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Shanshui Manor, Tingtao Pavilion Private Room.

The private room was already filled with relatives, creating a lively atmosphere.

My uncle was beaming, and almost all of my aunts' families were there, along with my cousins ​​who were chattering away.

Shen Wang found a seat on the side and tried to minimize his presence.

Today's protagonist is undoubtedly his older cousin, Zhou Ming.

Zhou Ming sat next to the head of the table, surrounded by a group of elders, with a reserved yet undisguised smile on his face.

"Come on, everyone, quiet down!"

As the host, my uncle was the first to stand up, holding a wine glass.

"Today, this first toast must be to our family's greatest contributor—Da Ming!"

He looked at Zhou Ming, his eyes reddening slightly: "If it weren't for Da Ming this time, your little brother would be finished! Two million! And he'd be facing a lawsuit!"

"Da Ming pulled some strings; one phone call, and hey! They released him immediately! It really gave our Zhou family a huge boost!"

"Da Ming, thank you, Uncle! I'll finish this one, you can drink as you like!"

After saying that, the old man tilted his head back and emptied his cup of wine.

"Uncle, you're too kind. We're all family, it's only right."

Zhou Ming also stood up quickly and drank it all in one gulp.

"Exactly! The Ming Dynasty really made a name for itself this time!"

"So what if they're from Qijia Village? Don't they still have to bow down before our Great Ming?"

"The Ming Dynasty is the direct descendant of the Han Chinese! Its future is limitless!"

"Our Zhou family will depend on the Ming Dynasty from now on!"

"A true dragon has appeared..."

……

The relatives showered Zhou Ming with compliments, one after another, as if they were free.

Aunt (Zhou Ming's mother) couldn't stop smiling, occasionally interjecting with a comment that Versailles was just right.

My second aunt, my eldest aunt, and others also looked very proud.

When one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven!

Shen Wang sat in the corner, quietly eating his food and listening to the commotion. He felt nothing, and even felt a little amused.

He knew the truth, but there was no need to expose it.

He just hoped this "victory celebration" would end soon.

After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, the atmosphere became increasingly lively.

Shen Wang's mother looked at Zhou Ming, who was being fawned over by everyone, and then at her son, who was sitting in the corner eating his food in silence. She felt a pang of resentment.

She hesitated for a moment, then spoke, her voice earnest: "Daming, your third aunt needs to trouble you with something else."

She nudged Shen Wang beside her: "Xiao Wang, come on, get up and toast your older cousin! Thank him for helping you get into Shanshui Group last time. Although... although he didn't stay long, it was still Da Ming who put in the effort."

Helpless, Shen Wang had no choice but to pick up his wine glass and stand up.

Zhou Ming also picked up his cup, waiting for Shen Wang to speak.

Shen Wang's mother continued, "Daming, you see... Xiao Wang still doesn't have a job. You know a lot of people and have many connections, could you... help him find a more stable job?"

"He doesn't ask for much, just enough to support himself! Auntie, please, you're cousins, you have to help him!"

Before Zhou Ming could speak, his mother, who was also Shen Wang's aunt, spoke first.

Her tone was laced with undisguised complaint: "Third Sister, it's not that I'm criticizing Xiao Wang, but last time Da Ming did him such a huge favor to get him into the Shanshui Group. What a great opportunity!"

"He quit on a whim and even started cursing at the company leaders!"

"This has put the Ming Dynasty in an awkward position, pleasing neither side, and causing them so much blame! This child is so insensible!"

Shen Wang's mother looked embarrassed and kept forcing a smile: "Yes, yes, eldest sister is right, Xiao Wang acted impulsively."

"But he's young and immature. As his older brother, Da Ming should be more tolerant and help him out..."

"Mom, that's enough."

Zhou Ming waved his hand, appearing magnanimous.

He turned to Shen Wang and began his usual lecturing: "Shen Wang, it's not that I'm criticizing you, but you're not a child anymore, you should be more sensible."

