The younger generation, starting from where the wind blows...

Chapter 151 A Class Reunion That Went Astray

At the entrance of Fairfield by Marriott.

When Wang Niulang saw Sun Xin walking hurriedly towards him, he quickly went to greet him.

"Why are you back again? Did you leave your things at the hotel?"

"Am I that careless? My college classmates are having a party at your hotel tonight."

Sun Xin's words only confused Wang Niulang more.

When Sun Xin and Yang Tao walked together before, they even said they were going to try the braised pork trotters at the school.

Did you really just go there to check in and not eat anything?
Or perhaps they didn't get to eat?

"Xinxin!"

A stylish woman in a long dress came out of the hotel lobby and raised her hand to greet Sun Xin.

Sun Xin immediately left Wang Niulang behind and strode forward.

The two women met and happily hugged.

"It's only been a year since we last met, and you've already gotten such a great sense of style."

Sun Xin held the woman's hand and said, "If you hadn't called my name just now, I wouldn't have recognized you."

The woman's name was Luo Na, and she was a girl in Sun Xin's university class who was quite close to him.

"After starting work, there's no way around it; I have to face clients every day, so I can't not dress up."

Luo Na then teased Sun Xin, "You haven't changed much. You've always been this beautiful. No wonder you're the class beauty."

"Don't even mention it. I just took a walk around the school, and all the girls I saw were so young and fresh. Looking at them made me feel old."

"You went to school?"

Lorna exclaimed in surprise, "I was wondering why you walked here, dressed so casually."

Sun Xin was taken aback upon hearing this, and subconsciously looked down at her clothes and pants.

A black coat paired with skinny jeans creates a casual look that accentuates the figure and leg shape.

"Do I look too casual in this outfit today?"

She spent ages putting together this outfit at home today.

Sun Xin was well aware of her physical advantages, half of which came from her long legs.

So her wardrobe is mostly filled with all kinds of skirts, especially short skirts.

However, considering that she was going to stroll around campus with Yang Tao today and watch the freshman welcome party together in the evening, it was not appropriate to dress too flashy, so Sun Xin chose this outfit.

As a result, he was "criticized" by Rona as soon as they met.

"Today is the day our class reunites after a year. You should dress up beautifully and stun everyone. Tell those boys in the class who used to have feelings for you that they regret not having the courage to pursue you in college, right?"

Sun Xin chuckled and said, "Are you talking about me? You're talking about yourself, aren't you? You dressed up so nicely, tell me, which boy in our class are you trying to attract? I'll help you make the match later."

"I was just kidding. I have a boyfriend, and I even brought him with me today."

"is it?"

Sun Xin looked at Luo Na in surprise: "You're fast!"

"What about you?"

Lorna countered with a question.

Sun Xin shrugged:

"I'm still the same, still single."

Lorna pretended to be very surprised:

"Impossible! With your looks and qualities, you wouldn't lack suitors?"

Sun Xingang was about to explain when Luo Na followed up:

"I see. You're still waiting for someone from university, right? Is it Cheng Liang? You rejected him for three whole years during university. If it were me, I would have said yes long ago."

"I really don't have any feelings for Cheng Liang," Sun Xin said helplessly.

“But they still think about you!” Luo Na took Sun Xin’s hand. “I remember back in June, Cheng Liang suggested in the group that the classmates who stayed in Yanjing should get together. Everyone responded enthusiastically, but you didn’t respond at all. So we waited from June to July, and from July to August. Finally, you replied in the group, and the class reunion was arranged immediately.”

"I was quite busy with work recently, and that project only just finished. As soon as I had some free time, I immediately agreed in the group chat. To be honest, I really miss everyone, especially after going back to school for a visit. I really miss those carefree and thoughtless days."

The two walked into the hotel lobby while talking.

Luo Na introduced a man wearing glasses and a suit to Sun Xin.

The two shook hands politely.

Just as Luo Na was about to suggest waiting for everyone in the banquet hall on the second floor, a surprised voice came from the glass revolving door.

"Sun Xin!"

A young man with a composed demeanor, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a well-tailored casual suit, walked over.

Outside the door, a brand-new Maybach was parked.

"Cheng Liang!"

Luo Na, who was standing next to Sun Xin, spoke up first.

Cheng Liang shifted his gaze from Sun Xin, looked Luo Na up and down, and then accurately called out her name.

Luo Na immediately teased Cheng Liang, saying that he recognized Sun Xin at a glance, but it took him so long to remember her name.

Cheng Liang shrugged apologetically, too lazy to even explain that he hadn't recognized Luo Na immediately because she had changed so much since she started wearing makeup when she went to school.

