Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 670 - 708: The Heart of Comparison

Chapter 670: Chapter 708: The Heart of Comparison

It was already late when they returned to the hotel, so when everyone gathered together, they were ready to start the meal. There were quite a few people, ten per table, with over ten tables occupied. It wasn’t just Hu Shuzhe’s high school classmates; there were also college classmates, some were her husband’s classmates, and some classmates came with their other halves.

Generally, people wouldn’t rush to attend a classmate’s wedding, but given the wealth of Hu Shuzhe’s husband, everyone naturally had a bit of an ingratiating intention. Those who could socialize with Hu Shuzhe and her husband all wanted to come over. Today wasn’t the official day, so the number of attendees wasn’t considered a lot, with another large group expected to arrive tomorrow. It was quite lively when everyone got together.

On Michelle’s end, they filled up two tables with her high school classmates, where Sun Lii sat at the same table with her boyfriend Wu Lindong and Michelle.

Beyond recalling interesting stories from their school days, what classmates loved to talk about most was how each other was doing now.

Li Yifei and Wu Lindong, not being classmates, but rather relatives of classmates, sat together at this time, with Michelle and Sun Lii beside them.

There were latecomers to this table, and soon someone asked Sun Lii, "Sun Lii, how have you been doing?"

Sun Lii loved being asked this question, and immediately feigned modesty as she said, "I’m doing okay, just a small public servant, earning a steady income, nothing much in terms of career advancement."

"A public servant, wow, that’s really impressive. Don’t you know how many people are breaking their heads trying to become one? Haven’t you seen how many people take the civil service exams each year?"

"That’s all a misunderstanding about public servants. We only earn so much a month, it’s not even enough for my makeup expenses, let alone maintain a car. If my husband couldn’t earn a bit, it would really be impossible," Sun Lii said modestly on the surface, downplaying her own work, but subtly boasting about her husband’s capabilities and even mentioning her own car, unable to resist showing off.

"Wow, you even have a car? What kind of car did you buy?"

Sun Lii was even more modest, her smile beaming as she said, "It’s nothing much, just a new model of Toyota Camry."

"A new model? That would cost over two hundred thousand, it seems your husband is really capable."

"It’s nothing, nothing. He’s just a manager at Tianli Group, with an annual salary of around two hundred thousand, nothing impressive."

Everyone immediately looked at her with envious eyes. Sun Lii couldn’t compare with Hu Shuzhe, who was considered a multimillionaire, but comparing her to the rest, she was still a cut above. After all, her own job as a public servant was enviable, besides having such a capable boyfriend.

Sun Lii basked in everyone’s envious gazes, feeling incredibly smug, and chuckled lightly, saying, "Speaking of cars, it reminds me of a funny incident. I bumped into Michelle and her boyfriend one day and witnessed her boyfriend driving a flashy Porsche 911. At that moment, I was really shocked."

"What? Michelle, you guys are that impressive?" The newcomers immediately exclaimed in surprise. They had been introduced to Li Yifei before but didn’t know what he did for a living. Now, hearing about a Porsche, which costs millions, they knew it would require tens of millions for Li Yifei to afford such a car.

Sun Lii giggled and said, "At that time, I also thought Michelle had found herself a wealthy husband, but now I’ve learned that the car belonged to their boss, not them."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Having someone who drove a Porsche in their midst was too much pressure for them. Since that wasn’t the case, they no longer felt that kind of pressure.

Sun Lii had thought this would make Michelle uncomfortable, but Michelle showed no reaction at all, as if she didn’t feel any humiliation from the conversation. This made Sun Lii feel like her punch had landed on cotton, and it was just too unexciting for her.

At this moment, Hu Shuzhe took a phone call and promptly went outside. In the corridor, she saw Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao approaching and quickly walked up to welcome them warmly. Whether tomorrow’s wedding would be unforgettable for her, depended greatly on Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao. For a woman, this single most important moment in her life was not to be taken lightly.

"The two great hosts, you’ve finally arrived. We’ve been waiting for you. Come on, let’s go to the private room, we’ve prepared a special table for you."

Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao were different from before. Facing such multimillionaires in the past, they couldn’t help but feel the urge to ingratiate themselves, but ever since they had that kind of relationship with Li Yifei, they could treat such multimillionaires with normalcy. They came here today on the face of an acquaintance and not just because of wealth.

"Please don’t trouble yourselves. We’ll just grab a quick bite," Li Xinyue said with a slight smile, appearing more dignified and poised. A change in mindset had seemingly lifted her and Song Lianyao’s spirits to a new level.

