Chapter 59: Rich Second Generation of the County Town (1/2)

Zhang Wuping was knocked over and rolled onto the grass behind Shen Lingyao, covered in mud from head to toe.

Shen Lingyao was startled, her hair accessories and small ornaments were disheveled and scattered around.

Zhang Yang was picking them up while cursing, “Shameless! Where did this idiot come from? Stay away from my sister-in-law in the future!”

Zhang Wuping sat up, first checking his phone, then his shoes, cleaning them off before freezing upon seeing Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang was also stunned, “Hey, aren’t you that… that… what’s his name?”

Blushing, Shen Lingyao interjected, “He’s Zhang Wuping. We played together two years ago. He’s from No. 4 Middle School.”

Only then did Zhang Yang remember, scoffing carelessly, “Oh, I remember now. Zhang Wuping, back at Moonwater Pond, you were like a tracking missile. While others admired the scenery, you sneakily stared at my sister-in-law. When I asked, you blushed and giggled, saying it was nothing. Let me tell you, my sister-in-law is taken now!”

Zhang Wuping didn’t react as expected, patting his buttocks, “I know, it’s Zhao Qingfeng, right? I’ve found out since I’ve been back. But what you say doesn’t count, I have to ask Shen Lingyao. Yaoyao, tell me, are you really dating Zhao Qingfeng?”

How could she answer that…

Shen Lingyao wished she could marry Zhao Qingfeng right away, but it wasn’t the right time to say so.

Even when Ding Xiang subtly probed, she didn’t show any interest, feeling shy inside.

She didn’t want to confess first, not wanting to let the ‘Brother Qingfeng’ get the upper hand.

Her mother had vaguely mentioned yesterday while shopping that girls shouldn’t be too forward in love. The one who confesses first loses the upper hand in the relationship.

Shen Lingyao intended to tease Zhao Qingfeng for a lifetime, needing him to confess first.

“No,” Shen Lingyao firmly denied, her face flushed.

Zhang Yang, surprised, tossed his head again, “Sister-in-law, you can’t be like this. Brother Zhao did so much for you, fought Wang Qiang, even braved the rain to buy you an MP3. I heard he almost got struck by lightning!”

Shen Lingyao wanted to strangle the thoughtless Zhang Yang. What nonsense about being struck by lightning! She glared at him fiercely.

Zhang Yang, oblivious, spread his hands to Zhang Wuping, continuing earnestly, “Bro, what I’m saying is true. I asked Fu Xiaoli, she says this is love!”

Zhang Wuping disagreed.

With his wealth and confidence, he teased, “Zhang Yang, do you even know what love is?”

Zhang Yang obviously knew, “Isn’t love just about two people being together?”

Zhang Wuping laughed loudly, “Hahaha, you know nothing. Love is a man buying clothes, bags, houses, and cars for a woman. Once her material needs are satisfied, she will willingly marry me! Yaoyao, let me put it straight, I’m not going to university. I’ll take over our family business. I’m an only child, all my dad’s inheritance is mine. If you date me, you can wear whatever shoes, change clothes whenever, I’ll even buy you a phone!”

Shen Lingyao burst into laughter.

She had expected Zhang Wuping, after two years of study, to express some profound insights, but it turned out to be a superficial view of love.

But her smile soon faded.

After all, her father’s implied message, though not as direct, seemed similar to what Zhang Wuping said.

What if…

What if Zhao Qingfeng turned out to be poor in the future? Would her father approve of her one-sided love?

“Alright, alright, you two stop arguing!”

Shen Lingyao waved her hand, signaling Zhang Wuping to leave; she still needed to earn money.

Zhang Wuping didn’t leave, pulling out two hundred yuan, “Yaoyao, I’ve bought it, is it enough? If not, I’ll go home and get more.”

Generous.

Magnanimous.

It’s worth noting that in 2001, Zhang Wuping’s direct approach would easily charm girls. Twenty years later, some girls only talked about money, disregarding virtues like propriety, righteousness, integrity, and honor.

But Shen Lingyao never wanted to be that kind of girl…

In her previous life, she lived a lonely life in the small county town.

Despite many suitors, she remained true to her heart, reserving all her stubborn love for the ‘heartless’ man across the ocean.

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