Next Step, Target: Perfect Body

A moment later, the food arrived, and the two chatted as they ate.

"Your best friend didn't say anything when you went back last night, did she?" Zhang Yang asked while eating his fragrant char siu rice.

"Let's not worry about that." Bei Wei gave an awkward smile. "You saw how blunt and outspoken she is, but please don't take it to heart. She just has a sharp tongue; she's actually very kind-hearted and well-meaning."

"It sounds like she definitely didn't have anything nice to say." Zhang Yang said. "Forget it. She and I are like well water and river water—we don't interfere with each other. We didn't even know each other to begin with; I just don't get why she reacted so strongly."

"She's just afraid I'll get taken advantage of." Bei Wei said, stealing a glance at Zhang Yang while gently poking at her rice with her chopsticks.

"She's just a roommate, yet she's acting like a worried parent." Zhang Yang couldn't help but chuckle. He looked at Bei Wei, who was casting her eyes downward, and sensing her underlying feelings, he reached out and took her hand.

"You can't trust Brother Zhang's character?"

At the very least, when Zhang Yang said these words, they came from the bottom of his heart.

Bei Wei kept her chin tucked, letting Zhang Yang hold her hand, and let out a soft hum.

After the meal, the two walked out of the restaurant one after the other.

At that moment, in the Chinese fast-food restaurant across the street, Xiang Youde had just finished his lunch.

Ever since Zhang Yang started acting on his own, he hadn't ordered large portions, like clay pot dishes, for a while now; lately, he'd just been settling for a few simple meat and vegetable dishes.

Having just finished his meal, he was preparing to head to the convenience store to buy a bottle of water.

"Huh? Why is that Zhang Yang across the street?" Xiang Youde rubbed his eyes, thinking he had seen wrong.

He actually saw Zhang Yang, followed by a pretty figure, walking out of the restaurant opposite. That figure looked very much like Bei Wei.

"No way, that should be impossible."

Xiang Youde shook his head vigorously, refusing to believe that these two people, who had absolutely nothing to do with each other, could be involved.

In the afternoon, while Zhang Yang was at work, he felt as though Xiang Youde had something to say.

"What's wrong? Do you have something on your mind?" Zhang Yang asked curiously.

"Zhang Yang, where did you eat lunch today?" Xiang Youde asked with a dry laugh.

"Just around the neighborhood. Why do you ask?" Zhang Yang blinked.

"I think I saw you at noon, and I saw Bei Wei too." Xiang Youde asked tentatively; he hadn't actually seen clearly, he just felt like it was them.

"Bei Wei? I didn't see her. Did you mistake someone else for her?" Zhang Yang muttered to himself before continuing his work.

Xiang Youde scratched his head, feeling that he must have been mistaken.

By evening, the busy day of work finally came to an end.

After getting off work, Zhang Yang headed straight to a high-end private training studio he had already selected.

There is no denying that commercial gyms have a great atmosphere and large, comprehensive facilities, but private training studios have their own unique advantages.

For instance, the coaches at private studios are more professional, generally being industry veterans with over ten years of experience. Furthermore, private studios focus more on customized member services, tailoring entire plans based on each individual's needs.

Zhang Yang needed a comprehensive, customized plan for this month, aiming for maximum results. As for the money, what did a little more or less matter? To him, it was just a trivial difference.

"Mr. Zhang, let me show you around first." The person giving Zhang Yang the tour was a partner at the studio who had competed in many events; it was said his level was infinitely close to earning a pro card.

Although he hadn't earned the card, one must know that there are only a handful of people in the country who hold professional cards—you could count them on your fingers—so being "infinitely close" meant his level was quite high.

Zhang Yang followed him around the studio.

The area naturally couldn't compare to a commercial gym, but calling it "small and exquisite" was certainly accurate. There was a machine area with a full set of Hammer Strength fixed machines, free weights, and a cardio area with Icarian treadmills, stair climbers, and more.

It was absolutely comprehensive.

Currently, this private training studio had ten male and female coaches, all of whom were professionals with over five years of practice and complete certifications, catering primarily to high-income individuals who had specific requirements for their physical health and appearance.

"Mr. Zhang, your goal is muscle gain, right?" the partner chatted with Zhang Yang.

After all, with Zhang Yang's height of 1.8 meters and weight of 140 jin, his only real need was muscle gain.

"Yes, that is my current requirement." Zhang Yang stated his needs honestly. "I need a comprehensive plan from diet to training that guarantees results in the shortest time possible."

He didn't mention the one-month timeframe; after all, fitness is measured in years. If he said he only needed one month, others would think he was treating fitness like a joke.

They had no idea that his results for this one month could actually be converted into five years of progress.

"Are you busy with work usually?" the partner continued to assess Zhang Yang's situation.

"I can manage my own time every evening." Zhang Yang said.

"Then I can arrange a three-day split training method for you. It's a three-day cycle where you can train each muscle group twice a week, with one day of rest at the end of each cycle. This is the fastest way to build your physique framework and the most effective method for a beginner." the partner said.

Zhang Yang weighed this in his mind.

Haste makes waste. Training the whole body every three days was the maximum intensity his body could handle as a pure beginner, as the body also needs time to recover.

"That works." Zhang Yang nodded. "Can you be the one to train me?"

Of this private studio, the person in front of him had the highest level. Even through his clothes, Zhang Yang could feel the overwhelming impact of the muscle contours beneath.

"No problem. Let me show you the pricing." He didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point.

The studio offered session-based packages and all-inclusive packages. The all-inclusive package covered comprehensive training guidance and dietary supplement arrangements. Naturally, the price for the all-inclusive package was quite steep, charged on a monthly basis.

"Let's start with a one-month all-inclusive package to try it out." Zhang Yang glanced at the price. It was truly expensive, but if it achieved the desired results, it would be worth it.

A short while later, Zhang Yang underwent a comprehensive physical assessment at the gym. Looking at his current skeletal muscle mass and body fat percentage, the gym's policy was that since money had been paid, results had to be guaranteed; rather than just talking, they relied on data to track progress.

"Your current body fat is eighteen percent, which is quite good. Your skeletal muscle mass definitely needs improvement, but all newcomers have a 'honeymoon period.' As long as the plan is followed correctly, initial progress will be extremely fast," the coach said, holding the assessment report and analyzing it in detail for Zhang Yang.

"Eighteen percent?" Zhang Yang pondered. With more than twenty days left until the end of the month, dropping to fifteen percent under a strict diet and training regimen shouldn't be much of a problem.

Based on Zhang Yang's current physical condition, the gym created a detailed plan, including dietary ratios, supplements, and a training schedule.

That very evening, Zhang Yang began his first workout at the gym.

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