Chapter 8, The Chubby Girl Who Haunts My Dreams

However, Chen Zhi had warned Ding Ning that the Xuan Bird was undoubtedly a very cruel creature. Regardless of the reasons, Jian Di had previously harbored a trace of pity for Ding Ning, but would show no mercy to the current Ding Ning. If Jian Di were to be encountered again, it was imperative to inform Chen Zhi immediately, otherwise, one could become bird food at any moment

After Chen Zhi signed the contract with the dog, he inquired about the current planning situation of the restaurant

After sitting in the room for a while, Chen Zhi took out his phone and sent a message to that familiar WeChat account, a message he had sent many times before, which he had been persisting with every day during this period

However, Ding Ning has now undergone a complete transformation; he is thriving at school and has become inseparable from the people on the team. Yet, books no longer hold any allure for him. Attending university may have once been his greatest dream, but now Ding Ning's aspirations have shifted. His greatest desire has become to embark on adventures with Chen Zhi and explore the true nature of the world.

After the two individuals exited the residential area, they soon entered the bustling city center, where indeed the flow of people was incessant. Prominently located on the main thoroughfare was the shop purchased by Chen Zhi.

The hot pot restaurant is currently in the preparation stage, named "Big Belly Food God Hot Pot Restaurant." Liu Xiaohong and her mother are the managers, while the dog serves as the business operator, waiter, security, and general helper.

What’s wrong? It’s only been a few months and you don’t recognize me? Damn, you really are quite heartless...

When he just stepped out the door, he clearly saw that Fat Wei was indeed standing there

The owner of this room was once inseparable from Chen Zhi, but after an unfortunate incident, he chose to leave quietly, and since then, there has been no news of him, leading to the dissolution of Chen Zhi's team...

Everything is ready, brother! You can rest assured about my work. The tables and chairs in the restaurant, all the facilities are in perfect order. Even before the opening, quite a few people have come in to inquire. Our location is truly excellent...

After Chen Zhi reviewed some materials in the hall for a while, he watered the plants as usual, then made a cup of coffee and went upstairs. The second floor had many rooms, all with closed doors, and Chen Zhi entered one of the rooms

However, after two weeks, Ding Ning quickly accepted all these facts. Strangely, no one in the entire class, except for Ding Ning, remembered the person Lan Lan. Even the class monitor was inexplicably replaced by a girl with a pockmarked face and a cow-like nose. Yet, under Ding Ning's bed, many pencil drawings that Ding Ning had originally created were discovered, which had never been in Ding Ning's memory. On that thick stack of paper, every drawing was of Lan Lan's face, and some even depicted bloodstains.

Chen Zhi's heart suddenly tightened, leaving him speechless

Chen Zhi still stood there, looking at the plump Wei in front of him without moving. Previously, he had imagined the scene of reuniting with Wei countless times, and he had also considered the possibility that Wei might never return. However, he did not expect that their reunion would be so sudden.

Let's go! Let's go over and take a look!

This shop is a small two-story establishment, featuring a spacious and bright layout, making it very suitable for a restaurant. Recently, Gou Shifei and Liu Xiaohong invested considerable effort into the renovations, and it now presents a stylish blend of Chinese and Western elements.

Fat Wei, come back when you have figured it out, I will be waiting for you

Liu Xiaohong's mother clearly has not yet passed the excitement phase, continuously talking without end. Upon seeing Chen Zhi, Liu Xiaohong appeared noticeably excited, approaching with a smile on her face

Come in and take a look, from now on don't cook at home, just come here to eat

This place is indeed spacious and bright, directly facing the busiest commercial area in City Z, where a constant flow of people passes by. It is truly difficult to imagine that a restaurant opened in this location would not thrive

At that moment, the doorbell suddenly rang, and the person knocking on the door entered uninvited. Chen Zhi walked to the staircase and looked down, only to find it was the troublemaker dog.

