"It's really bad luck to have relatives like you around. The two paupers called a bunch of paupers over, what's the point of having this birthday feast or not!" Wang Peng's second aunt spoke very loudly, not giving Wang Peng and his son any face at all.
She is the best off of his siblings, but he despise his own
"If you say I can, then please don't insult my friend!" Zhong Ming could not bear to see his good friend being bullied like that, so he asked.
"Aiyo! You really have the guts to open your mouth!" Where did you get all that courage from, a pauper? You dare to challenge me? When did it become your turn to interrupt my family's business? " Wang Peng's second aunt ordered.
Just as Wang Peng's second aunt finished speaking, many of Wang Ling's relatives also followed her second aunt and started to talk about Zhong Ming.
"Little Hui is the one with the most authority in our family. If you don't have the ability, then don't be afraid of others talking about it."
"Father Wang Peng did not have much ability in the first place.
"If I had to say, Little Hui is right. Without money, why do you have to slap your face to make it look fat?" What about a bunch of paupers coming to eat and drink and thinking that porridge could be used to help the victims? "
The Little Hui that the relatives around them were talking about was the second aunt of Wang Peng, who had acted so arrogantly just now.
Just then, Second Aunt Wang Peng's phone rang. Her icy face that was filled with smiles towards Wang Peng and his grandpa suddenly bloomed, wishing that she could laugh out of the wrinkles that she had painstakingly covered with her foundation.
"Good! I'll be right over! "
"Forget it, I won't talk to you guys anymore. Today's big shot has already arrived. I have to go welcome him!" With that, Wang Peng's second aunt dragged her bucket as she walked towards the door.
Wang Peng embarrassedly pulled Zhong Ming to the side. Originally it was a matter of his own home, but he let his brother be humiliated along with him.
Wang Peng knew that his brothers' families were not in a good condition, hence he did not tell his brothers about his grandma's birthday feast. However, because his family didn't have any money or connections, so he was laughed at by Second Aunt and his uncle. That was why Wang Peng forced himself to give Zhong Ming a call.
Zhong Ming did not say anything and pulled out a chair to sit beside Wang Peng.
At this time, the entrance became noisy. Many people surrounded the entrance, exchanging all sorts of greetings. It seemed like someone important had come to the scene.
Wang Peng also looked over. It was the Chief of the Songshan City Public Security Bureau, Shen Hong.
Seeing his second aunt and uncle standing in front of the door to greet the bureau chief with their flattering looks, they took their father, who was both the contributor and organizer, as a decoration, as if it was a birthday feast for their second aunt. Wang Peng felt helpless, after all, she came for her uncle's sake. After all, he was here to attend his grandmother's birthday banquet, as long as his grandmother was happy.
"Look, Director Shen is here to attend the birthday feast!"
"Director Shen is famous for being steel-like, and rarely participates in scenes like this!"
"If it wasn't for the face of little Huai Hubby, how could Director Shen come? "In that case, Little Hui is still quite capable, much better than some guys who don't have money and still act like a big boss."
The presence of many relatives was a competition of who was capable and who was rich. Although Wang Peng did not care about all these, but these insinuating words still made him feel uncomfortable.
In the end, Shen Hong was arranged to sit at the very front to do it well. Not long later, he saw a young and beautiful girl walking in from the door behind him. Zhong Ming could immediately tell that the girl was Shen Xin.
"Zhong Ming!" Shen Xin's eyes were sharp, with one glance he saw Zhong Ming, who was sitting at a table far from the stage in front of him.
Was it Zhong Ming? Shen Hong heard Shen Xin's shout and also saw Zhong Ming sitting at a table near the corner. Ignoring the courtesy of the people around him, he directly walked towards Zhong Ming.
"The Director Shen seems to be coming this way!"
"I never thought that there would be someone here that the Director Shen could greet personally!"
The surrounding people were all very concerned about who Director Shen was greeting. They saw that he had directly walked to the side of the table where Wang Peng's father and his son were. Everyone was puzzled, could it be that the extremely difficult Director Shen was actually invited by Wang Peng and his son? Thinking of this, everyone was flabbergasted.
"Zhong Ming! "Long time no see!" Shen Hong directly greeted Zhong Ming.
"Hello, Uncle Shen!" Zhong Ming stood up and said politely.
"I didn't expect to meet you here, what a coincidence!" Shen Hong spoke in a very relaxed manner, completely lacking the grandeur he had when he first entered the room. It was as if he was talking about family matters with someone he was very familiar with.
The people around him were stunned. Who was this kid? He actually managed to make the Director Shen come personally and greet him while he was only standing on his seat.
Director Shen was the head of the Songshan City Public Security Bureau. It was simply unimaginable for him to know the background of the person he respected. He really didn't know that this ordinary boy had such a background.
Zhong Ming had saved his precious daughter twice and was also his daughter's classmate, so Shen Hong had long since treated Zhong Ming as his own child. She suddenly saw herself sitting in front of the stage while Zhong Ming was seated in the furthest corner, feeling unwell in her heart.
