Zhou Ling disappeared from everyone's sight as if fleeing.

Once Wu Yuxue confirmed her suspicions, she refuted everything Zhou Ling had just said and told it to the people present.

"What's she trying to achieve by doing this?"

"I still can't believe it, because I can't understand what kind of grudge could exist between siblings that would make the younger sister do something like this to smear her brother."

After hearing Wu Yuxue's description and witnessing Zhou Ling's escape, Liu Lei, Wang Qiang, Zhang Dong, and Lu Ye were incredulous.

They believe this is even more outrageous than TV dramas and novels.

"If you ask me, if we want to know the truth, we can just ask Zhou Chen directly when he arrives, and then everything will be clear."

Liu Lei suggested.

Wang Qiang and Zhang Dong both nodded in agreement.

Wu Yuxue frowned slightly. Although she felt it was impolite to ask this question, she really wanted to know the truth because she didn't believe Zhou Chen was the kind of person who would treat her sister badly.

How could an older brother give up his own future and give his younger sister the opportunity to go to school, showing such love for his sister, and then turn a blind eye to his siblings?

That's too contradictory; it doesn't hold water at all.

The group decided to consult Zhou Chen in person. Of course, they didn't mention this in the group chat, so that others wouldn't know. After all, no matter what the truth was, it would damage Zhou Chen's image, especially since Zhao Kai was in the group and didn't get along with Zhou Chen. If Zhao Kai found out about this, he might say something outrageous.

at the same time,

Once Zhou Ling was away from the restaurant, she slowed her pace, panting heavily.

Touching her large belly, Zhou Ling said to her son inside her, "Mom was in a hurry just now and forgot that I was walking so fast. It might have hurt you. Don't blame Mom. It's all that bitch's fault."

Thinking about how her scheme had failed and been thwarted by Wu Yuxue, who exposed her on the spot, Zhou Ling felt a surge of anger.

If Wu Yuxue hadn't said those things, those people would definitely have believed her and formed a negative opinion about Zhou Chen. But now, that's unlikely, because their attention has shifted to her, and they've begun to question her.

"So what if he's seen through? No matter how well he studies, it doesn't change the fact that he's only a high school student. Those other guys all went to university. I don't believe it. They really don't want to show off in front of him."

"Everyone has vanity, and they are no exception."

Zhou Ling could only console herself in this way, pinning her hopes on the vanity in people's hearts, so that Zhou Chen would suffer a blow to his soul and feel ashamed of himself.

Thinking of Zhou Chen's feelings of inferiority and her realization of the gap between herself and Wu Yuxue and others, her mood quickly improved.

A smile returned to her face, but her only regret was not being there to witness it.

On the other end,

After lunch break, Zhou Chen paused slightly as he crossed the street, his gaze fixed on a figure a few dozen meters away on one side of the street.

He felt that the person looked somewhat like Zhou Ling.

However, this thought only lasted for a brief three seconds before it was completely dismissed, because whether it resembled him or not was irrelevant to him.

Even if it really is Zhou Ling, so what? Should we go up and say hello?

That's impossible.

He didn't want to have anything to do with that ingrate; it would be best if they never spoke to each other again.

Turning our gaze away from the restaurant entrance,

Zhou Chen guessed that Lu Ye and the others should have arrived, and immediately strode into the old restaurant.

What's it like to meet an old classmate you haven't seen in a long time?

Actually, my feelings are quite complicated.

Especially for Zhou Chen, who has been reborn, there are surprises, emotions, and a sense of relief.

The first and most eye-catching person is naturally Wu Yuxue, the most striking of the five.

Just like in high school, Wu Yuxue's quiet demeanor was like a flower bud about to bloom. The only difference was that the flower in high school had not yet blossomed; although beautiful, it was still shrouded in mystery.

But now, after entering university, Wu Yuxue has fully displayed her beauty. Dressed in a white dress, she is like a white rose and is definitely the white moonlight in the hearts of boys.

Compared to her, Liu Lei, standing to the side, is completely incomparable.

Zhou Chen's gaze lingered on Wu Yuxue for two or three seconds before turning to the others at the table. First was Lu Ye, who, compared to his mature appearance in his previous life, still retained a touch of naivety. Clearly, he hadn't experienced the harsh realities of society, and his eyes still held a light, indicating that he had ideals and beliefs and was full of anticipation for the future.

Next were Wang Qiang and Zhang Dong. During high school, his relationship with these two was so-so; they weren't particularly good, but they weren't bad either.

As for why these people are together, the reason is simple: they all got into the same school.

He was the top scorer in the entire class.

If he hadn't stopped studying in his previous life, he might have been one of them.

Numerous thoughts flashed through Zhou Chen's mind. Although it only lasted a few seconds, Zhou Chen undoubtedly thought of many things. Forgotten memories from high school were amplified and became clearer, as if many past events had happened yesterday.

"Zhou Chen, you've finally arrived."

"Old classmate, you've gotten so tanned."

"haven't seen you for a long time."

When Wang Qiang and Zhang Dong greeted him, Zhou Chen smiled and nodded in response. When he exchanged greetings with Lu Ye, he patted Lu Ye on the shoulder.

This gesture stunned Lu Ye, and the others were also taken aback. They felt that Zhou Chen seemed to be more enthusiastic towards Lu Ye, but they didn't think much of it.

Because they would prefer to see Zhou Chen greet Wu Yuxue.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Wu Yuxue spoke first, her lips, adorned with lipstick, curled upwards at the corners.

For today's gathering, Wu Yuxue specially put on makeup and dressed up, making her already pretty face even more beautiful and charming.

Zhou Chen didn't shy away from the conversation or show any restraint. He smiled back and said, "Long time no see."

Perhaps the two had a good relationship and developed feelings for each other, but for Zhou Chen now, it was all just teenage turmoil. He and Wu Yuxue were from completely different worlds.

Besides, he has a girlfriend now.

Moreover, his girlfriend is slightly more attractive than Wu Yuxue.

Wu Yuxue was still in school, and even though she wore makeup and appeared relatively mature, she still couldn't compare to Sun Wanying, who had already entered society and started working hard in it.

Sun Wanying possessed a mature and sophisticated charm that college students often lacked, making her all the more attractive and captivating Zhou Chen.

Wu Yuxue thought that she and Zhou Chen would have a lot to say to each other when they met again, because they had indeed been very close during high school.

But now, Zhou Chen gives her the same feeling as when they were on the phone.

Familiar yet distant,

It's a very contradictory, or rather, very awkward feeling.

After greeting everyone, Zhou Chen sat down casually and started chatting with them.

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