Since they had to attend the school anniversary celebration the next morning, everyone didn't stay up too late at this reunion, and it ended before midnight.
Qin Shiqing had already taken the driving test when she just graduated and returned home. She didn't drink tonight, so just let her drive.
Although my skills are not very good, there are few people in the car at night and my boyfriend is watching me, so it will be no problem to drive such a short distance.
"Xiao Linzi, what did you talk about with Zhao Mingxuan tonight?"
Qin Shiqing asked curiously on the way.
While at the KTV, she noticed that Su Zelin sat next to Zhao Mingxuan for a while. The two chatted for a long time and drank a lot of wine.
"I can only say it's a relationship issue. I won't reveal the details. This is an agreement between men. I promised Zhao Mingxuan not to tell anyone."
The gangster was quite loyal to his promise and kept his mouth shut even in front of his childhood sweetheart, even though he knew that Qin Shiqing had a good mouth and usually wouldn't say anything that shouldn't be said.
"Okay, I'm just asking casually. But speaking of which, after graduation, your relationship with Zhao Mingxuan seems to be much better than before."
Qin Shiqing would never have imagined that Su Zelin could get along so well with the man with glasses.
In the past, Zhao Mingxuan always disliked Su Zelin. Su Zelin, who could not tolerate any sand in his eyes, naturally ignored this squad leader. The two of them could almost be said to be incompatible.
Su Zelin smiled and said, "Haha, actually this person is not that bad. It's the flatterers and fence-sitters in the class who are quite annoying. When they see that you have money, they will hang around you!"
Compared with his high school classmates, he still prefers the students in the Finance Management Class because those guys are more straightforward and sincere.
While they were talking casually, the car had already arrived at the entrance of Liuzhi Lane.
"Wife, why don't we not go home so early and find a quiet place with no one around to talk about life and the future."
After a few drinks, the gangster had some worms in his head and said with a grin.
"Don't even think about it!"
Qin Shiqing rolled her eyes at him. She knew exactly what evil plan her boyfriend had, but she was half coaxed and half tricked by Su Zelin, and she turned the steering wheel to another place without even realizing it.
…
The next morning, No. 2 Middle School held its anniversary celebration.
Walking into the campus gate and looking at the childish and youthful faces of the welcoming volunteers on both sides, he couldn't help but reminisce about the past, even though he is still very young, only twenty-one years old.
"Hello, seniors. Are you here to attend the Second Middle School anniversary celebration?"
A female high school student from the volunteer team came over and asked politely.
"Hello, yes!"
Su Zelin and Qin Shiqing both smiled in response.
"The school anniversary venue is located in the stadium. Just go down this road and there will be signposts along the way!"
The 50th anniversary celebration was held in a grand manner, and a large number of guests were invited, some of whom were old alumni who had left No. 2 Middle School for a long time. No. 2 Middle School has changed a lot over the years, so a team of volunteers was needed to help guide it.
Although the couple was very young and had obviously just graduated, they were familiar with the environment of the No. 2 Middle School campus. However, the volunteer was quite competent and explained it to them as usual.
"Okay, got it, junior sister, thank you!"
Su Zelin couldn't help but burst out laughing, and Qin Shiqing also smiled.
I never thought that one day my junior schoolmate would tell me where the No. 2 Middle School stadium is.
After the two men left, several volunteers became active.
"Wow, that senior is so handsome, and the senior is so pretty too. I wonder which class they graduated from!"
"He doesn't look much older than us. He should be one of the recent graduates."
"They look like a couple, really made in heaven!"
"Ah, I really hope I have a boyfriend like this!"
"Miao Miao, why don't you consider me?"
"Get lost, are you as handsome as him? Can you be considered a god-like boyfriend?"
"Ahem, I'm a little handsome, okay? And I'm very gentle."
"… "
Any students who were classmates with Su Zelin and Qin Shiqing back then would know them, and they can all be called famous people in No. 2 Middle School.
It’s just that Qin Shiqing is the goddess of No. 2 Middle School, while Hunzi is famous for other reasons.
For example, he beat up several sports students in his first year of high school, was a frequent guest at cultural evenings, played the guitar well, was very good at nightball, and was punished for smoking and climbing over the wall and was reported to the whole school...
Su Zelin had both good and bad reputations in high school. Although he was versatile, his poor academic performance and frequent violations of school rules and regulations were enough to make him a bad student in the eyes of others. So whenever he was mentioned at that time, everyone shook their heads.
