Entertainment: 1990

Chapter 285

Zhang Yan waited at the gate for almost an hour before Yang Lan finally arrived.

Yang Lan got into the passenger seat, subconsciously touched the eunuch, and asked enviously, "Is this Boss Li's Mercedes-Benz W14?"

"Yes, that's the one."

Zhang Yan casually struck up a conversation, asking as he started the car, "I'll just take you to CCTV, right?"

Yang Lan didn't reply until the car had passed two intersections, at which point she spoke with difficulty, "I want to borrow some money from you."

"How many?"

"One hundred thousand—one hundred thousand dollars."

Tsk~
Although the women Zhang Yan had encountered before had also involved matters of interest, this was the first time he had ever met someone who talked about money so openly.

But since they're going to the US, there's really no need for them to keep up appearances.

"too much."

Zhang Yan said earnestly, "The first time was your initiative, the second time was my fault, all things considered..."

"Are you even a man?!"

Yang Lan had made a big decision, feeling that she couldn't let Zhang Yan get away with it for nothing, so she reluctantly asked to borrow money. Unexpectedly, Zhang Yan started arguing with her about right and wrong.

Is someone who's so petty and calculating even a man?!
Faced with her accusations, Zhang Yan calmly said, "I am a capitalist, and you are about to join the capitalist world. What's wrong with us brothers settling accounts clearly? Besides, you were the one who brought up money first."

"I'm borrowing money, not refusing to pay you back!"

"Across the Pacific Ocean, how am I supposed to collect debts? By going to your soon-to-be-departed husband?"

"you you……"

Yang Lan was so angry she felt like her lungs were about to explode, glaring at Zhang Yan through gritted teeth.

Zhang Yan didn't tolerate her. He parked the car on the side of the road, looked her in the eye, and said, "Talking about money hurts feelings, and besides, we don't have any feelings for each other at all."

If Zhou Tao had asked for a breakup fee, he probably would have given it to her without hesitation.

But Yang Lan...

Why should a woman who sleeps with a man have to pay for her?

Even if I took the initiative the second time for the sake of photographic art, the merits and demerits should cancel each other out...

Seeing Zhang Yan's stubborn attitude, Yang Lan gritted her teeth and took a breath, but finally gave in: "How much can you lend me?!"

"Thirty thousand, at most three..."

Before Zhang Yan could finish speaking, Yang Lan unbuckled his seatbelt, pushed open the door, and got out of the car.

Zhang Yan watched her walk away angrily, then silently changed the cassette tape, listened to the music, and turned back to Shi Tiesheng's house.

'As you step onto the platform, embarking on your journey alone, all I can do is offer you my sincerest blessings…'

When they arrived at Shi Tiesheng's house, Chen Hong and Chen Ximi had not yet returned, so Zhang Yan pushed Shi Tiesheng to Ditan Park for a walk.

I don't know if it's thanks to that article "Me and the Temple of Earth", but in the past two years, the Temple of Earth Park has gradually become bustling, and it can no longer find the tranquility of the past.

Finding a sheltered spot, Zhang Yan handed the water bottle to Shi Tiesheng and said with a smile, "I heard that Yu Hua took you to the back street of the train station a while ago?"

It's called a backstreet, but it's actually in an alley in front of the train station, filled with layers of hair salons and small hotels.

Upon hearing this, Shi Tiesheng said helplessly, "It had just snowed that day, and he said he would take me to go snow-walking and look for plum blossoms. Who knew that it turned out to be a field trip, and a field trip to that kind of place at that—actually, he pushed me to go so that I could be his witness."

Only Yu Hua would do something like this.

"Luckily, we didn't run into a prostitution raid, otherwise he would have definitely abandoned you again."

In the summer, he and Mo Yan even pushed Shi Tiesheng to steal watermelons, but they were discovered by the watermelon farmer, and the two abandoned Shi Tiesheng and ran away.

Just then, Zhang Yan's cell phone, which was hanging on his wheelchair, suddenly rang.

After answering the phone, there was a long silence. Zhang Yan thought for a moment and then uttered a single word: "Yang?"

