Thunder: "I can't get fat. The heaviest I've ever been is 160 pounds. I'm also tall. I measured myself before I went abroad and I'm 185 cm tall. I've even grown two centimeters since a few years ago."

An Ning: "He's already 26 and still growing taller. He's like a prince in one of those palace dramas I watched. Everyone who sees him says, 'You've grown taller again.'"

Lei Ting: "Haha, Grandma also loves watching this palace drama. I've watched it several times and I find it very interesting."

Anning and Leiting sat chatting in the lounge area below the stage. It was getting dark, and Niujin University was already filled with students. A few greeted Leiting and Anning, but not many people spoke to them much. Anning looked around but didn't see many familiar faces. It seemed that many had gone their separate ways after graduation.

Anning: "So many people! Are all the students from previous years here too?"

Thunder: "A lot of people have arrived. Tell me what you want to eat or drink, and I'll go get it for you."

Anning: I'm not very hungry, Leiting. Let me draw you a sketch!

Thunder: "Okay!"

Anning's hobby is drawing. Leiting borrowed a drawing board and brushes from some of the younger students and sat down in front of Anning. Anning took the brushes and began sketching Leiting's basic facial features. "He's so handsome!" she thought. "Each of Leiting's features is quite handsome, but together they form the character of Leiting." The background behind Leiting was the teaching building of Niujin University. Anning compared it to the building and drew the background as well. She drew each character carefully, stroke by stroke.

Yaheng's proposal scene was almost set up. He stood excitedly on a white platform, preparing his handwritten confession, completely unaware that Anning was sitting in the backstage area. Anning was also focused on drawing a portrait of Leiting. In Anning's mind, Leiting's charming smile was enough to win her heart.

An Ning: "Alright, Lei Ting, look at it and see if it looks like it."

Lei Ting: "Like, driver, help me put it away. I want to frame it and hang it in my house when I get home."

Driver: "Okay."

Allen and Liao Qian walked towards them step by step. Liao Qian was using a cane, and Lei Ting felt awkward when he saw Liao Qian's cane. Allen sat down next to An Ning and complimented her on how beautiful she looked today.

Thunder: "Could you please throw this crutch away?"

Liao Qian: "That won't do, I have hemorrhoids, I can't live without him."

Lei Ting: "You've got hemorrhoids? When did this happen? Why didn't you go to the hospital to get it checked out!"

Liao Qian: "It's a minor ailment, why go to the hospital? Don't make a fuss."

Lei Ting put his arm around Liao Qian and whispered something in his ear. Lei Ting had already figured out that Liao Qian and Allen were definitely not ordinary people. So Lei Ting whispered in Liao Qian's ear.

Thunder: "You two need to control yourselves. You both have hemorrhoids, and you still need to control yourselves."

Liao Qian: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

Thunder: "If you don't admit it, don't let me find any evidence."

Liao Qian: "You..."

Allen: "Thunder, why did you bite Liao Qian's ear?"

Thunder: "Oh dear, let me check if any bugs have gotten into his ears."

Lei Ting sat up. An Ning looked at him and smiled. Why was Allen so worried about him? Was he afraid he'd snatch Liao Qian away? Lei Ting was helpless! He could only move closer to An Ning. Allen even grabbed Liao Qian's hand to assert his ownership. Lei Ting glared at them both, while An Ning covered her mouth and laughed.

Four people were chatting and laughing on the stage when two girls came up behind Anning and greeted her. Anning heard them and turned around.

Bingqing: "Anning, is it really you?"

Yu Jie: "You've come for the school anniversary celebration?"

An Ning: "Pure and innocent, you've come too. It's been a long time. Please have a seat."

The driver brought over two more chairs, and Bing Qing Yu Jie sat opposite An Ning and Lei Ting, carefully observing An Ning. An Ning's aura made them feel that she was very happy, unlike the rumors that she had returned heartbroken! Bing Qing Yu Jie exchanged glances and began to probe for information. They were clearly attracted by An Ning and did not see Lei Ting beside her.

Bingqing: "Wow, Anning, you look so beautiful today."

Yu Jie: "I didn't even recognize you. Your skin looks so good now."

An Ning: "Hehe, thank you for the compliment. You two haven't changed at all, and you still have the nickname 'Chopstick Sisters'."

Lei Ting brushed An Ning's hair aside, and only then did Bing Qing Yu Jie notice the man beside An Ning. Bing Qing Yu Jie looked him over carefully and realized it resembled Lei Ting—no, it was Lei Ting, it really was Lei Ting. Bing Qing Yu Jie asked to confirm.

Bingqing: "Anning, we haven't seen you since you went back to Niujin! Is this your new man?"

Yu Jie: "You are... Lei Ting?"

Thunder: "Pure and innocent, it's been a long time. Do you still remember my name is Thunder?"

Upon learning that this person was Lei Ting, Bing Qing Yu Jie was surprised. Could the rumors be false? Something was wrong! There was hardly any news before, but these past two days, news had flooded their Niujin University information group, all from Fengtian. How could it be false? Bing Qing Yu Jie's expression wasn't particularly good. Lei Ting fed An Ning a sip of juice, and seeing the two of them being so intimate, Bing Qing couldn't help but ask.

Bingqing: "Leiting, didn't you... divorce Anning...?"

Thunder: "Those are all rumors. We're very close, aren't we, darling?"

An Ning: "There's a misunderstanding here. I'm pure and innocent. There's no relationship breakdown between Lei Ting and me."

The parties involved denied the rumors, and Bingqing and Yujie nodded awkwardly. Their deliberate approach to Anning was definitely not just about catching up. Anning also noticed that Bingqing and Yujie had been whispering to each other. Lei Ting disliked these gossipy people and gave them a cold shoulder. These two had liked Anning's cheongsam ever since they saw her. Yujie took out her phone to secretly take a picture and search for the same style, but forgot to turn off the flash. Her act of secretly taking pictures of Anning and Lei Ting angered Lei Ting greatly.

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