Rebirth of Bloody Romance

"There are so many people in the department, how could it not be my turn?"

Zhong Yuemin was thinking to himself, with a puzzled look on his face. He had thought that something important was waiting for him, but it turned out to be such news.

For most people, going abroad is undoubtedly a dream opportunity that can broaden their horizons, increase their knowledge, and even change their destiny.

However, in Zhong Yuemin's eyes, this opportunity seemed so ordinary. He did not seem to have much desire to go abroad, but felt that it was just a choice in life and could not really determine his future.

"I heard that the school likes you very much and specifically wants you to go. But I also heard it from others, so it's more likely. Tell me the truth, do you regret it?"

Xie Min stared at Zhong Yuemin's eyes and asked in a low voice. Her tone was full of expectation and concern, and she obviously hoped that Zhong Yuemin could cherish this rare opportunity.

However, Zhong Yuemin's reaction was unexpectedly calm. He smiled and replied casually, "There is nothing to regret. There will be many opportunities in the future. I am not in a hurry."

Zhong Yuemin's tone was calm and composed, as if this question was not worth his careful consideration. In his opinion, life is still a long way to go, and there are countless possibilities in the future. There is no need to stick to the current choice.

After hearing this, Xie Min couldn't help but feel a little disappointed and angry. She stared at Zhong Yuemin with wide eyes, as if she could see through him.

"You are just too honest and too stupid." She said with a hint of blame in her tone. She couldn't understand why Zhong Yuemin gave up such a good opportunity so easily.

However, Zhong Yuemin just smiled and said nothing more. His smile was very faint, and he seemed to be unconcerned about all this.

Perhaps in the eyes of others, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but in the eyes of Zhong Yuemin, it is just a passing cloud. He knows what he wants, and he is also clear about his abilities and bottom line. He never forces things that do not belong to him.

Xie Min looked at Zhong Yuemin's nonchalant look and felt anxious but helpless.

Xie Min took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind, and moved closer mysteriously, whispering, "Xiao Zhong, you don't know yet, do you?"

Zhong Yuemin was amused by her sudden mysterious expression. He shook his head in amusement and replied, "Sister, you didn't say anything, how would I know what it is?"

Xie Min looked around and confirmed that no one noticed them before continuing in a low voice, "The school has decided to nominate Zhang Haodong for the professorship evaluation."

When Zhong Yuemin heard this, he couldn't help but become interested. He knew that Zhang Haodong was a senior teacher in the department and had always been respected and loved by students.

"Oh? This is good news!" said Zhong Yuemin.

However, Xie Min sighed softly and continued, "But, the professorship has to be evaluated by a group of experts from the Education Department, and there are many tricks involved. Although Teacher Zhang Haodong is knowledgeable and has rich teaching experience, he is too down-to-earth. He never deliberately pursues the number of hours of study, and he has never received an excellent grade in the year-end assessment. So, his dream of becoming a professor has been shattered."

Zhong Yuemin couldn't help but feel sorry for Zhang Haodong when he heard this. He knew that Zhang Haodong was a good teacher who truly loved education and students, and his class was always full of passion and vitality. But in this highly competitive society, talent and passion alone are far from enough.

"This is such a pity." Zhong Yuemin sighed.

Xie Min nodded and continued, "Who said it wasn't? I also felt it was a pity when I heard the news. Teacher Zhang Haodong is a treasure in our department. His teaching level and personal charm are unmatched. But, this is how the world is. Sometimes you pay a lot but may not get the due return."

Zhong Yuemin was silent for a while, as if thinking about something. He knew that Xie Min was using Zhang Haodong's case to remind him not to be too realistic like Zhang Haodong, but to learn to be flexible and adapt to the rules of society.

As night falls, the city’s neon lights are dazzling, as if decorating the entire city into a gorgeous galaxy.

In this bustling scene, Zhong Yuemin carefully planned a unique party. He invited five or six single teachers on the first floor of the dormitory building, and of course, Xie Min was also invited.

In order to make the party more lively, Zhong Yuemin even took the trouble to look for Song Xiangjun, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

When Zhong Yuemin arrived at the door of Song Xiangjun's office, he knocked on the door gently with a little trepidation and carefully stuck his head in. "Teacher Song, are you busy?" he asked softly.

At this time, Song Xiangjun was busy working at the table. After hearing the voice, she slowly raised her head with a hint of surprise in her eyes. "Oh, it's Zhong Yuemin, what can I do for you?" Her tone was calm and gentle.

Zhong Yuemin noticed with keen eyes that Song Xiangjun seemed to be much thinner than before, and her face showed a hint of haggardness. He couldn't help but feel worried, so he strode forward and asked with concern, "Hey, well... I want to invite a few young teachers to a banquet tonight, let's get together, you can come too!"

After hearing his invitation, Song Xiangjun frowned slightly, looking a little hesitant. "You men are getting together to drink and chat, having fun. I'd better not join in, right?" There was a hint of refusal in her words.

