"Aren't you afraid your grandpa will hear this and make you eat stir-fried pork with a leather belt when you get home?"
Shi Hengyu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a disdainful smile.
This kid is truly anti-establishment, with absolutely no bottom line. I don't know where he learned that from.
"Hey, Xiaoyu, you just don't understand."
Long Haochen waved his hand dismissively.
"I'm not afraid of my grandpa beating me. He'd be happy to see me like this. My only worry is that Mu Liuyun won't agree."
Upon hearing this, Shi Hengyu shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Oh, so it's genetic."
"And what about your dad?" Shi Hengyu asked curiously.
"My grandpa and I were MVPs, but him? He's just a lazy winner!"
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore."
Long Haochen changed the subject: "Tell me about your internship, you're an outstanding student."
The moment the internship was mentioned, Shi Hengyu's relaxed expression instantly turned serious, and his brows furrowed slightly, as if he was thinking about something.
"I've found some options, but I don't know which one to choose," Shi Hengyu sighed, sounding somewhat helpless.
"Tell me about it."
"As you know, I'm so outstanding, so naturally I'm different from you. You have to rely on family connections to get picked by the company, while I have many choices."
Although Shi Hengyu's tone was somewhat helpless, his words were full of pride.
"Mmm, that's right, damn it."
Shi Hengyu ignored Long Haochen's foul language. After all, he had been an excellent student since childhood, and had repeatedly received scholarships and grants after entering university. In addition, he had an outstanding appearance and high emotional intelligence, making him highly sought after by major companies in Jincheng, who all extended offers to him.
Seeing this, Long Haochen impatiently urged, "Then what are you dawdling for? Just choose the one with the best benefits and growth potential, isn't that enough?"
Shi Hengyu shook his head and replied, "The best choice here is undoubtedly the Lin Group."
"The Lin Group? That's the best you can do, what are you hesitating for?"
Upon hearing this question, Shi Hengyu's expression grew increasingly grim. After hesitating for a while, he finally decided to be honest with Long Haochen.
After all, Long Haochen is now his only friend.
“Isn’t Mu Liuyun the young master of the Lin family? If I join the Lin family, we’ll inevitably run into each other often. It’s really awkward to see each other all the time.”
Shi Hengyu stammered as he explained.
In fact, Shi Hengyu wasn't worried that Mu Liuyun would deliberately trip him up. He knew Mu Liuyun's character very well and knew that she would never do such a thing.
However, once he joined the Lin Group, the two would inevitably have more opportunities to meet, and each time they met, Shi Hengyu would involuntarily recall their past and the harm he had caused Mu Liuyun...
For the orphan Shi Hengyu, being able to work at the Lin Group was like having one foot already on the pinnacle of life.
This was the opportunity he had been dreaming of, meaning he would have a stable income, good career prospects, and an improved social status.
It is precisely because this opportunity is so important that Shi Hengyu is so conflicted at this moment.
Shi Hengyu confided his inner struggles and contradictions to Long Haochen, revealing without reservation his desire to join the Lin Group and his anxieties about the future.
This display of familial affection surprised Long Haochen, who seemed not to have expected Shi Hengyu to be so candid.
However, Long Haochen did not immediately respond to Shi Hengyu's feelings. Instead, he sighed, gently patted Shi Hengyu's shoulder, and said, "Dude, aren't you being a little presumptuous?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Hengyu was struck dumb, as if by lightning.
He considered Long Haochen a true brother, which is why he told him such a private matter, but Long Haochen's response disappointed and confused him.
Shi Hengyu stared wide-eyed at Long Haochen, seemingly wanting an explanation from him.
However, Long Haochen did not give him that chance. Instead, he suddenly took a few big steps forward, put his hands behind his back, and left Shi Hengyu with a pretentious back view.
In Shi Hengyu's eyes, Long Haochen's image changed in an instant.
He seemed to see Long Haochen with a buzz cut and wearing a long robe, looking dignified and unapproachable.
"Brother Mu is the young master of the Lin family, and you are just an employee of the Lin Corporation. At most, you will only be a senior employee in the future. Whether you will even get to meet him is another matter. Even if you do meet him, all you will do is call Brother Mu 'Young Master' and he will nod at you. There is already a pathetic thick barrier between you."
"So you see, aren't you being a little presumptuous?"
Long Haochen's words struck Shi Hengyu like a heavy hammer, making him suddenly realize that his previous actions might have been somewhat wishful thinking.
Shi Hengyu couldn't help but recall the time he installed a GPS tracker for his good friend. He did it without hesitation back then, but now, faced with something as simple as going to work, he became hesitant and timid.
Long Haochen's words made Shi Hengyu fall into deep thought, and he began to reflect on his behavior and attitude. After a long while, he slowly raised his head again, a relieved smile on his face.
"You're right!"
Shi Hengyu suddenly said, and then he laughed and slapped Long Haochen on the butt.
"I was indeed being a bit presumptuous."
Long Haochen was caught off guard by the slap. He looked at Shi Hengyu in surprise and asked, "Why did you touch my butt?"
"Is that even considered touching?!"
As they walked on, chatting and laughing as usual, their arms around each other's shoulders. Not far behind them, Mu Liuyun watched them silently, never uttering a word of greeting.
Actually, Mu Liuyun was still a little scared.
He was worried that Shi Hengyu would suddenly turn around, nod at him, and call him "Master".
If such a thing were to happen, Mu Liuyun felt she might be so ashamed that she would have no choice but to study medicine in Japan.
To avoid this situation, Mu Liuyun decided to bypass Shi Hengyu and Long Haochen and quickly walked into Qianxiao Commercial Center to pick out a gift for Mu Xiaoxi.
However, Mu Liuyun may have underestimated his charm. Although he was only passing by in a hurry, his outstanding appearance and unique temperament still attracted the attention of many passersby. People stopped to watch, casting curious and admiring glances at him.
The square quickly became crowded, and a few people even fell into the fountain because they kept glancing at Mu Liuyun.
"Hey, isn't that Brother Mu?"
"Stop, stop, stop! Don't shout!"
"Just say hello, what's the rush?"
"I'll have to wait a while before I start calling him 'Young Master'."
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