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The two of them supported each other as they quickly left the dangerous alley, blending into the relatively bright crowd on the street outside, feeling a bit safer. Jiang Tao did not take Lin Wei directly home; instead, he brought her to his newly purchased courtyard house, which was still in the midst of simple renovations. Although it wasn’t fully finished, it was at least safe and quiet.
After closing the courtyard door, cutting off the noise from outside, their tense nerves finally relaxed. Lin Wei could no longer hold back; she threw herself into Jiang Tao's arms and began to cry softly, her feelings of fear and anxiety bursting forth.
Jiang Tao held her tightly, gently patting her back and soothing her with soft words. He understood that what had happened tonight was a huge shock for Lin Wei, who had always lived in a stable environment.
Once Lin Wei's emotions had calmed down a bit, Jiang Tao poured her a cup of hot water, and they sat on the makeshift chairs in the courtyard.
Lin Wei looked at the swelling on Jiang Tao's arm, her eyes reddening again. "It's all my fault... If it weren't for me..."
"Foolish girl, how can this be your fault?" Jiang Tao interrupted her, taking her hand firmly. "This was bound to happen eventually. We're not in the same situation as before; our business is thriving, which inevitably attracts envy and draws some unscrupulous individuals. I was careless this time; I didn’t expect them to be so brazen."
Lin Wei looked at him with concern. "Then... what will we do in the future? You come and go so early every day..."
"Don't worry; experience is the best teacher," Jiang Tao said, his gaze becoming serious. "They didn't succeed this time and suffered a significant loss; they probably won't dare to come back for a while. But in the long run, we definitely need to prepare for a rainy day and strengthen our defenses."
He began to seriously consider safety issues. Technology was his foundation, but safety was the prerequisite for all development.
"First of all, we need to upgrade the security measures for both the shop and home," Jiang Tao said. "Tomorrow I'll buy the best locks to replace the old ones, and we need to reinforce the windows. As for the courtyard... I think we should get a dog—preferably a big one that can guard the place and provide some company."
Lin Wei nodded. "Yes, having a dog would be good."
"Secondly, I need to be more careful myself," Jiang Tao continued. "I should avoid taking small paths at night and adjust my closing times as necessary. If needed... I should get something for self-defense." He thought about some security knowledge and techniques he had encountered in his previous life; perhaps he could use his abilities and available materials to create simple alarm devices or... small gadgets that might be useful in critical moments? This thought flashed through his mind, but he kept it to himself.
"Relying solely on prevention isn't enough," Jiang Tao shifted his tone, his eyes growing more profound. "Our foundation is still too weak; we can't put all our eggs in one basket. This time it was robbery; what if next time it's more severe commercial suppression? Or if policies change and individual business owners are no longer allowed to operate? We need to lay out plans in advance and leave ourselves with multiple escape routes."
Lin Wei, sharp-witted as ever, immediately understood what he meant: "You mean... investing?"
"Exactly!" Jiang Tao affirmed with a nod. "As I mentioned before, I've been eyeing that small building with a yard; we should buy it as soon as possible! This is not just about settling down but also an investment. Property prices are still low now; they will definitely rise in the future. Also, there are some old houses in the city's older districts that are in good locations—though they look shabby now—they will definitely be useful when urban redevelopment happens. If we have the chance, we should buy a few at low prices."
He laid out his preliminary thoughts on real estate investment.
"Moreover, relying solely on repairs and renovations has its limits," he continued pondering. "I've been thinking about whether we can leverage our technological advantages and accumulated parts channels to do something else—like producing high-quality parts that are in short supply in small batches? Or see if there are suitable opportunities to invest in other industries? Perhaps clothing wholesale? Or emerging electronic products from the south?"
This conversation revealed Jiang Tao's gradually forming business blueprint for the first time to Lin Wei. It was no longer just an idea from a repair shop owner but rather thoughts from an entrepreneur with initial strategic vision.
Lin Wei listened quietly; although she hadn’t fully recovered from tonight’s fright, seeing the confidence sparkling in Jiang Tao's eyes and his plans for the future slowly calmed her racing heart. She knew that this man she chose was far from ordinary.
"I... I'll follow your lead," Lin Wei said softly as she leaned against Jiang Tao's shoulder. "Whatever you decide to do, I will support you. But you must promise me to stay safe and not put yourself in danger again."
"Don't worry; for you and our future home, I will be extra careful," Jiang Tao tightened his embrace around her arm, feeling the warmth of their mutual support fill him with strength.
Though tonight's turmoil had been thrilling, it had also stirred deeper reflections and longer-term plans within Jiang Tao's heart—like a stone thrown into a lake creating ripples. He realized that in this era of tumultuous change, truly establishing oneself and protecting those one loves required not only skill but also strength and foresight. His plans had truly begun at this moment.
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