You call this eating meat?

“I'll put these things away first, then come back to find you!” Zhao Dongchuan didn't refuse, he just pointed at the large bag full of watches on the ground.

“Alright, you go ahead, I’ll wait for you inside. I’ll also have some tea and rest for a bit!” Li Dadan understood Zhao Dongchuan’s concerns and naturally wouldn't stop him.

Zhao Dongchuan lifted the bag with one hand, holding it as he strode forward, his relaxed manner as if he were carrying only a bag of cotton.

Li Dadan watched Zhao Dongchuan’s receding figure and felt increasingly uneasy. Is Xiao Han’s grip that strong? 200 watches weigh at least sixty catties. Although he could lift it too, it definitely wouldn't be this effortless.

This “Han Li” is not simple!!!

“It seems Xiao Han has been single for many years, and that’s how he trained it!” Li Dadan muttered to himself.

Zhao Dongchuan, of course, didn't know what Li Dadan was thinking. He hurried along, carrying the bag.

Turning a few corners, he found an unpopulated corner and directly placed the bag into his space.

Then he wandered around for a while before returning the same way, entering Li Dadan’s courtyard.

Li Dadan was currently smoking and drinking tea inside the house.

“You’re here! Come on, buddy, I’ll take you to the best restaurant here to have some good food!”

Saying that, he led the way. In a short while, they arrived at the entrance of a small courtyard within a small street and knocked on the door.

Creak! Ah!

The door opened a crack from the inside. The person inside looked out, then opened the door.

“Oh, Boss Li, and this is?” The person asked, looking at Zhao Dongchuan.

“Old Wang, this is my brother. He made a big deal today, so I’m treating him to some good food!” He said, gesturing for Zhao Dongchuan to come in.

The person didn't stop them; he just quickly closed the door and scurried ahead, leading them into the courtyard.

From the outside, it looked like a dilapidated courtyard, but unexpectedly, inside it was adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, elegantly furnished, with exquisite furniture visible everywhere, exuding an air of wealth.

“This is a private restaurant. It’s said that the head chef here once worked in the Imperial Kitchen!”

Li Dadan didn't say much, just followed “Old Wang” to a private room.

This was actually just a slightly better-decorated restaurant in later generations. Zhao Dongchuan couldn't understand why eating a meal had to be so mysterious.

Old Wang glanced at Zhao Dongchuan and whispered to Li Dadan, “Do you want to order a girl?”

Zhao Dongchuan’s hearing was excellent, and while his face showed no expression, he was already complaining internally.

In this era, private restaurants were not allowed, yet they could even order girls here?

It seems the boss here has considerable influence!

Really, who are they looking down on! “I am irreconcilable with gambling and drugs!”

Li Dadan shook his head slightly, only ordering some “delicacies from mountains and seas” that were usually unavailable. Zhao Dongchuan naturally pretended not to know, simply letting Li Dadan handle everything as the guest following the host.

He had eaten famous snacks from various places before. The dishes made with those special seasonings from later generations, regardless of whether they were healthy or not, definitely had flavors that didn't exist now.

Soon, the wine and dishes were served one by one.

The speed is impressive, truly worthy of a “private club”!

The two drank wine, ate dishes, and chatted about everything under the sun.

Li Dadan talked about everything and anything. Although Zhao Dongchuan mostly just agreed and occasionally chimed in, his remarks were always insightful and thought-provoking.

“You said our good days are coming in two years?” Li Dadan, with a hint of alcohol on his breath, asked Zhao Dongchuan.

“Yes, no matter which country, economic development is inevitable. Without money, nothing can be done. It's the same for individuals and for nations.”

“Brother, you really know how to talk. Come, let’s have another drink!” Li Dadan, half-drunk, clinked glasses again.

They also discussed the Hong Kong issue. Zhao Dongchuan naturally wouldn't say what the future would hold, only stating that Hong Kong's return was a historical inevitability. Li Dadan argued forcefully, saying that the power gap between the two sides was too great, and it was impossible. Zhao Dongchuan didn't explain, just drank and ate, making it impossible for Li Dadan to argue.

In the end, Li Dadan, as expected, drank himself into a stupor, completely unconscious. Zhao Dongchuan ended up paying the bill.

“This damn meal cost dozens of yuan? Truly a private club, this level of consumption is something few people can afford!”

“And that’s without even ordering…”

“Is this guy doing it on purpose, getting drunk so I have to pay?” Zhao Dongchuan muttered to himself, looking at Li Dadan, who was like a dead dog.

Luckily, he still had some money left in his pocket, otherwise this would have been awkward.

He helped Li Dadan all the way back to the courtyard, entered the house, and put him on the bed. Zhao Dongchuan asked, “Are you alright?”

Li Dadan mumbled, his mouth full of alcohol, unable to say anything coherent, only waving his hand as if to say he was fine.

After helping him with the quilt, Zhao Dongchuan left him alone to rest.

He didn't want to stay overnight, but he was also a bit worried about Li Dadan being alone at home.

Finally, with no other option, Zhao Dongchuan locked the courtyard gate, and when no one was around, he leaped over the wall and out.

Dusting off his hands, Zhao Dongchuan returned to the guesthouse.

After taking a hot shower at the guesthouse to get rid of the alcohol smell, Zhao Dongchuan began his daily tasks: solving problems, reading books, and practicing “Qi Refining Introduction”!

Early the next morning, Zhao Dongchuan went to the train station. After queuing for half a day, he was fortunate enough to buy a sleeper ticket for the same day.

Afterward, he went to Li Dadan’s place again, but no one answered when he knocked, probably out.

Zhao Dongchuan returned to the guesthouse to continue his studies.

As the train’s departure time approached, Zhao Dongchuan packed up simply, paid his room fee, left the guesthouse, and arrived at the train station.

Sitting in the simple waiting room, Zhao Dongchuan closed his eyes to rest.

Suddenly, a child’s crying broke out, making him frown.

He opened his eyes; it turned out to be a woman in tattered clothes holding a child, begging.

Zhao Dongchuan looked at this scene and inexplicably remembered when he was going to college by train and met a female student who had “lost her wallet.” She pitifully stopped him, asking him to help sponsor her travel expenses or something. He actually believed her and gave her fifty yuan.

Although he felt cheated in retrospect, he genuinely wanted to help the “female student” at the time. She was so cute, she shouldn’t be a swindler, right? He self-mocked for a moment and then moved on.

While he was thinking, the woman had already approached him.

“Young man, please have mercy, our mother and child really have no other way!!” The woman said with a sorrowful face.

Zhao Dongchuan thought for a moment, then took out a few meat buns he had prepared for the journey, along with some biscuits and cake, from his bag, put them in a separate bag, and handed it to the woman.

After receiving it, the woman thanked Zhao Dongchuan profusely and then walked away.

For a moment, Zhao Dongchuan couldn't distinguish between sincerity and deceit. He thought, maybe it's real, and for that possibility, he couldn't pretend he hadn't seen anything. At most, it was just some food; he definitely wouldn't give money.

He saw many people directly avoid them, even speaking rudely to them. Alas, truly the vicissitudes of life.

For a moment, Zhao Dongchuan felt a surge of emotion.

When poor, cultivate oneself; when prosperous, benefit the world!!!

Soon after, the train arrived, and Zhao Dongchuan embarked on his return journey.

Woo! Woo! Woo! Accompanied by the train's whistle, the rumbling wheels continuously rolled forward.