Kong Shuai was momentarily stunned but then flashed a look of delight as he invited Mu Wan.
“Wan wan, are you here for dinner too? Since we bumped into each other, why don’t we join you?”

The receptionist behind the counter chimed in enthusiastically, “Miss Mu, Mr. Kong’s reservation is for a private room. If you’re acquaintances, it would be perfect to share.”

And just like that, Mu Wan couldn’t decline any further. She and Kuang Ye ended up joining the rest of the group in the private room booked for Class 12’s high school reunion.

As Mu Wan had been making headlines frequently, everyone was aware of her background and discreetly observed her with curiosity. They had known her family was wealthy, considering she always had a private driver during high school, but they hadn’t expected her to be this wealthy.

The Mu family, after all, was a giant. From military-grade navigation coatings to everyday household products like toothbrushes and cooking utensils, the Mu Group’s presence was ubiquitous.

Beautiful, well-educated, successful in her career… And then their eyes shifted to Kuang Ye. A tall figure of 1.8 meters, with a rebellious face that softened only when he looked at her with tender affection.

And such a handsome boyfriend too.

She was the definition of a winner in life!

The girls mostly felt admiration, tinged with a bit of jealousy. But since they hadn’t been close to Mu Wan in high school, there wasn’t any targeted malice.

However, a few of the guys straightened their backs, casually wandering closer to Mu Wan in an attempt to get her attention.

Kuang Ye: “…”

When it was time to sit down, a few of the boys scrambled for seats near Mu Wan, trying to strike up a conversation. Kuang Ye stood up suddenly and addressed her, “Wan wan, switch seats with me. That spot is under the air vent, and the warm breeze might mess up your hair, making it hard to eat.”

Mu Wan, equally exasperated by their lack of awareness, nodded. “Alright.”

Kuang Ye then sat down beside the boys, offering a faint smile. “So, what were you planning to discuss with Wan wan? I can listen for her.”

The boys’ smiles faltered slightly.

“It’s nothing, we were just curious about her company. I heard that Jian Jia’s concerts are always packed and must make a fortune.”

Kuang Ye replied nonchalantly, “After deducting rent and employee salaries, there’s not much left.”

One of them raised a skeptical eyebrow.
“Come on, we’re all old classmates here. No need to keep secrets.”

Kuang Ye smiled. “Shall I take you to Jian Jia’s offices tomorrow to check the accounts?”

The question choked the other boy, who glared at him.
“I didn’t mean it like that. I was just curious, that’s all.”

Kuang Ye’s smile didn’t waver. “I know. I was just joking.”

Nearby, Zhou Yu and her friend Su Lulu barely stifled their laughter.

The two had been friends since middle school and were frantically typing on their phones under the table.

[Zhou Yu’s Messages:]
– OMG, I can’t stop laughing. Kang Wenqiao and the others have absolutely no sense of boundaries. Who even asks about a classmate’s income right after meeting them?
– Kuang Ye’s comeback was perfect. No wonder they’re such a popular couple online. I thought their dynamic might be exaggerated, but seeing them in person is making me a fan too.
– Kang Wenqiao wasn’t like this in high school. I remember him being pretty reserved. Now it’s like he’s desperate to latch onto a rich girl.
– Society really is a melting pot, huh?

Kong Shuai, oblivious to his classmates’ current circumstances, frowned slightly at Kang Wenqiao’s behavior but decided to diffuse the tension by handing out menus for everyone to order.

As the conversation turned to other topics, someone suddenly glanced at Kuang Ye and exclaimed, “Hey, weren’t you a staff at the internet café behind S City No. 1 High School?”

“I used to skip class to play games there, and you’d help cover for me, right? Remember?”

Kuang Ye looked at him and nodded. “You’re Meng Dong, right? Always wore a smartwatch on your wrist?”

Meng Dong lit up. “That’s me! We even played games together a few times. You said back then you wanted to go pro. I can’t believe you actually became a professional player. That’s awesome!”

Kuang Ye asked, “And you? Didn’t you say you wanted to be a programmer? Did you make it?”

Meng Dong gave a wry smile. “I did, but it’s not as fun as I thought it’d be. Writing code every day is exhausting, and I’m on the verge of going bald.”

He pulled out his phone. “Do you still play HW? I stopped after high school and don’t even know if my account still exists. But we should add each other on WeChat. I want to screenshot this for our old gaming group and show off.”

Kuang Ye, watching his excitement, thought to himself how lucky Meng Dong was to not know that back then, when teachers were catching truants, Kuang Ye had seen them coming and deliberately said nothing. He’d been so envious of kids who had the chance to study while he was struggling to save for an education he couldn’t even have.

Just then, a voice interrupted the reminiscing.
“So this rich and beautiful woman likes a high school dropout loser, huh?”

Everyone froze as Kang Wenqiao sneered.
“Mu Wan, with your family background, do your parents really approve of you being with someone like him?”

The room instantly grew tense.

Kong Shuai was visibly upset. “Kang Wenqiao, that’s uncalled for.”

Kang Wenqiao crossed his legs and smirked. “I’m just saying what everyone’s thinking. But Mu Wan’s taste is truly questionable—first Kuang Shuyu, and now this guy? How pathetic.”

Kong Shuai’s face darkened completely. Not only was Kang Wenqiao stirring trouble at his reunion, but he was also insulting the woman Kong Shuai liked.

“Kang—”

“Who says my taste is bad?” Mu Wan cut in before Kong Shuai could respond. She propped her chin on her hand and smiled slyly at Kang Wenqiao.

“After all, I didn’t choose you, did I?”