Time Travel: The Survival of Li Zhi

Chapter 269 Zhang Lanfeng’s Invitation

Hong Fan glanced at Zhang Lanfeng who was absent-minded, and a hint of subtle doubt flashed in his eyes, but he didn't care too much and just shook his head slightly.

Afterwards, Hong Fan retracted his gaze and turned to Li Zhi, saying in a slightly lowered voice: "This Dongjiao City has always been a place where people come and go, and it is a mixed bag. If you come here again in the future, it is best to find a reliable guide to take you. In this way, you can save a lot of unnecessary trouble."

Li Zhi listened to Hong Fan's words and nodded thoughtfully. Then, he turned his gaze to Zhang Lanfeng and said, "Guide Zhang, where should we go first?"

But at this time, Zhang Lanfeng was thinking about his childhood friend. He was startled by Li Zhi's sudden call, like a frightened rabbit.

Then, he looked up blankly, staring at Li Zhi and the others with dull eyes. He opened his mouth and it took him a long time to come back to his senses and utter one word: "What?"

Seeing Zhang Lanfeng's careless look, Hong Fan could not help but frown, with obvious dissatisfaction on his face. He thought to himself, how could this guide take the money but do such a perfunctory job?

At that moment, he said in a calm voice: "If you take the money, you have to do a good job. Guide Zhang, don't you know this basic principle? We all have important things to do. Time is tight and we can't afford to delay."

How could Zhang Lanfeng not hear the dissatisfaction in Hong Fan's words? His heart suddenly skipped a beat and he was so scared that he almost started shaking all over.

He hurriedly bowed and kowtowed to Hong Fan, apologizing non-stop: "Please forgive me, sir, please forgive me! I was distracted just now, I am really sorry for you two sirs, I will lead the way carefully now, and I will never be careless again. I hope you will forgive my fault and give me a chance!"

Seeing this, Li Zhi knew that Hong Fan was going to give him a candy after each beating. Hong Fan had already hit the stick, so now it was Li Zhi's turn to give the candy.

So, Li Zhi walked up to Zhang Lanfeng, patted him on the shoulder, and said to him in a friendly manner: "Don't be too nervous, just stop being so absent-minded. We are all in a hurry now, just concentrate on leading us and doing what needs to be done, and don't think too much about other things, do you understand?"

Zhang Lanfeng listened to Li Zhi's words, as if he had been pardoned, and nodded his head repeatedly, nodding like a chicken pecking at rice. He dared not think about anything else at this moment, and quickly suppressed all the troubles of his childhood friends at home, and led Li Zhi and his group wholeheartedly.

It has to be said that Zhang Lanfeng's fame in Dongjiao City was not just based on bragging.

Once he completely suppressed the worries in his heart, he immediately demonstrated his qualities as a professional guide.

He was so familiar with the streets and alleys in Dongjiao City that he took Li Zhi and Hong Fan around the city. Wherever they went, he could give a detailed introduction to the surrounding situation, whether it was those old shops with a long history or some little-known stories in the alleys, he could tell them all clearly.

After this performance, even Hong Fan, who was originally dissatisfied with him, couldn't help but have a slightly changed impression of him.

However, Li Zhi and Hong Fan were not here for shopping at all. They just listened to Zhang Lanfeng's explanation of Dongjiao City while observing the surroundings to see if there was any Fantasy World Tree.

In this way, Li Zhi and Hong Fan, led by Zhang Lanfeng, walked slowly around the East Suburb City.

But as we walked, we unexpectedly arrived near Zhang Lanfeng's house.

Zhang Lanfeng was walking and introducing the surrounding situation, when suddenly, his footsteps stopped abruptly, and the whole person froze in place in an instant, as if he was cast under a spell.

His eyes were fixed straight on the tightly closed door not far away, and his eyes revealed a complex expression that was difficult to conceal, including worry, fear, and a hint of helplessness. All kinds of emotions were intertwined together, which made people feel confused.

Li Zhi saw Zhang Lanfeng suddenly stop, staring at the front with a strange look on his face. He couldn't help but feel puzzled, so he asked, "Guide Zhang, what's wrong?"

Zhang Lanfeng was very conflicted at the moment. He kept thinking about whether he should tell Li Zhi and the others about the childhood friend who was staying in his house.

After his brief observation, he knew that Li Zhi and Hong Fan were both extraordinary people, and they must be people of high status. He thought that if he could get their help, maybe this difficult problem that had troubled him for a long time could be solved.

But he knew very well in his heart that he had no relationship with Li Zhi and the others, so why should they help him?

Maybe the other person doesn't want to bother with your business at all. If you speak out rashly and make them annoyed, that would be bad.

After struggling with this for a long time, Zhang Lanfeng finally made up his mind.

He forced a stiff smile and said to Li Zhi and Hong Fan, "My lords, look, my home is just ahead. I think it's almost time for dinner. You two have been tired from the journey, why don't you come to my home for dinner? I will show my hospitality as a host."

When Li Zhi and Hong Fan heard this, they were stunned at first, then they looked at each other, and they both saw a different meaning in each other's eyes.

However, Li Zhi quickly smiled at Zhang Lanfeng and said, "Alright, I'll trouble you, Guide Zhang. I'm sorry to bother you."

"No trouble, no trouble!"

When Zhang Lanfeng heard that Li Zhi agreed, he was overjoyed. The stiff smile on his face instantly turned into a sincere and enthusiastic smile, which revealed a sense of relief.

He even couldn't help but clap his hands gently, as if he had seen the dawn of a solution to the problem that had been bothering him.

Afterwards, Zhang Lanfeng happily led Li Zhi and Hong Fan and strode towards their home.

After a while, Zhang Lanfeng arrived at his door. He took a deep breath, as if to muster up courage, then took a step forward, pushed open the door, and walked in first.

He even raised his voice deliberately and shouted, "Guests are coming!"

Li Zhi's eyes flickered slightly, and he realized that Zhang Lanfeng's shout seemed to have some meaning. But his expression did not change at all, and he followed Hong Fan in.

As soon as he entered, Li Zhi suddenly heard a very familiar voice.

"Ah Feng, you're back!"

Li Zhi looked up and saw a familiar figure walking out.

When he saw the man clearly, Li Zhi was stunned.