Chapter 55: Understand that Talent is a Rare Thing
Old Mrs. Cheng did not come to watch the show, but to greet some old friends and apologize for being delayed for a while because she had to go for a physical check-up.
From the officials who convened and arranged the event to various business people, everyone greeted us respectfully.
Old Mrs. Cheng did not introduce Jing Xiaoqiang specifically, but she was supported by him and greeted people without hesitation throughout the whole process.
Even though it was basically just a few sentences, Jing Xiaoqiang was shocked.
After all, he is still an old loser who came back from New York, and he just stayed on Broadway and became a local boss.
I have seen many great figures, but I only saw them from afar.
Old Lady Cheng acted like an important person, telling this company to expand investment in the chemical industry and make contributions to the motherland, and that company to introduce more dyeing and weaving home textile production lines. The future business situation will definitely require a large number of textiles. Can your bank move more around and try to respond to policies and contribute to reform and opening up? You must believe in the government and believe that this social situation will definitely be a prosperous and stable future...
Jing Xiaoqiang had never seen this before.
I felt a little regretful, and from time to time I glanced at Uncle Cheng who was sitting at the table in the front row. I really wanted to switch seats with that guy.
I finally understood why Cheng Yuling couldn't sit still here.
The status is really high and everyone revolves around him.
Old Lady Cheng seemed to be able to sense his gaze and smiled, tilting her head: "This society is really good, otherwise A Ling's father would have become a waste and would have been infected with bad habits."
Jing Xiaoqiang was startled: "Are you warning me not to lead him astray?"
Old Lady Cheng smiled happily: "With you here, he can't be any worse."
Jing Xiaoqiang thought about it and it seemed to be true. If Uncle Cheng was really led astray by other bad friends, anything was possible.
Of course, the old man was also a pig pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger. He knew: "You are all smart people in your family, maybe the eldest daughter is the most honest."
Old Mrs. Cheng laughed out loud: "A Ling is very innocent, so I don't want her to be bullied. Look at the situation in our family. After I'm gone, if she marries someone who values family connections, she will definitely not be happy, right?"
Jing Xiaoqiang hummed: "That's right, people are fickle and the world is fickle."
Old Mrs. Cheng chatted with others again, basically persuading them to love their country with all their heart and support the motherland's construction.
What others saw was that she and Jing Xiaoqiang were smiling happily, so they respected the young man even more. An official from a TV station even took the initiative to ask about Jing Xiaoqiang's identity.
Old Mrs. Cheng introduced happily: "The National School of Drama. I went there when I was young. They are very good children."
Not to mention A Ling, but there are quite a few families who look wealthy and have young people, and Jing Xiaoqiang's attitude is different.
She asked Jing Xiaoqiang: "Well, what do you think of this family? If Aling marries them, even if they treat her well, what will the future be like? Can you judge the fortune and misfortune of such a family with the eyes of ordinary people?"
Jing Xiaoqiang seemed to understand a little.
The wisdom of the old man is indeed different from that of ordinary people: "As soon as liberation came, I donated all my property to the country, leaving only one house. It was not because I was afraid, but because I really felt it was very good. The prices in Shanghai, which were once so crazy, have stabilized in the past 40 years. I have been observing that this country wants most people to live well and decently. So each of us who participates in it must play our own role well. Maybe you are lucky enough to be the protagonist, then you have to bear greater responsibilities. If you are unlucky and play a supporting role, you should also work diligently to satisfy all the audiences. What I am afraid of is that I don’t even have the qualifications to go on stage, and can only clap with others in the audience, right?"
There is so much profound meaning in these words.
Jing Xiaoqiang admired: "You should go to the drama academy for classes."
The old lady smiled and said, "The reason why our family is what it is today is because they once shined in the tide of history. Now they can still make some contributions with the remaining light, but they can't shine forever, and they can't always be right. Having had peaks is a blessing for several generations. I would rather they were ordinary and happier."
Jing Xiaoqiang already understood: "Just like Uncle Cheng's marriage."
Old Lady Cheng actually laughed secretly : "Yes, otherwise if he finds an ambitious woman and family, I will never have peace in my life, and all my previous reputation will probably be ruined."
Jing Xiaoqiang nodded: "So ordinary people like me are relatively safe."
The old lady laughed again, "No, I didn't expect Ah Ling to be so good at studying and get a master's degree. But I don't want her to go abroad because it's obvious that her uncles overseas will make her a foreigner. So many of us died, not to let our descendants be scattered overseas. I think you can help me take care of her, so that she can study as she likes, and have a happy life and a small family outside of studying. You are the most rare one who can be both inside and outside, and can be big or small."
