Chapter 5, Zhang Changsheng

One minute later, Zhao Lingjun and Zhang Changsheng were already embracing each other as if they had known each other for many years, like old friends.

Zhao Lingjun then carefully observed the man with the stubbly beard. The man had short hair that stood up in spikes, wore a pair of black-framed glasses, and his face was covered with a dense stubbly beard resembling a primitive forest. He was dressed in a faded denim short-sleeve shirt, the rusted collar of which had already frayed. Although the man's height did not seem tall, his physique appeared well-proportioned. In his hand, he carried an old-fashioned black cloth umbrella. What captivated Zhao Lingjun the most were Zhang Changsheng's hands. Zhang Changsheng's hands were exceptionally fair, with long and strong fingers. The man's height did not seem tall, but his physique appeared well-proportioned. In his hand, he carried an old-fashioned black cloth umbrella. What captivated Zhao Lingjun the most were Zhang Changsheng's hands. Zhang Changsheng's hands were exceptionally fair, with long and strong fingers. Upon seeing these hands, Zhao Lingjun inexplicably thought of a pianist. He felt as if these hands could start dancing at any moment. Zhao Lingjun did not understand why he had such a feeling.

"Are you saying that this dormitory is a property that the boss has over-speculated and is now stuck with?" Zhao Lingjun vaguely sensed a hint of conspiracy. "You mentioned that the developer initially suppressed this news, so how did it end up circulating later?"

In a moment of daze, Zhao Lingjun suddenly felt a sense of illusion

Zhao Lingjun was startled by the sudden voice that rang out behind him. When he turned around, he saw a man with a scruffy beard standing behind him

I really didn't expect hetushucomcom, Zhang Changsheng said

"Hehe, not at all. You look quite young, I was just joking with you." Zhao Lingjun said while observing the expression of the bearded man. When he noticed the bearded man's expression shifting from clear to cloudy, Zhao Lingjun thought to himself, you really are a clever child. "You graduated about a year ago, right?" Zhao Lingjun said

"Ah, everything here is great, it's just too far from the company," said Zhao Lingjun after the two walked into the rain

I was just checking whether it is raining heavily outside and if I should go back to change into a pair of shoes that won't get wet

With a loud bang, the bearded man nearly fainted on the spot. After a long while, he finally asked Zhao Lingjun in a trembling voice, "Do I really look that old?"

"A normal reaction." Zhang Changsheng smiled, watching Wu Xiaoye's receding figure, and said, "When I first joined the company, I was just like you, but..."

"No way," said Zhao Lingjun. "I was just talking to her, and she doesn't seem as cold as you say."

Why? Zhao Lingjun was taken aback. At that moment, Zhao Lingjun recalled that when she was watching the sunset on the balcony yesterday, there seemed to be very few people returning to this community.

Zhao Lingjun looked at the umbrella in his hand, then glanced at the rain outside with the book, feeling a bit foolish

"How is it? Xiaoye is very beautiful, isn't she?" After Zhang Changsheng and Zhao Lingjun got to know each other, he pushed up his black-framed glasses, which almost covered half of his face, resembling reading glasses, and with a rather lewd smile, he continued to ask Zhao Lingjun the question he had just posed.

"Excuse me, sir, who are you?" Zhao Lingjun said, feeling a bit embarrassed as he scratched his head. "I apologize, I am new here, having just arrived yesterday. May I ask which department you are from in our company?"

Zhao Lingjun seemed to feel that although the rain was falling, it did not appear to be landing on Wu Xiaoye's umbrella. The rain, resembling silver threads, seemed to swirl and dance around Wu Xiaoye, quietly settling around her. Meanwhile, the peculiar golden lace on Wu Xiaoye's umbrella appeared to flow continuously, shimmering with enchanting colors

Indeed. The environment of the community is quite good, the decoration is also nice, and each person has their own unit. Zhao Lingjun said, "Such dormitories are rare nowadays. It just seems a bit quiet here."

"Hurry up," Zhang Changsheng did not pay attention to Zhao Lingjun, who was filled with complex emotions at that moment. "If we don't leave soon, we will be late."

Hello, you must be new here. A voice interrupted Zhao Lingjun's thoughts. How is it? Isn't Xiaoye beautiful

Hehe. Zhang Changsheng and Tu Shu looked at Zhao Lingjun, did not answer Zhao Lingjun's question, but smiled and asked Zhao Lingjun, "Are you afraid of ghosts?"

