In his youth, he was a noble young man, exuding an air of nobility in every move he made.
After going through many trials, he became incredibly resolute. His cold and aloof face showed the maturity and composure that time had brought him, giving him a unique charm compared to his younger days.
It has to be said that it's easy for good-looking people to be liked by others.
Xu Ya has good taste.
This was the shared idea of Li Yiyi and Li Laoda. As for Jiang Yuting, no one knew where her thoughts had wandered off to.
The toasting continued, and Jiang Zuoque soon arrived beside them.
After paying their respects, they left just like that. I witnessed it with my own eyes; it's true, they really left.
I don't know whether to praise Jiang Zuoque for being smart or for being naive. After all, he's the host, and the wedding is his own.
Making this gesture in front of everyone, isn't he the one who gets laughed at?
Jiang Zuoqiu, who thought he had given Jiang's father and his group a hard time, smiled even more genuinely. He was about to offer a toast when his direct supervisor, Ren Da, made him lose face.
“Comrade Jiang Zuoqu, Elder Jiang is your teacher. If you don’t respect him, we dare not drink your wine.”
After being reminded, many people then remembered.
Jiang's father is a university professor, both in the past and in the future, and he has already received a notice of reinstatement.
Jiang Zuoqiu was raised by his father. Now that his parents are gone, he works at the Normal University. Jiang Zuoqiu refuses to drink, drawing strange glances from everyone.
Could there be something they don't know about this? After all, Jiang's father and the others were sent to the countryside because they were reported by someone.
A suspicious look lingered on Jiang Zuoqiu, and just as he was about to guess what was going on, Jiang Zuoqiu broke the tense atmosphere himself.
"Leader Ren, the teacher is the person I respect most. How could I not toast him? I was planning to save it for last, but since you reminded me, I will toast him first."
That was a well-chosen explanation, successfully covering up why no toast was offered.
Without a bit of cunning and years of experience, one couldn't be so smooth.
"So that's how it is," most people said with an "I see" look.
Li Yiyi and the others just watched Jiang Zuoque perform. No matter how well he acted, there were still flaws that could be revealed.
"Teacher, I toast you with this glass of wine to thank you for recognizing and nurturing me back then."
His words were pleasant to hear, and his demeanor was respectful, completely dispelling the doubts of the remaining people.
It seems they misunderstood.
Before the doubts could fully subside, they were immediately raised again by Jiang's father's words.
"I wouldn't dare. The thing I regret most in my life is helping you."
Jiang's father couldn't bring himself to say anything harsh. He was a respectable man and wouldn't let the past, which he had helped Jiang Zuoqiu out of consideration for his talent, be forgotten now.
He is what he is, and this is his way of dealing with people and things—flawed, yet brilliant.
"T-Teacher, what are you saying!"
Even his voice had changed. Jiang Zuoque couldn't believe that his father would actually embarrass him like this.
It's important to understand that the Jiang family is not the same as it was back then, and Jiang Zuoqiu is not the same person he was back then either. In the current situation, he and his father are evenly matched.
The reason I invited Mr. Jiang and his family here was to show them that I am now in a high position, and that they would have to think twice before resorting to desperate measures.
Who knew that Jiang's father and his group wouldn't play by the rules?
"Teacher, I know you resent me for not helping you back then, but how could a penniless boy like me help? Teacher, let's talk about the past in private. Director Shen and Comrade Zhao are still here. Let's not make a fool of ourselves in front of everyone."
He then smoothed things over again, emphasizing that Jiang Zuoque would never confront his father and his group directly.
He would never forget that two letters were still in the hands of Jiang's father and the others, which were both factual and powerful evidence.
Even if we can't eradicate him completely, we can still deliver a heavy blow.
"hehe."
Jiang's father eventually saw through her shamelessness.
Never before has Father Jiang so openly confronted the disciple he had painstakingly nurtured; yesterday's drizzle has turned into today's torrential downpour.
He forgot that not everyone is as noble and virtuous as him.
"Jiang Cheng".
He stepped back, ignoring the stares of others. Right and wrong would always have a resolution.
"Um."
Jiang Cheng stood up. His tall and handsome appearance instantly made Jiang Zuoque look like trash. The intense pressure made Jiang Zuoque uncomfortable.
"Jiang Cheng, don't be impulsive. So many people are watching."
He was inwardly timid, but outwardly he wasn't; Jiang Zuoque was gambling.
With so many people on his side, Jiang Cheng would definitely not dare to do anything to him.
A quick glance at Shen He, Zhao Zhiqing, and Xu Ya sitting elsewhere calmed Jiang Zuoque; he was certain Xu Ya would protect him.
"Jiang Cheng".
A soft female voice rang out as Xu Ya stepped forward, her slender waist gracefully swaying as she walked towards them.
"Jiang Cheng, it's been a long time."
Jiang Cheng glanced sideways. He didn't consider himself that close to Xu Ya, but they were at least acquaintances.
"Yeah, long time no see."
He greeted her and looked at Xu Ya, asking if there was anything else.
Her clear and rational eyes were just like in his memory, overflowing with longing. After years of suppression, upon reunion, Xu Ya could no longer control herself.
They fell in love in their youth, but missed each other due to various reasons.
Jiang Cheng stepped back, creating distance between himself and Xu Ya, as if to avoid suspicion, but everyone's attention had already been drawn to them.
It was only at this moment that Jiang Zuoque realized that his ex-wife still had feelings for Jiang Cheng. This realization struck him hard at the heart, leaving Jiang Zuoque nearly humiliated.
"Comrade Ren, I've heard that you're always fair. Today I have something I'd like you to comment on."
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