The boys in the class were alright, but among the girls, those who weren't very noticeable on a daily basis, Cheng Liang might not even be able to call them by name when they were in school, let alone now that they've all graduated for a year.

Fortunately, Luo Na was quite sensible and immediately introduced her boyfriend to Cheng Liang.

Because Luo Na was holding Sun Xin's hand the whole time, Cheng Liang exchanged a few words with Luo Na's boyfriend and even accepted his business card.

Seeing how eagerly Luo Na's boyfriend tried to please Cheng Liang, Sun Xin understood everything in that instant.

Luo Na brought her boyfriend to the party, but she was only there to try and hook up with Cheng Liang.

Even Luo Na's constant praise of Cheng Liang was a prelude to recommending her boyfriend after meeting Cheng Liang.

No wonder some people say that the longer it has been since graduation, the less necessary it is to attend class reunions.

People who go there do so with the intention of effective social interaction; their utilitarianism and ulterior motives are too strong.

We can never recapture the innocence we shared during our student days.

Especially when there are classmates like Cheng Liang who have become successful and prominent, a group of people surround one person to praise and flatter him, and the class reunion really loses its original flavor.

The upcoming class reunion, which hasn't even started yet, is already showing signs of moving in that direction.

Sun Xin didn't say anything on the surface, but silently pulled her hand out of Luo Na's arms.

Sun Xin and Luo Na had a good relationship in college, but that didn't mean she was willing to be a tool for Luo Na to curry favor with Cheng Liang.

Seeing that Sun Xin and Luo Na had distanced themselves, Cheng Liang immediately ended his conversation with Luo Na's boyfriend, walked up to Sun Xin with a serious expression, and said:
"haven't seen you for a long time."

Sun Xin forced a smile, and Chong Chengliang nodded.

"Yes, it's been over a year since we last met."

"Xin Xin, you and Cheng Liang chat for a while, we're going upstairs first." Luo Na took her boyfriend's arm and waved to Sun Xin.

This was clearly intended to create an opportunity for Cheng Liang and Sun Xin to be alone together.

If it weren't for the scene where Luo Na's boyfriend handed Cheng Liang his business card and tried to ingratiate himself with him, Sun Xin would probably have thought that Luo Na was only trying to matchmake her and Cheng Liang out of friendship.

But now, there's not much genuine friendship among classmates; it's all just calculation.

To be honest, Sun Xin was quite disappointed.

I no longer felt the same anticipation I had before entering the classroom for the upcoming class reunion.

After watching Luo Na and her boyfriend enter the elevator, Cheng Liang suddenly spoke up.

"sorry."

"what?"

Sun Xin was stunned.

"I didn't expect things to turn out this way. If I had known that some unimportant people would sneak in, I should have organized a small, private gathering and only invited my close friends and classmates from university."

Cheng Liang's words left Sun Xin with mixed feelings. "People change, including you and me."

Sun Xin concluded.

Cheng Liang disagreed with this statement.

He looked at Sun Xin seriously and said, "Others may have changed, but you haven't, and neither have I."

Sun Xin understood that Cheng Liang was implying that his feelings for her had never changed, and shook her head with a smile.

Everything will change; it's just a matter of time.

Cheng Liang sensed the implicit rejection in Sun Xin's words and sighed, saying:

"Maybe."

Finally, Sun Xin suggested:

"Let's go up, everyone should be here by now."

Cheng Liang nodded.

The two walked towards the elevator together.

Upon arriving at the banquet hall on the second floor, one could hear lively conversations even before entering.

Upon hearing those familiar voices, Sun Xin once thought that people like Luo Na were just isolated cases.

As soon as Cheng Liang and I entered the banquet hall, all the classmates at the three tables stood up, and a crowd rushed towards Cheng Liang, vying to greet him.

Sun Xincai suddenly realized that his thoughts before entering the door were nothing but wishful thinking.

Just as time cannot be reversed, so too can these classmates in front of us never go back.

Seeing Cheng Liang surrounded by everyone and busy dealing with them, Sun Xin silently walked to a table to the side and found an empty seat to sit down.

He glanced at his watch and frowned.

It's only 7:25.

There are still five minutes left before the party officially starts. How am I going to get through the next half hour?

Sun Xin originally planned to stay until eight o'clock, and it wouldn't matter if she was a little late for the welcome party.

But now Sun Xin feels that she can leave at 7:40 at the latest.

Every extra minute felt like torture.

She came to reminisce about the good old days of college with everyone, not to watch everyone flatter and fawn over Cheng Liang.

