Ji Xianreng had no idea that Zeng Lanni would come.

If he had known earlier, he would never have let her ruin today's class reunion!

He hoped that the class reunion would be a time for everyone to reminisce about the past, bringing joy and relaxation, so that Rongrong could look back on it with a smile, rather than having it forgotten in the long river of memory because of all the trivialities.

Ji Xianreng exuded a low-pressure aura, and anyone with eyes could see that he was angry.

The most embarrassed people at this moment were Zeng Lanni and Zhou Xinmei.

Zhou Xinmei couldn't stand it any longer and looked at Zeng Lanni, hoping the two of them could leave together.

But Zeng Lanni still wanted to have a private talk with Ji Xianreng. She snorted and walked to the chair at the very end to sit down. However, the fragrance in the air was too strong and irresistible.

Zeng Lanni said to Zhou Xinmei, "Go and tell the boss to send the barbecue over, and I'll pay for it."

Zhou Xinmei also wanted to eat, so she hurriedly went to find the owner of the farmhouse restaurant.

After the two stopped talking, the atmosphere became much more harmonious.

The class monitor and the academic representative took the lead in chatting about everyday things, and everyone laughed and joked, creating a lively atmosphere.

During a break from grilling the meat, Ji Xianren watched Rongrong eat and listened to her classmates chatting, a faint smile playing on her lips. His mood gradually improved.

All of this made Zeng Lanni grit her teeth in frustration.

She felt that Lulu's plan wouldn't work.

However, Zeng Lanni thought of another way to get the man she wanted!

Now she's just waiting for Ji Xianreng to finish his work so she can discuss the collaboration with him.

After the barbecue party ended, everyone discussed what to do next.

Someone suggested we go sing karaoke.

But it was quickly met with unanimous opposition.

In the city, you can go to a KTV to sing anytime. But there's no need to do that at a farmhouse. The boys are eyeing recreational fishing, while the girls prefer picking various fruits and vegetables.

After waiting for two hours, Zeng Lanni finally found a chance to be alone with Ji Xianreng.

"Ji Xianreng, let's talk."

"I have nothing to say to you."

Ji Xianreng walked around her.

Zeng Lanni caught up with him in her high heels, her brows furrowing deeper and deeper: "Ji Xianreng, don't you want to be with Rongrong?"

Ji Xianreng continued walking: "I don't want to."

“As long as we…” Zeng Lanni started to say, but then suddenly realized what he had said: “How is that possible? You still clearly like Rongrong!”

Liking someone doesn't mean you have to possess them. Ji Xianreng told herself: As long as she's happy, that's enough.

Zeng Lanni received no answer and watched him walk into the men's restroom.

She had no choice but to wait outside.

Soon, footsteps sounded behind her, and Zeng Lanni turned around and asked, "Have you thought it through?"

But to my surprise, the person who came out was the class monitor of Class 1.

The class monitor looked completely bewildered: "What have you decided?"

Zeng Lanni's expression changed instantly: "It's none of your business, you can leave."

Class monitor: "..."

He left, but after taking only a few steps, he looked back and immediately went to find the class monitor.

After Ji Xianren came out, Zeng Lanni offered him a tempting deal: "I know you like her. If we cooperate, I guarantee you'll get what you want and marry her. How about it?"

Marry Rongrong?

Ji Xianren remained silent for a moment.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Zeng Lanni knew that she had a chance and continued to tempt him: "Rongrong is with your uncle. Do you really want to watch her being all lovey-dovey with other men every day?"

But if you cooperate with me, I will help you get Rongrong!

"From now on, it's easier for you to call me 'Auntie' than 'Rongrong's Auntie,' right?"

Ji Xianren frowned: "Your uncle will not marry you."

"You don't need to worry about that!"

Zeng Lanni was very confident that with Lulu around, she would find a way to get Ji Mingjing to marry her!

Ji Xianren suddenly stopped and looked at her coldly: "I don't care what methods you have, it's none of my business. I will not cooperate with you in anything. In addition, I will also pass on your words to my uncle."

He didn't expect that his uncle had guessed everything correctly.

The Zeng family is very calculating.

But as my uncle said, he is also a member of the Ji family. He has enjoyed the wealth and honor of the Ji family, and he also has the responsibility and obligation to protect the Ji family.

My uncle even specifically mentioned the fate of my eldest brother, Ji Xianli.

Thinking of this, Ji Xianren smiled self-deprecatingly. He had never thought of forcibly taking her away. After confirming that Rongrong liked her uncle, he had already persuaded himself to let go.

Zeng Lanni's expression changed drastically. "Tell Ji Mingjing?"

She stared at him incredulously: "Are you sick?"

"I am a member of the Ji family. We are not on the same side. Save your breath."

Ji Xianreng ran away after he finished speaking.

He was really running; even if Zeng Lanni took off her high heels, she couldn't catch up with him.

Zeng Lanni watched him disappear from sight, her face contorted with anger. She had never seen such a cowardly man!

Then, she took out her phone and made a call.

"Lulu! I'm so angry! Isn't he just afraid of his uncle? He insists on portraying himself as some kind of noble person who's making concessions for love. What a jerk!"

"Okay, Nini, getting angry will give you wrinkles, because men like that aren't worth it. Don't be angry!"

"I'm just so angry."

Zeng Lanni said with a gloomy expression, "Why does Ji Xianren look down on me?" She gritted her teeth and said, "Lulu, I don't need him. I can still marry Ji Mingjing, right?"

There was a two-second silence on the phone before a voice came through: "Of course, just wait patiently."

Zeng Lanni secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "With you here, I'm completely at ease!"

At dusk, the setting sun casts its rays upon the lake, which is covered with lotus leaves, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene at the farmhouse resort.

In the hall, all the students sat around three round tables, eating, drinking, and chatting.

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