Chapter 64

C64 – Encountering an Old Classmate

The morning streets bustled with activity.

Surrounding him were numerous office buildings, and the passersby were all office-goers, many of whom bore signs of weariness.

Once upon a time, Su Ming had been one of them.

As Su Ming strolled along, a person suddenly emerged from a nearby corner.

This individual’s attire was disheveled, holding a briefcase in their right hand and a bun in their left, hastily cramming it into their mouth.

However, their rapid pace prevented them from dodging when they spotted Su Ming, resulting in a collision.

Su Ming remained unharmed.

Yet, the person slipped and tumbled onto the dew-covered grass nearby.

The grass glistened with dewdrops.

“This is my brand-new suit.”

Frustrated, the person rose from the ground. “Old Su?”

Seeing Su Ming, they were taken aback.

Su Ming was equally surprised.

It was his high school classmate, Wang Kai!

The two of them had been close in high school, but after heading off to university, their contact had dwindled. Just recently, Su Ming had heard that Wang Kai had landed a good job. He hadn’t expected to encounter Wang Kai in Eastsea.

It was truly a remarkable coincidence.

Wang Kai blinked and couldn’t resist playfully punching Su Ming. “It’s been four or five years since we last met.”

Su Ming also felt delighted. “Do you work around here?”

“Yes.”

Wang Kai nodded. “I used to be in the provincial capital. But two months ago, the company initiated a new project here, so they sent me over.”

“Your career has clearly flourished.”

Su Ming grinned.

Wang Kai slammed his glass on the table, exclaiming, “She actually did that? Breaking up with her was the right move.”

Su Ming merely smiled and shook his head.

Despite Wang Kai’s successful career, he still had a short temper.

“Su, have you found work yet?” Wang Kai suddenly asked. “If you’re open to it, I could recommend a job. I don’t mean to belittle you, but the cost of living in Eastsea is quite high.”

Su Ming understood Wang Kai’s good intentions. He replied, “Kai, I don’t need a job.”

Su Ming smiled faintly, adding, “The income from my city-center farming covers my expenses.”

Wang Kai shook his head, remarking, “You’re not even drunk yet, and you’re already boasting.”

Su Ming chuckled and said nothing more.

He was not one to flaunt his achievements.

Suddenly, Wang Kai remembered something. He retrieved his phone and checked their high school class group. “Did you know there’s a high school reunion tomorrow night?”

“A reunion?”

Su Ming expressed surprise. “It’s been two years since we graduated from university. Can we still get in touch with our high school classmates?”

Taking a sip of wine, Wang Kai explained, “Actually, most of our high school classmates returned to Eastsea after finishing college. It’s a first-tier city, and their families are here.”

Su Ming nodded in understanding.

He inquired, “Who’s organizing the event?”

Wang Kai replied with a meaningful tone, “Our class monitor, Sun Ming.”

Su Ming was unsurprised by the choice.

Back in high school, Sun Ming, their class monitor, was a wealthy second-generation student.

He had good grades and ranked second in their class during the college entrance exams, with Su Ming taking the top spot.

At the high school graduation party, Sun Ming had belittled Su Ming multiple times.

Wang Kai and a few others had defended Su Ming, but most students had remained silent, knowing they couldn’t afford to offend Sun Ming.

Sun Ming’s father was a successful entrepreneur, with local factories and various transportation ventures, amassing substantial wealth.

Su Ming hailed from a rural background, and his family was of average means. However, they did have a family business, which Su Ming would take over upon graduating from university.

Consequently, few people were willing to support Su Ming.