Chapter 16: Attending a Class Reunion
In the northeast corner of the square, there is a twenty-story commercial building called Supreme Emperor Hotel.
This time, the young lady came with Chen Tianlong to attend their junior high school reunion. But that’s not the main point. Lin Wushuang heard that Lu Xiaoyu’s former pursuer would also be there, so she came at her best friend’s request, bringing Chen Tianlong as a potential shield just in case.
If Chen Tianlong knew the thoughts of these two girls, he’d definitely be spitting blood. Clearly, he could be out hunting for some excitement at a bar, but instead, he’s stuck here with them, not only eating and drinking but playing the role of a shield.
This kind of job is the most boring. Being a shield for beauties without being able to touch or kiss them; it’s such a painful thing!
Soon the three took the elevator to the eighth floor, which was the location for their reunion.
The hall on the eighth floor was brightly lit and filled with dancing and singing, creating a very lively atmosphere. Around the hall were four large tables, filled with drinks and food, looking very classy.
The three found a place to temporarily sit down. The main organizer of this reunion, as Lin Wushuang heard, was Liu Wenbin, their junior high classmate.
The Supreme Emperor Hotel was, in fact, a property of the Liu Family.
Chen Tianlong didn’t quite enjoy this kind of setting, filled with earnest students living up to the proper dress code, which held no attraction for him. So he sat there bored next to the two girls, gazing at the exquisite dishes on the table, but without any appetite.
"The new boy in our class is so annoying. Yesterday he brought a diamond ring to me, begging and pleading, insisting I become his girlfriend. Really speechless."
"And... what happened then?"
"Well, I directly rejected him. Although he looks fine, but the diamond on that ring wasn’t bigger than a grain of rice. No way I’m agreeing."
At this moment, a group of girls started chatting in front, leaving the three in surprise, especially Chen Tianlong who broke out in a cold sweat. If these two were pleasant to look at, that’s something, but for two ugly and fat ones to put on airs, it’s really over the top.
Gradually, classmates began to sit down together, and the young lady picked a table with several familiar faces. But as soon as they sat down, a young man in a branded suit with a shiny slicked-back hairstyle walked over.
This young man was their junior high class president, Liu Wenbin.
"Dear classmates, cheers to our rare junior high school reunion, I toast to everyone!"
Finishing his words, Liu Wenbin raised his glass to the crowd and finished his drink in one go.
Subsequently, everyone in attendance also raised their glasses, standing up from their seats. The boys gulped theirs down, while the girls delicately sipped, satisfied but reserved.
"The president, being rich, surely makes a difference. Even a reunion is so grand."
"Exactly, when we graduate, we must definitely stick around you!"
"Yes, yes, Boss Liu, remember to look out for us old classmates in the future."
Having a drink down, the crowd started gathering around president Liu Wenbin, eager to favor him.
"Haha, easy there, we’re all classmates. Elsewhere, I can’t promise, but in this South Sea City, anyone with status must give some face to our Liu Family. If anything comes up, just mention my name, guaranteed to work!"
After being toasted a few glasses, Liu Wenbin was beaming, patting his chest and starting to boast.
Suddenly, Liu Wenbin’s gaze fell on Lu Xiaoyu, who was beside Lin Wushuang. It’s not that Lin Wushuang isn’t attractive, but Liu Wenbin thought, the Lin Family is also quite a big household, equally strong to theirs, and this girl’s attitude is quite stubborn and aloof, not to his taste.
"Xiaoyu, I’m really happy to see you here today!" Liu Wenbin, emboldened by alcohol, directly exclaimed, "Come, brother toasts to you!"
Before Lu Xiaoyu could react, Liu Wenbin finished his drink in one go.
Initially, Chen Tianlong was busy eating, but at this moment, he felt his ring finger tighten suddenly, and then looked towards Liu Wenbin.
"Damn, I don’t believe it, not turning you into cooked rice today, hehe."
That’s what Chen Tianlong heard, but he frowned. The magic of the ring lies in its ability to warn him every time someone nearby harbors ill intentions. And what Chen Tianlong heard wasn’t spoken by Liu Wenbin, but rather what Liu Wenbin thought in his mind.
What the heck!
Turns out this guy has designs on Xiaoyu, even planning to turn unripe rice to cooked rice — you’re thinking I’m thin air? Can giant beauty bro not get his chance, and you’re even thinking of cooking it?
Chen Tianlong fiercely glared at Liu Wenbin, only Liu Wenbin’s focus was entirely on Lu Xiaoyu, without noticing.
Upon hearing, all the girls in attendance, except for the two sisters, sent covetous looks. This was the Liu family’s young master, after all, a solitary toast said quite a lot, everyone understood the implication, and back in junior high, Liu Wenbin was always chasing after Lu Xiaoyu persistently.
"Hmm!"
In everyone’s gaze, Lu Xiaoyu casually raised her glass, took a small sip, and returned it to its place.
Liu Wenbin was evidently puzzled, wondering how someone as handsome and outstanding as himself hadn’t won Lu Xiaoyu’s heart.
The toast swiftly passed, and because everyone had dinner before coming, eating was only ceremonial. The dance party was the highlight, offering those classmates who were interested in each other a wonderful opportunity.
"Lu Xiaoyu, may I invite you for a dance?"
As the music began in the dance floor, suddenly a loud voice echoed through the hall, evidently Liu Wenbin shouting, a sound that left countless girls trembling and heartbroken.
However, everyone knew that he was calling for Lu Xiaoyu, not them.
"Wushuang, what should I do? I don’t like him." Lu Xiaoyu, usually a troublemaker who loved pranks, found herself timid when faced with Liu Wenbin.
At this moment, everyone’s eyes were fixed on a sofa, where Lu Xiaoyu sat next to Lin Wushuang. She was meticulously dressed, her long, straight, beautiful legs exposed to the air. Such a refreshing and lovely look, coupled with her picturesque features, resembled the delicate beauty of peach blossoms in March.
"Execute Plan A!" Lin Wushuang said calmly, evidently in control of everything.
Beside them, Chen Tianlong smirked helplessly. The young lady’s mentioned Plan A, if correctly guessed, likely meant he was about to be deployed.
Sure enough, as the words fell, Lin Wushuang turned to him, deliberately leaned closer, and whispered, "Chen Tianlong, you need to coordinate with Xiaoyu later and don’t mess it up."
"Oh..."
Chen Tianlong responded without words. If he doesn’t agree, he probably won’t have peaceful days ahead.
Not knowing when this task would be completed, the girl’s condition hasn’t flared up yet. Whether it will flare up the next moment, without Old Chen’s orders, he’s still dare not to go home.