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Cui Ying smiled, looking a little embarrassed.

"I invited you to dinner, and now I need your help too," Cui Ying said. "I'm sorry, I originally wanted to eat out, but I couldn't get a reservation."

There are only a few decent restaurants left, but they're all full.

"Alright, we're classmates, so let's not stand on ceremony," He Tiantian said. "It's fine to just get together for a simple home-cooked meal. It'll give us a chance to catch up and have a good chat. Jingli, Qin Li, don't you think so?"

“Yes, we just wanted to get together,” Huang Jingli said. “We’ve graduated, unlike when we were in school, we can’t see each other every day. It’s not easy to see each other now. After graduation, everyone goes their separate ways. I’ll try to contact them and see if we can get together at the end of the year. Even if classmates from other places can’t come, we classmates in Nanshi can still get together.”

“Okay, I like class reunions.” Qin Li nodded. “I’ll help you with the arrangements. As for Tian Tian, ​​she’s probably very busy and might not have time.”

He Tiantian smiled and said, "If I don't have time to prepare, I'll sponsor the expenses and the food. Is that alright?"

If you don't have time, then pay up; He Tiantian readily agreed.

"That's exactly what I was waiting for," Huang Jingli said. "Everyone can take a walk around the school and then find a place to eat. We can split the bill, but some people who aren't financially well-off might not want to come. I'll also share the cost; I can't let Tian Tian pay for everything herself."

"I'll contribute one too," Qin Li said.

Cui Ying smiled and said, "Hehe, since you're all contributing money, I also have some money to spare, so I can contribute some as well."

Since they insisted, He Tiantian did not refuse, saying, "Okay, you can do what you can. I have extra money to spare when I open a shop."

"Mr. He, it's been three days since I last saw you, you've really impressed me!" Qin Li said with a smile, bowing to He Tiantian. "I hope you'll give me a hand in the future, Mr. He!"

He Tiantian said smugly, "No problem, no problem."

They were all familiar friends, so He Tiantian couldn't back down.

Cui Ying and her family had already completed most of the work, but with three helpers, they were able to finish even faster and finished in no time.

It's cool to eat outside because it's summer.

Cui Heng lit a pot of something, and the courtyard was filled with the scent of pine, which drove away the mosquitoes.

The men sat at one table, and the women sat at another.

Men talk about different things when they drink than women, and that's just right.

At the table, Cui Yong and Cui Heng were very hospitable to Huo Yingjie, Wu Youliang, and Yuan Chengcai.

Huo Yingjie understood what was going on, but Wu Youliang and Yuan Chengcai were somewhat flattered.

Firstly, Cui Heng was a professor at the school, and students are naturally reserved in front of their teachers; secondly, the other party was an elder, and such enthusiasm surprised them somewhat.

But thinking about it, this is Cui Ying and Hua Shan's belated wedding banquet, so it's understandable that the elders would be enthusiastic.

During the meal, they talked about their work, the problems they encountered, and how they solved them. They also shared their unresolved issues and sought advice from others. For some problems, they actually found solutions, which proved very helpful.

Since we are all in different jobs and have no vested interests, there's no need to worry about speaking out.

Wu Youliang and Yuan Chengcai, in particular, learned a lot.

As for Huo Yingjie, he sometimes adds a sentence when others are speaking, and often this sentence is the finishing touch. So even though Huo Yingjie doesn't say much, he is still taken seriously by everyone.

Huo Yingjie's work is highly confidential, and there are two people protecting him at the door, which shows its importance.

"Qin Li, when are you and Yuan Chengcai getting married?" Cui Ying asked. "I hope you won't do it at the end of the year or during the Chinese New Year. If you do, Hua Shan and I might not be in Nanshi and won't be able to attend your wedding."

Qin Li blushed slightly and smiled, "We just got engaged, and the wedding date is set for the sixth day of the second lunar month next year. It's an auspicious day. You've probably come back from your hometown for the New Year, so you should be able to make it. You two must come!"

"Absolutely," Cui Ying said. "I don't have many classmates in Nanshi, so let's keep in touch. I'll definitely attend your wedding."

He Tiantian replied, "Okay, we'll definitely go and join in the fun, to share in the joy."

Huang Jingli smiled and said, "Just relax and be a good bride."

"Thank you very much," Qin Li said. "It's an honor to be good friends with you all."

Especially He Tiantian.

Although Qin Li was somewhat afraid when she faced He Tiantian again because of her cousin Wang Bing, she found He Tiantian to be very easy to get along with after spending more time with her.

My cousin Wang Bing's fate was entirely her own fault; she showed no remorse.

Since He Tiantian did nothing wrong, why should she distance herself from He Tiantian because of that ungrateful cousin?

As everyone was chatting and laughing, Cui Ying suddenly said, "By the way, class monitor, I ran into Lin Xiaoru a few days ago. There was a man standing next to her, and that man looked like Li Mingkai."

"Huh?" Huang Jingli and He Tiantian were both taken aback. How did the two of them end up together?

"I know Lin Xiaoru, she's the one who threatened our class monitor, but who is Li Mingkai?" Qin Li asked. Privately, she used her father's connections to investigate Huang Jingli and Lin Xiaoru, and found that He Tiantian was right, it was Lin Xiaoru who had been bullying Huang Jingli.

The things Lin Xiaoru did demonstrate her despicable and shameless nature.

"The educated youth who were sent down to Qijia Village with us are good-looking, but their character is a bit flawed." Cui Ying spoke frankly and directly evaluated Li Mingkai, which was quite accurate.

He Tiantian nodded and said, "Birds of a feather flock together. Although Li Mingkai didn't do anything too outrageous in Qijia Village, we should stay away from him since he's with Lin Xiaoru. Who knows what outrageous things they might do!"

"Sigh!" Huang Jingli scoffed. "That Accountant Qi has been keeping Li Mingkai in check, not wanting him to come back from the countryside. But how could someone as shrewd as Li Mingkai stay quietly in the countryside? It's easier to move back now than before, I don't know what methods he used. Tian Tian is right, he's not a kind person to be involved with Lin Xiaoru."

“Brother Huashan and I saw it, so we just wanted to let you know. You should be prepared,” Cui Ying said. “So that Lin Xiaoru won’t make a comeback and cause trouble again.”

Huang Jingli smiled and said, "I used to be afraid, but I'm not anymore. My only weakness is my landlord background. Now that background doesn't matter, I'm not afraid of her. If she tries to provoke me, I'll definitely deal with her properly."