In the past, when Bai Shuo and Zhao Lan were still together, they would always visit Li Zhen's house one day at this time of year. Since Zhao Lan and Bai Shuo broke up, the relationship between Li Zhen and Zhao Lan seems to be not as good as before.
But in a festival like the Spring Festival, the courtesy exchanges between the two families are still indispensable. On this day, Li Zhen's family was hosting a banquet and invited many relatives. Although it was still lively and full of flavor, in Li Zhen's eyes it was less
A familiar figure appeared. During the meal, I don’t know who mentioned the matter between Zhao Lan and Bai Shuo intentionally or unintentionally. Zhao’s mother immediately opened her voice and complained to everyone about Bai Shuo’s various faults, the gossip, and the confusion of right and wrong.
Li Zhen was really amazed at her level. Although all the relatives had their own thoughts, they were obviously helping Zhao's mother, and they also began to criticize Bai Shuo. Zhao Lan seemed to play herself as a victim, pitifully winning
Everyone sympathized, and from time to time they revealed some of Bai Shuo's daily problems, and also told everyone that Bai Shuo didn't even have a job now, and was working in a bar every day. Everyone even laughed and ridiculed, thinking that Zhao Lan and Bai Shuo had broken up.
It's a great thing.
At this time, Li Zhen couldn't stand listening anymore, so she put her chopsticks heavily on the bowl and got angry in public, saying to Zhao Lan: "Zhao Lan, others don't know about this matter, but you don't know it yourself? Just break up."
When breaking up, do you need to say this three or four times behind your back?"
Zhao Lan was unconvinced when she heard this: "Why am I making irresponsible remarks? I have been so bullied. Cousin, you don't speak for me, and you help that outsider to speak against me."
Seeing that Zhao Lan was still pretending to be pitiful, Li Zhen suddenly became angry: "When you were together, how could Bai Shuo be sorry for you and your family? He went along with you in everything, worked hard in your family, and often suffered the consequences.
Your mother and your brother are so angry that they still let your family suffer financially. For a college student who has just started working, you want a bride price of 200,000 yuan, which is not enough. You will also need to add another 100,000 yuan when the wedding comes. What you are doing is actually a big deal for the neighbors.
They are all very shameless. I just didn’t say it in front of you. You are not ashamed but proud of it. Zhao Lan, I will say this today. Apart from Bai Shuo, I am afraid it will be difficult for you to find someone like this in your life.
People who love you will obey you in everything."
Zhao Lan always used a arrogant attitude to hide his regret and sadness in front of many relatives. He also knew that what Li Zhen said was true. It was really difficult for anyone except Bai Shuo to love her like that.
, protect her, and everything goes according to her and her family. Moreover, after this incident, Zhao Lan's reputation is not very good. Many people are secretly talking about her behind her back, what kind of money worshipers and vampires are there?
It's so unpleasant to hear. Now Zhao Lan is burdened with a lot of pressure, and even has plans to leave Shudu. At this time, Li Zhen's public rebuke made her unable to bear it anymore, and she burst into tears in front of many relatives.
Get up. This time I'm not pretending, but I really touched the sadness in my heart.
When Zhao's mother saw this, she became angry and yelled at Li Zhen as an elder: "Zhen Zhen, what are you talking about? I know you have a good relationship with Bai Shuo, but you can't be indistinguishable. Our family
Lan Lan is so sad, do you need to rub salt in the wound?" Many relatives comforted Zhao's mother and Zhao Lan, and some even criticized Li Zhen when they saw that Li Zhen actually spoke for outsiders.
Li Zhen's parents also hurriedly comforted Zhao Lan's family, and even slightly blamed Li Zhen for saying this on such a festival. Li Zhen couldn't stand the behavior of her relatives and didn't want to stay in such an environment.
, he put down his bowls and chopsticks and went out.
The New Year's Eve streets are brightly lit and full of joy and celebration, but Li Zhen is always afraid of being seen by others, walking alone in dimly lit places. In fact, Li Zhen's current situation is not much better than Zhao Lan.
She was 26 years old and had been married to her husband for many years but had no children. After going to the hospital for repeated examinations, she finally confirmed that the problem was her. For this reason, her husband's family criticized her a lot. At first, her husband still defended her.
, but she could also feel the disappointment in her husband's heart. Later, her husband also began to be lukewarm towards her. Especially in the past two years, her husband often made excuses to go on business trips and Li Zhen always spent less time together and more away from each other. This year, she didn't even celebrate the New Year.
