"Haha, who can disagree! Back then, we were young and full of passion, and we didn't care about so many rules and restrictions!"
The three of them changed the subject and started talking about funny stories about a classmate. Amidst laughter and chatter, the embarrassing moments of the past became the most touching memories, making them burst into laughter.
In an instant, the previous awkwardness and silence were completely washed away by the laughter and cheerful chatter, and the air was filled with a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
The atmosphere immediately became much more cheerful, and the previous awkwardness and silence were swept away.
Lin Yuan looked at Xu Lan's smile, which was still so warm and could dispel all gloom.
Lin Yuan's feelings for her never changed; they were simply buried deep in his heart by time.
Now, when she reappeared before him, those suppressed emotions were instantly ignited.
He smiled slightly and murmured in a voice only she could hear, "Lanlan, time seems to have left no trace on you. Your smile is still as bright as ever, like the morning sun piercing through the clouds."
A blush rose to Xu Lan's cheeks, and her eyes sparkled with shyness.
"Brother Lin Yuan, I never thought you could say such sweet words."
Seeing this, Wei Minghao, who was standing nearby, chimed in with a joke at the opportune moment.
"Hey, hey, could you two please tone it down a bit? I'm standing right here!"
Lin Yuan's smile deepened, his gaze so tender it seemed to overflow with affection, as he reassured Wei Minghao, "Don't worry, Minghao, your romantic moment will come sooner or later."
Upon hearing this, Xu Lan lowered her head shyly and whispered as softly as a mosquito: "You boys always like to make these kinds of indecent jokes."
As they talked, the atmosphere among the three was both warm and youthful, and time seemed to slow down at that moment.
Lin Yuan burst into hearty laughter, his eyes gleaming with confidence.
He said to Xu Lan, "Lanlan, don't underestimate us boys. Sometimes, we can be serious too."
Upon hearing this, Xu Lan gently raised her head, a sly smile playing in her eyes.
"Oh? Really? Then I'll have to keep my eyes peeled and take a good look."
Watching the two of them interact, Wei Minghao couldn't help but chime in, teasingly saying, "Alright, alright, you two stop with the riddles. Lin Yuan, tell me, do you remember why you tricked our class monitor into going to the junior high school?"
A smile crept onto Lin Yuan's lips, a sly glint flashing in his eyes as he began to formulate a little secret.
During that high school year, Lin Yuan and the class monitor never got along very well.
The class monitor is a typical "academic superstar and class bully," who always likes to meddle in other people's business and often tattles on others in front of the teacher.
Lin Yuan had long disliked him and had been looking for an opportunity to teach him a lesson.
However, the class monitor was popular at school, and Lin Yuan couldn't find an opportunity.
One day, the class monitor asked Lin Yuan about Xu Lan, and then a brilliant idea came to him.
Xu Lan's handwriting is very beautiful, and the class monitor also has a good impression of her.
Lin Yuancai had this idea: he could imitate Xu Lan's handwriting to write a love letter to the class monitor, and maybe he could trick him into going to the junior high school.
Of course, this idea cannot be spoken aloud.
Without further ado, Lin Yuan found a piece of stationery, imitated Xu Lan's handwriting, and wrote a love letter.
In the letter, "Xu Lan" expressed her "admiration" for the class monitor and asked to meet him on the junior high school playground.
Lin Yuan secretly slipped the letter into the class monitor's bag, then waited to see what would happen.
The next day, the squad leader indeed fell for the trap.
He excitedly ran to the junior high school to find Xu Lan, only to be surrounded by a group of junior high students.
The class monitor was completely bewildered and before he could react, he was brutally beaten up by a group of boys.
It turned out that Xu Lan's junior high school classmates had long disliked the class monitor's arrogance and were waiting to teach him a lesson.
The squad leader was beaten black and blue, looking utterly pathetic.
After returning to high school, he still believed it was done by Xu Lan's admirers, and he was furious.
Lin Yuan hid to the side, watching the class monitor's miserable state, and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Inside the restaurant, all three of them couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Every time this topic comes up, Xu Lan covers her mouth and laughs so hard she can't stand up straight.
"Little did we know, it was Lin Yuan from our class! Hahaha, what a scoundrel!"
Lin Yuan's lips curled slightly, a cunning glint in his eyes, and he said softly to Xu Lan, "Lanlan, how could I intentionally harm you? I just wanted to give that annoying class monitor a little 'reminder'."
Wei Minghao chimed in with a joke, saying, "This isn't a reminder, you're clearly just looking for an opportunity to embarrass the class monitor and have some fun!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan laughed heartily, completely unconcerned about the teasing.
"Hey, it's all in the past. Look, Lanlan isn't taking it to heart at all now. Isn't this a happy ending for everyone?"
Xu Lan slightly raised her chin, her eyes sparkling with a gentle helplessness.
A smile played on her lips as she said softly, "You brothers always manage to find amusement in these trivial matters. It's both infuriating and hilarious."
Lin Yuan smiled again, his eyes revealing not only a hint of cunning but also a deep affection and tenderness for Xu Lan.
He said slowly, "Lanlan, you wouldn't understand. Back then, if it weren't for these fun things to liven things up, our high school life would probably have become stagnant."
Upon hearing this, Xu Lan nodded gently, a nostalgic look flashing in her eyes: "Your high school life was truly full of fun..."
Wei Minghao laughed heartily: "That won't do, life is much more exciting now!"
The atmosphere in the restaurant grew increasingly lively, and the three chatted happily.
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