Since that day, Xiao Bailiang no longer stayed in the dormitory, and I couldn't even see him in class.
I never expected that the next time I would see him would be at a business banquet.
The attendees of the banquet were all prominent figures in the business world, each coming from a respectable background and possessing their own skills.
The adults discussed the recent fluctuations in the stock market, while the young people gathered to talk about new energy projects.
Every face was filled with confidence and brightness.
However, Xiao Bailiang, adorned with big brand logos and a look of panic all over his face, seemed completely out of place here.
While others chatted about the latest games, he awkwardly chimed in to say he had just upgraded to a top-tier computer and graphics card.
When the girls gossiped, he joined in to mock someone he didn't even know, going overboard with his insults.
When several ladies talked about their pet dogs, he grinned widely and mentioned that he had eaten dog meat, which made one of the ladies cry out of anger.
The banquet had just begun, and he had already managed to annoy everyone.
His companion An Zhizhi's parents looked like they wanted to find a hole to hide in, and even An Zhizhi signaled for him to quickly shut up.
After being scolded, he spotted me not far away and immediately walked over with his head held high.
"How about that? I told you one day I would be richer than you."
"This suit I'm wearing is the latest style of the season. Look at what you're wearing, some cheap knockoff with no brand."
I took a sip of my drink and casually replied, "This is custom-made, of course it doesn't have a brand."
At that moment, a flamboyantly dressed woman walked straight towards us.
She stared at me intently and said, "Long time no see."
I looked around, trying to recall who she was, but I couldn't remember her at all.
She seemed a bit annoyed and deliberately raised her voice, "Can't remember? I'm Mu Qingqing! I even wrote you a love letter when we were kids!"
Hearing the mention of a love letter suddenly jogged my memory; indeed, someone had written me a love letter back then.
But that girl was sharp-tongued and bullied our classmates every day, so I never opened that letter.
After so many years, I had completely forgotten about her. I didn't expect she would still remember, and with her having undergone plastic surgery, I truly didn't recognize her.
Feeling awkward, I greeted her quickly and made an excuse to leave.
Before I left, I caught a glimpse of her exchanging flirtatious glances with Xiao Bailiang.
But when I turned my face away, the two of them immediately returned to normal.
As the banquet reached its climax, An Zhizhi's parents stood in the center of the stage and announced that An Zhizhi was engaged to Xiao Bailiang.
There was an uproar in the audience, but everyone still applauded and offered their blessings.
Recalling the subtle expressions between Xiao Bailiang and Mu Qingqing just now, a bad premonition surged in my heart.
After the banquet, I privately approached An Zhizhi and told her about this matter in detail.
But she pointed her finger at me and scolded, "Gu Tianjun, I won't hold it against you for our friendship growing up together, but if you smear Xiao Bailiang again in the future, I won't be polite. He is now my fiancé!"
I clenched my fists tightly, repeatedly asking her why she wouldn't believe me.
She didn't answer, but her gaze was filled with disdain and contempt.
It was as if I were a villain who only knew how to slander others behind their backs.
But I clearly hadn't done anything wrong.
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