Chapter 5: The Happy Life of a Spendthrift

Although Zuo Xiaoqing is reluctant to cause trouble, when faced with a situation, she is not afraid. Zhang Yang indeed hit someone, but that was to stand up for her, and the two who were hit ran away. Why are you, a mere police officer, being so relentless?

Zuo Xiaoqing looked at Zhang Yang in astonishment, unable to believe that a twenty-year-old young man still did not know how to ride a bicycle

The spring chill is biting, the sky is overcast, and the weather forecast predicts light snow tonight. The wind has already begun to pick up outside. Zuo Xiaoqing is wearing a light yellow down jacket on top, blue jeans below, and a pair of black knee-high boots, which accentuates her long and slender legs. Zhang Yang, on the other hand, is dressed in a blue jacket, black pants, and oversized shoes. Everyone has a desire for beauty, and Zhang Yang is no exception. However, the inventory in his closet is truly meager, with not even a change of clothes. The reason he invited Zuo Xiaoqing today is that he wants her to take him shopping for some replacement clothes. Now that he has money, Zhang Yang, in his past life, was someone who spent lavishly, and in this life, his extravagance begins with this ten thousand yuan.

Even Lian Zhaoqing could not understand why he was so excited; after all, it was just learning to ride a bicycle. Was it really necessary to be this thrilled?

I truly cannot! One of Zhang Yang's greatest characteristics is that he would never pretend to understand something he does not: "How about... you teach me?"

At that moment, the woman from Northeast China widened her eyes in astonishment. In the early 1990s, there were indeed quite a few wealthy individuals, but they were rare in this small county town, and it was even rarer to see someone take out 10,000 yuan. She stammered, "B...b...big brother...b...b...big spender..."

Zuo Xiaoqing pointed at Zhang Yang's Chinese bicycle and said, "I am tired, take me away!"

This smile made Zuo Xiaoqing feel somewhat uneasy; she even thought of the worst-case scenario. Could it be that this guy is planning to rob a bank?

"Am I annoying you or not? If you want to go, then go; if not, then forget it. Why all the unnecessary talk?" Doctor Zhang was famously domineering during the Sui Dynasty. Apart from having suffered a setback under Emperor Yang of Sui, others had no choice but to bow their heads in his presence.

Zuo Xiaoqing saw Zhang Yang's furious expression and realized that he was someone who acted recklessly without considering the consequences. In a moment of panic, she hurriedly stopped him, saying: "Hey! They are police officers. You can say what you want, but don't actually take action!"

Zhang Yang was taken aback for a moment; he did not immediately realize which Secretary Li Xiao Liu was referring to. However, he soon recalled the county party secretary Li Changyu, who had suffered a stroke, and couldn't help but laugh. In fact, he had already anticipated that Li Changyu would come to visit him, but he did not expect it to take so many days.

Two patrol officers appeared before Zhang Yang, one of whom was surprisingly Zhao Dongliang, whom he had encountered last time. The county town is quite small, and since they are patrol officers in this area, it is normal for them to meet frequently

Zuo Xiaoqing truly finds herself in a dilemma, as this fellow is surprisingly obedient. Regardless of whose side the reasoning is on, you should not assault the police; this matter is likely to become troublesome.

Zuo Xiaoqing looked at Zhang Yang with a gaze full of confusion; she truly could not understand. The junior before her was indeed somewhat inscrutable. His actions resembled those of a wealthy heir who squandered his family's fortune, rather than that of a poor student who could barely afford a meal.

Zuo Xiaoqing let out a quiet sigh. After graduating, she entered a municipal hospital and then married a well-matched official's son; this was her life. She had always lived very cautiously, trying to ensure that her trajectory did not deviate in any way, and her family did not allow for any deviations either. She began to realize the reason she enjoyed being with Zhang Yang: he was the very embodiment of rebellion, and the term 'following the rules' probably did not exist in his dictionary, while what she lacked was precisely this.

