How come you're also my ex-girlfriend?

That's true. Some social interactions are unnecessary, and high school students only need to maintain basic social interactions, unless it's a really good relationship that has lasted for years.

Otherwise, Xu Yan would have no reason to rekindle his relationship with his junior high school classmate.

It seems interesting to revisit things from the past, but that's just your ideal scenario.

Most of them just boast about how interesting and good their lives are now, and how outstanding they have become.

If you ask Xu Yan how he gained experience, it's simple: he did it once when he was in his second year of high school, and there were even more people there that time.

At the beginning, many classmates who hadn't interacted much with her before took the initiative to talk to her, which made Xu Yan quite happy.

But as the conversation went on, it took a turn for the worse. The topic shifted from past anecdotes to current grades, who they were dating, and even what opportunities their elders had received. Even in high school, they were already dreaming about where they would work after graduating from university.

Xu Yan didn't like these things. He understood that sometimes the reason you dislike what others are discussing is because you lack confidence and don't possess those qualities yourself. It's a dislike stemming from envy and jealousy.

But now that I have so much of myself, I no longer have the desire to show off these things to people from the past.

There were also sarcastic remarks about things from the past, since Xu Yan wasn't exactly a likable person back in junior high.

Although she is good-looking and her height is among the best of her peers, her less-than-ideal personality and overly direct way of doing things still have many embarrassing stories worth digging into.

Therefore, unable to find any reason to meet with old classmates, Xu Yan simply refused.

Given how well she and Jiang Yiyao knew each other, she should know when she was truly refusing and resolute, and when she was hesitant and unable to make a choice.

This time, Jiang Yiyao replied after a few seconds: 【Okay, never mind then, if you don't want to go, then don't go.】

Xu Yan replied with amusement: 【Why did you decide to go? I don't think you really like those kinds of occasions.】

Jiang Yiyao: [These are several good friends I've kept in touch with, and some who were in the same high school as me. We'd already talked about it.]

Xu Yan: [Okay, go ahead, be careful.]

As the final bell rang, Jiang Yiyao put away her phone.

She couldn't help but laugh. So pretentious! Now she knows how to act like a gentleman. What has she been doing all this time?

However, it's not worth worrying about; Jiang Yiyao wouldn't take anything the other person sends on their phone too seriously.

Even if it's a confession of love, Jiang Yiyao will only think that the other person lost a truth or dare game, or is simply teasing her.

This is the trust between childhood sweethearts.

"Hey, Xu Yan, wait a minute."

As soon as the bell rang, Xu Yan was about to grab his schoolbag and head straight home from get off work.

I had just stood up when someone called out to me from the front.

"Sister Ma...is something the matter?"

"Can you stop calling me that, you idiot Ma Dajie?"

Ma Jiamin said irritably.

Because of the break and dismissal of students, the classroom was a bit noisy, with various footsteps and the sounds of desks and chairs being moved constantly.

"You even know about Sister Ma, the idle gossip, and you still say it's not Sister Ma?"

"Get lost, I can't be bothered with your nonsense. Are you busy tonight?"

Ma Jiamin asked directly.

Xu Yan found it strange; what was going on today? Was it some special day?

No, it's just an ordinary end of October. Why is someone asking me if I'm free tonight?

"Not right now. What's up? Want to go on a date with me?"

Xu Yan spoke without hesitation, because he had no psychological burden at all since the person was Ma Jiamin.

Even if someone else heard it, they would only say: "You have a good appetite."

"I'm really going to punch you."

"Haha, just kidding. Tell me what it is, and I'll decide whether I'm free tonight."

Ma Jiamin rolled her eyes. "Qin Yifan is treating everyone to karaoke tonight. He invited a few people, all classmates. Are you coming?"

"He's treating again?"

"What do you mean 'again'... He has to treat everyone to a meal on his birthday."

"Oh, okay, that should be fine..."

Well, there's no way around it. I have to go to Young Master Qin's birthday party. Does that mean all four major families of Liangcheng will have to come to offer their congratulations?

Xu Yan instantly imagined countless short drama plots.