Jing Xiaoqiang, who can be big or small, also laughed: "The whole wish is difficult, but I can promise you that I will take care of this honest child as much as possible to repay you and Uncle Cheng for your favor to me. However, you can't force feelings, right?"
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Cheng sighed: "Yes, those two girls were so beautiful..."
What an interesting old lady! Jing Xiaoqiang laughed out loud: "With this kind of mentality, you will definitely live a long life."
The old lady was very relaxed: "A hundred years is not many years."
The other people at the party looked at the old man and the young man, and they probably thought that Jing Xiaoqiang was an amazing young talent.
The Su Bei mother and son looked pale before, especially when they recalled the time when they humiliated the troupe leader and the other person's nonchalant expression. It was clear that they were extremely cunning and it felt like there would be a disaster in the future!
He kept looking for Uncle Cheng to please him and ask questions.
Uncle Cheng finally said to Jing Xiaoqiang: "Don't take it personally if he said something too much. You are teaching him a lesson to be a good person. Why?"
The old lady actually despised her son: "Doesn't he understand better than you? Xiaoqiang should come to our house for dinner once a week to prevent him from always wanting to go out to some indecent place to play."
Jing Xiaoqiang glanced sideways and said, you are even entrusting your son to me.
But he still said: "Tomorrow is a day off and I will go to the airline with Uncle Cheng. It is definitely not a crooked way. I have to do some reliable business. I don't want to be rich, but I just want to get by."
The old lady still gave praise: "Do what you can, good, good."
Uncle Cheng secretly gave his son-in-law a thumbs up, good brother!
Finally, all the drama academy students who had changed their clothes were waiting for Jing Xiaoqiang, and even the teacher in charge was there: "You are very familiar with Mr. Cheng, are you an old friend?"
In the Republic of China, respectable ladies were also addressed as "Mr.", and Shanghai will always retain some of this tradition.
Jing Xiaoqiang smiled: "No, no, I am more familiar with her son."
Du Ruolan was not afraid of power: "You are more familiar with her granddaughter!"
Senior Yuan quickly grabbed the ignorant girl and whispered, "The leader of the TV station just talked with Mr. Cheng and you and said that we can recommend this program to the station. I said that you choreographed and designed the music, and they said that they want to promote this kind of innovative and fashionable song and dance."
Jing Xiaoqiang confirmed that the fox was really taking advantage of the tiger's power: "That's fine, you guys danced well, I hope it will have a good impact on you all."
Senior Sister Yuan bit her lip, and after getting in the car, she whispered in Jing Xiaoqiang's ear: "Then... can you help me with the activities? I'm trying my best to get a job at a TV station. I can give you whatever you need... to satisfy you..."
The little bit of lust that Jing Xiaoqiang had before faded away like the tide.
Even if he is lustful, he will not exchange any resources for it. What's the difference between this and prostitution? It's even worse, as he is taking advantage of the advantageous resources in his hands to exchange for someone else's body.
It's so fucking disgusting.
We flirt with her based on our own abilities, not for taking advantage of her .
So he just smiled and said, "Okay, I'll ask for you when I have a chance. No need to say anything else."
Senior Sister Yuan must have keenly noticed the change in Jing Xiaoqiang's attitude. She was a little surprised, but didn't know where to start.
Before, he was so smiling and cheerful when talking about going out for dinner, but now he looks obviously cold.
Du Ruolan was like a sentry, half-kneeling on the chair and looking out without any hesitation. She followed them to school and watched until Jing Xiaoqiang and his roommates returned to the dormitory.
She smiled a little, feeling that this fat sheep had escaped the clutches of the spider spirit.
Just as he was about to turn around amid Pan Yunyan's laughter, he saw a tall figure standing up from the stone bench blocked by the green belt downstairs of the boys' dormitory.
It was already dark, and a white shirt tucked into a pair of slim jeans would not be obscured by the night.
Even though it was not the tight-fitting style that showed off her figure later, it still perfectly showed off Lu Xi's long legs.
That mature, delicate face, and the light that instantly blooms in her eyes.
Jing Xiaoqiang's roommates all looked around subconsciously, oh, this must be Xiaoqiang's dish!
Jing Xiaoqiang confirmed that it was really not suitable to have sex today.
They all gathered together.
