My Life with Narration-Chapter 388 - 384: Zhang Chao and Ning Tong

He knew this wasn’t just a simple wedding invitation. If Ning Tong had invited him, it might have been because old classmates hadn’t seen each other in a long time and wanted to take this wedding as an opportunity to gather. But with Zhang Chao, who never saw eye to eye with him, inviting him, that already says something.

Now the voiceover came out and confirmed it, which makes it even more disgusting.

At the same time, in a restaurant near a public service exam training institution, two figures sat side by side.

The man was tall, with ordinary looks, wearing shorts and a T-shirt, appearing slightly overweight. The girl was slim, with a delicate face, wearing a brown dress that reached above her knees, exposing her calves, with makeup that made her look very refined.

The two were Su Qing’s high school classmates, Zhang Chao and Ning Tong.

If Su Qing were present, he would definitely notice that the two of them looked quite different. Zhang Chao, once a sports student, had lost his muscular physique and had clearly gained weight.

As for Ning Tong, who once didn’t wear makeup and was fresh and pretty, now she had transformed significantly. She knew how to dress and put on makeup, and her makeup skills were good too. She was already attractive, but now she looked even more beautiful than in high school, much more mature.

In high school, the most a girl would do was apply some lipstick, and they wouldn’t even dare to paint their nails with bright colors, let alone get manicures.

No wonder there’s always talk about how girls change drastically in terms of clothing and style once they get to college.

"Tch, to think this Su Qing actually has a girlfriend, just a year after graduation. His job is probably not even stable yet, let alone having a car or house. He doesn’t even bother to see himself clearly. Back in high school, he even dared to make a move on you." Zhang Chao sneered.

Initially, he was busy with wedding preparations today, but unexpectedly he received a message from Ning Tong, saying she met Wang Xing. Naturally, he knew about Wang Xing’s relationship with Su Qing, so he asked his wife to find out more and wanted to invite them.

Though their differences were from high school, now they were not much older, and it’s not so easy to just turn the page.

Some people don’t get along, and it doesn’t matter if it’s four or five years; even after ten or eight years, they’ll still dislike each other. It’s not like after forty or fifty years when you get older, and things are easier to let go of.

There are even quite a few people who will still dislike those they’re supposed to dislike, even up to their death.

The idea of laughing off grudges upon reunion—where else does that happen but in TV shows? In reality, there aren’t many people with such large amounts of forgiveness.

Even Su Qing still remembers, doesn’t he?

It’s just that everyone makes different choices. Some people may still dislike the other but won’t actively provoke them; just not interacting is enough. But some people are different. Once they’re doing well themselves, or they find out the other isn’t doing as well as they are, they’ll intentionally show off and disgust others.

Zhang Chao is just that kind of person. The only things he could flaunt before Su Qing were twofold: one, Ning Tong—the person you liked but never got—and two, his family’s financial condition.

They’re all just a year out of college, after all, only 22 years old, so some immaturity in their mentality is inevitable.

Upon hearing this, Ning Tong furrowed her eyebrows, "Honey, if your relationship isn’t good, why invite him? Even though you’re all classmates..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Zhang Chao laughed, "You don’t understand, darling. If it weren’t for being held back back then, I would have beaten him up already. Back in school, he wasn’t as good as me, and now, he’s even worse. Once out of school, having money is the only truth. What use is there in looking like a pretty boy? 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Don’t worry, on the wedding day, I’ll definitely make you proud!"

Hearing this, Ning Tong smiled and didn’t say anything.

She married Zhang Chao for precisely this reason; otherwise, why would a good-looking woman with a good figure and high education settle for a guy who’s average looking, average educated, and jobless? Isn’t it because his family’s conditions are decent?

She didn’t understand before, but since she went to the capital for college, she realized there were too many rich people around. Many of the clothes and accessories girls around her wore were completely unaffordable for her.

Who doesn’t have a little competitive spirit?

