Gu Xiaofei seemed to have picked out that sky-blue dress especially for today, making her look exceptionally beautiful. Yet, her gaze was fixed on Xiao Jun. I could sense that Gu Xiaofei might have a thing for him. I thought to myself, "Could Gu Xiaofei be into older men?"
Xiao Jun, on the other hand, didn't even glance at her; he seemed more interested in the food on the table. It looked like he hadn't had a feast like this in a long time. I couldn't understand what connection Gu Xiaofei might have with him.
What surprised me even more was how Shen Minhong, sitting next to Xiao Jun, seemed to be paying him special attention. I was even more puzzled about Xiao Jun's background, wondering what made him worth the attention of two attractive women.
Then, the guy with glasses stood up and said, "Cheers to the eighth anniversary of our graduation from Nanzhou University." Only then did I realize Gu Xiaofei was from Nanzhou University, a prestigious school in Nanzhou City that's tough to get into. It seemed like all her classmates had become industry elites, except for Xiao Jun, who appeared somewhat out of place.
He looked down on his luck, as if things hadn't gone well for him. Yet, everyone there seemed to respect him rather than look down on him. In a society driven by materialism, such respect likely indicated that Xiao Jun had a strong background. Or maybe I was wrong.
Typically, reunions are a great time to reminisce about youthful days, but everyone seemed to avoid talking about the past, as if dodging something. I sensed an awkwardness, realizing this reunion wasn't as simple as it seemed.
As the event neared its end, Gu Xiaofei stood up, raised her glass, and said to Xiao Jun, "Cheers to you, handsome." I scrutinized Xiao Jun, who lacked any aura of a handsome guy. He waved his hand and said, "Do I still look like a handsome guy now?" His words made everyone laugh.
The guy with glasses came over, patted Xiao Jun's shoulder, and said, "Xiao Jun, who doesn't know you were the number one heartthrob at Nanzhou University? Shen Minhong and Gu Xiaofei almost fought over you back then."
Xiao Jun waved his hand and said, "Ah, let's not talk about the past." If I hadn't overheard their conversation, I wouldn't have guessed Xiao Jun had such charm. No wonder Gu Xiaofei dressed up today; it was for Xiao Jun. She might be disappointed seeing Xiao Jun like this now.
But I was wrong, as Gu Xiaofei kept flirting with Xiao Jun, clearly interested in him. Suddenly, the reunion began to break up into pairs. I realized this wasn't a reunion; it was a search for romantic partners. Perhaps that was Gu Xiaofei's goal for organizing this event.
Soon, only Xiao Jun, Gu Xiaofei, Shen Minhong, and I were left. I knew we were the main focus of this reunion. Gu Xiaofei said to Xiao Jun, "Handsome, you have a choice now: pick Shen Minhong or me. Think carefully."
Xiao Jun looked at Gu Xiaofei in surprise and asked, "Don't you have a boyfriend?" Gu Xiaofei laughed, a carefree laugh that I could feel. "I can have my boyfriend accompany Shen Minhong."
When she said that, I realized Gu Xiaofei's true intentions. I had to admit, she was a ruthless woman. The main purpose of this reunion was clearly Xiao Jun. No wonder nobody dared to underestimate him despite his current state. She wanted to rekindle old flames with Xiao Jun.
But what about Shen Minhong? I suddenly thought of myself. Perhaps Gu Xiaofei invited me to deal with Shen Minhong. Back in school, Shen Minhong was undeniably the school beauty, evident from their conversation. Gu Xiaofei wanted to turn the pure school beauty into someone worthless, her ultimate goal. This realization was terrifying.
I hoped Xiao Jun would stand firm and leave with Shen Minhong, freeing me from involvement. But Gu Xiaofei's allure was strong, especially her wealth, which every man desires. I wasn't sure if Xiao Jun could resist such temptation. I hoped he had the courage he once did as a campus heartthrob and would leave with Shen Minhong.
But Xiao Jun didn't. This man, resembling a middle-aged uncle, lacked his former courage and chose to succumb to reality. "Alright, I'll go with you tonight," Xiao Jun said casually, taking Gu Xiaofei's hand.
I had imagined countless times how it would feel to be with Gu Xiaofei, but someone else would experience it first. Watching Xiao Jun and Gu Xiaofei disappear, I felt a sense of indescribable loss.
Then Shen Minhong smiled at me and said, "Let's go too!" I was shocked, realizing she meant to spend the night with me. I widened my eyes and asked, "Where to?"
Shen Minhong chuckled and said, "Wherever you want to go, we'll go!" Her straightforward words made it clear what was happening, and I realized my thoughts had been too simple. I was in a tough spot now.
Seeing my troubled expression, Shen Minhong asked, "Didn't Gu Xiaofei tell you we have reunions like this twice a year?" I knew nothing about Gu Xiaofei's plans, so I shook my head.
Shen Minhong tapped my forehead and said, "You country bumpkin, don't you know the real purpose of these reunions?" I wasn't dumb, and her words made me realize these reunions were for fun and pleasure. These people had flings in school, and now they were reigniting old flames. I thought it made sense.
Shen Minhong continued, "Life's pressures are intense, so we need to let loose sometimes. Enjoy life while we can!" It seemed she was trying to enlighten me. At that moment, I thought of my wife and her handsome classmate. My wife had recently attended a reunion; could it have ended the same way, with her rekindling an old flame?
The thought was painful, like a knife twisting in my heart. Seeing my hesitation, Shen Minhong continued, "Are you in or out? If not, I need to go home and be with my husband!"
If I was cheated on, couldn't I be with someone else's wife? With that thought, I felt more courageous and said to Shen Minhong, "You're so beautiful; I'd be lucky to find someone like you." Shen Minhong laughed more heartily, and I found her even more alluring.
"Handsome, I've booked a room. Come with me!" Her words made my heart race. Once in the room, Shen Minhong removed her dress, revealing her sexy figure, and said, "I'll shower first. You can watch TV while you wait."
She then went into the bathroom, and soon, the sound of running water filled the room. Lying on the bed, I couldn't focus on the TV. This was my first time with a woman other than my wife, and it was indescribable. I had always considered myself a decent man, and I didn't know how I ended up in this situation.
I thought Shen Minhong would finish her shower quickly, but after half an hour, she hadn't come out. Then I heard a knock on the door. Annoyed, I asked, "Who is it?"
The person outside didn't answer, just kept knocking. I thought it might be a staff member offering special services. I knew these people could be persistent, so I opened the door to send them away.
But when I opened the door, I was stunned. A familiar figure stood before me. I couldn't believe my eyes or the absurdity of the situation. Standing there was my wife, Lu Wan.
I was dumbfounded, feeling like I had been hit with a heavy blow. My wife had come to catch me in the act. Sweat instantly broke out on my forehead.
"Wife, what are you doing here?" Before I could finish speaking, Lu Wan stormed into the room. The first thing she saw was Shen Minhong's dress, lying innocently on the single bed. I was caught red-handed, and there was no way to explain.
Lu Wan's face was icy as she said, "Well, Zhao Jian, how could you do this to me?"