Trading system, I exchanged vegetables for golden pills.

Liu Li also saw him and frowned slightly: "Who are you? Don't you know you need to wear a hard hat on a construction site?"

Clearly, he didn't recognize Ye Chen immediately.

Ye Chen called out, "Hey, old classmate, Liu Li!"

Liu Li was Ye Chen's high school classmate. They weren't particularly close, but they weren't strangers either, and they could talk to each other.

However, we gradually lost contact after the college entrance examination.

To be honest, he still keeps in touch with only one or two of his high school classmates.

Perhaps he's just too lazy and not the type of person who's good at organizing social gatherings.

Liu Li looked at Ye Chen with a puzzled expression: "You, holy crap, you're Ye Chen?"

Liu Li walked over in a few steps and looked Ye Chen up and down: "Wow, you've gotten handsome! You looked kind of dull back in school, but now you've got quite the look!"

Ye Chen smiled and shook his head: "So, you guys always thought I was just a bit dim-witted!"

"Hey, aren't all bookworms dull-witted? Haha, just kidding. By the way, are you back in the county town now?" Liu Li smiled and shook hands with Ye Chen.

"No, I just got back from Lucheng today. It's been years since I last saw you, and you've become a foreman!" Ye Chen said with a smile.

Liu Li took out a cigarette and offered one to Ye Chen: "There's nothing I can do. You know I'm not cut out for studying. I didn't pass the college entrance exam, so I had to work on construction sites. That's how it is now, just trying to make a living. Unlike you college students, your potential is much higher!"

Ye Chen waved his hand, refusing the cigarette: "I didn't smoke. College students may have a high ceiling, but their floor is also very low, okay? How many college graduates end up working for you guys anyway!"

Liu Li grinned and lit a cigarette for himself. "Heh, yeah, a lot of college graduates have come back to our construction site. Our main selling point is cheap prices. By the way, are you here looking for someone?!"

"My second uncle is working here. I just came back and stopped by to see him!" Ye Chen pointed in the direction his second uncle had gone.

Liu Li looked astonished: "Old Chen is your second uncle? Holy crap, what a coincidence! Old Chen is now a well-known 'muscle-carrying king' on our construction site, his strength is incredible, and his monthly salary is much higher than everyone else's!"

Ye Chen thought to himself, "His uncle is a cultivator, okay? If a cultivator comes here to carry cement and can't even achieve anything, wouldn't that be a disgrace to cultivators?"

"Yes, he is my second uncle!" Ye Chen nodded.

"Hehe, what a coincidence! It's my treat tonight. Let's invite Old Chen over for a few drinks. It's rare for you to come back, and we haven't seen each other for years, so you can't refuse!" Liu Li invited.

Ye Chen glanced in his second uncle's direction and nodded: "Okay!"

He didn't like these kinds of drinking parties, but his second uncle happened to work for him and was also an old classmate, so it wasn't easy for him to refuse.

Consider it a way to connect my second uncle with someone; having more acquaintances will surely make his life at the construction site a little easier.

Just then, my second uncle finished carrying the cement and walked over quickly.

He glanced at the two of them and smiled, "Manager Liu, what are you doing here? Do you two know each other?"

"Old Chen, Ye Chen and I were high school classmates. Tonight, I'm treating. Let's go have a few drinks together!" Liu Li invited again.

"Hey, high school classmate! What a coincidence! We have to have a few drinks together, but how can I let you treat me? I'll pay!" Uncle patted his chest.

"Don't try to take it from me, I have to make the arrangements. Wan Jia, let's go, get in my car!" Liu Li said, pulling out a car key and pressing a button.

A brand-new BMW flashed twice in the distance.

"No wonder you're an engineer, driving a 5 Series, that's impressive!" Ye Chen joked.

Ye Chen's words were not meant to be derogatory; in fact, they could be considered a slight compliment.

They are indeed impressive. At the same age of 20, they have become a foreman, which can be considered a small achievement in their career.

Wherever he goes, he'll be respectfully addressed as General Manager Liu!

All roads lead to Rome; entering society early can also lead to success.

Liu Li waved his hand: "Hey, it's all borrowed from the bank, get on the bus!"

I must say, even though he drives a BMW, he's still quite low-key.

This is why Ye Chen can still have a good chat with him after so many years.

The county town wasn't very big to begin with, and the Wanjia Hotel was just a short distance away. Liu Li's phone rang as soon as he arrived at the hotel entrance.

"Hehe, it's my girlfriend, let me take this call!" Liu Li smiled and walked to the side to answer the phone.

Ye Chen really didn't want to eavesdrop, but his hearing was just too good!

"Darling, what's wrong?" Liu Li asked with a fawning expression.

"Where are you? I want to eat hot pot, come pick me up!" A girl on the other end of the phone spoke with a hint of arrogance.

"I ran into an old classmate, and I'm treating him to dinner. He's in Wanjia right now. Why don't you come over?" Liu Li said after a moment's thought.

"Liu Li, do you think you're all that now? You bought a beat-up BMW and started treating everyone to meals? Did you even ask me? You're someone of status now, stop hanging out with shady characters all the time." The girl's voice was slightly sharp.

"Honey, don't be angry. It's really an old classmate. It's been so long!" Liu Li even seemed a little afraid of her as he explained.

"Hmph, old classmate, is it some old flame? If I see any other woman, you're dead meat!" The girl hung up the phone after saying that.

Liu Li sighed, but quickly recovered and walked over with a smile, "Ye Chen, my girlfriend wants to check up on me, why don't we join in the fun!"

"Anyway, it's your treat, so I definitely don't mind!" Ye Chen chuckled.

"It'll be more lively with more people!" Second Uncle chimed in with a smile.

"Who is your girlfriend? If you're so afraid of her, you might end up being henpecked?" Ye Chen joked.

In fact, Ye Chen could roughly tell that his girlfriend's family was probably quite well-off.

He must be someone who has lived a life of luxury; most people wouldn't dare to have such a temper.

Liu Li scratched his head, speaking frankly: "I'm not afraid you'll laugh at me, but my girlfriend is the daughter of our company's general manager!"

Ye Chen was slightly surprised: "Wow, you've practically married a rich and beautiful woman and reached the pinnacle of life!"

"Hey, what peak of life? Every family has its own troubles. Come on, let's go inside and talk!" Liu Li smiled, not intending to delve deeper into the conversation.

Judging from the conversation just now, Ye Chen could feel the woman's assertiveness even through the phone.

If they really get married, Liu Li's life will be like that of a submissive wife.

However, this truly does mean you can avoid ten years of hard work...

The three of them entered a private room, where a menu was placed on the table.

"Come on, take a look and see what you want to eat, order whatever you like!" Liu Li said generously.

"You're the star of the show tonight, so you order. My second uncle and I don't have any dietary restrictions, so a few simple dishes will be fine. We can't finish too much anyway!"

Ye Chen pushed the menu in front of Liu Li.

"Yes, yes, you order!" Second Uncle nodded as well.