Chapter 18

Update Time: March 22, 2013

After Xiao Fei and the others had left, Wang Yue could no longer hold back her sobs. The thing she regretted most in her life was meeting Xiao Fei. This man had turned her from an innocent girl into a calculating one, and he had also made her taste the bitterness of falling from heaven to hell.

Now, just as she had grown accustomed to the daily life of cooking and household chores with Zhang Yang, he had reappeared. Wang Yue knew Xiao Fei's cold and ruthless nature. If she didn't cut ties with Zhang Yang, he would surely face malicious retaliation.

Even if she said this, Wang Yue wasn't sure if Xiao Fei would spare Zhang Yang.

In fact, this was a scenario she had long anticipated. When she chose to use Zhang Yang, she didn't really like him and didn't think there was anything wrong with her actions. But now, she deeply regretted it.

It seemed she couldn't stay any longer; it was time to leave.

By the time noon came, Wang Yue had returned to normal and had already prepared lunch.

As soon as he entered the door, Zhang Yang exclaimed, "Yue, the boss has agreed to consider the price. I bet it won't be long before he agrees. His shop is so big, and there aren't many people willing to take it over."

Wang Yue smiled and said, "I told you, we can't rush things. We have to wait for his most difficult moment to make our move."

Zhang Yang nodded and said, "I know you're right, but it feels a bit like taking advantage of someone in distress, and it makes me uncomfortable."

"Da Yang, in this society, we must first think of ourselves. There's a saying I find very true: 'If a man doesn't act for himself, heaven and earth will destroy him.' We must achieve the greatest benefit with the least cost to succeed. This society has no room for good people," Wang Yue said with a sigh.

Zhang Yang, now changed into his clothes, walked over to Wang Yue and put his arm around her waist, saying, "I understand, Wang Jie. You're right, and I'll listen to you."

Wang Yue smiled, a complex look flashing in her eyes. Da Yang, I can only teach you so much. In this society, good people can't survive. Maybe you'll become as selfish as most people in the future, but that's the essence of life. I hope you won't blame me.

Zhang Yang didn't notice the pain in Wang Yue's eyes, nor did he notice that she often secretly watched him, as if trying to imprint every detail of him in her mind. He also didn't notice that after they were intimate and he fell asleep, Wang Yue would cry silently.

Zhang Yang felt that life had never been so happy. Every day, he and Wang Yue explored the city's streets and alleys together, occasionally buying lottery tickets, and sometimes winning small prizes. As for gambling on stones or money, he had long forgotten about it. The ambition that had once swelled in him after getting the透视eye had gradually diminished. Now, all he wanted was to open a clothing store with Wang Yue.

With their own business, they would secretly buy some gold bars, buy a house in Jin City, and bring his parents to live there, settling down.

A few days later, in the evening, Wang Yue lay in Zhang Yang's arms and asked, "Da Yang, do you know what day it is tomorrow?"

Zhang Yang shook his head and said, "I don't know. What is it? Is it your birthday? I remember your birthday is on New Year's Day!"

Wang Yue laughed and said, "You still remember my birthday. Tomorrow is the 100th day since we met!"

Zhang Yang exclaimed and sat up, "We've known each other for 100 days? Wow, I thought we had just started!"

Wang Yue smiled and said, "That's because we're so happy together that you don't notice the passage of time."

Zhang Yang asked, "Yue, what do you want?"

Their way of addressing each other had changed from "Wang Jie" to "Wang Yue," and now it was just "Yue."

Wang Yue said, "Of course, a surprise! You silly boy!"

Zhang Yang laughed foolishly and said, "What kind of surprise?"

Wang Yue rolled her eyes and said, "If I tell you, it wouldn't be a surprise. I don't care, but you have to give me a surprise!"

Zhang Yang said, "Okay, okay, I'll definitely give you a surprise!"

With an excited heart, Zhang Yang slowly fell asleep, a smile still on his lips.

Wang Yue reached out to caress Zhang Yang's face, tears in her eyes, and whispered, "Silly boy, what kind of surprise will you give me?"

Since they didn't have jobs, they usually slept until noon unless they had something to do. Wang Yue liked to go to bars, surf the internet, and sing karaoke, and Zhang Yang followed her into a nightlife.

They now stayed up late and woke up late, just like most young people in the city.

When Zhang Yang woke up, it was almost noon.

Wang Yue had already prepared lunch and was cooking.

Zhang Yang, still half-asleep, walked up behind Wang Yue and naturally grabbed her breasts, smiling and saying, "Why are you so diligent?"

Wang Yue said, "Go, wash your face and eat."

Zhang Yang kissed Wang Yue on the cheek and happily went to the bathroom. After he left, Wang Yue looked deeply at Zhang Yang's back, knowing that the daily morning kiss would never happen again. Da Yang, I really can't bear to part with you, do you know?

After they finished eating, Zhang Yang said, "Yue, I'm going to prepare your surprise!"

Wang Yue smiled and said, "Okay, I'll give you a surprise too!"

After leaving home, Zhang Yang drove to the Chow Tai Fook jewelry store. After a few months, Lan Haiyang had long forgotten the young man who had bought gold bars from him. Even if he remembered Zhang Yang, he wouldn't recognize him now.

Wearing a Nike tracksuit, holding a car key, and wearing sunglasses, with a trendy haircut from the Blue Dream Hair Salon, Zhang Yang looked like a very fashionable young man.

"Sir, hello. What would you like to buy?" the salesperson asked.

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "I want to buy an engagement ring. Do you have any recommendations?"

The salesperson took out a ring and handed it to Zhang Yang, saying, "How about this one? It's our latest white gold diamond ring, designed by our famous designer, Mr. Philip, using diamonds from South Africa."

Zhang Yang immediately liked this ring. It was very beautiful, and Wang Yue had mentioned more than once that she liked diamond rings. He was sure she would love this surprise.

"Great, I'll take this one! Can I pay by card?" Zhang Yang asked.

The salesperson smiled even sweeter, knowing she would get a good commission for selling a diamond ring.

"Of course, please go to the cash register to pay," the salesperson said.

Zhang Yang took the receipt to the cash register to pay. At that moment, Lan Haiyang walked over.

Zhang Yang smiled and waved, saying, "Manager Lan, it's been a while."

Lan Haiyang smiled and said, "Yes, it's been a while. How are you?"

He automatically used formal language. Zhang Yang laughed and said, "I'm fine! I've finished my shopping, so I'll be going. Let's keep in touch."

"Sure!" Lan Haiyang said.

After Zhang Yang drove away, the salesperson curiously asked, "Manager Lan, do you know him?"

Lan Haiyang couldn't say that he had no idea who he was, so he pretended to be reserved and said, "An old friend, we haven't been in touch for a long time."

The salesperson said, "No wonder you're a manager, your friends are all rich. He bought an 80,000 yuan diamond ring without batting an eye."

Lan Haiyang's eyes widened even more. His memory was usually very good, and he shouldn't have forgotten such a generous customer. How could he not remember? Zhang Yang had no idea that his casual greeting would give Lan Haiyang a headache for several days, as he couldn't figure out who Zhang Yang was.

After buying the diamond ring, Zhang Yang went to a flower shop and bought a large bouquet of roses, then happily returned home.