If it was before, with Qin Sheng’s character, he would like to meet different friends, so that he could broaden his horizons. He had no concerns or taboos before. But now Qin Sheng’s identity and status had changed a lot. When he met new friends, he would ponder over the motives of these people, especially those who already knew his new identity, whose motives were interests. Otherwise, in their capacity, who was willing to make ordinary friends?
Hence, it was hard for Qin Sheng and Wei Li to become true friends. They all knew it, and then they only sought what they wanted from each other. The careless Han Xu could be friends with Qin Sheng because Han Xu didn’t want to get anything from Qin Sheng from the beginning. But Qin Sheng was still vigilant. After all, it was easy to fall in the dark.
At this thought, Qin Sheng suddenly felt a little tired from living. But one must be tired if they wanted to go on. If one chose an ordinary road, they would not feel tired. Every day, one would eat, drink tea, raise flowers, feed birds, and talk about life. Life would be very leisurely. But for Qin Sheng, he wanted to experience the ups and downs of life and enjoy the high peak’s scenery. Ordinary was just an excuse for incompetence. Mediocrity would be the label others gave you.
The two classes in the morning passed quickly, but the young headteacher, who had become a vice-dean, was different from the usual. He even talked with the class, mainly about all the students’ experiences at the Spring Festival. The focus was still on the economic field. The students spoke enthusiastically, and all kinds of unique opinions made the headteacher nod silently. Qin Sheng also took notes with modesty. This was a stage he must experience.
At lunchtime, Han Xu, a shadow of Qin Sheng, took him out to the restaurant again. Qin Sheng took Wei Li, by the way. Plus Han Xu’s girlfriend from law school, the four ate in the Sichuan restaurant outside. Qin Sheng called Chang Badi and Hao Lei, but they didn’t want to come. They said they could just eat in the canteen. After that, they had to continue to hang around the top-notch university in China. It was so large.
Han Xu and Wei Li didn’t have much contact, but both of them were popular. Han Xu only made friends with people with similar interests. He despised any hypocrite, while Wei Li wanted to have a good relationship with everyone. After all, everyone there had a bright future.
Han Xu was not very interested in Wei Li, but he couldn’t refuse when Qin Sheng asked Wei Li to have dinner with them. Wei Li wanted to make friends with Han Xu, but Han Xu intended to distance himself from him. And then Wei Li stopped sticking his hot face to a cold butt. He didn’t care now since he had already approached Qin Sheng, who had the strongest background among these classmates. Others would just be the icing on the cake.
“Wei Li, I heard that you are from Hangzhou. I’m going to visit there sometime. At that time, you can recommend me some interesting places. It is said that the night club in Hangzhou is very good. ” Trying to enliven the atmosphere, Han Xu took the initiative to talk to Wei Li, ignoring Zhang Mi’s presence.
Hearing this, Wei Li said happily, “Of course. When you come to Hangzhou, I will definitely accompany you to eat and have fun all the way, so that you can’t bear to leave Hangzhou.”
Han Xu’s girlfriend, Zhang Mi, said with a smile, “Brother Li, you are very kind. But we won’t disturb you. You are all busy people.”
Wei Li said, “You won’t disturb me at all. It’s a pleasure to have friends from afar. No matter who comes to Hangzhou, I will play a hospitable host. It’s my duty.”
Han Xu stared at Qin Sheng and then said to Wei Li, “Don’t be so sure. Someone here is a local citizen of Beijing. We’ve known each other for so long, and I didn’t see someone take us to eat or play. Isn’t someone really stingy?”
Zhang Mi covered her mouth and smiled in a very charming way. She was a graduate student of law school. She was clever enough since she could enter Tsinghua University. She knew how to deal with Han Xu’s friends. Maybe this was why she attracted Han Xu.
“I haven’t lived in Beijing for long, so I don’t know much about here. If you really want to sightsee Beijing, I can ask my friends for help,” Qin said lightly.
Wei Li tried to defend Qin Sheng. “Han Xu, Lao Qin is right. If you go to Hangzhou, you can look for him. He may know better than me.”
Han Xu was surprised. “Lao Qin, you have lived in Hangzhou?”
Wei Li was more or less uneasy after saying that. He was half-joking. He was also trying to find out which stage his relationship with Qin Sheng was at. He wondered whether Qin Sheng would like his past to be known.
Qin Sheng didn’t get angry and said with a smile, “I stayed there for half a year. If you want to go, I can let my friends arrange it.”
Han Xu smiled faintly and felt a sense of relief.
Han Xu said with a smile, “Never mind. It means nothing since you are not there. I just want to take advantage of you.”
Everyone looked at each other and laughed. This topic passed.
After lunch, they went to a tea house for tea and chatted casually about the gossip of the business circle. However, Han Xu’s girlfriend, Zhang Mi, inadvertently brought up the disturbance of the Changan Department, saying that the associations, especially the CBRC and SAFE, were investigating Changan Department recently.
