The person who came forward to say hello was a beautiful young woman wearing a gorgeous dress. She was about twenty-five years old, similar to Lan Xin's age, but she had a canary-like charm about her that made the man look sideways.
Judging from her warm attitude towards Lan Xin, she must be an old classmate who she often meets and interacts with after graduation. But Xiao Zheng couldn't remember who this woman was or what contact he had with her in high school.
But these are not important. What is important is that Lan Xin's dress is not outstanding, just very ordinary clothes. Even if you are walking on the road, you may not be able to attract attention. What's more, in this kind of competition for beauty
Obviously, the woman took the initiative to say hello and responded with a warm attitude, not because Lan Xin was dressed beautifully, but because she had a pretty good status and job in the eyes of everyone.
The second boss of Xinao, this is indeed an identity worthy of attention on any occasion.
Just when this canary, whose whole body was filled with charm that made men imagine, stepped forward to say hello, the old classmates nearby noticed the shining blue heart and said hello and hello. In the midst of the conversation and laughter, Xiao Zheng, who was standing next to Lan Xin, was driven out of the center of the crowd and was completely marginalized.
Lan Xin is a very talkative woman and also a very docile woman. Although she was worried about the marginalized Xiao Zheng and wanted to bring her boyfriend back to the center of the crowd, she was embarrassed to refuse the enthusiasm of her old classmates due to face. She just responded with a smile, but her eyes were anxiously searching for Xiao Zheng. figure.
Xiao Zheng knew Lan Xin's personality and knew that she would definitely consider her feelings at this moment. He couldn't help but give her a comforting look from outside the crowd, indicating that he was fine. Then, Xiao Zheng slowly lit a cigarette and observed these old classmates who hadn't seen each other for many years and couldn't find a few familiar faces.
There were nearly fifty men and women present, many of them in pairs. Even if a few went to the appointment alone, their faces showed a look of aloofness, as if for them, being single was just an attitude towards life, and It’s not that you can’t find a partner of the opposite sex.
According to on-site analysis, there were nearly 30 old classmates present, and nearly 20 of them had partners. Most of them are unfamiliar to Xiao Zheng, and the few that have some impression can be distinguished by their vague appearance and cannot be matched one-to-one with the names in his mind. After watching for a while, Xiao Zheng was also a little tired. He took a glass of red wine and stood by the window blowing the cold wind and drinking red wine, away from the lively and bustling party center.
Regarding Lan Xin's popularity, Xiao Zheng did not feel any sourness or unwillingness in his heart. On the contrary, he was very happy that Lan Xin had such a high status in the circle of classmates. Xiao Zheng is not disgusted with those old classmates who are obviously suspected of trying to please Lan Xin. Everyone has the instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. It is something that everyone will do subconsciously to have more contact with classmates who are at the top of the food chain. Not surprising.
"Xiao Zheng?"
Suddenly, a voice mixed with surprise came from not far away. Xiao Zheng, who was standing on the balcony blowing the cold wind, turned his head slightly and saw a young woman in an evening dress looking at him with a glass of red wine in her hand, with a clear look of shock in her eyes.
Like most of the women present, she was in her mid-twenties. His facial features are relatively delicate, and his whole body exudes a sense of vicissitudes of life that is incompatible with his peers. There was also a touch of sadness in those clear black and white eyes. She seems to have experienced many things that her peers have never experienced, and she is a woman with a lot of stories.
When Xiao Zheng saw this woman, a cheerful face appeared in his mind.
He was a little relieved, because among so many old classmates, he finally found one whose name and appearance matched up.
Zhang Lan. Monitor Zhang. A woman who was always loved by her teachers in high school and attended various large-scale campus activities. A female top student in the eyes of students and a proud girl in the eyes of teachers.
Her appearance is actually not outstanding. Apart from her delicate facial features, neither her figure nor her skin color can catch the eye of Xiao Zhengfa, who has strict aesthetic standards. But Xiao Zheng was able to recognize her at a glance because Zhang Lan was once the class monitor, and Xiao Zheng was a bad student who was troubled by all the class cadres, including the teachers.
Of course, it is also because Xiao Zheng and Zhang Lan have always been the seed players competing for the top spot in their grade for three years in high school. It would be difficult for Xiao Zheng to forget such a classmate.
So does Zhang Lan.
In fact, when Xiao Zheng came in, he noticed Zhang Lan surrounded by a crowd. However, due to poor vision, he could not fully see Zhang Lan's appearance, so he missed the opportunity to say hello to this old classmate. At this moment, Zhang Lan, who was surrounded and a little breathless, found a chance to come out for air, and unexpectedly met Xiao Zheng.
"Monitor Zhang?" Xiao Zheng asked tentatively. All smiles.
"It's really you." Zhang Lan walked over slowly, with disbelief written on his face and said curiously. "Where have you been all these years? Why have I never seen you at a class reunion?"
