Upon hearing the voice, Song Yunzheng seemed to freeze, slowly turning his head. His gaze fell upon the familiar figure at the door of the private room, and his heart jolted, instantly freezing on the spot.
Meng Wanning reached out and gently brushed the long hair that fell beside her ear. The smooth strands cascaded down like a waterfall, making her slender figure appear even more mature and charming. She stared straight at Song Yunzheng, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned, but the smile seemed somewhat stiff, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.
Eight years had passed since they last met, and her gaze was fixed on Song Yunzheng, unable to look away for a moment. He was still handsome and extraordinary, his charm undiminished, but the youthful arrogance and unruliness had quietly disappeared, replaced by the composure and restraint unique to a mature man. The passage of time had made him even more charming, exuding a cool and noble air in every gesture.
Her gaze gradually shifted from Song Yunzheng and finally settled on Lin Yue standing to the side. This must be his new wife, right? She looks so young! Just like they did back then, but time flies, and everything has changed.
Song Yunzheng stared at her intently, the hand that had been holding Lin Yue's quietly slipping away without him noticing. He had finally seen this person, the person he had searched for all over the world for eight long years, the person he had hidden away like an ostrich for eight years, and today she had finally appeared before him.
But he had no idea what to do next. Lin Yue was still sitting next to him. Just a moment ago, the two of them were chatting and laughing. Seeing how happy she was eating, he was thinking of bringing the little girl over to eat again next time. But now, his mind was blank and his thoughts were in chaos.
Lin Yue was completely dazed, but she clearly felt the large hand that had been holding her suddenly squeeze her tightly before abruptly letting go. She leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Who's that at the door?"
Lin Yue's words snapped Song Yunzheng back to reality. He hurriedly looked away, "Classmate, former classmate." At that moment, he lied. This was the first lie he had ever told her, and he would have to use countless lies to cover it up in the future.
"Oh, Wanwan, you've finally arrived! We've almost finished eating." Amy went over to greet her first and pulled Meng Wanning to sit down next to her.
All the students present, except for Amy, seemed completely unaware that Meng Wanning had come. They all looked at each other in utter bewilderment. The sight of an ex and a current partner at the same dinner table—a truly chaotic scene, comparable to a collision of planets—was a rare occurrence. Yet, everyone tacitly lowered their heads and remained silent.
"Classmates, it's been a long time." Meng Wanning poured herself a glass of red wine. "I came here quite suddenly today, I hope I haven't disturbed you." She raised her glass and drank it all in one gulp.
"Not at all, we're all old classmates. We're so happy you could come, after all, it's been so many years." Tang Shiting quickly chimed in, already imagining how Song Yunzheng would kill him.
Immediately afterwards, Meng Wanning poured herself another glass of wine, raised it to Song Yunzheng, and smiled gently, "Ah Zheng, it's been a long time."
This simple phrase, "Long time no see," speaks volumes about the longing and sorrow she felt. From eighteen to thirty, she experienced the most beautiful years of a woman's life. Twelve years of acquaintance, yet now all she can offer is this pale and powerless "Long time no see," as if all the lost time has solidified into endless grief at this moment.
Then, she tilted her head back and drank it all in one gulp. The scarlet liquid slid down her throat and into her body, bringing a burning sensation. She closed her eyes, feeling the heat spreading through her body, a bitter feeling welling up inside her. When she opened her eyes again, they were already wet. She smiled and swirled the empty glass. "This red wine is not bad."
Song Yunzheng sat there quietly, not saying a word, but silently watching Meng Wanning's every move. On the surface, he seemed calm, but his eyes held an indescribable sorrow.
Meng Wanning returned to China with Amy. Before coming here, Amy kept telling her that Song Yunzheng had gotten married and married a wife who was ten years younger than him. When she first heard this, she was not very upset, but when she saw him and his wife sitting together, she realized what it meant to be heartbroken and what it would have been better not to meet him.
Seeing that Song Yunzheng didn't react to the toasts and greetings, Tang Shiting hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over, "Let's all raise our glasses and welcome Wan Ning back."
"Yes, welcome back." These old classmates were still very much in sync at this moment.
Amy looked smugly at Song Yunzheng's worried face and muttered, "Serves him right."
"Ah Zheng, aren't you going to introduce the person next to you?" He didn't want to talk, so Meng Wanning tried to force him to speak. Just like before, when he was a top student who only cared about studying, she tried every means to get close to him and make him fall in love with her.
Suddenly called out, Lin Yue stood up awkwardly like a child who had done something wrong. She had barely lifted her buttocks halfway when Song Yunzheng pressed her back down. "She is my wife." These six simple words were like a sharp sword piercing Meng Wanning's heart. The feeling of hearing it from someone else was indeed different from hearing it from him.
She almost lost her balance, gripping the table tightly, and slowly exhaled, smiling faintly, "Congratulations, you two are a perfect match. Don't forget to invite us to your wedding!"
Song Yunzheng frowned unconsciously, feeling a dull ache deep inside him.
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On the way back, Song Yunzheng remained silent. Lin Yue keenly sensed that something was wrong with him. His mood had started to change after that woman named Meng Wanning came in. She had noticed it the moment he let go of her hand.
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