my first time coming to the Capital, Yanjing. As for the feeling... It's pretty average, except for the exceptionally large number of people and skyscrapers. I genuinely don't feel there's any difference between here and Shishi.

"You've never been here... Never been here, huh? Then you should spend the next couple of days with your classmate Zhou. Have her show you around." Liu Yi continued, "And for these next two days, try to behave yourself. Don't stir up any trouble. This is the Capital; things are stricter here. If you mess around like you did in Shishi, you might really end up being detained for a few days. Also, if you encounter any conflicts, call me first, and I'll handle it. Even if you really have to get physical, hold back a bit. Don't take it too seriously. Your Power is too great now. If it's like last time, and you accidentally kill someone, I really wouldn't know how to bail you out!"

Lighting a cigarette, Liu Yi admonished Zhang Beixing, his words filled with complete distrust.

Hearing this, the corners of Zhang Beixing's mouth twitched. He found himself at a loss for words.

I, Zhang Beixing, only came to Yanjing to learn Yue family spear techniques. How did it become, in your words, as if I was coming to Yanjing to stir up trouble and cause panic? I'm the most honest person there is!

Thinking this somewhat indignantly, Zhang Beixing begrudgingly forced out, "I understand."

Seeing Zhang Beixing's reaction, Liu Yi knew what he was thinking. He immediately shook his head. This brat really doesn't appreciate kindness, he thought.

Then, he picked up his phone and started chatting with his brother, Liu Pan.

「A moment later.」

A Cadillac pulled up in front of the two men. The door opened, and out stepped a slightly overweight man in his late twenties, who quickly approached Liu Yi.

"Uncle, long time no see!" the slightly overweight man greeted Liu Yi.

Hearing his words, Liu Yi smiled too, grabbed the man's arm, and sized him up. "Indeed, long time no see. You've grown quite a bit more robust and mature over the years, Tiancheng. Not bad, not bad! Are you married?"

Noticing the gold ring on the man's ring finger, Liu Yi was a bit surprised.

Liu Tiancheng scratched his head and chuckled, "Yes, Uncle. I got married five years ago. I even sent you an invitation back then, but for some reason, there was no word from you, and I couldn't reach you by phone either."

"Five years ago... I remember now. That was when I was in my lowest spirits; I didn't want to see anyone. I really didn't expect my impulsiveness would make me miss my nephew's big moment in life. Sigh! I've been terribly negligent as an uncle. How about this, Tiancheng, Uncle will give you a big red envelope as an apology, how's that?"

"Come on, Uncle, what are you saying? We're family; there's no need for apologies. You're being too formal! By the way, Uncle, is this your newest disciple, Zhang Beixing, Mr. Zhang?" Liu Tiancheng asked, turning his head towards Zhang Beixing.

Hearing this, Zhang Beixing gave a slight smile and then reached out his hand, "Hello, Brother Tiancheng. I'm Zhang Beixing, Teacher Liu's disciple."

"Hello, hello! I'm Liu Tiancheng, Uncle Liu's nephew. Just call me Tiancheng," Liu Tiancheng said. "So, shall we get in the car? You've both been on a train all morning; you must be hungry. My mom found out that Uncle and Mr. Zhang were coming, so she went out early to buy groceries and has been cooking up a lot of substantial dishes. She was still at it when I left. By the time we get home, everything should be ready."

Hearing Liu Tiancheng, Liu Yi and Zhang Beixing nodded, then got into the car, which drove into the city.

「About half an hour later.」

The car stopped in front of a siheyuan.

As Liu Yi and Zhang Beixing got out of the car, Liu Yi looked at the place where he had lived for over twenty years and was somewhat moved.

Zhang Beixing, for his part, was secretly shocked. Teacher Liu really is hiding his light under a bushel! To have a siheyuan in Yanjing, and just outside the Second Ring Road at that! Damn.

"Teacher Liu, I had no idea you were from such a wealthy family!" Zhang Beixing said, looking at Liu Yi with deep feeling.

No wonder I'd often heard in my previous life that university teachers and professors were the most incredible people one could ever meet. At first, I hadn't taken it seriously. But now, it seems that saying is spot on!

Hearing this, Liu Yi raised an eyebrow. He understood what Zhang Beixing meant, so he waved his hand and said, "I'm not from any wealthy family. This siheyuan was passed down from our ancestors; it doesn't have any real connection to us in that sense."

"Eh, you can't say that. If it's been passed down from your ancestors, isn't it yours as well? Just this siheyuan, if you sold it, wouldn't you make tens of millions?" Zhang Beixing said, thinking Liu Yi was being modest.

Liu Yi was dumbfounded. "Tens of millions? What are you rambling about now? Do you really think siheyuans can be sold? The government outlawed that long ago. If it were possible, my brother would have sold it ages ago. Would I still be teaching at Shi University?"

So that's how it is!

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