Chapter 128: 125. Zhang Sicheng's Childhood Friend (Bonus chapter for the Alliance Leader 'Still Playing'!)

Zhang Sicheng was busy at the company all day; although the game has not officially launched yet, the promotion has already begun.

The promotion method is to find game streamers to play this game, which can also be considered a closed beta.

Among them, Ning Qing, Pang Bo, and their group helped a great deal, especially the little fatty Pang Bo; this guy used to frequent the streaming circle often and is a minor celebrity within it.

Because this guy is willing to splash the cash, everyone knows he is a famous wealthy patron.

Now that the wealthy patron has spoken, many streamers are also willing to play the game a bit and hype it up.

Originally, this time should have been when Zhang Sicheng was busiest and most worried, but rarely, this guy let himself off work early today.

After getting off work, Zhang Sicheng did not go home, but instead came to a food stall, parked his car, and quite skillfully approached a storefront.

Very quickly, Zhang Sicheng saw that good friend he hadn't seen for a year.

"Da Ming!" Zhang Sicheng shouted loudly; one could tell he was very happy.

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

Soon, the two shared a solid embrace.

"Da Ming, when did you get back?" Zhang Sicheng said after sitting down.

Liu Ming is his childhood friend and also his good friend; just like Zhang Siyan and Qian Li, Zhang Sicheng and Liu Ming are friends who grew up playing together.

The relationship between the two is no worse than that between Zhang Siyan and Qian Li.

The four of them can all be considered childhood friends and good friends who played together from childhood until high school graduation.

After graduating from high school, Zhang Sicheng dropped out, while the other three were admitted to their respective universities.

Moreover, Liu Ming was the best student among them, having been admitted to Jingcheng University.

Back then, the four of them had agreed to return to Shanghai to develop after graduation; Zhang Siyan and Qian Li did it, but Liu Ming did not.

Originally, Liu Ming had agreed to it perfectly well before, but ever since the news came that Zhang Siyan got married upon graduation, he changed his mind.

For so many years, he only came back once every Lunar New Year; each time he returned, he would have a drink with Zhang Sicheng and then quietly leave again.

Liu Ming smiled and replied: "Just got back, and didn't I call you right away? What shall we eat? The usual?"

"Yeah, the usual."

The drinks and food arrived quickly, and the two chatted while drinking.

"Da Ming, how are things going in Beijing? I heard you got a promotion last time?" Although they hadn't seen each other for a year, the two still chatted online often.

"Yeah, you could call it a promotion," Liu Ming said with a smile, "Don't just talk about me; how are you? Is Taotao in first grade this year? How are his studies?"

"You don't say, this kid's studies really take after his aunt; he's basically in the top few of his class every time, and many times he's first place." Speaking of Zhang Xiaotao, a look of pride clearly appeared on Zhang Sicheng's face.

"Not bad. What about yourself? Any new developments lately?"

"My situation is a long story. How should I put it? You could say that in these past few months, my life has undergone earth-shaking changes." As Zhang Sicheng said this, he downed a mouthful of alcohol, appearing very moved.

"Oh? Tell me about it. What kind of changes? Are they good or bad?" Liu Ming could actually tell some things from Zhang Sicheng's current expression and attire.

In fact, when he first saw Zhang Sicheng, he was also a bit surprised; the change in Zhang Sicheng was truly quite significant.

Zhang Sicheng had nothing to hide from his good friend and told him everything he had experienced during this period.

"You might not believe it if I told you, but now I even feel like I'm living in a dream; it's a bit unreal, but even if I really were living in a dream, I wouldn't want to wake up." Zhang Sicheng laughed at himself.

Don't look at how he seemed to have no reaction to the changes around him for such a long time; in fact, Zhang Sicheng's reaction was greater than anyone else's.

It's just that from a very young age, he knew he was the only man in this family and needed to hold up the sky for his mother and sister.

And after he dropped out of school, he truly shouldered the burden of this family.

It was even more so after he got married, so Zhang Sicheng buried many things in his heart and just didn't show them.

After hearing Zhang Sicheng's words, Liu Ming was completely stunned; looking at Zhang Sicheng's expression, it didn't seem like he was joking.

"So you're saying your dad really came back?" Liu Ming said after a long while.