"Okay, around 8:30, once you're almost ready, you can head out. I'll have Xuebao send you your location then."

"You're going to get the cod burger too?"

Xu Yan subconsciously turned his head, but Wen Xueyu was nowhere to be seen.

Turning their heads again, they found Wen Xueyu standing sideways at the doorway, peeking out slightly and looking in their direction.

What a strange perspective! Do you really enjoy 'spying'?

It's actually quite cute, just peeking out its little head... If you didn't know better, you'd think it was from another class.

Why don't you come over and talk? Why are you hiding there secretly?

"Yeah, why don't you want her to go?"

Ma Jiamin smiled meaningfully.

Xu Yan shrugged. "Whether she goes or not depends on her own mood. Sister Ma, you've been a bit gossipy lately."

"Don't you know girls are naturally gossipy? Okay, see you tonight."

Ma Jiamin walked away with her schoolbag on her back. When she got to the door, she smiled and said a few words to Wen Xueyu, whose cheeks were flushed. It was unclear what they said.

Xu Yan turned around and saw Shen Yourong secretly looking him up and down in front of him. She had her backpack on but didn't seem to be leaving anytime soon.

"What are you looking at? Aren't you going home?"

The boy asked with a smile.

"I'm going back...Are you guys going out tonight?"

"Yeah, are you going too?"

"Huh? I...I'm not going. You guys have fun..."

"Okay, be careful on your way home."

Okay.

The girl nodded obediently, her eyes behind her glasses curving into crescent shapes.

Xu Yan had actually considered whether to invite her, but then he thought that since Qin Yifan hadn't invited her, and he was a guest, he understood the principle of not bringing guests along.

Furthermore, I don't think it would necessarily be better if Shen Yourong went; given her personality, she might not be able to integrate yet.

But none of that matters anymore. She's already taken enough 'selfies' over the past few days, and this girl's transformation should happen quickly.

"By the way, class monitor, are you going to Qin Yifan's birthday party?"

Seeing An Lulu return from the podium and pack her things at her seat, Xu Yan, who hadn't run away at first, was now really in no hurry.

Curious, he inquired.

Whether the other person goes or not has no impact on me; I'm just curious. After all, Qin Yifan sits right behind us and will disappear as soon as get out of class is over.

That's amazing. Having Ma Jiamin call him on his birthday... What does that mean? Is it a family notification?

An Lulu was packing her things. "He called me, but I'm not going. I'm not interested in singing."

"Oh, that's a pity."

Xu Yan said casually.

An Lulu looked at Xu Yan strangely, "What's a pity?"

"It's a pity the class monitor can't hear my beautiful singing voice anymore."

Xu Yan said with a grin.

"Hehe." An Lulu had heard this boy humming in class before. It wasn't particularly bad, but it was obviously out of tune. His voice was nice, but he had no technique whatsoever, and his musicality was negligible.

"Then I've escaped a disaster."

Xu Yan: ?

He looked at An Lulu in surprise.

An Lulu packed her things and stood up straight, looking graceful and poised.

An attitude that is flawless.

"Class monitor, you're quite the sarcastic one, aren't you? How did you become so mean?"

An Lulu couldn't help but chuckle softly. Her laughter wasn't loud, but it was as gentle as a spring breeze.

"Yes, who influenced me?"

Is it even accompanied by a sarcastic question?

After saying that, An Lulu stepped out from the spot Xu Yan had given her, glanced at the boy with the backpack, and said, "Have fun."

"Okay...see you tomorrow."

"Ah."

After the girl left, Xu Yan suddenly felt bored.

People are really strange. They were in a hurry to go home when there was nothing wrong, without even knowing what they were going to do there.

But now that I have a plan, I'm not in a hurry at all; in fact, I feel like I have too much time.

As Xu Yan walked out of the classroom, someone brushed past her, and Xu Yan instinctively stepped aside to make way for them.

Before I could even see who it was, I smelled a familiar fragrance.

Turning her head to the side, Ye Shutong's calm face, dressed in her school uniform, came into view.

Xu Yan usually speaks first, but this time Ye Shutong spoke directly, "Are you going to Qin Yifan's place tonight?"