However, with the end of the college entrance examination, Su Zelin's life seemed to be on the rise in the eyes of others. Gradually, only his good reputation remained, and finally he even became a legend in the small town.
In this era, there are people who become senior executives in large companies before graduation. Jiang Lan is unique, and such examples are extremely rare across the country.
We arrived at the school anniversary venue, which was crowded with guests.
There are white-haired old people and young people who have just graduated.
There are wealthy businessmen in suits and ties with slicked-back hair, and there are also working people in simple clothing.
In its fiftieth anniversary, this high school has produced numerous people with different achievements.
"Zelin, Shiqing, this way!"
The sharp-eyed Xiaoyanzi spotted the two people and waved to them from afar in the crowd.
The seats for the school anniversary were divided according to level and seniority. College students who had not yet entered society were not invited, so Su Zelin and his group of freshly minted graduates from the Class of 1998 had the least seniority among all the guests, and naturally they were lined up at the back of the stadium. As for Class 982, it happened to be right next to the entrance road and could be easily seen.
This place is quite far from the podium, and you can't even see the leader's face when he's speaking. Even if you have the best eyesight, you can only see a shadow at best.
After saying hello to everyone else, he came to his best friend and his wife.
The school celebration lasted for a whole morning, several hours. Both parties agreed that whoever arrived first would reserve two extra seats so that they could chat and it would not be so boring.
"Mouse, little swallow, you are up really early!"
Qin Shiqing said casually after sitting down.
"After the class reunion ended last night, Haoran and I went back to our respective homes and visited our respective mothers. It's not like you guys who might have gone out for some romance and naturally got up early!"
Xiaoyanzi was actually just making a dirty joke, but unexpectedly she hit the mark.
Qin Shiqing's pretty face couldn't help but turn slightly red.
Last night her boyfriend insisted on testing the shock absorption performance of the new car, so she had no choice but to go along and have some fun.
Facts have proved that although the Audi A6 is twice as expensive as the Passat, its shock absorption performance is not as comfortable as the latter and is slightly harder. Fortunately, the seats have good wrapping and spacious space, so you won't feel too cramped when talking about life and the future in the car.
The most important point is that the air conditioning is powerful. As long as the heater is on, it is no problem to wear fewer clothes in the car in winter.
Xiaoyanzi read some information from her bestie's expression, and her tone became ambiguous, saying jokingly: "Oh, you two are so in love, so full of love so late at night, I'm so envious, Shiqing, are you going to live at Su Zelin's house?"
She didn't expect that the two of them were going to test the car's shock absorption, and only thought that Qin Shiqing was staying overnight at Su Zelin's place.
Their family members should know about their situation, so it wouldn't be surprising if they lived together.
Xiaoyanzi didn't think Qin Shiqing would be so ridiculous, because her best friend was quite reserved and traditional, and she couldn't do such a thing as changing the scene casually. However, her best friend had been persuaded by the gangsters to become much more open-minded.
"No, we all went back to our own homes to sleep!"
Qin Shiqing quickly clarified.
I didn't lie, we did go home afterwards.
Even though they were in an established relationship, she was still too embarrassed to spend the night at her boyfriend's house.
"Little Swallow, you sound as if you've been staying at Mouse's house all day long?"
Su Zelin changed the subject and turned defense into offense.
"How could I? Don't talk nonsense. I have to wait until after we get married!"
Xiaoyanzi is actually a very traditional person. Before marriage, she never dared to stay overnight at her boyfriend's house or let her boyfriend stay overnight at her house.
"Then if you go home for the annual holiday, how will you two solve the problem?"
The gangster teased.
"Bah, Haoran and I are not you, thinking about this kind of thing all day long!"
Xiaoyanzi hummed pretentiously, but she was actually thinking about Su Zelin's words.
After women have experienced sexual intercourse, they tend to be more active than men.
It's really hard not to live as a couple during such a long New Year holiday.
It’s a waste of money to get a room, so I can just go to my boyfriend’s house during the day when I can’t afford it.
Anyway, Haoran's parents go to the market to sell vegetables during the day, so he is the only one at home.
Just as Xiaoyanzi was thinking about this, her class teacher Guo Xingbang came over.
"Old Guo!"
"Teacher Guo!"
The two of them quickly stood up and greeted each other.
"Haha, you're here!"
Lao Guo hasn't changed much in the past four years. He still has that kind face. Although his hair is a little bald, his face is rosy and he is in good spirits.
The head teacher is a fat man with a kind heart and a good attitude, so he has always been in good health.
