A mushroom head slightly larger than a quail egg, with the words "Lone Warrior" carved on it.
Oh, no, Zhang Wenliang looked closely and realized that these three characters didn't seem to be engraved; they appeared to be drawn with a ballpoint pen.
Thinking of this, Zhang Wenliang couldn't help but look at Wen Ying's casually pinned-up long hair. The hairpin at the back was indeed a ballpoint pen.
So this ballpoint pen, does it have other functions?
"How is it, do you like it?"
"Like... I guess," Zhang Wenliang replied wistfully, glancing again at the mushroom-headed person.
"Wen Ying, you haven't studied design, have you?"
"No," Wen Ying shook her head, "I studied psychology."
No wonder, no wonder this mushroom head design is actually red and green!
Bright red paired with vibrant green is indeed the epitome of elegance..
A liking that's hard to put into words!
The shape of the mushroom head still made Zhang Wenliang feel somewhat embarrassed.
"Wen Ying, what does this mean?" Zhang Wenliang finally decided to ask.
"The lone warrior, by its literal meaning, you should like it very much."
"I really like 'The Lone Brave,' but this mushroom haircut..."
"Don't you think it's very cute?"
The mushroom cap was a bright red, like an umbrella, and looked very beautiful.
The mushroom's body was green, and the key point was that Wen Ying had carved eyes, a nose, and a mouth on it.
A vivid image of a little red and green mushroom person.
"Indeed... quite cute, isn't it?"
Wen Ying smiled, pretending not to notice Zhang Wenliang's hesitation. "This thing can suppress your second personality. If you feel like you're becoming less and less like yourself, you can wear it. When you don't need it, you can put it away. Of course, there are some other effects you can explore on your own. My suggestion is to keep it on you at all times."
Hearing Wen Ying's words, Zhang Wenliang immediately put away his playful attitude.
This thing, could it really be so magical?
Such a magical thing, who cares about red and green!
Who cares about mushroom heads or mushroom people! (If any dear readers are curious about this character, you can refer to the quirky species in QQ images, the Mushroom Warrior. It's pretty much that adorable image~)
They are all mysterious treasures!
No matter how unlovable it is, it is still lovable!
"Sister Wen Ying, I think we should give it a cloak, don't you? It's not good for the mushroom to be bare."
Zhang Wenliang spoke as he took out the little mushroom man, the lone warrior, and placed it in his palm. It felt a bit soft when he squeezed it.
"Have a safe journey," Wen Ying suddenly said.
Zhang Wenliang was silent for a moment, then nodded.
The two of them suddenly fell silent, sitting atop the mountain, watching the sky, the clouds, the trees, and the village below.
See all the scenery you can.
Listening to the birdsong, it seemed that everything was pleasant, a perfect pastoral life.
But ultimately, one must return to reality.
On the way down the mountain, he didn't see the people who had been rock climbing earlier. Moreover, Zhang Wenliang was preoccupied with various miscellaneous thoughts and didn't pay attention to these details.
As she passed by Uncle Zhang's grocery store, Aunt Zhang grabbed Wen Ying and bid farewell to Zhang Wenliang.
"Xiao Ying, what do you think of Wen Liang? Isn't he outstanding? He's handsome, has a bright future ahead, and our families know each other well."
Wen Ying nodded.
Zhang Wenliang is indeed outstanding, after all, he is the nation's genius young man.
Seeing Wen Ying nod, Aunt Zhang became even more enthusiastic. "Then I'll go to Wen Liang's house tomorrow and talk to his parents. You two may not be very old, but you're not that young either. It's not a bad idea to get engaged early."
Wen Ying, "..."
"Auntie, are you overthinking this? My feelings for Wen Liang are just like those of an older sister for her younger brother."
"Are you shy? Do you know how many people want to marry their daughters to Wen Liang? But I think he feels differently about you; he would definitely reject anyone else."
Wen Ying was somewhat at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
"Auntie, you're really overthinking it."
After Wen Ying finished explaining her own thoughts and Zhang Wenliang's ideas, Aunt Zhang looked at Wen Ying with a hint of regret.
"Wenliang is a good kid! Since you all have made your choice, I won't interfere. Auntie doesn't understand any grand principles, but I do know that those who can help the country develop are all talents! Auntie supports you."
Wen Ying breathed a sigh of relief, "Wen Liang is returning to school tomorrow, so we probably won't see each other for a while."
Aunt Zhang's disappointment was visibly apparent.
"It seems that fate cannot be forced. Xiaoying, you should travel more when you have the time. Staying in our small town all the time makes it hard to find friends with similar interests. There isn't much to talk about with us older folks."
Wen Ying nodded; she had thought about traveling.
"In a while, I might participate in a variety show. At that time, I'll be traveling around to different places for recording, which can also be considered as a form of tourism."
Aunt Zhang was very happy when she heard about participating in the variety show and wanted to ask about it.
But hearing the latter part, this... really is a little clever rascal!
Participating in a variety show can also be considered part of your travel plans?
"Xiao Ying, be honest with your aunt, are you out of money?"
"It's not that, I just think that traveling alone isn't as lively and interesting as traveling with a group of people."
"Alright, if you run out of money, remember to tell your aunt. She may not have a lot of money, but she can still afford to fund a trip for you."
Wen Ying thought about the millions she received in dividends every month and nodded.
She wasn't exactly broke. Although the system took the lion's share, the small portion she kept was still higher than an average family's annual income.
Is she an invisible tycoon?
After returning to the clinic, Wen Ying tidied up a bit, made some potato stew with beef, and planned to curl up on the sofa to watch some variety shows.
I don't know what variety shows are like these days, but it never hurts to learn.
But just as she logged into the video platform and began searching, her phone rang.
It was an unfamiliar number.
Wen Ying sipped her homemade iced passion fruit lime tea and answered the phone.
"Dr. Wen, please save me, save Chaochao, please save Chaochao!" came the anxious and grief-stricken voice from the other end of the phone
The voice on the phone was crying so hard it could barely catch a breath.
Wen Ying reached out and pressed her temples, "What's going on? Take your time and explain."
"Those heartless people! They actually want to harm my Chaochao," Chaochao's mother started crying again, a mix of heart-wrenching despair and anger.
"Where's Daddy?" Wen Ying could only guide the question.
"Chaochao's dad was tricked away by his parents! They're all a bunch of liars! Poor Chaochao, what did she do to deserve this treatment from them? They are utterly heartless! Chaochao is their granddaughter too! How could they do this to her? Chaochao is still so young, and I can't protect her on my own. Dr. Wen, please save Chaochao! What should I do? How am I supposed to go on living?"
Wen Ying furrowed her brows; the situation looked quite dire.
"Was Zhaozhao not buried according to the plan?"