"Peng Xueting! Where are you going?" Zhang Qiang went over and greeted her with a smile.
Peng Xueting wore a beige floral dress and small leather shoes. Two braids hung down her back. Her big eyes and round face made her look very cute.
She smiled and said, "Going out to buy some things with classmates. What are you doing there?"
Zhang Qiang glanced at the people next to him, "Go out for a walk with your buddies, you guys go ahead, be careful on the bus!"
He also acted as if he cared about others, which made him seem a bit pretentious than usual.
Xu Xiangyang thought to himself, "This guy always acts so serious in front of his female classmates."
Peng Xueting also noticed Xu Xiangyang, smiled and nodded at him, then told Zhang Qiang something and left with her classmates.
Watching her departing figure, Zhang Qiang sighed and said, "Look, this is what youth is all about!"
He's talking as if he's decades old.
Xu Xiangyang rolled his eyes. "You're only twenty-six, not old, you still have your youth."
I used to think that youth was only for teenagers, but now that I'm in my twenties, I see that others are just as youthful.
The two left school and went to the park for a while. Besides studying, Zhang Qiang was good at all kinds of recreational sports.
Inline skating is also very stylish, with all sorts of impressive moves.
Seeing his expression, Xu Xiangyang really wanted to pretend he didn't know him...
However, the girls seemed to like him quite a bit, and they all watched Zhang Qiang show off his skills.
After playing all afternoon, the two of them went to the most famous smoked and braised restaurant in the vicinity.
The roast chicken here is the most famous, especially when it's fresh out of the oven—it's fragrant and tender.
Zhang Qiang came in and ordered a roast chicken and a bottle of beer.
Xu Xiangyang quickly stopped him, saying, "Let's skip the beer. I'm not afraid of spending money, but if you drink too much, I won't have time to take you home unless you want to live on the street."
We need to make this clear beforehand; last time we dragged this dead pig back, it nearly killed him.
Don't even mention it, let him suffer any more!
Zhang Qiang chuckled and said, "I definitely won't drink too much this time. Last time I went home for vacation, I drank several times, and I was fine with beer!"
That wasn't a lie, but he was drinking baijiu (Chinese liquor), and he could drink a whole glass!
Seeing his confident demeanor, Xu Xiangyang thought for a moment and then ordered beer.
The two sat at a table in the corner, with a plate of hand-shredded roast chicken and a plate of cold cucumber and pig's ear salad.
Another person ordered a bowl of beef noodles; it couldn't be better.
The food is delicious, and the money is beautiful too!
A roast chicken costs two yuan, a pig's ear costs one yuan, and two bowls of noodles cost two yuan and forty cents. And that doesn't even include the fare.
However, what they gave was quite generous; the beef noodles were topped with a thick layer of beef slices.
"One smoked and braised meat platter, please..."
Xu Xiangyang recognized the voice and turned around to see Li Nan.
Today is the first day of school, and he hasn't seen this person yet. He thought they had been transferred to another class, but all the other students are here.
When Li Nan came over to find a seat, she also saw Xu Xiangyang.
Beside her was Luo Yulan, and a tall man with a cold demeanor and eyes that seemed to be those of an eagle.
"Xu, Zhang." Although Li Nan was mindful of her mother, she still came over to greet them.
This is a matter of manners.
Xu Xiangyang and the other person greeted each other as well. They sat diagonally opposite each other, near the window.
The two continued eating with their heads down, no longer looking at them.
Luo Yulan was unhappy that Li Nan went to greet her, but she frowned and didn't say anything.
She said to the man sitting opposite her, "Xiao Fan, come to our house for dinner tomorrow. Li Nan's father isn't here today, and our housekeeper is on holiday, so we can only eat here."
Fan Yonghe replied calmly, "It's normal for Uncle Li to be busy, I understand. Aunt Lan, don't worry, I can eat anywhere."
Luo Yulan nodded in satisfaction and said to Li Nan beside her, "Nan Nan, pour some water for Xiao Fan."
Although Li Nan was unwilling, she still obediently did as she was told, feeling very annoyed.
Xu Xiangyang gestured for Zhang Qiang to eat quickly, as they were almost finished eating as well.
Although Zhang Qiang was reluctant to finish the food so quickly, he still ate it obediently.
Meat must be chewed slowly and carefully to fully appreciate its flavor.
I ate it so fast that I didn't really taste anything, I just knew it smelled good.
The two finished eating quickly, got up to say goodbye to Li Nan, and then left.
"Are they Li Nan's classmates?" Fan Yonghe asked, glancing at the two figures as they left.
Before Li Nan could speak, Luo Yulan interjected, "They're just ordinary classmates. My Nan Nan is polite; even if they're not very familiar with a classmate, she'll still greet them when she sees them."
After saying that, she smiled and looked at Li Nan, signaling her to speak less.
Li Nan didn't say anything, just stared blankly at the teacup in front of her.
Fan Yonghe glanced thoughtfully at the person opposite him, then didn't ask anything further.
Zhang Qiang patted his stomach, let out a burp, and said, "Brother Yang, it's great to work with you. I can eat as much meat as I want!"
Although he held a high position in his family, most families could only afford to buy a few pounds of meat a month to make dumplings.
If we don't make dumplings, no one will eat many anyway, so everyone can have some.
It's convenient to come to school, and the meat and vegetables in the cafeteria are cheap. The portions are smaller compared to outside, but the prices are also lower.
Xu Xiangyang glanced at him; most young people these days are like Zhang Qiang.
If I don't go to school, I work. My biggest wish is to have meat to eat every day and to be able to eat my fill.
Then, when you get married, you'll have a private room.
Most young people think this way nowadays; there's no way around it, it's been like this for many years.
The whole family was crammed together, and they could hear each other talking and turning over in their sleep.
Having a small single room is already a great satisfaction, and it's also the hardest thing to have.
Xu Xiangyang walked home, while Zhang Qiang went straight back.
Since there were no more shuttle buses at night, he walked for a while and then rode his bicycle home.
The courtyard had been tidied up long ago; it was all done by Feng Jiunian and his men.
The house was fully equipped with all the daily necessities, and he had everything he needed.
After all, having space means you have everything you need; it's like carrying a home with you wherever you go.
After checking the goods inside the space, Xu Xiangyang thought about going to sleep.
He still needs to give Feng Jiunian something after class tomorrow.
He has to study and do business every day. Who is busier than him?
The next day, Xu Xiangyang got up and went to school, and then went to deliver things to Feng Jiunian.
We were so busy that it was already evening; it was incredibly hectic.
Feng Jiunian wanted him to stay for dinner, but Xu Xiangyang refused.
He just wants to go back, take a shower, and then get some sleep.
Since arriving in Beiping, he has not had a proper rest.
He was either busy with business or going to school.
I never imagined I would be this busy; I wish I could be two people in one.
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