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Chapter 223: Something's Off!
Chapter 223: Something's Off!
"Didn't notice it during the day, but this junior brother sure cleans up well!" one senior sister couldn't help but remark to another.
The other senior sister nodded. "The key is that he created the Lishan Farm, which has a bright future. Even Senior Brother Zhu and his group are trying to get close to him. Clearly, he's no ordinary guy. No wonder Lin Muxue fell for him."
It wasn't just them. The male alumni, especially those who had tried to chat up Lin Muxue and had their hopes set on her, now watched the two of them holding hands and felt their own hopes fade away.
Really, they had no confidence left.
At their age, even if they had started their own businesses, none of them could match the success of Lishan Farm.
Not to mention, when he dressed up, he looked so good that it made them feel inferior.
Seriously, if Hu Ge and Peng Yuanyan were to stand next to him, they would all be the three hottest guys in the room, causing a frenzy.
No wonder Lin Muxue didn't give them the time of day.
"Muxue, really, to have a boyfriend like President Zhang and keep him a secret!" one senior sister, clearly close to Lin Muxue, teased.
Soon, a few more senior sisters joined in.
"Muxue, you look beautiful tonight, and you and President Zhang are such a perfect match."
"Yeah, a perfect couple, made in heaven."
"You two are so well-suited, we're all jealous."
"..."
In an environment where a group of familiar people all praise a couple, it naturally creates a certain romantic atmosphere, as long as the two aren't mutually repulsed.
That's why alumni gatherings can sometimes lead to trouble.
Of course, if the parties involved know their limits and boundaries, it's fine. But if they've had a few drinks and lose their sense of boundaries, the alcohol can easily make them act on the romantic tension, leading them to a hotel room, even with the thought of making up for past regrets.
One such make-up session can often end in two families breaking apart.
If they can handle it, they might get divorced, the two who cheated might end up together, and the two who were cheated on might also end up together, effectively swapping lives.
It's not uncommon, as all four are classmates, old friends, and their children might even call each other's parents.
Knowing each other's limits, they might even meet up for a drink or play some interesting games under the guise of their children.
"Muxue, let's have a couple of drinks later," one senior sister invited.
"Yeah, a couple of drinks!"
"Since we rarely see each other, we should definitely drink."
Lin Muxue looked at Zhang Lin, seeking his opinion.
"Go ahead, I'll sit over there for a bit. I'm not really comfortable with this kind of gathering," Zhang Lin said honestly, then walked over to a resting sofa in the banquet hall.
After he sat down, a server brought him a glass of wine and some light snacks.
"Thank you," Zhang Lin said, taking a sip of the wine.
At that moment, a few older men, dressed flamboyantly like peacocks in full display, entered the hall. They were the senior brothers.
As soon as they appeared, they became the center of attention.
Many people seized the opportunity to approach them, chatting and handing over their business cards.
The senior brothers didn't keep people at arm's length; they collected many business cards but didn't look at them.
After dealing with two groups of people, they scanned the room and spotted Zhang Lin.
Without hesitation, they walked straight over to him.
When they reached Zhang Lin, they sat down without any formalities.
Zhang Lin looked at his senior brothers with confusion. "Didn't you all say you weren't going to attend this banquet, that it's a gathering for the younger generation?"
Old Zhu replied directly, "We didn't want to participate, but we came to ask you, Junior Brother, how you plan to return to You City tomorrow?"
Zhang Lin was taken aback. "I'll be taking a flight, of course."
Old Zhu smiled. "That's great. We've arranged for a private jet to take us to Ming City tomorrow. We can all leave together and head to the airport."
"Senior brothers, you really go all out," Zhang Lin couldn't help but marvel.
This is what real power and status look like.
While others have to buy tickets and rush to catch their flights, these senior brothers can just arrange a private jet.
So, those so-called rich people who still have to queue for flights and can't manage to get a private jet are nothing.
Naturally, he was in the same category as those who were nothing.
However, he believed that with his unique advantage, he would eventually be able to do such things.
This realization suddenly gave him a burst of motivation.
Indeed, people are influenced by their environment. Before, at the farm, he had been somewhat lax, relying on his advantage to develop without much pressure.
In You City, the people around him were generally not as capable as he was, and those who were often had to flatter him.
Even Liu Xian treated him with respect, making him feel quite good about himself.
Now, after meeting these senior brothers and seeing their higher standards, he was influenced and felt a new sense of ambition.
Old Gu chuckled. "This isn't a big deal, just a small matter. Tomorrow, when you wake up, we'll contact you, and everything will be prepared on the plane, including food."
"Alright," Zhang Lin nodded.
With this arrangement, they wouldn't have to go through the hassle of checking in and boarding the plane.
Time passed quickly, and many people at the banquet came to chat with the senior brothers, and Zhang Lin was also given a stack of business cards.
Naturally, the senior brothers also had the waiters bring them drinks, and they shared some with Zhang Lin.
Thanks to the special medicinal wine that had enhanced his constitution, Zhang Lin didn't have to worry about drinking too much. So, even when the senior brothers were starting to feel the effects, he was still fine.
He also drank quite a bit with those who came to chat and hand him their business cards.
By the time the senior brothers left, he had a small stack of business cards in his hand.
He didn't throw them away, knowing they might come in handy someday. He could look through them later to get a sense of who they were.
Finally, the banquet ended.
Lin Muxue was supported by two senior sisters who came over. "Junior Brother Zhang, Muxue seems to have had a bit too much today. You'll need to take care of her."
Zhang Lin took Lin Muxue, and she immediately leaned into his arms.
With Lin Muxue drunk, he knew he had to take her back to her room.
He had planned to ask Lin Wan'er for help, as it would be more appropriate for a woman to take care of her. But after looking around, he found that Senior Brother Chen and Lin Wan'er were nowhere to be found. He called both of them, but no one answered.
What a mess.
He had no choice but to take Lin Muxue back to her room himself.
Fortunately, she still had her room key, and he managed to get her inside.
Just as he was helping her into the room, he heard the door slam shut behind her.
Zhang Lin was taken aback and looked at her, only to find her hands around his neck.
"I didn't drink that much," Lin Muxue said, her face tinged with an indescribable expression.
"Uh, Senior Sister!" Zhang Lin felt something was not right.
(End of Chapter)
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