Everything I bought on online shopping platforms was genuine.

Everyone says this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but who can be sure the next one won't be better, more obedient, and more compliant?

But none of this was a problem for Lin Mo, because he had already moved to the city. He couldn't even remember all the names of his high school classmates now. Even so, he knew clearly that almost all of his high school classmates were ordinary people. After the college entrance examination, only two of them were admitted to first-tier universities, and the rest were admitted to second-tier universities or junior colleges.

As for the class beauty, he did remember her. She was a girl named Xu Zinan. She was an average student and ended up going to a junior college. During high school, she was the kind of person who was neither a student nor a student.

The term "half-baked" refers to students whose academic performance falls between that of a junior college or a university student; they are not considered good students, but they are not bad either.

Several boys in her class liked her, but she was quite aloof towards them. Some even confessed their feelings to her, but she rejected them, citing her desire to focus on her studies. However, it was also rumored that she had dated boys from other classes.

She probably didn't like any of the girls in her own class, so she found one in another class.

Just kidding. A girl who is good-looking and can be called the class beauty will naturally have no shortage of suitors. That's for sure.

As for Lin Mo himself, to be honest, he thought she was very pretty during high school, but that was just a thought. After all, he knew his own limitations, so he never went up to her.

Throughout his three years of high school, he didn't exchange more than ten words with the other person, which is no exaggeration. After all, they didn't have much in common, and everyone had their own little circle. After class, they would hang out with acquaintances.

As for what happens after graduation, it goes without saying that unless there are special circumstances, the two should remain strangers for life.

Although it's said that girls undergo a significant change in appearance, clothing, and temperament after entering university, Lin Mo didn't believe that this so-called class beauty could be prettier than his girlfriend, the legendary Empress Ruyan.

As for the other two girls Lao Wan mentioned, needless to say, they might have successfully lost weight and changed their appearance a lot, or they might have learned to dress up. In short, he's already moved to the city, so why would he be interested in some renovated restaurants in the countryside?

During his high school years, besides studying, all he did was play video games. But he also knew that some of his classmates were not very good people. After all, they had been in the same class for three years and he knew them to some extent.

If you couldn't build a good relationship during three years of high school, how can you expect it to improve after a few years of not seeing each other in college? Are you kidding me!

Therefore, he had absolutely no interest in the so-called class reunion.

"Wow, that's so cool! When can I get one of these cars and drive it? I'd be happy even if it just ripped off!"

Looking at the interior of the car from the passenger seat, Lao Wan couldn't help but sigh.

Hearing this, Lin Mo rolled his eyes at him: "I'll pull over and you drive. After you're done, find a place to die!"

"Ahem, that was just a metaphor. By the way, how much is your car?" Old Wan asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo calmly replied, "Not much. This is a used car, bought from an acquaintance. New cars are much more expensive, over 200 million!"

It wasn't that he felt his relationship with Lao Wan was just so-so, but rather that he genuinely didn't want to talk about it.

Don't flaunt your wealth, don't show off your riches. Don't easily test people's hearts. It's not poverty that's worrisome, but inequality. The two were originally the same age and classmates, both equally matched at the beginning. Now that he has suddenly become better off, the difference in their wealth is too great, which makes it easy for other thoughts to arise.

Although a used car is not a small amount of money, at least it can make the other party feel better.

In this world, apart from your closest loved ones who will be happy for your success, everyone else is likely to be jealous of it.

Showing vulnerability appropriately can actually make it easier to get along with others.

Hearing this, Old Wang's attention was indeed diverted, and he couldn't help but say, "Used cars aren't cheap either, wow, you're really something. I'm no good, I'm just grateful to be able to make do."

"Hey, everyone has their own path. Who knows, you might just turn into a big boss someday," Lin Mo laughed.

At present, Lao Wan has only graduated for more than half a year and is in a period of confusion in his life. Many young people who graduate at this time are in a state of frequent job changes. It is normal to feel envious of someone like him who has suddenly succeeded and made a lot of money.

Soon, the two arrived at Shao Hui Shrimp Restaurant near the high school. They shared a pot for a little over a hundred yuan and had a very good meal without any annoying boasting.

If you go to a party, you have to pay at least 100 yuan per person for the gift, and you don't get to eat anything good. You'll also be disgusted by people you don't like. It's really not a good idea.

"Alright, I've told them you have something to do and can't come."

Inside the restaurant, the two were halfway through their meal when Lao Wan took out his phone to reply before speaking.

Someone tagged him in the group chat earlier, asking about his situation.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo made an OK sign and said, "They're really something, having a gathering on New Year's Eve. How interesting! At this time, who isn't at home eating dumplings?"

"Actually, no. They contacted me when they came back a while ago. I asked when you were coming back, and you said in two days. I told them you wouldn't be home until the 28th, and one of them suggested we get together today."

"Of course it won't be at night. If we really get together, it should be around four or five in the afternoon, so it won't interfere with going back to eat dumplings in the evening," Lao Wan said, putting down his phone.

Lin Mo couldn't help but laugh and said, "Wow~ I didn't expect I would have such influence that I've become the center of our class reunion. What an honor!"

"Is that even a question? He must have seen how much you've changed, and since he's quite familiar with Li Shiya and has made money, he wanted to come and ask around, and maybe exchange pleasantries."

Some are after your body, some are after your money, and of course, some are after both. Who can say for sure?" Old Wan shook his head and chuckled.

They're not stupid; how could he not know what his classmates who contacted him were thinking?
It's worth noting that Lin Mo has appeared in Li Shiya's works more than once. Putting aside everything else, his residence alone is clearly not cheap, so how bad could his economic conditions be?

