248: She should be in line with Gu Jun's aesthetics
Shen Fei didn't know whether Xu Yao was really stupid or just pretending to be stupid, but Shen Fei had already said so much, Xu Yao was unmoved, and Shen Fei had no choice.
Not far away, Mrs. Jiang watched Zheng Weiler come out holding Mr. Zheng's arm, and a smile finally appeared on her face.
Zheng Weiler is tall but slender, and her appearance is as delicate as her name, which should be in line with Gu Jun's aesthetic taste. Moreover, Zheng Weiler has advantages that Xu Yao does not have. She graduated from a prestigious university and has an outstanding family background... With Gu Jun's background, he can marry such a woman. The ancestors of the Gu family must be grateful for nine generations!
Old Mrs. Jiang smiled as she watched Shen Boxiong introduce Gu Jun and Mr. Zheng. She watched Zheng Weiler and Gu Jun shake hands, then she slowly picked up the teacup in front of her.
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"Mr. Gu looks so young."
Zheng Weiler's hand gently shook Gu Jun's and then quickly let go, her young and beautiful eyes full of curiosity about Gu Jun.
Perhaps it was because she was young, or perhaps because she was spoiled by her family, but Zheng Weier actually asked Gu Jun bluntly, "I heard that Gu Jun used to live in a shantytown in South City, and even relied on the school to waive tuition fees to go to school?"
"Weier, don't be so rude!"
Mr. Zheng raised his voice and turned to apologize to Gu Jun again: "My daughter has been spoiled by her family, and her words were careless. I didn't mean to offend Mr. Gu."
Gu Jun had no idea what the Zhengs were up to. No matter how charming and beautiful Zheng Wei'er was, Gu Jun hadn't even gotten a good look at her. Yes, Gu Jun was socializing, but his mind wandered.
From the moment he entered the banquet hall, Gu Jun no longer saw anyone else.
He just wanted to look at Xu Yao a few more times.
Is it because she is too tired from live streaming recently? Why does Xu Yao look thinner again?
Shen Boxiong introduced Gu Jun's identity in public, which was done after seeking Gu Jun's consent, and Gu Jun also attracted the attention of the whole audience.
After tonight, Gu Jun's identity will no longer be a secret in Nancheng, and he is mentally prepared to step into the spotlight.
——But what would Xu Yao think?
——Will she think that her high-profile appearance is showing off?
Gu Jun has always wanted to find an opportunity to talk to Xu Yao, even if it was just a normal greeting or a question like "How are you doing lately?"
However, he was being watched by so many eyes tonight. If he went to talk to Xu Yao, everyone's attention would fall on Xu Yao, which was probably a scene that Xu Yao did not want to see.
Gu Jun was undecided, but the Zheng family father and daughter showed up, forcing him to do two things at once. This was one of the side effects of being in the spotlight. As the boss of Huahu, some social engagements were unavoidable!
"Ms. Zheng is telling the truth, there's no need to hide it. I was indeed born in a shantytown in South City, and I only managed to stay in school because the school waived tuition and fees. I was lucky enough to get investment from Mr. Jiang, which allowed me to start Huahu."
Gu Jun didn't even see Zheng Weiler's appearance clearly, so how could he mind her offense?
Besides, this is not an offense. What Zheng Weiler said is all true, and Gu Jun cannot kill everyone who knows his past.
Zheng Weier looked apologetic. "I don't mean anything else. Mr. Gu, without any family background to support him, has developed Huahu to its current scale in such a short time. I really admire him! Mr. Gu's experience reminds me of my grandfather. He was also born in poverty in Gangcheng. Without my grandfather's hard work, how could we, his descendants, have the life we have today? If my grandfather were still alive, he would definitely admire Mr. Gu."
Mr. Zheng was a very prestigious figure in Hong Kong. Although he has passed away, his story of making a fortune has been published even in tabloids in mainland China.
In terms of background, Mr. Zheng is definitely more humble than Gu Jun. Gu Jun is simply poor, while Mr. Zheng is not only poor but also has done many low-level jobs. He has been earning money to support his family since he was thirteen or fourteen years old, and he stumbled all the way until he was in his thirties before he saved enough capital to start a business.
When Gu Jun was his age, Mr. Zheng was still working at the bottom of society, but Gu Jun had already successfully started his own business... Zheng Weiler was definitely not trying to offend Gu Jun, she was comparing Gu Jun with her own grandfather!
Gu Jun finally took a closer look at Zheng Wei'er. "Mr. Zheng is an entrepreneur I have always admired since I was a student. For a long time, it was entrepreneurs like Mr. Zheng who encouraged me to persevere."
Gu Jun did not lie.
He vowed to make a name for himself very early on, but he didn't know where the road ahead lay. There were many biographies in the school library. People like Mr. Zheng, who came from a poor family but built a big business and achieved a high social status, have always been Gu Jun's study objects!
In addition to Mr. Zheng, Gu Jun has also studied the rise to wealth history of many wealthy people in Hong Kong.
He was quite naive at that time and believed whatever was written in the books. Later he realized that the complexity of the business world could not be described clearly in just a few paragraphs!
Even so, those embellished and polished stories of struggle still gave Gu Jun much encouragement... The existence of people like Mr. Zheng at least reassured him that one could escape their original circumstances through hard work. However, times have changed, and so have opportunities. Mr. Zheng's generation of entrepreneurs prospered by seizing the opportunities of their time. There was no point in Gu Jun simply copying past examples; his opportunity lay in the present!
Gu Jun casually mentioned a few classic examples of Mr. Zheng's past. Zheng Wei'er's eyes lit up: "I thought everyone would slowly forget about Grandpa, but I didn't expect that Mr. Gu..."
Zheng Weier's voice trembled, and Mr. Zheng patted the back of her hand: "I'm sorry to have embarrassed everyone. Weier was raised by my father when she was a child. The relationship between grandfather and grandson is the deepest, and my father has had a great influence on her."
Zheng Weiler felt embarrassed by what Mr. Zheng said.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have gotten so emotional."
Gu Jun grew up with his grandfather Gu Haishan, and he and Gu Haishan have a deep relationship. Unexpectedly, Zheng Weiler and Mr. Zheng also have a deep relationship.
This is something Gu Jun can empathize with, and he is not disgusted by Zheng Weiler's true feelings.
There is nothing wrong with missing your deceased grandfather.
If Gu Jun met someone who could remember Gu Haishan with him, he would not be able to help but show his emotions.
Shen Boxiong gave Shen Zhongjun a look.
Shen Zhongjun smiled and interrupted Zheng Weier's eagerness to talk: "Everyone has been standing and talking. It's our Shen family's fault for not hosting you well. Why don't you sit down and talk slowly? Mr. Zheng, will Weier be bored chatting with us old guys? Do you want me to ask Shen Fei to take her to meet friends of the same age?"
Regardless of whether Zheng Weiler has such feelings for Gu Jun, Shen Zhongjun wants to separate them.
Shen Zhongjun really supports Xu Yao. After all, Xu Yao has no one to rely on right now. If Zheng Weier pries Gu Jun away, with the strength of the Zheng family in Hong Kong, what will the Shen family do?
Mr. Zheng glanced at Zheng Weier, who smiled and nodded, "I'm going to go play with Sister Shen Fei. It's a good opportunity to meet some new friends."
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