But considering I don't have much to do lately, going to participate wouldn't hurt. It'll be a chance to relive some youthful memories.
With that in mind, she gave Wang Dandan a positive reply, saying that she would be free on the weekend and would come over then. Wang Dandan was very happy. The two exchanged phone numbers, said a few more words, and then Wang Dandan got up to say goodbye so as not to disturb their family's time.
Tang's parents were getting old, and no matter how well they recovered, they couldn't keep up with the younger generation. After shopping for most of the day, they were already feeling tired. Tang Xiaoxiao felt that they had bought enough, so she drove her parents home.
Two days later was the weekend. Tang Xiaoxiao didn't dress up too much that day. She wore a light pink turtleneck sweater with a plaid skirt and camel-colored knee-high boots. Her long black hair was half-down, which made her small and delicate face look fair and translucent, like a beautiful porcelain doll.
She didn't wear much makeup, just a simple brush on her curled mascara and some lip balm, and she already looked very beautiful.
I put on a thin down jacket, grabbed my bag, and went out.
Tang Xiaoxiao clearly felt that her body's tolerance to temperature had increased. Even though the temperature in the north was below minus ten degrees Celsius, she didn't feel particularly cold. She wondered if it was because she had drunk the spiritual spring water.
After driving to our destination, we found that the class reunion was at a seafood buffet. The cost was less than 400 yuan per person, and both boys and girls split the bill equally. There were no instances of wealthy classmates spending lavishly to cover all the expenses, nor were there any bizarre situations where boys paid their share while girls ate for free.
When Tang Xiaoxiao arrived at the agreed-upon location, she immediately spotted her classmates. There were over fifty students in her class in high school, but less than half of them were present. Three tables were occupied by six students each. As she looked around, the faces that hadn't completely lost their childishness gradually overlapped with her memories.
Tang Xiaoxiao walked over slowly. Sharp-eyed classmates had already spotted her, though most were slightly confused, until a boy suddenly shouted, "Tang Xiaoxiao! You're Tang Xiaoxiao, right!"
It was only then that everyone realized that it was no wonder they hadn't recognized her; Tang Xiaoxiao looked quite different now compared to her high school self.
Tang Xiaoxiao attended a prestigious high school in City A, which implemented a closed management system. All students lived on campus and only had one day off a month to go home. Students were required to wear school uniforms all year round, and there were strict requirements for their appearance, from their hair to their fingernails. As a result, for the entire three years of high school, all students, regardless of gender, wore short hair and school uniforms, so even the most outstanding facial features could not stand out.
Tang Xiaoxiao was an introverted person. In high school, apart from a few roommates, she was not very familiar with other classmates. She did not go out and make a fuss during breaks, and she would avoid group activities. She never stood out, her grades were neither good nor bad, and she had a very low profile.
After she got into university, she seemed to disappear, not contacting anyone, and no one had a deep impression of her.
Tang Xiaoxiao is now a stunning beauty who stands out in a crowd. Although her facial features have not changed, her overall temperament has undergone a complete transformation. If she hadn't come to a class reunion, many classmates would not have recognized her even if they bumped into her face to face on the street.
People like Wang Dandan were able to recognize Tang Xiaoxiao because they had been deskmates for a long time and were very familiar with each other.
Wang Dandan arrived early as well. She had her back to Tang Xiaoxiao. When she heard the boy call Tang Xiaoxiao's name, she stood up and happily pulled Tang Xiaoxiao to sit at her table. The surrounding classmates looked at her with a slightly inquisitive gaze. Tang Xiaoxiao felt a little uncomfortable, but it wasn't a big deal. The classmates' gazes weren't malicious, just full of curiosity.
This curiosity was just the beginning. Gradually, everyone got into the conversation and started chatting about all sorts of things. The focus was no longer on Tang Xiaoxiao. Tang Xiaoxiao was naturally delighted and listened leisurely as they talked about everything under the sun. Now that everyone had just left school, they hadn't been exposed to the ways of society. Some of them had even chosen to continue their studies. This group of young people in their twenties still had a lot of youthful vigor.
Most of my high school classmates were from this city, and many chose to return to their hometowns after graduation instead of staying in the city where their universities were located. A group of us exchanged contact information, one working at a hospital, another in the traffic police department, and yet another a kindergarten teacher… these are all future connections!
Tang Xiaoxiao watched all this with a smile; the scene before her was a microcosm of ordinary citizens in China. Isn't life just such a process? First, strive to learn and enrich yourself during your growth; then work, develop connections, and work hard to create better conditions for the next generation.
The next generation of children will repeat this cycle.
When asked about Tang Xiaoxiao, she hesitated for a moment before honestly saying, "I farm at home."
That's not wrong; she really is farming.
The person who asked the question was clearly taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "Are you kidding me? Do you look like someone who farms?"
"Exactly, you probably couldn't buy that outfit even if you farmed for a year," a girl next to her chimed in.
Although Tang Xiaoxiao didn't flaunt her wealth with gold and silver, her outfit was definitely not cheap—a new style from X brand, the top and skirt together costing five figures. The girl who spoke came from a well-off family and usually paid attention to designer brands, so she recognized it at a glance.
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