Since the classmates' reunion was going to be paid for by everyone, they chose a five-star hotel.
Lin Jia didn't dress up intentionally. Before going out, Ding Dian even complained, "I bought so many things yesterday, why don't you go show them off to your classmates?"
As soon as she went out, she saw Yang Yu waiting for her at the door.
"Can't you bring your family to your class reunion? Do I count as your family now?" Yang Yu asked with a flattering smile.
"Ding Dian told you again? Your coffee shop wasn't given away for nothing." Lin Jia said with a smile.
Lin Jia already knew about Yang Yu giving Ding Dian the coffee shop.
It was impossible to keep this kind of thing a secret.
Ding Dian's explanation was that Yang Yu wanted to get information about Lin Jia from her.
Lin Jia didn't pursue the matter any further.
"So, do I count or not? I'm waiting online, it's pretty urgent." Yang Yu said with a smile.
"It depends on your performance. I'll give you a chance. Come pick me up later." Lin Jia smiled and left.
Although Lin Jia didn't directly agree, Yang Yu knew that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Lin Jia wouldn't be able to escape.
Lin Jia took a taxi to the hotel entrance, called to ask for the room number, and went in.
In fact, there were only about ten classmates at the reunion. The rest, either they couldn't be contacted or they weren't doing well and found various excuses not to come.
Class reunions after graduation were like small, competitive stages. Those who could attend were basically those who were doing well after graduation.
Lin Jia had already left home in a rush, and was delayed by Yang Yu for a while. She was basically the last one to arrive.
Once the classmates were together, they started gossiping about each other, like who was inconspicuous in school but now had become successful, or who was a big shot in school but now was down on their luck and didn't even have a job.
Like who was already married with children, and who was a mistress to someone else…
Soon, the conversation turned to Lin Jia.
Back then, Lin Jia was a school beauty, the number of guys who pursued her could form a company. Among them, there were many rich kids and officials' children, but Lin Jia chose Meng Yun, a poor boy.
Back then, many people advised Lin Jia, saying that real life was different from school, that good looks couldn't put food on the table. But Lin Jia didn't listen and insisted on her decision.
Unexpectedly, after a few years, Meng Yun became successful, from a poor boy to someone with a car, a house, and his own company. Although he wasn't a wealthy person, he was still middle-class.
Everyone envied Lin Jia's good eyesight.
But, Meng Yun only became successful in the past two years, and they broke up.
There were those who were secretly pleased.
One female classmate said, "Did you hear? Lin Jia and Meng Yun broke up."
Someone started the conversation, and everyone immediately shifted the topic to Lin Jia.
"I heard that too, but I don't know the reason. Does anyone know?" Another classmate said.
Someone else said, "Probably Meng Yun cheated. Men, once they have money, they'll inevitably cheat."
"Yes, I think so too. Men without money cheat, let alone Meng Yun like this." Someone chimed in.
"This kind of thing is inevitable. Just turn a blind eye. Lin Jia shouldn't be thinking about her age. This isn't school anymore. It's not easy to find someone with such good conditions."
Everyone was discussing Lin Jia's breakup, making various guesses.
A male classmate said, "Lin Jia wouldn't have decided not to come, would she? Everyone who could be contacted and said they would come is here, only Lin Jia is missing."
At this time, a person who looked ordinary and honest said, "Lin Jia will definitely come since she promised. You all have been classmates for so many years, don't you understand her personality? Stop gossiping behind her back, come on, let's drink."
"Wang Xin, you wouldn't still be holding a torch for Lin Jia, would you?" A female classmate teased.
This ordinary-looking person, who would be lost in a crowd, was Wang Xin. He had been pursuing Lin Jia since their freshman year, but Lin Jia wasn't interested in him. Even after so many years after graduation, he still had feelings for Lin Jia.
Actually, it was Wang Xin who instigated this class reunion. Although he had no contact with Lin Jia, he still quietly paid attention to her. Ever since he learned about Lin Jia and Meng Yun's breakup, he felt that his chance had come. So, he contacted the classmates he was close to and asked them to organize this reunion.
Hearing the female classmate's teasing, Wang Xin blushed but didn't deny it.
A classmate who was close to Wang Xin interjected, "With your conditions, if you can't let go, go chase her. Lin Jia just broke up, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you miss this chance, it will be difficult."
"Yes, if you like her, go chase her, what are you afraid of?"
"That's right, why are you shy to admit it?"
"Yes, we're rooting for you, buddy."
Several classmates who were close to Wang Xin chimed in and started cheering him on.