Ge Wei's words were met with enthusiastic responses from everyone.
It was as if they were going to a Jay Chou concert; everyone was more excited than the last, wishing they could leave immediately without even finishing their meal.
Amidst the lively discussion, they decided on a location.
They would go to a newly opened KTV on Xubin Coastal Road, called Yun Ding, which was also the property of Ge'er's uncle-in-law, Lu Qingxu.
In a KTV, with so many people gathered and making noise, the air would undoubtedly be stuffy, and people might even be smoking. Ge'er definitely couldn't go, so she didn't participate in the discussion. After Lei Dongyi greeted them, she quietly sat down.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Wei wouldn't let her off the hook.
After finalizing the location with everyone, she pushed her chair towards Ge'er and invited Lei Dongyi to sit at their table.
"We're all old classmates. Seeing how much everyone misses you, why are you running off to sit elsewhere? Come on, sit, just sit here."
"Don't move. I'll go get your chair."
Saying this, Jiang Wei pushed him into her own seat and ran to another table to drag Lei Dongyi's chair over, sitting down next to him.
Lei Dongyi held his wine glass, with Ge'er on his left and Jiang Wei on his right.
Since he had already been seated, it wasn't appropriate to object. He calmly put down his wine glass, greeted his classmates opposite them, and then looked at Ge'er.
"Long time no see."
Without exception, just like all the other classmates, he received the most basic greeting.
Recalling their past relationship and looking at the present, it couldn't help but feel ironic.
Ge'er sneered inwardly, her expression unchanged. She raised her mineral water bottle and clinked it against his, remaining silent.
The greeting had been exchanged.
Lei Dongyi was then drawn into Jiang Wei's conversation and began chatting with them.
It was nothing more than questions about what they studied in college, where they had been working in recent years, how long they planned to stay after returning, and where they were currently living.
Ge'er was not interested in his current situation. Seeing that no one else was eating, she began to pick her favorite dishes from around the table.
She hadn't listened to a single word.
As she ate, a plate of Longjing shrimp was finished.
She quite liked this dish today, but no matter how much she enjoyed it, she had to maintain some decorum and not eat it too cleanly, as if she hadn't eaten in ages.
She quietly put down her chopsticks and started drinking water, looking for other dishes she might like. As she was searching, a waiter came to refill their drinks.
Lei Dongyi, while talking to everyone, stood up to take the wine decanter from the waiter.
Before sitting down, he casually instructed the waiter in a calm tone.
"Please bring us two more plates of Longjing shrimp."
After speaking, he didn't even look at Ge'er and took the decanter to the other side, pouring wine for another male classmate before continuing their conversation.
Whether others had heard his instruction, Ge'er didn't know, but she had, and she felt a bit awkward for a moment.
He had been talking to the people on the other side with his head turned, so how did he know she had finished the shrimp?
And why did he order two more plates? What did it mean?
Was he implying she ate too much and didn't leave any for others, or...
After a moment of awkwardness, seeing that he appeared nonchalant and didn't seem to care about the matter, she scolded herself. Why overthink? Who was he, anyway? What did she care what he thought!
After a cup of warm water, the waiter brought two more plates of shrimp.
The others were still boasting and chatting, laughing heartily, and no one noticed this small detail.
Rarely having a good appetite, Ge'er started eating the freshly served tender shrimp, one bite after another.
The dishes at the seven-star hotel were exquisitely made and presented beautifully, but the portions were pitifully small.
For shrimp that cost hundreds of yuan per plate, there were at most no more than twenty pieces.
Soon, this plate was also finished.
However, Ge'er had also eaten her fill.
With her appetite satisfied and the time being so late, if she left now, Jiang Wei wouldn't say anything, right?
She took a tissue and slowly wiped her mouth, preparing to sneak away quietly. Just then, Lei Dongyi returned with the decanter.
He had drunk quite a bit today. The top button of his shirt was undone, his cheeks were flushed with alcohol, and he looked somewhat endearingly cute when he smiled at others.
However, there was also a strong scent of alcohol about him. As he sat down, a gust of wind swept into Ge'er's nose, giving off a powerful pheromonal aura.
As he sat down, he continued talking to someone, placed the decanter in front of Jiang Wei, and then rotated the lazy Susan to bring another plate of shrimp in front of himself.
Then, he continued talking to the people over there and slowly picked up a shrimp, putting it into his mouth.
Ge'er felt she had to leave, otherwise, her gaze would keep being drawn to him.
She gripped her bag and began to push her chair back. Lei Dongyi, however, suddenly put down his chopsticks and turned his head slightly to look at her.
"The taste is indeed good, very fresh and sweet. If you like it, eat more."
"..."
Did he have a third eye? How did he still see her?
Even if he saw her, why did he have to say it in that tone?
Was it genuine concern, or mockery?
Thinking of his sudden departure back then and his pretense of not knowing her now, Ge'er couldn't help but get angry.
She had intended to sneak away, but with a "swish," she stood up openly.
"I'm full. I have something to do. You guys chat, I'll be going."
Jiang Wei, who was chatting animatedly with the female classmate next to her, stood up quickly upon hearing this.
"It's only a little past one o'clock, and the dishes have just been served. You're leaving already? Why go back so early?"
Ge'er felt she had already given Jiang Wei enough face. If it weren't for her repeated insistence, she would have been home and in bed by now. Why waste time with these boring people?
"Didn't I tell you, I have something to do. You guys have fun."
Jiang Wei winked at her: "No, didn't everyone just say we're going to KTV later? No one can be missing. What do you mean by leaving now?"
"At every class reunion these past few years, you two sisters have always been absent. What's going on? Do you look down on your old classmates and don't want to associate with us?"
"With so many executives in the company, what important matter can't they handle? It won't take long. Be good, sit for a while longer, eat something. It won't be long before we break up."
Ge'er looked at Jiang Wei with disappointment, wishing she could slap her.
Was she that desperate for a man? Did she even know Lei Dongyi well? She was chasing him without truly understanding him, wasn't she afraid of jumping into a fire pit?
And even if you're chasing him, I can't help you here. Why drag me along?
Just as she was about to refuse, Jiang Wei leaned closer, grabbed her arm, and lowered her voice.
"I haven't gotten his WeChat yet. Didn't he just say he was invited back by your brother this time to be the legal consultant for your Zhan Shi Group? Only you here can help me. What do you mean by leaving?"
"Please, please, I'll buy you a bag, okay? Just help me this once."