Chapter 1593 — Zhong Yongliang Offers a Toast
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It was nearly dinnertime and everyone was hungry, so at Gao Xiaofu's words they rose happily and made their way toward the banquet hall.
Wei Zhao frowned. Zhong Yongliang's behavior struck him as odd. This guy had been quiet for quite a while — why was he suddenly active again? Moreover, his pursuit of Gu Mengyao was surely hopeless now, and he knew it as well as anyone, so why was he still spending money treating everyone?
Could it really be that he had so much money he had nowhere to spend it? It seemed Zhong Yongliang's family was quite wealthy. Just as Wei Zhao had been worrying about lacking funds — now that this kid was so flush, it was only fair that Wei Zhao go to his father, Zhong Fabai, and get his hands on some of that cash!
But when Gao Xiaofu had spoken earlier, he hadn't mentioned Gu Mengyao at all, nor had he glanced in Wei Zhao's direction — which only made Wei Zhao all the more unable to fathom their intentions. Could they really just want to treat everyone to a meal, with nothing else behind it?
Wei Zhao rose to his feet along with Gu Mengyao and Shen Yushu. Although the two girls had no particular fondness for Zhong Yongliang, a meal was a meal, after all!
Earlier, Gu Mengyao had been sitting in a corner, and no one had dared approach her. But now that she stood and headed for the banquet hall, many of the female students who had failed to get into college made a beeline for her, eager to ingratiate themselves. There was no helping it — sometimes things were just that pragmatic!
If Gu Mengyao could remember their bond as classmates and secure a job for them at one of the Gu Group's subsidiary companies, that would be absolutely perfect. In their eyes, going to college was merely a means to a good job. If they could use Gu Mengyao's connections to enter the Gu Group, it would be nothing short of reaching the heavens in a single step!
Although the eldest young lady had a cold temperament, Wei Zhao knew she was cold on the outside and warm on the inside. They had all been classmates for so long — regardless of how close they had been, Gu Mengyao would at least extend some goodwill. Every girl who came up to her, Gu Mengyao dutifully took out her phone, jotted down their names and phone numbers, and planned to send them to Uncle Qing so he could give them a chance!
Whether they could actually perform on the job was entirely up to them. Gu Mengyao wasn't a philanthropist — this was all she could do for them.
Kang Xiaofeng's side was much the same: most of them were promised a chance, but if they failed the probation period, there was nothing anyone could do.
Even so, everyone was delighted. Consider this: to land a job at such a major group, you needed either an impressive degree or impressive work experience. For high school graduates who had neither — simply being offered an opportunity was already no small thing!
Over thirty people had shown up for the reunion, and the party was split across two tables. The feast was generous — Zhong Yongliang wasn't short on cash and had ordered all manner of delicacies. They were all classmates, so no one stood on ceremony. After raising his cup and saying, "Please, everyone, help yourselves — eat and drink your fill," Zhong Yongliang didn't waste any more words.
Everyone dug in, cups clinking together in the air. The college entrance exams were over, and whether they had gotten into university or not, they were all overjoyed. The ones who had been admitted needed no explanation — and even those who hadn't had landed jobs from Kang Xiaofeng, Gu Mengyao, and Zhong Yongliang alike!
They reasoned that even if one job fell through, they could always go beg someone else for another. Three jobs — surely one would suit them! The classmates who had been worrying about their futures were now positively glowing with good spirits.
"Arrow Bro, this crab is delicious — try some!" Shen Yushu placed a crab on Wei Zhao's plate.