Chapter 3: Strong New Concepts

Gao Weizhen is truly concerned about how Zuo Xiaoqing perceives him. As he himself stated, he is also a young man, merely twenty-five years old, and inherently possesses passion and impulsiveness. Moreover, he places great importance on his reputation. His alcohol tolerance is decent; consuming six or seven liang of Erguotou is not a problem for him. In front of a group of students, he cannot show any sign of weakness. He raised his glass and downed it in one go, smiling at Zhang Yang. Although his expression was amiable, it could not conceal the chilling coldness lurking deep within his gaze. His alcohol tolerance is decent; consuming six or seven liang of Erguotou is not a problem for him. In front of a group of students, he cannot show any sign of weakness. He raised his glass and downed it in one go, smiling at Zhang Yang. Although his expression was amiable, it could not conceal the chilling coldness lurking deep within his gaze.

Although the interns have just graduated, there are some matters they can see through at a glance. Among them, many boys inevitably feel a sense of injustice; when others want to pick the vegetables from their own garden, it is only natural that they would feel unbalanced. However, the other party is a teacher, and how could these impoverished students possibly compare?

In the early 1990s, bicycles were still the most common mode of transportation for people. Surgeon Gao Wei already owned a Jin Cheng Suzuki 125, and coupled with his handsome appearance, he had undoubtedly become the prince charming in the hearts of unmarried nurses at the hospital. Of course, his charm also extended to the newly arrived, inexperienced female interns.

Zhang Yang's behavior of fighting and being absent from work has not been criticized; Dean Zhou's so-called intention to contact the school is merely talk. He is just an intern and is far from being at a level that would attract the attention of the college leadership

Zhang Yang also smiled. There was no one else in the reading room, and he said softly, "Did you not go to work?"

Zhang Yang had no fondness for this chattering young lady. Just as he was about to take his leave, he saw Gao Wei, who had already finished work, come out. He warmly greeted the interns, saying, "You all performed well tonight!"

These individuals are all ruffians. Upon hearing Gao Wei's words, they erupted into loud laughter. Chang Mao pointed at Gao Wei and said, "What's wrong with being a doctor? Isn't it just a profession for a thug? What are you so arrogant about?"

Zuo Xiaoqing lowered her voice and said, "It’s quiet here!" In fact, she had come here to avoid someone. Today is Friday, and coincidentally, it is February 14th, Western Valentine's Day. Just yesterday, Gao Wei had sent her an invitation to watch a movie through Hong Ling. Zuo Xiaoqing did not want to go and was also afraid that Gao Wei would come to the department to look for her, so she hid in the hospital reading room. Unexpectedly, she ran into Zhang Yang here.

Zhang Yang glanced out the window, then looked at the clock on the wall. The time had already pointed to 4:30 PM, and it was almost time to get off work. After several days of study, he had learned Arabic numerals, and his understanding of time had smoothly transitioned from the traditional twelve-hour system to the twenty-four-hour system

Gao Wei was frightened pale by a boastful remark from Zhang Yang, a kid who does not know the heights of heaven and depths of the earth, actually daring to speak to Chang Qijin in such a manner. It is uncertain how this will end tonight

Suddenly, a beeping sound emerged from Zuo Xiaoqing's pocket. Under Zhang Yang's curious gaze, she took out a Motorola pager, a small black box that was a symbol of status in the early 1990s. The message was from Gao Wei, and the screen displayed: Where are you? ... Tonight at 7:00 PM, in front of Shuguang Cinema, don't be late ... Gao Wei. Tonight at 7:00 PM, in front of Shuguang Cinema, don't be late ... Gao Wei.

From the attire of these individuals, it is evident that they are all social delinquents. Gao Wei's complexion turned somewhat pale; he had not anticipated that inviting his students to a meal would lead to such trouble. However, as the teacher of this group of students, he felt compelled to stand up for them. Gao Wei steeled himself and approached. He noticed that the long-haired troublemaker from earlier was among them, and he immediately understood that these individuals were certainly summoned by him. With a humble smile on his face, Gao Wei said, "My friend, my sister accidentally soiled your clothes just now. How about this: I will compensate you with fifty yuan, and you can buy a new one?"

