Time flew by, and soon it was the third evening.
In the bustling city of the capital, at the prestigious Jinbao Street, the Liyuan Restaurant stood illuminated.
Song Siming arrived in his freshly financed Honda, accompanied by a few classmates.
Despite his earlier complaints to Ye Xuan about the restaurant being too expensive, Song Siming himself had chosen it. With his job frequently requiring client entertainment, he'd visited Liyuan a few times. For this occasion, he wanted to flaunt his taste and sophistication. Plus, with the event being AA-funded, he didn't see any harm in choosing a lavish venue.
Upon arrival, the classmates were left awestruck.
Though they were graduates of a mid-tier prestigious university, they'd only been working for a few years and had never stepped foot in such a luxurious restaurant.
Seeing the timid expressions on their faces, Song Siming couldn't help but smirk. He took the opportunity to start boasting.
"Everyone, this is one of the finest authentic Cantonese restaurants. With over 30 years of history, Liyuan has established 13 branches across New Zealand, the capital, Hong Kong, and Guangzhou. Its consistent quality and meticulous attention to detail have made it a culinary legend.
"This is Jinbao Street, the heart of the capital's luxury district! Liyuan Restaurant stands proudly at No. 89 on this iconic street.
"You could say it's one of the best restaurants in the entire city!"
Seeing his classmates' increasingly stiff smiles, Song Siming felt a swell of pride. "Come on, I've booked Room 808 for us."
Room 808: Old Memories and New Realities
As more classmates arrived, the room became lively with chatter.
The nostalgia soon gave way to mutual complaints of financial hardship.
"I'm broke this month!"
"Did you see the menu? The average cost per person here is over 400 yuan!"
"I'm seriously going to have to live on instant noodles next month."
"Can someone lend me some cash for the bill later?"
"AA payment? I'm doomed!"
Amidst the complaints, the door opened, and in walked a man and a woman—Yu Haitao and the class beauty, Lili.
Yu Haitao, driving his BMW 7 Series, had brought Lili along to the reunion. He was pursuing her, and though she seemed receptive, she was careful to keep him at arm's length. A master negotiator, she wouldn't give in without substantial "investment" from Yu Haitao.
Seeing the two arrive together, Song Siming's eyes narrowed.
Another show-off, and a rival at that.
The classmates' reactions to Lili were immediate and enthusiastic.
"Wow, Lili looks even more stunning now!"
"Absolutely gorgeous!"
"Lili, come sit here!"
Though Lili acted modest and reserved, she carried herself with an air of superiority. Back in college, she was undeniably the class beauty, the dream girl for many of her male classmates.
However, after stepping into the real world, Lili had learned the harsh truth—what counted as breathtaking beauty in college was merely average in society, where beautiful women were everywhere.
Her life experiences had transformed her from a sweet, innocent girl into a materialistic woman. Her outfit and accessories were all high-end brands, and her criteria for men had become purely financial.
This was why she had started entertaining Yu Haitao's advances—after all, he drove a top-tier BMW 7 Series.
Yu Haitao basked in the envious stares of his male classmates as he made a grand entrance. Sitting down, he casually remarked, "Hey, where's Ye Xuan? He's not here yet?"
Yu Haitao hadn't forgotten the shadow Ye Xuan's college-era popularity had cast over him. He was here not only to show off but also to see the "mighty" Ye Xuan reduced to delivering packages.
"Where's Ye Xuan?"
"Yeah, where is he?"
At this point, Song Siming seized the moment. "I actually ran into Ye Xuan a few days ago," he said with feigned sympathy.
Curious classmates pressed him for details.
"What's he doing now?"
"He was top of the class. He should be doing well, right?"
Song Siming adopted a sorrowful tone. "I'm not sure what happened to him. When I saw him, he was… delivering packages."
"What? Delivering packages?"
"No way!"
"Didn't he join a Fortune 500 company after graduation?"
The room buzzed with disbelief, especially among the female classmates.
"Ye Xuan… delivering packages?"
Yu Haitao, seeing an opportunity, added fuel to the fire. "Lili and I saw him recently, riding an electric bike, delivering packages. Life is unpredictable, isn't it?"
Lili remained silent, her tacit acknowledgment adding weight to Yu Haitao's words.
The room fell into an awkward silence.
The Class Grass Returns
Bang!
The door opened.
Ye Xuan walked in, still wearing his delivery uniform.
"Sorry, sorry. I'm late. Just got off work…"
"Ha! Ye Xuan, you're here!" Song Siming greeted him warmly, his eyes lighting up with feigned surprise. "What's with the uniform?"
"Oh," Ye Xuan replied nonchalantly. "I got off work late and didn't have time to change."
"Oh, I see," Song Siming said, barely hiding his smirk.
Yu Haitao chimed in, feigning casual interest, "So, what do you do now?"
"Deliver packages," Ye Xuan replied, smiling calmly.
"Got a girlfriend?" Yu Haitao probed further.
"Nope." Ye Xuan's tone remained light, his smile serene and radiant.
He glanced at Yu Haitao and Song Siming, an amused sparkle in his eyes, as though watching a couple of clowns put on a show.
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