Infinite Ebullience
Chapter 85 - 85 1 Daily Phone Calls Part 1

85: Chapter 1 Daily Phone Calls (Part 1) 85: Chapter 1 Daily Phone Calls (Part 1) When his vision finally cleared, Tang Zheng found himself standing in a trash-filled alleyway.

It seemed that The Silver Trojan had taken into consideration the chaos that their sudden appearance would cause if they appeared on the main street, and therefore arranged for a somewhat secluded teleportation location.

After checking himself over to make sure he was uninjured, Tang Zheng began to pack away his things.

He first tucked away the Howling Reaper and other items he had exchanged into his Black Space Backpack.

Then there was the travel bag he’d brought back from Los Angeles, ten years into the future.

Before teleporting, he not only retrieved his MG3 but also brought it along, carrying the bag in his hand.

However, it was mostly filled with food and water.

The only thing of any value was the 2019 DV camcorder and a stack of US dollars that Pang Meiqin had given him.

“I’ll keep the DV as a souvenir, but I need to burn everything else.

I can’t let any information leak.

But how am I going to get out of here?” Tang Zheng realized he had a problem.

He had discarded his clothes before entering the room and was now clad in a tight black protective suit.

If he were to walk out on the main street, people would certainly think he was insane.

“Thank goodness it’s night time, or I’d be mortified.” Tang Zheng ruled out the idea of asking anyone for help, glanced out of the mouth of the alleyway, and then raced towards the street several meters away, hailing a passing taxi.

“Take me to Heng’an District.”

Fortunately, the taxi driver didn’t get frightened and take off, leaving Tang Zheng stranded on the highway.

Once he was in the car, though, the driver kept watching him through the rear-view mirror; the outfit he was wearing was simply too bizarre.

“Kids these days really aren’t what they used to be.” the driver mumbled, starting the car.

Although the Heng’an District carried the name of a residential area, it was merely a row of bungalows.

Most of the tenants were students from a nearby university, so the destination Tang Zheng pronounced had provoked his comment.

But Tang Zheng didn’t care; he was too preoccupied with planning out his next moves.

Since school wasn’t providing accommodation over the summer break, he had rented a place in the Heng’an District.

Despite seeing his fellow students cohabitating all the time, he didn’t feel envious at all, especially since the beautiful An Xiuru had been flaunting herself and trying to seduce him.

Speaking of the devil, An Xiuru called as soon as he turned on his phone.

“Little Tang, where have you been these last two days?

You’ve had me worried sick!

I have tried calling you dozens of times, but you’ve never picked up.

If something’s happened, you have to tell me, you know?

Don’t treat me like a stranger…

Never mind, I’m still worried.

Where are you now?

Do you want me to drive over and see you?”

“Manager An, I…” Tang Zheng was cut off before he could finish his sentence.

“How many times have I told you?

When we’re not at work, call me Sister An.

So, you think I don’t deserve that title, do you?”

“No, Sister An.” Tang Zheng gave in, resigned despite enjoying the title.

It seemed that he had quite a high position in the Northern Supermarket with twenty subordinates, all thanks to An Xiuru’s favor.

The driver, eager for gossip, had been stealing glances at Tang Zheng through the rearview mirror, all ears for a snippet of his conversation.

“This young man must be a kept man.

Based on the conversation, sounds like he’s getting a scolding from a rich cougar?” The driver was tempted to ask if he should change the destination, hoping for a chance to earn a little more money.

“Have you eaten yet?

No?

Let me take you out for a late-night snack.”

“I’m tired today.

Can we do this tomorrow?

I’ll come to see you.” Struggling to decline her invitation, Tang Zheng realized that now wasn’t the time.

He still had so many things waiting to be dealt with.

Hearing what sounded like the closing of a door from the other end of the line, he declined her invitation as gently as he could, promising, “I’ll come and see you for sure tomorrow, okay?

By the way, Sister An, I need a favor.”

“Okay, that’s a promise.

I’ll wait for you at the entrance of the Botanic Garden at eight tomorrow morning, don’t stand me up!” Without even giving Tang Zheng a chance to protest, An Xiuru hung up straight away.

“Young man, don’t take your blessings for granted.

You should cherish a girl who cares about you.” The taxi driver chatted while taking advantage of a red light, lighting a cigarette, and tactfully asked about Tang Zheng’s strange costume: “What exactly are you wearing?”

“COSPLAY.

Just something my friends and I are up to.” Tang Zheng lied effortlessly, brushing the question off without any hassle.

Just as the driver was about to say something else, Tang’s phone rang again.

“Tang Zheng, you bastard!

You stood me up, and not just once but twice in a row.

You’re really something else.” A girl’s complaints came through as soon as he accepted the call.

“Who are you?” The words had barely left Tang Zheng’s mouth when he realized it was Mu Nianqi, the one who had accidentally sent him explicit pictures.

“How could you not know who I am?

Listen carefully, I am Mu Nianqi!” Mu Nianqi’s anger was almost enough to set her phone on fire.

“The Queen Majesty?” Tang Zheng hadn’t forgotten her nickname, and he couldn’t help but think of fully armed Nazi Zombies in Los Angeles every time he thought about her German army uniform photograph.

Upon hearing Tang Zheng, the taxi driver couldn’t contain his laughter.

He didn’t realize that young couples could be so wild.

No, the voice was different from earlier; this kid was seemingly juggling two relationships.

“I need an explanation, even if it’s made up on the spot.

If you can’t convince me, then wait to bear my wrath,” Mu Nianqi sternly lectured him over the phone, showcasing a strong woman’s demeanor which would fit right in the business world.

Without saying anything, Tang Zheng hung up the call.

In three days, the second survival challenge game was due.

He had no time to bother about these trivial matters; if he didn’t plan properly, he could lose his life.

The driver, who was initially looking forward to how Tang Zheng would defend himself, didn’t expect this outcome.

Nevertheless, he gave a thumbs up.

“A woman should be pampered, but there must also be discipline when necessary,” the driver imparted his wisdom on managing relationships as Tang Zheng’s phone continued to ring.

The phone kept ringing continuously for a whole ten minutes.

Mu Nianqi indeed had a lot of persistence.

“Kid, wouldn’t your girlfriend be planning to harass you all night?

Why don’t you answer the phone?”The driver seemed genuinely concerned.

“Your Majesty, I don’t care what you want to do, but, in short, I’ve deleted all those photos, and they’ll certainly not get out.

Also, I’m busy.

I may only have three days of life left.

Can’t you let me quietly handle stuff?” Combining the call and the rumors about Mu Nianqi at school, Tang Zheng managed to gauge her personality to some extent.

He decided it would be wise not to provoke her.

He genuinely didn’t have time to waste these three days.

“Three days of life left?

Why?

No, it seems like you’re speaking honestly.

There must be something you’re hiding from me.

What exactly are you trying to do?” True to her reputation as an elite student, Mu Nianqi was able to sniff out something odd.

Tang Zheng was taken aback.

He had accidentally let slip his concerns out of vexation, and didn’t expect her to catch on and analyze the issue.

“Well, I’ll believe you for now.

We’ll discuss this after three days.” With these words, Her Majesty hung up the call.

Tang Zheng frowned.

Is it even possible?

In the meantime, in a house in Jing Shan Villa District, Mu Nianqi, clad in pajamas, sat cross-legged on a sofa, her eyebrows furrowed.

The tea table in front of her was covered with A4 size paper, all save for a cup of coffee.

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