Let’s Squander A Billion First!

Chapter 342: Chapter 342: Glory From Below (19)

Ding Dong—

Chuzheng looked at the time, six o’clock on the dot.

At this time, had the original host’s parents come back?

No, that’s not right.

They had keys, so there was no need to ring the doorbell.

So who could it be?

Could it be that scumbag Ying Ze again?

When Chuzheng went out, she casually picked up a fruit knife.

Standing outside the door was a young man, who seemed to be just over twenty, youthful and fashionable, handsome and pretty. Walking down the street, he was the type that would make young girls turn their heads.

Chuzheng hid the fruit knife behind her back.

Xia Mufan saw a flicker of cold light in his peripheral vision, but he couldn’t make out what it was.

The girl in front of him was dressed in simple casual clothes, cool and clean, with delicate and pretty features, but her face was too cold, icy cold.

“Who are you looking for?”

She was certain, the original host didn’t know this person.

If the visitor meant harm, she would just deal with them.

Chuzheng silently gripped the knife behind her, her little face tense, watching the person outside seriously.

“Ahem…” Xia Mufan cleared his throat, “Hello, I’m Xia Mufan.”

“So?”

“Last time my friend, Jiang Liang…” Xia Mufan, worried Chuzheng didn’t know who Jiang Liang was, pointed to the door across, “that is, the guy who lives opposite you, he ran into some trouble last time, and you helped him out. Jiang Liang is a bit introverted…”

“That’s called introverted?” Chuzheng interrupted him.

This guy is talking nonsense.

“Uh…” It was just a euphemism; how could he possibly describe him as having social anxiety? That would ruin everything, wouldn’t it?

The happiness of his darling for the second half of life!

Xia Mufan was so flustered by Chuzheng that he didn’t know how to continue.

Why isn’t this girl playing by the rules!

“Ahem… well, I just wanted to thank you. If it hadn’t been for you, who knows what might have happened. I haven’t come to thank you these past few days, really sorry about that. If you don’t mind, I’d like to invite you to dinner, as a gesture of my gratitude.”

Chuzheng’s tone was calm, “You’re welcome, it’s what I should do.”

Protecting the Good Person Card was her duty.

To Xia Mufan’s ears, that translated to—seeing injustice on the road, drawing a knife to assist, it’s what I should do.

This is a good girl!

Although she seems a bit cold… but that’s okay, as long as her character is good.

He was on tenterhooks for his darling’s sake.

Without Chuzheng realizing it, Xia Mufan had issued her a Good Person Card.

“So about that meal…” Xia Mufan said, “Let’s eat at home; not going out.”

Xia Mufan pointed next door.

–

Chuzheng followed Xia Mufan to his place.

Jiang Liang was sitting on the couch, wearing a hat and mask, only revealing a pair of deep blue eyes that were clear and beautiful, like gems.

When Chuzheng came in, he sprang up at once, hiding behind the sofa like a shy animal.

“He’s always like this, don’t mind him.” Xia Mufan signaled to Jiang Liang with his eyes.

I’ve already brought the girl over.

Would you please show some spirit!

However, Jiang Liang had no reaction, standing nervously behind the couch, not daring to look at Chuzheng.

“Hmm,” Chuzheng responded indifferently, “What’s your relationship with him?”

This guy seemed very familiar with Good Person Card’s house.

He better not be involving the Good Person Card in anything bad.

This Good Person Card can be easily led astray.

“Uh…” Xia Mufan pondered for a moment, “I’ve known Jiang Liang for quite a while, so, just think of me as his brother.”

“Brother?”

“Yeah,” Xia Mufan said with a smile, “I’m older than him.”

Jiang Liang: “…”

By just one month.

“By the way, what’s your name?”

“Chuzheng.”

“Setting out for battle?” What kind of name was that, did his mom pick it? “Take a seat, I’ll have it ready in no time.”

Jiang Liang’s kitchen was an open plan, and Xia Mufan guessed that he had ordered takeout, simply plating the dishes to serve them.

Chuzheng glanced over at Jiang Liang.

The latter stood there, rigid and unmoving.

She walked toward Jiang Liang, and as he sensed Chuzheng approaching, he instinctively stepped back.

“Are you very afraid of me?”

Jiang Liang shook his head.

His face mask covered most of his face; nothing could be seen.

Chuzheng wanted to pull down his mask but seeing Jiang Liang’s clueless expression, she controlled her impulse.

“If you’re not scared, why keep such a distance?”

In the game, weren’t you very capable?

Xia Mufan paid close attention to this scene, hoping his own kid would show some guts and at least say a few words, right?

“I… I’m sorry.”

Jiang Liang suddenly apologized and swiftly turned around, circling the couch, and dashed into the bathroom.

Chuzheng: “…” Sorry for what?

“Ha ha…” Xia Mufan chuckled nervously: “Jiang Liang… he might not be used to interacting with strangers. Don’t be angry, it’s not intentional; sometimes, he does this even to me.”

Jiang Liang didn’t go to such extremes with him but just didn’t want to talk.

With a tranquil and indifferent look in her eyes, Chuzheng revealed no sign of concern: “How long has he been like this?”

This is an illness!

It needs to be treated!

“He was a bit like this when I met him, but it wasn’t severe then, he could still make simple conversation with people. Later, it got worse and worse.”

“Didn’t you take him to a psychologist?”

“We did,” said Xia Mufan. “It didn’t help.”

They visited the psychologist when his condition wasn’t as severe.

But it had no effect.

Now, Jiang Liang had almost completely cut off face-to-face communication with people.

Xia Mufan was inwardly happy when he heard Jiang Liang say he might be in love; perhaps it might somewhat improve his condition.

So now, Xia Mufan looked at Chuzheng as if she were a savior.

Xia Mufan chattered non-stop to Chuzheng about Jiang Liang.

Aside from his weakness in communication, he painted him to be practically perfect.

But Jiang Liang was indeed especially smart.

After middle school, he self-taught all his courses, sometimes with just an occasional recorded lecture from Xia Mufan, he’d effortlessly complete all his studies.

“Really, our Jiang Liang is very smart.”

Xia Mufan was basically saying ‘my kid is the best there is.’

“I know.”

No need to overpraise.

“Ahem… I’ve said too much, ha, let’s eat,” Xia Mufan went to call Jiang Liang: “Jiang Liang, come out and eat.”

No one answered from the bathroom.

Xia Mufan knocked for a while, and no matter how he coaxed, Jiang Liang just wouldn’t come out.

“I’ll do it.”

The crisp voice of a girl sounded from behind Xia Mufan.

Xia Mufan stepped aside to give Chuzheng space.

Chuzheng clenched her wrist and with Xia Mufan watching in confusion—kicked the door off its hinges.

Jiang Liang in the bathroom, and Xia Mufan outside, were both so startled that they froze.

Chuzheng with a serious face: “It’s open.”

Xia Mufan swallowed hard.

“Jiang Liang…” how about you find someone else to like?

This girl seems a bit violent.

Jiang Liang’s hands were tightly clenched in front of him, his blue eyes brimming with determination.

Jiang Liang: I won’t!

Xia Mufan: …

I actually understood that!

It’s no use saying you won’t, just talk already!

Jiang Liang: I don’t dare.

Xia Mufan: …

I actually understood that again!