Age of Legends

Chapter 327 Teaching How to Do Things

The bell rang, evening self-study was over, and Zhang Chen and Shen Nuoyi, who had only been in class for a short time, were dismissed and walked out with the crowd.

Zheng Xue stayed with Shen Nuoyi the whole time, but she looked at Zhang Chen with a hint of awe.

There's no other reason than that she has known Zhang Chen inside and out since childhood. If it were in the past, she would know even more that Zhang Chen is no match for Pei Yan in any field.

Even though Zhang Chen's family has regained its momentum, and his father has become the most prominent figure in Nanguang Company, that goes without saying. He rose to prominence through technology, and it's hard for outsiders to understand him.

However, there is a common saying that his father was probably a front man for some high-ranking official in the city, and that he was just a proxy for him.

This statement is subtle, but it resonates strongly within large corporations. In fact, these kinds of enterprises and institutions often develop their own unique systems and discourses. Many employees are even from two generations of succession, knowing each other inside and out. Some sense of disdain has been ingrained since childhood, and they know each other's specific circumstances, thus forming deep-rooted connections, hierarchies of contempt, and naturally categorized relationships.

Your father was a bricklayer, and even if you, his son, become a factory manager, sometimes when these people are dissatisfied, they'll still bring up the time you stole bricks wearing shorts that exposed your buttocks.

There's also a general "pity the poor, fear the rich" mentality. This manifests in the small favors and mutual help among neighbors and colleagues, creating a harmonious atmosphere. But once you might achieve great success, that sense of imbalance emerges; you might offer superficial compliments, but behind the scenes, you're unlikely to genuinely wish them well.

Therefore, Zhang Chen's father, Zhang Zhonghua, was parachuted into the joint venture as vice president. Even with his advanced technology, he still inevitably attracted some secret jealousy and slander.

Zhang Zhonghua is alright, after all, he has real talent and learning.

Huang Huifen is baffling. It's hard to believe that this housewife, who lacks emotional intelligence and never considers the occasion when she speaks, managed to enter the real estate industry by hooking up with Chen Xuran, and even managed to pull off some impressive feats.

Of course, there were some sarcastic remarks behind the scenes, mainly focusing on the debt ratio of real estate companies. Xuhui Real Estate is indeed currently operating with debt, including land acquisition and construction, all of which rely on Chen Xuran's credit resources to support financial trust. Huang Huifen's capital costs and construction costs are not low, so she is also dancing on the edge of a knife.

Even if these people are successful for a time, it seems like a fleeting moment, just like many entrepreneurs in reality who rise high and then fall. Naturally, they are not on the same level as Pei Yan, whose family background is as stable and secure as the Taixun Group.

Therefore, Zhang Chen, who was inferior to Pei Yan in all four dimensions of talent, family background, academic performance, and fame, defeated Pei Yan this time.

Why?
Was it really just because of companionship? Because of a half-childhood sweetheart relationship? Then why wasn't I attracted to Zhang Chen?
How strange.

But Zheng Xue knew that Shen Nuoyi's change was obvious. Her tone was much lighter beside her, quite different from her previous somewhat taciturn nature. It was as if Pei Yan's arrival today, and her rejection of him again, had somehow resolved something within her, making her feel much more relaxed.

A black sedan was parked in the parking area on the main road outside the school. Shen Nuoyi's mother was waiting there and also picked up Zheng Xue. Zhang Chen and Wang Shuowei arrived at the same time and said goodbye to the two girls who were about to get into the car.

"Zhang Chen, Wang Shuowei, bye-bye! I'm going back in Shen Nuoyi's mom's car!" Zheng Xue waved to the two of them and then opened the back door to get in the car first.

Shen Nuoyi, however, faced the direction of Zhang Chen and the other person. She exchanged a glance with Zhang Chen, her eyes filled with expectation and a hint of dependence, and said softly, "Goodbye."

Zhang Chen and Wang Shuowei naturally said goodbye to them as well, and Wang Shuowei even greeted Shen Nuoyi's mother. Whether it was Zhang Chen's imagination or not, or perhaps it was because Shen Nuoyi's side hadn't gotten into the car immediately but instead said goodbye to them first, it made Shen Nuoyi's mother glance at her again.

Zhang Chen followed Wang Shuowei's example and waved to Shen Nuoyi's mother, whom he knew but wasn't really close to.

The elegant middle-aged woman, who resembled Shen Nuoyi, nodded to him.

He drove away with the two women in his car.

Wang Shuowei, who was about to take the bus with Zhang Chen, looked over and said quietly, "It seems that only you can influence Shen Nuoyi. At least she is in a good mood today and has not been affected by the changes at home."

"Hmm?" Zhang Chen looked at him.

“She’s been looking preoccupied lately. Sometimes I see her leaving the neighborhood and I call her from behind, but she’s distracted. Like I told you, her dad’s business might be having some trouble. Although she doesn’t usually show it, she’s definitely been affected. Pei Yan probably came today because of this.”

Wang Shuowei looked at Zhang Chen and said, "It's all thanks to you. After having a meal and chatting with you, her mood visibly improved. She was smiling more just now. You two really are a perfect match. Sigh, it's just that I don't know if her family can get through this."

Zhang Chen turned around and asked, "How's my godfather doing lately?"

"Isn't it just working overtime on your show?" Wang Shuowei glanced at him.

What's the relationship between your dad and Shen Nuoyi's dad?

"We know each other, but we don't interact that much. We're definitely acquaintances and friends. After all, we've been through thick and thin together for so many years, and my dad has even eaten with his dad before."

“I was thinking about Shen Nuoyi’s father’s business. Maybe my dad and I can cooperate. I’d like to help him out. You should go back and talk to your dad today. He might be able to act as a go-between and the two of them can meet up.”

Wang Shuowei looked at Zhang Chen in surprise, but then suddenly realized, "So you two ditched Pei Yan for a date today to talk about this?"

"That's really possible! If you're confident, then give my dad a call. Isn't he your godfather?" Wang Shuowei didn't doubt Zhang Chen's ability. After all, he and Zhang Chen were the closest people, and he had witnessed firsthand the various things Zhang Chen had accomplished. He was already used to it. Sometimes, he even thought Zhang Chen was cheating.

"It's not time yet. Just mention it to him today so he's aware of the situation. The specifics will depend on my communication with my dad."

"Fine, fine! It's so annoying, I have to relay everything!" Chief Steward Wang gave Zhang Chen a disdainful look, as if he thought Zhang Chen was difficult to serve.

"The car is here!" He looked up in the direction the car was coming from, raised an eyebrow, and then whispered, "Don't mention these things once you get in the car. After all, with so many people around, if everyone hears everything, it won't be easy to get things done."

Zhang Chen was both amused and exasperated. "You're seriously trying to teach me how to do things?"
(End of this chapter)