Zhang Cheng watched Liu Yihan's light-footed figure, shook his head almost imperceptibly, walked to the door, and closed it tightly.
He turned around and looked at Zhou Qiyuan, who was still chuckling to himself.
“Brother Zhou, you should know my background. I, Zhang Cheng, am a married man.”
Zhang Cheng's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.
"As Liu Yihan's brother-in-law, you should advise her to avoid suspicion, instead of stirring things up here."
Zhou Qiyuan's smile froze, and he coughed awkwardly.
"Brother Zhang, it's a misunderstanding, a complete misunderstanding. I admire your abilities, and if you were still unmarried, I would naturally be happy to see you get married."
Right now, I genuinely hope you and Yihan can become friends, so you can look out for each other.
"Friends?" Zhang Cheng's lips curled into a half-smile. "Brother Zhou, do you think there's such a thing as pure friendship between men and women?"
Just as Zhou Qiyuan was about to argue, "Brother, you are mistaken," Zhang Cheng waved his hand, cutting him off:
"Brother Zhou, I'm afraid we won't be able to have dinner at your place tonight. I really have other important matters to attend to."
Zhou Qiyuan's eyebrows twitched, and he finally sighed softly, silently thinking: Yihan,
It's not that my brother-in-law didn't try his best; it's just that this kid is no ordinary person and is difficult to tame.
"Alright then." Zhou Qiyuan forced a smile. "I'll definitely try your sister-in-law's cooking another day."
"Definitely." Zhang Cheng smiled and pointed to several sacks in the corner. "Brother Zhou, these Panax notoginseng and Polygonatum sibiricum can be stored here for now."
"Absolutely!"
"Then I'll take my leave."
"Take care, brother, I'll see you off!"
Zhou Qiyuan watched Zhang Cheng walk out of the hospital, get on the women's bicycle, and disappear into the crowd.
Zhang Cheng arrived at the Treasury Bond Repurchase Center on South Street.
The area outside the shop was even more bustling than it had been a few days ago.
The neighbors are now whispering that this Treasury Bond Repurchase Center is probably government-backed.
Otherwise, why would the police officers at the police station be so energetic, sweeping through the city to eliminate the remnants of the machete gang?
Zhang Da Nao and Zhang Jianhao were also in the shop, but they just stood there, staring at each other, unable to get involved, their faces full of unease.
Standing next to Li Yuanyuan, they looked like two door gods.
It wasn't until 6:30 p.m. that Li Yuanyuan saw off the last guest. She was so tired that she could hardly straighten her back, but her face was flushed with excitement.
"Take these for now, in case of emergency."
Zhang Cheng took out five stacks of brand-new ten-yuan notes from his large bag, totaling ten thousand yuan, and placed them on the counter.
Li Yuanyuan's eyes widened instantly, and her breathing became rapid as she stared at the thick stack of five wads of cash.
"Zhang Cheng, do you... do you really think the government will fully redeem these treasury bonds?"
Li Yuanyuan's voice trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly.
“We should naturally believe things issued by the government.” Zhang Cheng smiled, turning his gaze to Zhang Danao and Zhang Jianhao.
"These next two days, you two should follow Li Yuanyuan, learn more, observe more, and memorize more."
Once you get the hang of it, you'll have to go to the surrounding towns and villages to collect coupons for me.
"Brother, don't worry! We promise to study hard and remember everything!" Zhang Jianhao patted his chest, making a solemn vow.
"Alright, let's pack up and go eat!"
The four locked the shop door and headed straight for the state-run hotel.
The Treasury Bond Repurchase Center was a resounding success on its opening day, and Zhang Cheng was naturally generous with his gifts.
Six dishes and a soup filled the table.
Zhang Jianhao, who was illiterate, naturally couldn't understand the price list, so he leaned close to Li Yuanyuan's ear and whispered his inquiry.
When he heard that a plate of ordinary twice-cooked pork cost eight yuan, his eyes almost popped out of his head in shock.
After paying the bill, the group left the restaurant. Zhang Jianhao was still there, counting on his fingers and muttering to himself.
"What are you thinking about!" Zhang Da Tou nudged him with his shoulder.
"I'm thinking that when spring comes and the weather gets warmer, I'll go back to the village and catch some pheasants and rabbits to sell to this state-run restaurant..."
"A car!"
Before Zhang Jianhao could finish speaking, his eyes suddenly lit up as he pointed to a black sedan parked on the roadside not far away.
His face was filled with undisguised envy.
Zhang Cheng looked in the direction he pointed and was also slightly taken aback.
The car body had smooth lines and a shiny black finish, gleaming faintly under the streetlights.
Cadillac?
These days, imported luxury cars like Cadillacs are priced in a way that puts them out of reach for most people.
Zhang Cheng wasn't entirely sure of the exact amount, but it was definitely at least 200,000.
Zhang Jianhao and his friends naturally didn't recognize the brand; in their simple understanding,
Cars with four wheels are rare and unattainable.
To Zhang Cheng's surprise, as they approached, the rear window of the Cadillac slowly rolled down.
A young man's face appeared behind the car window; he was dressed in a suit and had a resolute expression.
With a faint smile on his lips, he nodded slightly to Zhang Cheng.
Zhang Cheng was certain he didn't know this person. But since the other party had shown goodwill, he returned the smile.
"Zhang Cheng, may I hop in and have a chat?"
When they were still about ten meters away from the Cadillac, the young man inside the car suddenly spoke, his voice gentle yet carrying an irresistible aura.
Upon hearing this, Li Yuanyuan, Zhang Danao, and Zhang Jianhao all turned their attention to Zhang Cheng.
Zhang Cheng frowned slightly, feeling suspicious, but he didn't stop walking and slowly stepped forward.
The driver's side door opened, and a driver, also dressed in a sharp suit, stepped out.
He quickly walked around and respectfully opened the passenger door for Zhang Cheng.
Without hesitation, Zhang Cheng ducked and climbed inside. He turned to look at the young man in the back seat, his eyes filled with suspicion: "And who are you?"
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