SAG -Chapter 125 Zhang Sicheng’s Childhood Friend

Zhang Sicheng had been busy at the company all day. Although the game had not officially launched yet, promotion had already begun.

Their promotional method was to find game streamers to play the game, which also counted as an internal test.

Ning Qing, Pang Bo, and their group had helped a great deal with this. In particular, that little fatty Pang Bo had often hung around the livestreaming circle in the past and was considered a minor celebrity there.

Because this guy was willing to throw money around, everyone knew he was a famous big spender.

Now that this wealthy spender had spoken, many streamers were willing to play this game and praise it a little.

Originally, this should have been the busiest and most worrying time for Zhang Sicheng. But unusually, today, he let himself get off work early.

After getting off work, Zhang Sicheng did not go home. Instead, he went to a food stall area, parked the car, and walked into one of the shops with great familiarity.

Very soon, Zhang Sicheng saw the good friend he had not seen for a year.

“Da Ming!” Zhang Sicheng shouted loudly. From his voice, it was clear that he was very happy.

Liu Ming looked over and also saw Zhang Sicheng. A smile appeared on his face, and he immediately stood up to greet him.

Very quickly, the two of them gave each other a firm hug.

“Da Ming, when did you get back?” Zhang Sicheng asked after sitting down.

Liu Ming was his childhood friend and also his good friend. Just like Zhang Siyan and Qian Li, Zhang Sicheng and Liu Ming had grown up playing together.

The relationship between the two of them was no worse than that between Zhang Siyan and Qian Li.

The four of them could all be considered childhood friends and good friends. They had grown up playing together until they graduated from high school.

After high school, Zhang Sicheng dropped out, while the other three each got into their own universities.

Among them, Liu Ming had been the best at studying. He had gotten into Beijing University.

Back then, the four of them had even agreed that after graduation, they would all return to Shanghai to develop their careers. Zhang Siyan and Qian Li had done so, but Liu Ming had not.

Originally, Liu Ming had agreed properly before. But ever since news came that Zhang Siyan got married right after graduation, he changed his mind.

Over all these years, he had only come back once each year during New Year. Every time he returned, he would drink with Zhang Sicheng once, then quietly leave again.

Liu Ming smiled and replied, “I just got back. Didn’t I call you right away? What do you want to eat? Same as usual?”

“Mm, same as usual.”

The food and drinks were served very quickly. The two chatted while drinking.

“Da Ming, how are things going for you in Beijing? Last time I heard you say you got promoted?” Although they had not seen each other for a year, the two often chatted online.

“Mm, I suppose it counts as a promotion,” Liu Ming said with a smile. “Don’t just talk about me. How about you? Taotao started first grade this year, right? How’s his studying?”

“Don’t even mention it. That kid really takes after his aunt when it comes to studying. He’s basically always in the top few of his class, and a lot of the time, he’s number one.” When talking about Zhang Xiaotao, Zhang Sicheng’s face clearly revealed a trace of pride.

“Not bad. What about you? Any new developments recently?”

“My situation is a long story. How should I put it? In these past few months, my life has undergone earth-shaking changes,” Zhang Sicheng said, then took a gulp of wine, looking deeply emotional.

“Oh? Tell me about it. What kind of changes? Good or bad?” Liu Ming could actually tell a little from Zhang Sicheng’s current expression and clothing.

In truth, when he first saw Zhang Sicheng, he had also been somewhat surprised. The change in Zhang Sicheng was truly quite big.

Zhang Sicheng did not hide anything from his good friend. He explained everything that had happened to him during this period in full detail.

“You might not believe it, but even now, I still feel like I’m living in a dream. It feels somewhat unreal. But even if I really am living in a dream, I don’t want to wake up,” Zhang Sicheng said with a self-mocking smile.

Although he seemed to have no particular reaction to all the changes around him during this period, in truth, Zhang Sicheng’s reaction was bigger than anyone else’s.

It was just that from a very young age, he had known that he was the only man in the family and needed to hold up the sky for his mother and younger sister.

And after he dropped out of school, he had truly carried the family on his shoulders.

After getting married, it became even more so. Therefore, Zhang Sicheng buried many things deep in his heart and simply did not show them.

After Liu Ming finished listening to Zhang Sicheng’s words, he was completely stunned. Looking at Zhang Sicheng’s expression, it did not seem like he was joking.

“So your father really came back?” Liu Ming said only after a long while.

