Chapter 3, Opportunities

This, Xiao Chi!

I advise you to give up this thought. Do you think it is that easy? I have been reporting for several years and have not received any notification to participate. You should not harbor any illusions with your small frame

Zhang Chi made a teasing remark to his cousin

Zhang Wu truly does not dare to approach his own biological brother, although his brother earns a considerable amount. In the United States, if you mention that you are a doctor, that person will regard you as a wealthy individual, at least of the kind who lives without worries.

The call was made by the production team, who came to inform Zhang Chi about an invitation to meet with the production team for an interview. This means that Zhang Chi has been accepted by the production team. However, this is only preliminary; the specific details will only be determined after the interview.

Zhang Wu awkwardly smiled, then with a shameless expression said: "Brother, there is a profitable opportunity here. You only need to invest 100,000, and after the New Year..."

Do not say that Zhang Chi does not believe it; even Zhang Youliang and his wife would not believe it. The cousin before us has plans in his mind that are grand in ambition, yet equally impractical. He is about to turn 30, and he is essentially a young adult living off his parents while lost in his own fantasies

Zhang Wu came to his senses and once again reached out to embrace his cousin's shoulder: "If one becomes wealthy, do not forget each other"

Upon turning my head, I discovered that my cousin had stood in front of my writing desk and was reaching out to flip through my notes

Zhang Wu could not help but laugh upon hearing this

What happened?" Zhang Chi found it a bit strange and thought to himself: What is so funny about this

"Is this to drive someone away?" Zhang Wu said with a smile

Where have you been? Hurry back, there are so many meals that still need to be delivered. Hurry up, if you don't come back soon, I will break your dog's legs!

"What? Do you look down on your brother?" Zhang Wu asked.

"Where do you need to spend money?" Zhang Wu asked, momentarily taken aback.

As he reached the door and opened it, Zhang Chi discovered a cowboy standing at his doorstep

"You have found the wrong door," Zhang Chi replied and intended to close the door.

Oh!

Do not concern yourself with my thoughts; I will not invest this 100,000 with you. You should give up on this idea, otherwise I will inform Uncle and Aunt later, saying that you intend to deceive me out of my money

"Stop! I still have use for this money. As for finding investors, I would appreciate it if you could refrain from pursuing that matter," said Zhang Chi.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chi immediately cut off the means of borrowing money

Zhang Chi was even more astonished: "You have invested in this as well?"

Zhang Wu looked at the messy notes his cousin had written, filled with all sorts of outdoor information, and asked, "What are you keeping this stuff for?"

Well, I would like to borrow your room for a while tomorrow evening

Oh, not bad! I originally thought you, an ABC, didn't understand any Chinese at all. I didn't expect you to know this phrase. Are you planning to return to China to take the entrance exam for graduate school at Tsinghua or Peking University?

Zhang Chicai does not believe a word he says, not even a single punctuation mark

Throwing the apple core in his hand into the trash can like a basketball, Zhang Wu said to Zhang Chi: "As a person with such ideals, I never expected to end up delivering takeout. When will this kind of life come to an end"

The two cousins have a good relationship. Although Zhang Wu is somewhat unreliable in his conduct, he is relatively easy to get along with. In contrast, his older cousin, Zhang Wen, who is the eldest son of their uncle, performs excellently in his studies but has a rather rigid personality. He tends to advise his two younger brothers, which ironically leads to a less harmonious relationship.

He wanted to exchange a few words with his cousin when Zhang Wu's phone rang. He took it out and his face turned pale in an instant, for the call was from his mother.

Not interested

Hello, I am Zhang Chi. Zhang Chi instantly felt happy

Zhang Chi then realized that the person who had come was not a cowboy, but his cousin Zhang Wu, the second son of his uncle and aunt.

With food in his mouth, he said in a muffled voice: "Your aunt made braised pork knuckle today, and I happened to be delivering meals over here, so I brought some for you"

Hello, may I ask if this is Mr. Zhang Chi? This is the team from the Wilderness Survival program... A middle-aged man's voice came from the other end of the phone

Aren't you?" Zhang Chi retorted

"Isn't that just nonsense? With five hundred thousand dollars, I can do so much. Don't even mention five hundred thousand; with two to three hundred thousand, my dreams would take off," said Zhang Wudao

Oh, please thank Auntie for me

Zhang Wuyi immediately forced a smile and said, "Look, I was just joking, and you took it seriously. I was just saying that I'm doing quite well in the restaurant now"

Zhang Wu was a bit dumbfounded as he listened from the side. As soon as his cousin put down his phone, he said with a bitter face: "Why, why! Why is heaven so unfair? I am so handsome, yet I haven't received a single call, while you, looking so ugly, have been chosen..."

Ha ha ha ha!

Zhang Wu is currently dressed in denim attire, sporting a small mustache, and at first glance, Zhang Chi truly did not recognize him

Zhang Chi immediately felt overwhelmed and complained, "I say, brother, don't just target me alone. Besides, there is a place in the city called a hotel. If you encounter some light beauty, just take her to the hotel. Why come to me?"

