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The Fortress is not paradise; it is still a place where the strong prey on the weak.

Just like Song Xiaozhu said, her profession was not outstanding. Rather than suffering cold looks and discrimination in the Fortress, she might as well go out and make a name for herself.

Tian Man saw an opportunity.

With Song Xiaozhu's abilities, she might actually be able to establish herself in the Garbage Mountain and build her own power base, just like Old Madam Hu and Mu Qing!

If he follows her now, could he become a second-in-command like Chen and Wang Manzi in a few years?

Even being a recycling station manager like Xia Fengshou would be fine!

Song Xiaozhu is so young, she definitely won't be as laid-back as Master Bai.

She endures the highly polluted environment, preferring to die rather than leave this Garbage Mountain —what is she after?

--Unwilling to lag behind others!

Tian Man understood.

At this moment, he saw a turning point in his life, and he was determined to seize this opportunity!

Song Xiaozhu noticed Tian Man's gaze and sensed the change in his expression, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't imagine what kind of person she was being imagined to be.

Where did this ambitious "tyrant" come from?

She didn't...

At least, not now, not now!

A series of footsteps interrupted their conversation.

Song Xiaozhu reacted quickly, first separating the axe that was placed outside with a wooden board, and then taking the only "first-class item" from Qiu Shuyu's hand and placing it behind her.

As for the peeling knife and the speed-up honey, she kept them close to her body, ready to use at any time.

Qiu Shuyu understood immediately. She looked into Song Xiaozhu's eyes, and Song Xiaozhu nodded, indicating that she didn't need to speak. Qiu Shuyu also nodded slightly, indicating that she understood.

Without a doubt, the business owners came knocking on our door.

This was within Song Xiaozhu and Qiu Shuyu's expectations, but they didn't expect it to happen a day earlier.

From this perspective, Shang Dayuan loves Shang Bao even more than we imagined.

Tian Man and Luo Liuzi also heard the commotion, but they didn't know who the newcomers were, nor did they notice the exchange of glances between Song Xiaozhu and Qiu Shuyu.

Luo Liuzi, even more curious, peeked out. "Who is it? Here for medical treatment? Master Bai isn't home... Holy crap, why is Shang Dayuan bringing his son-in-law?"

"The squad is coming this way?"

Luo Liuzi clutched the small axe tightly, thinking, "These bastards won't try to steal my axe, will they?"

Tian Man's expression hardened; he and Luo Liuzi had the same thought.

They knew nothing about the Shang Bao; all they knew was that Song Xiaozhu had a whole bunch of precious little axes.

Although Song Xiaozhu is an Awakened, the profession of "Craftsman" is obviously unrelated to combat, and she is probably like Master Bai, with almost no ability to protect herself.

Tian Man had just imagined a bright future of following the fledgling eagle and soaring high when his opportunity came.

He stepped forward without hesitation and stood guard outside the shack.

Luo Liuzi lacked the aptitude; his mind was completely focused on his precious little axe. He worried that Song Xiaozhu would be bullied, but no one else could make such a precious little thing!

He followed Tian Man and stood outside the door.

The two of them each carried two axes, striking a very imposing pose.

Shang Dayuan has a small workshop in the community, and relying on his five strong sons-in-law, he has always acted arrogantly and domineeringly.

But Tian Man and Luo Liuzi were no pushovers either; they just didn't like fighting. When it came to their own interests, they were just as fierce.

What's more, they have Qiu Shuyu behind them.

Just kidding, Qiu Shuyu alone could handle at least one of the sons-in-law of the Shang family in her hometown!

Shang Dayuan stormed into the Bai Jing shack, his mind filled with thoughts of his good-for-nothing son who had forgotten all about home.

It was during the famine season, and not only did he not help, he also caused trouble for his family.

Having been away from home for two days, Shang Dayuan was annoyed by his wife's crying and went out to look for her. Little did he know that Shang Bao, that scoundrel, would take advantage of Bai Jing's absence from the shack and set his sights on the girl he had picked up.

Shang Dayuan was very confident. With his prestige in the community, no vagrant would dare to lay a finger on Shang Bao.

He wasn't worried about his safety at all; he was just angry at his lack of ambition.

That bastard actually stayed at Master Bai's place for two days.

He probably really has his eye on that girl.

All Shang Dayuan could think about was killing that girl.

Even if it offends Bai Jing, we cannot let her stay.

Shang Bao is going to live in the city as a "citizen" in the future, so he can't marry a burden or have an illegitimate child.

I heard that the women in the Fortress are extremely precious; if Shang Bao had a child in the Garbage Mountain, they wouldn't want to marry him!

Throughout his journey, Shang Dayuan had only considered the future of the business, never imagining he would never see his son again.

They arrived at the two door gods standing outside the shack.

His eldest son-in-law Kang Laifu, asked in surprise, "Master Bai is back?"

Shang Dayuan's heart tightened, and he felt sorry for Shang Bao: "Xiao Bao!" Bai Jing himself has no strength, but he can't withstand a bunch of people protecting him. If he gets angry, he will definitely find someone to beat up Shang Bao.

Luo Liuzi called out, "Master Shang, Master Bai isn't home. What brings you here?"

When he spoke, Kang Laifu was stunned for a moment, and Shang Dayuan's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was relieved, but it quickly became anxious again.

Bai Jing isn't home...

It wasn't that he got so angry that he hired someone to beat up the Shang Bao...

What are Tian Man and Luo Liuzi doing here?

Where are Shang Bao and that girl?

Shang Dayuan quickened his pace and arrived at the front, looking at Tian Man: "What are you doing here? Don't take advantage of Master Bai's absence to rob his shack."

Luo Liuzi was furious upon hearing this, but Tian Man quickly spoke up, laughing, "Master Shang, what are you saying? We're both legitimate lumberjacks, we wouldn't do something like this. Besides, everyone gets sick sometimes, and we're all counting on Master Bai to save our lives, how could we dare offend him?"

Shang Dayuan despised the cowards at the logging camp the most, and said with a stern face, "I'm not here to find Bai Jing, I'm here to find that bastard who never comes home!"

Shang Dayuan cursed Shang Bao all day long, not only at home, but also when he went out.

He'd mutter "bullshit" all the time, and then he'd even curse himself in the process.