8 PM the next evening, Grand Universe Hotel.
Feng Tao drove his newly purchased BMW 5 series, with Tian Lili, to the hotel.
When Feng Tao arrived, classmates at the entrance came over.
"President Feng, impressive! Already driving a BMW?"
"Truly worthy of being President Feng, becoming a general manager so quickly, and now driving a BMW."
Seeing that brand-new BMW, many classmates couldn't help but admire.
Feng Tao chuckled: "Haha, don't flatter me. It's just a BMW. Many friends I know drive Ferraris."
"By the way, why haven't our class's golden couple, He Jia and Ye Chen, arrived?" some classmates asked.
"He Jia just messaged saying she's got a project discussion and will be late," a female classmate said.
Feng Tao said, "Today, I've booked a top-notch five-star hotel in Modu; all the chefs are five-star chefs from major cuisines, and the environment is luxurious. This meal costs over ten thousand."
"As expected of President Feng, truly extravagant."
"Yeah, Feng Tao must be earning a million a year now," Tian Lili said enviously.
A million a year?
The smiles on several classmates' faces gradually froze.
Most classmates here are still worried about their mortgage, while he's earning a million a year.
Seeing everyone's expressions, Feng Tao felt very pleased with himself.
Yes!
Success in showing off.
More and more classmates gathered at the hall entrance, making it lively.
They came from various fields, reminiscing about school times, but soon the topic shifted to sycophants.
"Wow, President Feng is amazing, becoming a general manager at such a young age."
"I just glanced at the menu, and one dish costs almost as much as my monthly salary."
"President Feng, you're so capable. In the future, think of us when you have lucrative opportunities."
Tian Lili, sitting next to Feng Tao, smiled and said, "Feng Tao just said he wants to bring me into his company as a sales department head."
"Haha, we're classmates, lending a hand is a must," Feng Tao said, full of pride.
Back then, Tian Lili was only slightly less attractive than He Jia; still, she was a beauty above 80 points.
After graduation, she worked hard, but there were too many women more beautiful and competent in society.
Tian Lili, despite her efforts, was just an ordinary worker.
Later, she bumped into Feng Tao, found out he was now a department manager in a listed company, and that's how she hooked up with him.
If hard work doesn't pay, why not rely on beauty to get a wealthy, influential man?
Feng Tao glanced around at his classmates, as if something occurred to him suddenly.
"Huh, how come Ye Chen hasn't arrived yet?"
Ye Chen and He Jia were the golden couple in the class, and all the girls secretly had a crush on him.
Back then, Feng Tao was furious, and learning that Ye Chen was just a DiDi driver, he had long planned to take revenge, with a grand show of how tides turn after thirty years.
"Yeah, why hasn't Ye Chen come?"
"The golden couple He Jia and Ye Chen are both absent."
"I even wrote him a love letter back then."
"Right, wonder how he's changed now—probably more handsome and manly."
A few girls talked about Ye Chen, eyes sparkling, feeling flustered.
The boys felt a bit down hearing the girls discuss this topic.
For three years in high school, he was the girls' only topic, and they were mere foils.
Listening to the girls' discussions, Feng Tao's expression grew more colorful.
"Actually, Lili and I bumped into him when buying a car a few days ago," Feng Tao said nonchalantly.
"Really? How is he doing now?"
"A former top student, handsome as well—is he now perhaps a domineering CEO?"
Tian Lili sneered, "Domineering CEO? You might not believe it, but he's driving DiDi now."
"What, driving DiDi? Can't believe Ye Chen's fallen so low."
"Yeah, he got into a 985 key university, right?"
The girls' faces showed shock.
Ye Chen was their male god.
In terms of academics and looks, both were top-notch.
The former male god now turned a DiDi driver!
The disparity was hard for many to believe.
Feng Tao sighed, "Ah, I didn't expect it either. His grades were on par with He Jia, but after graduation, it's like heaven and earth."
The girls' faces showed disappointment.
After all, seeing their idol now so downtrodden, it was hard to accept.
"Sorry, I'm late." A cheerful voice came from the hall entrance.
Ye Chen walked in, wearing a DiDi uniform.
Seeing his DiDi uniform, classmates exchanged glances.
Originally, they thought even if Ye Chen was driving DiDi, he'd change into a decent suit for the reunion.
That way, they'd still hold some expectations.
Unexpectedly, Ye Chen walked in directly in his DiDi uniform.
Feng Tao saw Ye Chen and laughed, "Ye Chen, on such an important day, you didn't even change clothes. Our class's girls are all waiting for you, their male god."
Ye Chen smiled, "I just finished a DiDi ride nearby, so I came straight over."
"Oh, oh! Driving DiDi is indeed tough. I heard recently a DiDi driver was robbed and killed—it's dangerous and doesn't earn much. Why did you choose to drive DiDi, Ye Chen?"
Feng Tao pretended to care about Ye Chen, but actually wanted to show everyone how miserable he was.
"I think it's pretty good, just need to be careful."
Ye Chen understood Feng Tao's thoughts.
Trying to step on him to find a sense of self? Picked the wrong person?