What rank?

A lazy voice sounded: "Chang Qijin, why don't you take a look at yourself in the mirror? You scared the young lady, and I won't let this go!"

Zhang Yang chuckled and said, "I have practiced a little."

Zhang Yang gazed at Secretary Li, who was short in stature yet stood proudly among the crowd, deeply shaken by the invisible aura of authority that surrounded him. A seventh-rank official! How impressive a seventh-rank official can be! I thought he was some noble prince. It seems that being an official in this era is truly advantageous! Suddenly, a strong desire arose in Zhang Yang's heart, which had been dormant since 1396. He wanted to become an official, to be the bright moon surrounded by stars, not for any other reason, but for the satisfaction of being in a position of power, able to command with a raised arm.

Hong Ling unceremoniously jumped onto the back seat of the motorcycle, grabbing Gao Wei's waist: "I don't want to walk; if you don't sit, I will!" Zhang Yang observed coldly; this young lady was clearly taking the initiative to help Gao Wei alleviate the awkwardness. There was a high probability that she and this Gao had some secret dealings. Zhang Yizhen's most frequented places in life were the palace and the brothel, both of which were rife with intrigue. Therefore, even the slightest hint would allow him to immediately deduce the underlying complexities.

County Party Secretary Li Changyu began an impassioned speech in the emergency room. He first acknowledged the rescue efforts of the county people's hospital, then extolled the benefits of reform and opening up. With a shift in tone, he quickly transformed the discussion into the notion that every endeavor comes with a cost, effortlessly attributing this incident to the price paid during the process of reform and opening up. He earnestly stated: "These injured worker brothers have devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the cause of the Republic's reform and opening up; they are all great contributors to this endeavor, and we will not forget them, the people will not forget them. Here, I assure leaders at all levels, family members, and the broad masses of the people that these injured individuals will receive the most meticulous and thoughtful treatment. I believe that it won't be long before they will be back on the front lines of reform and opening up, full of vitality. Thank you to all the medical workers, thank you to these angels in white, and oh, also to these young comrades..."

Not only did Zuo Xiaoqing show disdain, but several other boys also displayed similar expressions. Gao Wei's intention to force drinks on others was too obvious just now, and now that it was their turn to retaliate, Gao Wei dared not respond.

Zhang Yang then released Chang Qijin. Two patrolling officers had already arrived at the scene. Upon observing the situation before them, they quickly understood what was happening. The public order in the county town was not good, with fights and brawls occurring every night. They just did not expect that one of the parties involved was actually a student

Chang Qijin rolled his eyes and said: "Who the hell are you? Who do you think you are? Get the hell out of here, this is none of your business!" He inwardly cursed Gao Wei for being so oblivious; everyone in the underworld knew that Chang Qijin and Erzi were not on good terms. This kid actually brought up the name of his rival, which was purely asking for trouble.

Gao Wei's smile was somewhat unnatural, as the full cup contained at least 300 milliliters of Erguotou. It wasn't that he was concerned about the alcohol; it was just that this guy's drinking capacity was quite frightening.

Zuo Xiaoqing sat down next to Zhang Yang, and all the interns were puzzled as to why Zuo Xiaoqing was showing such favor towards this intern tonight. In Gao Wei's view, Zuo Xiaoqing was deliberately using Zhang Yang as her shield. What was infuriating was that this medical student was so oblivious to the situation; could he not see that the teacher was displeased?

Zuo Xiaoqing revealed a sweet smile to Zhang Yang, her cheeks displaying two shallow dimples, which were quite charming

Chang Qijin shouted loudly: "Stop it, everyone, stop it..." In just one move, someone dislocated his right hand; this was clearly the work of a master. Chang Qijin was not foolish; he understood the principle that a wise man does not suffer immediate losses.

