Making a living in Dongguan, her fiery red lips offer me tenderness.

Not long after, a woman in her early twenties, wearing a T-shirt and carrying a bag of clothes, walked over. She was about 1.6 meters tall, with an average appearance and a slightly dark complexion.

David called out, "Nana!"

The woman turned around and looked.

"David!"

Ding Yang laughed and said, "Old classmate, it's been so many years, you don't remember me, do you?"

"Ding Yang!"

"They say girls change a lot as they grow up, but I never thought boys would change so much too! How did you grow so tall and handsome?"

Ding Yang laughed and said, "What? You're allowed to get prettier and prettier, but I can't be handsome?"

Lin Nana blushed.

He said, "It's been so many years, I really can't remember you right now, but you haven't changed. When did you arrive?"

"Just arrived. Your dad said you went to get the samples. We'll wait here."

"Yes, it was a bit busy this morning. Have you had breakfast yet?"

"It's already 10 o'clock, I ate a long time ago."

"Dawei, Dingyang, wait for me here for a bit. I'm busy for a while. Let's have a couple of drinks together at noon."

Ding Yang laughed and said, "Alright, now that you're a rich woman, I'm going to have to take advantage of you."

Lin Nana blushed again, not expecting Ding Yang to be so witty.

Lin Nana walked away.

Dawei laughed and said, "Ding Yang, what's that old saying again? 'You search high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly.' You've been looking all over the world for a rich woman, and here she is right in front of you!"

"What do you mean?"

"Big brother, haven't you noticed? Lin Nana has feelings for you."

"What nonsense are you spouting? We've been classmates for years, and you're already having ulterior motives after just a greeting on our first meeting?"

"Brother, as Mr. Lao She wrote in Camel Xiangzi, there are very few truths in this world, and a woman's blush is more powerful than a great speech."

"Lin Nana blushed when she saw you, seemingly caught off guard. It's obvious she's smitten. I've been here twice, why didn't she blush when she saw me then?"

"You're really good at talking nonsense. I've read 'Rickshaw Boy,' and Lao She's complete quote is: 'But after Rouge came along, we no longer knew whether a woman's feelings were genuine or feigned.'"

"Dawei, you deliberately brought me to see Lin Nana. You don't happen to have a crush on her, do you? You dragged me here to be your sparring partner, right? Let me make it clear, I have no feelings for her. Don't worry, I'll never steal your woman."

"What are you saying? I didn't say you stole my woman."

"But Lin Nana isn't my type. I know my place. She doesn't even see me, so I won't dream about it. Besides, I have a girlfriend now, and in terms of looks, Wang Chang is prettier than her."

"Then what's the point of even saying that?"

"Dude, Lin Nana's parents have been doing a clothing wholesale business here for many years, and her aunt's family owns a factory."

"She's definitely a little rich girl. Her parents only have two daughters. If you marry her, all her assets will be yours. It's a shortcut."

"Besides, they're all old classmates, from the same place, we know each other well. I don't think her parents will object. Isn't that better than you running around aimlessly outside?"

"Alright, alright, stop talking nonsense. It wouldn't be good if someone heard us. I have no such intention. Even a rabbit doesn't eat the grass near its burrow. How could I possibly make a move on my old classmate?"

"You said yesterday you'd even do it if someone married into your family, but now you're not?"

"How can that be the same? You're full of bad ideas. If you want to make a move on her, just say so. Don't try to use me as a veiled insult."

"Hehe, actually I have my own little scheme too. We're good buddies. If you get together with her, you'll definitely be doing clothing business with her family. I can bring you some honor, right? Maybe I can even learn how to do this business from you."

"Come on, if you want to be honest, just tell people directly. Don't drag me into this."

"Damn it, the world is like a painted mask, and life is like a dream. You're not giving me a single chance."

"Oh shit!"

After waiting for more than half an hour,

Lin Nana then came over again.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

"It's okay, making money is your priority. We'll just have fun wherever we are."

"Dawei, how's work going?"

"I work at VTech as a technician, it's alright."

"Ding Yang, how are you? What are you doing right now?"

"Not good. I've been in Dongguan for a few months now, but I can't make a living. I'm so poor I have to pawn my pants."

"Go away, who would believe that?"

"It's true, I started out as a motorcycle taxi driver in Fenggang, but then the traffic police confiscated my motorcycle and I lost my job. I finally found a job in a factory, but then I got fired."

"They say that if you can endure hardship, you can serve others well, and you should love what you do. But I'm the opposite. I hate every job I do. I've broken down in every job, and I curse every job."

"Pfft, you're really funny."

"So what are you planning to do now?"

"I'm not prepared. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared, so I won't prepare blindly if I don't have the chance."

"Brother, are you performing a stand-up comedy routine? Why are you so humorous?"

"Do you have a girlfriend?"

"He's so poor he's down to his underwear, how can he afford a girlfriend? It's one thing to be poor yourself, but why drag others down with you?"

"Of course, rich women are an exception. I'm immune to poor people, but I welcome all rich women."

Lin Nana was completely speechless. This guy talked about everything from cotton pants to underwear, one set after another.

But David said:

"Nana, I brought him here specifically to see you, hoping to bring you two together. This guy had a crush on you back in school, and I think you two are a good match."

Lin Nana's face immediately turned as red as an apple.

Ding Yang quickly said, "What nonsense are you talking about? We're old classmates, don't lead us astray, okay? Otherwise, we won't even be able to be friends anymore."

"Nana, don't listen to his nonsense. Our pure friendship as classmates is unbreakable."

"Nana... Nana..."

"I'm so sorry, my dad is calling me. I'll come back later, please wait for me a little longer."

"Okay, you go ahead with your work, don't worry about us, let's go outside for a walk."

"Okay, you guys go ahead and shop. I'll call Dawei later."

"Okay, okay!"

Lin Nana walked away.

"Dawei, can you please stop talking nonsense? This is so embarrassing."

"Hehe, didn't you realize this woman is a bit interested in you? If you're willing, I think this could work out."

"Nonsense, I didn't feel anything at all. Stop talking, it's too embarrassing. Let's go downstairs for a walk. It's too crowded here, it's not even convenient to smoke. Let's go outside for a smoke."

The two went downstairs and outside. The whole wholesale market was noisy and bustling with people.

They each lit a cigarette and squatted down by the curb to rest.

"David, are we just going to sit here and wait?"

"What should we do? It wouldn't be polite to leave now. We agreed to wait for them. How about we go to the wholesale market and buy a couple of outfits?"

"You're kidding me. These are all wholesalers. If you buy one or two items, they won't even bother with you. It'll only be more expensive."

"Alright, the wholesale market is only busy for a short time in the morning. There shouldn't be much to do in the afternoon. Let's grab some food together and then head out."

"OK!"