The two stopped mentioning Li Nan and started talking about academic issues.
Zhang Qiang's grades were not as good as Xu Xiangyang's, so he always asked him for help when he had questions.
We're all in the same dorm, so there's nothing to be embarrassed about.
In the afternoon, Xu Xiangyang wanted to eat something nice. He glanced at Zhang Qiang next to him, thought for a moment, and decided to bring him along.
The two of them are good classmates, and they're in the same major, so they're bound to interact in the future.
Now that things are going well, if anything happens in the future, just let me know and it will be effective.
"Xu Xiangyang, tell the truth, is your family a cadre family?" Zhang Qiang looked at the two meat dishes on the table.
A twice-cooked pork dish, a braised pork rib dish, plus a steamed bun, and this meal cost almost three yuan.
Their school gives them a ten-yuan subsidy every month, which is enough for their daily food, drink, and clothing. Where would they get the money to eat out?
They've known each other for a year, and this is the first time they've gone out to eat together.
Xu Xiangyang smiled but didn't say anything. A cadre? You could say that.
Zhang Qiang had always thought that Xu Xiangyang's daily life was quite comfortable, but he didn't think it would be necessary for him to order two meat dishes at a restaurant.
He did take me out to eat, probably to treat me to a meal?
Upon realizing this, he suddenly felt very embarrassed.
"Xu Xiangyang, I'll treat you again later. Next month when I get my allowance, I'll take you out for a nice meal."
He continued, "Of course, I can only order one meat dish, please don't mind!"
Zhang Qiang's own circumstances weren't particularly good; he came from a working-class family, but his family was large.
It's already good enough if I don't have to subsidize my family every month. Ten yuan for treating someone to a meal would take a whole month to cover.
Xu Xiangyang naturally knew that he had a hard time, and that things were usually quite difficult for him.
"No need, we can talk about it after you start working."
He bought two more bottles of beer, knowing Zhang Qiang's alcohol tolerance, so he only bought two.
He realized he was glad he only bought two bottles.
Zhang Qiang was out of control after drinking just one bottle; he was completely disoriented. He had never drunk alcohol at home before, and it was a miracle he didn't vomit on his first drink.
Xu Xiangyang regretted it a little. He helped the person back to the dormitory and almost kicked the person out.
"You're really something." He tossed the person onto the bed, then turned to pour himself a glass of water.
Zhang Qiang was in a daze, pretending to be dead, lying there motionless.
Chen Deliang, who was in the lower bunk next to him, smelled the alcohol and couldn't help but smack his lips.
"Hey, you two went out for a drink?" He was also craving alcohol; he used to sneak a few sips when he was working in the countryside.
Since he came here to study, he hasn't had any spare money to buy alcohol.
Xu Xiangyang nodded, then washed up and nimbly climbed onto the upper bunk.
Chen Deliang pursed his lips, thinking to himself, "These two really know how to enjoy themselves; they're even going out for drinks."
When Zhang Qiang woke up the next morning, he felt that nothing was wrong.
However, I really have no memory of it; I don't even know how I got back.
"Brother Yang, how did I get back?" He gently shook his head, then looked at the person who was tidying up his clothes.
Xu Xiangyang straightened his shirt, turned around and said, "You? You flew back."
He was furious. This kid didn't look that fat, but he was really heavy to drag around.
Fortunately, he persisted in exercising, otherwise he really wouldn't have been able to lift a finger.
Zhang Qiang smiled sheepishly, "Let's go eat, it's on me!"
Their cafeteria provides everything for free, except for a few items that cost money, such as meat, eggs, and bean products.
Before Xu Xiangyang could say anything, Chen Deliang said, "Zhang Qiang, you drank yesterday? What, did Xu treat you? You only treated him to breakfast? Breakfast in our cafeteria is free."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Qiang frowned and immediately became angry. "What? Did I say you absolutely have to eat it? What's it to you?"
This person always has this weird, sarcastic attitude; it's so annoying.
Xu Xiangyang didn't like him either, and everyone in the dormitory treated him indifferently.
He said directly to Zhang Qiang, "Shall we go?"
It's pointless to talk to this kind of person.
Zhang Qiang got up, washed up, and left without even changing his clothes.
Chen Deliang rolled his eyes and then rubbed his chin.
Which classmate should I have lunch with today?
The two arrived at the cafeteria, and Xu Xiangyang ordered a bowl of rice porridge made from a mixture of rice and corn stubble.
Then I took a small pickled vegetable and two vegetarian cabbage buns.
He usually eats this too; it's good to eat something light in the morning.
Zhang Qiang took two more tea eggs, one for each of them.
This thing costs money, five cents each, it's not expensive.
Xu Xiangyang caught a glimpse of Li Nan approaching, who had a resentful expression on her face as she passed by him.
There's nothing I can do; I offended them yesterday.
He pretended not to see it and kept eating with his head down.
Zhang Qiang, who was standing to the side, sighed, "Oh dear."
His words were quite meaningful, but no one paid any attention.
After lunch, Xu Xiangyang went to class, and then he had to go to the department store.
I haven't gone to see them since I placed my order last time.
Because he had informed the factory in advance, the clothes were already made and all he needed to do was deliver them.
Seeing that he was about to leave, Zhang Qiang insisted on following him.
"I'm out running errands," Xu Xiangyang said helplessly, looking at him.
This is no serious business; he never talks about work-related matters with anyone.
Zhang Qiang disagreed, and said with a wicked grin, "Are you going to see your girlfriend? You didn't even pay attention to someone as beautiful as Li Nan. If you ask me, you must be keeping her hidden away!"
The two of them rarely go out together, except when shopping.
Xu Xiangyang goes out frequently, which clearly indicates something is wrong with him.
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