As the organizer, Zeng Haiyan was bustling around inside and out, greeting classmates as they arrived. The moment she came through the door and saw Wang Fen, she rushed over enthusiastically.
"Wang Fen! Oh my God! I finally get to see you again!" Zeng Haiyan's voice brimmed with excitement.
Wang Fen smiled and gave her a shove. "You silly girl! We barely even saw each other before graduation. But I watched Zijin's video interview with you, 'Stinky Tofu Beauty.' You were so cool! Come on, teach me how to be like you and do whatever I want!"
"It's not nearly as great as you make it sound."
The two chattered away, instantly absorbed in conversation.
Watching them, Wang Xiaoliang understood. One had been active in the arts, the other in the student council. They had constantly crossed paths organizing university events, so it made sense that they were close.
Circles. Circles again.
He silently reflected that he had never thought about these things back in school.
Nor had he had many opportunities.
As he was thinking, the private dining room door opened again, and a smartly dressed Li Xiaoman walked in.
His gaze swept the room, locked precisely onto his target, and he strode straight toward Liu Xinyu.
"Liu Xinyu!"
Li Xiaoman's voice rang out, crisp and loud, with an accusing edge.
"Look at you! You came to Jiangcheng without even giving your buddy a heads-up. You've really hurt my feelings!"
His accusations left Liu Xinyu unsure whether to laugh or cry. He could only clasp his hands in apology. "My fault, my fault! Xiaoman, I was planning to finish up my work first, then come pester you all one by one!"
Li Xiaoman gave a "Hmph" and let the matter drop. When he turned and saw Zhou Qiang, his