The other side still didn't say anything.

"Then I'll hang up." "9088668!"

Suddenly, Yang Lan across from him announced a string of numbers that Zhang Yan recognized very well—it was Chen Hong's phone number.

His face darkened, and he sneered, "I don't know how you found this number, but I'm certain of one thing—we don't even have 30,000 left, and I won't accept any blackmail!"

"This isn't extortion; it's seeking justice!"

Yang Lan sneered, "Even if your fiancée knows you're out partying, does she know you're also a pervert who takes pictures of other people?! Ten thousand US dollars, not a penny less."

Without saying a word, Zhang Yan hung up the phone.

Just as he was hesitating whether to call Chen Hong to lay the groundwork, Shi Tiesheng asked, "What's wrong? Did you run into trouble?"

"No, it's just..."

Just as Zhang Yan was about to give a few perfunctory replies, his cell phone rang again. He assumed it was Yang Lan calling again, still unwilling to give up, so he walked to the side and answered, saying in a deep voice, "Ten thousand US dollars is nothing to me, but you won't get a single penny!"

After a moment of silence, the person on the other end introduced himself: "Mr. Zhang, I am Li Jingtao from the Music, Dance and Acrobatics Department."

"Director Li."

Zhang Yan then realized he had made a mistake and quickly said, "I'm sorry, a business deal just fell through and it was quite unpleasant. I thought it was... What's the matter? Please tell me."

The bespectacled man, Li Jingtao, was even more friendly than before: "It's like this, Mr. Zhang. I just communicated with the higher-ups, and they don't know why your name is listed as the initiator, but they all think you are more suitable than Cui Jian."

What a mess! Zhang Yan originally thought it was some leader making a decision on a whim, but who knew it would turn out to be such a chaotic mess.

He said speechlessly, "But I never even considered getting involved in this. I'm too busy with my own things."

"He who can do it should work harder."

Li Jingtao smiled and said, "How about this, you come again tomorrow morning and discuss it with our leader in person?"

"Well... how about the day after tomorrow? I really can't get away tomorrow."

"Sure, sure, the boss said he'd give you some free time."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Yan was even more frustrated. What kind of nonsense was this?

After thinking about it, he decided to lay the groundwork for Chen Hong, but when he called, the line was busy.

That gold digger was pretty quick...

…………

A lingerie brand store.

Chen Hong picked out a bra for Chen Ximi and was waiting for her to try it on when she suddenly received a call from Yang Lan.

Yang Lan didn't introduce herself, but went straight to the point: "Do you want to know the true face of your fiancé Zhang Yan?!"

Chen Hong was silent for two seconds, then giggled and said, "Yes, tell me in detail."

This attitude was different from what Yang Lan had expected, but the die was cast, so she gritted her teeth and said, "He thinks he's rich and powerful, so he goes around seducing women. If a woman doesn't comply, he'll take photos of her to threaten her!"
This kind of scoundrel will get his comeuppance sooner or later! I advise you to face reality and cut ties with him completely!

"is it?"

Chen Hong's attitude remained lukewarm: "But it's hard for me to believe you just by saying it without any real evidence. How about this, let's meet somewhere and you can tell me in detail about the evidence you have or your own experiences."

The opposing team immediately fell silent.

Yang Lan didn't introduce himself at first mainly because he was worried that Chen Hong would take her anger out on him and ruin his plans to study abroad.

Judging from Chen Hong's current attitude, she definitely won't believe what I say if I can't provide evidence.

"Humph~"

After hesitating for a moment, Yang Lan still dared not take the risk, so he sneered, "If you don't believe me, you can go and ask Zhang Yan for clarification."

Anyway, she wanted money and wanted to stir up trouble for Chen Hong. As long as Chen Hong approached Zhang Yan, she would have achieved half of her goal.

So after she finished speaking, she hung up the phone immediately.

Hearing the dial tone on her phone, Chen Hong sighed softly, then expertly dialed Zhang Yan's number and asked, "Honey, did things go wrong?"

(End of this chapter)