Chapter 525: Chapter 535: Can’t Stay Low-Key Even If I Want To

Everyone sat down, and Amy Smith curiously said, “Can you really host Thomas Smith’s wedding that day?”

Alice Brown smiled and said, “We promised, so we have to do it, otherwise James will blame us later.”

The meaning of this sentence was quite obvious, they were doing this because of James Brown, it was all for his sake.

Michael Davis, however, put on a sullen face and said, “James really has a lot of influence. Just now, my uncle called you, and you said you were attending a provincial event on the 8th.”

Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog had always been at the TV station, participating in too many social gatherings. When Michael Davis said this, they knew they had offended Michael Davis and his uncle, but they didn’t care. They didn’t fear offending anyone for John Brown’s sake.

However, they didn’t know John Brown’s attitude. Did he have a grudge with the man speaking, or was it just an unintentional misunderstanding between the two, so they both looked at John Brown.

John Brown gave Alice Brown a reproachful look, and Alice immediately understood, and said to Michael Davis, “Sorry, we’ve been really busy lately. There is indeed an event on the 8th, and recently we’ve been publicly claiming that we’re not accepting any wedding hosting gigs. The TV station and friends have been turning down requests for us, and we didn’t receive any call today, otherwise how could we disrespect someone?”

These words gave Michael Davis a way out, but anyone with a bit more cunning could understand that if it hadn’t been for John Brown, Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog wouldn’t have agreed, which also meant that John Brown was more important to them than some director.

With Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog present, this class reunion seemed more like a fan gathering for them, and most topics revolved around them, as well as the mysterious relationship between them and John Brown.

Amy Smith was the first to raise this question, “Alice Brown, Jennifer Hog, how did you two famous hosts get so familiar with James?”

Michael Davis, noticing Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog stealing his spotlight, didn’t actually feel unhappy. After all, saying that you have a good relationship with these two celebrity hosts is a prestigious thing. But regarding their good relationship with John Brown, he secretly felt disdain. No matter what, he shouldn’t be any less than a security guard, right?

So he immediately said, “Yeah, I’m really confused about this. James is just a security guard, you’re not in the same league.”

This remark was somewhat derogatory towards John Brown, but since it was also a fact and everyone was puzzled, no one minded.

John Brown also didn’t mind. It’s normal for classmates to joke around and belittle each other slightly. Furthermore, with his mindset, he wouldn’t stoop to the level of someone like Michael Davis, who obviously lacked social experience.

But these words sounded a bit uncomfortable to Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog, yet both were experienced in society. Therefore, they didn’t show it on their faces, instead, Alice Brown said with a smile, “James is someone you need to get to know deeply to realize his good qualities. Don’t be fooled by the fact that he’s just a security guard now, I can guarantee, sooner or later, he will surely rise to great heights. We’re making a long-term investment, getting close to James early so that when he becomes successful, we won’t miss the chance to connect, and it’ll be too late to try and curry favor then.”

Jennifer Hog put her hand on John Brown’s shoulder and said with a smile, “James, when you become successful in the future, you can’t forget about us, or we won’t let you off.”

Jennifer Hog’s voice was gently charming, combined with a slight sway of her body, her expressions were both coquettish and joyful, making it even more captivating to watch, leaving everyone slightly entranced, but it was only for John Brown, making everyone really feel a bit envious and jealous of James.

John Brown laughed and said, “You guys are misjudging me. I’m a person with no grand ambitions, just being a small security guard is satisfying enough.”

Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog admired John Brown in their hearts. This was true elegance, true magnanimity. Being in such a high position yet remaining calm and composed, such a mindset was something ordinary people couldn’t compare to, making them adore John Brown even more.

Michael Davis was even more depressed internally. What kind of taste did these two hosts have? Could they really see value in John Brown, a loser security guard? He really couldn’t understand what was so good about this John Brown.

“I say, James, everyone sees such potential in you, how can you still have no grand ambitions? You need to strive hard and make progress early, stop being a security guard. After all, security is quite a dead-end job. Frankly, it’s like spending your life watching someone’s gate.”

Michael Davis’ words were quite direct, clearly targeting John Brown, and all eyes turned to John Brown instantly, some worrying if he might lose his temper, especially in front of these two beauties. Men often care more about their dignity.

