Hou Tiantian wasn't exceptionally beautiful, but she was quite famous at Jiangnan University. This was because she had broken up with six boyfriends, and each time, she managed to find someone better. People called her "The Everlasting Ex-Girlfriend."
In contrast, Lin Ziyi, who was so outstanding back then, had ended up with a poor young man with no prospects, Ye Tian. This created a stark contrast between them.
The male students naturally scoffed at Hou Tiantian's constant discarding of her ex-boyfriends, while they gushed about Lin Ziyi's devotion to love. This also fueled Hou Tiantian's resentment towards Lin Ziyi. What right did such a foolish woman, who didn't know how to leverage her advantages, have to compare herself to her?
"Lin Ziyi, you should be careful with your words. My boyfriend is a prominent figure in the provincial capital. If you say I have no manners, you're questioning her judgment, aren't you, dear?" she said, looking at a thin young man beside her.
The man wasn't tall, around 1.65 meters, but his eyes were bright, and his aura was no less than Luo Xiao's.
He smiled slightly and said, "Since we're classmates, why argue as soon as we meet?"
He stood up and walked in front of Lin Ziyi, extending his hand. "Hello, I'm Hou Tiantian's friend, You Qingshu."
Hou Tiantian frowned slightly. You Qingshu referred to her as a friend, not his "girlfriend." She knew exactly what his intentions were. However, she dared not say it out loud, as she was afraid of angering You Qingshu.
Lin Ziyi smiled at You Qingshu's outstretched hand. "Hello," she said, but did not shake it.
You Qingshu's expression turned somewhat grim. "What, Miss Lin, do you look down on me?"
Lin Ziyi didn't know how to answer. Ye Tian said, "Birds of a feather flock together. You and that Hou Tiantian are a perfect match."
You Qingshu was furious. "Are you talking about me? Do you know who I am?"
Ye Tian replied, "I'm not interested in who you are."
You Qingshu sneered, "The smaller the person, the bolder they are. But I won't stoop to your level." With that, he returned to his seat.
The sudden quiet in the room was replaced by liveliness again. Some people greeted Lin Ziyi, and she responded to each one.
Luo Xiao said, "Old classmates, I've arranged the banquet here. Let's have a good drink later."
Zhang Jiliang chuckled, "No rush. How about we play a game first?"
Everyone looked at him. He continued, "Let's play a game of truth or dare. You all brought your significant others, didn't you? This game will be so much fun."
Hearing this, everyone found it quite interesting. Most agreed. A few who initially didn't want to play, seeing their boyfriends or girlfriends present, found it difficult to refuse.
Thus, everyone sat in a circle in the living room, placing their phones on the table. The rule of the game was that whoever received a phone call, text message, or online message had to make it public.
Undoubtedly, this meant sharing one's secrets with everyone, which carried risks.
You Qingshu seemed to disdain this and sat alone to the side. Hou Tiantian naturally wouldn't participate and could only accompany him.
The waitstaff brought snacks and drinks. The group chatted and reminisced about the past while waiting for messages.
Suddenly, one of the phones chimed. Zhang Jiliang picked up the phone and said with a smile, "It's a private message. I'll read it out."
The phone belonged to a young woman. She smiled and said, "Read it. My heart is pure, and my world is wide."
Zhang Jiliang read, "You have been matched with a high-quality male. Please open the link to select your desired partner promptly. Xin Ai Wang."
The young woman's face instantly turned pale. She had forgotten that she had registered on a matchmaking website! Beside her, a bespectacled young man's face turned white as he silently looked at the woman.
Zhang Jiliang quickly said, "Oh, it's just an advertisement. Haha, let's wait for the next one."
As soon as he put down the phone, Lin Ziyi's phone rang. Zhang Jiliang's eyes lit up. "Lin, the campus beauty, shall I put it on speaker?"
Lin Ziyi smiled. "Sure."
The call was answered by Lin Ziyi's secretary. "General Manager Lin, there's a signing project tomorrow. Can you come back?"
Lin Ziyi replied, "I'll give you an answer tomorrow. If I can't make it back, have Manager Zhou sign it on my behalf."
"Yes. General Manager Lin, please enjoy yourself."
Hearing this, everyone was astonished. Zhang Jiliang asked in surprise, "Lin, the great beauty, you're already 'General Manager Lin.' Tell us about it."