In the distance, two patrol officers are approaching this way. Upon seeing the police, the local ruffians hurriedly scattered in a panic

Among the invited interns, only Zhang Yang, a student from the medical school, was present. Zuo Xiaoqing insisted on walking alongside this medical student, unknowingly forming three factions. Gao Wei and Hong Ling went ahead to order food, while the other three male students, led by Chen Guowei, walked in front. Zuo Xiaoqing and Zhang Yang lagged behind, and Zhang Yang quietly reminded Zuo Xiaoqing: "There is something I am unsure whether I should say."

Hong Ling said with a smile: "Teacher Gao, we have helped you so much, you should at least show some appreciation!" The surrounding classmates also joined in the commotion.

Chang Mao disdainfully glanced at Gao Wei and suddenly raised his foot to kick him in the abdomen, exclaiming: "Get lost! Just because you have money, you think you're something!"

Zuo Xiaoqing quietly nudged Zhang Yang's knee with her left leg, reminding him to control himself at all costs

Hong Ling is also a person with a keen mind, subtly trying to match Zuo Xiaoqing and Gao Wei through her words. She has now steered the conversation towards the topic of going to the movies together the night after tomorrow. Zuo Xiaoqing does not wish to delve deeper into this issue, so she quietly shifts the topic, raising her cola to propose a toast to Zhang Yang. Zhang Yang is intently watching the television; when Zuo Xiaoqing toasts him, he grabs the glass on the table without a second thought and downs it in one go. This time, it is a full glass of Erguotou. Earlier, when Hong Ling was pouring the drinks, she had specifically reminded him about it. Although Zhang Yang does not speak, he still becomes the center of attention at the table.

Zhang Yang possesses a strong adaptability; he dedicates almost all his time to reading books, newspapers, and watching television. As a certain celebrity once said, "I immerse myself in books as a hungry person lunges for bread," which perfectly encapsulates Zhang Yang at this moment.

Gao Wei stared blankly at the half glass of liquor in his hand. He had suggested a toast, but he never intended for it to be downed in one go. Damn it, this is 56-degree Erguotou. This kid actually has a high tolerance. No matter how I put it, I am still your teacher, yet you dare to call me by my name. But then again, I had just allowed them to call me that, so who can I blame? Gao Wei's original intention was to tell Zuo Xiaoqing that he was of the same age as her, but unexpectedly, it ended up backfiring and giving Zhang Yang an advantage.

Gao Wei heard that the person in front of him was Chang Qijin, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of weakness inside. He was a doctor with a certain social status and didn't need to stoop to the level of these ruffians. He smiled and said: "I thought it was someone important, but it turns out to be Brother Qijin. I'm quite familiar with Brother Erzi; speaking of which, we are all on the same side here." The Erzi he mentioned was also a well-known rogue in the county, who had previously stayed in Gao Wei's hospital bed due to an injury, so they had some interactions. Gao Wei reluctantly brought up his name, hoping that Chang Qijin would let this matter go in light of their connection to Erzi.

Gao Wei still accompanied with a smile: "How about this, I will compensate you with 100 yuan, and let my sister apologize to you!"

Just after leaving the night market, the roar of motorcycles was heard. Two Happy 250 motorcycles caught up from behind, blocking their path, while more than ten disreputable men on the most popular geared bicycles surrounded them.

After the leaders left, the interns gradually dispersed. Other than Zuo Xiaoqing, no one knew about Zhang Yang's remarkable actions tonight. Zuo Xiaoqing was evidently filled with curiosity about him and kept walking alongside him, always wanting to inquire about the reset technique. However, it seemed that Zhang Yang had more questions; most of their conversation consisted of a question-and-answer format, with Zhang Yang often asking the questions and Zuo Xiaoqing responsible for answering.