Not to mention that Lin Mo's online persona is that of a rich second-generation, with the bicycle in his living room worth over 100,000 yuan, and although he has explained his watch, it is obvious that his explanation is untenable.

It's understandable that some people would have reservations about a guy who's good-looking and financially well-off.

Of course, the main reason is that everyone has grown up now and understands the importance of money.

Some people are thinking about whether they can get something out of him. After all, everyone has just graduated or even not graduated yet. If you have a good job, you can help your old classmate out!

With this in mind, the invitation to this dinner naturally came about.

As for his appearance, it would definitely be exposed after he came back from October 1st; he knew that without even thinking. "So, with that money, wouldn't it be better for me to take you out and have some fun? Why let them keep their eyes on you?" Lin Mo said with a laugh while eating.

"That's true. By the way, are you joining the group?" Lao Wan asked.

Lin Mo shook his head: "Forget it, I have WeChat for people I'm on good terms with, but for those I'm not on a good terms with, there's no need."

As the two were talking, Lin Mo's phone, which was on the table, suddenly made a 'ding' sound.

Upon seeing this, Lin Mo picked it up and glanced at it, discovering that someone had added him on WeChat, and the person on the other end was one of his high school classmates.

"Did you give my WeChat account to someone else?" Lin Mo asked suspiciously.

Old Wan was taken aback: "No, who added you?"

Seeing this, Lin Mo handed over his phone. Lao Wan took it, glanced at it, and frowned: "Ma Mingyang? Why did he add you?"

"How would I know?" Lin Mo shrugged.

This person named Ma Mingyang was also his high school classmate, but he was a fallen genius.

In the first semester of my first year of high school, I even ranked first in the entire school, except for the top class. My teacher was so happy that he thought a genius had finally emerged in his class and told everyone he met about it.

This genius became arrogant after achieving first place in the entire school, and from then on, he received a constant stream of pocket money as a reward from his family. In less than half a year, his grades plummeted to the bottom of the entire school, and quite a few people knew about this at the time.

Later, he didn't even finish his senior year of high school and dropped out to work. However, I heard that he took the college entrance exam, but he didn't do well and ended up in a junior college.

As for his relationship with him, Lin Mo could only say it was so-so. It was just so-so back then, and they hadn't been in contact for several years, so now it was just a superficial relationship.

"So, do you agree?" Lao Wan asked.

Lin Mo initially wanted to refuse, but after thinking about it, he realized that the two of them had no past grievances, and disagreeing would only make others think that he was arrogant.

"Okay, let me see!"

As he spoke, he took the phone and accepted the friend request.

The next second, the other party's message came through.

Hello, old classmate! It's me, Ma Mingyang!

Lin Mo: [Long time no see, how have you been?]

Ma Mingyang: [Not bad, when did you get back?]

Lin Mo: [Yesterday, were you at home, or did you just get back from out of town?]

Lin Mo then chatted with the other person while eating, and also found out that the other person had found his WeChat through a classmate with whom he had a decent relationship.

By the way, there's a party tonight, are you coming? Lots of people from our class are going.

"No, I have something to do, I really can't make it, let's do it another day!"

Just when Lin Mo thought the other person was simply inviting him and exchanging pleasantries, the other person suddenly changed the subject: "Oh, I see. By the way, do you have 200 on WeChat?"

Lin Mo:
"What's wrong with you?" Old Wan asked, seeing his expression as if he had eaten a dead rat.

“He borrowed 200 yuan from me,” Lin Mo said helplessly.

Upon hearing this, Lao Wan's eyes widened: "Huh? He wants to borrow money from you? I advise you not to lend it to him."

"Nonsense! I'm not stupid, why would I lend him my money?" Lin Mo rolled her eyes at him, then typed a reply:
Sorry, no!

He didn't even bother to make up a reason, like he hadn't graduated yet, hadn't earned any money, or didn't have enough money. He didn't need any of that, and they weren't even acquainted. Instead, he immediately asked if he had 200 in his WeChat account. What did that have to do with him?
Sure enough, it took quite a while for the other party to reply: "Never mind if you don't have it."

Then, the two of them stopped talking.

"Luckily I didn't go tonight, otherwise it would have been even more awkward if we had met!" Lin Mo said with a smile after putting down his phone.

Old Wan nodded in agreement: "Indeed, I heard from Wang Hao a while ago that Ma Mingyang also borrowed money from him. It seems like he's borrowing from everyone he meets now, I don't know what's wrong with him!"

"Whatever, it's none of our business. We haven't been in touch for years. If we contact each other again, we'll just ask for money. But if we do, it's like throwing money away. I'll arrange everything for you with 200 yuan. Why give it to him for nothing?" Lin Mo laughed.

"Reliable!"

Soon, the two finished their meal and started to have some fun. Lao Wan suggested going to an internet cafe, but Lin Mo took him to experience the adult world. Taking a bath and getting a foot massage was much better than going to that crappy internet cafe that cost three yuan an hour!
Besides, in internet cafes where it costs three yuan an hour these days, wouldn't the keyboards and mice be bursting? This isn't ten years ago.

Meanwhile, a young man with sunken eyes and messy hair was lying on the bed, fumbling with his phone like he had no bones, a cheap cigarette dangling from his mouth, looking as slovenly as could be. It was Ma Mingyang.

At this moment, he was frantically adding friends in the class group and asking each one for money. Whether he could get the money or not was another matter; he was just taking a chance.

Of course, the news that Lin Mo didn't have time to attend the party also spread. But despite this, the rest of the people would still get together as usual. The world wouldn't stop turning just because someone was missing.

However, through this incident, Lin Mo became even more certain that it was the right thing to do not attend the so-called class reunion.

(End of this chapter)