Chapter Nine, School Anniversary

Shen Yihuan nodded slightly: "Yes."

I would say that early romantic relationships are very difficult to sustain, but having this experience is still a good thing. Some people wish to have early romances but do not even have the opportunity!

It has been a long time since I last returned. I heard that the school underwent a complete renovation last year, and the dormitories are no longer of the bunk bed type.

She knows what the reason is

She has taught too many students, making it difficult to remember all their names

A few years ago, the school expanded and included a vacant area at the back within its premises

Shen Yihuan had never stayed overnight before, so she had no feelings about this

Beside her are Qiu Ruru and Lu Zhou, and on the other side of Lu Zhou is Zhang Tongqi.

Shen Yihuan looked at the peeled shrimp on his plate and, as if possessed, replied: "Shrimp"

When Shen Yihuan came in after washing her hands and noticed that the seat next to Lu Zhou was still empty, she knew that this class reunion would inevitably revolve around satisfying the curiosity of these people

Shen Yihuan followed the crowd towards the elevator, and as she passed by, Gu Minghui grabbed her shoulder and lowered his voice

Shen Yihuan forced herself to remain calm, putting on the same shameless demeanor she had in the past

There was an additional pack of White Rabbit milk candies in her desk drawer, the kind that contains 24 pieces

The compartment fell into a temporary silence, fearing that even the slightest micro-expression of the protagonist would be missed

During their school years, their class was not particularly united, especially among the girls, as there were many small cliques.

Cafeteria

Before long, Gu Minghui came up, and the young director personally spoke, with the dishes being served very quickly

She is somewhat nervous

Teacher Xu smiled and shook his head, and upon seeing Shen Yihuan's somewhat awkward expression, he understood.

After teaching for so many years, I have students all over the world, surrounded by many students of various age groups

The person could not maintain a serious expression, as Zhang Tongqi smiled brightly, placing the peeled shrimp from her hand onto Lu Zhou's plate: "Here, this shrimp is very fresh"

Of course it concerns me. Our class monitor is so outstanding; if it is confirmed that he has no girlfriend, a large group of people will have to seize the opportunity, don't you think

Qiu Ruru asked: "Shall we go and see Teacher Xu first?"

They are the outstanding students in their grade, a group of students participating in the competition

A man walked over, wearing a black short-sleeved shirt today, with a logo tag on the chest, clean and tidy, in contrast to the formal suits of others

Zhang Tongqi also did not care: "Yi Huan, have you really broken up with the squad leader?"

At that time, Lu Zhou also participated in competitions, taking part in both the physics and mathematics competitions. The chemistry teacher originally wanted him to join as well, but with the registration for three events, he simply could not manage and had to give up.

It was not until the next day that she discovered.

But she cannot speak

Shen Yihuan rarely had the intention to dress up well

A feeling of oppression is stuck in my chest, unable to rise or fall

One might mistakenly think this is a grand matchmaking event hosted by Young Master Gu

If they dare to bully you and say nonsensical things, do not hold back; you should not suffer any grievances on your father's territory

Lu Zhou remained silent and did not move his chopsticks

Lu Zhou pinched two, peeled one, leaving only the shrimp head, and nonchalantly placed it into Shen Yihuan's bowl

On the other side, Gu Minghui also frowned, contemplating whether to directly flip the table and scold someone

gymnasium

Teacher Xu caught sight of Shen Yihuan and immediately smiled at her, waving his hand: "Yihuan is here! Come over and let the teacher have a look, you have truly transformed as a woman, becoming more and more beautiful."

She is peeling shrimp, her fingers long and fair, wearing a ring on her little finger. Changing the subject, she said, "A few days ago, I shot for a magazine, and it was still Shen Yihuan who was in charge of it."

Well

Teacher Xu

She rented an apartment outside the school gate, and her parents hardly pay attention to her. Sometimes, when she feels bored on weekends, she would invite Lu Zhou over, buy a few DVDs, and cozy up in the small room to watch together

Sometimes, when she stayed up late, Shen Yihuan would fall asleep directly, while Lu Zhou had to stay up late to finish his homework

The conversation box has also been opened

After she finished speaking, she waved away Gu Minghui's hand and left, while the elevator was still open

However, Gu Minghui is quite good-looking, and many girls like him. He is also good at playing basketball and has always had a good reputation among his peers. On the other hand, Qiu Ruru's personality is not as flamboyant as Shen Yihuan's was back then, and she is able to converse with many people in the class

Lu Zhou leisurely peeled another shrimp, wiped his hands clean with a towel, leaned back against the chair, and when he raised his eyes, he appeared both cold and proud, exuding an unspoken authority.

