Seeing Liu Yunxi's chagrined expression, Liu Ergou was a little confused, not understanding why she would make such a face.

"Uh, Yun Xi, what's with that expression? Do these clothes not suit me? Or do I look bad in them?"

Hearing Liu Ergou's questions, Liu Yunxi hurriedly looked up and explained, "No, no, no, Er Gou, you're overthinking things. It's not that the clothes look bad on you, nor are they inappropriate!"

"On the contrary, the clothes are very suitable, and you look great in them! I just forgot that your voice is a bit gruff, which creates a slight contrast with the refined outfit!"

Upon hearing her explanation, Liu Ergou finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He'd thought the clothes didn't suit him, but it turned out to be just an issue with his voice.

"Whew, you scared me! So it's just my voice that doesn't fit. I was really thinking the clothes were all wrong!"

With that, Liu Ergou looked down to inspect the outfit he was wearing. After a moment, he asked curiously, "Yun Xi, these clothes feel really comfortable. They must not have been cheap, right?"

Liu Yunxi nodded.

"They are a little pricey. Your outfit is worth over 10,000. But who cares about the price? It looks perfect on you!"

The mention of "over 10,000" made Liu Ergou's jaw drop.

Holy crap!

How can these clothes be so expensive—over 10,000! I always thought only women's clothes were this pricey. I never imagined men's clothes could be just as bad! They're not much better than women's apparel.

Just as Liu Ergou was about to say more, Liu Yunxi glanced down at her watch.

"Alright, alright, let's stop chatting. It's about time, let's hurry to the reunion!" she said. "The hotel I booked a room in is very close to the reunion venue, just a five or six-minute walk away! Let's go, let's go! We should try to get there early!"

Hearing this, Liu Ergou stopped asking questions and followed Liu Yunxi downstairs. Just as they were about to set off, Liu Yunxi suddenly turned around as if she'd just remembered something.

"Oh right, Er Gou, I almost forgot to tell you!" she said. "Try not to talk too much with some of our classmates. They're all a bunch of snobs. If they find out you're a farmer, they'll definitely make some snide remarks."

"Just ignore them and sit there. Leave everything to me!"

Although her words felt a bit awkward, Liu Ergou knew she meant well, so he nodded in agreement.

The two then headed for the hotel, one walking after the other. After about a ten-minute walk, they stopped in front of an upscale hotel.

Seeing the place, Liu Ergou raised his eyebrows. "Tsk, this hotel looks pretty nice! Hey, Yun Xi, who's paying for this meal?"

Without turning her head, Liu Yunxi replied, "I don't know, but it's not me. I'm broke; there's no way I could afford to eat here! If I had to foot the bill, they'd probably have to keep me here as collateral!"

Liu Yunxi's words made Liu Ergou blink twice before he broke into a laugh.

It was now seven o'clock, and the sun had completely set. The streetlights had flickered on, casting a spectrum of colors that gave the evening a unique charm.

Just then, a woman's voice rang out from the entrance of the upscale hotel.

"Yun Xi! Over here, over here! I'm here!"

Before Liu Ergou could even look toward the voice, he saw a sweet-faced girl running briskly in their direction. Soon, she reached them.

The girl quite naturally hooked her arm through Liu Yunxi's and started pulling her toward the hotel. As they walked, she chattered, "Yun Xi, what took you so long? I've been waiting for ages! Let me tell you, you're the last one to arrive! All our classmates are already here, waiting just for you!"

Liu Yunxi smiled and replied, "Alright, alright, I get it. Everyone's waiting for me! But can you let go of me for a second? Don't drag me along like this; my boyfriend is still behind us!"

The previously giggling girl froze on the spot, the word "boyfriend" wiping the smile from her face and replacing it with pure surprise.

"What? Yun Xi, we've barely been graduated for any time at all, and you already have a boyfriend! How is that even possible? Back in school, you always..."

The girl didn't get to finish her sentence, silenced by a sharp glare from Liu Yunxi.

Immediately after, Liu Yunxi pried her arm free, walked over to Liu Ergou's side, and affectionately looped her arm through his. A blissful smile spread across her face.

"Let me introduce you. This is my boyfriend, Liu Ergou!" she said, gesturing to him. Then, she pointed to the other girl. "And this is my university roommate, Qin Xiaoyu!"

After the introduction, Liu Ergou smiled and offered a simple greeting.

"Hello!"

Qin Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment. After a good ten seconds, she finally managed to reply with a quiet, "Hello."

The three of them then headed into the hotel, with Liu Yunxi and Qin Xiaoyu walking ahead and Liu Ergou following behind.

As they walked, Qin Xiaoyu couldn't help but lean in toward Liu Yunxi. "Wow, Yun Xi, is that guy behind us really your boyfriend? I distinctly remember you saying that you would never, ever get a boyfriend, and yet here you are with one! Tsk tsk!"

Qin Xiaoyu's words made Liu Yunxi blush.

"Shut it, Xiaoyu! No one will think you're mute if you keep quiet!" she retorted. "That was school, and this is now! How can you confuse the two? And to think you'd use what I said back then to tease me now... You're really asking for it!"

Hearing this, Qin Xiaoyu playfully stuck out her tongue, but her expression turned serious the very next second. The abrupt change caught Liu Yunxi completely off guard.

Before Liu Yunxi could say a word, Qin Xiaoyu lowered her voice and asked with a stern look, "Yun Xi, what does your boyfriend do for a living?"

The sudden question puzzled Liu Yunxi; she couldn't understand why Qin Xiaoyu would ask such a thing.

"Huh? Xiaoyu, why are you suddenly asking this?"

When Liu Yunxi didn't answer, Qin Xiaoyu stamped her foot in frustration.

"Oh, come on, never mind why! Just tell me what your boyfriend does!"

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