klisemfg Chapter 179 Can't catch up
Chapter 179 Can't catch up
Zhang Jianshe's workplace also started to default on wages. After seeing how successful Qiao Erqiang's fast food restaurant was, the two decided to try their luck and open their own fast food restaurant.
Zhang Jianjun helped the two open a Yunying Fast Food restaurant on Fengling Street. Just like Qiao Erqiang, he worked there and was also a part-time boss.
Qiao Yicheng was also admitted to the graduate program at the same university. Spurred on by both Wen Qingxue and Zhang Jianjun, he decided to keep up the good work and catch up with Zhang Jianjun!
Actually, it's impossible to catch up. Zhang Jianjun has already started his doctoral studies, and he's followed by Chang Xingyu, who often calls him "senior brother" or "younger brother," which has led many people to start referring to Zhang Jianjun that way.
The youngest of Zhang Jianjun's classmates was at least three years older than him. Calling him Zhang Jianjun was partly a joke and partly an expression of admiration.
Qiao Sanli's college entrance examination was over. After estimating her score, Zhang Jianjun suggested that Qiao Sanli become Qiao Yicheng's classmate. Qiao Sanli obediently filled out her application.
Qiao Yicheng swallowed the words he was about to say. Qiao Sanli had done very well on the exam, and he wanted her to try for the two universities in the capital, but he was worried about unforeseen circumstances that might cause her to fail, and he was also concerned about her safety traveling far away. Of course, these weren't the most important reasons, because the most important reason was that Qiao Sanli hadn't even asked for his opinion!
In mid-September, Zhang Jianjun and Qiao Simei escorted Qiao Sanli to the campus where Qiao Yicheng had spent six years. Qiao Yicheng was there too, but his presence was barely noticeable…
"Sis, are you really going to live at school? Nobody at home talks to me anymore!" Qiao Simei muttered.
Qiao Sanli smiled and said, "You can talk to Mom more!"
"Don't even mention it! Mom seems to be nagging a lot lately. From washing clothes to being picky about food, she never stops nagging me whenever she sees me!" Qiao Simei is the one who gives Wei Shuying the most trouble. It's become a habit, and Wei Shuying feels that nothing is right when she sees Qiao Simei.
Qiao Yicheng helped Qiao Sanli carry her luggage, panting slightly from the effort. "Well, that's fine too. Living at school and going back and forth every day is too unsafe!"
Qiao Sanli then realized that Qiao Yicheng was exhausted. "Big brother, give me some!"
How could Qiao Yicheng admit defeat? Zhang Jianjun's luggage was heavier than his, but Zhang Jianjun acted as if nothing had happened. If Qiao Sanli found out, where would he put his old face?
"No need, we'll be there soon. You'll need to sign for your things later, so let's go!"
Qiao Simei understood, and hid behind to chuckle.
After settling Qiao Sanli in, Zhang Jianjun asked Qiao Simei, "Are you going back by yourself, or are you coming with me to the hospital and waiting for me to get off work?"
"Let's go to the hospital. It's too tiring for me to walk back by myself!" Qiao Simei didn't have a bicycle, and she was just a burden to come along this time.
He drove Qiao Simei back to the hospital. He was already doing his internship at the affiliated hospital. Most of the doctors at the hospital were teachers from the school and were familiar with Zhang Jianjun. So, from the start of his internship, Zhang Jianjun was given the title of expert and asked to see patients in the internal medicine department.
He only took half a day off, and if he took Qiao Simei home, he might miss his afternoon shift.
After a quick lunch at the hospital cafeteria, Zhang Jianjun took Qiao Simei to the consultation room. Qiao Simei sat at the table opposite Zhang Jianjun, watching him see one patient after another with boredom.
Zhang Jianjun sees patients quickly, calling the next patient every seven or eight minutes. Most of them have minor ailments, like colds, fevers, sore throats, and coughs, which can usually be treated with some medicine. Occasionally, when he encounters a case that's difficult to diagnose, Zhang Jianjun will ponder it more carefully, sometimes even calling in Grandpa Tao for help with the analysis.