"Fooling around." Xiao Zheng didn't want to explain more, and he really couldn't explain his experiences over the years. He just did Tai Chi and joked. "The monitor is worthy of being a famous figure in his student days. Even outside the society, he is still very famous. It's really enviable."
"In terms of influential figures, among the many graduates from Mingzhu No. 1 Middle School, how many of them dare to be compared with you, the little bully?" Zhang Lan said with a sincere smile. "If you had not dropped out before the college entrance examination, I'm afraid the top scorer in the college entrance examination of our Pearl No. 1 Middle School would have been yours."
Xiao Zheng smiled and said: "Listen to the tone of the monitor, you easily won the top spot in the college entrance examination in our session?"
"Keep a low profile, all the old classmates are here." Zhang Lan smiled slightly and said slightly jokingly.
Xiao Zheng nodded and changed the subject: "The squad leader came alone?"
"Yes." Zhang Lan nodded with a smile, but a strange look flashed in his eyes.
"Why don't you take your boyfriend out for a walk? I remember that in high school, all the boys in school were chasing you from the first grade to the third grade." Xiao Zheng joked.
"I'm divorced." Zhang Lan said calmly. "If I want to hold him, I can only hold my ex-husband."
"No way?" Xiao Zheng said in surprise. "Are you divorced?"
"What, are you going to say like those crooked guys that you finally waited for your chance?" Zhang Lan said angrily.
Xiao Zheng smiled awkwardly and said, "I don't dare to take advantage of the squad leader. I suffered a lot in your hands back then."
"That's not because you like to cause trouble." Zhang Lan rolled her eyes at Xiao Zheng and said very casually.
It seemed that the conversation with Xiao Zheng was a real meeting with old classmates. A touch of friendship is more of an old feeling than a friend. Unlike those guys who only chat with old classmates who are doing well, they treat those who are slightly inferior to themselves or have little use value with a cold shoulder. Is this a class reunion? It is basically a business gathering to build connections and integrate resources. This made Zhang Lan quite uncomfortable.
Zhang Lan can tell from Xiao Zheng's dress that he is not doing well now. Maybe he has not appeared in these years because he is not doing well. Is he sorry for his reputation back then? Speaking of which, compared to his high spirits back then, Xiao Zheng is indeed a little sluggish now. Not only has his appearance changed greatly, but even his once domineering eyes have become low-key and restrained, without any edge. The little bully back then was someone who attracted everyone's attention on any occasion. How could you hide in a corner and drink alcohol like now
Zhang Lan, who has a lot of choices in government agencies, has long since learned to watch people's emotions and is also quite good at reading people's hearts. She did not take the initiative to ask about Xiao Zheng's work and living conditions. She just had a drink with Xiao Zheng, leaned against the railing and asked with a smile: "How is it? Did you find out?" Most of the classmates have become reluctant to recognize them?"
"I don't know him a bit." Xiao Zheng smiled and shook his head, joking. "When I first came in, I thought I was in the wrong place."
"The people are still the same people as before. But after so many years, even the school has changed, not to mention the people?" Zhang Lan said with a smile. "Look at these old classmates, some have become multi-millionaires, and some have even become billionaires. They live in luxury houses, drive sports cars, drink more than 10,000 bottles of red wine, and spend tens of thousands on a simple meal. . If I don’t tell you your name, don’t talk about you. Even an old man like me, who has been there since the first party, wouldn’t dare to recognize me when we meet on the street.”
After a pause, Zhang Lan smiled and said: "Speaking of which. After so many years, the only thing that has not changed in our class is Lan Xin. Back then she was simple and gentle, and low-key to the point of being ignored. Now she has become Even though she is a successful company CEO, she is still as gentle and reserved. It is really rare for a woman to do what she does."
"Do you think I've changed?" Xiao Zheng asked with a smile.
"Change." Zhang Lan reacted very quickly and said with a smile. "He has become more handsome than before. If I met him on the street, I would think he was some idol star."
Xiao Zheng smiled heartily and said: "I feel refreshed after giving such a compliment to the squad leader. As expected of an administrative person. He just knows how to talk."
"How do you know I'm in administration?" Zhang Lan asked unexpectedly.
"Ah?" Xiao Zheng was slightly startled and asked. "Are you really in charge of administration?"
"That's true." Zhang Lan smiled and nodded.
"Haha." Xiao Zheng laughed. "I really don't know. What I said just now is not because you have been the squad leader every year. In my eyes, the squad leader is already a high official."
Zhang Lan said angrily: "Now it seems that you really haven't changed at all."
During the chat, Xiao Zheng learned about Zhang Lan’s work. Section-level cadre of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau. Serious leadership with real power. Among this group of old classmates, he may not live in the biggest house or drive the most luxurious sports car, but he is of great significance and is the most worthy old classmate to win over and get close to.
