Chapter 92 Humans are truly despicable creatures by nature.
It's all exploitation!
I can say I'm quite ashamed.
If Shen Li had known Xie Yi'an would be coming, she probably wouldn't have attended the gathering.
But these things, let alone others, even Qu Xiang probably doesn't know.
Shen Li broke up with him after graduating from high school. The breakup was triggered when Xie Yi'an's mother came to see her.
Her mother told her that Xie Yi'an seemed to be planning to fill in the same college application as her, just for her sake.
But for Xie Yi'an, the schools that Shen Li could attend were a complete waste of his talent. So his mother came to beg Shen Li to let him go.
Shen Li could understand his mother's good intentions, so he broke up with Xie Yi'an. Graduation season is breakup season, so it seemed normal under those circumstances.
Later, Shen Li went to university and never heard from Xie Yi'an again.
That's actually normal. Not many people knew about her relationship with Xie Yi'an back then.
It seems that as people grow up, once they get separated from each other and lose contact, and without making any special inquiries, they seem to gradually disappear into the sea of people.
I overheard someone mention at a previous alumni gathering that Xie Yi'an had gone abroad for an exchange program during her university years because of her excellent grades.
Later, it seems he won some kind of award, so he's going to stay abroad to study and develop for a few years.
Even today, I've heard that name again, and I might even see it again...
Shen Li suddenly remembered some memories that she hadn't thought of in a long time.
For example, how heartbroken Xie Yi'an was when she broke up with him.
He was an introverted guy to begin with, and when Shen Li said she wanted to break up, he had no idea what to do or how to win her back.
All he knew was to hold her hand tightly.
Shen Li recalled the strength of that hand and those red eyes that looked remarkably like Lu Yanchuan's.
Then I remembered the feeling of relief she had after breaking up with Xie Yi'an.
She never intended to drag other people's lives down or cause them to stray from their original paths because of this...
Shen Li sighed softly.
Looking back now, perhaps it was because I didn't like it enough that I felt I didn't want to be a burden.
If feelings are strong enough, people will have wishful thinking and believe that their love can move heaven and earth and change everything.
That's how it happened when she was later arranged to marry Lu Yanchuan.
She had clearly changed Lu Yanchuan's life, but she felt that as long as she did well enough, she could change everything.
"What are you thinking about?" Qu Xiang asked, leaning closer when she saw that she hadn't spoken.
Shen Li looked at her. "Hmm? I was thinking, humans... are really inherently despicable creatures."
"..." Qu Xiang blinked. "Are you insulting me?"
Shen Li laughed. "I was just being self-deprecating. But the fact that you took it personally shows that you're aware of your own shortcomings, doesn't it?"
Qu Xiang chuckled.
The dishes were served quickly, and everyone ate, drank, and chatted, creating an increasingly harmonious atmosphere.
Shen Li was worried about Xie Yi'an's arrival, but he never came.
Perhaps because he was held back by his classmates from his previous class, he only transferred to this class in the second semester of his junior year. Before that, he was in other classes.
So it's entirely possible that he got stuck at another class reunion.
More likely... Shen Li felt that maybe the other person didn't want to come because they knew she was coming.
Shen Li didn't feel embarrassed at all; in fact, she thought it was perfect, since she had come here specifically to see Lao Jin.
Old Jin has already seen everything and eaten. She can leave first later, so that Xie Yi'an won't be unable to come and meet with her old classmates because of her presence.
As Shen Li was thinking this, she leaned over to Qu Xiang and said, "I'll be leaving soon, so I can go back and continue working on my project."
Qu Xiang had no objection and nodded, "Then you can go and tell Lao Jin yourself later, and I'll have the driver pick you up downstairs."
Shen Li nodded, her eyes crinkling with a smile, "Okay, I'll go tell Lao Jin."
She had just stood up, ready to go and say goodbye to Lao Jin.
Then Sun Peiyu said, "Shen Li isn't planning to leave, is she? No way! Everyone's either waiting to see your husband Lu Yanchuan or your ex-boyfriend Xie Yi'an."
Knowing that they didn't get along with Shen Li, the others didn't quite believe them when they heard what they said.
"Hey, don't let your personal feelings get in the way."
"Exactly, don't talk nonsense. We're all old classmates, it's fine to joke around in the group, but don't bring it into real life, it's pointless."
Sun Peiyu shrugged. "I didn't say that; I just heard it from someone else."
Teng Yunshan: "Yes, just now in the hall, I heard the class monitor and vice class monitor talking. They used to have a good relationship with Xie Yi'an, and they didn't have any personal grudges. They can't be making things up, right?"
Teng Yunshan sat next to Sun Peiyu, her smile equally malicious.
Sun Peiyu: "But I understand your shock. I was shocked too. Who would have thought that Shen Li, the most low-key person in our class, is actually the most experienced?"
Teng Yunshan: "Yeah, she actually managed to win Xie Yi'an over. Not to mention us, even Lao Jin probably didn't expect that, right?"
Shen Li sat there, without much expression.
People like Xie Yi'an are quite different from Lu Yanchuan.
Lu Yanchuan was a popular figure on campus. He was good-looking, came from a good family, was good at sports, and had a bit of a rebellious and unruly air about him.
It's easy to attract naive young girls.
As for Xie Yi'an, who has excellent grades and is introverted and aloof, he seems to be someone who can only be admired from afar, like someone on a pedestal, someone that ordinary people can't reach.
Upon hearing their words, Shen Li thought to herself indifferently that she had not pursued Xie Yi'an.
All eyes turned to Qiao Ming and Cen Xuan for confirmation. Even without them saying a word, the answer was clear from their somewhat troubled expressions.
Teng Yunshan looked at Shen Li and said, "But speaking of which, is it because you were there that Xie Yi'an felt uncomfortable and didn't show up? After all, it's awkward for ex-lovers to meet, so it's better to avoid suspicion..."
Hearing Teng Yunshan's words, Shen Li wasn't annoyed. She smiled and said, "Yes, that's why I said I was going to leave first, but you're not happy about it."
Teng Yunshan's thoughts were exposed by the words, and her expression froze.
"Why would I be unhappy! It's not me who's embarrassed! What's the use of marrying well and having a good relationship? Even if you're not embarrassed, everyone else will be, which is why none of them are coming!"
This clearly refers to the fact that neither Lu Yanchuan nor Xie Yi'an came.
Sun Peiyu said with a half-smile, "What's the use of dating that kind of man and marrying that kind of man? There's no one to back you up. If you're so capable, bring someone to support you so I can see."
"You'll see it when you turn around."
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