Zhang Yang returned to the old residential area as evening approached.
On his way back, he bought two bottles of decent baijiu.
He personally delivered them to Grandpa He's home.
He wanted to thank the old man for notifying Qi Dalei yesterday to help him out at the Sheraton Hotel.
After chatting with him for a while, Zhang Yang returned to his own home.
As soon as he got home, he lay on the bed motionless.
Today.
Zhang Yang truly felt exhausted.
His cultivation level was low, and his true qi was scarce.
If he hadn't refined a Guiyuan Pill in advance, he probably wouldn't have been able to endure it.
Zhang Yang couldn't help but sigh.
It seemed his current cultivation level was still too low.
If he encountered more troublesome matters in the future, it would be difficult to resolve them.
Zhang Yang also had the idea of improving his cultivation level.
However.
The method of advancing cultivation in the "Carefree Immortal Scripture"
Gave Zhang Yang a headache, as it required him to...
"Sigh..."
Zhang Yang shook his head. Such things couldn't be forced.
Unknowingly, Zhang Yang, lying on the bed, fell asleep.
Around seven o'clock in the evening.
Zhang Yang was woken up by Han Xiyao's phone call. He washed his face and hurried out.
He arrived at the bus stop in the old residential area.
Han Xiyao's red Porsche was quite conspicuous, and Zhang Yang spotted it immediately.
He opened the passenger door and got in.
Upon seeing Zhang Yang, Han Xiyao couldn't help but smile.
"Zhang Yang, thank you for treating my father. Tonight, you're in charge. You can go anywhere you want, and I'll pay."
"Haha, then I won't be polite. Let's go to Wuli Haisha," Zhang Yang said with a smile.
Han Xiyao frowned slightly. "Why do you want to go there? How about you pick another place?"
Wuli Haisha, although a lively place.
But...
Han Xiyao felt it lacked a certain class.
"We're just having dinner, it's the same wherever we go," Zhang Yang said with a smile.
Han Xiyao thought about it and then stepped on the accelerator.
"Alright, tonight you call the shots."
The fiery red Porsche sped along.
Soon.
They arrived at the seaside in Jiangnan City.
Wuli Haisha.
It was a distinctive coastal night market in Jiangnan City.
Due to the five-kilometer stretch of sandy beach along the coastline, it was famous for attracting all sorts of small vendors and specialty snacks.
If not for the luxury aspect.
Wuli Haisha could be considered the liveliest place in Jiangnan City.
As soon as they got out of the car.
Zhang Yang exclaimed, "It's been a while since I've been here, and there are still so many people."
Han Xiyao frowned slightly. She was somewhat resistant to such crowded environments.
Especially in the middle of summer.
As pedestrians passed by, the smell of sweat wafted over.
However.
Despite her inner dislike, she didn't complain.
"Xiyao, hurry and follow me."
"I know a really delicious barbecue restaurant here, I'll take you to try it," Zhang Yang said with a smile.
After speaking.
Zhang Yang led the way.
He led Han Xiyao to a barbecue restaurant called Jiang Feng Yu Huo.
At first.
Han Xiyao was a bit reserved and only ordered some vegetable dishes.
Zhang Yang, on the other hand, was familiar with the process and ordered a large pile of meat and seafood.
Then.
The two of them chose an outdoor open-air seat and sat down to wait for the barbecue.
While waiting for the food to be grilled.
Zhang Yang and Han Xiyao chatted casually.
Initially.
Han Xiyao was still a bit unaccustomed to the environment.
But.
After a while, she began to have different thoughts.
She listened to people at the next table eating barbecue, bragging and discussing national affairs.
There were also families taking a stroll on the beach after dinner.
And various street vendors setting up stalls.
The shouts of vendors selling small items and playing ring toss.
It seemed...
This was the true essence of life.
Her life until now had been too focused on quality.
She had lost many things in the process.
"So, life can be like this," Han Xiyao thought to herself.
Soon.
The barbecue they ordered was served one after another.
Zhang Yang didn't stand on ceremony, holding a chicken wing in his left hand and a skewer in his right, devouring them.
Han Xiyao hesitated for a moment.
Looking at the sizzling food before her, she finally picked up a skewer and tried it.
As soon as the food entered her mouth.
Han Xiyao seemed to have discovered a new continent, a sparkle flashing in her eyes. "This tastes quite good."
"Haha, not only does it taste good, but the ingredients are also fresh," Zhang Yang said.
"I used to work part-time at this restaurant when I was in school, so I know it well," Zhang Yang explained.
Hearing this, Han Xiyao suddenly thought about Zhang Yang's past.
"Zhang Yang, did you have a hard time in the past?"
"And you've been working for so many years, you shouldn't still be living in an old residential area."
"What about your family? Don't they care about you?"
This...
The smile on Zhang Yang's face froze, and he shook his head.
"I don't have any family..."
"As for my past life... forget it, it's not worth mentioning. Let's eat," he said.
Han Xiyao's heart ached, and she quickly apologized.
"I'm sorry, I brought up something sad for you."
"It's okay, let's eat," Zhang Yang said with a smile, though it was a bit forced.
Soon.
The two of them, focused on eating, finished all the food on the table.
"Zhang Yang, shall we walk on the beach?"
Han Xiyao felt that Zhang Yang was a bit unhappy and invited him proactively.
"Okay," Zhang Yang smiled.
After paying the bill, they walked towards the seaside.
On a summer night, the sea breeze blowing against their faces was very relaxing.
Gradually.
Zhang Yang forgot his unhappiness and chatted and laughed with Han Xiyao.
Suddenly.
A shout came from ahead, immediately catching their attention.
Not far in front of them, a stage had been set up.
The stage was brightly lit.
A host was holding a microphone and shouting loudly.
"Hello handsome guys and beautiful girls!"
"Couple Challenge: Strongest Boyfriend Power is about to begin!"
"The final winner can take home the 2-meter plush doll on stage!"
"..."
Zhang Yang and Han Xiyao approached the stage.
Han Xiyao's gaze was drawn to the two-meter plush doll on the stage.
"This doll is so pretty," Han Xiyao said.
Indeed.
No matter how old a woman is, she has no resistance to cute dolls.
Especially this large plush toy.
Zhang Yang smiled confidently.
"You like it? Then I'll sign up and win this doll for you?"
Han Xiyao was tempted, but then shook her head.
"Let's forget it. They said it's a couple's challenge, and we're not."
The next moment.
As if hearing Han Xiyao's words, the host on stage suddenly relaxed the registration requirements.
"If you want to sign up, hurry up. It doesn't matter if you're not a couple; a temporary male and female pair is also fine."
Han Xiyao: ...
Is it that casual?
Zhang Yang immediately smiled. "Xiyao, wait here for me, I'm going to sign up."
While Han Xiyao was still stunned, Zhang Yang had already registered.
Although.
He didn't know what the rules were.
But.
Zhang Yang was absolutely confident that he could win the doll for Han Xiyao.
After a while.
When the host announced the registration deadline.
Including Zhang Yang, a total of twenty couples had registered.
Zhang Yang and Han Xiyao were invited onto the high platform by the host.
"Welcome to these twenty couples to participate in our Couple Challenge."
"Next, I will announce the rules for this Couple Challenge."
"That is..."
Soon.
The host informed everyone of the rules for the night's competition.
The other nineteen couples didn't react much.
However.
Han Xiyao's expression changed. She secretly tugged on Zhang Yang's hand and whispered.
"Why are the rules like this..."
"Zhang Yang, there are so many people watching, why don't we just not participate?"
"It would be too embarrassing..."