At the age of only twenty-six, he climbed into a full-level position. Or the oil and water department like the Industrial and Commercial Bureau. Looking to the future, it’s hard to imagine how high we can climb. Even compared to billionaires like Lan Xin, Zhang Lan's specialness is irreplaceable and highly valued. No wonder she was surrounded by so many old classmates. It wasn't until Lan Xin appeared that she was able to get away.
"The monitor is really amazing. He holds an important position at a young age, and he won't fly to the sky in the future." Because Xiao Zheng doesn't ask for help, and he doesn't plan to use this relationship to go through the back door, so he doesn't speak like other classmates. , lower your posture. It's very natural to joke with a healthy classmate.
"Stop making fun of me." Zhang Lan smiled and shook his head and said. "The real sponsor is among the crowd. You have to be able to please Director Lan. That's your real skill."
Xiao Zheng and Zhang Lan were chatting happily, and they didn't hide it at the moment. They joked: "The squad leader is right, I really have to please Director Lan. Otherwise, she can beat me back to my original shape in a flash."
"Oh?" Zhang Lan asked curiously. "Is it possible that you are also an ENN employee?"
"Exactly." Xiao Zheng smiled. "I currently work in the Xinao Security Department. Although Mr. Lan is not my immediate boss, even my immediate boss has to respectfully address her as Mr. Lan when he sees her."
Zhang Lan was surprised and said: "Lan Xin said before that she would bring a classmate she hasn't seen for many years. Couldn't it be you?"
"Did she say that?" Xiao Zheng smiled slightly and joked. "If it is true, it must be me."
Hearing this, Zhang Lan immediately smiled evilly and said: "Xiao Zheng, tell me honestly, are you in love with our Mr. Lan? She usually tries to keep a distance from the male classmates in the class. Why did she suddenly bring you here? It's not normal. It’s so abnormal.”
"Low-key." Xiao Zheng said with stern eyebrows. "I think these old classmates are all doing better than me. If they find out, why don't they take me out and scold me? I can't stand this kind of excitement."
Zhang Lan complained: "You are too ungrateful. Even though you have received such a great benefit, you still don't treat me to a wedding candy. No, no, no, if you want me to keep it a secret, you have to treat me to a meal."
"No problem. You can eat whatever you want. Even if I sell the pot, I still have to make the squad leader comfortable." Xiao Zheng said with a smile.
"It sounds like I'm a vampire." Zhang Lan smiled and shook his head, but his eyes slowly fell on Lan Xin, who was walking slowly.
Like Zhang Lan, Lan Xin was able to escape from the sea of misery thanks to the appearance of a glorious old classmate at the party. A gorgeous woman who paid for all the party expenses.
Her facial features may not be as delicate as Lan Xin's, but the charm exuding from her body is enough to instantly catch the attention of all the men in the room. Her figure is curvy and her face is beautifully made up. The diamond necklace tied around her neck was dazzling. But it made most of the female students present salivate and couldn't take their eyes away.
How rich is this woman's life now that she can wear a diamond necklace worth tens of millions around her neck
Except for Xiao Zheng, everyone knew that this old classmate named Tao Ying was married to a middle-aged wealthy businessman in Yanjing for the second time. She had no children. She regarded her as the apple of his eye and responded to every request. Even her parents moved into a big mansion. , living an aristocratic life with servants waiting for him to eat, drink, and have sex. It can be said that when one person attains enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.
Tao Ying's appearance triggered a more intense reaction than Lan Xin's. Even Xiao Zheng's expression looked slightly weird and he averted his eyes slightly.
"Azheng. Why are you here?" Lan Xin looked at Xiao Zheng tenderly, her tone full of apology. "I really couldn't get away just now."
After that, she greeted Zhang Lan again. Be polite and gentle.
She was not familiar with Zhang Lan, and it could even be said that as a repeat student, there was a subtle barrier between her and all her classmates, at least during her studies.
"Well, I'm chatting with Zhang Lan." Xiao Zheng said with a smile. "Have you finished socializing?"
Lan Xin said helplessly: "Fortunately Tao Ying is here, otherwise I wouldn't be able to get away."
"You guys chat. I'll go say hello to Tao Ying. Otherwise, she should scold me for being disrespectful." Zhang Lan was a good person, so she didn't bother Lan Xin and Xiao Zheng, and walked slowly towards Tao Ying. But before she could go far, Tao Ying in the crowd took the initiative and walked towards the three of them.
Tao Ying, who was originally praised by everyone for being so cheerful, saw Xiao Zheng standing between Lan Xin and Zhang Lan, her face suddenly changed, there was a hint of resentment in her eyes, and she subconsciously quickened her pace.
"Hey. Isn't this the little bully from our Pearl No. 1 Middle School? Are you all blind? Hasn't anyone seen the most famous celebrity from our No. 1 Middle School?"
PS: Two chapters in one, I will finish 2 chapters today, and I still owe 3 chapters. I will definitely finish them in the next 2 days. Start adding updates later. Don’t worry, the chapter you owe will not be missed, and the promised extra update will definitely be honored. Finally, I shyly asked for a flower~