97: Chapter 97 Shen Wang Goes to Be a Security Guard?

Shanshui Manor, Tingtao Pavilion private room.

Many relatives had already arrived in the private room, and it was bustling with excitement.

Maternal Uncle was beaming, and the families of the Maternal Eldest Aunt, Maternal Second Aunt, and Maternal Oldest Aunt had basically all arrived, with cousins chattering away.

Shen Wang found a seat on the side, trying his best to keep a low profile.

The protagonist of the day was undoubtedly his elder cousin, Zhou Ming.

Zhou Ming sat next to the main seat, surrounded by a group of elders, a reserved yet undisguised smug smile on his face.

"Come, come, everyone, please quiet down!"

Maternal Uncle, as the host, stood up first, holding a wine glass.

"Today, this first glass of wine, I must toast the great hero of our family—Da Ming!"

He looked at Zhou Ming, his eyes slightly reddened: "If it weren't for Da Ming this time, your younger cousin would have been finished! Two million! And he would have faced a lawsuit!"

"It was Da Ming who found a solid connection. One phone call, and hey! The other side released him immediately! He has brought great honor to our Zhou family!"

"Da Ming, Maternal Uncle thanks you! I'll finish this glass, you drink as you please!"

After saying that, Maternal Uncle tilted his head back, and the wine in his glass was drained.

"Maternal Uncle, you are too polite. We are all family, it's only right."

Zhou Ming also quickly stood up and drained his glass as well.

"Exactly! Da Ming has really brought great honor this time!"

"So what if they are from Qijia Village? Don't they still have to bow their heads in front of our Da Ming?"

"Da Ming is a direct descendant of the Han University Gang! His future is limitless!"

"Our Zhou family will depend on Da Ming from now on!"

"A true dragon has emerged..."

The relatives chimed in one after another, hurling all sorts of praises at Zhou Ming as if they were free.

Maternal Eldest Aunt (Zhou Ming's mother) couldn't stop smiling, interjecting every now and then, bragging with just the right amount of subtlety.

Maternal Second Aunt, Maternal Oldest Aunt, and others were also full of reflected glory.

When one person attains the Tao, even their pets ascend to heaven!

Shen Wang sat in the corner, eating his food quietly, listening to the commotion, his heart completely calm, even wanting to laugh a little.

He knew the truth, but there was no need to expose it.

He just hoped this "victory banquet" would end quickly.

After three rounds of drinks and the meal was well underway, the atmosphere became increasingly lively.

Shen Wang's mother looked at Zhou Ming, who was the center of attention, and then looked at her son sitting in the corner, eating silently, feeling a sense of bitterness in her heart.

She hesitated for a moment, then spoke up, her voice earnest: "Da Ming, Maternal Third Aunt has one more thing to trouble you with."

She nudged Shen Wang beside her: "Xiao Wang, quickly, get up and toast your elder cousin! Thank him for helping you get into Shanshui Group last time. Although... although you didn't work there for long, Da Ming still put in the effort."

Shen Wang had no choice but to pick up his wine glass and stand up.

Zhou Ming also picked up his glass, waiting for Shen Wang to speak.

Shen Wang's mother continued: "Da Ming, look... Xiao Wang still hasn't settled on a job. You know many people and have wide connections. Could you... help him again and find him a stable job?"

"The requirements aren't high, just enough to support himself! Maternal Third Aunt begs you, you are cousins, you have to give him a hand!"

Before Zhou Ming could speak, his mother, who was Shen Wang's Maternal Eldest Aunt, spoke first.

Her tone carried undisguised resentment: "Third Sister, it's not that I want to criticize Xiao Wang, but last time Da Ming used such a big favor to get him into Shanshui Group, what a great opportunity that was!"

"In the end, he resigned just like that, and even cursed at the company leadership!"

"It made Da Ming look bad in the middle and he took so much blame! This child, he's too immature!"

Shen Wang's mother looked embarrassed and kept apologizing with a smile: "Yes, yes, Eldest Sister is right, Xiao Wang was impulsive."

"But he is young and immature. As his elder brother, Da Ming, please be more understanding and help him again..."

"Mom, that's enough."

