This person really knows how to be reborn!

Chapter 51 The more dazzling, the more distant.

Time flies like an arrow, and soon it's the end of August.

In a few days, the prospective college students will embark on their journeys and register at their respective schools.

The long-dormant class group chat has become lively again, but the topic of discussion has shifted from how to alleviate loneliness to longing for university life.

Li Xingzhi was also very interested in this topic, and he would chat with people on the computer at the arcade every day.

Zeng Cheng rolled his eyes and muttered, "Well, you're quite something. You've already learned to slack off at work at such a young age. Looks like I won't have to worry about you being disciplined by those damn capitalists anymore."

Li Xingzhi rolled his eyes even more: "Brother Cheng, are you sure that 'dog capitalist' isn't referring to himself? I used to think you treated me like a donkey in the production team, but I was wrong. Do you think I'm worthy of being compared to a donkey? You're practically treating me like a Japanese soldier!"

Zeng Cheng frowned: "Bao, what do you mean? It's true that you take on a little more work at the arcade than I do, but isn't this our shared business?"

"Brother Cheng, let's have a serious talk today. First, let's count the positions I held at the arcade—"

Li Xingzhi counted on his fingers with a resentful expression.

"Technology Department Manager, Sales Department Manager, HR Department Manager, PR Department Manager... now even hotels won't accept me for accommodation."

"Uh, why?"

"The boss said there's no room for so many people!"

"Cicada, you're so funny!"

Zeng Cheng was overjoyed.

In fact, Li Xingzhi did not hold multiple positions from the beginning.

The burden on his shoulders was gradually added to him by Zeng Cheng.

Each additional burden adds a wave of emotional value to him.

[Good bro, that's called being more capable and doing more work!]

This job is only for you; I don't trust anyone else!

After careful consideration, the organization has decided to promote you further and assign you a challenging task!

[As long as you don't give up, there's always a way to overcome difficulties! You think I'm exploiting you? Don't be so narrow-minded; I'm training you!]

And so on.

It can only be said that Zeng Cheng, as a born capitalist, understands discipline and PUA.

They even summarized a whole set of fixed patterns.

[Every sentence avoids discussing salary, every point revolves around dedication, every action emphasizes moral character, and every word speaks of vision and perspective.]

"Thank goodness school's starting soon, I'll be free then—" Li Xingzhi complained to Zeng Cheng for a while before changing the subject, "Brother Cheng, let's talk about university. What are your thoughts on university life?"

Zeng Cheng tried to recall for a while: "I think the job was pretty good."

Li Xingzhi: "..."

Just as the two brothers were looking forward to university life and reminiscing about what university life was like, Qi Jiahao, who had been silent for almost a month, tagged everyone in the class group.

The suggestion was made to organize a final reunion for the class, partly to summarize and reminisce about their high school years, and partly to look forward to and anticipate their university life.

When our brother Jiahao wasn't blinded by jealousy, his remarks were still quite insightful.

His suggestion was subsequently echoed by many people in the class.

After all, everyone was a little uneasy about leaving home soon, and at this time most people needed to stick together for mutual support.

The time and place for the gathering were quickly determined.

"Brother Cheng, are you going or not?"

After seeing the news, Li Xingzhi asked Zeng Cheng about it.

After a moment's hesitation, Zeng Cheng said, "I'm going."

First, during the nearly three-month summer vacation, the class organized more than ten gatherings of all sizes, and he didn't attend a single one. This was the last time, and it would be really hard for him not to go.

Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect.

After all, it's been a full three years, more than a thousand days and nights of living and working together. If we miss this gathering, some of us may never see each other again in our lives.

Secondly, Zeng Cheng glanced at the messages in the class group and found that Director Qi had also invited Ye Qiong, and Ms. Ye had agreed to come.

Who can say that the heart of a blade of grass can repay the warmth of spring?

Whether in his past life or this one, Zeng Cheng felt extremely grateful and respectful towards Ye Qiong.

The day of the party arrived quickly.

The location was a popular hot pot restaurant in Dezhou, and almost all the classmates came.

Before they started eating, Qi Jiahao, adopting the air of the executive vice class monitor, said a few words.

"Classmates, summer vacation is almost over before we know it, and in a few days we'll all be college students. I propose we have a toast, both to reminisce about the past three years of high school and to look forward to our future college life. And let's make it clear, no soft drinks, it has to be alcohol!"

At this point, a well-behaved student who never drinks objected: "Class monitor, are you really going to drink? I've never had a drop of alcohol in my life. What if I get drunk?"

Qi Jiahao rolled his eyes at the guy: "So what if you're drunk? It doesn't matter if you throw up on the spot. [What we drink is wine, what we throw up is maturity]!"

Don't say it—really, don't say it.

After being repeatedly defeated by Zeng Cheng, Qi Jiahao actually showed some signs of enlightenment in Longchang. His few words of encouragement to drink were very skillful and demonstrated the art of language.

Even Zeng Cheng gave this guy a thumbs up from the bottom of his heart.

At this moment, Qi Jiahao continued, "Ahem, I am not very talented, but a few days ago I wrote these few lines on QQ Space: 'I've drunk half my life in wandering, and been drunk on a lifetime of absurdity.' I'll drink this cup first as a sign of respect!"

After saying that, he picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Zeng Cheng: "..."

Jiahao, why can't you take praise? You're being awkward again.

Well, actually, this is also a characteristic of the times. In 2009, this so-called "youthful angst literature" was indeed very popular.

Therefore, Qi Jiahao's words received a lot of applause.

Many people even thought he spoke very eloquently.

Some even followed suit, raising their glasses and saying what they thought were very mature things.

Zeng Cheng found it amusing, but also felt a pang of emotion.

That's just how the world seems.

The old folks are desperately trying to look young, while the young people are clumsily trying to appear mature.

Soon everyone except Zeng Cheng had spoken.

Ye Qiong nudged Zeng Cheng's arm: "Why don't you say something?"

Zeng Cheng quickly waved his hand: "Teacher Ye, I think I'll pass..."

Ye Qiong, however, persisted and insisted that Zeng Cheng say a few words.

Zeng Cheng had no choice but to pick up his wine glass and stand up: "Classmates, I really don't have much to say. As you all know, besides having a few stinking coins, I'm pretty useless. How about I give everyone a hundred-yuan red envelope?"

Upon hearing this, many people's eyes lit up.

This was in 2009, and the purchasing power of 100 yuan was absolutely enormous.

"A hundred dollars isn't much—" Zeng Cheng suddenly changed his tone, "but—I held back."

Everyone: "..."

Li Xingzhi laughed so hard his shoulders twitched uncontrollably.

To be honest, whether Cheng Ge is even human is debatable, but when he acts like a dog, he's absolutely a dog!

Mu Jiajia retorted, "Zeng Cheng, you're truly despicable!"

Xiao Qian laughed heartily, "My idol, you're still so funny!"

Xia Ning kept stealing glances at Zeng Cheng, her phoenix eyes filled with intense frustration.

She could sense that the more dazzling Zeng Cheng became, the further away he seemed from her.