Outside the Jianghai Hotel, it was bustling with noise; many /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ people gathered, smoking and chatting with each other."Lao Zhao, among all our classmates, you're the one who's done the best!""Running a factory, you must be making millions a year!" a middle-aged man complimented another middle-aged man in a suit."Not at all! It's just average, really! You don't know, running a factory, you do make money, but it's also very tiring! Look at how much hair I've lost!""But if you're talking about my son, he's quite good; he got into Beijing Normal University, not like me, who only graduated high school!" Zhao Mu said with a smile."Amazing, amazing! Don't we all work and earn money for our children? Honestly, your nephew is really promising, to have gotten into Beijing Normal University!""My kid only got into an ordinary second-tier university, but he's still capable; he has a job with an annual salary of 300,000 yuan after graduation, otherwise, I wouldn't be so idle!" another person said."Hahaha, everyone's successful, everyone's successful!""We haven't seen each other for so many years, I really miss you all!""By the way, what is Lao Su doing now?" Zhao Mu asked."Lao Su?""Which Lao Su? How come I don't remember us having a classmate named Su?" the person asked, puzzled."It's Su Fuqiang! In high school, he and I were the best of friends! It's been over twenty years since graduation, and I haven't seen him since. Lao Su was better than me in everything back in school, so he probably isn't doing badly now, right?" Zhao Mu inquired."You mean Su Fuqiang? What success has he had! Don't let his good performance in school fool you; he's been a slacker ever since he entered society, running a small convenience store, toiling from dawn till dusk and not making much money.""My hometown is close to his village, and I know his family's situation. His son only got into a second-tier university. This whole family has no hope of turning things around..." a middle-aged woman said."Oh my, that Lao Su! How did he end up doing so poorly!""Honestly, which of our old classmates here today for the reunion isn't successful! If Lao Su comes, he'll just lower our standards!" Zhao Mu said, lighting a cigarette."Who's to say he won't!""If Lao Su had any self-awareness, he shouldn't come!" another person said."Alright, let's go in first!" With that, everyone entered the private room.At this moment, Su Fuqiang's car also pulled up here. Looking at the magnificent Jianghai Hotel, Su Fuqiang was filled with emotion.To be able to have a gathering here, his classmates must be doing well, and he was genuinely happy for everyone.With an excited heart, Su Fuqiang arrived at the designated private room."Hello, classmates! I'm a bit late!" Su Fuqiang said."This is..." Zhao Mu's eyes widened; he didn't recognize the Su Fuqiang in front of him."Lao Zhao! You rascal, you don't recognize me!" Su Fuqiang, however, recognized Zhao Mu, as he was his best friend before."Oh, Lao Zhao! After twenty years, you still look exactly the same! You haven't aged a bit!" Su Fuqiang happily patted Zhao Mu's shoulder.Zhao Mu frowned, glancing at Su Fuqiang's weathered hand, and immediately felt a wave of disgust."Oh! Lao Su!" Zhao Mu quickly dodged to the side, his eyes filled with disdain.This Su Fuqiang came in casual clothes, without any of their rich people's demeanor. As soon as he came in, he acted familiar, patting his suit; wasn't this an insult?"Yes! Lao Zhao, I often think of you. Sometimes in my dreams, I recall our high school days. I remember one time you were in a hurry to go to the cafeteria and accidentally tripped at the entrance! Hahaha!" Su Fuqiang spoke voluminously, still thinking his classmates were the same as twenty years ago."Ahem, Lao Su! This is a public place, don't speak so loudly!" a lean man reminded him.Su Fuqiang looked over; it was Zhang He, a classmate he used to be very close with!Back then, the three of them were known as the Iron Triangle!Suddenly, Su Fuqiang became even more excited!"Lao Zhang, you're here too!""Look how thin you are!" Su Fuqiang said excitedly."Well, we're just common folk, working every day, so naturally, we don't get fat. Unlike President Zhao, he's a successful person!" Zhang He said, complimenting Zhao Mu."President Zhao?" Su Fuqiang was stunned. So, Zhao Mu had become a boss?"Yes, Lao Su, you don't know, I've opened a factory these past few years and make a bit of money.""Like Lao Zhang, his son works for me!" Zhao Mu said proudly, hoping his words would make Su Fuqiang realize the reality!"That's amazing!" Su Fuqiang sat down, surprised. It seemed Zhao Mu was indeed impressive, unlike himself, whose son was the only impressive one."Of course, President Zhao is a big boss earning millions a year! Do you know what car he drives? A BMW X5!""President Zhao is a true success, a wealthy man!" Zhang He quickly seized the opportunity to flatter him!"A BMW X5, that must be hundreds of thousands, right? It's alright." Su Fuqiang said inadvertently."Hmm?" Zhao Mu frowned, clearly displeased with Su Fuqiang's words.What did he mean, 'it's alright'?Could this car, costing hundreds of thousands, be something he could afford? This pauper, he didn't even recognize the status difference between them!He still thought this was twenty years ago!"Lao Su! If you can speak, speak properly. Today's class reunion was organized by me, and I'm treating everyone!""You, well, you're basically here to sponge off us. Look at the clothes you're wearing.""In my eyes, they look like rags!" Zhao Mu said, pointing at Su Fuqiang and mocking him.The people around also laughed, looking at Su Fuqiang with disdain.Su Fuqiang looked at his clothes; although they weren't designer brands, they were clean and tidy, not torn. How could they be called something a beggar would wear?Recalling their 'Three Musketeers' relationship, Su Fuqiang thought Zhao Mu was deliberately teasing him.After all, their friendship back then was so deep."Hahaha, Lao Zhao, your suit is formal, and you've become quite presentable!" Su Fuqiang joked, completely unaware of the seriousness of the situation.After all, back in the day, such jokes were the mildest.However, as soon as he spoke, the private room immediately fell silent.Everyone looked at Su Fuqiang with strange eyes, filled with disbelief.Zhao Mu was the most successful among the classmates, and how dared Su Fuqiang, the least successful, speak to him like that?Zhao Mu's triumphant expression also darkened. Twenty years had long made him forget their past friendship; he was no longer the 'low-status' person he used to be.His current status was already that of a 'high-status' person, and Su Fuqiang, this bumpkin, was truly ignorant of the times!"Hmph!""Lao Su, if you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!" Zhao Mu said coldly...

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