After enjoying some warm family time, Xiao Zhen received an invitation to a high school reunion.
The venue was set in an old house full of retro charm in Shanghai, which was a witness to their youth and carried countless beautiful memories.
This old house has a red brick exterior wall covered with emerald green ivy. The wooden doors and windows exude a faint ancient atmosphere, as if quietly telling stories of the past.
On the day of the party, Xiao Zhen arrived in Shanghai early. Dressed in simple yet stylish casual clothes, he walked into the familiar yet unfamiliar old house.
As soon as he entered the door, a familiar atmosphere hit him in the face, and the old photos hanging on the wall instantly brought him back to his youthful high school days.
After a while, the students arrived one after another.
The first person that caught Xiao Zhen’s eye was Sister Ningxia, who was known as the “broken-legged ruthless goddess”.
She is still as charming as ever, with a tall figure and a look of tenacity and courage in her eyes.
Today, the years have left some traces on her face, but it has also added a bit of mature charm.
But who would have thought that the free and easy girl in high school would do something jaw-dropping in college in order to avoid military training - she jumped from the third floor of the dormitory and broke her leg. From then on, she was nicknamed "the goddess with a broken leg"
"Brother Xiao Zhen, long time no see!" Sister Ningxia walked up with a smile and gave Xiao Zhen a big hug.
"Yes, Sister Ningxia, I haven't seen you for so many years, and you're still so energetic." Xiao Zhen also responded with a smile, a hint of teasing in his eyes, "But when I think about what you did to avoid military training back then, it seems incredible now."
After hearing this, Sister Ningxia laughed heartily. "Oh, I was so ignorant back then. Thinking about it now, it was really ridiculous, but it was also a special experience."
Soon after, Jiang Yue's sister also arrived. She had returned from abroad after a divorce and had become a strong single mother raising her child alone.
Sister Jiang Yue used to be a gentle woman, but now after experiencing the hardships of life, there is a bit more vicissitudes in her eyes, but her smile is still warm.
"Xiao Zhen, I didn't expect to see you here again." Sister Jiang Yue said softly, with a hint of emotion in her voice.
"Sister Jiang Yue, you look in good shape. You have worked hard over the years." Xiao Zhen said with concern.
Afterwards, Sister Jiang, a "love-brained" girl obsessed with scientific research, also appeared in front of everyone.
She was still dressed simply and plainly as before, and her eyes revealed her persistence and love for knowledge.
When she was in high school, she studied hard for the person she loved and devoted herself to scientific research. Now she has achieved remarkable achievements in the field of scientific research.
"Oh, everyone is here, I'm late!" Sister Jiang said as she hurried in.
"Sister Jiang, you are still so busy. Do you have any new scientific research results?" Xiao Zhen joked.
"Haha, I've been researching and there are indeed some new developments." Sister Jiang said proudly.
Finally, the world-renowned architectural design master Fan Yue also arrived at the party.
He was wearing a stylish designer suit and a pair of exquisite glasses, exuding an artistic atmosphere.
Fan Yue has long been famous in the field of architectural design, and his works are spread all over the world.
"Dear old classmates, sorry for the long wait!" Fan Yue greeted everyone with a smile.
Everyone sat together, and the table was filled with Shanghai's specialties, including exquisite soup dumplings, sweet pork rib rice cakes, crispy crabapple cakes... Everyone was enjoying the food while reminiscing about their high school days.
"Do you still remember that little brother Xiao Zhen was a smart boy riding a red panda, but he was the top student in our class and always ranked among the top in every exam." Sister Ningxia said with a smile.
"Yes, Xiao Zhen is not only good at studying, but also great at sports. He always wins the championship in the sprint events in the school sports meet." Jiang Yue's sister also echoed.
"Haha, those are all things of the past. Everyone is doing very well now." Xiao Zhen smiled a little embarrassedly.
"Xiao Zhen, I heard that you are doing very well in the fields of quantum technology and interstellar exploration. Can you tell us about it?" Fan Yue said curiously.
Then, Xiao Zhen introduced to everyone the application of quantum technology and the latest progress in interstellar exploration. The students listened with great interest and exclaimed in amazement from time to time.
"Wow, Xiao Zhen, you are so awesome. These sound so impressive!" Sister Jiang exclaimed.
"It's nothing, actually. It's all the result of the team's efforts." Xiao Zhen said modestly.
Then, everyone talked about their lives. Sister Jiang Yue shared her experiences living abroad and her thoughts after divorce.
"When I first got divorced, I really felt like the sky was falling. I had to raise a child alone and start everything over again. But slowly, I learned to be strong. For the sake of my child, I must work hard," said Jiang Yue's sister with emotion.
"Sister Jiang Yue, it's really not easy for you, but now everything is slowly getting better. You are so strong, you will definitely be happier and happier in the future." Sister Ningxia comforted.
Sister Jiang also talked about the interesting things and challenges she encountered in her scientific research journey.
“Once, I was doing an experiment and there was no progress for several months. I was about to give up.
"But then, a sudden inspiration struck me, and I found a breakthrough. That feeling is indescribable," Sister Jiang said excitedly.
Fan Yue showed everyone several architectural projects he had designed recently. His unique design concepts and exquisite renderings won everyone's praise.
"Fan Yue, your designs are still so creative. Every piece is like a work of art." Xiao Zhen praised.
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