Marriage Before Love

Chapter 16 I'm Married

What's AA? Gu Changming organized a class reunion, and he said he would pay for it. Qin Huan realized that he had let the cat out of the bag, and quickly observed Meng Ning's expression.

Meng Ning frowned.

Qin Huan had to tell the truth: In fact, everyone knows that Gu Changming organized this class reunion just to invite you. He even brought out Teacher Li. I saw that you were married, and I didn't want to be a lobbyist, but Teacher Li called me and I couldn't refuse. If you don't want to go, you can change your mind now.

A mentor is as important as a mountain.

Meng Ning pursed his lips, was silent for more than ten seconds, and said: Go in.

She just needs to have a clear conscience.

Qin Huan smiled and took Meng Ning's arm: Let's go, we are here for Teacher Li's sake, not for Gu Changming. Meng Ning, don't tell your husband about this, I'm afraid he will instigate you to stay away from me and misunderstand that I'm trying to sow discord between you and me.

He wouldn't be that stingy.

Meng Ning had unknowingly spoken for Fu Tingxiu and started to protect him.

The two walked in and were led to the box by the waiter.

When the door of the box was pushed open, everyone inside looked at Meng Ning.

Seeing the former academic master or school beauty again after five or six years will naturally make people look forward to it.

There were about twenty people, both men and women, in the box. It was originally very lively, but the moment Meng Ning came in, it suddenly became quiet.

After not seeing each other for nearly six years, Meng Ning looked at this group of classmates and felt that they all looked a little strange. They all looked different, less high-spirited than before and more mature.

Some have gained weight and have beer bellies, and most of my classmates have already started families and have achieved certain success in various fields.

To put it bluntly, it's also a matter of comparison. Everyone wants others to know that they are doing well.

Men compete with each other in their careers, while women compete with each other in who can marry well or how well they are doing in the workplace.

Meng Ning's eyes fell on a man in a white shirt. He hadn't seen him for many years. Apart from being more mature and handsome, he hadn't changed much.

He is Gu Changming, and he is considered to be the one who has done the best among this group of classmates.

Gu Changming's family is relatively well-off. He studied abroad for a few years and did quite well there. Now he has returned to China to develop his career. This time he has opened a law firm in partnership with others. He is not only handsome, but also young and promising, with a bright future ahead of him.

Some female classmates even lamented that they got married too early.

Gu Changming stood up, unable to hide his excitement: Meng Ning, you are here.

Meng Ning nodded, avoided Gu Changming's sight, walked to an old man, and respectfully called out: Teacher Li.

Teacher Li has retired. Meng Ning was his favorite student. When he saw Meng Ning, a kind look appeared on his face: Xiao Ning, please sit down.

Meng Ning found a seat and sat down. Immediately, a male classmate came to his senses and said: "Princess Meng, I haven't seen you for almost six years. How come you are still so beautiful? You have taken such good care of yourself. The moment you walked in just now, you looked like a fairy descending to earth."

Before Meng Ning came, everyone was wondering whether Meng Ning had become a sloppy housewife or whether time had ravaged her appearance. After all, Meng Ning had not contacted anyone since graduation and was closer to Qin Huan, so no one knew her current situation.

Meng Ning just smiled politely. Another female classmate deliberately asked: Meng Ning, we were just talking about this. You were a top student back then. You were the second person in our school to be admitted to Peking University. Which company are you working for now? For a Peking University graduate, the annual salary should be at least one million.

Yes, from our class back then, only Meng Ning and Gu Changming were admitted to Peking University. People who graduated from Peking University must be doing better than us.

Needless to say, Attorney Gu has now opened his own law firm, and I heard he even bought a villa in Nanshan.

I just saw Attorney Gu’s car, a Maybach worth over one million yuan.

Meng Ning was admitted to Peking University, but dropped out after only one semester. Not many people knew about this.

Meng Ning looked embarrassed. Qin Huan saw this and came to his rescue: You are the ones who talk too much. Everyone is here and has started to eat. We are almost starving to death.

Once Qin Huan interrupted, the topic was temporarily put on hold, and Gu Changming looked towards Meng Ning from time to time.

At a class reunion, when everyone gets together, they will definitely talk about their past school days and their current situation.

Men can brag as much as they can and must look glamorous and polished in public.

Married female classmates, besides comparing who married better, also talked about what skin care products they used, La Mer or Helena.

What color lipsticks does Dior come out with, what jewelry does Cartier have?

Meng Ning didn’t even know what La Mer was. She usually just used skin care products worth a hundred yuan to wash her face. She wasn’t too particular. Of course, that was because she was poor and couldn’t afford it.

A classmate asked: Meng Ning, what skin care products do you usually use? Your skin is so good.

Meng Ning was a school belle back then, and she is still as beautiful now, making people envious and jealous. Everyone is concerned about what brand of skin care products she uses, and everyone is also interested in her private life.

And everyone knew about the past affairs between Meng Ning and Gu Changming. At the dinner table, no one just said it out loud, but everyone knew it in their hearts.

Meng Ning smiled faintly and said: I use Meifubao.

When they heard the word "Meifubao", the female classmates secretly exchanged glances, and the way they looked at Meng Ning also changed, with a little more superiority.

Qin Huan couldn't stand these people looking down on Meng Ning, and said: Meng Ning is naturally beautiful, unlike some people who put skin care products worth tens of thousands of dollars on their faces, but it's useless. Look, your skin is dull and you have spots. You can't just take care of it from the outside, you have to adjust it from the inside. Otherwise, you can get a card from me. We are classmates, so I will definitely give you a discount.

Qin Huan owns a beauty salon, so he is just promoting his products on site and developing clients.

Meng Ning was trying not to laugh, but Qin Huan was very ruthless.

Everyone looked unhappy and politely said that they had their own personal beauty consultants.

Meng Ning didn't talk much either. She ate quietly most of the time, chatted with Teacher Li for a few words, and avoided Gu Changming's gaze.

At this time, a big wavy beauty walked up to Meng Ning and said with a smile: "Meng Ning, I haven't seen you for so many years. You are getting more and more beautiful. You should have a boyfriend. Why didn't you bring him today? Today's class reunion allows family members to be brought along."

The beauty's name is Zeng Jing, and she once competed with Meng Ning for the position of school belle.

Zeng Jing has always admired Gu Changming and is now a partner in Gu Changming's law firm.

When Meng Ning broke up with Gu Changming, Zeng Jing launched an offensive against Gu Changming and chased him abroad, but she has not yet won him over.

Now that he saw Meng Ning, Zeng Jing naturally wanted to do something.

When everyone saw Zeng Jing asking Meng Ning directly about his personal affairs, they all looked at Meng Ning curiously.

Gu Changming was also waiting for Meng Ning's answer.

Meng Ning smiled and shook her head: I don’t have a boyfriend.

Hearing this, a smile appeared in Gu Changming's eyes. Meng Ning didn't have a boyfriend, which meant he still had a chance.

Zeng Jing was unhappy. Wasn't she saying this just to keep Gu Changming hanging?

Just when Zeng Jing was about to ask something, Meng Ning said: I'm married.

After these words were spoken, the whole audience fell silent.