Sun Xin wasn't actually blaming her classmates for being materialistic; she just wondered why they hadn't done something earlier.
Cheng Liang drove a sports car to school when he was a freshman, and his classmates were aware of his family background.

If you don't cultivate good relationships during college, after graduation, Cheng Liang will become the CEO of the family business through his family's arrangement, and he will finally remember to curry favor with them.

The class reunion, which was supposed to be a good occasion, has completely lost its original meaning.

Looking at the diverse expressions of people around him, Sun Xin secretly decided that he would avoid attending future class reunions if possible.

Unless you achieve great success one day, you might be able to experience the joy of being the center of attention like Cheng Liang is now.

Of course, Sun Xin felt like she was dreaming.

Just like the Maybach that Cheng Liang drove to the hotel, if you were born with it, you were born with it; if you weren't born with it, you probably would never have it in this lifetime.

Just as I was thinking this, Rona's voice suddenly rang out.

"Xin Xin, why are you sitting here?"

"I saw this place was empty, so I—"

Before Sun Xin could finish speaking, Luo Na pulled him up from his seat.

Luo Na gestured towards the empty seat next to Cheng Liang.

"Look, your seat is over there, it's already been reserved for you."

Cheng Liang, who had just taken his seat, also looked over, clearly hoping that Sun Xin would sit next to him.

However, Sun Xin's gaze did not fall on Cheng Liang, but instead went straight to the sexy and glamorous woman sitting to Cheng Liang's left.

The tight-fitting halter V-neck dress not only reveals her cleavage but also accentuates her exaggerated waist and hip curves.

The side slit design is very clever, almost as if it wants to expose the entire thigh.

Sun Xin looked at him carefully for a moment before calling out his name with some uncertainty.

"Is that Liu Xinxin sitting next to Cheng Liang?"

"Didn't you recognize me?"

Lorna's words were laced with sarcasm: "I didn't recognize her at first either. Back in college, although she loved to dress up, her style wasn't this bold. Look at her now, she's working as a salesperson at a real estate company, and her style has changed so much that almost no one recognizes her anymore."

Back in college, Luo Na had privately complained that Liu Xinxin dressed too maturely, like a vixen.

Now, the vixen is sitting openly next to Cheng Liang.

That seat was originally meant for Luo Na to fight for her boyfriend, but there were too many people around Cheng Liang when he sat down, which allowed Liu Xinxin to take advantage of the situation.

Luo Na was unwilling to give up, which is why she thought of Sun Xin again.

Sun Xin was somewhat reluctantly pulled by Luo Na to sit down in the seat next to Cheng Liang.

Liu Xinxin frowned, but didn't know what to say.

Cheng Liang, on the other hand, was very happy. After everyone found their seats, he immediately suggested that everyone raise a glass to celebrate their reunion a year after graduation.

Everyone raised their glasses.

Sun Xin took a small sip of red wine and was just about to put down her glass when Liu Xinxin, who was next to Cheng Liang, suddenly spoke up.

"Xin Xin, it's been a long time. Let me toast you."

As he spoke, he picked up a full glass of red wine and stood up.

Sun Xin immediately realized that Liu Xinxin was coming for her, and with ill intentions.

She didn't add any more wine to her glass, but simply stood up.

Without giving Liu Xinxin any chance to speak, he looked at all the students in the room.

"I had heart surgery when I was a child, and the doctor told me not to drink too much, so I won't drink this glass alone with Xin Xin. I'll toast everyone!"

"it is good."

Cheng Liang took the lead and stood up, holding his wine glass.

Just as they were about to toast, Sun Xin's voice rang out again.

"By the way, I want to apologize to everyone. I have something urgent to attend to and I have to leave soon. I'll give the money for splitting the bill to the class monitor. Please continue to eat and drink well. I'm really sorry."

After saying that, Sun Xin tilted her head back and drank the wine in her glass in one gulp. She put down the glass, picked up her bag, took 500 yuan and handed it to the class monitor at the next table. She greeted each of her former classmates, and finally turned and left under the stunned gazes of everyone.

As soon as he stepped out, Cheng Liang chased after him from the banquet hall.

"Sun Xin, let me have your driver take you there."

Seeing that no one else had followed, Sun Xin shook his head.

"I didn't actually have anything urgent to do, I just suddenly didn't want to stay inside anymore."

Cheng Liang was taken aback by Sun Xin's candor and paused for a moment before asking again:

"So where are you going next?"

"Go back to school, wander around, and check out our department's welcome party this year."

"tonight?"

"Correct."

Cheng Liang's eyes lit up.

"How about I go with you?"

"Tickets are required this year, and I only managed to get one. I'm sorry, it's the only one I have."