The day of the school anniversary came to an end swiftly

She looked up; Lu Zhou pressed the elevator door with one hand while pressing the open button with the other, his face expressionless

There are several of their classmates nearby, whispering and discussing in hushed tones behind them

Shen Yihuan, feeling irritated, furrowed her brows and said to her: "What business is it of yours"

Gu Minghui is hosting a gathering and has invited everyone to a high-end dining hotel under Gu's assets

Shen Yihuan did not attend any school anniversary song and dance events, but spent the entire day wandering around the campus, taking many photos

After Shen Yihuan and Qiu Ruru arrived at the school gate in Gu Minghui's car, Gu Minghui was called away by a group of boys to play basketball, as they were on the same basketball team at that time

Three pills a day, I will return after finishing them

Due to the school anniversary, a long banner was hung at the entrance of the First High School, drones were used for aerial photography, and every tree was adorned with small flags celebrating the 60th anniversary, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere

Various luxury cars come and go, and numerous graduates return to campus

"With someone like her, only a young class monitor in high school would be interested; a serious person would never like her"

I see, what they are wearing is indeed quite cool, but at over twenty years old, it is truly shameless

basketball court

He stood in the corner, leaning against the window, his gaze fixed intently on Shen Yihuan, before casually shifting away.

Shen Yihuan also knew a few of them, and they teased her while greeting her. Shen Yihuan simply smiled at them and let it go.

"Father Gu?" She raised an eyebrow lightly, "They all think I should call you 'Gu Benefactor.'"

Qiu Ruru pouted: "Yes, it is quite famous. If you don't understand, please refrain from commenting."

This morning, I saw her getting out of Gu Minghui's Land Rover. You say that after her father's company went bankrupt, she could end up like this; what kind of unspeakable dealings could she have been involved in behind the scenes

"In the past, she was so unruly that I couldn't control her!" Teacher Xu recalls those times, often feeling exasperated by Shen Yihuan, but now he can mention it as a humorous anecdote, "Her temperament has changed, she has grown up, and one could say that a girl transforms significantly as she matures."

Shen Yihuan was momentarily taken aback, then hurriedly walked inside

She dumped me

Young Master Gu waved his hand generously, immediately captivating many unmarried women, who gathered around him to chat

Shen Yihuan's heart was quietly grasped by a pair of hands

Teaching building

While taking photos, these idle remarks reached Shen Yihuan's ears

Zhang Tongqi's face instantly froze

and a note

Teacher Xu, you too have transformed with age; the older you get, the more captivating you appear

"I never expected that our class would produce a star," someone said to Zhang Tongqi. "The male lead you are acting with is my sister's idol. Tongqi, do you have a way to get an autograph?"

She carries her camera bag and takes photos everywhere, without any particular purpose

Shen Yihuan glanced at her and smiled, "It would be a shame not to take advantage of free food."

He licked his lips and smiled, his voice carrying a slight nasal tone

Zhang Tongqi tidied her hair and said: "Sure, but my schedule is quite full lately, let's do it next time when I have some free time"

Qiu Ruru tightened her grip on Shen Yihuan's hand and lowered her voice: "Damn! Damn! Damn! So handsome, the class monitor truly lives up to the title of class monitor."

Teacher, I brought my camera and would like to go out for a stroll to see what series of photos I can take

Qiu Ruru teased: "Teacher Xu, what you said is not correct. Yihuan used to be a beauty; the saying 'a girl changes every eighteen years' does not apply to her."

At that moment, the male protagonist, who had been lazily leaning against the back of the chair, sat up slightly, tugged at his collar, and his brows revealed a hint of irritation, with his slender chin raised.