Zuo Xiaoqing still appeared somewhat hesitant

Zuo Xiaoqing was about to explain when the two thugs had already painfully gotten back on their feet: "Captain Zhao, Captain Zhao, we... we were just playing, please don't take it seriously..." The two boys were clearly very wary of Zhao Dongliang, and without bothering to entangle with Zhang Yang, they hurriedly fled into the crowd

Zuo Xiaoqing accompanied him to the shoe and hat store to buy a pair of Senda shoes priced at 480. After changing into the new shoes and socks, Zhang Yang casually threw the old clothes into the trash can, instantly overturning Zuo Xiaoqing's previous image of him as a hard-working, simple, and impoverished child.

As Zhang Yang was reveling in his own imposing and formidable image, he heard a stern voice: "Is there no law in your eyes? How dare you gather in public to brawl? All of you come with me to the police station."

Now it was left to Zuo Xiaoqing to be confused. Who is this person? They didn't even clarify the situation, and in front of so many people, they turned hostile just like that, making a girl like herself step down. Zuo Xiaoqing said angrily: "Zhang Yang, you stop right there!"

For Zuo Xiaoqing, 1,600 yuan was not a small amount. Fortunately, she had brought nearly 3,000 yuan with her. Just as she was hesitating whether to help him pay the bill, she saw Zhang Yang dramatically pull out a stack of grayish-blue renminbi from the pocket of his blue jacket

Zhang Yang pushed the Chinese bicycle and continued to run forward. He had never encountered this thing before, and even pushing the cart was done awkwardly, let alone riding it. Moreover, the road was slippery due to the snow, making it even more difficult to steer. No matter how hard Zhang, the divine doctor, tried, the handlebars never obeyed his commands. Frustrated, he thought to himself that he would not believe he couldn't tame it. As he watched Zuo Xiaoqing getting further away, Zhang Yang grasped the diagonal beam of the bicycle and exerted a bit of force, lifting both wheels off the ground, and he began to chase after her with large strides, carrying the bicycle.

Zhang Yang coldly laughed and said, "What is a stinky constable showing off for?" With his transcendent status as the renowned Doctor Zhang, a mere constable from a county town was hardly worthy of his attention.

Zhang Yang's response was very straightforward: "I am finally no longer a disabled person!"

Zhang Yang stared blankly at Zuo Xiaoqing, feeling that he had taken on both roles. The omnipotent Divine Doctor Zhang from the Sui Dynasty had unexpectedly become a disabled person in the 1990s. What a joke! This was something intolerable. Divine Doctor Zhang was determined not to resign himself to being disabled, so he decided to start learning how to ride a bicycle. Learning to ride a bike on a snowy day was clearly not a good idea. From the restaurant to the county hospital, a short distance, Zhang Yang had already fallen over ten times. While it was partly due to his inability to maintain balance, the slippery road after the snow also played a significant role. However, Zhang Yang possessed considerable athletic talent, and he was determined not to accept being disabled. Therefore, he began learning to ride a bicycle. Despite the snowy conditions, he quickly grasped the essentials of riding. Although he rode unsteadily, he had managed to master the trick of maintaining balance.

Zuo Xiaoqing knew that Zhang Yang was a troublemaker, so she quietly tugged at his arm and smiled at Zhao Dongliang, saying, "We are leaving now"

Zhao Dongliang became furious upon hearing this. It is no wonder, as they are all young people; bringing a beautiful woman around and showing off naturally causes some imbalance in others' hearts. Now, after being criticized, you actually respond so aggressively, making it impossible for others to live? Zhao Dongliang pointed at Zhang Yang's nose and said: "You are coming with me right now; I saw you hit someone with my own eyes"

Is Zhang Yang there?" a polite voice inquired

Zhang Yang had no concept of law in his mind. Seeing Zhao Dongliang being relentless and habitually pointing his finger at his own nose, a surge of anger suddenly welled up in his heart. He forcefully swatted Zhao Dongliang's finger away and said, "Are you done yet? Are you looking for a fight?"

