Zhang Fang responded with a faint smile, “Thank you, Manager Wei, for your gift. It is quite useful.” He then turned his gaze towards the old Cai, and Zhao the jailer promptly introduced his identity: “This is Mr. Cai from the teahouse, a storyteller for decades!” Turning back, Zhao the…
Tag: Zhang Fang
Chapter 70: The Offer
Wei, the shopkeeper:… In a prison environment, it’s better suited for ghost stories! That Zhang Fang could create a new genre under such conditions is already a miracle! Wei urged, “According to the law, if compensation isn’t provided to the plaintiff within a month of imprisonment, the defendant will be…
Chapter 71: The Encounter at the Prison
“Zhang Xuezi wants to first see the reception of the story after it’s told. If it pleases many, he will continue writing it. Please arrange for the storytelling, and then I will meet you at the prison,” Zhao the jailer said, following Zhang Fang’s instructions as he left. That afternoon,…
Chapter 69: The Proposal
“Sir, I’m innocent! This is the manager’s decision! I was just following orders!” The shopkeeper Wei suddenly appeared, frowning as he gazed at his assistant. He turned to Zhao the jailer with a polite inquiry, “May I ask what the young man did to provoke your anger?” Zhao examined the…
Chapter 61: The Scheme for Escape
Zhang Fang shook his head without explaining. He crouched down and started organizing the books. There were writing materials available, but there was no desk in the prison, so Zhang Fang could only write on the ground. In the past two days, Zhang Fang had not been idle. Although it…
Chapter 62: A Sister’s Resolve
“Did he dare to hit you? I will take care of this for you!” Zhao, the jailer, stared angrily at Liu Mu and opened the cell door to enter. He rolled up his sleeves, preparing to deal with Liu Mu. Zhang Fang stopped him, speaking softly, “Brother Zhao, why don’t…
Chapter 59: The Unexpected Revelation
Hao Zhuang led the old man Zhang without noticing the change in his expression and casually said, “I live with Zhang Fang. After Zhang Fang was locked up, I’ve been the only one living in this room. I heard the academy plans to expel him; you’ve come to pack his…
Chapter 60: A Father’s Disappointment
Until he saw Zhang Fang, Old Man Zhang finally regained his senses. Remembering the things his younger son had done, he felt a surge of anger, his expression darkening as he stared at Zhang Fang. Zhang Dalu did not notice the change in Old Man Zhang’s expression. After Zhao the…
Chapter 54: The Father’s Concern
Old Zhang reluctantly looked at his youngest son, his yellowed, aging eyes filled with worry. Zhang Fang released his father’s hand and waved, saying, “Father, go back! Don’t gather money anymore! It’s more important for the family to stay united and live well than anything else! I’m just locked up;…
Chapter 55: The Father’s Burden
Zhang Fang grabbed a handful of roasted beans and handed them to Liu Mu, “Try the beans my mother made.” Liu Mu shook his head, unwilling to eat. He even couldn’t help but speak sarcastically, “These beans were specially made for you by your mother. How can I indulge myself?…