Zhang Yun did the math and said, "Then he must be quite old, right?"
"She's three years older than Cheng Guang. 'A woman three years older than her husband is like a gold brick,' that's perfect." Old Master Meng greatly admired the child who achieved success through her own efforts.
Meng Chengguang glanced at Zhang Yun.
Zhang Yun placed a piece of food on Grandpa Meng's plate. "The young lady is very outstanding, but she's a bit older, and she works for a company, so she probably can't take care of her family, right?"
Old Master Meng's face darkened. "What's the point of worrying about those trivial matters at home? Do you expect someone like that to come home and do laundry, cook, and serve others?"
“Dad, when a child gets married, it’s about settling down and living together. It’s not like we’re competing for a job and we have to find a high-end talent. Cheng Guang’s conditions are just average. You know he’s not very ambitious. He’s really not good enough for her. We just need to find someone with a good personality who can settle down and live a stable life.”
Zhang Yun wasn't very satisfied with a girl like that. She had no father, lived with her mother, and had achieved her current success. She must be a very strong-willed person. Her son lacked ambition, and she was afraid that being with a girl like that would be exhausting.
"You still have the nerve to say that? You're so young and you're just wasting your life. Only by being around outstanding people can you discover your own shortcomings and become better. If this generation doesn't strive for progress, what will the next generation do?" Old Master Meng looked at his only son, Meng Jiandang.
“Dad is right. This girl is so outstanding. Get to know her well. You can only improve yourself by being with outstanding people,” Meng Jiantang said, looking at Meng Chengguang.
Meng Chengguang felt that all scientific researchers were bookworms with rigid personalities, and it would be so boring to be with such people every day.
However, the old man in the family clearly admired the girl, and since his father had spoken up, he didn't dare to say anything.
"Grandpa, Dad, if they don't like me, you can't blame me."
"You're saying such discouraging things before even meeting her. Show some good behavior. She's a top scorer in the college entrance exam. None of our family members are good at studying. If we can marry a girl like her, maybe our next generation can also produce a top scorer." Thinking of this possibility, Grandpa Meng was very happy. He found his grandson much more agreeable. Apart from not being very ambitious, his grandson was good in appearance and character.
Meng Chengguang felt a heavy weight on his shoulders, as if the great generals of ancient times all hoped that their descendants would become top scholars and change the image of their families as mere warriors. His task was quite arduous.
Zhang Yun, who was initially not quite in agreement, thought of her own long-standing regret. She was a very good student and thought she was sure to get into university. Her whole family had high hopes for her, but unfortunately, the college entrance examination was canceled in her senior year of high school. Although her son is now so old, it has always been a regret in her heart. She had wanted to nurture her son, but unfortunately, he did not have the talent for studying.
If her son marries a top scorer in the college entrance exam, and given that she doesn't have the same genes that her son inherited, what a surprise that their grandchildren will be!
Thinking of this, Zhang Yun felt a surge of warmth in his heart. Let his son suffer a little; if he doesn't suffer, how can he have a grandson with good genes?
Carrying the earnest hopes of his family, Meng Chengguang sent a message to Manman with a heavy heart.
The two people didn't know each other, and their conversation was very formal.
With a bitter face, Meng Chengguang found Zhang Yun and said, "Mom, look, she must be a bookworm, an old-fashioned person."
“You’re not a bookworm. You couldn’t even get into university. Now you’re just a lowly bailiff, stuck in the middle. Your grandpa and dad have connections and resources, but can you use them? Son, that girl is a top talent. If it weren’t for your grandpa’s connections, you wouldn’t even have the right to meet her. Your grandpa is right. Our family needs an outstanding next generation, and we’re counting on you.” Zhang Yun patted his son on the shoulder.
Meng Chengguang couldn't believe it. What did they take him for? "Mom, how could you be so heartless? For the sake of the next generation, you disregarded my life and sacrificed me like this?"
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