The long-haired man leered at Zuo Xiaoqing in a thoroughly lewd manner. To be honest, it was quite rare to see such a lively girl in this county town. He pretended to be nonchalant as he lit a cigarette, pinching it between his thumb and middle finger, taking a deep drag, and then exhaling a cloud of smoke towards Zuo Xiaoqing, who was immediately choked and began to cough violently.

Chang Qijin let out a cry of surprise when he was struck, but he was astonished to find that his right arm had returned to normal and could move freely again. He realized that he had truly encountered a remarkable person tonight, and he no longer dared to linger. He mumbled a few words and then fled in embarrassment.

Zhao Dongliang certainly would not believe it, as Zhang Yang walked over and gently patted Chang Qijin's right arm, saying: "What crime cannot be fabricated? Be careful of the retribution that may come your way in the future"

Zhang Yang has always had a stubborn temperament, and given that he has a strong tolerance for alcohol, seeing Gao Wei and Hong Ling trying to get him drunk with their banter ignited a surge of unnamed anger within him. However, he maintained a faint smile on his face as he raised his glass, saying, "Well... Teacher Gao, I toast to you!"

Gao Wei was quite displeased, waved his hand, and ordered two bottles of Red Star Erguotou

Zhang Yang set down the glass, leaving not a single drop. Left Xiaoqing did not expect that her toast would result in this, and she said with concern: "Zhang Yang, hurry and eat your food, who drinks so much?"

Gao Wei saw Luo Xiaoqing being humiliated and bravely stood up, shouting: "You better leave quickly, I am a doctor at the county hospital. If you don't leave, I will call the police!"

Gao Wei's face turned red from the scolding, but that long-haired individual only uttered a single insult and did not pursue the matter further, turning back to his own desk.

At that moment, a long-haired individual dressed in a black denim jacket stood up and walked towards this side. As he passed in front of their table, unexpectedly, Hong Ling stood up to toast and collided with him, spilling cola all over the guy. The long-haired man immediately became furious: "Damn it, can't you see?" He reached out to slap Hong Ling, but fortunately, she reacted quickly, let out a scream, and dodged to the side

Zhang Yang was fully aware that Gao Wei had knelt down to the minority, yet he showed no reaction. He picked up a piece of large intestine with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth, exclaiming, "So delicious!" This fellow indeed lacked any manners, and his arrogant attitude was clearly a counterattack against Teacher Gao

Chang Mao glared at Gao Wei with resentment and said: "You are impressive, compensate me, can you afford to pay for this outfit of mine?"

County Party Secretary

Zhang Yang, feeling somewhat fatigued, rubbed his brow and then noticed that Zuo Xiaoqing was sitting opposite him. Her long black hair was styled into two cute braids, adding a touch of playfulness to her charm. In fact, Zuo Xiaoqing had been there for half an hour and had already seen Zhang Yang, observing that this peculiar individual was completely engrossed in flipping through the newspaper, entirely oblivious to the happenings around him.

Zhang Yang scoffed: "What privacy? Isn't it just that hypocritical Teacher Gao?"

Looking at the denim jacket on Changmao, it is clearly just a cheap item from a wholesale market, worth at most thirty yuan. Gao Wei's offer to compensate fifty yuan is already quite generous.

Zhang Yang remained silent, and the others were too lazy to pay him any attention. Gao Wei seized the opportunity to chat with Zuo Xiaoqing for a few moments, but unfortunately, Zhang Yang was in between them, making it quite difficult to close the distance.

The few boys in Chen Guowei's group could only express their astonishment

This time, not only did Zuo Xiaoqing notice that Zhang Yang had martial arts skills, but several other classmates also began to reassess this medical student. Chen Guowei, who had lived with him for six months, was unaware of Zhang Yang's abilities and had also tempered his previous disdain in his words: "Zhang Yang, you have practiced martial arts, haven't you?"