Zhao Dongliang was momentarily taken aback. Turning around, he noticed a Toyota Desert Prince parked in the distance. Almost everyone in the Chunyang County police system recognized this vehicle. Zhao Dongliang hurried over, leaned in at the car window to say a few words, and then returned with a flushed face. Once again by Zhang Yang's side, his demeanor had changed completely from before. Although he did not look directly at Zhang Yang, his tone had softened considerably: "You all can leave now... um... ah... well... my attitude... it was... somewhat inappropriate..."

Comrade police, everything must be based on evidence. You say my friend assaulted someone; is there any certification, any physical evidence? Mere words without proof can be considered defamation. Never forget, at any time, that you are a people's police officer. Your duty is to serve the people, not to oppress them

"No, I am tired and want to go back to rest!" Luo Xiaoqing said lazily, yet she was secretly waiting for Zhang Yang's second invitation. After all, one must eat even when resting. However, she was not the kind of girl who casually accepted invitations from others; a daughter from a wealthy family is inherently reserved.

Liu Haitao, as Li Changyu's driver, possesses an exceptional level of alertness. In today's society, a leader's driver must not only master driving skills but also understand the leader's intentions. Often, they play the role of the leader's secretary. While official matters can be handled by a secretary, personal matters frequently require the driver’s assistance. Therefore, the bond between a driver and a leader is often deeper than that between a secretary and a leader, with many leaders even considering their drivers as family.

However, the northeastern sister clearly took Zhang Yang's ancient saying as a joke, and Gege laughed: "Hehe, this big brother is really humorous, you make me laugh to death..." She chuckled a couple of times, then said: "The suit is 1,280, the shirt is 320, exactly 1,600! Our store has a promotion, buy a suit and get a tie and socks for free. Look at this great deal, these two items together are worth over 100, you save a lot of money!"

Zuo Xiaoqing Gege laughed, and the reason for her happiness was that the seemingly omnipotent Zhang Yang actually had things he did not understand, and they were such basic skills. Zuo Xiaoqing sighed: "Do you know that not being able to ride a bicycle or not understanding English is equivalent to being disabled..."

Although Zhao Dongliang did not recognize Zhang Yang, he had a very deep impression of Zuo Xiaoqing. Therefore, when he saw Zuo Xiaoqing, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "How is it you again?" After saying this, he glanced at Zhang Yang, vaguely recalling that this guy seemed to be present that night when Chang Qijin caused a commotion.

After Zuo Xiaoqing realized that Zhang Yang had invited her to accompany him shopping, she let out a sigh of relief: "You should have said so earlier, I thought..." Midway through her words, she suddenly felt it was somewhat inappropriate and immediately closed her mouth

Zuo Xiaoqing was already feeling irritable, and all the pent-up frustration she had been holding in was unleashed on the two thugs: "Stay out of my sight, go wherever you feel comfortable, so I don't have to see you and get annoyed!"

Zuo Xiaoqing witnessed the entire process of a nouveau riche's emergence today, looking at the flamboyantly dressed Zhang Yang with a strange expression: "If there's nothing else, I will head back to the dormitory first"

The door was gently pushed open, and a young man wearing a gray jacket walked in. He had a warm smile on his face, though the smile carried a somewhat ingratiating quality: "Are you Zhang Yang?"

Dinner cost 62 yuan, and Zhang Yang generously took out a 100 yuan bill: "No need to give me the change!" He even acted thoughtfully, saying: "Keep the change in your pocket, don't let the shopkeeper see it."

Zuo Xiaoqing gazed at Zhang Yang in the snow, lost in thought. How could this fellow have such a high opinion of himself?

"You little brat, who the hell are you talking about?" The two boys were immediately displeased.

