Chapter 78 Drinking

Chen Wei had long anticipated that he and Xu Lili would end up like this.

Originally, he thought he would face it with equanimity.

But when it actually happened, he found himself unable to remain calm.

They were each other's first love, deeply ingrained in each other's hearts!

Especially after Xu Lili's heartfelt confession just now, he felt a lump in his throat.

He had always thought that Xu Lili had become vain, utilitarian, and materialistic.

But thinking carefully about what she said, he couldn't really blame her.

It could only be said that everyone has their own pursuits and values.

Chen Wei was also reflecting on himself.

Was he right in how he handled things with Xu Lili?

He didn't immediately tell Xu Lili about his earnings because part of him wanted to surprise her, but perhaps there was also a subconscious element of caution or a test.

If he had told Xu Lili about his earnings right away, would she still have broken up with him?

Probably not, right?

But then again, if whether or not to break up was based on whether he made money or not, was that still love?

Was it still worth cherishing and holding onto?

Was money more important, or was love more important?

Chen Wei stood there lost in thought.

Beside him, Tan Rui looked at him and gently said, "For those who don't lack money, money isn't important, but for those who do, it is very important. As for Xu Lili... well, since she has made her choice, you don't need to be sad anymore."

Chen Wei sighed deeply, not saying anything more.

"Tan Rui?"

Just then, Wang Li hurriedly ran out of the wedding hall, and when she saw Chen Wei and Tan Rui standing here, she paused and called out.

"Wang Li."

Tan Rui, seeing Wang Li, inexplicably felt a bit guilty, subconsciously putting some distance between himself and Chen Wei.

Wang Li came over, glanced at Tan Rui, then at Chen Wei, her eyes showing a hint of confusion, and asked, "What are you two..."

"Oh, I came out to use the restroom, just happened to see Chen Wei here, so I came over to say hi. You... why are you out here too?"

Tan Rui didn't wait for Wang Li to finish speaking, quickly explaining.

"You're just saying that! You've been gone for so long in the restroom! I thought you weren't feeling well, turns out you're here having a secret rendezvous! Hurry back, the performance is about to start, Liu Jia is getting impatient."

Wang Li scolded in a playful tone.

"Ah? Then let's go."

Tan Rui, somewhat flustered, said, pulling Wang Li away.

"Hey? Aren't you coming back, Chen Wei?"

Wang Li took a few steps, noticed Chen Wei hadn't followed, and turned back to ask.

"I'll sit here for a while longer, you guys go ahead."

Chen Wei smiled and said.

He still felt a bit unsettled in his mind and wanted to be alone for a bit.

"Oh come on, we're going to perform a dance, don't you want to watch?"

Wang Li walked over, not giving Chen Wei a chance to refuse, and pulled him back to the wedding hall.

Chen Wei smiled helplessly and let Wang Li lead him into the hall.

Tan Rui gave Chen Wei a comforting look as he passed by, and Chen Wei just smiled faintly, not showing much more.

Wang Li and Tan Rui went to the rest area to prepare, and Chen Wei returned to his table.

Dong Yuhua and Liu Jun, along with a few other guys, were not there. Chen Wei could see them gathered around another table, toasting Luo Chen.

Yue Jiawen and Wei Guanglong didn't go over, sitting with Jiang Chen and a few other girls chatting.

"Where did you go?"

Seeing Chen Wei come back, Yue Jiawen asked.

"It's too noisy here, went out to get some fresh air."

Chen Wei casually replied, sitting down and pouring himself a glass of beer.

"Oh, aren't you not drinking? Why did you pour one for yourself?"

Yue Jiawen asked in surprise.

"Not that I don't drink, just that my tolerance is poor, so I drink less. Since they're not here, I'll have a drink with you guys."

Chen Wei smiled faintly and said.

He just wanted to drink some alcohol now, nothing more.

"Here, here, Old Chen is so proactive, let's all drink up."

Yue Jiawen, hearing this, immediately became enthusiastic, promptly inviting the girls to fill up their glasses.

Of course, they were all non-alcoholic drinks...

Chen Wei held up his glass, glanced at the classmates around the table, smiled slightly, and said, "I'm not good at drinking, and I don't know any toasts, but there's just one thing I want to say. I'm really happy to be able to sit here with everyone, really."

"Such heartfelt words! Come on, let's all drink up!"

Yue Jiawen said, lifting his glass, and the whole table of classmates clinked glasses and drank.

"Oh Chen Wei, I heard from Yue Jiawen that you're planning to start your own company?"

After putting down her glass, Jiang Chen asked with a hint of surprise and curiosity.

Chen Wei glanced at Yue Jiawen.

Yue Jiawen smiled awkwardly and said, "It's a good thing, no need to hide it, right?"

Chen Wei smiled wryly and said to Jiang Chen, "It's just starting a business with a few colleagues, nothing special."

"That's still impressive! You're the first one in our class to start a company! By the way, Chen Wei, how much do you make in a month now? I just heard from Wang Li that the groomsman, what's his name, also does stock trading and makes five or six hundred thousand a month!"

Jiang Chen said in amazement.

"You mean Luo Chen, Jiang Chen, how forgetful are you?"

A girl named Wu Tingting added.

"Right, right, Luo Chen, aren't you two in the same company? Do you earn as much as him?"

Jiang Chen, with a curious and curious expression, asked.

Chen Wei smiled and shook his head, saying, "I can't be compared to him."

Indeed, there was no comparison. He had a system, while Luo Chen did not. Luo Chen had a background, while he did not. This was akin to comparing a player with hacks to an RMB player; it was really not comparable. Chen Wei might earn more than Luo Chen, but that didn't mean he was better than Luo Chen.

"It doesn't matter, you'll catch up with him sooner or later! I believe in you, keep it up!"

Jiang Chen misunderstood Chen Wei's meaning and encouraged him.

Chen Wei didn't explain anything.

"But earning five or six hundred thousand a month, that's six or seven million a year! And, I heard his family is quite influential! Sigh, why can't I meet such a man?"

Jiang Chen sighed with a hint of resentment.

"This is hard to say, isn't it? Why don't you go over there now and have a good chat with that Mr. Luo? Maybe he'll take a liking to you!" Wu Tingting teased.

"Get lost! I'm not doing anything low-class like that!" Jiang Chen rolled her eyes and rebuked.

"Oh, what's wrong with that? Isn't Wang Li still undecided?" Wu Tingting remarked.

Upon hearing this, Chen Wei paused for a moment.

"Wang Li is just being reserved in her words. With Mr. Luo's excellent conditions, I can't believe she's not tempted." Jiang Chen sneered.

"Yeah, with Mr. Luo's excellent conditions, if I were Wang Li, I'd definitely agree without hesitation," Wu Tingting nodded in agreement.

"What are you guys talking about? How did Wang Li get involved with Mr. Luo again?" Chen Wei asked in confusion, as if it sounded like Mr. Luo was pursuing Wang Li!