Zhang Chi responded with a sound, and from the tone, it was evident how perfunctory it was

"What is this outfit?" Zhang Chi felt a bit puzzled

Zhang Chi's academic performance was originally quite good, but upon arriving in the United States, the primary issue became the language barrier. By the time he overcame this language hurdle and considered going back to school, he would be of an age where it no longer seemed feasible. Thus, Zhang Chi became functionally illiterate in America

The two younger brothers felt uneasy in their hearts upon seeing him; if they could get along well, that would truly be something extraordinary.

Want to borrow money? No!

Zhang Wu approached and put his arm around Zhang Chi's shoulder, saying, "Look at what you're saying, who are we? We are brothers!"

Unable to borrow money, Zhang Wu raised other demands.

Zhang Chi continued to proceed in an orderly manner during the time that followed. When it was time for the interview, he visited the production team. To Zhang Chi's surprise, after talking for more than half an hour, they informed him to prepare, as the official recording of the program would begin in half a month.

You count as well

Suddenly, a phrase in Chinese came out of the cowboy's mouth

He walked past the table and picked up his phone, noticing it was an unfamiliar number. Zhang Chi thought for a moment and decided to answer it

Otherwise, this fellow would not have returned to this desolate small town in the West. This is his exact wording; "desolate" is his most direct evaluation of Forsen.

"The hall, and moreover, five garments have been issued," Zhang Chi immediately reminded his cousin

Zhang Wu entered the room and placed a large plastic box he was carrying onto Zhang Chi's desk. Noticing the fruit plate on the desk contained apples, he picked the largest and reddest one, wiped it on his clothing, and then took a bite.

It is indeed strange that for a serious person, finding a girlfriend is quite a challenge, whereas for someone like Zhang Wu, who is unreliable and engages in nonsensical chatter, finding a girlfriend is remarkably easy

Zhang Chi immediately shook his head: "What are you talking about? How could I dare to look down on you? Is there anything you need? If not, I will continue studying, and you can go on with your food delivery."

Zhang Chi was not polite at all; he directly picked up the plastic box and walked over to his refrigerator to put the pork knuckle inside.

Zhang Chi was almost amused by him: "I want to buy a ranch"

Zhang Chi now has money in his pocket. Ever since he left his uncle and aunt's restaurant, the couple handed over the 100,000 US dollars they had helped their nephew save to him for management. Naturally, Zhang Wu, this young man, thought about squeezing some money from his cousin to realize his own ambitions

If Zhang Wu were reliable, Zhang Chi would not be too concerned about money, but this individual is precisely unreliable. Graduating from a second-tier university, he has been navigating society and has engaged in numerous jobs, yet none have been successful. In the end, he has reached a point where he cannot even support himself.

Continue to study while waiting for the phone call

"Buying a ranch for one hundred thousand? Tell me what you think about that?" Upon hearing this, Zhang Wu couldn't help but laugh.

Knock knock knock

Currently, Zhang Chi knows that this gourd can serve as a portable suitcase, and the liquid that pours out, resembling jade, can accelerate the growth of plants. At the same time, this object acts like an attractor; by dripping it on a branch and letting it soak for a while, it can be used as bait. Soaking minced meat in it can attract dogs from far away.

Zhang Chi is still a novice at this stage, but Zhang Wu started at the age of 16. Goodness knows how many beds he has rocked and how many girls he has fought with, regardless of their skin color—black, white, yellow. If there were a few more colors, he could gather a rainbow, and who knows, he might even summon a dragon.

Zhang Wu has always been overshadowed by his older brother Zhang Wen since childhood, and he still has not escaped from this shadow. There is no way around it; Zhang Wen has been outstanding since he was young, excelling not only in academics but also in sports. He has been a key player on the ice hockey team from elementary school through university, and even his high school team achieved third place in the national competition, truly a model child of others.

The two brothers were chatting when suddenly Zhang Chi's phone rang

"What does it matter whether we are related by five degrees of kinship or not? We are in America, and we are just like brothers," Zhang Wuhou shamelessly declared

"I cannot be your biological brother. I think you should find Da Wen Ge instead; he is a doctor and earns quite a lot each year. He would truly be your biological brother," said Zhang Chi.

While Zhang Chi was in his small apartment watching videos and writing something, there came a knock at the door

Zhang Chidao: "I signed up to participate in the wilderness survival program, hoping to earn that 500,000 dollars"

Nevertheless, even so, Zhang Chi was very happy

After a moment of awkwardness, Zhang Wulue straightened his neck and said to Zhang Chi: "Is this the kind of person your brother is?"

It is evident that you have done too many bad deeds, tarnishing your character" Zhang Chi cast a glance at his wailing cousin and said softly

Hehe

Zhang Wu is certainly not the stereotypical image of a Chinese boy; this guy is quite the talker when he goes out, and when he boasts, he does so with remarkable flair. Not to mention, even Zhang Chi blushes upon hearing him. Yet, it is precisely this kind of person that girls tend to be fond of

Do not!

One cannot remain idle while waiting for news. Zhang Chi also watched some videos by experts to see how they live in the wild. It is not enough to just watch; one must also take notes and then find a place in the wilderness to practice. At the same time, this will provide a better understanding of the capabilities of the gourd.

The overwhelming love of a devoted mother made Zhang Wu unable to bear it any longer, and he mumbled as he walked out of Zhang Chi's small apartment, obediently continuing his life as a delivery worker