Didn't come back. Li Zhen rushed out of the house at this moment and walked aimlessly on the street. Her heart was full of emptiness and coldness. She didn't even know where she could go. She didn't want to go back to her empty and lifeless place.
Passing a street intersection, two children were playing with flowers and playing with each other. Even this scene made Li Zhen stop and look at it for a long time.
At this time, Li Zhen's cell phone suddenly rang. Li Zhen fumbled around for a long time before taking out the cell phone. It turned out to be a call from a colleague at her work, the manager of their department.
As soon as the call was connected, a harsh female voice came: "Why did it take you so long to answer the phone?"
Li Zhen said quickly: "I'm sorry, Manager Liu, what can I do for you?"
"On the first day of work, the company will hold a work meeting in advance. You will work overtime today to make an analysis report on last year's financial data and send it to me early tomorrow morning."
Li Zhen was a little puzzled: "But, Manager Liu, I'm still on vacation today. I have something going on at home..."
"Who has nothing to do? Why do you shirk so much when I talk to you about work? Does a deputy manager have to be qualified?"
"But Manager Liu, aren't you in charge of the annual analysis report?"
"I'm busy right now. Besides, do you arrange work for me or do I arrange work for you?" The other party's tone became more and more annoyed.
"Okay, Manager Liu, I will give you the analysis tomorrow."
"Not tomorrow, I want it early tomorrow morning. Okay, that's it." After saying that, the other party hung up the phone without waiting for Li Zhen to respond.
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The Luqiao Company where Li Zhen works is a large state-owned enterprise and a core subsidiary of a large group. Li Zhen joined this company as a financial officer after graduating from university. Because of his hard work and strong professional ability, the old leaders also appreciated him
She was promoted to deputy manager of the department in less than three years, and the woman who called was Liu Xiaomin, the financial manager of Li Zhen's unit. After the old manager retired a year ago, Li Zhen, as the deputy manager, was originally the most senior manager.
The best replacement candidate, but in the end, Liu Xiaomin, who had only been in the company for two years, was promoted to the deputy department manager and she was in charge of the department's work. Now Liu Xiaomin has officially become the head of the department. It is said that Liu Xiaomin is from the group.
He is a relative of the deputy general manager and is very close to the general manager of the company, so he was appointed as an exception in this selection. Liu Xiaomin was not familiar with the company's business. Although he took on the job of manager, he was not familiar with the company's business.
Many difficult things were left to Li Zhen to complete, while she herself became a completely hands-off shopkeeper. The most important job was to often accompany the leaders on business trips, inspections, visits, and studies. But in the end, it was often the ones who took the credit and received the awards.
It's all her. Li Zhen was originally unwilling to compete with others for power and gain. During the days under Liu Xiaomin's leadership, she worked hard without complaining and was used to being submissive.
Putting down the phone, Li Zhen smiled bitterly. On this day when everyone was celebrating being a member of the league, she still had to go to work overtime. But then she said to herself with relief: "I didn't know what to do just now, but now I finally have someone."
It’s the place to go.”
In stark contrast to Li Zhen's loneliness, Bai Shuo has been busy these days. Because after the Spring Festival, everyone will be scattered around again, so in the past few days, Bai Shuo also had various gatherings, all kinds of fun, and he was having a great time.
How fulfilling. The Lantern Festival came in a blink of an eye. On this day, Bai Shuo still did not accompany his parents at home. Instead, he and Cao An went to attend the high school reunion. The gathering place was a newly opened restaurant. It is said that this restaurant has high-end decoration and delicious dishes.
Unique, it became a popular restaurant in Shudu for a while, and it was hard to find one during the Spring Festival. But coincidentally, the restaurant was located in Hongwan Plaza, and it was Bai Shuo's own property that he rented. At that time, the restaurant
When the owner was planning to build this restaurant, he met with Bai Shuo. In order to increase its popularity, Bai Shuo generously rented it to him at a relatively low price for the first two years, which surprised the restaurant owner.
When they first arrived at the hotel's entrance, they happened to meet their middle school classmate Ling Yun walking towards them with a beautiful woman covered in heavy makeup on his arm.
Just as Bai Shuo was about to say hello, Ling Yun also saw Bai Shuo and shouted loudly first.
"Hey, isn't this my old classmate Bai Shuo? I heard that you couldn't make it in the workplace and were kicked out. Where are you making a fortune now?" Ling Yun asked with a mocking tone.