Zhong Yuemin waved his hands and explained, "No, no, this party is not just for male teachers, there are also female teachers in our department! And, I especially hope that you can invite a few more young and beautiful female teachers to come together, so that it will be more lively when everyone is together! At the same time, we can also relax."

Song Xiangjun couldn't help but feel a little shaken when she heard Zhong Yuemin say this. She really hadn't attended this kind of party for a long time, and she was feeling a little depressed recently, so maybe going out for a walk and changing her mood would be a good choice.

After some careful consideration, Song Xiangjun finally nodded gently and replied, "Okay, I will contact the other female teachers now." Then she turned and left.

Watching Song Xiangjun's back as she walked away, Zhong Yuemin finally felt relieved. He knew very well that Song Xiangjun might be troubled by some troubles recently, so he sincerely hoped that this party would help her regain her happiness and vitality.

Zhong Yuemin booked a table at a newly opened restaurant, which specializes in shabu-shabu mutton. In the cold winter, it is such a blessing to be able to eat a hot mutton spine hotpot!

The mutton in this new restaurant is tender and juicy, without any fishy smell, and every bite is full of happiness. Coupled with the rich and mellow, fragrant soup base, it is even more memorable, and people can't help but drink bowl after bowl.

What makes Zhong Yuemin even more satisfied is that the decoration and layout of this new restaurant are very tasteful. It not only retains traditional elements, but also cleverly integrates modern design concepts to create an elegant and comfortable dining atmosphere.

Walking into the store, it feels like being in a carefully crafted art space, where people can feel a different cultural atmosphere while enjoying the food.

Such an environment is simply the icing on the cake for today's party. Everyone sat together, tasting the delicious mutton hotpot, talking about each other's recent situation and interesting stories, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. The decoration and layout of this new restaurant added a lot of highlights to this party. Anyway, Zhong Yuemin felt that it was not embarrassing.

Thinking back to the restaurant he used to go to, Zhong Yuemin couldn't help but feel a little sad. The owner of that restaurant was a fat guy who guarded his little territory all day long, had no ambition, was very stingy, and the quality of the food was getting worse and worse.

Nowadays, Zhong Yuemin visits the store less and less frequently, and almost never goes there. He knows very well that a store like this that sticks to the old ways and refuses to change will sooner or later face the fate of being eliminated.

At this moment, the restaurant where the party is held is brightly lit, and a warm and peaceful atmosphere permeates the place, making it extremely lively.

Zhong Yuemin and Xie Min were all smiles as they enthusiastically led everyone to their seats. The table was filled with a wide variety of snacks. Everyone enjoyed the food while chatting and laughing.

At this time, Song Xiangjun also arrived with several young and beautiful female teachers. Their appearance was like a fresh spring breeze, blowing across the entire party, making the atmosphere instantly more lively and cheerful.

Everyone stood up and extended warm greetings to Song Xiangjun and several other female teachers, and Song Xiangjun responded with a gentle smile, responding to everyone's kindness one by one.

Following Zhong Yuemin's greeting, the boss placed six bottles of Moutai on the table. Zhong Yuemin smiled generously and raised his glass. "Brothers, if you can't finish these bottles today, you are just giving me face. Don't tell me you know me in the future. I can't afford to lose face. If it gets out, people will think I am stingy."

Seeing this, several male teachers laughed. One of them joked, "Teacher Zhong, this is not enough. One pound or half a pound is just a mouthwash for us."

Zhong Yuemin was not annoyed after hearing this. Instead, he patted his chest more generously. "Don't worry, there will definitely be enough! I'll ask the boss to get a few more bottles later."

At this moment, Zhong Yuemin suddenly turned around and walked towards the group of female teachers. He was holding a bottle of red wine that he had prepared long ago, smiling and gently shaking the bottle in his hand.

Zhong Yuemin said in a teasing tone, "Hey, beautiful ladies, this is a bottle of good stuff, it can beautify your skin! If you can drink ten or eight bottles, I guarantee that you will return to your 18-year-old youth!"

The female teachers couldn't help laughing when they heard his humorous words. One of the naughty and lovely female teachers responded, "Teacher Zhong, let's taste it and see if we can really go back to 18 years old."

"Of course no problem!" Zhong Yuemin answered confidently.

At this time, another female teacher jokingly asked, "Teacher Zhong, what if we still can't return to 18 years old after drinking all this wine? Will you compensate us?"

Zhong Yuemin raised his lips slightly and said jokingly, "Compensate me! How about this, I'll give myself to you as compensation?"

"Bah! You wish. We don't need it!" the female teacher retorted coquettishly.

Suddenly, there was a burst of cheerful laughter all around...

In Zhong Yuemin's previous life, it was not until he was in his thirties that he deeply realized that speaking different words to different people and showing different attitudes was actually a very valuable ability, and not hypocrisy as people often misunderstood.

