Chapter 826: 820. Meng Gu's Intentions (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)

Don't be misled by the fact that people like He Yong and Meng Shu all call Zhang Ran "Brother Zhang"; for most of them, this is a form of respectful address, not an indication that they are younger than Zhang Ran.

In fact, many of these people are older than Zhang Ran, but they have grown accustomed to it; once one person called him Brother Zhang, the rest began to do the same, regardless of age.

Of course, no one would dare to call Zhang Ran "little brother" either.

Upon hearing Zhang Ran's explanation, Meng Shu's face immediately showed gratitude; since Zhang Ran had said as much, he would certainly help.

When the time came, his wife's illness would receive the most comprehensive treatment, and by relying on Zhang Ran's connections and network, the doctors he could invite would surely be world-renowned experts.

"Thank you, thank you, Brother Zhang," Meng Shu said gratefully.

Zhang Ran waved his hand and said, "We're old friends, there's no need for this. Besides, if we really want to talk about it, I can be considered a matchmaker."

Soon, they arrived at Meng Shu's home, and as soon as they walked in, they saw Meng Gu and Xiaomin excitedly talking to Gu Qingmei about something.

Gu Qingmei's face also held a look of complexity and curiosity.

When they heard the sound of the door opening, the three of them looked over involuntarily, and then they saw Zhang Ran and the others.

When Gu Qingmei saw Zhang Ran, her eyes showed some disbelief, but she quickly accepted the reality.

She knew Zhang Ran; back when she and Meng Shu were dating, Zhang Ran had met her.

After Meng Shu and Gu Qingmei started dating back then, Meng Shu specifically asked Zhang Ran to help take a look. Dating at that time wasn't like it is now, where many people would just get married if they liked each other.

Back then, when young people dated, most of them needed to have their elders "take a look" at the partner.

Although Zhang Ran was their boss at the time, Meng Shu's admiration for him had long since exceeded the scope of a boss-employee relationship, so he went directly to Zhang Ran.

Zhang Ran took a look and immediately gave Meng Shu an affirmative answer.

Although Gu Qingmei couldn't be considered a beauty back then, she was still delicate and pretty.

Moreover, her personality was gentle, yet she possessed a hint of resilience.

At that time, Gu Qingmei's family situation was not very good—or rather, it was quite poor—with two younger brothers, an older brother, and parents whose health was not very good.

Under such conditions, it was truly difficult to find a partner back then.

However, Zhang Ran believed that Gu Qingmei was a good person and worthy of Meng Shu's devotion, and facts proved that Zhang Ran's judgment of people was not bad.

Following Zhang Ran, Meng Shu's income and experience were actually quite good, so it wouldn't have been difficult for him to find some so-called "elites."

After all, even though Meng Shu was just a bodyguard at the time, in every aspect, he surpassed the vast majority of elites.

But in Zhang Ran's view, this female worker from the textile factory, Gu Qingmei, was the most suitable for Meng Shu.

Although Meng Shu was smart and had a certain sense of coordination, he also had many flaws, such as not considering the consequences when doing things.

Or perhaps this flaw was cultivated by Zhang Ran; after all, when they worked for Zhang Ran back then, they didn't need to consider consequences, as Zhang Ran would bear all consequences himself.

And most of these so-called consequences were not worth mentioning to Zhang Ran, which led to Meng Shu developing this bad habit—or perhaps the people around Zhang Ran back then all had similar flaws to a greater or lesser extent.

Even Yin Long only slowly corrected this bad habit after suffering many losses.

"It really is you, Mr. Zhang," Gu Qingmei said.

Zhang Ran smiled and said, "Of course it's me. Sister-in-law, how has your health been lately?"

Gu Qingmei hurriedly said, "I'm very well, thank you for your concern, Mr. Zhang."

"It's nothing, Sister-in-law. I've contacted some domestic and international experts; you should find some time to go see them," Zhang Ran said.

Although he hadn't contacted them yet, as long as Zhang Ran spoke up, he could bring people here anytime, anywhere.

Before Gu Qingmei could speak, Meng Shu, who was on the side, said, "Thank you, Brother Zhang. Qingmei, why don't you thank Brother Zhang?"

"Thank you, Brother Zhang," Gu Qingmei didn't refuse.

She didn't actually know what Zhang Ran's background was, but she was very clear about one thing: Zhang Ran was definitely a big shot.

Although she didn't work with Zhang Ran and the others back then, she had learned a little bit from Meng Shu's words.

Even so, that was enough for her to keep it in her heart all this time.

"Uncle Zhang, what would you like to drink?" Meng Gu's heart was also happy, and he hurriedly came over to curry favor.

Meng Gu had a hint of arrogance, but he was no longer a young man just entering society, so naturally, he knew how to be obsequious.

Zhang Ran looked at Meng Gu, smiled, and said, "Let's have some tea."

Meng Gu hurried to pour tea, while Meng Shu said with some embarrassment, "Brother Zhang, I don't have any good tea here."

Zhang Ran liked to drink tea back then, and although these men were rough around the edges and didn't like it much,

they would all learn from Zhang Ran. Back then, regardless of whether they drank it or not, who didn't have some tea leaves prepared at home?

And now, they have always been accustomed to drinking tea; drinking it over time, whether they liked it or not, it actually became a habit.

"It's fine, I'm not very picky about tea leaves," Zhang Ran said.

But neither Meng Shu nor He Yong believed this; if you aren't picky about tea, then who is?

Whether in the past or now, the tea Zhang Ran drank was never bad.

Originally, Gu Qingmei and Xiaomin had gone to the kitchen to cook; although Xiaomin was pregnant, she wasn't that delicate now.

After all, if she were delicate, she wouldn't have stood there with a big belly to block the door and demand payment.

Meng Gu kept currying favor on the side, which Meng Shu found incredibly embarrassing. Everyone knew what Meng Gu was thinking, but he knew that Meng Gu's ability was simply not up to par.

At most, he could become a small team leader in a company; that was his limit.

So, after sending Meng Gu off to buy wine, Meng Shu said with an embarrassed face, "Brother Zhang, I've let you see a joke."

Zhang Ran didn't mind this and smiled, saying, "It's fine, I can understand. After all, they are all young people; surely they don't want to be content with the status quo. Who doesn't want to climb higher? Didn't we go through the same thing back then?"

"Indeed, but he is different from us. My son is actually fine in other aspects, whether it's his character or how he conducts himself, but there is one thing that isn't: he likes to overestimate himself. I worry that he will definitely suffer a big loss in this regard in the future," Meng Shu sighed.

Zhang Ran said, "It doesn't matter. As long as he can change after suffering a loss, it's not like we can't afford to suffer a loss."

"If Meng Gu has any ideas, I can make some arrangements."

Meng Shu took a deep breath and said, "Thank you, Brother Zhang. I accept other arrangements, but there's no need for this one, because that would only make Meng Gu more arrogant, and in the end, it would definitely ruin things."