Mr. Qiao is already semi-retired; he only teaches students and no longer sees patients.
Qiao Simei watched quietly. Gradually, she automatically blocked out Zhang Jianjun's conversation with the patient and blurred everything except Zhang Jianjun in her vision. She only felt that Zhang Jianjun, who was working hard, was becoming more and more handsome and charming!
Then, the handsome Zhang Jianjun stood up, pushed the patient aside, and came over to hug himself. "Si Mei! You are indeed very beautiful! You made the right choice with this name!"
"Soldier brother, what are you doing?" Qiao Simei was suddenly hugged, her face full of shyness.
Zhang Jianjun gently leaned close to Qiao Simei's ear and whispered, "I just want to hug you!"
Qiao Simei suddenly became bolder and looked up, "Don't you want a kiss?"
Zhang Jianjun didn't say anything, but he leaned in and they were about to kiss, but just then, a sudden earthquake shook the ground. Qiao Simei exclaimed, "Earthquake! Earthquake!"
"Wake up! It's time to get off work! How come you're still sleeping here?" Zhang Jianjun shook Qiao Simei. "It's such a mess here, and you can still fall asleep. You're really something!"
Qiao Simei opened her eyes again and found herself still slumped over her desk. She shook her head and said, "It was just a dream!"
After getting off work, Zhang Jianjun drove Qiao Simei back to Shamao Lane. Wei Shuying and Qiao Erqiang hadn't returned from the fast food restaurant yet. Qiao Sanli used to cook, but since she was at school, Qiao Simei stayed at Wu Fenglan's house.
Wu Fenglan had watched Qiao Simei grow up, so of course she wouldn't kick her out. She added another pair of chopsticks and invited Qiao Simei to sit down and eat. Little did Qiao Simei know that she would not only get a meal, but also stumble upon a juicy scoop!
"Your second aunt and uncle got divorced. Did you know that?"
Qiao Simei was so shocked that her mouth formed an "O" shape. "My second aunt and uncle have always been getting along well, how could they suddenly get divorced?"
"I don't know about that. I just heard about it myself." Wu Fenglan's decision to kill without any follow-up piqued Qiao Simei's curiosity, but there was no further information.
Zhang Jianjun was also very curious, but he kept it to himself. The next day, Zhang Jianjun went to the magazine office and found Qi Weimin. After graduating from university, Qi Weimin didn't pursue postgraduate studies but instead started working at a mediocre magazine.
Qi Weimin was working hard on editing a manuscript when a colleague woke him up, saying someone was looking for him. When he got to the door, he saw Zhang Jianjun. "Xiaojun! You were looking for me?"
"I heard you got assigned to this magazine, so I thought I'd drop by. Oh, by the way, how's your dad's been lately? Come to the hospital sometime, I'd like to give him another checkup!" Zhang Jianjun wasn't that close to Qi Weimin, so he had to beat around the bush to get information.
"My dad is alright! I'll take him for another check-up the day after tomorrow, this weekend."
"Judging from your appearance, is there something inconvenient about you?"
Qi Weimin sighed, "Well, it's a long story. It's almost lunchtime. Let's find a place to eat and chat!"
Roadside restaurants are already very common, and the wave of layoffs is fast approaching. The most popular phrase these days is "starting over." Let's start with these street-side restaurants!
Each of them opened a bottle of soda for lunch; neither of them had a habit of drinking alcohol. Zhang Jianjun's job also didn't allow him to work under the influence of alcohol.
"Well, I don't really know how to put it, but I think it all comes down to money!" Qi Weimin concluded before even starting his story.
The matter began with Qi Zhiqiang's surgery. At that time, the surgery fee was supposed to be reimbursed, but the factory was in a poor financial situation, and the promised reimbursement was delayed. Qi Zhiqiang was also a model of dedication to his job. Whenever the factory was in trouble, Qi Zhiqiang was always the first to step forward, so he never pressed the factory for payment for the surgery.