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Chapter 802 - 356: The Intertwining Us_3

Chapter 802: Chapter 356: The Intertwining Us_3

However, from Zhang Lei’s attitude, it was obvious that he was quite close with Liu Shasha.

"Nothing’s going on." Zhang Lei hurriedly denied: "We just live in the same complex now, so we contact each other more."

The two chatted about middle school memories for a while.

Zhang Lei took out his phone to check the time, "Well, I’ll call Liu Shasha first to confirm the exact location."

"Okay, sure."

Zhang Lei browsed through his contacts and dialed directly, "Hey, Shasha, want to have a drink together tonight?"

"Oh wow, you’re so full of yourself. I really didn’t mean to pursue you."

"Let’s not joke around. A middle school classmate is back, wants to have a drink and chat with you."

"Won’t tell you, but you’ll find out who if you come."

"Uh... alright, alright, we’ll be at the Snail Tavern around 6."

He hung up the phone.

Zhang Lei said, a bit speechless, "Liu Shasha and Zhang Yunpeng are together, and they said they’d come tonight."

Tang Song laughed indifferently, "Doesn’t matter."

With his current mindset, he definitely wouldn’t care about this former "bad student" of the class.

Moreover, they hadn’t seen each other for more than a decade, they were essentially strangers.

"Zhang Yunpeng is now an internet celebrity, said to know a lot of big bosses. I guess Liu Shasha wants him to help introduce her to some jobs, so she always hangs around his studio whenever she has time, trying to get close."

"It’s understandable, since jobs are hard to find nowadays, especially for someone like her with no skills or connections."

Zhang Lei leaned back in his seat, conversing here and there with Tang Song.

Unconsciously, the car entered the downtown area of Quan City, stopping at a bustling commercial street.

The two got out of the car.

Zhang Lei pointed at a street-side lounge bar called Snail Tavern and said, "Here it is. They have food and drinks inside, and you can even watch movies. Let’s go in first."

"Let’s go." Tang Song patted him on the shoulder and strode into the tavern.

Soft music floated in the air.

Classic movie posters covered the walls, with a decor style brimming with a leisurely vibe.

Behind the wooden bar, the various drinks appeared vibrant under the lights.

Being before peak hours, there were few customers in the tavern.

The two seated themselves at an inside booth, casually ordering some beer, snacks, and fruit platters.

"Ding—" The sound of clinking bottles resounded.

The cold beer trickled down the throat, as Tang Song lounged back comfortably on the sofa, curiously asking, "By the way, Zhang Lei, I’ve never asked, what do you do for work now?"

"Ah." Zhang Lei chuckled self-deprecatingly, "I’m kind of embarrassed to bring it up. I’m completely fallen now. Currently, I’m into sales in the food and beverage channel, with clients around supermarts, malls, and grocery stores near Quan City..."

Then Zhang Lei, as though having opened a floodgate, continued drinking with Tang Song while recounting his experiences over the past few years.

After high school, he attended a local vocational college.

During university, he never lacked money, living quite carefree and even having an unforgettable romance.

Unexpectedly, right after graduation, his father’s business encountered big problems.

The principal contractor delayed payment and later vanished outright.

The family lost everything they had and ended up owing a large debt to the bank.

His father was so upset he was hospitalized, and his health went downhill.

He could only work hard to pay off the debt, and his girlfriend naturally broke up with him.

Listening to his story, Tang Song felt an overwhelming rush of emotions.

Until he finally stopped talking.

Tang Song asked, "Zhang Lei, have you ever thought about developing your career in Yan City?"

Zhang Lei paused for a moment, then smiled: "Of course I’ve thought about it. Besides catching up, I wanted to mention that soon I’ll be working in Yan City too, and I’ll definitely need to grab a meal and drink with you then."

"Oh?" Tang Song asked in surprise: "Have you found a job already?"

"No, it’s because I performed well and have some connections, so I’ll be transferred to work at the company headquarters." Zhang Lei took out a business card box from his wallet and pulled out a card, handing it to Tang Song, "My current job was introduced by a family relative. Though it’s a bit tough and tiring, it pays well and belongs to a reputable large enterprise with a complete pathway for promotion and development."

Tang Song took the card and glanced at it, his gaze slightly frozen, "Zhongcheng Group?"

Zhang Lei was somewhat smug as he said, "Yes, it’s considered a well-known industrial group in our Yan Province. At the headquarters, I’ll still be doing sales, but responsible for expanding and contacting major clients. At least I won’t have to run around like I do every day here."

For a graduate student like him, getting into the Zhongcheng Group headquarters was an amazing luck.

Due to debt issues, he truly gave it his all these past few years, constantly ranking top in performance at the branch office. Plus, his uncle was a leader in the company, giving him this invaluable opportunity.

"That’s great, food and beverage is a pillar of Zhongcheng Group, your work has great prospects." Tang Song clinked glasses with him, "When you get to Yan City, make sure to contact me, don’t hesitate to ask if you need help with anything."

Tang Song was quite familiar with Zhongcheng Group as his multifaceted girlfriend Jing’s father was the executive director of Zhongcheng.

Originally he intended to help this old classmate, so since he had been working in the industry for three or four years, he decided to let him continue at Zhongcheng Group.

Once Zhang Lei reaches the headquarters, Jing could lend a hand.

Zhang Lei took a deep breath, sincerely saying, "Thank you, Tang Song."

He could sense that Tang Song asking if he wanted to develop in Yan City was his way of wanting to give him a hand.

Over these years, he had indeed seen a lot and gone through many frustrating experiences.

Many so-called good friends vanished almost entirely after his family faced difficulties.