Zuo Xiaoqing thought that this young man had finally recognized his mistake, so she stopped in her tracks. When dealing with comrades who have made mistakes, one should still give them the opportunity to correct themselves; after all, one cannot simply strike them down without mercy

There are truly too many astonishing things about this young man, and the questions in Luo Xiaoqing's mind only increased. In the end, she could no longer hold back: "Where did you get so much money?"

Zhao Dongliang glanced at Zhang Yang, who looked back at him without any fear

You see, carrying so many things makes it inconvenient to go out for a meal. How about this: you help me push the car back first, and I will come find you later to get it back

Zhang Yang scratched the back of his head and said, "I won't!"

Zhang Yang extended his large hands: "In my eyes, money is nothing more than dirt. As long as I have these hands, there will be an inexhaustible wealth at my disposal!" He was not exaggerating in the slightest. During the Great Sui Dynasty, the consultation fee for Zhang Yizhen was extraordinarily high. If you wanted him to give you an injection, you would need at least one hundred taels of gold; otherwise, I wouldn't even look at you. One tael equals 50 grams, and the current price of gold is 98 per gram. This means that if you want me to treat you, you must first bring four hundred ninety thousand. My consultation fee as Zhang the Divine Doctor can be considered the highest on Earth today. His consultation fee was indeed extraordinarily high; if you wanted him to give you an injection, you would need at least one hundred taels of gold; otherwise, I wouldn't even look at you. One tael equals 50 grams, and the current price of gold is 98 per gram. This means that if you want me to treat you, you must first bring four hundred ninety thousand. My consultation fee as Zhang the Divine Doctor can be considered the highest on Earth today.

Zhao Dongliang's hand immediately fell on the police baton: "Dare you assault an officer? You have gone too far!"

Zhang Yangli handed sixteen old man tickets to the vendor, and he had no intention of taking off this outfit again

Zuo Xiaoqing surprisingly did not think he was boasting this time. The longer she spent with Zhang Yang, the more she discovered the mystery and depth of this guy. However, what left the deepest impression on Zuo Xiaoqing today was that this guy was a thorough spendthrift. In the following time, he bought two pairs of jeans, a Snow Leopard brand leather jacket, two pairs of Adidas sneakers, along with underwear and daily necessities, and in the blink of an eye, he had spent 7,600 yuan.

Zhang Yang takes great pleasure in the sense of pride that extravagance brings him; he never denies his vanity. As he steps out of the restaurant, the snow continues to fall, yet the night has already deepened.

Zuo Xiaoqing was not mistaken; sitting in the jeep was Ge Chunli, the deputy captain of the Criminal Investigation Team of the Chunyuan County Public Security Bureau. When Zhang Yang and Zhao Dongliang had their conflict, she happened to be passing by. Like others, she initially did not recognize Zhang Yang, but when Zuo Xiaoqing stepped forward to accuse Zhao Dongliang, she immediately recognized Zuo Xiaoqing. After all, such a beautiful girl is rare in Chunyuan County, so without hesitation, she instructed the driver to call Zhao Dongliang over and gave him a severe reprimand. Initially, she did not recognize Zhang Yang, but when Zuo Xiaoqing stepped forward to accuse Zhao Dongliang, she immediately recognized Zuo Xiaoqing. After all, such a beautiful girl is rare in Chunyuan County, so without hesitation, she instructed the driver to call Zhao Dongliang over and gave him a severe reprimand.

Zhao Dongliang was seething with anger. If Zhang Yang had just said a soft word, he would have let it go. However, not only did Zhang Yang call him a constable, but also left Xiaoqing began to argue with him about the law. Although Zhao Dongliang was merely a patrol officer, he was still someone whose stomp could shake the entire street. In front of so many people, being made to lose face by two students, what authority as a police officer could he talk about in the future? Zhao Dongliang was furious: "If there is anything, come back to the station to discuss it. If you continue to cause trouble, I will charge you with disturbing public order and obstructing traffic safety." Zhao Dongliang was merely a patrol officer, yet he was still someone whose stomp could shake the entire street. In front of so many people, being made to lose face by two students, what authority as a police officer could he talk about in the future? Zhao Dongliang was furious: "If there is anything, come back to the station to discuss it. If you continue to cause trouble, I will charge you with disturbing public order and obstructing traffic safety."

