Chapter 42: Filial Piety Starts from Young!

  After having a deep conversation with Li Wencheng, Zhang Ziheng returned to the company. It was almost time to get off work, so he simply tidied up and was about to leave. At this moment, Xu Zong also came back, and Zhang Ziheng thought for a moment before going to Xu Zong's office.

  As soon as he saw Zhang Ziheng, General Xu smiled slightly and asked while packing his things, "What's wrong? Is there something on your mind?"

  Zhang Ziheng smiled and said: "Nothing much, just came to see you. Sister Xu, where did you go out earlier? What were you doing?"

  "Oh, nothing, just dealing with some personal matters." Xu said casually.

  "Is that so? I heard from Ziwen sister that you went on a blind date, Xu sister, is that true? Hehe, I just heard about it and don't know if it's true or not, so I'm asking." Zhang Ziheng said with a smile.

  Xu looked up at him and nodded with a smile: "I didn't expect Ziwen's ears to be so sharp, she actually heard it. Yeah, I went on a blind date, haha, pretty silly, right?"

  "No, no, how could it be? Not at all. Blind dates are a normal thing, what's silly about that?" Zhang Ziheng shook his head and smiled.

  "It's actually all because of my mom, saying that I'm not getting any younger and should find a partner. So she's been asking people to help me find one everywhere. And now, counting today's, this is already the seventh person I've met."

  "What? Seven already? Sister Xu, you... have you seen many people already? When did it start? How come I don't know?" Zhang Ziheng asked in surprise.

  "Hehe, it started a long time ago. Hmm... do you still remember what happened at the restaurant last time? Actually, I was there for a blind date that time, but unfortunately, it was ruined by that scoundrel Song Fan." Xu said with a smile.

  After Mr. Xu said that, Zhang Ziheng suddenly remembered that the day Mr. Xu was indeed on a date with a man, it turned out she was going on a blind date. Thinking of this, Zhang Ziheng continued to say: "Then...Xu sister, among those people you've met, is there someone you like?"

  Xu thought for a moment and said: "Well, there is one, but I've been too busy lately and haven't been in touch. Hey, these things can't be rushed, it's all about fate."

  Zhang Ziheng nodded and continued: "Then Xu Jie, are you going to continue? I mean the blind dates, do you still want to keep meeting those people?"

  "I'm not sure about this either, it's all arranged by my mom. If she tells me to go, I'll just go. Hehe, Ziheng, don't worry, I'll tell you the truth, I actually don't like this kind of thing very much. Because I always feel that people who are set up on blind dates are really silly. You know, two strangers sitting there and starting to chat, telling each other about their personal stuff, it's just like they're investigating each other's background, hehe, just thinking about it makes me feel awkward."

  Zhang Ziheng smiled slightly and said, "Yes, if you encounter that kind of person who doesn't like to talk much, it's miserable. You might even sit there for a whole day, haha."

  At this time, Director Xu had already packed up her things. She picked up her handbag and smiled: "Ziheng, do you have anything else? If not, I'll..."

  "Oh, it's nothing, haha, I told you so, just came to see you. Let's go, Sister Xu, I'll open the door for you." Zhang Ziheng said with a smile as he opened the office door.

  "Thank you." After saying thanks, Director Xu left the office.

  After learning about President Xu's blind date, Zhang Ziheng felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, especially when she said that there was someone she liked. After thinking for half a day, he couldn't think of a way to stop President Xu from going on the blind date. Just as he was about to leave the office, someone burst in and scared him.

  Taking a closer look, it was actually Wang Xue. Zhang Ziheng looked at her with a guilty conscience and said: "Xue, Snow, how did you get here?"

  "How can I not come? It's already after work hours, what are you doing in Director Xu's office?" Wang Xue asked.

  "Huh? Oh, I...I came to talk to Director Xu about the design drawings. After finishing speaking, she left first, and I was going to pack up and leave too, just happened to run into you." Zhang Ziheng said after thinking for a moment.

  Wang Xue looked at him suspiciously and said: "Why do you look so tense? Like you've done something that can't be seen."

  "Who's nervous? You're just overthinking."

  "Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Hurry up and go, or we'll be late." Wang Xue said with a shake of her head.

  "Late? Late for what? Where are we going?" Zhang Ziheng asked.

  "You can't have forgotten, can you? Today is Xiaotian's girlfriend's birthday. Didn't we agree to go celebrate together? You reminded me twice this morning and told me not to forget, but it seems you've forgotten yourself." Wang Xue said.

  After Wang Xue said that, Zhang Ziheng suddenly remembered and slapped his forehead, saying: "Ah, look at my memory, hehe, let's hurry up and go, or we'll really be late."

  Thirty minutes later, Zhang Ziheng and Wang Xue arrived at the restaurant's private room. Upon entering, they saw that Xiao Tian and his girlfriend, Li Wencheng and Deng Xin were already there, along with four other beautiful girls. As soon as they arrived, Xiao Tian hurried over to greet them.

  "Hey, Ziheng! You guys are late! That's not okay, you have to be penalized with three cups. But I know you can't drink, so let your wife Wang Xue drink instead." Xiaotian laughed and said.

