What do they play in Chapter 47?
What do they play in Chapter 47?
Yu Baiwei quickly sent a message to Zeng Cheng, saying that her mother had agreed to let her go out for dinner that night.
Zeng Cheng first expressed his surprise and asked Yu Baiwei how she had persuaded her mother.
Yu Baiwei didn't explain the details to Zeng Cheng, only replying, "Don't worry about this."
Zeng Cheng did not ask any further questions.
However, he could imagine that Yu Baiwei's process of persuading her mother must have been extremely difficult.
My heart was stirred again.
During the time they spent together, he must have kept Yu Baiwei in his heart.
But when it comes down to comparison, Yu Baiwei clearly cares more about him.
The dinner was scheduled for 6:30, and the Zeng family of three arrived shortly after 6:00.
Before entering the private room, Sun Feng asked Zeng Cheng, "Although Principal Meng is treating our family to dinner today, he has come all this way. We shouldn't really let him pay the bill, should we? Or should your mother sneak out and pay the bill later?"
Zeng Cheng rolled his eyes at his elderly mother: "Mom, if you really want to ruin your son's future, you could just break my legs and prevent me from going to university. Why go through all this trouble?"
Sun Feng was a little stunned, and pinched her son hard, annoyed: "You brat, how dare you talk to your mother like that?"
Zeng Liqing laughed as he explained, "Wife, there's a saying, 'We dare not refuse what our elders bestow.' Although Principal Meng isn't much older than us, so he's not exactly an elder, he's such a high-ranking leader, we have to treat him with even more respect than we would an elder."
"If Principal Meng invites our family to dinner, we should just enjoy the meal and not think about paying the bill. If we do, he won't appreciate it at all; he'll think we're overstepping our authority and that it's extremely disrespectful to him."
"To put it bluntly, when someone invites your son to dinner, it's both an expression of approval and a form of 'favor'!"
Sun Feng's mouth dropped open in astonishment.
It's just a meal, yet there are so many complicated twists and turns. Is the world of you men really this greasy?
Zeng Cheng gave his father a thumbs up—"As expected of you, Old Zeng, you're so worldly-wise and insightful!"
At the same time, there was a sense of regret, as Lao Zeng was not lacking in experience or ability.
If I weren't so outspoken, and had slammed my fist on the table at a high-ranking leader when I was younger because I couldn't stand some petty scheming, I would have been promoted long ago. Now I'd be at least a county-level official.
It's not like he wasted half his life in the awkward position of deputy director of a subdistrict office.
The family of three entered the private room, but Meng Zhou and Tao Xingzhi had not yet arrived.
Zeng Cheng drew back the curtains and opened the window.
On the one hand, it was to ventilate the private room, and on the other hand, it was to make it easier for him to observe the area downstairs.
Upon seeing Principal Tao's unassuming Volvo pull up downstairs, Zeng Cheng quickly called over a waiter and asked them to pour tea and bring over a wine dispenser.
She wasn't idle either; she started carefully sterilizing the bowls and chopsticks with boiling water.
Although the bowls and chopsticks were taken out of the sterilizer, from a scientific point of view, they do not need to be sterilized again.
However, most people still prefer to wash it again with boiling water.
This scene was witnessed by Meng Zhou and Tao Xingzhi, who entered the private room shortly afterward.
The two exchanged a glance, both showing some approval.
Zeng Cheng was just an eighteen-year-old boy who did so well in the college entrance examination. Logically speaking, he should have been at the most proud and arrogant age.
Yet they arrived at the private room early and were so meticulous in disinfecting the bowls and chopsticks.
This shows that the child is truly thoughtful and genuinely respects teachers and elders.
Okay, actually it wasn't just a coincidence; Zeng Cheng was deliberately putting on an act.
It's not just women who can be manipulative; men can be too.
Your brother Cheng is still a 91 Longjing tea – a truly seasoned old green tea.
Upon seeing Meng Zhou and Tao Xingzhi enter the private room, Sun Feng and Zeng Liqing were on high alert, quickly standing up from their chairs and forcing smiles, their expressions both reserved and sincere.
Pity the parents of the world.
The reason the couple is so nervous is because they are afraid that they will not perform well and will hinder their precious son's future development.
Zeng Cheng then stood up, greeted Meng Zhou and Tao Xingzhi, and then introduced his parents to them.
Her demeanor was poised and appropriate, leaving no room for criticism.
After everyone took their seats, they began to chat.
Meng Zhou was the main speaker, the absolute star of the show.
Tao Xingzhi served as the opening act.
Sun Feng and Zeng Liqing only dared to respond with a word or two occasionally.
The couple remained reserved—the social status difference between the two guests was simply too great.
Fortunately, they have a very relaxed eldest son who can always subtly take over the conversation when his parents can't keep up, and even throw out a topic for Vice Principal Meng to bring up again.
The atmosphere was a bit strange, but it never got awkward.