Zhang Yang is the kind of person who feels uncomfortable if he doesn't spend his money. Recently, he has been thinking about transportation. Initially, he intended to buy a motorcycle, but unfortunately, after checking the money in his pocket, he found there wasn't much left. Moreover, he doesn't know how to ride one. Observing the numerous geared bicycles on the streets, he had an idea and asked Zuo Xiaoqing to take him to a bicycle store to select a Zhonghua bicycle, which was one of the top brands at that time, and naturally, the price was quite reasonable.

What exactly do you want from me

Zhang and Tu Yang leaned against the bedding, cracking sunflower seeds while watching television. Ever since he received that 10,000 yuan, his life had become much more comfortable. However, simply living off his savings was not a sustainable solution, and he could see that the money was about to run out. He needed to come up with a new plan. Just as Zhang Yang was lost in thought, there was a gentle knock on the door. In the collective dormitory, it was rare for anyone to lock the door when someone was present: "Who is it?"

Liu Haitao was born with a smiling face, which is why it is said that he is naturally suited for this profession. Glancing around at the ostentatious small apartment, he couldn't help but exclaim: "The living conditions are quite harsh"

Zhang Yang sighed, lamenting that beauty can be a source of trouble; indeed, a woman who is too beautiful easily attracts complications

Zhang Yang smiled, revealing his signature snow-white teeth. One could not help but admit that his smile was indeed infectious: "I invite you to dinner!"

Zhao Dongliang blocked Zhang Yang's path, his eyes glaring at him fiercely: "Kid, don't say I didn't warn you; you'd better not fall into my hands."

Amidst the swirling snowflakes, Zhang Yang stands proudly in the wind and snow, with two wretched thugs groaning in pain beneath his feet. He gently brushes off the snow from his shoulders, and with a wave of his hand, it seems as if he is the only one left in the world, looking down upon everything, with an air of supreme self-importance.

Zhang Yang could hardly believe his ears. After all, Zuo Xiaoqing, being a girl, had a more meticulous mind. She spotted the Jeep in the distance and, based on its number, concluded that it was indeed the same one he had encountered on Valentine's Day. The true reason for the resolution of this matter probably lies here.

In the early 1990s, the layout of Chunyuan County was still quite backward, with the commercial center limited to the area around the county square. Zuo Xiaoqing brought Zhang Yang to the Chunyang Department Store, where there were very few items that caught her eye. Many so-called brand names, such as Goldlion, Valentino, and Huahua Gongzi, were all undoubtedly counterfeit. Therefore, Zuo Xiaoqing decided to take Zhang Yang to the Shanshan Suit Specialty Store, as the items there were genuine. Although the prices were a bit high, it was estimated that Zhang Yang's finances would struggle to bear it. However, Zuo Xiaoqing had already made up her mind before entering the department store; after all, this junior had helped her quite a bit, and it was only right to buy him something.

Zhang Yang nodded slightly, having never seen the person before him: "You are..."

Zhang Yang dropped his bicycle onto the snow, at which point two thugs had already approached. Although they were cursing Zuo Xiaoqing, their target for attack was Zhang Yang. The taller one had already thrown a punch aimed at Zhang Yang's eye, a move known as the "Eye Sealing Hammer." If it hit the target, it would significantly weaken the opponent's combat effectiveness, but unfortunately, he had chosen the wrong target.

"Shopkeeper, how much silver does this outfit cost?" Zhang Yang occasionally interjected with a couple of ancient sayings.

The crowd around is growing larger, and the entire road is blocked. It is now the evening rush hour, and pedestrians are passing through this area. Although cars were still a niche mode of transportation in the early 1990s, the narrow street is already congested with bicycles and motorcycles.

