The person who greeted him was a beautiful young woman dressed in a gorgeous gown. She was about 25 years old and around the same age as Blue Heart. She exuded the charm of a canary that men couldn't help but raise their eyebrows.
Judging from her warm attitude toward Blue Heart, she must be an old classmate that he often met after graduation. However, Xiao Zheng couldn't recall who this woman was and what they had come into contact with in high school.
However, this wasn't important. What was important was that Blue Heart's dressing wasn't outstanding and was only wearing ordinary clothes. Even if she walked on the streets, she wouldn't necessarily attract attention. Moreover, it was an occasion where everyone was competing for beauty.
It was apparent that the reason why the woman took the initiative to greet Blue Heart and responded with a warm attitude wasn't because Blue Heart was dressed beautifully. Instead, it was because she had an outstanding position and job.
Xin Ao's number two boss. This was indeed an identity that was worthy of attention in any situation.
Just as this Canary, who was brimming with the charm of men's fantasies, stepped forward to greet them, the old classmates nearby noticed Blue Heart, who was shining brightly. Some greeted her, some greeted her, and some greeted her. They chatted cheerfully and actually chased Xiao Zheng, who stood beside Blue Heart, out of the center of the crowd and completely marginalized him.
Blue Heart was an extremely easy to talk to woman, and she was also an extremely docile woman. Although she was worried about Xiao Zheng, who was marginalized, and wanted to pull her boyfriend back into the center of the crowd, she couldn't refuse the enthusiasm of her old classmates. She only smiled perfunctorily and anxiously searched for Xiao Zheng's figure.
Xiao Zheng was clear about Blue Heart's personality, and he knew that she would definitely consider his feelings. He couldn't help but cast a comforting gaze at her, indicating that he was fine. Then, Xiao Zheng leisurely lit a cigarette and observed this group of old classmates that he hadn't seen for many years and couldn't find many familiar faces.
There were nearly fifty men and women present, and many of them were in pairs. Even if there were a few who came alone, their faces revealed a proud and aloof expression. It was as if to them, being single was just a way of life, and not because they couldn't find a partner of the opposite sex.
According to the analysis of the scene, there were nearly 30 old classmates present, and nearly 20 of them had partners. Most of them were unfamiliar to Xiao Zheng. The few that he had some impression of could only be distinguished by their blurry appearances. It was impossible to match the names in his mind. After watching for a while, Xiao Zheng also felt a little tired. He picked up a glass of red wine and stood by the window, enjoying the cold wind and drinking red wine, far away from the lively and bustling center of the party.
Xiao Zheng didn't feel any bitterness or unwillingness towards Blue Heart's popularity. On the contrary, he was very happy that Blue Heart had such a high status amongst the students. Xiao Zheng wasn't disgusted by his old classmates who were obviously trying to curry favor with Blue Heart. Everyone had the instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Everyone would subconsciously interact with their classmates who stood at the top of the food chain. It was not unusual.
"Xiao Zheng?"
Suddenly, a cry of surprise came from not far away. Xiao Zheng, who was standing on the balcony and enjoying the cold wind, turned his head slightly. He saw a young woman wearing an evening gown and holding a glass of red wine looking at him. There was a trace of shock in her eyes.
Like most of the girls present, she looked to be around 25 or 26 years old. Her facial features were quite exquisite, and she gave off an aura of vicissitudes that didn't match those of her age. Her clear black and white eyes were mixed with a faint worry. It was as though she had experienced many things that people of her age hadn't. She was a woman with a lot of stories.
When Xiao Zheng saw this woman, a face with high spirits appeared in his mind.
He was somewhat gratified, because among so many old classmates, he had finally found someone whose name and appearance matched up to the number.
Zhang Lan. Class Monitor Zhang. In high school, she was always doted on by the teachers and went to all kinds of large school events. In the eyes of the students, she was a top student. In the eyes of the teachers, she was the pride of the heavens.
Her appearance was not outstanding. Apart from her delicate facial features, her figure and skin color were not attractive to Xiao Zhengfa, who had a strict sense of aesthetics. But Xiao Zheng could recognize her at a glance because Zhang Lan used to be the class monitor, and Xiao Zheng was a bad student who was a headache for all the class committee members and teachers.
Of course, it was also because Xiao Zheng and Zhang Lan had always been fighting for the first place in the grade during their three years in high school. For such a classmate, it was hard for Xiao Zheng to forget even if he wanted to.
It was the same for Zhang Lan.
Actually, when Xiao Zheng came in, he had already noticed Zhang Lan who was surrounded by the crowd. But because of his poor eyesight, he couldn't see Zhang Lan's face clearly, so he missed the opportunity to greet this old classmate. At this moment, Zhang Lan, who was surrounded to the point of suffocation, found a chance to come out and take a breather. That was when she accidentally bumped into Xiao Zheng.
"Class Monitor Zhang?" Xiao Zheng asked tentatively. With a face full of smiles.
