Chapter 1049 - 1050 Mental Imbalance
Chapter 1049: Chapter 1050 Mental Imbalance
“Bodyguard…” Song Xiaodong’s face suddenly turned a bit peculiar.
Seeing Song Xiaodong’s expression, Qian Shouyang thought he’d guessed correctly, patted him on the shoulder, and said, “It’s nothing, really. It’s just using your specialty. Besides, being a bodyguard for such a person is definitely a great job, not everyone has such an opportunity.”
Song Xiaodong rubbed his nose and said, “Oh, I guess you’re right.”
“What do you mean ‘guess’? There are no distinctions between high and low work; I’m sure your salary and benefits are not bad at all. Don’t be modest. Moreover, being connected with such people might bring you a lot of advancement opportunities in the future.”
Qian Shouyang was being a bit presumptuous, leaving Song Xiaodong unsure whether to explain or not, so he just laughed it off—let him think whatever he wants.
With Tiannan opening such a big company, other companies definitely came to congratulate, including Qingyuan Group. Apart from Miao Qingyuan, Su Yao, who’s now an advanced manager at Qingyuan Group and is highly valued by Miao Qingyuan, also came.
Seeing Su Yao, Qian Shouyang recognized her immediately. After all, Su Yao was the class beauty back then. In terms of looks, she’s still quite beautiful, and now, as an advanced manager, she exudes a different spirit—a touch of high-class elegance and pride, making her even more dazzling.
“Isn’t that Su Yao?” Qian Shouyang stared at Su Yao and asked.
Song Xiaodong nodded and said, “Yes.”
Qian Shouyang’s eyes lit up as he said, “Su Yao seems to be doing quite well now. The fact that she can attend our company’s opening ceremony shows her current strength.”
Song Xiaodong shrugged and said, “Must be, looks like you have an interest in her.”
Qian Shouyang immediately looked a bit awkward and said, “Seeing a classmate doing well is naturally exciting. Aren’t you happy to see Su Yao doing well? By the way, I remember Su Yao was quite interested in you back then. Didn’t you two hit it off later?”
“Oh… no development there, I’m already married.”
Qian Shouyang was first surprised, then said, “You’re married? Makes sense; we’re not young anymore. Unless you pursue further education, it’s time to get married. I won’t keep you, I’ll go say hello to Su Yao.”
Su Yao, seeing Qian Shouyang coming up, quickly recognized him, and the two immediately chatted warmly, each asking about the other’s work with a bit of surprise and admiration.
“Su Yao, I just saw Song Xiaodong. He’s right over there.” Qian Shouyang pointed to Song Xiaodong standing off to the side.
“Ah!” Su Yao let out a light exclamation, her face showing delight, and despite her high heels, she quickly walked over to Song Xiaodong and said, “Xiaodong, you’re here too?”
Song Xiaodong nodded and said, “Yes, you’re doing quite well now.”
Qian Shouyang immediately followed, saying, “Su Yao is now the assistant to the president of Qingyuan Group, a company worth over ten billion. That position is really something.”
Su Yao quickly said, “Qian Shouyang, you can say that to others, but saying it in front of Xiaodong is undermining me.”
“How so?” Qian Shouyang was puzzled.
Su Yao chuckled and said, “The heiress of Qingyuan Group is Xiaodong’s wife, you know.”
“What?” Qian Shouyang’s eyes widened in disbelief.
“Ha, and that’s just…” Su Yao was about to continue, but Song Xiaodong interrupted her and said, “I just married a good wife, can’t compare to those who climbed up on their own merits.”
Su Yao immediately understood; Song Xiaodong didn’t want to reveal too much, so she gave him an apologetic smile and said, “Marrying a good wife is also impressive. Frankly, I’m just working for you.”
“I must say, Song Xiaodong, you really… skipped several decades of struggle, making me envious.” Qian Shouyang’s mouth twitched a little, obviously saying he was envious but with a hint of disdain in his eyes.
Song Xiaodong smiled and said, “Yes, indeed, skipped decades of struggle.”
Qian Shouyang added, “You have to share some tips later. I’ve worked hard all these years, only to be outdone by your wife. I’ll find a rich and beautiful bride for myself so I don’t have to work so hard.”
The words were full of a sour tongue-in-cheek tone.
Song Xiaodong found it a bit ridiculous; clearly, Qian Shouyang was feeling unbalanced.
No wonder, back in school, Qian Shouyang was a straight-A student, then went abroad to study, spending more years than usual in school. Now that he’s back, he’s become the vice general manager of this new company, ready to unleash his ambitions.
He thought he was the best among his classmates, not knowing that Su Yao was on par, if not higher, than him. And then there’s Song Xiaodong, who didn’t even go to college but, by marrying a rich and beautiful bride, suddenly outshone him.
Just then Miao Qingyuan also walked over, and Song Xiaodong immediately took the opportunity to greet him.
Watching Song Xiaodong and Miao Qingyuan chatting happily, Qian Shouyang felt increasingly uncomfortable. Turning to Su Yao, he said, “Su Yao, no matter how hard we work, we can’t compare to Song Xiaodong.”
Su Yao’s gaze remained on Song Xiaodong, nodding as she said, “That’s true, we can’t keep up with even a fraction of Xiaodong’s success.”
Qian Shouyang furrowed his brows and said, “I remember you were also someone with dreams and aspirations; now how come… Is it because you’re working at their family company that you’ve lost your dreams? Are you just flattering Song Xiaodong now?”
Su Yao turned to look at Qian Shouyang and said, “If Xiaodong wanted me to flatter him, I’d be more than happy to.”
Qian Shouyang was even more dissatisfied and said, “Su Yao, he’s just a soldier from the army; what’s so special about him? Probably just good at charming women. Such a person can’t make it to the big stage; he might charm a woman for a while, but over time, his true self will show. Do you think someone like him, with skills from the army, can manage a company as big as Qingyuan Group?”
Su Yao frowned and said, “Qian Shouyang, do you really think it’s appropriate to talk like that?” If it weren’t for the fact that he was a classmate, these words might have led to a falling out.