Class Reunion, Possibly Rented Cars

Shanghai City.

Although it doesn't have the long history of ancient capitals like Jinling.

It has experienced economic prosperity over the past century due to its unique advantages, earning it the nickname "Magic City."

The Cloud Grand Hotel, located in Shanghai City's inner ring, occupies a vast area and boasts extremely luxurious decor.

At this moment, dozens of young people are gathered at the hotel's main entrance.

"Li Sisi, you've gotten even prettier. If I'd known, I would have made a move on you back in college, and maybe we'd be married by now," a young man in casual wear, with slightly tanned skin, said jokingly.

"Wang Zibo, it's not too late to make a move now. I'll let you in on a secret, Sisi doesn't have a boyfriend yet,"

a girl said, linking arms with Li Sisi standing beside her, her eyes sparkling.

"Luo Xuan, what are you talking about? We're just old classmates."

Li Sisi's cheeks flushed, and she playfully swatted him.

She had to admit, she was quite attractive, with fair skin, slender eyebrows, and a figure accentuated by her tight-fitting jeans.

"Haha, who says old classmates can't date?" the tanned young man, Wang Zibo, chimed in. Although he said that, a smile played on his lips.

"Oh, excuse me, I'm late."

Just then, a taxi pulled up, and someone got out.

Seeing the group, the person hurried over and said, "My place is a bit far, and the traffic was bad. I should have taken the subway."

"Chen Song, right? It's okay, no problem, not everyone's here yet," someone said, indicating that it was still early.

"Yeah, I wonder how much longer we'll have to wait."

"Since we're bored, why doesn't everyone share what they've been up to since graduation?"

It's been a year since graduation, and everyone here is in their early to mid-twenties, so work is naturally their biggest concern.

However, compared to their initial ambitions, after a year of being beaten down by society, they've lost some of their drive. Most have settled into ordinary lives, though some have managed to land relatively good jobs through family connections.

Soon, the conversation naturally split the classmates into two small groups.

One centered around Wang Zibo and Li Sisi, which was very lively.

The other, including Chen Song, was noticeably quieter.

"What are you guys talking about? It seems so lively."

Just then, a voice sounded, and everyone turned to look.

A young man in a suit and tie, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, stepped out of a BMW, a smile on his face, looking every bit the successful individual.

"It's, it's Li Hansheng, our class monitor!" Wang Zibo was the first to recognize him, his eyes widening in surprise. He quickly went over and patted the car's hood. "Not bad, monitor. You've got a BMW now. Looks like you're doing well after graduation. Where are you working? Should we be calling you Mr. Li now?"

The other classmates also gathered around, their faces filled with curiosity.

"It's nothing much. A relative owns a company, and I'm just helping out,"

Li Hansheng adjusted his glasses and said with a smile, "The car is only a little over 300,000 yuan, and it's company-provided."

His words seemed humble, but they carried a hint of showing off. His eyes involuntarily swept across the crowd, and he felt a secret thrill from the eager gazes surrounding him.

"That's over 300,000 yuan! With my salary, I'd have to save for almost two years without spending a dime," Wang Zibo said enviously.

In fact, all the classmates felt the same way, as they had only graduated a year ago.

Some were even still renting apartments, yet Li Hansheng was driving a BMW.

Naturally, they looked up to him.

Even Li Sisi's eyes were filled with admiration, and she occasionally initiated conversations with him.

Admittedly, the Cloud Grand Hotel, being a five-star establishment, saw its fair share of luxury cars coming and going. But for these individuals, those cars were still a distant dream. Li Hansheng, on the other hand, was someone they knew personally, so their feelings were naturally different.

"Alright, let's stop chatting outside and go inside," Li Hansheng said, having become the center of attention upon his arrival.

"But Monitor, not everyone's here yet," Chen Song whispered beside him.

"Who else is missing?"

"Zhou Yunqiong and Lu Yuan. They're the only two left," Li Sisi said, looking around.

"Yunqiong told me she had some family matters and would be a bit late," Li Hansheng said with a smile, seemingly highlighting his close relationship with Zhou Yunqiong. He continued, "As for Lu Yuan, he might have been delayed waiting for a taxi. His home is quite far away."

"How about this, we'll go in first, and I'll send the room number to him in the class group chat later."

Upon hearing this, Li Sisi and Wang Zibo readily agreed.

Only Chen Song lowered his head slightly.

"Oh, look, there's a big car coming towards us,"

But just as everyone was about to enter the main doors, a girl next to Li Sisi suddenly exclaimed.

"What big car? That's a Mercedes-Benz G-Class, the latest 2025 model, worth over four million," Wang Zibo said.

"Never mind what car it is, let's go inside,"

Li Hansheng shook his head and urged the group.

"The car stopped. The person inside looks familiar," Chen Song said, sharp-eyed, craning his neck to get a better look.

"Whoa, you even know people who drive G-Wagons? Let's go, let's go," Wang Zibo said, unconcerned.

"He really does look familiar," even Li Sisi chimed in.

At that, everyone stopped walking and turned their curious gazes toward the car.

Not long after, the car slowly pulled into a parking spot. A person dressed casually got out. They looked to be in their early twenties, with a tall build, distinct features, and a handsome face, exuding an air of untamed ferocity.

"Is that Lu Yuan? Am I seeing things?"

"No, it's definitely Lu Yuan."

"Didn't he come from a modest background? How did he afford a G-Wagon?"

When everyone got a clear look, their eyes widened in shock and surprise.

Li Hansheng, who had been the class president, was stunned and found it hard to believe.

During college, Lu Yuan had been too low-key.

He was very ordinary in every aspect and never drew any attention. The only thing worth mentioning was his unrequited crush on Zhou Yunqiong.

But now, just one year after graduation, he had quietly acquired a car worth over four million.

The male classmates couldn't help but gather around, looking him over with curiosity.

"Lu Yuan. Is this car yours?"

Wang Zibo quickly walked over, looking around before finally asking.

"Yeah."

Lu Yuan had expected this. He simply nodded.

He really didn't want to show off or attract attention, but unfortunately, this was the only car he had right now.

Of course, he didn't choose to explain. He looked ahead and continued, "Weren't you guys going inside just now? Let's go together."

With that, he walked into the hotel without waiting for anyone's reaction.

"Impressive," Wang Zibo exclaimed, then whispered, "What have you been up to since graduation? Did you win the lottery?"

In his eyes, someone from Lu Yuan's family background couldn't possibly afford such a car unless they had won the lottery.

"Maybe Lu Yuan is just really capable?"

Li Sisi interjected, directly refuting, but her gaze didn't leave Lu Yuan's retreating back.

"Perhaps. But I heard from a friend that renting a luxury car doesn't cost much per day," Li Hansheng suddenly said. He didn't elaborate further and followed into the hotel.

Seeing this, the other classmates exchanged glances and then followed suit.