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "This little bit of alcohol is nothing!" His speech was clear, and he indeed showed no signs of intoxication

Zhang Yang originally did not want to go, but when Zuo Xiaoqing quietly invited him to join, he felt compelled. Zhang Yang had no resistance to beautiful women, and after a busy night, he was indeed a bit hungry. With the mindset of just wanting to grab a meal, he followed everyone to the Erbu Street Night Market

Gao Wei nodded with a smile: "Sure, I will treat everyone to dinner at the Erbu Street Night Market!" His gaze intentionally or unintentionally glanced at Zuo Xiaoqing, whose long black eyelashes gently lowered, seemingly avoiding Gao Wei's gaze. Zhang Yang, with his piercing eyes, immediately realized that this Teacher Gao most likely harbored inappropriate thoughts towards his beautiful disciple, Zuo Xiaoqing. How despicable! In Zhang Yang's view, a teacher should not have ambiguous feelings towards a student.

The tall police officer named Zhao Dongliang had dealt with Gao Wei several times. After listening to Gao Wei recount the events, he approached Chang Qijin and pointed at his nose, saying: "Chang Qijin, it's you causing trouble again. Do you believe that I can put you in jail for a few days if you stir up more trouble?"

Two patrol officers spoke briefly with Gao Wei, advising him to return home early. After encountering this incident, Gao Wei had long regretted it, to the extent that he even forgot about inviting Zuo Xiaoqing to watch a movie the day after tomorrow, and parted ways with several students on the spot

Gao Wei took a seat at Old Li's clay pot restaurant, which is the most popular one in the night market. A total of eight people came, and the owner had the staff combine two small tables. With Luo Xiaoqing present, Gao Wei was quite generous, ordering four meat dishes and four vegetable dishes, totaling eight clay pots. Additionally, they ordered two cold dishes: peanuts and fried small fish, filling the small table to the brim.

Gao Wei secretly cursed this young man for his disrespect towards his elders. Sitting in the position of a teacher, he had no choice but to feign a degree of magnanimity. He raised his glass and said, "Come, everyone has worked hard. Let's toast to our friendship!"

Hong Ling curiously leaned in and asked, "What martial arts?"

The direct impression that Zhang Yang receives is that this young lady is quite astute, perhaps she doesn't even need to remind herself at all

The applause was thunderous, and the flash of the spotlight was incessant. Zhang Yang was deeply shaken by the scene before him. He quietly asked the person next to him, Zuo Xiaoqing, "What position does this person hold?"

Chang Mao pointed at the wine stain on his jacket and said, "I, who usually weigh 7 jin, am not unreasonable. How about this: if these two young ladies accompany me to watch a movie, we can consider this matter as if it never happened"

Gao Wei was actually frightened by the imposing presence of the long-haired individual

The Erbu Street Night Market is quite famous in the city of Chunyang. In the early 1990s, the nightlife here was limited to dining at the night market and watching movies, which was indeed very monotonous

Chang Qijin hung his right arm down, groaning in pain: "Are you mistaken? I am the one being beaten now, my... my right arm might be broken... this kid is guilty of assault... I will sue him..."

Hong Ling still harbored a deep-seated apprehension towards Zuo Xiaoqing. Upon hearing her speak this way, she immediately abandoned the thought of pouring wine for Zhang Yang

The incident involving the injury of fifteen construction workers has become a significant event for the small county of Chunyang. An hour later, the key leaders of the county committee and government arrived at the hospital, primarily to express their condolences to the injured workers and to minimize the impact of this incident. Such matters do not benefit anyone when escalated. Fortunately, none of the fifteen construction workers are in life-threatening condition, and the two seriously injured individuals have successfully passed the critical period after emergency rescue.

Gao Wei asked himself if he had the ability to drink three liang of Erguotou in one go, and he chuckled awkwardly: "I'll just take it easy!" The other person still elegantly sipped their drink. Gao Wei looked down on competing in drinking with Zhang Yang, thinking, I am your teacher, I am strong, I am bullying you, what can you do about it?