"Hehe, you might as well not deny it," Zhang Changsheng said to Zhao Lingjun. "Just now, I saw you staring at her back so intently that your eyes were glued to it."

However, what?

"Do you really think this place is good?" Zhang Changsheng asked Zhao Lingjun with a puzzled expression

"Uncle? You call me Uncle?" The bearded man looked at Zhao Lingjun in disbelief, his eyes nearly popping out.

Zhang Changsheng was taken aback for a moment, then smiled. "I went out on business yesterday and had heard that someone from our R&D department was coming, but I didn't expect it to be you."

"However, after a long time of contact, you will understand," Zhang Changsheng said. "Wu Xiaoye is known as the Ice Mountain Beauty in our company; she is indifferent to everyone."

Zhao Lingjun's face turned red as she said, "I... I... I am not looking at Wu Xiaoye"

He doesn't seem that old, does he? Is calling him "uncle" not enough? Zhao Lingjun thought for a moment and called out, "Uncle..."

Indeed. Zhao Lingjun held the umbrella in her hand, feeling an immense warmth

Is that so? Then does this count as a normal reaction? Only then did Zhao Lingjun feel that her face was not so hot anymore

In that moment, Zhao Lingjun realized that he had made a colossal mistake

"Hehe, it's just watching, not something to be embarrassed about," Zhang Changsheng said with a smile. "In fact, every new employee in the company reacts this way when they see Wu Xiaoye."

"Wait a moment..." Zhang Changsheng had not finished speaking when Zhao Lingjun hurriedly asked, "You mentioned that this is a mass grave site, so why is there such a well-constructed community here? Why would our company purchase a building in this location?"

"What do you mean?" Zhao Lingjun asked anxiously

From a distance, the figure of Wu Xiaoye, dressed in a long brown skirt with flowing black hair, resembled a sprite strolling in the rain. For a moment, Zhao Lingjun was somewhat entranced by the sight.

"Hehe, my name is Zhang Changsheng." The bearded man extended his hand and said to Zhao Lingjun, "I graduated two years ago"

"Hehe, because this place has always been a mass grave," Zhang Changsheng chuckled, gesturing towards a building resembling a temple not far away, and said to Zhao Lingjun, "Did you see that building? That is a resting hall, containing the remains that were excavated from here. It is said that this used to be a place specifically for burying executed prisoners..."

"However, giving an umbrella seems to be rather inappropriate," Zhang Changsheng said. "Between lovers, one should not give an umbrella."

"It is from the R&D department," said Zhang Changsheng

Hehe. Zhang Changsheng smiled and said, "When the developer initially purchased this piece of land, they were unaware of the situation. It was only when construction began that the developer realized they had been deceived. Later, the developer employed various means to suppress the news that this area was originally a mass grave. Our boss, too, bought this building without knowing the truth. The developer used many tactics to keep the information about the mass grave under wraps. I estimate that our boss initially intended to speculate on the property and make a substantial profit, as the prices here were significantly lower than in surrounding areas. However, once the news about the mass grave spread, property prices plummeted, and in the end, the boss was left watching the building deteriorate in his hands"

I am also part of the R&D department," Zhao Lingjun said excitedly as he looked at Zhang Changsheng. "What a coincidence! I just reported yesterday. How come I didn't see you yesterday?

"Haha, it is indeed I, your humble servant," said Zhao Lingjun

Hehe. Zhang Changsheng smiled at Zhao Lingjun. It seems that you are somewhat special in her eyes, however...

This time, when changing to Zhao Lingjun, he almost fell to the ground.

I ...

So I also find it quite strange. Zhang Changsheng smiled and glanced at Zhao Lingjun, "This is the first time I've seen her so cheerful and chatty with a boy. Moreover, when I just came down, I also saw her give you an umbrella"

"It's rather desolate," Zhang Changsheng chuckled. "Haven't you noticed that apart from the residents of our building, there are hardly any people living in the other buildings?"

It is a pleasure to meet you. Zhao Lingjun also extended his hand and shook hands with this fellow named Zhang Changsheng, continuing to ask the question that Zhang Changsheng had not answered earlier. What department are you from