"Zhong Ming, follow me to the front!" Shen Hong passionately invited Zhong Ming.
"No need, Uncle Shen. I am here today to attend the birthday banquet organized by my friend Wang Peng's father for Wang Peng's grandmother. "Zhong Ming intentionally lengthened his voice so that he could speak longer, and then continued," But it seems like someone did not welcome me, so I was just about to leave!
When he said that, Shen Hong's face immediately fell.
"Who is Wang Peng's father, Mr. Wang?"
Before the Director Shen finished speaking, a middle aged man wearing simple and crude looking clothes stood up from beside Zhong Ming. It was obvious that this man was an honest man, he would never flatter anyone, and seeing a person like Shen Hong, he did not know what to say.
Shen Hong was a little shocked, the person who paid for the birthday banquet was actually sitting in such a corner. Then, he thought about what kind of person Wang Hui was. He knew that this honest man must have been bullied by his sister. Even though he had paid for the birthday feast, no one bought it for him. Instead, he had been taken advantage of.
Originally, this matter had nothing to do with him, but to actually make his daughter's savior suffer such a vexation together, was that not the case.
"I also came to attend the birthday feast out of respect for Mr. Wang. Since we are not welcome here, let's go!" With that, Shen Hong pulled Zhong Ming and prepared to leave.
Shen Hong purposely associated himself and Zhong Ming.
When Wang Hui saw this, he quickly ran over with a smile.
"Director Shen! "Why are you so angry? If we don't welcome you, we can't not welcome you!"
Wang Hui looked at Zhong Ming, then at Director Shen, and immediately became dumbfounded. The Director Shen was someone that he had gone through great difficulty to invite, and if the birthday banquet hadn't started yet and the other party had already left, then where was he supposed to put his face!
"I was looking down on you with my dog eyes, and neglected my nephew's good friend. How about this, everyone, please sit!" As she spoke, she made a gesture of invitation. Her action was very low, fully demonstrating her sincerity.
"That won't do, since I'm giving face to my friends, then I'll sit wherever my friends and their fathers sit!" Zhong Ming said indifferently.
"Good, good, good! "Please take a seat at the front!" Wang Hui hurriedly stepped forward to support his brother.
Over the years, Wang Hui had become accustomed to his arrogant attitude. He had never been as humble as he was today.
Wang Peng didn't know how great he felt in his heart, but for the first time, he felt that he could be proud of himself in front of his aunt. All these were obtained by Zhong Ming.
After a few people sat in front of him, Shen Xin made a big face at Zhong Ming, sticking out her small cute tongue.
"Zhong Ming, I didn't think that you would be so scheming."
"There's no other way. We have to treat people the same way." Zhong Ming shrugged.
The next step was very smooth. Other than the fact that the elderly's children were more likely to be attracted to the elderly, the elderly was very happy. In the end, because Wang Peng's father was not good at words, the toast was given to Second Aunt Wang Peng and her uncle on behalf of him.
When he got to Zhong Ming's table, Zhong Ming picked up his wine cup, "Actually, no matter how much authority you have, no matter how much money you have, it won't be as practical as the act of one of your own relatives. When you are in danger, the only thing that can save you at all costs is your family! So, whether he was rich or not, the most important thing was his heart! "Finally, I wish you a healthy, healthy, and blissful life for the next ten thousand years!" With that, Zhong Ming took the lead and finished the wine.
Hearing Zhong Ming's words, the surrounding people started to clap like thunder.
In the past, people relied on their words, but now, people relied on their ability to speak. At this time, Zhong Ming understood this logic.
Very soon, the birthday feast came to an end. Wang Peng had not drank much ever since he had enrolled into university, but today, he drank especially much. When Wang Peng sent him off, he repeatedly thanked him. If it wasn't for Zhong Ming today, he wouldn't have been able to vent his anger this way.
Through this matter, Wang Peng's relatives had no choice but to respect his family. At least at home, no one dared to look down on Wang Peng and his son anymore.
Zhong Ming himself drove Zhong Ming home. During this time, Zhong Ming and Shen Xin chatted about all sorts of interesting things.
"There's one more year until graduation. Do you have any thoughts?" Shen Hong casually asked as he drove.
Shen Hong had long thought highly of Zhong Ming's character. Although he studied medicine like his daughter, he believed that as long as he cultivated properly, he would definitely become an outstanding police officer.
"Uncle Shen, I have not made up my mind. "There is still a year until I graduate. It can be said to be neither long nor short. I think I can properly think of my future path in this year." Zhong Ming stopped his conversation with Shen Xin, and said solemnly.
Deep, euphemistic, and clear. Shen Hong could hear from Zhong Ming's words that Zhong Ming had his own direction. Currently, how many children at Zhong Ming's age would think about their future? Apart from having a bachelor's degree in college, they either played games at home or slept in their beds when they were lazy.
Regarding Zhong Ming's calm and clear reply, Shen Hong could not help but admire him more.
How did that say? How could Jin Lin be an object within a pond, a dragon transformed upon encountering a green cloud? In another year, Zhong Ming would graduate. Who knew how spectacular he would be in that moment of flying.