When talking about this, Qin Sheng’s expression obviously changed. Wei Li also stared at Qin Sheng, but he didn’t think that the Changan Department would fall. After all, the Changan Department’s background was really unpredictable. He immediately turned the topic around in case Qin Sheng would be uncomfortable.
Just before class, everyone got ready to go back to the School of Economics and Management to prepare for two classes in the afternoon. Today’s teacher used to be in a high position, but he had retired for several years. He was a member of the Advisory Committee of the School of Economics and Management. Everyone was looking forward to the advice of this important man.
Before the School of Economics and Management, Han Xu was going to say goodbye to his girlfriend. Suddenly, a boy in shabby clothes, with thick glasses and messy hair, came out. It seemed he didn’t even wash his face. The boy came straight to them. Zhang Mi, who was holding Han Xu’s arm tightly, became stagnant with an ashen face unconsciously when she saw the boy.
“Mimi, what’s the matter?” asked Han Xu. He didn’t notice the boy coming.
Qin Sheng and Wei Li both felt that something bad was going to happen, but they didn’t know what it was about. It must have something to do with Han Xu’s girlfriend.
“Luo Su, why are you here?” asked Zhang Mi, trembling.
Then Han Xu noticed that there was a strange boy standing in front of him. He frowned at the unexpected guest and was more curious about his relationship with Zhang Mi.
The boy called Luo Su held up his black-framed glasses. He laughed at himself and said, “Mimi, is this your new boyfriend?”
Zhang Mi didn’t know how to answer this question at the beginning. After weighing the advantages and disadvantages, she said, “Yes. Luo Su, this is my boyfriend. You can stop pestering me.”
After hearing this, the boy was a little shocked, and then he said, “Pestering? If I didn’t stand here today, I wouldn’t know we’ve broken up.”
Han Xu was just about to interfere, but Qin Sheng held him. Because the boy’s answer was very straightforward, let alone Han Xu, Qin Sheng, and Wei Li already knew what was going on. It must be that the boy named Luo Su was Zhang Mi’s boyfriend. Zhang Mi had been cheating on Luo Su behind his back. She had chosen Han Xu, who studied at Tsinghua University. Luo Su was kept in the dark.
Qin Sheng was curious as to what Zhang Mi saw in this shabby boy while she was so beautiful and elegant. Obviously, the boy must have something outstanding. Tsinghua did not lack talents and geniuses.
Luo Su’s sudden appearance disconcerted Zhang Mi. She was afraid that Han Xu would be mad. For Zhang Mi, Luo Su was a stock with potential while Han Xu was a moneybag. The stock was full of unknown risks, while the moneybag could bring huge benefits, so Zhang Mi’s choice must be Han Xu.
“Luo Su, it’s impossible for us to be together. Don’t pester me anymore. We are not suitable for each other.” Zhang Mi was sophisticated. She denied her relationship with Luo Su so she wouldn’t make Han Xu angry.
Luo Su nodded awkwardly at Han Xu and the others, then looked at Zhang Mi and continued, “Mimi, actually I’ve known you had a new boyfriend. I also know that he is from Tianjin. I know his identity and background. I admit that he is very excellent. Compared with him, I am not worth mentioning. Any normal girl will choose him. To be honest, I envy him very much, but I can’t choose my family background. I thought that if you gave me a few more years, I could give you a happy and comfortable life, but it seems that you didn’t intend to give me time. In fact, as long as you had told me, I would have taken the initiative to leave you. I have self-knowledge. After all, everyone has been saying that I am a toad that wanted to eat swan meat. I was proud of it, especially when I received envious stares from my friends by taking you with me. It turns out I shouldn’t have rejoiced so early.”
Zhang Mi was completely flustered and said, “Luo Su, don’t talk nonsense.”
“Let him continue,” said Han Xu with a gloomy face.
Luo Su had forgiven her. After being cheated by his girlfriend, he could still say these words, which showed that he had enough sense and must be very strong inside. Thus, he continued, “I’m a little angry. I wanted to scold you at first, but later I thought about it. There’s no need. I like you that much. If you’re in a bad mood, I’ll be very sad. In fact, I came to you today to settle the affair, and then we can break up peacefully.”
“Stop, please stop.” Zhang Mi has fallen into guilt and contradiction. She felt sorry for Luo Su and was afraid that she would lose Han Xu.
Luo Su heard Zhang Mi’s words and sighed. “Well, I will not say anything after saying the last sentence. Mimi, you are a very excellent girl. I’m satisfied to have had you before. Thank you for the year you’ve been with me. Thank you. ”
At that moment, many passersby were stopping to watch the farce. Luo Su’s last bow to Zhang Mi made many people feel that the boy’s mind was too abnormal.
After bowing, Luo Su looked at Han Xu again and said, “I hope you can treat her well. She is a good girl.”
After finishing the last sentence, Luo Su turned around and left. Qin Sheng could see that the boy was obviously shaking. He was crying. He must felt very painful.
However, although the boy was very composed and he said those words in an extremely humble way, only Qin Sheng, an old fox that had rich experiences, knew that this was the scariest feature of a boy—that was killing via torture of heart!
