Before long, everyone had arrived, and the class reunion officially began.
Several people formed their own tables, mostly small groups of friends who had been close during university. Others sat together in twos and threes with their families.
"Time flows on, years are like songs. After more than a decade of life's ups and downs, the bond between classmates remains the truest! Five years after graduation, we gather once more to reminisce about our deep friendship and speak of our bright futures!"
"Though the sands of time have left traces of age upon our faces, they cannot wear away the deep bond between us. Instead, they allow our longing for our classmates and one another to settle ever deeper in our hearts!"
Liao Bin, who was hosting the reunion, stood on the stage with a microphone in hand and delivered the opening remarks with great emotion.
The moment he finished speaking, thunderous applause and cheers erupted throughout the hall.
"Have to admit, A-Bin's got quite the gift of gab."
Zhou Yan clapped along as he casually remarked.
"Of course. He was the school's designated host. If he didn't have a way with words, he wouldn't have been a host back then."
Lu Zhai nodded and echoed him.
As everyone chatted, the opening remarks came to an end, and the reunion entered its free-speaking and performance segment.
Some people went onstage to tell jokes, making everyone burst into laughter. Others played video compilations filmed during university, causing everyone to reminisce about those vanished days of youth.
Of course, there were also people who had already opened their own shops or companies and become bosses. They went onstage to share their grand ambitions, while also fishing for investments and sponsorships or asking everyone for their future support.
After graduating from university, most