Dead drunk

  Yuan Xiaoqiang pulled Tang Zhendong to a restaurant that was still open, and they ordered wine and dishes.

  "Dong Ge, what are you doing now?" Yuan Xiaoqiang asked after clinking glasses with Tang Zhendong.

  "I'm unemployed now. I used to sell fruits before, but then the cart got lost, so I just gave up. Now I have nothing to do."

  Yuan Xiaoqiang said "oh" and asked, "Do you need my help?"

  Tang Zhendong waved his hand, "No need." In Tang Zhendong's heart, friends are just friends, no need to mix in some other things, otherwise the friendship will not be pure.

  "Haha, Dong Ge, you know? You're very confident. When I was in school, I admired you a bit. Your confident appearance is a bit like my old man's. In the past, I especially admired him. He started from being a small contractor and developed into the Yuanshi Group, which can be said to be one of my idols too. However, possibly because of the rapid development in recent years, there were many drawbacks, or maybe it was due to the poor domestic economic situation, but the Yuanshi Group has also reached a precarious point, sigh!"

  "A camel dying of starvation is still bigger than a horse. Your family is wealthy and influential, no matter how bad the economic situation is, you will never be poor!"

  "I didn't know before, but now I'm the accounting manager at my dad's company, so I know the situation best. The company's cash flow is about to break and it's facing bankruptcy. Never mind, let's not talk about these annoying things today. Let's just drink and enjoy our brotherly gathering."

  The two of them downed another cup of wine and started talking about the interesting things that happened when they were in school, but basically it was all Yuan Xiaoqiang speaking and Tang Zhendong listening.

  "Brother Dong, without you in school, I couldn't find anyone to play with. Our No. 1 Middle School has such a strong academic atmosphere that it's suffocating. In the end, I managed to survive three years, and then my dad spent money to get me into another school, where I attended a third-rate university and somehow got a degree. By the way, how did you meet Yu Da, the campus belle?"

  "We met by chance in a restaurant."

  "By the way, let me tell you a secret," Yuan Xiaoqiang lowered his voice, "the campus belle Yu Daxiao that you like, during school she didn't have any romantic relationships at all, but there were at least a dozen guys who had a crush on her. But as for university, I don't know, she went to a famous school, while I attended a third-rate university."

  "What's the point of telling me all this?"

  "Haha, Dong Ge, don't pretend anymore. I didn't know you liked Yu Qingying? This time, after many years of not seeing each other, we coincidentally meet again, won't there be some sparks of love?"

  Yuan Xiaoqiang is still so outspoken, saying whatever comes to mind. "However, Brother Dong, Yu Daxiao's family is not ordinary at all. His father, Yu Zhenhua, is the mayor of Haicheng City. I don't want to discourage you, but I still hope with all my might that you'll win the beauty's heart and bring her home, Brother Dong. I believe in you!"

  Actually, Yuan Xiaoqiang's words, Tang Zhendong had a vague idea since the day he sent Yu Qingying home. Although Yu Qingying never mentioned her family background, she lived in a heavily guarded municipal government compound, and more specifically, in a standalone villa with its own gate. Not even all members of the Municipal Party Committee would have the qualifications to live in such a villa in the municipal government compound!

  In the past, Tang Zhendong only wanted to have a simple love affair, but now in this society, love is always entangled with too many things. In the past when it was possible to be simple, Tang Zhendong missed the opportunity to talk about it. Now that Tang Zhendong wants to talk about a simple love affair, he no longer has the conditions for it.

  Although Yu Qingying was very familiar and enthusiastic with herself, the two of them had not spoken since high school, but suddenly after ** years, the thick ice between her and Yu Qingying seemed to melt instantly, and the two of them didn't have any sense of distance or strangeness, just as if they had known each other for these few years, and had always been together.

  Tang Zhendong also attributed this feeling to Yu Qingying having a good impression of him. After hearing Yuan Xiaojun's words, Tang Zhendong seemed to have reacted and realized that in today's society, it is very difficult for people to be together solely based on love, especially for someone from a high-ranking family like Yu Qingying.