Zuo Xiaoqing, however, did not show any signs of fear: "This is a society governed by the rule of law. What? Do you still want to gather and create disturbances? Do you have no regard for the law of the land? Don't say I didn't warn you, disrupting social order is a crime!"

Chang Qijin was publicly scolded harshly by a student, and he could not maintain his composure. Gritting his teeth, he cursed, "You little bastard, are you looking for death?" He drew out the iron rod that was tucked into his belt and charged at Zhang Yang. Since it was just a student he was dealing with, his companions did not rush in. Having been in the underworld for many years, Chang Qijin found it should be an easy task to handle a young punk.

Zuo Xiaoqing smiled faintly and said, "I still prefer to walk, Teacher Gao. You should take Hong Ling over first." The subtle refusal left Gao Wei feeling somewhat awkward

"Eagle Claw Kung Fu, the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, and so on"

Zuo Xiaoqing was unaware of Gao Wei's ulterior motives. She was a low-key person, and the reason she chose to intern at a county-level hospital was to avoid unnecessary disturbances. Of course, she also had another consideration: to stay as far away as possible from her family's influence. Therefore, not many of her classmates were aware of her family background.

It is now ten o'clock in the evening, and the interns are gathered in small groups outside the main entrance, engaging in lively discussions. They are still immersed in this unprecedented emergency experience.

However, things often turn out unexpectedly. Before the iron rod in Chang Qijin's hand could land on Zhang Yang, Zhang Yang had already seized his wrist. With what seemed like a casual tug, Chang Qijin's elbow dislocated, causing him to scream in pain. The iron rod slipped from his grasp and was caught by Zhang Yang, who then thrust the rod into Chang Qijin's gaping mouth, roaring, "How can the vast heavens and earth allow you ruffians to commit evil?"

Chen Guowei and several boys stood up simultaneously; they were also vigorous youths. It was evident that the other party's hurtful words were clearly inappropriate.

Zuo Xiaoqing angrily walked up and said: "On what grounds do you hit someone?"

Gao Wei's face flushed: "You ... ..."

Zhang Yang, regardless of past or present, has always been unambiguous when it comes to drinking. With a single mouthful, he had already downed more than half a cup of Erguotou, asking for more. In an instant, everyone’s gaze was fixed on him. Unfazed, Zhang Yang leisurely picked up a peanut and popped it into his mouth, chewing it sweetly and fragrantly. No one else had raised their glasses. Zhang Yang looked around in confusion: "Didn’t we say to toast? I’ve already taken the lead in drinking, Gao Wei, it was your suggestion!"

Hong Ling was so frightened that she was on the verge of tears. Upon hearing Gao Wei ask her to apologize, she repeatedly nodded and said, "I apologize, I apologize..."

When those ruffians saw Chang Qijin being subdued, they all helplessly came to a halt.

Zhao Dongliang then noticed Zhang Yang beside him, who had long since discarded the iron rod, crossed his arms, and feigned an air of indifference as if the matter had nothing to do with him

Zuo Xiaoqing had already grown accustomed to Zhang Yang's manner of speaking, which was a blend of formal and colloquial language. She smiled and said, "Go ahead, so as to avoid any issues from holding it in!"

Zuo Xiaoqing revealed a hint of a helpless smile; among her classmates, only Hong Ling knew her pager number, and it must have been this little girl who betrayed her.

Although Gao Wei was of a robust build, he was after all a scholar, and he was kicked by Chang Mao, landing on the road with a thud. Hong Ling and Chen Guowei hurried over to help him up

More than ten ruffians saw that Chang Qijin was actually subdued by an intern doctor, and a group of them rushed forward, brandishing clubs.

Zuo Xiaoqing did not expect him to suddenly lean over, and in a moment of panic, she turned off the screen, her pretty face flushed as she scolded, "How rude of you, do you enjoy invading others' privacy so much?"