While on his way, Tao Xingzhi was still thinking about how to prevent the atmosphere at the dinner party from becoming too cold.
As it turned out, he didn't need to do anything at all; Zeng Cheng did all his work, and did it almost perfectly.
[A mastery of human relationships is true literature; a keen understanding of the ways of the world is true learning. This kid is truly remarkable!]
Principal Tao silently gave Zeng Cheng a thumbs up in his heart.
For students, grades are the hardware, while emotional intelligence is the software.
Whether it's hardware or software, this kid's configuration is maxed out; his future achievements are limitless.
Upon realizing this, Tao Xingzhi felt a pang of jealousy towards Zeng Liqing and Sun Feng. "What good deeds did you two accumulate in your past lives to have such a remarkable child?"
After chatting for a while, it was almost 6:30 when a waiter came in and asked Meng Zhou, who was hosting the day, if the food could be served yet.
Meng Zhou waved his hand, indicating there was no rush, then looked at Zeng Cheng: "Is Yu coming?"
Zeng Cheng smiled and said, "Principal Meng, she told me she would come, so she definitely will. She should be here soon. Should I go and pick her up?"
"Go on, hurry up!"
Meng Zhou waved his hand, signaling Zeng Cheng to come downstairs.
Zeng Cheng's grades were ultimately far inferior to those of Yu Baiwei, the provincial champion, so he still valued Yu Baiwei more.
However, the gap has become very small—who can blame them when Zeng Cheng is a seasoned green tea b*tch, and knows exactly how to please him?
Zeng Cheng got up and went out.
No sooner had Meng Zhou left than he said to Sun Feng and Zeng Liqing with a smile, "Parents, your precious son is truly remarkable; he's done all the work for our admissions office!"
Seeing the couple's puzzled expressions, he continued to explain.
"Your precious son managed to get Yu Baiwei, this year's top scorer in the college entrance examination in Sichuan Province, into the School of Economics at Sichuan University! This is the first time in all these years that Sichuan University has admitted a provincial top scorer!"
Sun Feng and Zeng Liqing were both stunned after hearing this.
Who is Yu Baiwei?
Judging from the name, she must be a girl, but I've never heard my son mention her!
He was the top scorer in the province?
Will the top provincial scorer go to Sichuan University?
Even if their eldest son was only ranked 118th in the province, the couple felt it was a pity that he had to study at Sichuan University, let alone the provincial champion.
So what kind of relationship does this girl named Yu Baiwei have with Zeng Chengde that would lead her to study at Sichuan University?
Just as the couple was thinking about this, the door to the private room was pushed open.
Zeng Cheng entered first, followed by Yu Baiwei.
After all, the holy maiden of a certain sect was a socially awkward person.
After entering the private room, he subconsciously put on a serious face.
He only managed a forced smile when he looked at Sun Feng.
Although I'm still clueless about what it means to like someone, some things really don't need to be taught.
Yu Baiwei subconsciously wanted to leave a good impression on Sun Feng.
Sun Feng stared at Yu Baiwei, so amazed that her mind went completely blank.
I thought to myself, this girl is so beautiful, she's not even as beautiful as I'd say, she's the epitome of beauty!
Zeng Liqing also gasped in shock.
Everyone in the private room—especially Zeng Cheng's parents—was staring at her, making Yu Baiwei feel extremely embarrassed.
Her little hands twisted the hem of her clothes, her cheeks were slightly flushed, like two peach blossoms.
Zeng Cheng spoke up promptly: "Principal Meng, student Yu has arrived. Shall we serve the food?"
"Yes, yes, hurry up and serve the food!"
Meng Zhou chuckled and waved to the waiter waiting in the private room.
With Tao Xingzhi and Zeng Cheng, two professional comedians, the atmosphere at the dinner party was quite good once we started eating.
Yu Baiwei also had quite a appetite, her little mouth greasy from eating.
With Zeng Cheng around, she didn't need to say much.
Occasionally, when Meng Zhou asked her a question, Zeng Cheng would simplify it to a nod or a shake of the head, yes or no, which was very comforting.
Perhaps because they had drunk some alcohol, Sun Feng and Zeng Liqing gradually became less reserved.
Sun Feng was still curious about the relationship between her son and this girl named Yu Baiwei.
Halfway through the dinner, she couldn't contain herself and started chatting with Yu Baiwei.
"girl--"
"Auntie, you can call me Weiwei."
"Weiwei, you and Zeng Cheng..."
"We are good friends."
"Oh, you're good friends, so did you often play together during summer vacation?"
"some."
"Hey, what kind of games do you play?"
Once Sun Feng started talking, she couldn't stop.
Yu Baiwei struggled to find the right words and began to explain to Sun Feng, counting on her fingers.
"Walking, swimming, eating, playing video games..."
"Anything else to play?"
Sun Feng continued to probe for information.
After thinking it over carefully, Yu Baiwei's crescent-shaped eyes suddenly lit up.
"Auntie, yes, Zeng Cheng sometimes plays with my feet."
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