Hu Shuzhe and her husband, along with two others, were about to go into a private room when they happened to walk past the hall where Li Yifei and his group were seated. Song Lianyao and Li Xinyue spotted Li Yifei at a glance. In a room filled with more than a hundred people, they merely glanced around randomly and found Li Yifei. They wondered if it was some kind of telepathy, or maybe he had just been on their minds all day.

The two of them exchanged a look and slowed down. Li Xinyue said, "They are your classmates, right?"

Hu Shuzhe immediately responded, "Yes, they are."

"Then let’s just eat with them."

Hu Shuzhe hurriedly said, "How could we? This place is so noisy; how can we let two grand hosts eat here?"

Song Lianyao, smiling, said, "Since they are your classmates, they naturally know some of your stories. If we chat with them and dig up some of your past, it could make tomorrow’s occasion more interesting, couldn’t it?"

Hu Shuzhe’s eyes lit up, realizing the caliber of a top-notch host—something those dedicated to wedding hosting just couldn’t match. She eagerly led them into the hall.

As soon as Song Lianyao and Li Xinyue entered, they immediately attracted everyone’s attention. First was because of their status, and second was their attire and demeanor. The young people here were around twenty-three or twenty-four years old, having graduated from university just over a year ago, and still not having shaped their own personas through life’s rough and tumble. Even the girls who tried to dress up still hadn’t learned how to do so with style.

Regardless of the brand or cost of Song Lianyao and Li Xinyue’s clothes, what mattered most was how well they fit, making them look smart and sharp while also enhancing their beauty. The tight blazers they wore accentuated their busts and waists. Paired with similar short skirts, flesh-colored stockings, and black high heels, they added an alluring charm akin to that of white-collar beauties.

In comparison to the two of them, the girls here seemed much greener, like budding flowers, whereas Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao were like blooming roses, dazzling beyond description. Only Michelle could compare to their beauty.

After entering, Song Lianyao and Li Xinyue did not head straight for Li Yifei. They needed an excuse to approach him, as someone like Li Yifei preferred to keep a low profile. Had they marched straight over to Li Yifei, he might not have appreciated it.

They had attended a wedding of Li Yifei’s university classmates before, where, apart from Michelle, there wasn’t anyone else they knew. So even if Li Yifei was a classmate of the newlyweds, he certainly wasn’t from their university years and was more likely a high school friend. Li Yifei sitting with Michelle suggested that he might have come just to accompany her.

Song Lianyao and Li Xinyue were indeed clever, deducing the situation almost perfectly. To spend more time with Li Yifei, their first move had to be staying away from Li Yifei’s table. Thus, Li Xinyue suggested to Hu Shuzhe, "Let’s find your university classmates first."

Hu Shuzhe immediately led the two hosts to the table of university friends, where they diligently asked about stories from their university days. Roughly ten minutes later, they requested to meet the high school friends. Hu Shuzhe’s husband first took them to his high school friends, causing a bit of anxiety for the hosts, but they patiently waited before finally making it to Li Yifei’s table.

Upon the arrival of Song Lianyao and Li Xinyue, Sun Lii became very excited. Her classmates were all looking up to Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao with adoration, and she had had the chance to dine with them at the same table once before.

"Will they come to our table?" one of the girls murmured.

A boy promptly replied, "They should, right? We’re quite close to Hu Shuzhe, so of course, they should come to us."

"If they could chat with us for a while, that truly would be exciting. Usually, we only see them on TV, but to see them in real life and even talk to them—what a thrill!"

At that moment, Sun Lii proudly exclaimed, "What’s there to be excited about? I’ve already dined with them."

"Really? Are you close with them?" someone immediately inquired.

Sun Lii started to embellish the story of her meal with Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao, and as she got excited, she began to boast, saying, "Let me tell you, they are good friends of mine. When I get married to Lindong, they’ll definitely host for me too."

And then, at long last, Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao arrived at their table, to the much-awaited excitement of everyone there. Sun Lii stood up eagerly and said, "Xinyue, Lianyao, I’m Sun Lii, we had a meal together last time."

Finally able to join Li Yifei, Song Lianyao and Li Xinyue were thrilled, their faces betraying their excitement. Sun Lii, mistaking their expression as recognition of her, felt surprised but mostly smug. She seized the moment to flaunt her sense of superiority. She might not compare to Hu Shuzhe, but she was determined to outshine Michelle at least.

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