"Work is not child's play, and interpersonal relationships need to be handled well! Tell me, with such a great platform like the Shanshui Group, how could you...sigh!"

Zhou Ming paused, seemingly thinking, and then said in a tone that implied "I've already considered your needs very much," "Well then, since we're brothers, I'll try to think of another way for you."

"However, it's definitely not possible to get into a company of the caliber of Shanshui Group in the short term."

"Our Handong University is currently recruiting a batch of security guards for the campus security team. The pay is decent. Although there are no permanent positions, they provide social insurance and housing fund benefits."

"If you don't mind, I can talk to the head of the security department and have you start working there."

"Even though I'm just a security guard, the environment at university is always better than outside, don't you think?"

security guard?

And he was an unemployed security guard?

Shen Wang almost burst out laughing.

"Thank you for your kind offer, cousin, but no need. I can handle the work myself."

Zhou Ming's smile froze slightly, then turned into a displeased and cold laugh, revealing a hint of scorn at being snubbed: "Suit yourself. Young man, it's good to have high aspirations, but you should also know your own limitations."

The eldest aunt immediately chimed in, speaking sarcastically: "That's right, Third Sister, it's not that we in Da Ming don't want to help, it's just that your Xiao Wang has too high a standard. We shouldn't worry about it."

The atmosphere became somewhat tense for a moment.

When the uncle and other relatives saw this, they quickly laughed it off.

The atmosphere became lively again after the topic was steered back to praising Zhou Ming for his "extraordinary abilities" and "deep connections."

However, Shen Wang and his mother found themselves on the periphery and in an even more awkward position.

To be honest, Shen Wang's father died early, and Shen Wang's mother raised him alone, relying on relatives from her side of the family quite often.

Naturally, their status and influence are inferior to the other companies.

Seeing his mother's somewhat forlorn expression, Shen Wang felt a pang of sympathy.

To be honest, he regretted it a little.

If I had known, he would have driven his G-Wagon.

Only now did he understand what it meant to not return home in glory, like wearing brocade at night!

But there's no point in saying more now; there will be plenty of opportunities to show off later.

. . .

at the same time.

On the top floor of the Shanshui Manor, Qi Tongwei was talking to Gao Xiaoqin.

The topic naturally turned to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class that appeared at the entrance of the Provincial Party Committee's No. 1 compound yesterday.

"Director, you mean... Secretary Sha invited Shen Wang to his home for dinner?"

Gao Xiaoqin was a little confused.

No matter what, Shen Wang is just a junior. What right does he have to ask Sha Ruijin to invite him to dinner?

Qi Tongwei held a glass of red wine and swirled it slightly.

"I suspect... Sha Ruijin is probably trying to use the brigade commander as a pretext!"

Qi Tongwei is quite politically astute; he guessed Sha Ruijin's thoughts pretty accurately.

If it were just a matter of kinship with the older generation, no one would know that Sha Ruijin hosted a family banquet.

Unless, there are deeper considerations!

"Director, you mean...?"

Gao Xiaoqin wasn't stupid; she probably understood what Qi Tongwei meant.

"In that case... we need to reassess that guy named Shen Wang."

Qi Tongwei nodded.

Actually, this matter had nothing to do with him. No matter how much Sha Ruijin valued Shen Wang, it had absolutely nothing to do with Qi Tongwei.

Unfortunately, their own family members ended up having a conflict with the other family members.

And this was a crucial moment for him...

Gao Xiaoqin thought for a moment and said, "Director, how about we invite that Shen Wang to dinner as well?"

Qi Tongwei seemed to be deep in thought.

There was no deep-seated hatred between the two sides to begin with, and if they sat down and talked things out properly, it was possible to salvage the situation.

However, at that moment, the walkie-talkie that Gao Xiaoqin had placed on her desk rang.

"Mr. Gao, Mr. Gao, that... that Mr. Shen... is here again..."