This insight comes from his many years of life experience and interpersonal communication.

On his journey through life, he met all kinds of people, each with different personalities, backgrounds, and needs.

Zhong Yuemin gradually realized that in order to establish good relationships with others, it is not as simple as just being sincere to others.

Real wisdom lies in being able to flexibly adjust your communication style to suit the needs and expectations of different people.

This ability is not simply flattery or pleasing, but a natural expression of a deep insight into human nature.

Zhong Yuemin has learned to choose appropriate words and attitudes to communicate with others based on respect for others and according to their characteristics and preferences.

This way of communication can not only enhance mutual understanding and trust, but also make communication smoother and more pleasant.

Zhong Yuemin regards this realization as a great asset in his life. He knows that this diversity of kindness can not only help him succeed in his career, but also bring him more friendships and happiness in life.

As the laughter gradually faded away, Professor Kong Quan from the Department of Philosophy moved his chair, approached Zhong Yuemin, and raised his glass with a smile on his face. "Come on, let's have a drink and toast to our hearts, okay?"

Zhong Yuemin responded without hesitation, and he quickly raised his small wine cup and drank it all in one gulp. The two smiled at each other, as if everything was self-explanatory.

At this time, Li Jiwei said to Zhong Yuemin, "Don't persuade others to drink, and don't compete for victory or defeat in chess. Are you okay with this? If not, then we'll just show our appreciation."

Zhao Wenbin, a teacher from the history department, saw this and said to Li Jiwei with a smile, "Li Jiwei, you are the most knowledgeable person here, why are you so slow? You can only drink better if you are not urged to drink, and you can only win if you do not compete in chess. You must understand this principle."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Wenbin turned around and said to Zhong Yuemin, "Old Zhong, let's have a clash!"

Li Jiwei smiled helplessly after hearing what Zhao Wenbin said, and took up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp. Although he had a good alcohol tolerance, he was a little overwhelmed by the continuous toasts. However, he did not show any fear, but seemed to be at ease.

At this moment, Liu Zhiqiang from the Department of Literature locked his eyes on Li Jiwei again. He raised the wine glass in his hand with a sly smile and said to Li Jiwei, "Hey! Four Eyes, you must have forgotten what the next sentence is, right? 'What's the point of drinking wine without songs?' Come on, let's finish this glass first, and then it's your turn to sing!"

Facing Liu Zhiqiang's ridicule, Li Jiwei did not get angry, but acted as if he was used to it. Perhaps he had already accepted the nickname "Four Eyes" and regarded it as a unique name.

When he saw Liu Zhiqiang preparing to raise his glass again, he quickly reached out and pressed the other person's glass, with a relaxed smile on his face.

"Don't be so anxious. Give me some time to catch my breath. It's just singing. It's nothing."

Li Jiwei's tone was full of confidence, as if he had a plan for the next performance. When the people around heard this, they all looked at him expectantly, waiting for this student known as the "microphone master" to show his talent.

As the atmosphere gradually heated up, everyone started to talk freely, and the male teachers talked about the latest academic developments and teaching experiences.

The female teachers shared their interesting stories and fashion tips in life. At this moment, the whole scene seemed to be surrounded by a warm torrent, and people were immersed in it, enjoying the pleasure brought by mutual communication.

In this lively atmosphere, Zhong Yuemin was like a shining star, shuttling among the crowd. He sometimes appeared at the table, adding wine and food for everyone; sometimes he whispered with people in the corner, with a warm smile on his face. His presence made the whole scene more lively and made everyone feel endless joy.

As the three rounds of drinks passed, the mood became more and more excited. At some point, someone started singing loudly, and the passionate singing was like a fire, instantly igniting the passion of the whole audience.

Zhong Yuemin was obviously also infected by the joyful atmosphere. He slowly stood up, holding the wine glass high in his hand, and looked around at everyone present. Then, he said in a magnetic voice, "Thank you all for coming. We are gathered here today. I hope everyone can be happy. Come, let's drink this glass of wine together!"

This sentence seemed to have a magical power, making everyone feel particularly excited. Following his call, everyone raised their glasses to celebrate, and for a moment, laughter and joy echoed in the restaurant. At this moment, they shared the joy together and kept the good times in their hearts.

The clock had quietly pointed to nine o'clock, and this lively party gradually came to an end.

Zhong Yuemin knows that everyone's daily life is full of stress and fatigue. In the adult world, there is really no such thing as "easy".

In the office, everyone seems to be wearing a mask, carefully disguising themselves for fear of exposing their inner ambitions and desires.

However, in front of this group of buddies, they can take off all their disguises and show their truest side.

Zhong Yuemin watched them talk loudly, whisper, laugh loudly, or think silently. Everyone's face was filled with a rare sense of relaxation and joy. This atmosphere was something they could not experience in the office.

As night fell, everyone said goodbye and returned to their own lives.