  Zhang Ziheng hastily waved his hand and smiled: "Alright alright, today is Cheng Qian's birthday, she's the main character, just let us off."

  "Haha, when did you start being so protective of your wife? Haha." Cheng Qian laughed.

  "Cut it out, do I still need to use him? What's the big deal? Isn't it just drinking? Three cups or not? No biggie, I'll take care of it." Wang Xue put down her handbag and smiled.

  "Ah, that's right. I found out that all the girls who came today are heroines from girls' schools, none of them are easy to deal with." Little Tian laughed and said.

  Cheng Qing gave him a glance, then smiled at Zhang Ziheng and Wang Xue: "They are my colleagues in the company, also my good sisters. Today is my birthday, they came to help me celebrate. Everyone can get to know each other, how about that?"

  "Of course I'm fine, but let's get one thing straight first - he's my boyfriend, so don't get any ideas!" Wang Xue said with a smile, pulling Zhang Ziheng along.

  "Haha, look at them getting jealous. Alright, alright, let's stop the nonsense and drink. I'm in a good mood today, I'll pay for whatever we want." Little Tian said with a happy smile.

  Li Wencheng shook his head and pointed at him, saying to Zhang Ziheng: "Look at him, what's he got to be so proud of? When my family celebrates our daughter's birthday, I'll make it even bigger and more luxurious than this. Then I'll invite the mayor again and let him see who's more powerful."

  Zhang Ziheng smiled and shook his head, saying: "Wen Cheng, it's not even evening yet, isn't it a bit early to be dreaming?"

  "Hey, you don't know this guy? Can he do anything else besides bragging?" Xiaotian walked over with a bottle of beer and laughed. "Hey, right, Ziheng, I heard you're going to be in trouble recently, is it true?"

  Zhang Ziheng was stunned, and he quickly glanced at Li Wencheng, thinking to himself, "You little scoundrel, you've spilled the beans again, haven't you?" Li Wencheng, feeling guilty, coughed lightly and didn't dare look at him. Zhang Ziheng shook his head, looked at Wang Xue who was chatting with Cheng Qian and others, and said in a low voice, "What are you talking about, kid? What's going on?"

  "Huh? Isn't it true? He told me so." Xiao Tian pointed at Li Wen Cheng.

  Li Wencheng hastily covered his mouth with his hand and said, "Do you want the whole world to know? You don't distinguish between occasions, didn't you see Wang Xue over there? I'm asking if you've had too much to drink?"

  Xiao Tian suddenly realized he had misspoken, hastily nodded and smiled: "Sorry sorry, haha, I got too excited and forgot. Ah, right, Zi Heng, what he said was true or not? If it's true, then bro supports you! As the saying goes, 'men are not bad, women don't love', 'men don't spend, women don't have fun'. Youth is wasted on those who don't take advantage of it, you should make the most of your youth and vigor while you can, that's the way to do it!"

  Zhang Ziheng gave him a white eye and said: "What are you talking about? Am I that kind of person? You're the same, how can you be so casual with your feelings?"

  "Hey, Zi Heng, you're wrong about this. I'm very serious when it comes to relationships. Look, today is Cheng Qian's birthday, so I specially booked a big private room and ordered the best dishes and wine. After calculating everything, I realized that I've almost spent all my salary for this month. Tonight, after we're done, I'll even have to go home and ask my dad for money. Tell me, am I serious about relationships or not?" said Xiao Tian.

  Zhang Ziheng smiled and shook his head, saying: "You're asking Dad for money because of your feelings, aren't you being unfilial?"

  "Hey, Zi Heng, you're wrong again. I may not be good at other things, but when it comes to family relationships, I'm especially filial, especially towards my dad. I'm extremely filial towards him." Xiao Tian said as he lit a cigarette.

  Li Wencheng was taken aback and said, "What? You actually say you're filial to your dad? Haha, this is the first time I've ever heard that. Then tell me, how are you filial to your dad? Have you bought him a house or a car?"

  Xiao Tian gave him a glance and said, "Ordinary, really ordinary. Not to mention Wen Cheng, I didn't realize it before? You're such an ordinary person, in this day and age, still buying houses and cars for your parents, too ordinary. Let me tell you, my filial piety towards my dad started very early on, roughly around the time when I couldn't remember things."

  "Hum, go ahead and brag. When you were young and didn't know any better, tell me, how did you show filial piety to your father?" Li Wen Cheng asked.

  He raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly, saying: "When I was young, it was always my dad who beat me, I never hit him. Moreover, I always gave him the leftover food from my meals to eat his fill, you guys say if I'm filial or not?"

  "Plop!" Li Wencheng and Zhang Ziheng almost spat out the beer and drinks in their mouths, thinking to themselves how could there be such a shameless person, actually calling this kind of thing filial piety, really don't know if he's too talented or they're just too ignorant.

  Li Wencheng nodded and patted his shoulder, saying: "The things you did when you were young, I also did. Come to think of it, I was filial to my dad from a young age too."