Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation Chapter 1783 - 981: Absurd Car Accident

The scene: a bustling barbecue stall under the night sky.

It was March in Yuzhou, and the evening air retained an unusual warmth, exceeding 20 degrees Celsius even past nine o'clock.

Zhang Zhaodi remarked, "Yin Yu is using a 6plus phone."

At this time, Apple phones were widely recognized as a status symbol among students.

"You noticed that?" Xiao Shaoxiong expressed a hint of surprise, recalling Zhang Zhaodi's typical aloof and dignified demeanor.

"Lu Qiqi mentioned it to me."

"Let's not talk about her," Xiao Shaoxiong stated, his tone turning displeased.

"I actually find her quite sensible; she possesses a clear mind.

The same woman might be perceived negatively by men, yet cherished as a close confidante by other women – it all depends on one's perspective and stance.

The rather self-important Zhang Chi lifted his beer bottle, exclaiming, "This toast is to Zhong Huai! We're grateful he treated us to barbecue tonight!"

Following his lead, Liu Duan Zhang and the rest raised their glasses in a salute to Zhong Huai.

Zhong Huai felt deeply honored by the gesture, even flattered, and began contemplating organizing more such gatherings to strengthen their bonds.

After a short wait, Pei Yujing, clad in a school uniform and carrying a look of cool detachment, approached with a stainless steel tray.

Her words were equally crisp: "30 lamb skewers, 20 pork belly skewers."

With a pen, she marked the order sheet: "Would you like some lettuce? It's complimentary."

Upon seeing her, both Zhong Huai and Xiao Shaoxiong were struck dumb with astonishment – she was exceptionally beautiful!

To find such a stunning server at a humble barbecue stall was akin to a radiant blossom gracing a desolate landscape.

Duan Shigang casually chimed in, "Yes, please!"

"Understood," Pei Yujing replied, turning away, her waist-length hair cascading loosely, creating an artfully disheveled appearance.

Liu Chuandao clicked his tongue in admiration, "No wonder Jiang Ning sought Yang Sheng's assistance; her personality is quite challenging to deal with."

Zhang Chi, unconcerned, reached for a lamb skewer and began to eat.

Duan Shigang, with his discerning palate, was in no rush, choosing to savor the pork belly wrapped in lettuce.

Adopting the air of a seasoned 'Jianghu' veteran, he declared, "A personality like hers is rarely well-received. Back in my Iron Middle School days, she would have been an easy target for bullying."

He specifically recalled Qiu Die and her cohorts, who frequently targeted attractive girls, often citing competition for boyfriends as their motive.

Duan Shigang rued his past lack of foresight, being too engrossed in the 'Jianghu' scene; otherwise, with his standing, securing a pretty girlfriend would have been effortless.

He then remembered that Qiu Die still owed him money and hadn't responded to his messages...

Zhong Huai interjected, his brow furrowed, "Jiang Ning?"

Xiao Shaoxiong, who had attended Wamiao Middle School, recalling a past clash with Jiang Ning during their junior high years, inquired, "Is Jiang Ning related to her?"

Duan Shigang, accustomed to positions of leadership, understood the value of discretion: "It's nothing."

Suddenly, Zhang Zhaodi pointed out, "Isn't Jiang Ning that boy in the second row? He left during evening study time."

At Wamiao Middle School, Zhang Zhaodi had heard Jiang Ning's name mentioned by Wang Xue and others. Before transferring to Fourth Middle School, Wang Xue had even shared Jiang Ning's QQ number with her.

However, Zhang Zhaodi hadn't paid much attention; she wasn't proactive enough to personally add a boy she had never met.

Moreover, she already had a boyfriend.

Liu Chuandao, enjoying a skewer, confirmed, "Yes, that's him. It's fine."

He spoke sparingly; Liu Duan Zhang and his companions possessed strong pride and wouldn't readily acknowledge other boys' merits in front of attractive girls.

Consequently, the conversation soon veered in a new direction.

Duan Shigang, meticulously assembling his lettuce-wrapped pork belly, began recounting tales of his 'Jianghu' exploits. Observing a group of spirited youths and girls consuming barbecue nearby, he commented loudly:

"Look at those lads over there; they used to be mere underlings to me!"

The youths and girls from the other table, sensing the provocative tone, shot hostile glances their way.

Duan Shigang remained unfazed, while Liu Chuandao openly scoffed, and Zhang Chi occasionally offered a chilling stare.

The perceptive youths understood they weren't dealing with friendly individuals and wisely returned their attention to their barbecue.

Zhong Huai and his companions watched in disbelief; they had never witnessed anyone voluntarily provoke potentially dangerous individuals – wasn't he afraid of a physical confrontation?

Duan Shigang scoffed, "They're far too skinny."

Zhang Chi glanced at their modest spread of dishes and added, "They're only eating vegetables!"

Liu Chuandao mused, "Yet, they seem quite full of vigor."

Duan Shigang explained with a flourish, "Excess weight means high cholesterol; high cholesterol can lead to dizziness, and dizziness saps one's energy."

Zhang Zhaodi and the others fought to suppress their laughter, finding the pseudo-scientific explanation far too amusing.

A fresh tray of skewers was presented by Pei Yujing. Xiao Shaoxiong, having observed her for some time, felt an immediate craving and decided to strike up a conversation. "Your barbecue tastes absolutely fantastic," he declared, "It's even better than that 300-per-person Japanese meal I had recently!"

Pei Yujing tilted her head, curious. "What exactly is Japanese food?"

A surprised "Oh?" escaped Xiao Shaoxiong, who then puffed up with a desire to impress. "It's Japanese cuisine, prepared by Japanese people!"

A step backward was taken by Pei Yujing, her eyes widening slightly. "You eat Japanese people?"

Xiao Shaoxiong felt a great chasm of understanding between them.

Zhong Huai, ever the mediator, carefully phrased his explanation. "He's saying your barbecue is incredibly delicious, surpassing even that very expensive style of cooking."

Pei Yujing, however, gave a slight shake of her head. "Our ingredients are quite costly as well."

Standing by the sizzling grill, Sister Ma expertly turned skewers, her gaze occasionally drifting towards her daughter. A worried thought crossed her mind: her daughter seemed to be hindering their business.

"Ah, in a few more years, I'll find a good, dependable match for Yu Jing," Sister Ma mused aloud, a sigh escaping her lips. "Then I won't have to worry so much!" She resolved internally to focus solely on taking orders and serving dishes.

Zhong Huai was taken aback; she had just openly admitted their prices were high right in front of customers?

Such honesty was almost startling, so Zhong Huai quickly interjected, "It's actually very affordable."

Pei Yujing simply responded, "That's because you're far too wealthy."

Han Wen Nuan, keen to glean some business acumen, inquired about their operations. "How do you achieve such incredible flavor? Do you have any secret recipes?"

Pei Yujing's answer was straightforward. "My mother made it."

Just then, a customer's call interrupted them, and Pei Yujing was swept back into the bustling activity.

Zhang Chi observed Han Wen Nuan, detecting a powerful drive for profit radiating from her.

He held a certain admiration for individuals like her and decided to offer a piece of wisdom. "For this type of venture," Zhang Chi advised generously, "it all comes down to relentless practice to achieve perfection!"