Chapter 58: Big City, Small Love (Part 2) Liangliang's Troubles. ...

The next morning, the three of them gathered in the square. With the lights on, they watched the people coming and going. They couldn't help but feel uneasy, saying, "Why did we meet in such broad daylight?"

Chi Xiaoxia shook the keys in her hand and said, "It's work time now, everyone is crowded in the office, come with me."

Chi Xiaoxia glanced at Wei Yuanye and asked calmly, "How are you feeling?"

Wei Yuanye: "What's wrong with my body?"

He had truly forgotten, and only after Zhang Deng reminded him did he remember and said, "Not bad."

Zhang Deng said, "Wei Yuanye has already promised me that he will no longer work on the front lines."

Chi Xiaoxia was a little surprised and glanced at Wei Yuanye, but Wei Yuanye was very tall and didn't notice his gaze. However, it might also be because Wei Yuanye's attention was not on him. Most of the time, Wei Yuanye only paid attention to Zhang Deng. He was carrying Zhang Deng's red schoolbag, standing behind Zhang Deng on the right, following him slowly and almost not saying a word.

Chi Xiaoxia asked, "How did you convince him?"

"I didn't," Zhang Deng said. "He said so himself."

Chi Xiaoxia seemed to be a little unconvinced, but he did not continue to ask. Instead, he took Zhang Deng and walked around until he came to a very remote road. This road turned out from a park and was paved with white pebbles. At the end was a wall with a round arch on top.

Chi Xiaoxia said, "Let me tell you, this is a new one developed by my colleague. It hasn't been put into use yet, so it might still be a little unstable. We are the first batch of users."

Zhang Deng said, "Do you know?"

Chi Xiaoxia looked at him.

"I don't feel like going anymore," Zhang Deng said, "I don't think I miss Xiao Mi that much..."

Chi Xiaoxia said, "Do you have any future?"

"Why are you so afraid of death?" Chi Xiaoxia scolded him while taking out the key to open the door. Outside the door was not a time and space tunnel, but a Bagua diagram.

Zhang Deng said, "It's stupid to die from an unstable device that hasn't been released to the market."

"You are just so stupid!" Chi Xiaoxia said as he stretched out his hand towards the white dot and drew a Bagua diagram in the air. The Bagua diagram began to rotate gently, and the surrounding space seemed to have undergone some subtle changes.

Chi Xiaoxia said solemnly to Zhang Deng, "Because each of us is stupid, we have to accept our stupidity. Do you understand?"

Zhang Deng felt like he was talking nonsense, but Chi Xiaoxia had already grabbed his hand and said, "It's okay, actually. I'm just a little unsteady, so I'm still testing. Are you carsick?"

As soon as Zhang Deng said the word "dizzy", Chi Xiaoxia pulled him into the Bagua diagram. Wei Yuanye followed him without thinking.

An hour later, in the McDonald's bathroom, Zhang Deng vomited violently.

When he came out after rinsing his mouth, Chi Xiaoxia and Wei Yuanye had ordered a set meal and were already eating. Wei Yuanye had not lost his phone and now there was a signal again, so he started playing his previous game again.

Zhang Deng felt like vomiting again when he saw the hamburger and French fries.

Chi Xiaoxia said, "You are such a good cook."

"One hour!" Zhang Deng said, "I was spinning like a washing machine for an entire hour!"

"What kind of physical fitness do you have? Why don't you get dizzy?"

Chi Xiaoxia was showing off his burger while expressing his admiration for its deliciousness. He also took the time to answer Zhang Deng's question: "We have been trained."

Zhang Deng was lying on Wei Yuanye's shoulder, almost dead. He saw Wei Yuanye log into his previous account, which had 99+ unread messages. Then he remembered that he seemed to have an account too.

Chi Xiaoxia said, "We've been trained to withstand all kinds of blows, and your husband is probably one of the best."

Wei Yuanye said: "It's okay actually."

"Which place?"

Wei Yuanye: "Second."

Chi Xiaoxia was a little surprised: "Who's first?"

"I forgot." Wei Yuanye thought about it, but still couldn't remember. He said, "I remembered that person before, but now I can't remember him."

Chi Xiaoxia said, "Your memory has really been damaged a lot."

"But I think I know," Chi Xiaoxia said, "if he's more tolerant than you, then his surname is Bai."

Wei Yuanye shook his head and said, "I really can't remember it. It seems to be a very special name."

Zhang Deng: "We'll know if we go back and check. Eat less. I'm treating Hu Ningning to a big dinner tonight. You guys are so full, be careful not to have more."

Chi Xiaoxia said, "I think it's impossible to find out."

"He's a fugitive," Chi Xiaoxia said, "and he's still wanted by the World Tree."

Zhang Deng: “?”

Chi Xiaoxia raised his chin towards Wei Yuanye and said, "You explain."

Wei Yuanye placed his phone on the table, crossed his legs, and casually said, "Because he was so outstanding, he had a lot of resources. Many departments wanted him and offered him a lot of conditions. But later I heard that he ran away after graduation."

