"I understand, Wei Minghao. I will go."
Lin Yuan smiled slightly, his voice deep and calm, carrying an undeniable air of authority.
A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, concealing endless secrets.
After hanging up the phone, Lin Yuan stood alone in the maple forest. The maple leaves were like fire, falling with the wind and sprinkling onto his sharp suit.
The determination in his eyes caused the corners of his mouth to turn up slightly, revealing a confident yet aloof smile.
Now, he has the system and is no longer the helpless orphan he once was.
He has the ability and the courage to face his past and the girl who once moved his heart.
"Xu Lan... This time, I won't let you slip away from me again."
A high-end restaurant on the Bund at 7 pm.
Lin Yuan pushed open the door and walked into the restaurant with steady steps.
The light, like water, shone on his sharp suit, outlining his tall and upright figure.
His eyes quickly scanned the restaurant, soon locking onto a table in the corner.
Wei Minghao and Xu Lan had already arrived and were sitting there, waiting for him.
Xu Lan wore a gray retro women's suit with a black round-neck long-sleeved top underneath, and tight blue jeans that accentuated her perfect figure.
A gentle tenderness lingered between her brows, like a delicate breeze in spring.
A faint smile unconsciously appeared at the corner of her mouth, elegant and warm.
Lin Yuan's heart skipped a beat.
He took a deep breath, trying his best to calm his inner turmoil and appear calm and composed on the outside.
Finally, under the expectant gazes of everyone, Lin Yuan slowly stepped into the room.
Every step carries an invisible weight.
At this moment, Wei Minghao, unable to suppress his curiosity and playful mood, broke the subtle tension in the room.
His tone carried a hint of unintentional teasing, like a pebble gently thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating delicate ripples.
"Hey, Lin Yuan, I thought you were scared off by this scene and didn't dare to come."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan smiled gently, a smile that concealed a subtle and profound meaning.
His gaze swept lightly over Wei Minghao, finally settling gently on Xu Lan.
"How could that be? I've been looking forward to this gathering for so long."
His voice, deep and magnetic, carried an undeniable confidence and composure in every word.
Xu Lan's eyes met Lin Yuan's gaze unintentionally.
At that moment, a thousand words swayed gently in her eyes, complex and delicate.
Like the most elusive shooting star in the night sky, it flashes by and disappears in an instant, stirring up subtle ripples in people's hearts.
She lowered her eyes shyly, her voice barely audible, trembling slightly, as if trying to conceal the indescribable flutter in her heart.
"Brother Lin Yuan...it's been so long."
Lin Yuan's heartstrings were gently touched by these soft words.
He nodded slightly, his response carrying a gentle yet undeniable firmness.
"Yes, Lanlan, it's been a long time."
Her eyes were gentle as water, holding endless tenderness, capable of embracing all the waiting in the world.
The three of them looked at each other, but no one spoke first.
Lin Yuan could sense Xu Lan's tension; her fingers were unconsciously twisting the tablecloth.
Wei Minghao seemed a little embarrassed. He cleared his throat, trying to break the awkward silence.
"Speaking of which, do you guys remember what happened in high school?"
Wei Minghao spoke first, attempting to change the subject.
Lin Yuan's lips curled slightly, and a gentle nostalgia flickered deep in his eyes.
"How can I forget that time? Though simple and unadorned, it was full of the joys of youth."
Upon hearing this, Xu Lan raised her eyes, a glint of curiosity in them.
"Your high school life must have been full of stories, right?"
Upon hearing this, Wei Minghao laughed heartily, patted Lin Yuan on the shoulder with a magnanimous tone, and spoke with a hint of mockery.
"It's more than just funny; this guy did a lot of funny things back then, and thinking about them now still makes people laugh."
Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly, a playful smile flashing in his eyes, and said in a feigned reproach, "Wei Minghao, are you planning to reveal all my 'glorious deeds'?"
Wei Minghao didn't care and continued, "Do you remember that time? You didn't get along with the class monitor, so you imitated Xu Lan's handwriting and wrote a love letter to the class monitor. As a result, the class monitor actually believed it and shamelessly went to the junior high school to find Xu Lan, and ended up getting beaten up by a group of boys."
Lin Yuan's face flushed slightly, then he burst into laughter.
"I haven't forgotten that incident. I was hiding to the side and almost died laughing. The pitiful look on the class monitor's face was truly unforgettable."
Upon hearing this, Xu Lan couldn't help but laugh out loud: "So it's Brother Lin Yuan. Your high school class monitor actually believed in such a thing. What an idiot."
Wei Minghao also burst into laughter: "That's right! Our class was really lively back then, with something new happening every day."
Lin Yuan smoothly picked up the conversation, a sly glint in his eyes, and chuckled, "By the way, do you remember that school sports meet? We teamed up to 'invite' our homeroom teacher into the classroom, and then secretly locked it. Haha, the way he looked like he was about to explode with anger still makes me laugh to this day."
Upon hearing this, Xu Lan's eyes lit up like stars, and she exclaimed, "Wow, these two brothers are truly fearless!"
Upon hearing this, Wei Minghao burst into hearty laughter, his voice carrying a hint of his former carefree spirit.
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