Chapter 608: You Take Your Seat

Lin Fan found a parking spot, parked the rented Xia Li, and got out of the car.

Coincidentally, an Audi A8 parked next door, and a young man and woman got out of the car.

The young man immediately noticed Lin Fan, who was dressed in shabby clothes, getting out of the Xia Li.

The young man instantly showed a disdainful expression: "As expected, just a poor loser. Look at that outfit, probably just came straight from the fields, right? Really lowering the standard of this school celebration. If it were me, I’d be too embarrassed to come. Why bother when you’re not even invited!"

As the young man spoke, he eyed Lin Fan contemptuously, making it clear that these words were directed at Lin Fan.

Lin Fan made a gesture as if swatting a fly and chuckled, "Why is there a fly buzzing around as soon as I get out? What a big fly!"

The young man heard this, realizing Lin Fan was clearly referring to him, calling him a mere noisy fly.

This country bumpkin actually dared to talk back!

The young man was instantly annoyed, his face darkened, and he scolded, "Hillbilly, what did you say?"

Lin Fan smiled, "I said there’s a fly buzzing. Are you identifying yourself with that?"

"You! Filthy bumpkin, believe it or not, I’ll beat you to death!" the young man threatened, making a move as if to charge at Lin Fan.

"Xiao Ming, don’t mess around. We’re here for the school celebration, keep out of trouble. Let’s go!" the young woman suddenly spoke up, stopping the young man.

Lin Fan’s gaze fell on the young woman’s face, slightly stunned. Although she looked a bit different from before, Lin Fan recognized her at a glance.

Lai Xiaomei!

She was the dream goddess of countless men from middle school through high school, Lai Xiaomei!

The old Lai Xiaomei was not only pure and cute but also a top student, truly outstanding.

Lin Fan also couldn’t help having a crush on Lai Xiaomei back then. Because of this, Lin Fan had a deep impression of her and could still recognize her instantly to this day.

Just like Chen Xinxing had said, Lai Xiaomei looks even better now, whether she’s grown into her looks or has used one of Asia’s four notorious practices: plastic surgery. Lai Xiaomei’s face has become sharper, and with the professional attire, she seems less naive and more like a competent career woman.

However, Lai Xiaomei obviously didn’t recognize Lin Fan. Even though Lin Fan felt a sense of familiarity to her, it only ended with a familiar face, and eventually, she didn’t recall Lin Fan’s name.

The young man pointed at Lin Fan and said, "If my sister didn’t stop me, I’d have knocked you down on the spot!"

How could Lin Fan be afraid of a pretentious young man? This young man seemed to be Lai Xiaomei’s brother, but even so, Lin Fan didn’t plan to give face.

"You can try, but I’m afraid you won’t knock me down, instead, like swatting a fly, I’d swat you dead." Lin Fan smiled.

"You!" The young man was furious. He never expected that this filthy bumpkin could be tougher than him, which really pissed him off, but due to his sister, he didn’t dare to act rashly.

"Filthy bumpkin, just you wait, this isn’t over!" the young man threatened, then left with Lai Xiaomei.

Lai Xiaomei only glanced at Lin Fan without looking again. Although Lin Fan felt familiar to her, she obviously wasn’t intending to recognize him. After all, from his shabby attire, Lin Fan was clearly a poor loser, not worth her time.

Lai Xiaomei didn’t take the initiative to recognize him, and Lin Fan also acted as if he hadn’t recognized her, smiled, and prepared to walk away.

There are only two possibilities for Lai Xiaomei not to recognize him: either she doesn’t recognize him anymore, or she recognizes him but pretends not to.

No matter which it is, Lin Fan sees no need to take the initiative. If it’s the first, she doesn’t recognize him anymore, indicating he’s just a forgotten past to her, so what’s the point in recognizing? If it’s the second, she’s pretending not to recognize him, then there’s even less reason to, as Lin Fan won’t put a warm face to a cold reception.

"Ah, look, it’s Lai Xiaomei!"

"I heard she’s invited by the school as an outstanding alumnus this time."

"She was truly exceptional, a top student during school, and now she’s made something of herself!"

"Really envious, she’s what they call the golden girl!"

Lai Xiaomei’s appearance immediately drew attention from around, and people started looking over, gossiping, all praising Lai Xiaomei.

A middle-aged man in a suit approached Lai Xiaomei respectfully with a smile, "Hello Miss Lai, I’m the guest reception manager. Welcome to the centenary celebration. Please follow me."

Lai Xiaomei and the young man then followed the middle-aged man into the school.

Distinguished guests indeed receive special reception and hospitality.

The young man felt proud, glanced at everyone with superiority, even his walking carried an air of confidence.

Lin Fan, paying no more attention to Lai Xiaomei at this point, turned his head, saw Jia Xiaoling, and walked towards a group of old classmates.

"Hello everyone." Lin Fan greeted with a smile. Although many years had passed, with a glance, Lin Fan still recognized quite a few people, though some seemed familiar, but he couldn’t remember their names.

Seeing Lin Fan approaching, these classmates all showed somewhat awkward expressions. Since they found out that Lin Fan drove a Xia Li, they had lost enthusiasm for him, even reluctant to greet him.

After all, Lin Fan was driving a Xia Li and wearing such clothes, clearly a poor loser.

A poor loser couldn’t bring them any benefits, so naturally, they lacked enthusiasm.

"Haha, Lin Fan, it’s been a while, remember me? I’m Liu Qiang!"

However, it was Liu Qiang who showed a different enthusiasm, smiling as he spoke.

Among everyone, upon learning that Lin Fan arrived by car, the most anxious was Liu Qiang. He was worried Lin Fan would steal his spotlight.

Seeing that Lin Fan drove a Xia Li, Liu Qiang was relieved, instantly regained his confidence, and secretly rejoiced.

Knowing Lin Fan was doing worse than him, he felt at ease.

Lin Fan smiled, "Brother Qiang, how could I not recognize you."

"Lin Fan, nice car!" Liu Qiang smiled, patting Lin Fan on the shoulder.

Usually, unless one feels superior, they wouldn’t make this gesture.

Lin Fan said, "It’s rented."

Hearing this, everyone was stunned for a moment, some wanted to laugh, feeling that Lin Fan was poorer than they thought, not even owning a car, and still needing to rent such a shabby one!

Some people thought Lin Fan was lying because the car was too shabby, afraid of embarrassment, so he claimed it was rented!

But regardless of the case, driving such a shabby Xia Li was embarrassing enough.

Liu Qiang was in the latter camp, thinking Lin Fan was just saving face, unwilling to admit all he could afford was this broken car, hence deceiving everyone by saying it was rented.