"It's really you." Zhang Lan walked over slowly, her face full of disbelief and curiosity. "Where have you been all these years? Why haven't I seen you at the class reunion? "
"Fooling around." Xiao Zheng didn't want to explain more, and he really couldn't explain his experiences all these years, so he just beat around the bush and joked. "Mr. Class Monitor, you are indeed an influential figure in your school days. Even in society, you still have limitless glory. It's really enviable. "
"In terms of influential figures, there are so many graduates from Pearl High School, but how many dare to be compared to you, the Little Tyrant?" Zhang Lan smiled and said sincerely. "If you didn't drop out of school before the college entrance examination, I'm afraid that our Pearl High School's first place in the college entrance examination would also be in your bag."
Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "From the tone of Mr. Class Monitor, it seems that our year's first place in the college entrance examination was easily won by you?"
"Keep a low profile, my old classmates are all here." Zhang Lan smiled and said in a slightly joking manner.
Xiao Zheng nodded and changed the topic, "Mr. Class Monitor came alone?"
"Yes." Zhang Lan smiled and nodded, but a strange look flashed in her eyes.
"Why didn't you bring your boyfriend out for a walk? I remember, in high school, the boys who chased after you lined up from Grade 1 to Grade 3. It was like catching all of them in one fell swoop. "Xiao Zheng joked.
"I'm already divorced," Zhang Lan said calmly. "If I want to marry, I can only marry my ex-husband."
"No way?" Xiao Zheng said in surprise. "You're already divorced?"
"What, don't tell me you're going to be like those frivolous guys and say that you finally got your chance?" Zhang Lan said in a bad mood.
Xiao Zheng smiled awkwardly and said, "I don't dare to take advantage of Mr. Class Monitor. Back then, I suffered a lot in your hands. "
"Isn't that because you like to cause trouble?" Zhang Lan rolled her eyes at Xiao Zheng and said casually.
It was as if the conversation with Xiao Zheng was the real meeting of old classmates. The faint friendship was more than a layer of friendship. Unlike those guys who only chatted with old classmates who were doing well, and treated those who were slightly inferior to them or had no value, with cold eyes. How was this a class reunion? It was simply a business gathering to build connections and integrate resources. This made Zhang Lan feel uncomfortable.
From Xiao Zheng's dressing, Zhang Lan could tell that he wasn't doing well. Maybe he didn't show up all these years because he wasn't doing well and didn't live up to his reputation? Speaking of which, compared to the high-spirited Xiao Zheng of the past, the current Xiao Zheng was indeed a little dispirited. Not only did his appearance change greatly, even his domineering gaze had become low-key and reserved, without any sharpness. The Little Tyrant of the past was an existence that attracted everyone's attention. Why would he hide in a corner and drink to his heart's content?
Zhang Lan, who had been successful in various departments, had long learned how to read people's expressions. She was also quite good at reading people's minds. She didn't take the initiative to ask about Xiao Zheng's work and life. She just clinked glasses with Xiao Zheng, leaned against the railing, and asked with a smile, "How is it? Did you realize that most of the classmates don't dare to recognize you anymore? "
"I don't really recognize you anymore." Xiao Zheng smiled and shook his head. "When I first came in, I thought I came to the wrong place."
"The people are still the same people. But after so many years, even the school has changed, not to mention the people. "Zhang Lan smiled and pouted. "Look at these old classmates. Some are multimillionaires, some are billionaires. They live in mansions, drive sports cars, drink a bottle of red wine that costs over ten thousand, and spend tens of thousands on a simple meal. If you don't tell me your name, not to mention you, even I, who has been here since the first gathering, wouldn't dare to recognize them on the street. "
After a pause, Zhang Lan smiled and said, "Speaking of which. After so many years, the only person in our class that hasn't changed is Blue Heart. Back then, she was simple and meek, so low-key that it made people ignore her. Now that she's a successful company's CEO, she's still as gentle and reserved as ever. It's really rare for a woman to be like her. "
"You think I've changed?" Xiao Zheng smiled and asked.
"You've changed." Zhang Lan reacted quickly and smiled. "You've become more handsome than before. If I saw you on the street, I would have thought that you were an idol. "
Xiao Zheng laughed heartily and said, "After being praised by the class monitor, I feel refreshed. As expected of someone in the administration. You really know how to talk. "
"How did you know that I'm in the administration?" Zhang Lan asked in surprise.
"Ah?" Xiao Zheng was slightly stunned and asked. "You're really in the administration?"
"Yes." Zhang Lan smiled and nodded.
"Haha." Xiao Zheng laughed. "I really didn't know. I said that just now because you've been the class monitor every year. In my eyes, the class monitor is already a high-ranking official. "
Zhang Lan said unhappily, "Now it seems that you haven't changed at all."
As they chatted, Xiao Zheng found out about Zhang Lan's job. Bureau of Industry and Commerce. A proper leader with real power. Among these old classmates, she might not live in the biggest house or drive the most luxurious sports car, but she was the most important. She was an old classmate that was worth being close to.
