Zhang Man opened her mouth, but ultimately just snorted coldly and turned away.

Seeing Zhang Man get put in her place, Qin Xiaoyu couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Hahaha, Zhang Man totally had that coming!" she exclaimed. "She's like a disease, always coming over here to demand attention for no reason. It's disgusting!"

Hearing this, Liu Ergou couldn't help but ask, "Hey, uh... what's the deal with that Zhang Man? Why does she always come over to bother Yun Xi?"

Qin Xiaoyu didn't hold back, telling Liu Ergou the whole story.

Apparently, Zhang Man had always dreamed of marrying into a wealthy family and becoming a rich socialite. So, she set her sights on the class's sole rich kid, Sun Yunxing. But Sun Yunxing wasn't interested in her at all; he only had eyes for Liu Yunxi. Zhang Man eventually found out and started constantly trying to cause trouble for Liu Yunxi.

However, Liu Yunxi was too exceptional at school, and plenty of people were willing to speak up for her. As a result, Zhang Man was no match for her. Often, before Liu Yunxi could even say a word, Zhang Man would be berated by others until she scurried away in disgrace.

After hearing all this, Liu Ergou couldn't help but sneer. That Zhang Man sure has some lofty ambitions. While she's not bad-looking, she's leagues below Liu Yunxi.

Just as Liu Ergou, having understood the situation, was about to comfort Liu Yunxi, the whispering crowd suddenly fell silent. The students willingly parted, creating a path down the middle.

A man in a white suit, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and carrying a refined air, walked through the crowd and quickly stopped in front of Liu Ergou's group.

The man's eyes lit up when he saw Liu Yunxi, and he spoke with deep affection, "Yun Xi, you're finally here! I've been waiting for so long!"

"Do you know…"

Just as the man was about to launch into a long speech, Liu Yunxi looked up and cut him off.

"Stop! Save your long-winded speech! Sun Yunxing, I don't want to hear your nonsense! I've told you many times, ever since your mother came to see me, there's absolutely zero possibility between us. I'm not worthy of joining a prestigious family like your Sun Family!"

"I'm just an ordinary woman. Just let me go, okay?"

"Look at that Zhang Man over there. She's always liked you, why don't you marry her? The two of you should just get together and be done with it!"

Hearing this, Liu Ergou finally realized the man before him was the so-called Young Master Sun, Sun Yunxing, who had been relentlessly pursuing Liu Yunxi.

Upon hearing Liu Yunxi's words, Sun Yunxing's face turned green. He hastily tried to explain, "Listen to me, Yun Xi! It's all a misunderstanding! I didn't want what happened with my mom to happen, and I've talked to her since that day! She's agreed to let us be together now, so please, say yes!"

"I promise that I…"

Before Sun Yunxing could finish, Liu Ergou stood up and blocked his view of Liu Yunxi.

"Alright, pal, that's enough. Can't you see that my Yun Xi doesn't want anything to do with you? How does that saying go? A man should be a gentleman, not whine like a woman!"

At that, Qin Xiaoyu couldn't help but snort with laughter. She had never heard that saying in her entire life. He must have made it up on the spot.

Sun Yunxing frowned, looking up at Liu Ergou, who towered a full head over him.

"And you are?"

Liu Ergou replied instantly, "I'm Liu Yunxi's boyfriend. Am I making myself clear?"

At those words, Sun Yunxing's expression immediately darkened. However, he didn't say anything nasty. He just said, "Oh, so you're Yun Xi's boyfriend. Fine. I hope you enjoy the party."

"Help yourself."

Before Liu Ergou could respond to Sun Yunxing's words, Zhang Man, who had left earlier, suddenly reappeared. She pointed a finger at Liu Ergou and said spitefully, "Listen up, you dirt farmer! Everything at this class reunion was carefully prepared by Young Master Sun! A lot of this stuff is something you couldn't afford even if you farmed for ten lifetimes! So take this chance to eat up! And remember, you have Young Master Sun to thank for being able to eat any of this!"

With that, Zhang Man stared at Liu Ergou with a challenging gaze.

Liu Ergou, however, didn't have much of a reaction. Zhang Man is acting like a performing clown. I really can't be bothered to argue with her. It's like the old saying goes: if a dog bites you, you don't bite it back, right? That's exactly how I see Zhang Man.

When Zhang Man saw Liu Ergou remain silent, she assumed he was too scared to talk back and prepared to mock him further. However, before she could open her mouth again, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open once more.

A woman dressed to the nines walked in. After entering, she looked around with a puzzled expression.

"Huh? These aren't the right people. Why is it a bunch of kids?"

The word "kids" drew everyone's attention, and all eyes turned toward the woman.

When Sun Yunxing saw her, his face lit up with surprise. He hurried over to her and said in a fawning tone, "President He, I didn't expect to meet you here! This is truly an honor! Are you here on business? Is there anything I can help you with?"

However, the woman paid Sun Yunxing's words no mind at all. Instead, she walked briskly over to Liu Ergou and tapped him gently on the shoulder.

"Hey! Er Gou! What are you doing here? If you hadn't looked my way, I might not have even recognized you!"

Liu Ergou was surprised to see the woman too. He hadn't expected to run into He Mingxue here. However, he didn't say anything in return.

When Liu Ergou didn't speak, He Mingxue grew anxious.

"Er Gou! Have you forgotten who I am? It was that day I went to the county town on business! I ran into that shrew, remember?"

Watching He Mingxue hurriedly explain herself to Liu Ergou, Sun Yunxing was utterly shocked. He couldn't understand it. How could a country bumpkin like Liu Ergou possibly know a big shot like He Mingxue? And she was explaining herself so frantically, as if she were terrified he wouldn't recognize her. Could it be... that this Liu Ergou isn't some country bumpkin after all?

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