"Yeah, but now I'm really glad he could come back. You don't know, that kid in my family sees his grandpa as closer than he sees me now, and Xiao Lu doesn't have to work so hard anymore." A warm smile appeared on Zhang Sicheng's face.

"Good, good, good. Congratulations on your family reunion. Let's have a drink!" Liu Ming said, raising his glass.

After downing the drink in his glass, Liu Ming said: "When does your dad have time? I'll go pay Zhang Shu a visit."

"He's free now; he has time whenever," Zhang Sicheng said.

"How about the day after tomorrow? I have some things to do tomorrow; the daughter of a business partner is getting married, and I need to represent the company to attend," Liu Ming said.

"Yeah, I believe my dad will very much welcome your arrival," Zhang Sicheng said.

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

"That... um... how has Siyan been doing lately?" Perhaps taking advantage of the slight drunkenness, Liu Ming asked the question he had always wanted to ask but rarely spoke out loud.

Zhang Sicheng looked at Liu Ming; how could he not know Liu Ming's intentions? He sighed and said: "My sister is divorced."

As soon as these words were out, Zhang Sicheng saw Liu Ming's whole body seem as if it had been shocked by electricity, his eyes instantly lighting up.

"Really?" Liu Ming didn't even notice himself that his voice was trembling a bit now.

Seeing him like this, Zhang Sicheng smiled bitterly: "Could I joke about this kind of thing?"

"That's great!" Liu Ming blurted out, but immediately realized and wanted to explain, "That... what I mean is..."

"Alright, you don't need to explain. I also feel that Siyan getting divorced is a good thing," Zhang Sicheng said with a smile, interrupting him.

Afterwards, Zhang Sicheng saw Liu Ming happily dazed by himself, his whole person seeming a bit abnormal.

"As a good brother, I'll give you a reminder now, or rather, a warning," Zhang Sicheng said in a deep voice upon seeing him like this.

"Yeah, go ahead," Liu Ming said, coming back to his senses.

"I know you like Siyan, but the current Siyan is not the Siyan of the past. She is not alone; she still has Susu. You could say that what is most important to Siyan now is Susu, not some marriage. Do you understand this?" Zhang Sicheng laid it out.

Liu Ming said with a serious expression: "I know all of this. I will absolutely be good to Susu; you believe me."

"This isn't a question of whether I believe you or not. Let's put it this way: Siyan now puts all her heart into her career and has no plans to get married. And I'll give you a piece of friendly advice: it's best not to pester Siyan excessively," Zhang Sicheng said.

"I know Siyan's mood won't be too good right now and she has no heart to consider these things, but I will be prepared. I'm not leaving this time; I'll apply to the company to return to work in Shanghai," Liu Ming was now completely exhilarated.

Seeing that Liu Ming didn't seem to have taken in what he said, Zhang Sicheng could only helplessly speak up: "Forget it, I'll tell you straight: if you want to marry my sister now, you not only have to pass the hurdle of Susu, but you also have to pass the hurdle of my dad. That is the main point."

"Is Zhang Shu very difficult to talk to?" Liu Ming asked in a low voice.

"No, I rarely see him lose his temper; at the very least, I haven't seen it, and he is very good to his friends," Zhang Sicheng said, speaking the truth.

"Then that settles it. Don't worry, leave it to me. When the time comes, I will definitely handle my future father-in-law," Liu Ming said with great confidence.

Watching his inexplicably confident appearance, Zhang Sicheng sighed deeply and decided to tell him the truth after all; after all, this was his childhood friend, and he didn't want them to end up not even being able to be friends.

"You know Sun Gaixin's parents, right?" Zhang Sicheng said.

Liu Ming certainly knew them, but he did not understand the meaning behind Zhang Sicheng's words.

Zhang Sicheng continued on his own: "On the day Siyan and Sun Gaixin divorced, my father went to their house and personally broke both of their legs. I heard it was a comminuted fracture, and at their current age, they will only be able to sit in wheelchairs for the rest of their lives."

Once these words were out, Liu Ming was stunned on the spot. Wasn't it said that he had a very good temper? How could he break other people's legs at the drop of a hat?

"If you really marry my sister, then once you treat Siyan badly, or say, treat Susu badly, really, I can guarantee that my father will absolutely make you sit in a wheelchair for the rest of your life too!" Zhang Sicheng's expression was very earnest and very serious; he was very certain of this.