Oh? I still remember you all back then

As I reached the office door, I saw Teacher Xu with shoulder-length hair. She appeared much older than before, yet still exuded vitality and energy

"Box 888, top floor, you all go ahead, I will place the order," Gu Minghui said

Have you seen Shen Yihuan today

auditorium

Shen Yihuan was not very happy, as Lu Zhou had ignored him the day before leaving, spending the entire afternoon playing at an internet café with his friends. By the time he returned to school, the bus had already departed.

The moment she stepped in, the door closed just in time. At the same time, a hand reached out, brushing against the stray hair by her cheek, revealing the faintly visible blue veins on the hand.

"You sure know how to sweet-talk." Teacher Xu was so flattered that he couldn't stop smiling. "Oh, by the way, Lu Zhou!" She turned around and waved at the man by the window.

Shen Yihuan easily spotted Lu Zhou in the crowd, her heart skipped a beat

She has long been accustomed to such remarks that she often hears while reading

Shen Yihuan looked at her with a cold expression

Lu Zhou seemed to ignore her completely, indicating that the rumors of their breakup are indeed true

The words were spoken plainly, and the eyes of the crowd sparkled with excitement, eager for the spectacle to unfold

The makeup is exquisite, adorned with earrings and a necklace, and I even went for a manicure last night

At that time it was jealousy, now it is the fall of the wall that everyone pushes

Shen Yihuan blinked, understanding his meaning, but she did not expect that Young Master Gu would have such a delicate mindset one day

"I and Gu Minghui? ! Teacher Xu, don't joke around, we have never been together, have you mixed us up with someone else?"

She clearly could have used work as an excuse to decline Teacher Xu's invitation, yet she still decided to attend the school anniversary, even going to great lengths to dress up, despite the presence of a group of classmates waiting to see her make a fool of herself

She does not understand the entanglement of their feelings, merely considering it a normal mutual affection typical of adolescence

She lowered her head to look at her attire, a camisole that was not low-cut; it was simply that the young girl was too thin, and that delicate collarbone sparked a flurry of imagination.

In the evening, a group of people suggested going out for dinner, taking advantage of the fact that everyone was gathered for a class reunion

You two were desk mates before, weren't you? You really caused me quite a bit of trouble. Shen Yihuan was making a fuss every day, bringing me trouble, and Lu Zhou, as the class monitor, was still protecting his classmates. Do you really think I can't see anything?

... ...

Later, Shen Yihuan did not hear much of what was said, only remembering that Lu Zhou's phone rang. She glanced at it and saw that the contact was "Zhang Tongqi", and then Lu Zhou left the office to answer the call

Qiu Ruru, I remember you were quite lively back then. Weren't you the one who played basketball exceptionally well with that person... Gu Minghui? Is that the right name?

Shen Yihuan did not touch the chopsticks, only drinking beverages, and casually mentioned the name of her photography studio

Continue taking photos

The campus in summer is very beautiful, with lush trees, sprouting branches and spreading leaves, vibrant lotus flowers blooming in the pond, and the lotus leaves being round and emerald green

Yizhong is the best high school, and it is now home to numerous outstanding talents

Qiu Ruru noticed something was off with Shen Yihuan, so she deliberately changed the subject: "Someone like me who is supposed to experience early love doesn't even have the chance!"

Is that so? Shen Yihuan, where are you working now?

She let out a soft scoff, pretending not to hear.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of dishes

He turned his head and asked in a voice that everyone could hear: "What do you want to eat?"

After staying in the office for a while, she finally bid farewell to Teacher Xu

A new laboratory building has been constructed, and it is also the only place with enrolled students on the day of the summer vacation school celebration

She is more precocious than the average girl, having developed a sense of beauty during her middle school years. She wears somewhat frivolous and mature clothing, but fortunately, her face does not appear out of place; instead, it exudes a charm that transcends that of others.

I haven't heard of it, is it very famous

Shen Yihuan, Qiu Ruru, and Gu Minghui can be considered an independent small group that others find difficult to integrate into

She wore a light pink camisole, layered with a loose blue and white checkered shirt, and black skinny jeans underneath

The girl sitting next to Zhang Tongqi chimed in: "Exactly, by the way, why did you break up? Who brought it up?"

playground

The next day is a fine day

When going to the competition, it is necessary to travel to another province. The school will arrange a charter bus to take them there, and they will stay for more than a week before returning