area51novel Chapter 355 Jia Dongxu looked at Su Ming's expression.
Chapter 355 Jia Dongxu looked at Su Ming's expression.
Along the way, Su Ming kept thinking about Yan Jiecheng's face and his words in his mind. The past interactions and trust made him feel an indescribable pain and disappointment. Finally, Su Ming came to Yan Jiecheng's office building and pressed the elevator button, his heart filled with firm determination.
The elevator slowly ascended, and Su Ming's mood gradually calmed down as the elevator ascended. He knew that he could not be soft-handed in the face of Yan Jiecheng, and he had to defend his rights and dignity with the most resolute attitude.
The elevator stopped at the floor where Yan Jiecheng's office was located. Su Ming took a deep breath, walked out of the elevator, and went straight to Yan Jiecheng's office. The security guard at the door looked at him, nodded, and motioned him to go in.
Pushing open the door of the office, Su Ming saw Yan Jiecheng sitting at his desk with a disdainful smile on his face. When he saw Su Ming coming in, the contempt in his eyes became more obvious.
"Su Ming, how come you have time to come to me?" Yan Jiecheng's voice was full of sarcasm.
"Boss Yan, I heard that you and Liu Guangtian teamed up to kick me out of the project." Su Ming looked directly at Yan Jiecheng and said firmly, "I want to know, what is your purpose?"
Su Ming was a lively and active child since he was young. He always played with a group of friends in the town, climbing trees, and playing hide-and-seek. Some of them came from the same community, and some met at school, but they were inseparable and became friends who could share happiness and pain together. Su Ming's best friend was Li Lin, a boy who was also naughty but smart.
They often played together by the river, spending countless sunny afternoons laughing and joking. In my memory, the water of the river was crystal clear, and the willow trees on both sides swayed in the breeze, as if welcoming their arrival. Sometimes, they would sneak into the orchard on the edge of the village and steal the sweet fruits planted by the farmer, then run away happily, hiding on the path and eating with big mouthfuls, with a naughty smile on their faces.
But life is not always so smooth. When Su Ming was in elementary school, a fire broke out in his home. Their hut was burned down. Although his parents were safe, all the family savings were burned. That night, they could only stay at a relative's house. Su Ming's heart was filled with helplessness and fear. He lost a lot, but he did not lose hope in life and faith in friendship.
This time, Su Ming's friends also gave him great support and help. Although Li Lin's family was not rich, Li Lin's parents still took out part of their granary to help Su Ming's family rebuild. Other friends also tried their best to help within their own abilities. Some donated clothes, some donated books, and some even helped to clean up the ruins. In these difficult days, Su Ming felt the warmth and strength of friendship, and he understood that a true friend is someone who stands by you when you need help.
As time went by, they entered the same junior high school together. Junior high school life brought many challenges and changes. They faced more academic pressure and adolescent troubles. But their friendship became deeper, like a towering tree with deep roots, which can stand firm despite wind and rain. They experienced their first love together, cried and laughed together, and worked hard for their dreams together.
In high school, Su Ming and his friends went their separate ways, entering different schools and choosing different majors. Their interactions became less frequent, but their friendship never changed. Even when they met occasionally, they could still talk about everything as before, sharing each other's life and growth experiences. They believed that even if the distance was far, the bond of friendship could still firmly connect them.
Su Ming left the small town and went to a big city to study in college. The pace of life there was fast and intense, and he learned to be independent and strong, but his longing for his hometown and friends never changed. Whenever he felt lonely, he would open his phone and look at the messages and photos sent by his friends, as if time had returned to those carefree childhood and youth.
Now, Su Ming has graduated and is working in a big company doing a job he likes. He has made new friends and has his own circle and life. But he always cherishes and remembers those friends he has had since childhood, those who have accompanied him in his growth, and those who have left a deep mark in his life.
Su Ming looked at the number on the phone screen, hesitated for a moment, and finally pressed the dial button. The phone rang, and he waited nervously for the other party to answer.
"Hello, is this Xiaodang?" Su Ming's voice was a little stiff, because he had already said what to say in his mind, but he didn't know where to start when the call was connected.
"Hello, who are you?" A slightly alert female voice came from the other end of the phone.
"I'm Su Ming, we're high school classmates. I work in the city, and I heard you're also nearby." Su Ming pretended to be calm. In fact, he had already expected that Xiao Dang might not remember him.
"Oh, Su Ming, I'm sorry, I don't quite remember. What do you want to talk to me about?" Xiao Dang's tone was a little cold, as if reminding Su Ming not to waste her time.
"Actually... I would like to invite you to dinner so that we can talk about the past and get to know your current situation." Su Ming stuttered a little. This was not his usual style, but the other party's attitude made him feel a little uncomfortable.
"Oh, I can take care of the meal myself, there's no need." Xiao Dang's answer was brief and direct, without giving Su Ming a chance to continue.
Su Ming felt a little disappointed. He had thought this would be a relaxing and pleasant invitation, but the reality made him feel embarrassed and confused. He didn't know what to do next. Was this the end of his relationship with Xiao Dang?
"Su Ming, are you going to continue chatting with her?" Jia Dongxu looked at Su Ming's expression and seemed to have guessed the outcome of the call.
Su Ming smiled bitterly, "Maybe she doesn't have much impression of me, or she doesn't want to recall the past."
"Don't be too depressed. Sometimes people's life trajectories are different, and past friends may have become passers-by in each other's lives." Jia Dongxu comforted.
Su Ming nodded. He understood this in his heart, but he still found it hard to let go emotionally. He knew he couldn't force it, but the desire to reconnect was still very real.
"I can try to find other friends. Maybe I can find some with common topics." Su Ming said to comfort himself.