"The blood in our bodies can be traced. The details are confidential. We only know that every citizen of the World Tree is marked by a special animal from another world at birth," Wei Yuanye said. "No matter where they escape to in this life, they will be found. But that person must have used some method, and we haven't found him yet."

Zhang Deng said, "Oh my God, it sounds like you are prisoners."

"Oh my God," Chi Xiaoxia said, "How dare you say that."

Zhang Deng: "Isn't that right? If you weren't prisoners, would you be marked and unable to go anywhere?"

Chi Xiaoxia glanced at Wei Yuanye, seeking his approval, and said, "Not really, right?"

Wei Yuanye remained silent.

Chi Xiaoxia said, "It's just that the work pressure is a little higher, the work is a little more dangerous, there are more colleagues who don't understand what I say, the performance evaluation is stricter, and the turnover is faster. Actually, it's not too bad."

Zhang Deng: “…”

Zhang Deng: "Wake up."

Chi Xiaoxia was also helpless. He said, "But there's always someone who has to do this. Citizens of the World Tree enjoy many privileges. They even have an infinite lifespan. They only work until they're scrapped. They never age or get sick. So there's nothing wrong with working, right?"

"Well," Zhang Deng was speechless. "If you think it's reasonable, I can't criticize it on your behalf."

But is Wei Yuanye the same? Zhang Deng glanced at Wei Yuanye and found that Wei Yuanye did not refute anything.

"Then why did that person run away?" Zhang Deng asked puzzledly.

Chi Xiaoxia said, "There are some people in this world who have a very low sense of responsibility."

"It's me." Zhang Deng said.

Chi Xiaoxia said, "You're fine."

Zhang Deng thought he was trying to comfort himself, but Chi Xiaoxia said, "Because your abilities are also weak."

Zhang Deng: “…Okay.”

Chi Xiaoxia said, "It's terrible if someone with great abilities has no sense of responsibility, because they've swallowed up a lot of the world's resources, and as a result, they haven't fulfilled their responsibilities."

Zhang Deng asked, "Just like Wei Yuanye?"

"Wei Yuanye has completely earned his keep," Chi Xiaoxia said. "He's truly a truly economical and practical talent."

Zhang Deng thought, what about Wei Yuanye’s happiness?

But he seemed to be the only one who cared about this issue, so it was inappropriate to ask.

After they finished eating, Zhang Deng contacted Hu Ningning to go see the puppy. Hu Ningning picked up the phone and asked, "I guessed you were back."

"Why?"

Hu Ningning said: "Because Wei Yuanye's account is online."

"When are you coming over?" Hu Ningning asked, "I'm on a date outside. I'll be back in about half an hour."

Zhang Deng said, "We're about the same."

Hu Ningning said cheerfully, "Okay, see you at the door."

Zhang Deng hung up the phone, and Chi Xiaoxia asked, "Doesn't she have a job? Why is she playing every day?"

"That's what I was thinking about," Zhang Deng said. "She should have graduated."

"Oh no," Zhang Deng suddenly thought of a very serious problem, "My rent!!"

Half an hour later, the tree trunks in front of the villa were withered and yellow, and only a few pots of flowers remained in the garden. The winter scenery was always so bleak.

"I'm taking a leave of absence," Hu Ningning said, wearing a black fur coat and delicate makeup. Her eyelashes were curled almost to the sky, and her light blush made her look like an urban beauty. She opened the front door, unlocked the door with her fingerprint, and said, "I thought you were missing. You've been gone for so long."

Her boyfriend followed behind them and greeted them with a smile. Zhang Deng still remembered his name and said, "Hello, Tong Ying."

Tong Ying was a little surprised and said, "Hello, Zhang Deng."

Zhang Deng was also surprised this time.

Zhang Deng asked, "Why did you drop out of school?"

Hu Ningning casually threw her luxury brand bag on the sofa and called out, "Mimi, your dad is here to see you."

"I really don't want to go to school anymore," Hu Ningning said. "There's no point in studying. I can't even make as much as I do as a photographer. My family is rich too. I don't see the point in studying."

Zhang Deng wasn't surprised. This was something Hu Ningning would do. Hu Ningning smiled and looked upstairs, saying, "Look, Xiaomi."

Zhang Deng followed his gaze and saw Xiaomi hiding at the corner of the stairs, looking at them with its eyes erect. It seemed to recognize Zhang Deng, slowly poked its head out, and then stepped down the stairs very cautiously step by step.

Hu Ningning said, "Hey, where's Ah Dai?"

The other puppet seemed to be very socially anxious and couldn't make a sound no matter how much he called out. Xiao Mi was already circling around Zhang Deng's legs, which moved Zhang Deng so much that he burst into tears.

Chi Xiaoxia said, "No way, are you really crying?"

Hu Ningning said: "He is just so sexy."

"You should go back and study."

Hu Ningning laughed: "I did it on purpose, you are sick."

