After the first get out of class ended, Cheng Guangxu came over, and Zhang Hongmei told him about the teacher and the class time.

I ate another meal of Shan Mianzhi's at the cafeteria at noon.

"Zhang Hongmei, the school has canceled the study opportunities for students who did not go abroad."

"Then that's the school's problem," Zhang Hongmei replied indifferently, clearly unwilling to get involved.

"Can't you?"

Zhang Hongmei interrupted Shan Mianzhi, "I can't. Who am I? What right do I have to demand anything of the school? Chairman Shan, instead of talking to me here, why don't you write an application? What do you say?"

"Yes, I was confused. I'll submit the application this afternoon."

Zhang Hongmei didn't attend the class this time. She already had no problem with her foreign language skills, and with Wang Xinyi there, there was nothing to worry about.

When Zhang Shouyi returned home that evening, he had already arrived and brought back pineapples for Zhang Hongmei.

"And this fruit, does anyone know how to peel it?"

"Isn't it just a matter of peeling it?"

The others thought so too. Zhang Hongmei smiled mysteriously, went outside and brought back a bamboo stalk that Gu Chuanming loved, which she then handed to Zhang Shouyi.

"Brother Zhang, could you cut off one end of this section and make it angled?"

Zhang Hongmei held up the kitchen knife and began to slowly peel the pineapple, following its shape.

Following Zhang Hongmei's instructions, Zhang Shouyi whittled the bamboo pole into a slanted shape. By then, Zhang Hongmei had finished peeling the pineapple. Taking the bamboo knife from Zhang Shouyi, she began poking at the seeds one by one, and soon the pineapple was peeled.

"Ta-da! How about it? Pretty, right?" Gu Chuanming glanced at it. "Even if it looks good, it's still food, isn't it?"

"Grandpa, you really don't understand the joys of life? Aunt Wang, what do you think? Wang Ying, what about you?"

"Hehe, I think it's great, at least this way it's not a waste."

"Yes, it's so beautiful."

Zhang Hongmei handed the pineapple to Aunt Li, saying, "Cut this pineapple into small pieces, soak it in lightly salted water for a while, and we can have it as a dessert."

Dinner was Wang Xinyi's specialty, a health-preserving porridge. The taste was just average, but eating this at night is good for the elderly's health.

After the meal, everyone sat in the living room, listening to Zhang Hongmei and Wang Xinyi's back-and-forth conversation.

“My granddaughter is a genius. She has only been learning bird language for a short time, but she speaks it so fluently.”

Zhang Hongmei was both amused and exasperated. "Grandpa, are you praising me or scolding me?"

"Of course I'm praising you." Gu Chuanming glared at Zhang Hongmei.

Zhang Shouyi left an hour later. He really didn't have enough time. He couldn't even find time to pursue a girl. Luckily it was Zhang Hongmei, otherwise he would have been a bachelor for life.

Tomorrow night's main event is to make Zhou Shixiong suspicious of me, but I also need to make him suffer in silence.

On Friday evening after school, Zhang Hongmei took a shower, changed her clothes, and drank a bowl of porridge before getting on the bus and going to the compound.

I wonder what will happen tonight? Seeing that Zhang Shouyi and Gu Chuanming are both very calm, they shouldn't get caught up in it.

They arrived a little late this time. When the guard saw Gu Chuanming's car, he immediately ran over to salute and greet him.

"Go back, we'll be in line at the back."

Zhang Hongmei had no objection. Getting off the bus and walking over was fine, but waiting in the bus was also an option. Of course, she preferred the latter, to avoid having to talk to a bunch of strangers, which would be a hassle.

"Grandpa, if anyone tries to search me again this time, can you tell me I'll cry in front of them?"

"What's the use of crying, you spineless coward?"

"I'll cry for them, but I'm afraid my skills aren't good enough. I won't be able to cry effectively."

Wang Ying chuckled.

It was less than ten minutes before it was their turn, but no one dared to check them. They all bowed and were allowed to pass.

Zhang Hongmei sighed regretfully, "The preparations were never needed."

The father and son entered the hall arm in arm, with Wang Ying and Chengzi following behind, and everyone made way for them.

Zhang Hongmei whispered in Gu Chuanming's ear, "They treat us like the plague."

"Nonsense, it's a tiger."

"It's not really appropriate to use the term 'fierce tiger' to describe us; that's a beast."

"You brat, behave yourself. You're not nervous this time."

"No, I don't need to show off to them, I don't need their support, and I'm not under their command, so why should I be nervous?"

"Just stay by my side. If you can't be bothered with them, just keep a straight face."

Is it really okay to give people a hard time?

"What's wrong with that? Take it or leave it. We're not begging them to watch."

"Too."

Zhang Shouyi came over and took his arm, and Zhang Hongmei reluctantly took his as well. This scene was even more moving.

The three of them went directly to Zhou Shixiong's side. Zhang Hongmei bowed and greeted him.

"I have to invite you back, girl. Can't you just come to see me on your own when you come back?"

"Boss, I was just worried about not being popular. Don't worry, I'll definitely come back to see you after I leave."

After another round of pleasantries, the two men stood behind Zhang Hongmei. They greeted her briefly at the beginning, but then fell silent.

There were other people waiting to greet the high-ranking leader, so Zhang Hongmei quickly withdrew.

The three of them found a small round table and sat down. Xiao Li brought over a pot of tea.

"Luckily I ate and drank my fill at home. With so many people watching, I didn't even know where to start eating."

"It's not as scary as you make it out to be," Gu Chuanming glared at the girl, and then told the truth.

"Hehe, Grandpa, something even more terrifying is going to happen, do you believe it or not?"

"Stop with that lewd smile?" Gu Chuanming was truly at his wit's end with this girl.

"How am I being lewd? Look, we're here!"

A middle-aged woman, slightly overweight, walked over gracefully with two beautiful young women by her side.

Zhang Shouyi had been watching the two of them clown around, but when he looked up, his face immediately darkened.

This group definitely didn't come looking for the other two. He grabbed Zhang Hongmei's hand and squeezed it hard. "You heartless girl, you're happy that your own man is being harassed?"

Zhang Hongmei's gloating smile froze, and she glared fiercely at Zhang Shouyi. "Don't ruin my reputation. I haven't decided whether I want it or not yet. Let go. It's indecent in public."

This time, Gu Chuanming was the one gloating. Zhang Shouyi, seeing Zhang Hongmei struggling so fiercely, finally let go.

At this moment, the three ladies appeared at the table. "Sir, we've met before. I'm Liang Hongqi's wife from the power plant, and these are my two daughters. Please come and say hello."

The two beautiful women smiled shyly, but both stepped forward gracefully and demurely.

"Hello, Vice Chairman. I've heard of you before, but I never expected you to be so young, accomplished, and handsome." The beautiful woman on the left spoke first.