"I heard that you guys are dating?"
Old Guo looked at the young couple with smiling eyes and gossiped for the first time.
When we were in high school, love was a sensitive topic and the school would never allow it, but now that we both graduated from college, it's a different matter.
"Yes, Mr. Guo."
Qin Shiqing was a little embarrassed.
"Why should you be embarrassed to admit this? Teachers are not old-fashioned. You both have jobs, so it's normal for you to have a boyfriend. Besides, you two are a good match."
Old Guo smiled brightly.
The two people in front of him were both students that made him proud.
Needless to say, Qin Shiqing is the study committee member of the high school and a good student and role model with all-round development in morality, intelligence, physique, aesthetics and labor.
As for Su Zelin, he once again proved that his educational philosophy was correct.
Unlike some class teachers who put academic performance above all else, Guo Xingbang is very tolerant towards poor students and even those who are not good at doing things. He teaches everyone tirelessly. He believes that as long as his students do not take shortcuts or break the law, no matter what kind of work they do in the future or how high their achievements are, they are all people who contribute to society.
Moreover, these little brats all had their youthful and frivolous times, but they will eventually grow mature in their thinking.
Su Zelin's success can be said to be a typical example of a poor student also having his day.
"Su Zelin, I heard that your company spent 1 billion to acquire a piece of land in Lin'an, planning to build a very large headquarters, and will provide low-cost apartments for employees in the future. Is that true?"
At that time, the super headquarters plan announced by New Century was quite a sensation. Lao Guo liked to read newspapers and news, and he also learned about it.
Su Zelin smiled and said, "Haha, that's true. The company is going to expand nationwide next year, so we need a better office space so that we can recruit more talents. As for the staff apartments, the company's senior employees have priority, and not everyone can get a place."
Lao Guo nodded and said, "Yes, your company really dares to do big things, so it can develop so fast. I think it's only a matter of time before you become a well-known domestic brand!"
"Old Guo, I'll take your advice!"
In addition to Guo Xingbang, high school English teacher Lisa also came over and exchanged a few words with the two.
Originally, Lisa had placed high hopes on Qin Shiqing for the college entrance examination, but unexpectedly, Su Zelin emerged and won the top spot in English with a perfect score, becoming her most proud student in her life. Naturally, Lisa's attitude towards Su Zelin was also very different.
The gangsters still respect teachers very much. They often visit and give gifts during the Chinese New Year, and naturally they also meet and chat with several teachers at school anniversary celebrations.
As they were talking, Zhao Mingxuan arrived.
Compared to last night's depressed mood, the man with glasses has now returned to normal and doesn't look like he is worried at all.
Perhaps the emotional release at the party was simply because the conflict with my girlfriend had been in my heart for too long, and after drinking a few glasses of wine, I felt much better after finding someone to talk to.
This was also what Su Zelin expected.
Although his girlfriend was very excessive, Zhao Mingxuan would definitely not break up so easily. The fact that they were married in their previous life was proof of this. It was just that Zhao Mingxuan had always been a slave to his wife, with the woman dominating him and the man being inferior to him. In the end, he was cheated on and lived an unhappy life.
Zhao Mingxuan came with his father, Deputy Mayor Zhao.
By the way, Deputy Mayor Zhao is also an alumnus of No. 2 Middle School, so they have a close relationship.
"Su Zelin, thank you for your greeting when I went to Lin'an last time."
As soon as he saw Su Zelin, Deputy Mayor Zhao spoke enthusiastically.
The two had known each other before. The Su and Qin families opened a New Century franchise store together. At that time, it was Zhao Mingxuan's father who stepped forward to help find a suitable store.
Later, Deputy Mayor Zhao went to Lin'an for a meeting and contacted Su Zelin. The man also invited him to have a meal at Pinweiju and invited several bigwigs from the provincial capital to come out.
Su Zelin also knew that the reason why Deputy Mayor Zhao took the initiative to approach him and was so interested in the franchise store he and the Qin family opened was not simply because he was his son's classmate. This relationship was not enough.
The main reason was that he was doing well in the provincial capital, and he needed his connections in Jiang Lan. He also hoped to get to know more leaders in the provincial capital through him.
Su Zelin said quickly: "Mr. Zhao, you are too polite. It's just a meal. You are the parent official of our Jiang Lan and the father of our classmate. As a junior, it's my duty. When you go to Lin'an, you must call me again!"
"Okay, in that case, I won't be polite with you."
"… "