Ling Yun used to be Bai Shuo's deskmate when he was in school. Because his grades were always not as good as Bai Shuo's, he was often criticized by the teacher for comparing them. Later, Ling Yun fell in love with the class beauty Sun Xiaoli, but Sun Xiaoli was more interested in Bai Shuo.
Because of this, Ling Yun always held a grudge and disliked everything he saw Bai Shuo do. When they met this time, he heard that Bai Shuo was just working in a bar. How could he miss this opportunity when he felt very good about himself.
Bai Shuo didn't expect that after so many years, this Ling Yun would still be so virtuous. He smiled and didn't want to pay attention to him. He said casually and walked to the hotel. The popularity of Hongwan Plaza is getting more and more popular now.
, there were so many people along the way just now. Not to mention this restaurant, as well as other restaurants in this place, at this time, if you don't make a reservation in advance, you can't eat at all. Bai Shuo was naturally happy to see all this with his own eyes.
heart.
The class reunion was arranged in a large private room with two dining tables for 18 people. Before the banquet, the classmates exchanged various topics with each other and connected with each other. As soon as Ling Yun entered the private room, he took the initiative to occupy the head seat of the main table. Bai Shuo did not want to
After a conflict with him, Bai Shuo and Cao An sat at another table. At this time, Bai Shuo observed that the students at the main table were all well-off, and they were all talking high-spiritedly, while many of the students at his own table were
Things were not going as well as everyone's activity was obviously much lower. After a while, the class beauty Sun Xiaoli also came, which immediately caused a commotion among the male students in the class. Everyone teased Xiaoli for still being so beautiful, which made Sun Xiaoli very happy.
Happy. The classmates sitting at the main table all asked Xiaoli to sit over, but when she saw Bai Shuo, she actually took the initiative to sit at Bai Shuo's table and started talking with Bai Shuo. It turned out that Sun Xiaoli went to Huadu after graduating from university.
Now I work in a jewelry store and I am still single.
When everyone had almost arrived, the squad leader began to preside over: "Dear classmates, it is rare for us to gather here today to talk about the friendship between classmates. I have to thank one person, that is my classmate Ling Yun. Because he is the leader of this event.
The organizer also paid for all the expenses of this party. Let us express our gratitude to Ling Yun with warm applause."
Amidst a burst of applause and cheers, Bai Shuo shook his head depressedly. If he had known that today's party was called by that boy Ling Yun, he would not have come.
The class monitor continued: "Among our classmates, Ling Yun is really young and promising. Here I have to introduce to you: Ling Yun was admitted to the public security system as a civil servant in less than two years after graduating from university.
, I heard that he is undergoing organizational inspection recently and is preparing to be promoted to deputy section chief. It can be said that he has a bright future. In addition, the beautiful woman next to him is Ling Yun’s girlfriend Zheng Yan, and she is a real rich man. Hong
Wan Group is her family's family business, and Zheng Hong, the chairman of Hongwan, is her uncle. Zheng Yan is also a singer herself and is well-known in Shu. I suggest that we all toast together for this first glass of wine.
Let’s have a cup of classmate Ling Yun and his girlfriend Zheng Yan, and thank them for their enthusiastic organization and strong sponsorship of this event, okay?
In a burst of lively cheers, everyone drank the first glass of wine together. Bai Shuo and Cao An also raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp. No matter what Ling Yun's purpose was, since he contributed money and effort, this face should still be given to him.
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The class monitor then said: "I think it is classmate Ling Yun who will be here to talk to me next. Let's say a few words. Everyone welcomes her with applause."
After a burst of applause, under the envious eyes of everyone, Ling Yun stood up, cleared his throat, and delivered his speech: "Dear classmates, this restaurant has become very famous recently. Today is the Lantern Festival. If it weren't for my daughter,
My friend Yanyan relies on her uncle's relationship, so everyone may not have the opportunity to have this meal here. I really deserve what the monitor said just now. To be honest, I am just a little luckier and have made more progress than all my classmates.
A little bit, but classmates should help each other. If you need help in the future, just ask, as long as I can help, I will do it without any hesitation."
Amid another burst of applause, Ling Yun raised his glass again and gave everyone a toast before sitting down with satisfaction. Now he felt that he was stealing the show, especially in front of Bai Shuo and Sun Xiaoli. He had not done well before, but in the end he only
After being admitted to a junior college, I always felt that I couldn't hold my head high in front of Bai Shuo. When I was admitted to the civil service and found a girlfriend who was a wealthy daughter, and I heard that Bai Shuo was abandoned by his girlfriend and lost his job, I finally felt that I could feel proud. Today he