She was only twenty-six years old and had climbed to the position of a section leader. She was even in a lucrative department like the Bureau of Industry and Commerce. Looking at the future, it was hard to imagine how high she could climb. Even compared to a billionaire like Blue Heart, Zhang Lan's uniqueness was irreplaceable and was highly valued. No wonder she was surrounded by so many old classmates. Only when Blue Heart appeared did she leave.
"The class monitor is really amazing. You're so young and you're already in such an important position. In the future, won't you fly to the sky? " Because Xiao Zheng didn't ask for help and didn't plan on using this relationship to enter the back door, he didn't flatter her like other classmates. He joked around in a very natural manner.
"Don't joke around with me." Zhang Lan smiled and shook her head. "The real investors are in the crowd. If you can curry favor with Director Lan, then that's your real ability."
Xiao Zheng was chatting happily with Zhang Lan and didn't hide anything. He joked, "The class monitor is right. I really have to curry favor with Director Lan. Otherwise, she can beat me back to my original state. "
"Oh?" Zhang Lan asked curiously. "Could it be that you're also an employee of Xin Ao?"
"That's right." Xiao Zheng smiled. "I'm currently working in Xin Ao's Security Department. Although Boss Lan isn't my immediate superior, even my immediate superior has to respectfully call her Boss Lan when he sees her. "
Zhang Lan was stunned. "Blue Heart said that she's bringing a classmate she hasn't seen for many years. It can't be you, right?"
"Did she say that?" Xiao Zheng smiled and joked. "If that's true, then it's definitely me."
When Zhang Lan heard this, she immediately laughed evilly and said, "Xiao Zheng, be honest, are you and our CEO Lan together? She usually keeps her distance from the guys in her class. Why would she suddenly bring you here? This isn't normal. It's too abnormal. "
"Low profile." Xiao Zheng said with shifty eyes. "I see that these old classmates are all doing better than me. If they find out, won't they scold me? I can't take this kind of stimulation. "
Zhang Lan grumbled, "You're too careless. You clearly got such a big benefit, but you didn't even treat me to wedding candies. No, no, if you want me to keep it a secret, you have to treat me to a meal. "
"No problem. Order whatever you want to eat. Even if I have to sell everything I have, I'll make sure the class monitor is comfortable. "Xiao Zheng smiled.
"You make it sound like I'm a vampire." Zhang Lan smiled and shook her head. Her gaze slowly fell on Blue Heart, who was slowly walking over.
Just like Zhang Lan, the reason why Blue Heart was able to escape the abyss of suffering was because of the appearance of another glamorous old classmate. A glamorous woman who paid for all the expenses of the party.
Her facial features weren't as exquisite as Blue Heart's, but the charm she emitted was enough to instantly capture the gazes of all the men present. Her figure was curvaceous, and her face was exquisitely made up. The diamond necklace on her neck was so bright that it dazzled people's eyes. However, it caused most of the female students present to drool, unable to shift their gazes away.
To be able to wear a diamond necklace that was worth tens of millions, just how rich was this girl's life now?
Other than Xiao Zheng, everyone knew that this old classmate named Tao Ying had married a middle-aged wealthy businessman in Yan Jing. It was her second marriage. The other party didn't have any children and regarded her as the apple of his eye. He would grant her every request. Even her parents had moved into a big mansion and lived a noble life with servants taking care of their daily needs. It could be said that when a person achieves the Dao, even his chickens and dogs rise to the heavens.
Tao Ying's appearance caused an even more intense reaction than Blue Heart's. Even Xiao Zheng's expression became slightly strange, and he slightly averted his gaze.
"Xiao Zheng, why are you here?" Why are you here? "Blue Heart looked at Xiao Zheng with a gentle gaze, her tone filled with apology. "I couldn't get away just now."
After speaking, she greeted Zhang Lan. She was polite and gentle.
She and Zhang Lan couldn't be considered close. It could even be said that as a repeater, there was a subtle barrier between her and all the other students. At least, it was like this when they were studying.
"En, I was chatting with Zhang Lan." Xiao Zheng smiled. "Done with your business?"
Blue Heart helplessly said, "Luckily Tao Ying came, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to get away."
"You guys chat. I'll go greet Tao Ying. Otherwise, she'll scold me for not knowing how to appreciate favors. "Zhang Lan knew how to conduct herself. She didn't disturb Blue Heart and Xiao Zheng, and she slowly walked towards Tao Ying. However, before she could walk far, Tao Ying took the initiative to walk towards the three of them.
Tao Ying, who had been flattered by everyone, saw Xiao Zheng standing between Blue Heart and Zhang Lan. Her expression suddenly changed, and a trace of resentment appeared in her eyes. She subconsciously quickened her steps.
"Yo. Isn't this our Pearl High's Little Tyrant? I say, are you guys all blind? Has no one seen the most famous person in our school? "
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