At this time, the door opened, and someone walked in, saying crisply, “Who’s thinking of spending their life watching someone’s gate?”

“Melody!”

“Why are you just arriving now?”

The newcomer was Melody Yoody, who had just heard Michael Davis’ earlier remark at the door, but hadn’t caught that it was about John Brown, thinking it was a joke among classmates, and walked in with a comment.

Everyone greeted Melody Yoody, even Michael Davis stood up. After all, Melody would be his boss in the future, so he needed to build a good relationship. And when he saw Melody’s beautiful face and graceful figure, she was even prettier than when in school. His eyes brightened, and he felt more lively inside.

He eagerly said to Melody Yoody, “Melody, long time no see! Do you still remember me?”

“You… oh, Michael Davis, how could I forget you, the top student in our class, a real academic genius.” Melody Yoody chuckled, half-jokingly.

Michael Davis felt even more delighted and said, “I’m back to work now, and I’ll be working in your district too.”

“Really, that’s great, working in the district is a good experience.”

Melody Yoody seemed quite warm towards Michael Davis, after all, they were classmates.

But for Michael Davis, it was as if Melody looked at him with newfound respect, and he said even more proudly, “I’m assigned as a cadre this time, probably a Deputy Mayor or something. If there’s anything I don’t understand in the future, Melody, you’ll have to guide me more often.”

Melody Yoody said with interest, “Wow, old classmate, you’re really impressive! You studied a few more years, it’s clearly different.”

Michael Davis laughed heartily and said, “Haha, but I’m not as good as you. Back in school, you were our class monitor, and now you’ll be my leader. I’ll be under your leadership for life.”

After a few pleasantries, Melody Yoody turned to James Brown. When he came in, she saw him along with Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog, which made her a bit upset. This bastard brought two beautiful hosts to a classmates’ reunion, really infuriating.

However, seeing the uniform on James Brown was a bit surprising. She didn’t know he had joined the security department and said smilingly to James, “Hey James, what’s going on with you? Why did you become a security guard?”

Even though others thought Melody Yoody was just chatting amiably, James Brown could sense the hostility in her eyes. But it was not convenient to explain at that moment, so he just smiled and said, “No choice, didn’t serve the boss well, so got demoted to security.”

Hearing this, Melody Yoody laughed, thinking that maybe that night left James Brown exhausted and didn’t serve Gina Lopez well, causing her to give him a hard time. Now she didn’t care about Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog beside him, and while holding onto James’s chair, she said with a grin, “I have good relations with your boss. Want me to put in a good word for you?”

James Brown replied with a cheerful smile, “No need for that. I find being a security guard quite nice, much easier than serving the boss previously.”

“Then you should be careful. Next time your boss gets angry, they might not even let you be a security guard and make you sweep floors and clean toilets.”

“No way, you can’t let your old classmate suffer like that, right?”

“Hehe, that will depend on your performance.”

Standing straight, Melody Yoody said to Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog, “You two amazing hosts, how come you’re so free today, coming to drink with this bastard James?”

Alice and Jennifer, not quite sure about James and Melody’s relationship, but knowing there’s an ambiguous connection between them, especially since last time Melody and Gina had some silent confrontation during a meal, naturally didn’t want to give James any trouble. Alice smiled and said, “We just happened to run into each other here today. Since James’s classmates needed hosts, we just came uninvited.”

Melody Yoody nodded and said, “Well, thank you both then. But I’m afraid I don’t have the face to invite you, right?”

Jennifer Hog immediately said, “You’re kidding, County Magistrate Johnson. If you say the word, no matter how important the matter, we would have to set it aside.”

“County Magistrate Johnson?” Michael Davis, now about to enter the official career path, was quite sensitive to titles, and Jennifer’s reference made him exclaim, “Melody, you’re a county magistrate now?”

Melody Yoody smiled slightly, glanced at James Brown, and said, “The transfer order just came down a few days ago, and somehow I’m heading to the county to work.”

Everyone exclaimed in surprise, and Amy Smith said in her characteristic dramatic tone, “Melody, this is too outrageous. We’re all classmates, and you’ve become a county magistrate while we’re still nobodies. Rich one, just keep me as your mistress already.”

Melody Yoody laughed cheerfully and said, “Spare me, James, are you interested in being kept by me?”