Xu Xiangyang suddenly raised his hand, about to punch someone.
Suddenly, a person darted out from the side.
"What are you doing? It's not impressive for two people to bully one!"
The man roared and then quickly dispatched the two men.
Before Wang Ping'an and the others could react, they were lying on the ground.
What's going on?
Not only were they stunned, but Xu Xiangyang was also taken aback.
Who is this hero? He's incredibly powerful!
He looked at the person in front of him. The person was a little over 1.7 meters tall, very thin, and had dark skin.
She had short hair and looked very energetic. She turned around and smiled at herself.
"Comrade, are you alright?" He smiled, revealing his white teeth, and looked rather simple and honest.
Xu Xiangyang shook his head. He never expected that a guy who was half a head shorter than Wang Ping'an and the other man could have such explosive power.
Seeing him shake his head, the man turned and left.
Watching the person's departing figure, Xu Xiangyang felt that he had nowhere to vent the energy he had just saved up.
However, Wang Ping'an and the other man didn't dare to do it anymore. While they were talking, they had already scrambled away.
Back at school, as I passed Zhang Qiang's classroom, this guy suddenly jumped out.
"Brother Yang!"
Xu Xiangyang, who had been lost in thought, was startled by this. "What are you doing? Can't you act like a normal person?"
I'm fed up with how they're always so easily startled!
Zhang Qiang chuckled and said, "My brother's here. I'll treat you guys to a meal at a restaurant tonight!"
He hasn't used his subsidy for this month yet; he used five yuan last month.
I've saved up my money for this month. I'll treat them to a meal and then buy Peng Xueting a silk scarf.
Xu Xiangyang raised an eyebrow and asked, "You're rich? It's not that I'm looking down on you, but you haven't bought your girlfriend any gifts?"
Logically, if everyone is frugal, they can save money from these subsidies. However, people at this age tend to be very competitive, so whether or not it's enough for some people is another matter.
People like Zhang Qiang, after getting a girlfriend, are left with absolutely no money.
Shouldn't we at least treat them to a meal at a restaurant once a month?
Even if things don't go well, you still have to have a meal and buy a gift, which will cost several dollars.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Qiang waved his hand dismissively, "What's this? Just wait for me after class this afternoon!"
Regardless, he's often taken advantage of Xu Xiangyang's meals, so it's only right that he treats him this time.
He used to be reluctant to spend money, but now that he has a budget of five yuan, he has to make sure that people are well-fed.
Xu Xiangyang didn't refuse; he had to make the kid bleed a little.
I should treat him to a meal, since I was the one who introduced him to Peng Xueting.
After school in the afternoon, Zhang Qiang still had classes, so he sat outside waiting.
The weather is pretty good today; it's much better now that spring has arrived.
Don't be fooled by the fact that you can wear a light jacket in Beiping; in Northeast China, you'd probably need to wear a light cotton-padded coat.
After waiting for a while, Xu Xiangyang didn't see Zhang Qiang, but instead saw Liu Xiaoqing.
The man didn't come up to greet him; instead, he stood there quietly watching him.
Xu Xiangyang frowned, feeling a little uneasy under her gaze.
What are you doing? Does she intend to force herself on me in broad daylight?
However, Liu Xiaoqing did not come over; she stood there for a while and then left.
This surprised him somewhat, but he also felt that the man was very self-aware.
Otherwise, he would definitely say a few more hurtful things to her.
Not long after, Zhang Qiang came out and made arrangements to go to the state-run restaurant outside the school gate.
This place is usually frequented by students who want to improve their lives, or by teachers and professors who come occasionally.
"My brother is waiting at the school gate. I'll introduce him to you in a bit. He's really good; he's studied martial arts!" Zhang Qiang started his speech as soon as he mentioned his brother.
Anyone who didn't know better would think he was talking about his idol, but he's not his own brother at all!
"Big Brother!" Zhang Qiang stood at the gate, raised his arm and waved.
A dark-skinned, thin man responded from a distance.
A hint of surprise flashed in Xu Xiangyang's eyes. He hadn't expected it to be him.
"Is that your brother?"
"Yes, it's my brother, Zhang Liang!" Zhang Qiang nodded with a smile, then walked over quickly.
"Brother, this is Xu Xiangyang, whom I often mention, my brother Yang!" Zhang Qiang pulled Zhang Liang over and introduced the two of them.
Zhang Liang was also surprised to see Xu Xiangyang. "Hey? It's you!"
“It’s me, what a coincidence.” Xu Xiangyang nodded with a smile.
This was the person who intervened when Wang Ping'an bullied him.
I never expected that he would be Zhang Qiang's older brother. What a coincidence!
Zhang Qiang stood to the side, completely bewildered. "What, you two know each other?"
He was a little puzzled. His elder brother had never been to Beiping, let alone Xincheng. How did these two people know each other?
Xu Xiangyang recounted what had happened, and then Zhang Qiang patted his older brother on the shoulder.
"Big brother, my brother Yang is really good. I've seen him fight before, and he's incredibly ruthless!"
His tone carried a hint of admiration.
Someone tried to take advantage of Xu Xiangyang and make him pay money, but ended up being beaten so badly that his own parents wouldn't recognize him.
Although Zhang Qiang didn't know what methods he used, he knew that those moves were completely different from his older brother's martial arts.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Liang looked somewhat surprised. "So impressive? Looks like I've been meddling in other people's business today!"
If Xu Xiangyang is really that capable, then he was indeed meddling in other people's business.
However, the two of them became acquainted, and the other person had even kindly helped them.
The three of them went to the state-run restaurant across the street. Xu Xiangyang gave the cashier three cans of food and asked him to boil them in water.
Most restaurants will help in this situation, since they have already ordered food, including two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes.
"Brother Yang, what's that?" Zhang Qiang asked curiously.
Xu Xiangyang replied, "You'll definitely love it."
That's right, Zhang Qiang likes to eat meat.
People in this era probably all like to eat meat, and very few people eat vegetables.
Of course, it's also out of necessity; many more people simply can't afford meat.
Zhang Qiang was delighted to hear this; he was definitely happy to eat.
While the three of them were chatting, the food was served.
Xu Xiangyang opened the three heated cans, and the two people opposite him stared wide-eyed.
"Why is this food in a tin can?" Zhang Liang had obviously never seen canned food before and didn't even know what it was.
Zhang Qiang, standing to the side, clicked his tongue and said, "This is good stuff! Canned meat! I heard it's very expensive."
Good things are naturally expensive. Canned food is easy to preserve, and if you don't have time to buy groceries when guests come over, you can open a can.
The same applies to cooking with canned meat, which is why canned food remains popular today.
Zhang Liang felt that this trip to the city was truly amazing; he had seen all sorts of things.
The cooked food can be stored in a tin can and won't spoil for several months!
The city is great, everything is so much better there.
Xu Xiangyang watched the two talking and felt quite at ease. Most people these days are still quite simple and honest, except for a few scoundrels.
Those people only smell bad; they can't do anything else.
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