Chapter 549 - 548: Class Reunion 3

Upon hearing Ni Qin’s words, a smile unconsciously graced Lu Yunque’s face. "You’re right. It seems we were truly fated to meet."

If not for fate, they wouldn’t have had so many coincidental encounters after that auction.

"Teacher Ni, thank you so much for your dedicated guidance during our three years of high school. Even though it’s been three years, I’d still like to propose a toast to you."

Su Xue Mei suddenly stood up, determined to toast Ni Qin.

She had originally thought that even if she wasn’t the center of attention at today’s reunion, she at least wouldn’t be a background character.

But as it turned out, some people, no matter how low-profile they act, just naturally draw everyone’s attention.

Yun Zijin hadn’t actively spoken to anyone from the beginning, yet people kept bringing her into the conversation.

Both the men and the women wanted to leave a good impression on Yun Zijin, the top student from Dijing University.

Water flows to lower ground, and people strive for higher places.

If Yun Zijin could establish herself in Dijing, she would be a valuable connection for any classmates who planned to live there as well.

Besides, judging by the other girls’ reactions, the handbag Yun Zijin was carrying was definitely authentic.

They might not know much about other brands, but they had certainly heard of Hermes.

It was said that the official retail price of a bag from that brand was enough to buy an apartment outright in a second or third-tier city.

Anyone willing to spend a fortune on a handbag clearly didn’t think much of the expense.

Of course, it was also possible that Yun Zijin had saved for a long time and waited ages to be offered the bag after meeting the required pre-spend.

But even if that were the case, her financial standing was still far better than most people’s.

Su Xue Mei refused to admit that she was doing worse than an orphan like Yun Zijin.

In her haste to make an impression, she didn’t stop to consider if it was an appropriate time for a toast.

"Classmate Su, Teacher Ni is currently taking traditional Chinese medicine for her health, so she can’t drink."

The others didn’t know, but when Wang Shuming had called to invite her, he had specifically asked Teacher Ni if she had any dietary restrictions.

Normally, Ni Qin didn’t have any, but since she happened to be taking Chinese medicine and couldn’t drink, she had told him.

Wang Shuming had immediately taken note of it.

Hearing Wang Shuming, Su Xue Mei’s expression froze for a moment in astonishment. This was something she hadn’t expected at all.

"I’m so sorry, Teacher Ni. I didn’t know..."

If she had known Ni Qin was on medication and couldn’t drink, she would have died before standing up to propose a toast right then.

"It’s all right. Now you know, so just be mindful in the future."

Ni Qin had no intention of blaming Su Xue Mei; after all, there’s no fault in an honest mistake.

"If you can’t drink wine, you can use tea instead."

Su Xue Mei figured that since she was already standing, if Ni Qin couldn’t drink alcohol, then tea should be fine.

Ni Qin’s hand paused. It was true that she could drink tea, but choosing to drink tea and being pressured into drinking tea were two entirely different things.

"Su Xue Mei, this is a class reunion. Don’t bring your business-world drinking culture here."

Yun Zijin couldn’t stand it anymore. ’I can’t believe someone could be this foolish,’ she thought. ’Making things difficult for her own teacher at a reunion—what is she thinking?’

"Classmate Yun is right. It’s an honor that Teacher Ni could even come. Whether she drinks wine or tea should be her own choice.

Classmate Su, I’ll drink this toast you’re offering to Teacher Ni on her behalf."

As the reunion’s organizer, Wang Shuming not only took the drink for Ni Qin but also saved Su Xue Mei from the awkward situation.

They were all classmates; there was no need to make things so tense.

Ni Qin approved of Wang Shuming drinking on her behalf and gave Su Xue Mei a nod of acknowledgment.

Yun Zijin didn’t comment. As long as Teacher Ni wasn’t being taken advantage of, she wouldn’t interfere.

Su Xue Mei was clearly indignant but knew the situation was not in her favor. In the end, she could only let out a cold huff and sit back down.

Ever since high school, she’d felt that Ni Qin, their homeroom teacher, had been extremely biased.

Even though they were all students in the same class, she only ever had eyes for Yun Zijin, ignoring everyone else.

From that moment on, she had sworn she would one day make Ni Qin regret it!

But she never expected that Yun Zijin would actually get into Dijing University.

As for her, aside from having a normal family, there was nothing else she had that could compare to Yun Zijin.

The person sitting next to Su Xue Mei comforted her, and whatever they said seemed to relax her expression considerably.

Yun Zijin had no interest in finding out what they were talking about. Ni Qin, sitting beside her, kept asking about her life at the university.

She was worried that Yun Zijin would have trouble adjusting to life alone in the big city.

Just then, someone holding a wine glass walked up to Yun Zijin. But Yun Zijin could clearly tell the woman’s eyes were fixed on Lu Yunque.

Yun Zijin pressed her lips together and didn’t speak first.

"Zijin, it’s been years! You’ve changed so much, I’d hardly recognize you on the street."

The woman’s name was Dong Anyi. Even back in high school, she had always been very focused on her appearance.

Yun Zijin could tell at a glance that she had gone under the knife more than once.

"Oh, maybe it’s because my skin has gotten a little fairer since I started college.

But An Yi, you’re the one who’s really transformed. Let me see... Your eyes seem bigger, and your nose is much more defined than it was in high school.

Ah, and your chin seems longer too. I guess college really is the best plastic surgery clinic. The internet memes don’t lie."

Dong Anyi’s expression stiffened when Yun Zijin mentioned plastic surgery. The areas Yun Zijin had just pointed out were precisely the ones where she’d had work done.

"Haha... Not at all. Zijin, you’re the one who’s changed the most. Mr. Lu, who do you think has changed more, me or Zijin?"

As she spoke, Dong Anyi puffed out her silicone chest.

’Seducing my man right in front of me?’ Yun Zijin thought.

Yun Zijin shot Lu Yunque a sidelong glare. ’What a chick magnet!’

The moment Lu Yunque saw that look in Yun Zijin’s eyes, he knew he was in trouble.

"I’m here today with my girlfriend for her reunion. I’m meeting everyone besides Zijin for the first time, so I can’t answer your question."

Lu Yunque completely ignored Dong Anyi’s flirtatious posturing and gave her a reason for his refusal that left her speechless.

"That’s right. You’ve only just met, and you’re already asking my boyfriend to comment on your appearance? Dong Anyi, what are you playing at?"

Since Lu Yunque had made his stance clear, Yun Zijin didn’t hold it against him, turning her fire on Dong Anyi instead.

"I... I wasn’t thinking about it like that. Zijin, don’t get the wrong idea. There’s really nothing going on between your boyfriend and me."

Yun Zijin: ...

Lu Yunque could see through that kind of two-faced act in a second, to say nothing of Yun Zijin herself.

"Could you please stop talking in that voice? It’s grating on the ears."

Dong Anyi was deliberately putting on a cutesy, high-pitched voice. Lu Yunque truly wished he could pay a fortune for a pair of ears that had never heard it.

Unable to bear it any longer, Lu Yunque had finally snapped.

Dong Anyi’s face flushed crimson at Lu Yunque’s words. She was so embarrassed she wanted the ground to swallow her whole.

’Damn clueless straight guy,’ she fumed internally. ’Does he even know what a ’loli’ voice is?!’