Chapter 37: Ordinary Guy Brother Zhang
In the kitchen, Zhang Yang cleanly and efficiently slaughtered the chicken, plucked the feathers, chopped the whole chicken into pieces, then found a clay pot, added astragalus and red dates, and set it on the stove to simmer.
In the living room, Bei Wei's roommate casually ate snacks and fruit while watching Zhang Yang busy in the kitchen.
When he slaughtered the chicken, she slightly frowned. But when Zhang Yang skillfully finished preparing the chicken and placed the pot on the stove to stew, a trace of surprise appeared in her eyes.
"Hey!" She lightly knocked on the glass door of the kitchen.
"What is it?" Zhang Yang asked while washing his hands, glancing back at her.
"You sure make yourself at home. After using the kitchen, please restore it to its original state," the girl said, pointing at the sink and the trash can filled with chicken feathers, her face showing a bit of disdain.
Zhang Yang glanced at her, then neatly tied up the garbage bag and wiped the sink clean.
Aside from the clay pot on the stove, which was simmering and growing more fragrant by the minute, the kitchen had already been restored to its original condition.
After all, this was someone else's residence. Zhang Yang had no interest in arguing back and forth with a girl under these circumstances. It wasn't worth it.
The girl opened her mouth as if wanting to say something else, but she couldn't suppress the aroma constantly drifting into her nose.
She turned away, but doubts arose in her mind.
Why did this chicken smell so good? She wondered where he bought it.
As the sun set, the kitchen was already filled with a rich fragrance. A three-year-old hen that usually ate grains like corn would produce an incredibly tempting result when stewed.
The girl in the living room wandered around for a while but eventually couldn't stand it anymore and went straight into her room.
Zhang Yang lifted the lid and looked at the richly fragrant chicken soup, then turned off the heat.
A moment later, inside Bei Wei's room.
Bei Wei drank the fragrant chicken soup, feeling warm all over, as if happiness were bubbling up inside her.
After eating and drinking her fill, even her cold seemed half cured.
"Brother Zhang… I want a hug…" Bei Wei raised her flushed face, her long black hair draped over her shoulders, and opened her arms, asking for an embrace.
Zhang Yang smiled and pulled her into his arms.
"How did your roommate agree to let me come over?" Zhang Yang asked while rubbing her soft black hair.
"I told her and she agreed. She just has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. She's actually not bad at all," Bei Wei said with a gentle smile. "By the way, her name is Gu Jiani."
Zhang Yang nodded and took a bowl outside to get another serving of soup for Bei Wei.
As he passed her roommate's room, Zhang Yang looked at the closed door. After thinking for a moment, he filled another bowl and knocked on her door.
"What is it?" Gu Jiani poked her head out, her eyes somewhat guarded.
"You should try a bowl too," Zhang Yang said.
"Ah… I… I ordered fish maw chicken soup. It'll be here soon," Gu Jiani said, a trace of panic flashing across her face.
"It won't taste good if it gets cold," Zhang Yang said, extending the bowl forward.
The fragrant aroma of chicken soup spread through the air, stirring the appetite. Gu Jiani immediately felt tempted.
"Then… I'll try some," she said, blushing slightly as she took the bowl. "Thank you."
Zhang Yang stayed with Bei Wei until evening. During that time, he accompanied her while she drank two bowls of soup and watched her eat several pieces of chicken.
"You shouldn't have a fever, right?" Zhang Yang reached into Bei Wei's collar and took out the thermometer.
Bei Wei blushed, letting Zhang Yang withdraw his hand from her collar.
Thirty-six point five [(≈97.7°F)]. Get some good rest. If it's not better tomorrow, take another day off," Zhang Yang said with satisfaction, putting down the thermometer. "I should head back now."
Bei Wei nodded gently and stood up to see Zhang Yang off.
Outside in the living room, Gu Jiani had just finished washing the dishes and immediately saw Zhang Yang and Bei Wei coming out of the room.
"Jiani, I'll walk Brother Zhang downstairs," Bei Wei said.
"Don't bother. Isn't your cold still there?" Gu Jiani glanced helplessly at Bei Wei, then looked at Zhang Yang. "How about this-I'll walk him out instead. You go back and rest."
"Then…" Bei Wei looked at Zhang Yang.
"Just go back and rest," Zhang Yang said, pinching Bei Wei's cheek before walking out the door.
As soon as they stepped out of Bei Wei's apartment, the door closed behind them. Gu Jiani followed closely and pressed the elevator button.
"The chicken soup was very good. I wanted to ask where you bought it," she said while looking at Zhang Yang.
"I didn't buy it. I brought it from my hometown," Zhang Yang replied with a smile.
"You brought it from your hometown? You don't find that troublesome?" Gu Jiani looked at Zhang Yang in surprise. "Shanghai is so big-couldn't you buy it here?"
Instantly, the image of a young man from a small town, whose family worked in farming, appeared in her mind.
"You're quite thoughtful."
Zhang Yang glanced at her and didn't bother explaining anything. A pampered rich girl who had grown up spoiled naturally spoke with the tone of someone who had never known hardship.
Seeing that Zhang Yang didn't respond, Gu Jiani frowned slightly.
"Although the chicken soup was very good, I still have to remind you-today was an exception, but in the future, please come less often. I really mind having men come in."
"Understood. I'll have Bei Wei move out as soon as possible," Zhang Yang said calmly.
"Move out?" Gu Jiani raised her voice. "Do you know how much it costs to rent an apartment with this kind of environment each month? How much money can someone working in Shanghai like you even make? I know you're thoughtful when it comes to taking care of people, but that's useless."
"What exactly are you trying to say?" Zhang Yang found it somewhat amusing.
Whether they moved out or not had nothing to do with her. Why was Gu Jiani getting so agitated?
"Useless kindness can't compete with reality," Gu Jiani said while looking at Zhang Yang and shaking her head. "Sorry if I'm speaking too bluntly, but that's the truth."
The elevator doors opened. Zhang Yang walked out, and Gu Jiani followed as if she still had more to say.
"Aren't you going back?" Zhang Yang asked while glancing at her.
"Oh right, there's something I forgot to tell you," Gu Jiani suddenly said while standing beside him and staring at him. "Bei Wei's college heartthrob has returned to the country."
Outside the corridor it was pitch dark, and Zhang Yang stopped walking.
"Don't misunderstand. Bei Wei doesn't know about this," Gu Jiani said with a smile. "I was in the same year as Bei Wei but in a different class. There was a senior who was extremely outstanding-he was the crush for many girls. Bei Wei had a crush on him too."
Zhang Yang's expression didn't change as he continued listening.
"Later the heartthrob went abroad, so the crush naturally ended without results. But that's not important. Guess what? Recently I went back to school and ran into him," Gu Jiani said. "He even asked about Bei Wei."
"When the heartthrob turns back, realizes he missed this treasure of a girl, and decides to give it his all, how will an ordinary guy like you defend your relationship?"
After Gu Jiani finished speaking, she tried hard to detect any change in Zhang Yang's expression.
But to her disappointment, there was none.
Not the slightest.
"You're not even a little nervous?" Gu Jiani asked unwillingly.
"So you're trying to shake my heart and cut me down with emotions, huh?" Zhang Yang looked at Gu Jiani with a half-smile. "Didn't expect you to hold such a grudge over that night."
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