Ge'er hadn't realized Lei Dongyi was this popular before. Why today...
A girl pointed at him and screamed.
"Long time no see! I heard you settled down in the US? When did you come back? Ah, why haven't you changed at all? Still so handsome!"
As soon as she said that, everyone's high school memories were brought back, and they started chatting animatedly around him.
Someone handed him a wine glass, and they began to toast and exchange pleasantries, introducing their recent situations.
For a moment, the scene was incredibly lively.
Ge'er didn't need to turn around; she could tell from the commotion how popular Lei Dongyi was.
While questioning his popularity, she nudged Jiang Wei with her foot under the table.
Jiang Wei leaned in, and Ge'er said, "Listen to how popular he is, how many rivals you have. Are you sure you want to get involved with someone like this?"
Whether it was her eagerness to get married or genuine infatuation, Jiang Wei didn't know.
"The more popular he is, the more it proves his charisma. We haven't been in touch for so many years, and so many people still remember him upon his return!"
"Hey, didn't you two have quite a good relationship back then? Haven't you been in touch at all over the years? Regardless, you should at least say hello when he returns, right?"
Ge'er found her words quite amusing.
"Why should I greet him first? Is it my wedding today? Did he give me money? Do I owe him anything?"
"...That's not what I meant. You've been in Nan Cheng for so many years; you're at least the host. He's come all this way back..."
"His return has nothing to do with me. As a man, he hasn't approached me to talk, so why should I approach him?"
Although Ge'er had a point, Jiang Wei still felt something was off.
Back then, when the teacher formed study groups, they were the group leaders.
They were clearly often seen together.
However, Ge'er's arrogance wasn't a new thing; over the years, no man had ever caught her eye.
Except for Shang Jincheng.
Alas, she really couldn't understand her taste.
"Alright, alright. If you don't want to talk first, fine. Anyway, I'll talk to him later, and you can chime in a few words for me. Thanks."
As they were talking, Lu Man came over, holding Lei Dongyi's arm.
"Someone here remembers you too. They were just asking about you. Jiang Wei, do you remember her?"
"She was your deskmate for two years back then. You were quite familiar with Zhan Jingge, weren't you? You should remember her."
Before Lei Dongyi could answer, Jiang Wei, with a fawning expression, stood up, holding her wine glass.
She also tugged at Ge'er's arm, signaling her to stand up too.
"Old classmate, long time no see."
Lei Dongyi, having been plied with drinks, felt a slight flush. The collar of his crisp shirt was now slightly open.
Though he had seemed composed and mature just ten minutes ago, he now exuded a touch of rakish charm.
As he stood steady, his gaze swept lightly across Ge'er's face before returning to Jiang Wei, his expression imperturbably calm.
"Long time no see."
His voice was a deeply magnetic baritone, and Jiang Wei was almost mesmerized. She proactively clinked her glass against his.
"So, you're not leaving again this time?"
Whether Lei Dongyi genuinely didn't hear or was deliberately playing hard to get, he raised an eyebrow after she spoke.
"Hmm?"
Jiang Wei was, after all, a woman. No matter how much she gossiped in private, she became timid when facing others.
"I mean... it's rare for you to be back, and it's rare for everyone to gather like this. It's a joyous occasion, and it would be a shame to part ways like this. After dinner, let's go to a club."
After speaking, seeing that classmates at other tables were looking over, she raised her voice.
"Let's treat it as a class reunion. I'm treating today, and no one is allowed to leave after dinner!"