Zhou Ming waved his hand, acting magnanimous.

He turned to Shen Wang and began his habitual preaching: "Shen Wang, it's not that I want to criticize you, but you are not young anymore, you should learn to be mature."

"Work is not a game, and interpersonal relationships need to be handled well! You, in such a great platform like Shanshui Group, how could you... Sigh!"

Zhou Ming paused, seemingly thinking, and then said in a tone that suggested "I have already considered things for you": "How about this, since we are brothers, I will think of another way for you."

"However, you definitely won't be able to get into a company of Shanshui Group's level in the short term."

"Our Handong University is currently recruiting a batch of security guards for the campus patrol team. The benefits are decent. Although there is no permanent staff status, they do provide the five social insurances and one housing fund."

"If you don't mind, I can have a word with the head of the Security Office and let you go work there first."

"Although it's just a security guard position, in a university, the environment is better than outside, don't you think?"

Security guard? And a security guard without permanent status? Shen Wang almost laughed out loud.

"Thank you for your kindness, Eldest Cousin, but no need. I can handle the job matter myself."

The smile on Zhou Ming's face stiffened slightly, and then a look of displeasure and a cold sneer appeared because he had lost face: "Suit yourself. Young man, having high aspirations is a good thing, but you also need to weigh your own worth."

Maternal Eldest Aunt immediately chimed in from the side, speaking sarcastically: "Exactly, Third Sister, you see, it's not that our Da Ming isn't helping, it's that your Xiao Wang has too high of expectations. Let's not worry about it blindly."

The atmosphere turned cold for a moment.

Maternal Uncle and other relatives saw this and quickly tried to smooth things over.

They steered the topic back to praising how "miraculous" and "deeply connected" Zhou Ming was this time, and the atmosphere became lively again.

Only Shen Wang and his mother seemed even more marginalized and awkward.

To be honest, Shen Wang's father passed away early, and Shen Wang's mother raised him alone, often relying on her maternal relatives.

Naturally, their status and say in matters were not as high as the other families.

Seeing his mother's somewhat dejected look, Shen Wang felt a bit of heartache.

To be honest, he regretted it a little.

If he had known, he would have driven the big G here.

Only now did he understand what it meant to be wealthy but not return to one's hometown, like wearing silk robes in the dark!

But there was no use talking about it now; there would be plenty of opportunities to show off in the future.

Meanwhile. On the top floor of Shanshui Manor, Director Qi Tongwei was discussing matters with Gao Xiaoqin.

The topic was naturally that big G that appeared at the entrance of the Provincial Party Committee No. 1 Courtyard yesterday.

"Department Director, are you saying... Secretary Sha invited that Shen Wang to his home for a meal?"

Gao Xiaoqin was a bit confused.

No matter what, Shen Wang was just a junior, what qualifications did he have to be invited to dinner by Sha Ruijin?

Director Qi Tongwei held a glass of red wine, swirling it slightly.

"I guess... Sha Ruijin is likely trying to make a point using the Brigade Commander!"

Director Qi Tongwei's political intelligence was not low; he guessed Sha Ruijin's intentions almost accurately.

If it were just because of the older generation's connections, there would be no reason for Sha Ruijin to host a family banquet.

Unless there was a deeper consideration!

"Department Director, you mean..."

Gao Xiaoqin was not stupid either; she probably understood what Director Qi Tongwei meant.

"If that's the case... we need to re-evaluate that person named Shen Wang."

Director Qi Tongwei nodded.

Actually, this matter had nothing to do with him originally. No matter how much Sha Ruijin valued Shen Wang, it had nothing to do with Director Qi Tongwei.

But as luck would have it, his own family member had actually come into conflict with the other party's family.

And at this critical moment of his own...

Gao Xiaoqin thought for a moment and said: "Department Director, why don't we also invite that Shen Wang to a meal?"

Director Qi Tongwei was thoughtful.

Both sides didn't have any deep grudges originally; if they could sit down and talk it out, it might be possible to salvage the situation.

However, just at this moment, the walkie-talkie on Gao Xiaoqin's desk rang.

"General Manager Gao, General Manager Gao, that... that Mr. Shen... is here again..."