Certainly, these events occurring behind the scenes are beyond Zhang Yang's knowledge, and even more so for Zuo Xiaoqing

Zuo Xiaoqing's eyes also brightened; she did not expect that Zhang Yang, when dressed up, still had a certain elegance. Her gaze fell down to Zhang Yang's pair of suede big-headed shoes, and a smile of amusement involuntarily appeared on her charming face

Zhang Yang finally welcomed his first Sunday after his rebirth. His dormitory mate, Chen Guowei, also went home. Although Zhang Yang knew the address of his home, he did not want to return. After all, he had no emotional connection with that family, and going back would only add to his troubles, forcing him to call two strangers "father" and "mother," which would surely be distressing.

Zhang Yang laughed heartily and said, "Oh! You really got angry, I was just joking, did you take it seriously?"

Zhang Yang innocently spread his hands and said, "You all heard it, it was him who made me hit!"

However, Zhang Yang's punch was not heavy. Zhao Dongliang quickly got up from the ground, drew his police baton, and appeared ready to fight Zhang Yang to the death. Suddenly, a voice came from the crowd: "Zhao Dongliang! Team Leader Ge wants to see you!"

Zuo Xiaoqing stood there in a daze, wondering what kind of person this was! Inviting someone to dinner without any sincerity at all, and to make matters worse, it was snowing outside, and night was approaching. He actually let a girl like her go back all alone, and on an empty stomach. Zuo Xiaoqing felt an unprecedented sense of grievance, her eyes instantly reddening. She pressed her pink lips together and walked silently into the snow.

Zhang Yang actually had the audacity to chase after her: "Zuo Xiaoqing!"

It is absolutely unacceptable to assault a police officer in a public place, and Zhao Dongliang's partner hurriedly drew out an electric baton

Zuo Xiaoqing was intercepted by him once again, and this time she was not pleased: "Hey! Are you done yet?"

Zuo Xiaoqing let out a scoff and laughed. Was that called shopping? He couldn't have said that on purpose to make her laugh, could he? But seeing Zhang Yang's serious expression, it didn't seem like it was intentional. However, beautiful girls have a common flaw: when they ask boys to do things for them, they feel it is only natural. Yet, when a boy approaches them for help, they start to overthink. Could this junior brother have ulterior motives towards her? Zuo Xiaoqing recalled recent events and became more convinced of this possibility. It was all her fault; to avoid Gao Wei's harassment, she had thought of using him as a shield. Although she had no other intentions, others might not think the same way. The more Zuo Xiaoqing thought about it, the more regretful she became. If this incident led Zhang Yang to develop feelings for her, that would be troublesome. It would be better to clarify things as soon as possible.

I am Liu Haitao, the driver of Secretary Li. You can just call me Xiao Liu

Since the harrowing night of Valentine's Day, Ge Chunli has not found a moment of peace in her heart. If this matter were to leak, the ambiguous relationship between her and Li Changyu would surely be exposed, and both Li Changyu and her political future would likely come to an end. However, after calming down, Ge Chunli felt a sense of relief. Had she not encountered those two young individuals, Li Changyu might have succumbed to a sudden illness in the jeep, and while the end of her political career would be a minor issue, she could very well be accused of murder. Before long, this scandal would spread to every corner of the nation. After all, if a county-level official were to die from a sudden illness, Li Changyu could very well be the first.

The vendor next to me spoke with a standard Northeastern accent: "I tell you, big brother, when you put on this suit, you look absolutely stunning!"

Zuo Xiaoqing bit her lower lip and shot a fierce glare at Zhang Yang, having never encountered such an unreasonable person before. Is this how one seeks help? She was used to being proud and was about to blurt out that she wouldn't go, but the words changed at the tip of her tongue: "If you want me to go, then I will go. Do you think I am afraid of you?"