  Even if two people make a vow of love, their relationship can still be ruined by reality, let alone when there is still an unspoken understanding between them.

  "Men, what's most important is still having money and power!" Yuan Xiaoqiang saw through this society very clearly and deeply.

  For the eight years in prison and one year after release, Tang Zhendong has been trying to adapt to this society. However, it may be that ** years is too long a time, and Tang Zhendong can't keep up with the pace of this society.

  Before Tang Zhendong went to prison, the sky was still a brilliant blue, the water was still crystal clear, chickens and ducks did not have avian flu, and pork could be eaten with peace of mind.

  At that time, taking pictures was like wearing clothes, owing debts meant paying back money. Barbershops only managed hair, and taking pictures also required wearing clothes.

  Dating is introduced by others, divorce needs to shock the union leaders and community aunties. The mother-in-law marries her daughter not for your house, the father of the child is also clear.

  This society has changed to the point where Tang Zhendong can't quite understand it, but Tang Zhendong has always had a strong ability to adapt since he was young. He has slowly adapted to this society and is no longer surprised by anything that happens.

  But Yuan Xiaoqiang really got to the point of this society: men either have power or money!

  When leaving, Yuan Xiaoqiang drove to send Tang Zhendong home in Xingfu New Village. When leaving, Yuan Xiaoqiang made a gesture to Tang Zhendong, "Brother Dong, cheer up, I have faith in you!"

  The alley of Xinjian Village was too narrow for Yuan Xiaoqiang's BMW to enter, so Tang Zhendong got out at the entrance.

  Tang Zhendong's feet were staggering, but his mind was very clear. He was drunk for the first time. One foot went down, like stepping on cotton, one foot high and one foot low.

  "Zhen Dong Ge, how come you're back so late? Ah, are you drunk?" Zhao Lili got out of bed with a start when she heard the sound of Tang Zhen Dong fiddling with his keys, and went to open the door for him. But what greeted her was a strong smell of alcohol.

  "Oh, it's just Lili, she had a bit of wine, nothing serious!"

  Tang Zhendong waved his hand, shook off Zhao Lili's support, and stumbled to the lock on his door. However, after trying several times, he couldn't open it. Zhao Lili took Tang Zhendong's key from him and was about to help him open the door when Tang Zhendong suddenly vomited, spewing out a mixture of alcohol and food all over the floor and also splashing some onto Zhao Lili's body.

  Tang Zhendong leaned against the door, panting heavily.

  Zhao Lili quickly opened the door, and didn't even bother to wipe off the dirt on her body. She hastily brought a cup of water for Tang Zhendong to rinse his mouth with, then fetched another basin of water to help him wash his face.

  Tang Zhendong took the towel from Zhao Lili's hand and applied cold water to his face. Tang Zhendong became more sober, but his footsteps were still a bit unsteady.

  "Zhen Dong Ge, how can you drink so much wine? It's really..."

  Zhao Lili helped Tang Zhendong into the house, and Tang Zhendong fell onto the bed. Zhao Lili helped Tang Zhendong take off his shoes, pulled out the quilt from under his head, and covered him with it.

  At this time, Zhao Lili didn't even have time to clean up the filth left on her by Tang Zhendong after he vomited.

  Zhao Lili saw that Tang Zhendong had settled down on this side, and his pajamas emitted a smell of vomit after Tang Zhendong threw up. She went back to her room to change into another set of clothes, then poured another cup of hot water for Tang Zhendong and gently placed it by his bedside.

  "Qingying, Qingying, I don't care how great the distance is between us, I must be with you!"

  Tang Zhendong's tone in the dream was still so firm and overbearing. However, Zhao Lili heard it but didn't appreciate it, how she wished that the Qingying in Tang Zhendong's mouth was herself!

  Zhao Lili saw that Tang Zhendong's murmurs were all about this girl named Qingying, so she poured another glass of cooled boiled water on his desk and then retreated, quietly closing the door.