The old couple didn't know what the Dragon Fang Special Forces represented, but Zhang Jianye, the chief instructor of a million troops, sounded like a remarkable big shot.
Common folk like them probably wouldn't even have a chance to glimpse Zhang Jianye.
Little did they know, the wine Xia Weiguo was drinking was the same kind Zhang Jianye drank, but he was unappreciative of his blessings.
Sensing the envy in Xue Jingru and Xia Weiguo's eyes, Zhong Jiaheng became even more smug. "Aunt, Uncle, once I officially become a member of Dragon Fang, if you encounter any difficulties in Qingcheng, feel free to come to me. I can resolve them with just a word!"
"Yes, in the future, you really will have to rely on our Jiaheng. To be a soldier under Head Instructor Zhang is what countless people dream of!"
Xue Jingmei's mouth was about to split with smiles. She had finally found an opportunity to show off in front of Xue Jingru's family.
"That's great, Jiaheng has a boundless future. Unlike our Xiaoxue, who quit her good captain position just like that!"
Xue Jingru sighed. She knew very well that Xue Jingmei was belittling her family, but with the other party doing so well, she couldn't hold her head high.
"What? You're saying Xiaoxue resigned? She just quit such a good job?"
Xue Jingmei was surprised but then quickly smiled. "Oh, I see. Did Xiaoxue make a mistake in her unit? Was she fired?"
"It's fine. Once Jiaheng establishes himself in Dragon Fang, he can put in a good word for Xiaoxue, and perhaps she can be reinstated!"
Xue Jingmei chuckled, her smug demeanor making Xia Xue's teeth itch with anger.
"Xiaoxue, don't be too upset. I will do my best to help you!"
"For this Dragon Fang Special Forces selection competition, a big shot will be present to deliver a speech. It is said that Head Instructor Zhang paid a great price to invite this influential figure. They must be quite terrifying."
"When the selection competition day arrives, I'll bring you along. If we can get acquainted with this influential figure, you'll surely be reinstated!"
Zhong Jiaheng said with bright eyes.
"Really?"
Xue Jingru's spirits immediately lifted. She quickly grabbed Xia Xue's hand. "Xiaoxue, quickly thank your cousin Jiaheng. If you can get reinstated, Mom will also have peace of mind."
"I said I resigned myself, no one fired me!"
"I don't need his help either. I'm doing fine now!"
Xia Xue pulled away from Xue Jingru's hand and replied impatiently.
"You child, how can you be so ungrateful? Are you trying to anger your father and me to death?"
Xue Jingru was breathing heavily. She glared at Xia Weiguo, only to find him still secretly drinking his wine.
"Xia Weiguo, you still have the mind to drink wine and you don't even talk to your daughter?"
Xue Jingru was furious.
"Jingru, let Xiaoxue do as she pleases. Our family isn't short of money. I can support her for a lifetime. My daughter's happiness is more important than anything else!"
Xia Weiguo advised earnestly.
"Mom, Dad is right. If Xiaoxue wants to continue in this industry, I can also help her sort things out!"
"But I still respect Xiaoxue's choice. As long as she's happy, I'll handle the rest!"
Lin Feng, seeing the old couple about to argue, had to interject.
"Oh! You can help Xiaoxue sort things out? Judging by your tone, are you even more capable than our Jiaheng?"
"Even our Jiaheng doesn't dare to boast like that, and you just say it?"
Xue Jingmei sneered repeatedly, unreservedly mocking Lin Feng.
"Fine, your son is great, and my son-in-law is nothing, alright!"
"It's just a meal, let's not talk about these unpleasant things."
Xia Weiguo couldn't stand it anymore. This family wasn't here for a visit, but clearly to stir up trouble.
"Old Xia, you're right. Your son-in-law and my son are worlds apart, no comparison!"
"One buys you cheap baijiu, and the other buys you tens of thousands of foreign liquor. Who do you think is better?"
"I think you've been fooled by your son-in-law!"
Xue Jingmei snickered, looking at Xia Weiguo drinking the cheap baijiu with such enthusiasm, her face full of disdain.
"Well, your family is good, and our family can't compare with yours. Then I won't say anything."
Xia Weiguo was speechless and continued drinking his cheap wine by himself.
Xue Jingru sighed with regret. Her initially good mood had been completely ruined by Xue Jingmei's family.
She truly felt a bit ashamed now.
Zhong Jiaheng was doing so well, while her own daughter had become unemployed!
"Lin Feng, let's go. Let them say what they want."
Xia Xue was extremely annoyed. She didn't want to listen to Xue Jingmei's family brag anymore, so she grabbed Lin Feng and left.
"Xiaoxue, you don't need to be upset. I will definitely help you get reinstated."
Zhong Jiaheng reminded her.
"I don't need it!"
Xia Xue retorted indifferently and slammed the door as she left.
"Xiaoxue, there's no need to argue with them. They're just a bunch of clowns, insignificant in front of me!"
Lin Feng sneered coldly, trying to appease Xia Xue's emotions.
"I'm not angry. I just can't stand the arrogant look of my aunt and her family!"
"By the way, Zhong Jiaheng mentioned that a big shot will be giving a speech at the Dragon Fang Special Forces selection competition. Who is this person?"
Xia Xue asked curiously.
"I'm not sure either. Old man Zhang Jianye didn't tell me."
Lin Feng shrugged. The next moment, his phone rang.
"Teacher, it's Zhang Jianye. I'd like to ask for a small favor. Are you available?"
Zhang Jianye asked respectfully.
"Tell me what favor first."
Lin Feng asked.
"It's like this, I've assembled a Dragon Fang Special Forces team. The selection competition is set for tomorrow. If you have time, please come and give the opening speech!"
"What? The big shot that Zhong Jiaheng was talking about is actually me?"
Lin Feng was somewhat surprised and couldn't help but laugh. "Little Zhang, I heard that you paid a great price to invite this influential figure to give the opening speech, but why haven't I received your price?"
"Teacher, you knew about this already?"
Zhang Jianye was a bit embarrassed and explained, "I, I really paid a price. Didn't I send you the special supply wine? Isn't that the price?"
"You want to invite me to attend with just two boxes of wine? No, I want a hundred boxes. Send me a hundred boxes, and I'll agree to give the opening speech!"
Lin Feng seized the opportunity to say.
"Alright, at worst, I'll abstain from drinking for a few years and save all the wine for you. It's a deal. Don't stand me up tomorrow!"
Zhang Jianye said with a bitter smile.
Lin Feng nodded, hung up the phone, and noticed Xia Xue looking at him with a complex expression.
"Why are you looking at me? Is there something on my face?"
Lin Feng smiled.
"Nothing's on your face, I just want to properly admire you, this big shot!"
"Also, I'm very curious about what kind of expression Zhong Jiaheng will have when he finds out you are the big shot he mentioned?"
Thinking of this, Xia Xue couldn't help but laugh out loud.