"Husband... husband?"
"Uh, Jianren, you didn't know?" Li Haochen put on an exaggerated expression of surprise and said, "Zilin is really something, keeping it a secret from your good partner Jianren. Let me tell you, Jianren..."
Li Haochen pulled Zhao Jianren to the side, his expression full of envy as he acted, "...that's a Mercedes-Benz, a million-dollar one, and he's so handsome..."
Zhao Jianren felt uncomfortable listening. His dream cabbage would be taken, so how could he have the heart to stay and host? He forced a smile and excused himself to go to the restroom.
"Class monitor, I helped you out of a tight spot. Any appreciation? Hehe!"
"I'll give you a big eye-roll. Now that you've mentioned it, everyone knows I'm married."
"Isn't that even better? You've saved yourself a lot of trouble."
Zhao Jianren left and never returned, so the hosting duties fell to Li Haochen.
"Zilin, Hao... Haochen!"
The voice was familiar. Li Haochen looked towards the sound. She wore slim-fitting seven-eighth jeans that perfectly showcased her straight legs, a blue knitted cardigan, and a short, tight t-shirt. Her figure was voluptuous, with a curvaceous silhouette, and her appearance was stunning, rivaling Zhang Zilin's.
"Huh?"
Li Haochen and Zhang Zilin exchanged glances, neither of them recognizing the woman before them.
"It's me, Minhan, you don't recognize me?"
"What?"
They both exclaimed in unison, their voices rising several decibels, staring at the beautiful woman in front of them with bewildered expressions.
"You're Peng Minhuan?"
Li Haochen still found it hard to believe. This woman was a hefty girl of 180 jin in their third year of high school, and now she was a fashionable, hot girl?
"It's really Minhuan?"
"Still don't believe me? I secretly wrote you a love letter in our third year of high school, remember? It was only after you broke my heart that I resolved to lose weight,嘻嘻!"
This incident made Li Haochen want to laugh. He remembered it clearly. It was a dare between Zhang Zilin, Peng Minhuan, and a few other girls playing a game of truth or dare. It was even publicized by the class gossip, and their homeroom teacher had a talk with them.
"Oh my, no wonder people say every fat person is a potential stock. You're a prime quality stock, and I've lost out big time. If I had known earlier, I would have admitted it."
"It's not too late to admit it now. I'm single,嘻嘻!"
Li Haochen joked, but Peng Minhuan turned the tables on him.
"Yes, what a great opportunity. A class reunion, rekindling old flames. After a few drinks, we can go and..."
"Hey, hey, hey, don't be so vulgar. You're the class monitor."
"Tch, Minhuan didn't say anything, so what are you afraid of? I won't tell anyone, hahaha!"
Li Haochen was quite speechless with Zhang Zilin, the little mischievous girl. It was better to keep a respectful distance, lest she corrupt him one day.
"Hey, class monitor, are you teasing me? That love letter back then was because you... Mmph!"
Zhang Zilin's face flushed red as she quickly covered Peng Minhuan's mouth, "Everyone is almost here, let's go in!"
"What are you talking about, so mysterious!"
Entering the side hall, it was lively. People were gathered in groups of three to five, chatting about university life or reminiscing about high school. More were discussing who had gotten a boyfriend or girlfriend.
After a tour of the university, the ideological constraints were gone. These topics were discussed and explored boldly. It seemed the high school period was quite restrictive.
"Holy crap, this, this... Minhuan?"
"Am I seeing things?"
"Damn, I was her deskmate for three years, and I... how did I not see her potential?"
Sharp-eyed classmates recognized Peng Minhuan as she entered, and they were all stunned. Many female classmates were envious, while the male students were drooling and regretting their past actions.
As soon as she sat down, many people came to show their admiration. Li Haochen, sitting next to Peng Minhuan, felt like he was sitting on pins and needles. The gazes of those scoundrels were terrifying. He expected to be attacked collectively soon, so he quickly drank a bottle of milk to settle his stomach, scared.
"Sorry, I'm a little late."
The speaker was Li Qianrong, who probably rushed over and was breathing a bit heavily. As a good friend, Zhang Zilin had saved her a seat, but it wasn't next to Li Haochen.
Li Qianrong's image had changed significantly. Her light makeup was fresh, her attire was modest yet vibrant, and her graceful figure, combined with her exquisite face, was very eye-catching.
She greeted Li Haochen very generously, without the usual awkwardness.
The table Li Haochen was sitting at was filled with attractive women, making the male students envious. Their gazes were so sour that they were already secretly discussing how to get him drunk later.
"Respected teachers and classmates: Today, with great enthusiasm, bringing the longing of reunion, and carrying the concern for our classmates, we will look back together at those burning youthful years during high school, share our experiences of wind and rain after separation, which truly makes us feel deeply..."
As the class monitor, Zhang Zilin naturally had to host the evening's gathering.
Accompanied by the song "Youth is About," a brief and touching opening speech made all the teachers and students present recall the arduous journey they had taken over the past three years, feeling very emotional!
Just as the lyrics said, "Reluctant in forgetfulness, intoxicated and sober, youth is about, as you said, bearing fruit when flowers fall, expecting a lot. Youth is about this much..."
Youth passes quickly, beauty fades easily. Don't waste your prime years, dance and sing!
With clinking glasses and toasts, the gathering was very successful. Although they had a bit more worldly experience now, that classmate camaraderie remained unchanged.
Tonight, many people, fueled by alcohol, mustered the courage to boldly reveal their feelings to the person they had cherished in their hearts, whether successful or not was not important, but what mattered was not having regrets. Youth is probably like this.
As the organizer, Zhang Zilin had already considered the situation after everyone had drunk. She had arranged rooms for everyone to stay. As for who slept with whom, that was not her concern.
After tonight, many people should have undergone transformations!
Li Haochen was the focus of attention tonight, and he drank the most. His eyes were already hazy, and his steps were unsteady.
He was now a hot commodity. The prize money he had won in several competitions amounted to millions, a fact that had been circulating in the class group chat for a long time.
Millions! Many people could not even come into contact with such a level in their entire lives.
He was a prime opportunity while drunk tonight. Many female wolves had been eyeing him covetously, but before they could make a move, Zhang Zilin had made arrangements, and they all lamented their misfortune!
Of course, Zhang Zilin didn't help him. She dared not. She understood the idiom "fear of public opinion." If she really helped Li Haochen back to his room, even if nothing happened, it would become something that happened.