“Hmm? Flynn? Is this your wife? She’s beautiful!”
The classmates recognized Flynn and a hint of surprise appeared on their faces.
Brantley Johnston, who was beside Brian, also paused and glanced at Flynn before his gaze landed on Scarlet. Astonishment crossed his face.
This girl was impeccable in her looks, and her figure was alluring. The contrast of her big eyes added a touch of cuteness to her temperament, making her the kind of woman who could be both pure and desirable.
Flynn was really lucky!
Thinking of this, a tinge of jealousy flashed in Brantley’s eyes.
Scarlet smiled faintly and took the initiative to explain, “We’re friends.”
No one thought much of it and assumed they were boyfriend and girlfriend.
Flynn greeted everyone and casually called Brian “Mr. Nash” before sitting down with Scarlet.
After some casual conversation, they learned that Christopher, Landyn, and Andrea had all failed their college entrance exams and became ordinary working-class individuals.
On the other hand, Brantley had good grades and was admitted to Slatin University. After graduation, he became a project manager at Hogstones Group, earning a six-figure salary and achieving some success.
“Flynn, where have you been all these years?”
“Yeah, you didn’t even take the college entrance exams. You disappeared just like that.”
The classmates curiously asked.
Christopher, Landyn, and Andrea, like Odin, did not attend college. They felt a sense of camaraderie and kept in touch more frequently after graduation.
But Odin was cautious about mentioning Flynn’s time in prison since it was his private matter and he hadn’t told anyone.
“Where else could he go? He ended up in jail!” Brian sneered.
Flynn disappeared close to the college entrance exams, and Brian didn’t like him. But as the class teacher, he had to inquire.
Later, they found out that Flynn had been imprisoned.
When this was revealed, everyone was stunned, and their gazes towards Flynn changed.
Shock, confusion, and regret, each person had a different expression.
“Now that you’re out, be a good person. All our classmates are here today, Christopher and the others are working-class, they can’t help you much.”
“But Brantley is now a project manager at Hogstones Group, a trusted subordinate under Justice Roy. You should try to get close to him, show some networking skills!”
“Serve tea and pour wine, be diligent!”
Brian spoke with the air of a teacher, neither friendly nor hostile.
He didn’t have a good impression of Flynn. If it weren’t for Flynn reporting to the school leaders back then, he would have been the vice principal by now.
He wouldn’t be stuck as the head of the political and educational department.
But in order to show no hard feelings, he still helped Flynn with job introductions.
“Justice?” Flynn paused.
When Christopher introduced Brantley as a manager at Hogstones Group, he felt that the name sounded familiar.
As soon as Brian mentioned Justice, it instantly clicked in his mind.
Wasn’t that the guy who tried to swindle his money when he bought the Davies’ Pharmaceuticals?
He ended up getting beaten up and ate the fried rice mixed with urine clean.
“That’s right! Hogstones Group has a market value of five billion, with great development prospects. Their boss, Justice, has a strong background and can hold his own against Orion!”
“You’ve been to prison, so it’s not easy to find a job. You should try to get close to Brantley. In this day and age, classmates’ connections can be quite useful!”
Brantley didn’t say a word, but Brian confidently introduced him as if he were the project manager at Hogstones Group, with excitement written all over his face.
Seeing Brian’s behavior, Christopher and the others felt an indescribable annoyance.
When Flynn wasn’t present, Brian would fawn over Brantley.
Looking at Brian’s appearance, if they didn’t have a teacher-student relationship, he would have wanted to be buddies with Brantley.
Not only did he fawn over Brantley, but he also compared him to Christopher and the others, subtly expressing his disdain for their lack of abilities.
After hearing Brian’s introduction, Scarlet remembered Justice with his swollen face, eating urine-mixed rice, and couldn’t help but chuckle.
Realizing her slip, she quickly pursed her lips and suppressed her laughter.
“What are you laughing at? You look down on Hogstones Group with a market value of five billion?” Brian became somewhat angry and coldly snorted, “You don’t even have a penny in your pocket, thinking that a company with a market value of billions is a big company. In fact, you’re not even qualified to be an ordinary employee at Hogstones Group!”
“Stay grounded and don’t have lofty ambitions!”
Brantley frowned slightly and said calmly, “Mr. Nash, you don’t have to. Nowadays, with the developed internet, you can easily see Bentleys and Cullinans on quicksound short videos.”
“It makes everyone think that even cars worth over a hundred thousand are rubbish. It’s understandable that people have the same perception towards companies.”
He paused for a moment and continued, “Well… our company has good benefits, and we’re not hiring at the moment.”
“If Flynn wants to join, he can leave his contact information, and I’ll reach out when we’re hiring.”
Of course, this was just an excuse.
How could he introduce someone who had been in prison to the company?
What if Flynn picked up some bad habits in prison, stole things from the company, and ran away, ultimately causing trouble for himself?
Brantley had developed a habit of flattery in the company’s internal struggles.
If something benefited him, he would achieve it regardless of the consequences.
If something didn’t benefit him, he would find ways to brush it off.
Just like today, Odin had no value to him, yet he still came. Why?
Because Georgina’s uncle was Ollie Holmes, the CEO of Kaiser Group, and Brantley wanted to establish a connection through this wedding.
Brian was the same.
Ollie’s wife was the director of the Education Bureau, so he came just to flatter her.
Both of them were refined egoists.
They made full use of any available factors.
So when they found out that Odin’s bride was Georgina, they came under the guise of attending the wedding but actually to meet useful people.
Flynn smiled and said to Brantley, “There’s no need to leave my contact information. I’m not suitable for your company.”
Everyone present was taken aback upon hearing this.
“Flynn, this is an opportunity. You should make use of it!”
“Yes! Even ordinary employees at Hogstones Group can earn over eight thousand. It’s a good choice.”
“This society isn’t friendly to people with a criminal record. You should consider it.”
Christopher and the others advised one after another, thinking that Flynn’s refusal was due to his pride.
After all, they were classmates on equal footing ten years ago, but once they joined a company, they would have a superior-subordinate relationship. Flynn might not be able to accept it for the time being.
Flynn knew that Christopher and the others had no ill intentions and smiled kindly without saying a word.
“Not suitable?” Brian was also taken aback, then sat up straight and sneered disdainfully, “You do have a little self-awareness, knowing that your criminal record would trouble Brantley.”
“But the fact that Brantley wants your contact information shows that he’s willing to help you.”
“Don’t feel embarrassed anymore. If you want to repay him, just serve Brantley well today.”
Scarlet suppressed her laughter and gave Flynn a sideways glance, then turned to Brian and said, “Mr. Nash, you don’t need to persuade Flynn. He has some conflicts with Mr. Roy and really isn’t suitable to work there.”
After Justice suffered so much injustice last time and was nearly frightened to death by Callie, if he found out that Brantley had introduced Flynn, he would be livid!
Besides, did Flynn really need to work at Hogstones Group?
With his abilities, buying Hogstones Group was a matter of one sentence!