After a hearty breakfast, An Yang took the twin brothers to deliver breakfast to Chen Hongyan. Meanwhile, Anxin hopped into the Jeep with Bai Yichen, who drove her to the alley where Kai Zi’s rental company was located.

At the alley entrance, Anxin got out of the car and waved goodbye to Bai Yichen.

“I’m off now. Drive safely on your way to work!”

The man sat in the driver’s seat, his sharp profile illuminated by the soft morning light filtering through the window, making him look even more handsome. Running a hand through his bangs, he said calmly,
“Got it. If anything comes up, call the number I gave you. They’ll find a way to get the message to me.”

Glancing at the sky, Anxin nodded and began walking into the alley, calling back,
“Alright, see you tonight!”

“Mm.”

Bai Yichen nodded, sitting still as he watched her retreating figure. Taking out a cigarette, he lit it and placed it in his mouth.

It wasn’t until Anxin’s silhouette disappeared into the alley that Bai Yichen started the car and drove toward another alley. He parked the Jeep in front of a courtyard and stepped out.

Knocking gently on the gate, he soon heard footsteps and an impatient voice from within.

“Who’s there? Hang on!”

This was followed by the clatter of a basin hitting the ground. A few minutes later, Hu Zi, with wet hair and a damp forehead, opened the gate. Upon seeing Bai Yichen, his mouth dropped open in surprise.

“Big Brother, what brings you here so early?”

Usually, Bai Yichen visited in the afternoons or after work and always gave advance notice. This unannounced morning visit was unexpected.

Bai Yichen, however, had no intention of revealing that he had spent the night in the provincial capital. Without a word, he stepped into the courtyard. Noticing how unusually quiet it was, his brows furrowed slightly.

“Where is everyone?”

The courtyard was typically lively with a rowdy group of young men laughing, joking, and sometimes play-fighting. The current silence felt out of place.

Hu Zi scratched his head awkwardly and explained,
“Uh… everyone’s still sleeping, Big Brother.”

He himself had only woken up to relieve himself when he heard the knocking and came to open the door. Otherwise, he had planned to crawl back into bed for a second nap.

Bai Yichen didn’t respond, merely found a spot to sit. Feeling uneasy, Hu Zi quickly asked,
“Big Brother, is something wrong? Should I wake everyone up?”

Waving dismissively, Bai Yichen replied nonchalantly,
“Let them sleep. No need to disturb their rare chance to rest.”

“… So, you just came to visit?”

It was hard for Hu Zi to believe that Bai Yichen had come so early just to drop by. But surprisingly, that was precisely the case. Bai Yichen looked at him calmly and said,
“No particular reason. Just wanted to check in.”

Hu Zi: “…”

Seeing Hu Zi standing stiffly and unsure of what to do, Bai Yichen asked casually,
“By the way, how’s the batch of goods we brought back recently?”

Finally, something concrete to discuss. Hu Zi, who had been on edge, felt some relief and quickly reported,
“It’s going well. This batch is selling even faster than the last. We’ve already moved two-thirds of it, and the rest should be gone in a few days.”

Assuming this was Bai Yichen’s main reason for visiting, Hu Zi relaxed slightly. But once again, Bai Yichen shifted gears.

“How’s the truck? Has it been used for anything lately?”

He hadn’t forgotten about Anxin’s transportation project. If the truck was currently idle in the provincial capital, it could be useful for helping her.

Hu Zi blinked, caught off guard by the sudden change in topic. Nonetheless, he answered honestly,
“San Zi took it to the south side of the city for a delivery. It should be back by the afternoon.”

Bai Yichen’s eyes lit up, and he slapped the table in satisfaction.
“Back in the afternoon? Perfect. Once it’s back, make sure to fill the tank and leave it in the courtyard. I’ll need it for something urgent.”

Hu Zi was perplexed.
“Big Brother, what’s so urgent? You always drive the Jeep from your team. Why the sudden need for the truck?”

The Jeep was far more comfortable and stylish than their delivery truck. Plus, Bai Yichen had never shown any interest in the truck before.

Noticing Hu Zi’s confusion, Bai Yichen dismissed it casually.
“You don’t need to know the details. Just make sure the truck is ready for me.”

The Big Brother is the Big Brother. Does he need to report to others when doing things?

While Hu Zi was efficient and reliable, his habit of asking too many questions was irksome. Seeing Bai Yichen’s slight annoyance, Hu Zi hesitated before finally nodding.
“Alright, fine!”

After all, the truck was Bai Yichen’s personal purchase. Whether he used it or not was entirely his call. Why was Hu Zi overthinking it? Better to focus on getting back to bed for a nap.

Satisfied, Bai Yichen stood and prepared to leave.
“Okay, Hu Zi. Go back to sleep. I’ve got to head back to the countryside for work.”

Watching Bai Yichen’s retreating figure, Hu Zi yawned and waved.
“Take care, Big Brother!”

And with that, he returned to his room, ready to continue his slumber.