Zuo Xiaoqing looked at Zhang Yang in astonishment, and was soon amused by his dry humor. With a charming smile, she said, "It should be considered a seventh rank"

Teacher Gao's words are indeed profound! Hong Ling seized the opportunity to flatter him, and with Gao Wei's remark in mind, she immediately filled Zhang Yang's glass with wine

Zuo Xiaoqing couldn't help but laugh. She was well aware of Hong Ling's usual demeanor. The reason Hong Ling was getting close to her was not without the intention of seeking her help during the allocation process. As for Gao Wei knowing about her background, it was highly likely that it was Hong Ling who had disclosed it. Zuo Xiaoqing had long understood this, but some matters lose their meaning when pointed out. There are many types of friends. Born into an official family, she learned some principles of social conduct from her relatives since childhood: neither too close nor too distant, maintaining an appropriate distance is the correct way to interact with friends. If someone were to speak ill of Hong Ling in front of her on a usual day, she would certainly think that person was spreading rumors. However, after witnessing Zhang Yang's extraordinary behavior tonight, she did not have many thoughts on the matter and interpreted Zhang Yang's reminder as a kind gesture: "Thank you!" Zuo Xiaoqing's expression was calm, and compared to her twenty-two years of age, her demeanor appeared much more mature.

Xiaoqing! Hongling bounced over to the left side of Xiaoqing, but upon seeing Zhang Yang next to her, her originally joyful face instantly turned cold and filled with hostility as she asked, "What are you doing here?"

Gao Wei was concerned that staying any longer would lead to trouble, so after hastily settling the bill, he left with the group of interns

Zhang Yang twisted Chang Qijin's left hand, forcing him to turn his back. He kicked him in the back of the knee, causing Chang Qijin to bend his legs and kneel down. Zhang Yang drew out an iron rod and aimed it at Chang Qijin's head: "Do you believe I can smash your head with one blow?"

Gao Wei is indeed older than them, and he knows that there are often a group of delinquents hanging around Erbu Street at night. Bringing this large group of students out, he must ensure that no incidents occur. Moreover, it was Hong Ling who was at fault first. He smiled politely and said, "I apologize, she has had too much to drink. If you have suffered any loss, I will compensate you."

Upon hearing Zhang Yang's words, a group of interns turned their gazes toward Gao Wei. In their minds, Gao Wei represented strength. The fact that someone dared to openly challenge a strong figure, regardless of the rightness or wrongness of the situation, is a courage that deserves admiration

Chang Mao saw that there were many people and scolded, "What? Bullying the few with the many? Want to cause trouble?"

Gao Wei took a deep breath in shock; he had heard of several notorious ruffians in the county, and Chang Qijin was one of them. He was known for his violent brawls and had dozens of underlings who would rush in all at once during fights, never adhering to the traditional rules of one-on-one combat. Just a few days ago, they had caused a ruckus at the county hospital, leaving even the hospital director at a loss with these scoundrels.

Hong Ling has unknowingly regarded Zhang Yang as her adversary. She stood up and poured more wine for Zhang Yang. Luo Xiaoqing noticed her intention to take the opportunity to make things difficult for him and softly advised, "Hong Ling, don't pour anymore; we have to work tomorrow."

Who would have thought that Gao Wei spoke up: "I see that Zhang Yang has a good capacity for alcohol; if he likes to drink, he should drink freely! It is after work now, and everyone should try to relax as much as possible; this is what it means to understand life"

With long hair, he pointed a finger at Gao Wei's nose, exuding an unmistakable air of arrogance: "Shut your mouth, or do you believe I will hit you?"

The boss brought up eight glass cups, and Gao Wei ordered two cans of cola for the two girls, then began pouring wine into the glass cups: "Thanks to you today, you interns are the highest quality group I have mentored so far, of course, I mean the majority!"

Gao Wei smiled and said, "Zuo Xiaoqing, how about I take you over first? We can order the dishes, and when the classmates arrive, we can start eating!"