“Mm. But now, I’m truly glad that he came back. You don’t know this, but that boy of mine is closer to his grandfather now than he is to me. And Xiao Lu doesn’t have to work so hard anymore either.” A warm smile appeared on Zhang Sicheng’s face.

“Good, good, good. Congratulations on your family reunion. Let’s drink to that!” Liu Ming raised his cup.

After draining the wine in his cup, Liu Ming said, “When does your dad have time? I’ll go visit Uncle Zhang.”

“He doesn’t have anything to do now. He has time whenever,” Zhang Sicheng said.

“How about the day after tomorrow? I have something tomorrow. A daughter of one of our company’s business partners is getting married, and I need to attend on behalf of the company,” Liu Ming said.

“Mm. I’m sure my dad will be very happy to see you,” Zhang Sicheng said.

Just like that, the two chatted from five in the afternoon until eight at night.

“Well… um… how has Siyan been recently?” Perhaps because he was slightly drunk, Liu Ming finally asked the question he had always wanted to ask, but rarely dared to say out loud.

Zhang Sicheng looked at Liu Ming. How could he not know what Liu Ming was thinking? He sighed and said, “My sister got divorced.”

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Sicheng saw Liu Ming’s entire body seem as if it had been shocked by electricity. His eyes instantly lit up.

“Really?” Liu Ming himself did not even notice that his voice was trembling now.

Seeing him like this, Zhang Sicheng smiled bitterly and said, “Would I joke about something like this?”

“That’s great!” Liu Ming blurted out. But he quickly reacted and tried to explain, “No, I mean…”

“All right, you don’t need to explain. I also think Siyan getting divorced is a good thing,” Zhang Sicheng interrupted him with a smile.

After that, Zhang Sicheng saw Liu Ming grinning foolishly by himself. His whole person seemed a little abnormal.

“As your good brother, I’m going to remind you now. Or rather, I’ll give you a warning,” Zhang Sicheng said in a deep voice when he saw Liu Ming like this.

“Mm, go ahead,” Liu Ming came back to his senses.

“I know you like Siyan, but the current Siyan is no longer the Siyan from before. She is not alone anymore. She also has Susu. It can be said that what matters most to Siyan now is Susu, not marriage. Do you understand that?” Zhang Sicheng laid things out clearly.

Liu Ming said with a serious expression, “I know all of that. I will definitely treat Susu well. Believe me.”

“This isn’t a matter of whether I believe you or not. Let me put it this way. Right now, Siyan has put all her thoughts into her career. She has no intention of getting married. Also, out of goodwill, I’ll remind you of one thing: it’s best not to pester Siyan too much,” Zhang Sicheng said.

“I know Siyan won’t be in a good mood now, and that she won’t have the mind to consider these things. But I’ll make preparations. This time, I won’t leave. When the time comes, I’ll apply with the company to transfer back to Shanghai for work,” Liu Ming said, his entire body becoming excited.

Seeing that Liu Ming did not seem to have listened to anything he said, Zhang Sicheng could only speak helplessly.

“Forget it. I’ll be direct with you. Right now, if you want to marry my sister, you not only have to pass Susu’s test, you also have to pass my dad’s test. That’s the key point.”

“Is Uncle Zhang hard to talk to?” Liu Ming asked quietly.

“No. I rarely see him get angry. At least, I haven’t seen it. He treats his friends very well,” Zhang Sicheng said. These were his sincere words.

“Then isn’t that fine? Don’t worry. Leave it to me. When the time comes, I’ll definitely win over my future father-in-law,” Liu Ming said with great confidence.

Looking at his inexplicable confidence, Zhang Sicheng sighed deeply and decided to tell him the truth. After all, this was his childhood friend. He could not let things reach the point where they could not even remain friends.

“You know Sun Gaixin’s parents, right?” Zhang Sicheng said.

Of course Liu Ming knew, but he did not understand what Zhang Sicheng meant by saying this.

Zhang Sicheng continued on his own, “On the day Siyan and Sun Gaixin divorced, my dad went to their door and personally broke both of their legs. I heard they were comminuted fractures. At their current age, they can only spend the rest of their lives in wheelchairs.”

As soon as these words came out, Liu Ming was stunned on the spot.

Hadn’t he said his temper was good?

Why would he casually break people’s legs?

“If you really marry my sister, and one day you treat Siyan badly, or treat Susu badly, honestly, I can guarantee that this father of mine will absolutely make you spend the rest of your life in a wheelchair too!” Zhang Sicheng’s expression was extremely serious and solemn. He was very certain of this.