The atmosphere had suddenly become somewhat strange.
The two people with the best personalities took the initiative to break the awkwardness.
"We've met too few times. Ji Fei, do you not recognize us anymore? Haha, I'm Bai Xiaoxi, do you remember?"
Bai Xiaoxi, who happened to be sitting right next to Ji Fei, was warm and proactive.
Everyone present was actually four to five years older than Ji Fei, and Bai Xiaoxi spoke with a tone as if talking to a little sister.
But looking at her sweet, youthful appearance, Ji Fei thought she looked even younger than herself.
Bai Xiaoxi was a typical privileged beauty - naive, sweet, and sheltered. She was raised with doting parents, representing someone blessed with both good character and good fortune, naturally likeable.
The last time Ji Fei caused a scene by flipping a table, it had nearly affected Bai Xiaoxi, who was completely frightened. The fact that she could still be so warm now was partly out of respect for Qin Xian, and partly due to genuine curiosity about Ji Fei's dramatic change in personality.
"I'm her boyfriend, and also your husband's former college roommate, Yu Yue." Yu Yue embraced Bai Xiaoxi from behind, grinning with his handsome, sunny face.
Yu Yue appeared as carefree as Bai Xiaoxi, but he had actually lost his mother early in life, and constant replacement stepmothers had made him sensitive inside. Before meeting Bai Xiaoxi, he was actually a gloomy rich kid. It wasn't until he fell in love with Bai Xiaoxi at first sight that he was completely transformed, and they became known as the silly couple.
From college until now, even through periods of long-distance relationship, they remained passionately in love. They were considered a well-matched pair in their social circle, blessed and approved by everyone.
Looking at such a couple really did improve one's mood.
"Hello, of course I remember you. Your relationship is still as wonderful as ever."
[Not bad at all. Apart from Yu Yue's good-for-nothing father wanting to marry another young wife and being forced to come back for the wedding, the young couple had no worries and were even planning to discuss marriage.]
The silly couple loved nothing more than being praised for their relationship, and their fondness for Ji Fei instantly increased.
Bai Xiaoxi's eyes curved into crescents as she smiled: "Your relationship has improved too."
Qin Xian, who had been listening to Ji Fei's inner thoughts, suddenly felt an inexplicable joy when he heard Bai Xiaoxi's comment.
His expression softened almost imperceptibly.
The others at the table, who had thought Bai Xiaoxi was being careless with her words, were stunned by Qin Xian's reaction.
Ji Fei didn't criticize this statement, after all, compared to how the original Ji Fei had interacted with Qin Xian, she was at least trying not to make him hate her. All for the breakup fee!
However, Ji Fei understood that wasn't what Bai Xiaoxi meant.
[Now that she's said this... when Yu Zhi arrives later, won't it be awkward when she realizes? After all, she used to be close with Yu Zhi too. Such a soft and naive little bunny, it'll be quite entertaining to watch her get embarrassed later. Hehe~]
Qin Xian: ...
Looking at the still oblivious Bai Xiaoxi, Qin Xian felt Ji Fei was bullying her, but he had no proof.
Yu Yue remembered that Yu Zhi would be coming later, and to prevent his dear wife from feeling awkward later, he quickly changed the subject, saying to Ji Fei: "Do you remember the others? Let me introduce them."
Ji Fei had already turned to look at the others, as these two didn't have any juicy gossip.
"No need for introductions, I'll do it myself. Long time no see, I'm Jing Yan."
The one who spoke up was a refined, scholarly man wearing glasses. His demeanor was friendly and proper, though his gaze was profound. He was sitting next to Yu Yue, with an empty seat on his other side. He seemed to be the only single person present.
However, after greeting him, Ji Fei immediately turned to the woman sitting diagonally across. That woman had a cool and quiet exterior, sat with elegant posture, and wore uniquely designed jade jewelry that was luxurious without being flashy.
Seeing Ji Fei suddenly look her way, she was startled, not understanding why the attention had suddenly shifted to her.
Back where he sat, Jing Yan's body shifted slightly at this unexpected turn.
"You remember Cen Ting, ah, I know - is it because you heard she's about to become Jing Yan's cousin-in-law? We'll all be attending their wedding soon," Bai Xiaoxi said with a smile.
Qin Xian recalled the information Ji Fei had revealed earlier.
'Someone's object of unrequited love is about to marry their cousin.'
Mentioning the cousin, he immediately thought of how Jing Yan's cousin was getting married, but the bride was clearly their friend Cen Ting.
Although they were all friends in the same circle, there were varying degrees of closeness. According to Qin Xian's memory, Jing Yan and Cen Ting had barely spoken to each other even in college, and after graduation, they never met privately except at their group gatherings.
So even after guessing, Qin Xian couldn't be completely certain.
Until Ji Fei's inner thoughts rang out.
[Holy crap, this is incredible. Jing Yan has been secretly in love with Cen Ting for almost ten years, but in her eyes, they barely know each other. Not only does Cen Ting think this, but everyone in their circle thinks they're not close, just coincidentally connected through this marriage alliance. God, is Jing Yan a ninja turtle or what?]
Qin Xian: So it was true!
Ten years, and not only had he not noticed, but no one else had either?!
Qin Xian couldn't understand why Jing Yan hadn't tried to confess his feelings after secretly loving her for so long.
[Oh, so that's how it is... Is that really the case? My goodness... I'm speechless... Well, let him watch the woman he loves marry someone else then.]
Qin Xian: ... Wait, don't just finish your contemplation without revealing any information! What's the reason?!
Qin Xian rarely felt such urgency to know the gossip.
Jing Yan and Cen Ting both looked strangely at Ji Fei.
Because Ji Fei's gaze on them was rather peculiar.
However, Ji Fei quickly shifted her attention.
Because someone was calling her.
"Hey, remember me?" Qi Li raised an eyebrow, his tone not exactly friendly but not confrontational either. He was still somewhat bothered by Ji Fei's previous insults.
Qi Li wanted to see what kind of awkward expression the current Ji Fei would have when facing him.
But Ji Fei just glanced at him briefly before looking at the girl beside him.
That interested, examining look immediately made Qi Li sensitive.
"What are you looking at!" Qi Li said.
"She is..." Ji Fei asked curiously.
"She's Han Ziyu." Qi Li didn't mention that this was his girlfriend, and nudged Han Ziyu to greet everyone.
The others' expressions became subtle for a moment, only Qin Xian looked over curiously, suddenly understanding who Ji Fei had been criticizing earlier.
Han Ziyu was very young but seemed to have deliberately put on makeup, intentionally styling herself to look a certain way. She looked exactly like one of their classmates.
[Oh, so she's the substitute for that first love. Wow, fifty thousand yuan monthly salary! That's really... quite a nice job! Eh? Hahaha, Qi Li actually thinks that even though she's taking the money, she really likes him! He thinks she's only taking the money to hide her true feelings because they have an agreement that she's not allowed to fall in love with him! Where does he get such confidence from?! Pfft, he doesn't know that the young lady has almost saved enough money and is planning to end their arrangement after getting this month's salary!]
