"Isn't that all you have to rely on? Just you wait, I'll make sure you can never show your face in public again."
"Heh, what a big mouth. I had no idea that such a capable person had emerged in the capital, especially at the top university. You're lowering everyone's standards."
"Hongmei, I'm sorry, you should go now. I'll come find you this afternoon!"
"Song Zigan, don't you know me?"
He fell silent. Yes, whose status could be higher than Zhang Hongmei's?
"Excuse me, do you want to sit on the ground forever? Then could you tell me your name? So I can remember it and avoid you if I ever see you or hear your name in the future."
Those around heard it and burst out laughing. This guy, at least, didn't use any profanity.
Kong Mingde had just hung up the phone and was about to leave when a female classmate suddenly rushed in.
"Professor, a girl named Zhang Hongmei was beaten up by one of our female students."
Before she could finish speaking, she saw Kong Mingde rush out of the office. Was this really the speed of someone her age? It was too fast! I hadn't finished speaking yet! Wait! Wait!
Kong Mingde rode his bicycle and saw a large crowd gathered in the distance. "Make way!"
Riding closer, seeing that Zhang Hongmei hadn't changed, he breathed a sigh of relief. But then he thought about how she had been beaten, and wondered if his old superior would slap him. Why hadn't he told the leader earlier?
"Hongmei, how are you? Are you alright?"
Zhang Hongmei shrugged. "It's nothing, it's just that some people are saying they want to prevent me from ever coming out again, saying that because of my face, they want to make sure I can never come out again. What should I do? I'm really scared."
Kong Mingde rolled his eyes at Zhang Hongmei. This ancestor was clearly unhappy.
Looking at the female classmate on the ground, he thought, "What a fool!" Luckily, Zhang Hongmei wasn't really hurt, otherwise, this matter would never have been resolved.
"Your grandfather is Shao Qingshan?"
Shao Yulan fell silent. Had she really gotten herself into trouble? She truly regretted it. Seeing that woman's watch, she should have behaved herself; it was all Song Zigan's fault for provoking her.
“Go back now and have Shao Qingshan come to me. I am Kong Mingde, just tell him that.”
"Hongmei, I'll see you out!"
"Yes, it's still thanks to your protection that I'm able to stay at school."
Zhang Hongmei initially wanted to criticize the school for accepting just anyone. However, considering that this was a girl, she thought that saying such a thing might affect her for life. It wasn't that she was being overly compassionate, but rather that she should be forgiving.
"Luckily you're alright. Otherwise, the old commander would have kicked me, and the leaders would have skinned me alive."
"Hehe, you're exaggerating."
"I remember who Zhang Hongmei is!" someone suddenly shouted, drawing everyone's attention.
The male student rushed up to Zhang Hongmei and asked, "Are you the top scorer in the 2016 college entrance examination? The vice president of the student council? The class monitor of Economics Class 1? The editor-in-chief of the study newspaper? The founder of the clothing group, Zhang Hongmei?"
"Hehe, I'm Zhang Hongmei."
"Oh my god, oh my god, you are my idol!"
Shao Yulan, lying on the ground, was also dumbfounded. She had heard her grandfather say that the leader's wife was from the Capital University and had even studied abroad.
This has truly caused a huge disaster. He was so frightened that his face turned deathly pale.
He immediately got up, walked to Zhang Hongmei, and bowed ninety degrees. "I'm sorry. Please forgive me."
Zhang Hongmei just smiled and said, "It's not that I'm petty, it's just that you're really arrogant. This is a school."
Professor Kong, I'm going back now. You really don't need to see me off.
"He's gone, Song Zigan."
The two got into the car. "What's wrong? Are you so scared by a girl liking you?"
"Hongmei, am I really useless?"
"Are you crazy? A grown man like you, wallowing in melancholy?"
"I just feel that I've made you suffer because of me."
"Hehe, everyone encounters difficulties in life. You always blame yourself. How can you get through this? Cheer up! Come with me to Liu Jingzhang's house first. I brought back a lot of submitted papers for them."
"Okay. I haven't visited Uncle Liu in a long time either."
Zhang Hongmei parked her car at the photo studio, but it was lunchtime and the shop was closed.
Song Zigan, familiar with the place, led Zhang Hongmei to Liu Jingzhang's house.
"Wow! The young lady has returned to her home country? Is she visiting relatives?"
"Uncle Liu, I've graduated from university."
"Hehe, foreign universities are great, you can graduate in three years. Hurry up and come inside for something to eat."
"No need to trouble Uncle Liu, I'm just here to deliver your exam paper and I need to go home for dinner. I'll come over again another time."
"Hehe. Great, this is a good thing. We've used up all the ones you brought back last time, this one is just in time."
They insisted on giving Zhang Hongmei three hundred yuan before the two of them could leave.
“Song Zigan, we are currently staying at Fuzeyuan in Wangfujing. Please come over often in the future.”
"Oh, I will. You won't be going abroad anymore, right? You'll stay in the capital?"
"Yes, I need to go to Liujiatun. I'll spend the rest of my time in the capital."
After arriving home, the two elderly people went to rest. Knowing that they hadn't eaten yet, Aunt Li immediately went to cook.
After dinner, the two sat in the living room. Zhang Hongmei recounted her three years of life abroad to Song Zigan.
Before we knew it, two hours had passed.
Gu Chuanming was very happy to see Song Zigan. This young man would come to spend a day with him every two months; he was a thoughtful boy.
"Grandpa, Professor Kong and two uncles are coming over tonight."
"Hehe, okay, Chengzi, go buy some meat. If you don't have any, go to the countryside and buy a pig. It's been years since we've had them stay for a meal."
"Hehe, yes, Professor Kong is quite resentful."
A little while later, Zhang Xingguo also arrived, and the four of them chatted happily together.
Aunt Li was really busy now. After Uncle Li brought Liu Jingsong back, he helped Aunt Li cook. Mainly because today's dishes were all elaborate, so everything had to be prepared in advance.
Luckily, Chengzi managed to buy spare ribs and pork ribs. Otherwise, we would have had a real problem with what to eat tonight.
Liu Jingsong and Song Zigan knew each other; they were quite familiar with each other and could even talk about the same things.
At six o'clock, Kong Mingde and the other two appeared together. Zhao Changlong's loud voice could be heard as soon as he entered.
"Even though he's almost in his grave, he still lacks depth."
"Grandpa, you're talking about me again."
The three then entered the living room. Everyone greeted each other. Although Zhang Xingguo and the others weren't familiar with each other, they had met before, so there was no awkwardness.
They chatted more and more congenially. Wang Xiaoshun even changed their tea several times, but they still seemed reluctant to part ways.
Instead, Song Zigan was forgotten and left to play with Liu Jingsong.
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