On August 20, Class Two of Senior Three organized another class reunion, this time at Jin Dingxuan.
Except for those who had failed the college entrance exam and were repeating their final year, almost everyone else showed up.
Of course, there were also people who had neither failed nor bothered to show any face. That person was Jiang Qin.
But this time, whether it was Qin Ziang, Yu Shasha, or anyone else, no one brought up Jiang Qin again. They even deliberately avoided mentioning him during their conversations.
Why bring him up? He was no longer the loser whose confession had been rejected!
He now had hundreds of thousands in hand, ran a bar, and was involved in all kinds of investments. If they brought him up now, would they then have to let Guo Zihang put on an arrogant act in front of his adoptive father?
"Hui Ru, I heard Jiang Qin deleted Siqi's QQ?"
Wang Huiru sighed. "I asked Siqi. He really did delete it."
Yu Shasha could not help sneaking a glance at Chu Siqi. "Siqi still doesn't know about Feng Nanshu?"
"She doesn't. But don't say anything carelessly. If Siqi finds out, with her personality, wouldn't she end up fighting Jiang Qin? She's always thought Jiang Qin still likes her. How could she possibly accept him liking someone else?"
"But this can't go on forever. She'll find out sooner or later."
Wang Huiru lowered her voice. "I asked Siqi. She only has some goodwill toward Jiang Qin. It doesn't count as liking him. So I think Jiang Qin was right. That goodwill won't last long and will soon fade. Once they forget each other, perhaps they can even bury the hatchet."
Yu Shasha looked at Wang Huiru in astonishment. "Hui Ru, you've never been in a relationship, right? How come you sound like an expert on emotions?"
"Even if I've never eaten pork, haven't I seen pigs run?"
"Then I'll consult you whenever I have relationship problems in the future."
Wang Huiru's cheeks reddened, and then she sighed again. "Do you think Siqi and Jiang Qin still have a chance? I actually think Jiang Qin is pretty good."
Yu Shasha regretted bringing him up. "I used to think Jiang Qin was just a bookworm. Who would've thought he'd be so impressive? Do you remember that day at the bar? The bartenders kept calling him Brother Jiang and bowing and scraping in front of him. I thought I was going to be completely bewitched. The moment I stood beside him, I couldn't help wanting to squeal."
"Then how about we try to set them up again?"
"It won't work."
"Why not?"
"You need to understand that the opponent you're facing isn't anyone else. It's Feng Nanshu!"
Wang Huiru was somewhat unconvinced. "Jiang Qin said that he and Feng Nanshu are just friends."
Yu Shasha pursed her lips after hearing that. "In three years of high school, has Feng Nanshu ever had any friends? The issue isn't their status. The issue is that Jiang Qin is Feng Nanshu's only one. Do you understand the weight of the word 'only'?"
"That does make sense..."
"But we don't need to worry too much. We're about to start university. Maybe Siqi will immediately find a boyfriend better than Jiang Qin!"
Yu Shasha froze slightly after saying that. Then she exchanged a glance with Wang Huiru, and the two of them fell silent.
Would there really be boys at university who were better than Jiang Qin?
As soon as high school ended, all those boys started spending whole nights in internet cafés, talking all day about game cards, ghost jumps, and glitching up staircases.
But Jiang Qin? He had been doing business from the very first day, quietly earning hundreds of thousands, and even winning the aloof moonlight everyone dreamed of.
Yu Shasha and Wang Huiru suddenly felt that they were no longer worrying about Chu Siqi's future. Jiang Qin's existence had not only affected Chu Siqi; it had also affected their views on choosing a partner.
In the future, when they entered university, they would inevitably compare every boy they met with Jiang Qin.
If he chatted with you about life during Summer Vacation, you would remember that there had once been a boy who had shone quietly throughout the entire summer.
If he took you to see a movie, you would remember the days when everyone watched the Olympics together, and every bartender in the entire bar called that boy Brother.
Even if he took you shopping on Pedestrian Street, you would remember that there had once been a boy who had bought and sold things, earning two hundred yuan with nothing more than an address.
Girls were sensitive and naturally inclined to compare, but almost everything they gained from comparing would be painful.
"It's over. I don't think I'll be able to find a boyfriend at university."
"Yeah. They all seem so childish."
Yu Shasha suddenly remembered something. "Hui Ru, didn't you also apply to Linchuan University?"
Wang Huiru nodded. "My grades are about the same as Siqi's, so we decided to keep each other company."
"Jiang Qin is also at Linchuan University. Then your entire university life is doomed. You'll definitely never find a boyfriend, because without comparison, there's no hurt!"
"Please, I'm at East Campus. The School of Finance Jiang Qin applied to is at the main campus. Even after crossing the overpass, it's still a long walk. We won't have any chance to see each other."
They chatted about this and that, and the reunion gradually drew to a close.
At that moment, someone brought up old memories, and the atmosphere in the private room suddenly turned sorrowful.
They all knew in their hearts that after this summer, they would have few chances to gather like this again.
Everyone would have new friends, new classmates, and an entirely new life.
Even the closest friends would gradually drift apart after going their separate ways. It was a necessary part of growing up. Though it was sad, there was no way to stop it.
"Chen Xiuxiu!"
"I..."
"I like you. I've liked you for a very, very long time!"
"I know confessing now is inappropriate, but I still hope you'll be my girlfriend!"
Yang Taisong, the physical education representative, downed the drink in his glass in one gulp and finally said the words he had held back for so long. His thunderous voice startled everyone present.
Across from Yang Taisong, the girl named Chen Xiuxiu had flushed bright red. She was so flustered that she did not know what to do, but in the end, she still gathered her courage and said she was sorry.
Hearing that question and answer, every classmate present could not help sighing.
They had thought the class might gain another couple. They never expected it to end without a beginning or an ending. But perhaps that was youth: because it was fearless, it seemed all the more precious.
After the reunion ended, the classmates split into small groups. Some planned to go online together, while others planned to wander around.
Chu Siqi did not say a word the entire night. She only spoke after she left with Wang Huiru and Yu Shasha.
"Why didn't Chen Xiuxiu accept Yang Taisong just now? People in class used to spread rumors about the two of them all the time."
"Isn't it obvious? Because she doesn't like him."
"Mm. If she doesn't like him, she should reject him. The two of them can still be friends."
"What about Jiang Qin? What exactly is wrong with him? He ignored me for the entire Summer Vacation."
"Siqi, listen to me. Forget Jiang Qin. Besides, you don't like him anyway."
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