At this moment, a young woman dressed in a black bodycon dress, looking very alluring, glanced at Shangguan Xiner and said with a bit of a snide tone, "Xiner, youâve been standing here for quite a while. Could it be that youâre waiting for your boyfriend?"
"Shangguan Xiner has a boyfriend now?"
The group of men and women all turned their gazes toward Shangguan Xiner.
"Wasnât it rumored that Shangguan Xiner just broke up with Bai Yandong a few days ago? She has a boyfriend so quickly? That is unexpected."
"I really wonder what Shangguan Xinerâs new boyfriend looks like, to make the school belle give up our young master Bai."
Some of the classmates attending the gathering were discussing amongst themselves.
Just then, the roar of a powerful engine sounded, followed by a blue Lamborghini speeding in and stopping right at the entrance.
The door lifted up, and out stepped a young man in a white Armani suit, wearing a Rolex, with an attractive hairstyle, radiating the air of nobility.
Handsome, wealthy, the epitome of tall, rich, and handsome. He was Shangguan Xinerâs ex-boyfriend, Bai Yandong.
The moment Bai Yandong made his entrance, he immediately drew the attention of the female classmates, especially the woman in the black bodycon dress, who upon seeing Bai Yandong went straight up to him, cooing flirtatiously, "Young Master Bai."
However, Bai Yandong blatantly ignored the woman, walking straight toward Shangguan Xiner and smiling, "Xiner, I thought you werenât going to come. I didnât expect you to show up after all."
"If it werenât for Su Minâs sake, I wouldnât have come," Shangguan Xiner said indifferently.
"Regardless, Iâm glad youâre here. Is everyone present? Since everyoneâs here, letâs go inside and get ready for the meal," Bai Yandong said.
The woman in the black bodycon dress came over, her eyes flashing a hint of resentment as she looked at Shangguan Xiner and then said with a smile, "Our Miss Shangguanâs boyfriend hasnât arrived yet."
"Boyfriend?"
Bai Yandongâs eyes hardened, and he glanced at Shangguan Xiner. Thinking of the man who had appeared that day, his expression turned somewhat unsightly.
Right then, a white BMW drove up, the door opened, and Ye Luo stepped out of the car.
Seeing Ye Luo, Shangguan Xinerâs face lit up with joy, and she quickly walked up to him.
"Youâre here," Shangguan Xiner said with a smile as she looked at Ye Luo.
"Sorry, I got held up by something and arrived late," Ye Luo apologized to Shangguan Xiner.
"Itâs okay, Iâm just glad you came," Shangguan Xiner was not at all bothered.
Meanwhile, the classmates at the gathering all turned their eyes to Ye Luo, their gazes flickering.
"So this is Miss Shangguanâs new boyfriend. Heâs not bad looking, but it seems his conditions arenât that great. Heâs only driving a BMW worth a few hundred thousand, which is far from Young Master Baiâs Lamborghini," the woman in the black dress said sarcastically once more.
"Wang Yan, donât push your luck," Shangguan Xiner spoke up, seeming somewhat annoyed.
"What, did I say something wrong?" Wang Yan hummed dismissively, then looked at Bai Yandong with adoration and said, "Young Master Bai, I think this Shangguan Xiner is no good. She actually broke up with you over such a guy, itâs truly her loss."
Bai Yandongâs eyes flashed with a sinister expression, his face somewhat icy as he said in a deep voice, "Now that everyone is here, letâs go in."
Subsequently, the group made their way into the hotel.
"Iâm sorry, Ye Luo," Shangguan Xiner said as she looked at Ye Luo.
"Itâs okay, letâs go in," Ye Luo replied without any dissatisfaction, and the two walked in directly.
Soon, the group of twenty-something people followed a waiter straight to a huge private room in the hotel, where three tables were already set up.
"Wow, what a luxurious private room! This is my first time dining in such a high-end hotel," someone exclaimed.
"Yeah, if it werenât for having a classmate like Bai Shao, Iâm afraid Iâd never come here to eat in my life," another added.
Many expressed their amazement while simultaneously flattering Bai Yandong, much to his enjoyment.
"Everyone, please take your seats. You can order whatever you like tonight; itâs all on me. After eating, weâll go for drinks. Thereâs a very large bar above the hotel where we can all have a good time," Bai Yandong said with an air of magnanimity.
"Bai Shao is mighty, Bai Shao is domineering!"
The crowd cheered excitedly, their eyes filled with admiration for Bai Yandong, and some of the women gazed at him with undisguised affection.
"Xiner, come sit here," Bai Yandong said, pointing to a seat next to the head of the table for Shangguan Xiner.
"No need, Iâm fine sitting here," Shangguan Xiner replied, taking a seat next to her sister Su Min, while Ye Luo naturally sat on the other side.
A sharp look flickered in Bai Yandongâs eyes. Wang Yan soon sat beside Bai Yandong, continuously batting her eyelashes at him, but unfortunately, he paid her no attention.
"By the way, we only met in passing last time, and I still donât know what Mr. Ye does for a living, or how you came to know Xiner," Bai Yandong said, fixing his gaze on Ye Luo.
"Iâm just a humble security guard, nothing worth mentioning," Ye Luo replied indifferently.
"So, youâre a security guard. I thought you didnât look like anyone of importance. But for a security guard to be able to drive a BMW is indeed quite out of the ordinary. That car isnât something you picked up from a second-hand market to save face, is it?" Wang Yan said with a disdainful look in her eyes, her tone full of mockery.
Anger flashed in Shangguan Xinerâs eyes as she glared at Wang Yan.
"Itâs okay, Xiner, donât mind her," Su Min advised from the side.
"Hmph, I think you only belong with these low-class people," Wang Yan continued.
"Youâre going too far, Wang Yan. If you keep this up, weâll have to leave," Shangguan Xiner snapped back, prompting others to look their way.
"Enough, Wang Yan, shut it. If you donât want to eat, you can leave," Bai Yandong said angrily, staring at Wang Yan, who swiftly turned pale and didnât dare to speak anymore.
The meal quickly concluded, and although Shangguan Xiner was planning to leave with Ye Luo right away, Bai Yandong spoke up, "Xiner, itâs still early, why rush off? How about going up to the bar and having some fun?"
"Yeah, Xiner, Iâve never been to a bar before, come with me," Su Min said, pulling on Shangguan Xinerâs hand, a peculiar look flickering in her eyes.
"This..." Shangguan Xiner hesitated.
"Go ahead, itâll be fine with me here," Ye Luo said, smiling reassuringly.