During her years in college, she also had several boyfriends, all with decent conditions, but each time, it was her who got dumped. She once thought about staying in the capital, finding someone local with good conditions to marry and never going back, but after several years, she keenly realized that with her current condition, finding someone with good conditions who is also local is simply impossible.

It’s even hard to find a rich guy. The key point is that men with good conditions have more options. In a place like the capital, there are far too many beautiful girls. Although she’s not bad-looking, she’s definitely not outstanding.

What’s the use of a college degree, pulling in a few thousand a month after leaving school?

If she were to stay and fight in the capital, making over ten thousand a month wouldn’t be hard. After a few years, her salary might even get higher, but what’s the use? It’s still far from what she wants.

So, wisely, in the best years of her life, she chose to marry a man with decent conditions.

And Zhang Chao was that man. During college, they kept in touch frequently. She also knew he was interested in her. Most importantly, he was generous with his spending, and his family was pretty well-off. Although she couldn’t stay in the capital, having money means you can live comfortably anywhere, right?

Previously, she only knew Zhang Chao’s family had a restaurant. After getting to know him better, she realized that his family had far more than just one place. Zhang Chao had told her before, though he didn’t know the exact annual income of his family, it was guaranteed to be above a million.

A family earning a million a year could be considered wealthy in any province, any city in the country. This was the best option she could find, so after they graduated for a year, she proposed marriage, and Zhang Chao agreed.

When she ran into Wang Xing today, she was surprised and just casually chatted for a bit. Since she was getting married, she invited him, and when Zhang Chao found out, he insisted she get Su Qing’s contact to invite him as well.

Initially, she was reluctant, but considering her husband’s family condition, once married, showcasing it in front of classmates would be so face-saving, so she agreed. This is how this came to be.

Especially after hearing that Su Qing also had a girlfriend, she naturally felt a sense of wanting to prove her choice was correct.

At the same time, on the other side, Su Qing had just hung up the phone. Turning around, he saw Aunt Shen wearing a dignified and classy, elegant long skirt, arms akimbo behind him. Seeing his gaze turn over, she naturally flicked her hair: "Well, lil’ bro, do you think my appearance can help hold up the fort for you? By then, any Ning Tong or Zhao Tong will be overshadowed by your big sis here, guaranteeing you a brilliant presence!"

Hearing this, Su Qing leaned back in tactical disbelief: "What? You’re going?"

"Of course. Just consider it as going for the feast. Besides, given the relationship, this person invites you over, clearly with malicious intent. If you go alone and weak, won’t you be laughed at to death? Don’t worry, with me standing beside you, you’ll come out on top." Shen Yi said confidently.

Regarding this, he did have faith. But is such a grand presence necessary? It wasn’t like he was made of mud and could be bullied, right?

If it were before, with an unstable job and no money on hand, he might feel lacking confidence in such matters, but things were different now. His current monthly income hovers around the tens of thousands, so what if Zhang Chao’s family is wealthy? Is he not merely a wastrel himself? Dealing with someone relying on their parents, he didn’t think he’d appear shabby with his conditions.

"Aren’t you just looking for some fun?" Su Qing looked at her warily.

Shen Yi took a couple steps forward and patted his head:

"Of course not. Sis is just going for the feast. I’ve even prepared plastic bags!"

With that, she shook her hands, and a large plastic bag appeared in her hands with a swift motion.

Su Qing: ...

[On October 1st, the wedding scene will host a grand clash between dragons and tigers, with Shen Yi setting the stage for the clash, and you bringing it to life!]

[The most dazzling girl on site, single-handedly vanquishing the bride and bridal party, overshadowing everyone, successfully disgusted the newlyweds Zhang Chao and Ning Tong]

Hearing the voiceover in his mind, Su Qing couldn’t help but widen his eyes. This was clearly going to crash the party.

"Or maybe... we don’t go?"

"Go, why not go? Besides, it’s not like we’re busy!"

Su Qing: ...

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