Zhang Yang looked around again. During the Sui Dynasty, he was renowned for his taste in clothing, and even the young nobles of the capital acknowledged his fashion sense. However, now it is the 1990s, a span of 1,396 years, and Zhang Yang's aesthetic sensibilities have not yet fully adapted to this significant change

Zhang Yang laughed and said: "What do you mean? Do you think I have ulterior motives or am plotting something against you?"

Miss Zuo is a reasonable young lady, but that does not mean she can endure everything indefinitely. In an instant, her brows furrowed, her beautiful eyes widened, and her icy gaze shot towards Zhang Yang like flying daggers, piercing directly at his sunny smile: "Do you know that you are being excessive!" Zuo Xiaoqing stamped her foot forcefully, then walked away without looking back. A daughter from a prominent family possesses such refinement, even her anger is expressed so subtly.

He smiled triumphantly.

As Zhang Yang pulled him, the young man immediately lost his footing, his body losing balance and rushing forward, letting out a cry as he fell onto the snow, with inertia causing him to slide nearly three meters on the snow.

Zhao Dongliang, however, relentlessly charged forward: "Hit me? Come on! Go ahead and hit me!"

Ge Chunli is not a woman who merely depends on men. That night, everything happened too suddenly; she had been completely desperate, but in an instant, everything changed. Li Changyu even hinted to her that to keep this secret, some extreme measures could be taken. Ge Chunli could understand Li Changyu's current anxiety, yet, to be fair, she felt a deep gratitude towards these two young people. Without them, things would have already reached a dire state. However, in the past few days, she conducted a secret investigation. Zhang Yang was nothing special, coming from an ordinary working-class family, an intern at Jiangcheng Medical School. Yet, the background of Zuo Xiaoqing startled Ge Chunli. Not only was her father the director and secretary of Jiangcheng People's Hospital, but her uncle, Zuo Yuanchao, was also the director of the Jiangcheng Finance Bureau. Although he held a regular position, he was undoubtedly the financial god of Jiangcheng, even the mayor had to give him some face. With such a family background, if they truly silenced this girl, there would be no chance of turning the tables. Moreover, do you think silencing someone is that easy? Those are just plots from movies and TV dramas. Although Ge Chunli was armed, the police rank of others was earned through hard work.

"Alright, you can go back first. I will leave after I finish my meal!" Zhang Yang unexpectedly uttered such a statement

The next day passed in tranquility. In the afternoon, Zhang Yang took the initiative to schedule an appointment with Zuo Xiaoqing in the internal medicine department, which surprised Zuo Xiaoqing somewhat: "What do you need me for?"

Zhang Yang did not find it difficult at all, still sitting boldly on the bed: "Xiao Liu, what do you need from me?"

As he stepped out of the department store, the spring snow had already blanketed the streets and alleys in white. Zhang Yang was pushing a bicycle with gears, its handlebars laden with shopping bags, and a stack of shoeboxes wedged on the back seat, making for a full load on his return. However, the cash in his pocket quickly dwindled, leaving him with only 1,300 yuan. Yet, money is lifeless while people are alive; if it runs out, one can always earn more, can't they

The waiter almost thought he had misheard, thirty-eight yuan in tips, my goodness! How generous.

Zuo Xiaoqing selected a black wool shirt and a gray wool suit for him. Zhang Yang expressed great trust in Zuo Xiaoqing's judgment, walked into the changing room to change, and strode out confidently. As the saying goes, a Buddha needs adornment and a person needs attire. Although Zhang Yang was tall and handsome, his previous worn-out clothes had at least reduced his appeal by three points. After changing into the suit, his entire demeanor was completely transformed.

Zuo Xiaoqing lightly spat, yet her pretty face turned red

Hey! Are you going or not? Zhang Yang was somewhat impatient; in his view, having helped Zuo Xiaoqing so many times, it was only right for her to give something in return

Upon hearing their disrespectful remarks, Zuo Xiaoqing's charming face immediately flushed with anger

Humanity evolved from crawling to upright walking over countless years, while Zhang Yang took over fourteen hundred years to transition from walking upright to riding a bicycle. At this moment, he was filled with excitement

Zhang Yang let out a cold laugh, raised his right fist, and suddenly struck Zhao Dongliang in the abdomen. Zhao Dongliang never expected him to actually make a move, and he staggered back several steps, landing on the snow-covered ground. The crowd of onlookers erupted in laughter.

