Chapter 216: Comparing Status
"Little Song, you also shouldn’t feel any burden about this," Uncle Shen said. "Your aunt and I have expectations, but that doesn’t mean we’re forcing you to agree to anything. You two can get to know each other first."
Song Xiaodong nodded and said, "Okay, I’ll just let this Su Zeyu give up this hope first."
Shen Dongyang laughed heartily and said, "It’s so simple to talk with a smart person."
Song Xiaodong shrugged his shoulders, giving a helpless, bitter smile.
Shen Dongyang continued, "Su Zeyu’s grandfather was formerly the third in command in our province. Although he has stepped down, his father is now the second in command in an important department in the province. Even though his rank is the same as mine, his potential for promotion is evidently greater. And with the network his grandfather has built up, I can’t afford to offend them. So despite knowing he’s not suitable for Shen Yue, I can’t act too unpleasantly. That’s why I need you to put in more effort."
"Of course, asking you to do this will definitely cause you some trouble. There are some matters that are done by young people that I shouldn’t interfere with too heavily. So you also need to be careful, especially because these children of privilege can often be too much."
Song Xiaodong nodded and said, "I understand. Don’t worry; I’ll handle it properly and won’t make things too difficult for you."
Shen Dongyang was taken aback by Song Xiaodong’s composure. Even with Song Xiaodong’s excellent medical skills, his indifference to the powerful elite was quite extraordinary. Clearly, this guy was not as simple as he appeared to be on the surface.
However, at this moment, Shen Dongyang didn’t ask further. He stood up, patted Song Xiaodong on the shoulder, and said, "Alright, I’m leaving this matter in your hands." He was curious to see just what was in Song Xiaodong’s hand, what made this young man capable of dismissing power and privilege so casually.
When the two left the study, in the living room, Shen Yue and Su Zeyu were sitting on the sofa, but quite far apart. Su Zeyu spoke enthusiastically, but Shen Yue was rather indifferent.