Chen Guowei also downed his drink in one go. Although the other interns had average drinking capacities, their youth gave them courage, and one by one, they steeled themselves to finish their drinks. Alcohol is indeed a wonderful thing; after drinking, the atmosphere became much more lively, and the voices of these interns noticeably grew louder. While others were getting animated, Zhang Yang, on the contrary, became quieter. This was partly due to his feeling out of place among them, but another significant reason was that he noticed a 17-inch color television set placed in the night market, which was broadcasting the evening news. The beautiful news anchor, Hailan, was reporting on the Jiangcheng night news.

Gao Wei did not expect this young man to turn against him so swiftly, yet he had no choice but to raise his glass: "Drinking too much is harmful to health, let's just take it easy..." Before he could finish his sentence, the other party tilted his head back and downed another few sips, smiling at Gao Wei, clearly implying that as a student, he had already drunk, and now it was time for the teacher to do the same.

Most of the interns are quite perceptive, and no one chose to sit on the bench to the right of Gao Wei, a position clearly reserved for Zuo Xiaoqing. Zuo Xiaoqing looked at the remaining two empty seats but did not sit down immediately. Zhang Yang, the intern from the medical school, surprisingly sat next to Gao Wei without any awareness of the situation, and irritatingly remarked, "What a feast!"

Everyone looked at each other in silence... Suddenly, Zhang Yang realized that in this era, very few people believe in the truth when it is spoken.

Zhang Yang has always had a strong interest in new things, and he actively approached to take a look, also noticing the information above: "What is this small box?"

Chang Qijin, still able to move, pointed his left hand at Zhang Yang and said: "It was him who hit me!"

Gao Wei smiled and said, "Actually, I am only a few years older than you. In the hospital, you can call me Teacher Gao, but once we are outside the hospital, you can call me Brother Gao, or you can simply call me Gao Wei. Who knows, we might be colleagues next year!"

How could Chang Qijin be frightened by a little girl? He smiled and leaned closer, saying: "This little sister is truly adorable. It can't be illegal for me to invite you to watch a movie, can it?"

Zuo Xiaoqing coldly said: "Why should I apologize? So many big men bullying a girl, aren't you ashamed?"

Erbu Street is not far, approximately five hundred meters from the county people's hospital. All seven invited interns are walking, while Gao Wei drives his cobalt blue Jin Cheng Suzuki alongside them. Zuo Xiaoqing and Zhang Yang walk side by side, which not only surprises the interns but also frustrates Gao Wei. Who exactly is this kid, and why is he so oblivious? Although he feels angry inside, as a teacher, he should at least maintain a certain composure, especially in front of Zuo Xiaoqing. His interest in Zuo Xiaoqing is not solely due to her outstanding appearance but also because of her privileged background. It is worth noting that Zuo Xiaoqing's father, Zuo Yongjun, is the director and party secretary of the First People's Hospital of Jiangcheng City, and her uncle, Zuo Yuanchao, holds significant power as the director of the Jiangcheng City Finance Bureau. Both of them are at the deputy department level. If he could climb the ranks of the Zuo family, transferring to a municipal hospital would surely be a matter of minutes, and his future development path would undoubtedly be smooth sailing.

Having just finished lunch, Zhang Yang immediately dove into the reading room of the county hospital, beginning to read the newspapers available there. His reading tastes were quite eclectic, driven by a mindset of wanting to absorb as much as possible. In addition to English newspapers, he perused party newspapers, commercial newspapers, and medical journals, reading through any newspaper that contained Chinese characters. However, fully digesting everything he had read was not something that could be accomplished in a short period of time

Chen Guowei's several interns hurriedly waved their hands and pretended to say: "Teacher Gao, we don't drink!" In fact, these young men had already been tested by alcohol during their university days

Zhang Yang said softly: "Hong Ling's behavior seems a bit strange; you should be more cautious."

Gao Weisheng, fearing that Zuo Xiaoqing might encounter further misfortune, hurriedly stopped her from continuing to speak