Zhang Yang turned around and looked up, displaying an expression of defiance: "Is there something you need?"

The interns watching nearby were all dumbfounded, astonished by such a way of making arrangements. Today was truly an eye-opener. Whenever anyone sees Zuo Xiaoqing, they are always wearing a smile and acting submissively, yet this nursing student confronts her with a cold glare. However, upon careful consideration, this is what true high ground looks like, a classic case of wanting to capture by letting go... This does seem to unfairly accuse Zhang Yang. Does he really need to go to such lengths to deal with a girl? He simply feels frustrated. So, you can summon me at will, yet when I ask you for help, is it really that difficult?

I would like you to accompany me to stroll around the market

They were originally standing in the corridor of the department, and a group of interns in the distance heard the commotion and looked on from afar, each one waiting to see Zhang Yang's embarrassment

Zuo Xiaoqing was speechless; this person still held a grudge. She looked up at the snowflakes dancing in the sky. Tomorrow, she would return to Jiangcheng. Goodbye, junior!

Moreover, that short fellow actually jumped up and delivered a kick to Zhang Yang, a flashy yet ineffective display that held no real threat. Zhang Yang, having identified the direction, thrust his right hand between the fellow's legs and seized his vital part, forcefully slamming him down onto the snow. The fellow cried out in agony, clutching his vital part, while Zhang Yang coldly remarked: "I detest it most when others bully women"

Even after Secretary Li learned of the person's identity, he merely said lightly, "I understand, let it be as it is." This reflects a sense of helplessness and a resignation to fate. Li Changyu is not a fool; the Bodhi tree is originally without a tree, the bright mirror is also not a platform, originally there is nothing, so where does the dust come from? In this world, there are fundamentally no troubles; most troubles are self-inflicted. Since a small trouble has already arisen, it is better to let it be and not to invite greater troubles in an attempt to eliminate this small one.

Zuo Xiaoqing shot him a glare: "Boring!" Seeing Zhang Yang struggling with his bicycle, she couldn't help but want to laugh, but then thought that if she forgave him just like that, it would be too embarrassing. Just as she was preparing to put on a stern face and lecture him, a lewd voice suddenly rang out from the side: "Hey, girl, is this guy bullying you? Do you want your brother to help you get back at him?" Two thugs in yellow military uniforms on the street called out with lewd expressions, their eyes constantly sizing up Zuo Xiaoqing.

However, with Zhao Dongliang's interlude, Zuo Xiaoqing naturally forgot the earlier unpleasantness and happily went to dinner with Zhang Yang. However, she keenly noticed that she had developed a strong interest in this junior, and this realization made her feel somewhat uneasy. Zuo Xiaoqing was a rational girl; she could even envision her future. Perhaps the term 'envision' was not entirely appropriate. From childhood to adulthood, her life had been almost entirely arranged by her mother. The only time she had rebelled was in choosing her internship location. According to her mother's wishes, she was supposed to enter the First People's Hospital of Jiangcheng. However, in this instance, her father stood by her side during the struggle, and this victory was somewhat hard-won, though not entirely complete. Zuo Xiaoqing originally wanted to go to the coastal municipality, but under her mother's firm opposition, she ultimately reached a compromise with her family.

Zhang Yang's thoughts were so meticulous that he immediately understood that this little girl probably felt that he had other intentions towards her. He couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy. This little girl, all I asked was for you to help with a small favor, but it seems like I'm asking her for something monumental. How pretentious. "Forget it then!" Zhang Yang did not wait for Zuo Xiaoqing's response and turned to leave.

Zhang Yang sat up and said: "The door is not locked!"