Pang Wei shouted loudly, throwing a large pile of bags in front of Chen Zhi

Brother! You are truly generous, casually spending several million to buy such a large shop for Xiaohong. This is big news in our community; the aunties and older ladies on the street are all saying that you must be making a fortune outside. They are practically eager to marry their daughters to you. You are simply a talented young man and a role model of ambition

Don't just stand there foolishly, hurry up and help me get something. I've moved the entire house over here, and this journey has damn near exhausted me

For several consecutive days, Ding Ning has been unable to distinguish whether he is living in reality or in a fantasy. At times, he even doubts that Chen Zhi might be a figment of his imagination, questioning whether all of this is merely a dream. This has led Ding Ning's mother to suspect that something is wrong with him, nearly prompting her to take him to see a psychiatrist

This shop was purchased by Chen Zhi for Liu Xiaohong, just as Chen Zhi had once stated, he would certainly take care of Liu Xiaohong and her son, ensuring that they would no longer sell steamed buns at the street corner in the future

Since the incident with Lanlan that night, Ding Ning has been completely frightened to the point of being mentally impaired. Perhaps this was too shocking for a high school student who has not yet reached adulthood, and Ding Ning's psychological age is clearly somewhat younger.

You have returned

Good

At this moment, the dog is not in a hurry to run over; it is to have Chen Zhi sign the property lease contract so that he can proceed with the trial operation procedures

Nevertheless, Ding Ning remained heartbroken over his first love for quite some time. In his memory, Lan Lan was so pure and lovely, but in an instant, she transformed into a prehistoric monster bird, flapping its wings and flying away. This left a psychological shadow on his view of love.

However, the remark left by Jian Di before her departure truly caught Chen Zhi's attention, which was regarding Ding Ning's physical constitution. She stated that Ding Ning's body possessed an acidic constitution that would make demigods drool with envy. As for this assertion, Chen Zhi was still unable to determine its veracity.

After Chen Zhi finished speaking, he let the dog lead the way, and they walked together towards the outside of the community. To be honest, after spending 5 million to purchase that prime location shop, Chen Zhi had not gone to see it yet. During this period, he had been feeling too depressed, living alone in the Destiny Hall, feeling neither human nor ghost, and he was almost forgetting that he had once been a human being. It was just the right time to go out and get some fresh air

The warmth of Liu Xiaohong and her mother reminded Chen Zhi of some of his past sentiments, those days spent eating buns at Liu Xiaohong's home. He followed Liu Xiaohong inside and took a stroll around the restaurant.

Yet Chen Zhi still stood there, watching the back of Fat Wei, and for a moment, the darkness in his heart finally dissipated

Chen Zhi waved his hand helplessly, not expecting that after such a long time, there would still be so much gossip about him.

This is a room with only one bed, where some men's clothes and equipment are haphazardly piled on the floor, and two rolls of military parachute cord are hanging on the wall

The dog is indeed a busy individual now, as he is assisting Liu Xiaohong in opening a hot pot restaurant in the bustling city center. The location of that shop is truly a prime spot, with very convenient transportation.

At noon one day, Chen Zhi, as usual, went downstairs to open the rolling shutter door. The business at the Destiny Hall had become so desolate that it could not be any more so, yet Chen Zhi still opened the main door at the brightest moment of noon, as if hoping for someone to return

The store still needs to hire a few more staff members. Liu Xiaohong and her mother are currently interviewing waitstaff. Upon seeing Chen Zhi approaching, Liu Xiaohong's mother immediately greeted him warmly

Fat Wei saw that Chen Zhi was still unmoved, so he went up and pushed him hard.

Hurry up! Look at your pathetic appearance... Are you still waiting for me to give you a hug? I've told you so many times, I certainly won't engage in that kind of relationship with you...

After finishing his words, Pang Wei carried his luggage and walked towards the Destiny Hall

Ah, Xiaozhi, you have come! You have been cooped up in your room for quite some time, and we did not dare to call for you.

Look how respectable this restaurant is! This is all thanks to you. Rest assured, we will manage it well and not let your efforts go to waste. You have truly made it big! To take out 5 million like this, if your mother were watching from above and saw all of this...

Just as Chen Zhi was looking down from the window on the second floor, a familiar shadow suddenly appeared in his line of sight, causing a slight tremor in his heart, and he quickly walked down the stairs.

What’s going on? Aren’t you welcoming me back? To be honest, have you taken over my room? That’s really inconsiderate, I need to go back and check right away...

After sending the message on WeChat, there was still no reply, and it seemed as if the person on the other end had vanished from the world.

It is said that the dog confessed to Liu Xiaohong many times recently, but was straightforwardly rejected by her. The reason for this... It is estimated that now even the dog in this residential area knows that Liu Xiaohong has always been in love with Chen Zhi.

Enough! Enough!