Zhang Deng really missed Xiao Mi. When he was still very lonely, Xiao Mi was the only one to accompany him. He felt a kind of affection for Xiao Mi that was almost like comradeship, but Xiao Mi seemed to have just not forgotten him and had no extra feelings for him. She quickly jumped away from his arms.

Hu Ningning had already started chatting with Chi Xiaoxia. Hu Ningning opened a bottle of Evian for Chi Xiaoxia and said, "You don't like kittens."

Chi Xiaoxia said, "I don't like to cause trouble for myself."

Hu Ningning: "The kitten is fine, it doesn't really need company."

"No, no," Chi Xiaoxia waved her finger. "Raising a pet actually creates karma for yourself. Adding ties to the world will affect your overall karma."

"Karma is terrifying," Chi Xiaoxia suddenly said seriously, "You've put yourselves in a passive position too casually."

Hu Ningning nodded, took a sip of water, and turned to ask Zhang Deng: "Idol, are there any normal people around you?"

Zhang Deng forced Xiao Mi to come to the sofa and said, "You can even ask such questions. Times have really changed."

Hu Ningning said, "My mental illness has been cured, okay?"

"I don't believe it." Zhang Deng said.

Tong Ying said: "She really controlled it well."

Hu Ningning had an expression that said "what do you think?", which surprised Zhang Deng a little. Then he thought that it might be because of her relationship with Tong Ying that Hu Ningning became mentally stable. Tong Ying was the same as when he first met her, fragrant, clean and gentle, and it was obvious that she was a very emotionally stable person.

Zhang Deng said sincerely, "Thank you for your hard work."

"Please let me take care of the kids for you," Hu Ningning said. "I've been taking care of your kids for so long."

Zhang Deng said, "I can only treat you to a nice meal. I can't come back yet."

"Let's eat at home," Hu Ningning said, "You can also spend some time with Xiao Mi."

Zhang Deng ordered hot pot takeout and felt a little guilty: "Isn't it too cheap?"

Little Mi nestled in his lap, snoring and basking in the sun.

Hu Ningning said, "I don't necessarily want to blackmail you."

"Xiao Mi and I have developed feelings for each other, and I find it hard to accept you taking it away," Hu Ningning said, "Maybe it really is karma."

Zhang Deng felt that Hu Ningning seemed to have really matured a bit. Time is indeed a good medicine to change human nature. Even a wild and unruly person like Hu Ningning can say some reasonable words. He really should not be underestimated.

Hu Ningning said, "I really have something I want you to do."

"What?"

Hu Ningning hesitated and asked, "Can you broadcast it for a while? Or post a work."

Zhang Deng said: "Why? But you can."

"...Actually, some people were very worried about you," Hu Ningning said gloomily. "When you left, you didn't even say goodbye to anyone. You just disappeared suddenly. Many people thought something had happened to you."

Zhang Deng said "Oh" repeatedly and realized that what he did seemed to be wrong.

He has not yet realized that he has a group of people who like him on the Internet. He still thinks he can handle his own affairs and has no awareness of reporting. It seems that he has indeed caused trouble for others.

Zhang Deng still remembers that some girls liked him very much at that time. They kept expressing their love for him in the live broadcast room and projected a lot of emotions on him.

Zhang Deng suddenly remembered that Wei Yuanye had logged into his account to check it out, but he didn't.

He was completely unaware of this.

Seeing that he was blaming himself, Hu Ningning said, "Why don't you just live stream while you're having dinner tonight and tell everyone you're busy?"

But Zhang Deng still had something to worry about: "Are there still many people scolding me?"

"Who will remember?" Hu Ningning said a wise saying, "Love lasts longer than hate, don't worry."

This sentence is quite eye-opening.

Hu Ningning said: "The love of us star-chasing girls is timeless. Those who hate you have long forgotten the cause and effect. When they grow up, they will realize how stupid they were and will just run away when they see you."

Zhang Deng said: "This is very inhumane."

"Reasoning about human nature is the most anti-human thing," said Hu Ningning.

Zhang Deng said, "I have a new respect for you."

Hu Ningning hummed, and Tong Ying smiled and said, "She's been doing a podcast recently and has learned a lot."

Zhang Deng was genuinely surprised. Hu Ningning said unnaturally, "It's just the beginning. We don't have any fans yet."

"Podcast?" Chi Xiaoxia asked, "I know what you're talking about."

"Celebrity chasing, crystals, love, zodiac signs," Tong Ying listed them all, "She talks about whatever she likes."

Zhang Deng said, "It's such a perfect match for your major. How did you come up with that?"

"That was my suggestion," Tong Ying said. "I'm usually too busy with work to listen to her, so I suggested she release a podcast. If I have time, I'll listen to it."

Zhang Deng: “…”

Zhang Deng glanced at Wei Yuanye.

Wei Yuanye seemed to be assisted by God and said, "But I have time to listen."

Hu Ningning sneered and said, "It doesn't matter what Brother Wei has adjusted it to."