Chapter 8

In Jiangzhou City, at the entrance of the Tangchen Yipin residential area.

After Xiao Fan finally reached the entrance of the senior's residential area, he managed to contact the senior. After their conversation, he stood at the entrance of the residential area with a smile on his face, found a clean spot to sit down, and waited quietly for the senior's return.

The senior's real name is Zhang Feiyang. Among the four roommates, he is the oldest by birth month, so Xiao Fan and the other three call him the senior.

Zhang Feiyang comes from a single-parent family. His father is said to be in the liquor business, and their family is very wealthy. Therefore, Zhang Feiyang is a genuine second-generation rich kid, known for his arrogance and pride. When they first entered school, his relationship with Xiao Fan and the others was rather average.

However, one time, Xiao Fan and the others went out to eat at a night market in the evening. They got into a fight with a group of people at a neighboring table. Unexpectedly, Zhang Feiyang was nearby and immediately rushed over to help. After that incident, his relationship with Xiao Fan and the others improved significantly, and they gradually became close friends.

"Years have passed, I wonder what the senior has become?" A hint of anticipation appeared in Xiao Fan's eyes as he murmured to himself with a smile.

Soon, a taxi stopped at the entrance of the residential area, and Zhang Feiyang's familiar figure emerged from the car. Xiao Fan immediately stood up and called out with a laugh, "Senior!"

"Xiao Fan, damn, it really is you?" After five years, Zhang Feiyang looked much more mature and weathered than before, no longer the naive youth he once was. He turned around and laughed heartily upon seeing Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan walked over with a smile, but his steps suddenly stopped, and his smile froze. He noticed that Zhang Feiyang's right sleeve was empty.

"Your right arm?" Xiao Fan asked in shock.

"I had an accident a year ago and had to have my arm amputated!" Zhang Feiyang's smile faded, and he fell silent for a moment before forcing a smile.

Xiao Fan felt a pang of pain and walked over, hugging Zhang Feiyang tightly.

"I'm fine, don't worry about me. It's just a missing arm. The only inconvenience is that I'm not used to eating and handling things with my left hand, but it's not a big deal!" Zhang Feiyang patted Xiao Fan's back and comforted him with a smile.

Xiao Fan released Zhang Feiyang and stared into his eyes without saying a word. From Zhang Feiyang's expression and tone, he could sense that Zhang Feiyang was not being entirely honest about his arm. There must be some hidden reason.

However, since Zhang Feiyang did not want to talk about it, Xiao Fan could not force him. He had to let it go and temporarily 'believe' Zhang Feiyang.

"Let's go, let's find a place to have a good drink!" Zhang Feiyang pulled Xiao Fan and enthusiastically headed towards a restaurant called Xinyang Renjia across from the residential area.

At the restaurant, they ordered a few cold and hot dishes and two bottles of Yangshao liquor. Xiao Fan and Zhang Feiyang began to eat and chat.

"How have you been these past years?" They clinked glasses, and Xiao Fan threw a few peanuts into his mouth, asking first.

"Still the same!" Zhang Feiyang also threw a few peanuts into his mouth, but he used his left hand, which was not very convenient, making him look rather clumsy.

After eating the peanuts, he smiled and continued, "The money my dad gave me is enough to last me a lifetime. I usually go out to dance and sing, and when I have to, I go to my dad's company to work. But after my arm was amputated, I mostly stay at home. By the way, I haven't asked you yet, where did you go five years ago? Why did you suddenly become impossible to find?"

"Me?" Xiao Fan gave a bitter smile. He opened his mouth, wanting to tell Zhang Feiyang everything, but he didn't know where to start. He was lost in thought for a long time, unable to speak.

"Never mind, today we're meeting as brothers, let's not talk about sad things. Come, come, let's drink!" Seeing Xiao Fan's melancholic expression, Zhang Feiyang raised his glass and laughed, interrupting Xiao Fan's thoughts.

Xiao Fan clinked glasses with him and drank it all in one go. He sighed and was about to say something when Zhang Feiyang's phone rang.

Zhang Feiyang looked at the phone, and his expression changed. He told Xiao Fan, "I'll take this call outside," and hurriedly got up and walked out.

Xiao Fan stopped talking and nodded. But as Zhang Feiyang passed by him, he heard him say, "Manager, I'm sorry...!"

"Manager, I'm sorry?" Xiao Fan's eyebrows furrowed.

Zhang Feiyang had just said he was at home and not working, but this phone call... and Zhang Feiyang's father is the company's CEO. As the heir, why would Zhang Feiyang be so nervous and apologetic?

And the taxi, Zhang Feiyang used to drive his Mercedes around the campus arrogantly, but now he took a taxi to meet him?

And this restaurant, Zhang Feiyang used to eat at Western restaurants, spending at least a thousand or two per meal. Xinyang Renjia is a mid-to-lower-class restaurant. In the past, Zhang Feiyang would never have come here, but today, he, who always cared about his reputation, chose to treat him here?

Something is off, everything is off!

What is Zhang Feiyang hiding?

Xiao Fan's expression was calm, and he had already guessed the general idea, but he needed to confirm it.

Soon, Zhang Feiyang returned, his brows slightly furrowed, but his smile hid his worries. He laughed heartily and clinked glasses with Xiao Fan, happily chatting about various fun times they had in college, but he avoided talking about the past few years.

Xiao Fan tried several times to talk about his past five years, but each time Zhang Feiyang preemptively interrupted him. Xiao Fan understood Zhang Feiyang's intentions and stopped talking, instead following Zhang Feiyang's lead and reminiscing about their happy times.

They drank for a long time and talked a lot, laughing heartily all the while.

Soon, night fell, and they finally had their fill. They got up to pay the bill and left the restaurant.

"Go to Huayang residential area!" Zhang Feiyang hailed a taxi and told the driver.

Xiao Fan's eyebrows raised. Huayang residential area? Didn't Zhang Feiyang's home used to be in the Tangchen Yipin residential area?

"Okay!" The taxi driver nodded.

Zhang Feiyang was about to get in, but Xiao Fan pulled him back. He said to the taxi driver, "Sorry, sir, please go ahead," and closed the car door.

"What's going on?" Zhang Feiyang was taken aback.

Xiao Fan did not speak but pulled Zhang Feiyang to a quiet corner across the street. He stared into Zhang Feiyang's eyes with a cold voice, emphasizing each word, "Senior, if you consider me a brother, then tell me, how did you lose your arm?"