Locking away my heart and love! Going back to 2000 to be a top student again.

The wedding banquet on the third floor was as lively as ever. Xu Su was a real beauty who attracted attention wherever she went, and many people noticed her when she went out.

Now that she's brought a man back, several customers at nearby tables are looking over.

Shen Chen, standing over 1.8 meters tall, exuded an air of nobility despite his casual attire. Coupled with his striking features, he seemed somewhat out of place here.

He's the kind of person you can spot immediately even if you throw him into a crowd, just like Xu Su could spot Xi Zirong on stage just now.

Their demeanor was completely out of place in this environment.

Xu Su kept her eyes straight ahead and led Shen Chen to her classmate's table.

The table was filled with her classmates, Chen Ni and Chen Dong, and Xu Su's own seat was also there. She pointed to the empty seat she had reserved for herself, and asked Shen Chen to sit down. She then found him a new set of bowls and chopsticks and hesitated before asking, "Would you like me to sterilize the tableware?"

Shen Chen was taken aback, then laughed, "I was just saying you didn't know how to treat guests, but you've done a pretty good job, haven't you?"

“…” Xu Su glanced at him meaningfully, “You don’t seem like someone with mysophobia, so just eat it like this.”

This time, Shen Chen's smile slowly disappeared.

On the other side, Huang Feng and Qian Jia were both quite surprised to see their friend bring back a man who was so polite and attentive.

They stared blankly, and no one said a word for a long time.

Chen Ni couldn't hold back any longer. She glanced at Huang Feng and the others, then looked at Shen Chen and asked, "Sister Su, have you got any new classmates?"

It doesn't look like it...

Shen Chen is twenty-two years old this year, which is far from the age of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old high school student.

Xu Su paused, then looked up and met Xi Zirong's gaze. The boy's eyes were dark and unfathomable, his lips were almost pressed into a straight line and were somewhat pale, and he stared at her without blinking.

My heart skipped a beat...

Xu Su dared to bring Shen Chen up like this because she felt completely at ease. She and Shen Chen were just ordinary friends, so she considered herself to be very open and aboveboard. However, under Xi Zirong's gaze, she felt inexplicably guilty.

"..." She only just realized that Xi Zirong and Shen Chen were sitting next to each other, while she was standing in the middle.

Xu Su gave a stiff smile and said the prepared explanation, "His name is Shen Chen, and he is a friend of mine."

She looked at everyone and added, "Just ordinary friends."

A soft chuckle sounded beside him, and Shen Chen spoke up, "That's right, I'm Xu's friend, just a regular one."

"..." Xu Su couldn't help but glare at him fiercely.

Shen Chen paused for a moment after being glared at, then slowly smiled. As he smiled, he raised an eyebrow at her and handed her a glass of warm water. "Baijiu burns your throat. Don't drink it next time. You'll only make yourself uncomfortable."

"If you really like drinking, then learn to drink red wine."

He clearly noticed her discomfort in her throat.

“....." Xu Su took the water glass and took a few sips.

"You've been drinking?" Xi Zirong reached for her empty water glass, frowning as she looked over. "And it was baijiu?"

"Yes, my sister is pregnant and can't drink alcohol, so I drank one for her." Xu Su held up one finger and bent down to explain. "Just one."

Her neckline was low, and as she bent over, a small part of the girl's beautiful curves was revealed. Xi Zirong, who was facing her, suddenly stood up, helped her straighten up, and said in a serious voice, "Stand up straight."

The liquor was too strong, and Xu Su was already feeling a bit unwell. Suddenly, her arm was supported, and the boy's scent was so familiar... it was Xi Zirong. She didn't feel anything was wrong; instead, she leaned towards him.

When she spoke again, her voice was a little coquettish. Clutching her empty stomach, she said aggrievedly, "Could you bring me a stool? I'm so hungry, and that wine made me feel awful."

Xu Su had only drunk half a bowl of porridge in the morning and hadn't eaten anything since. She also drank a glass of baijiu on an empty stomach, so her stomach had been upset for a while.

"You're feeling unwell and you're still drinking?" Xi Zirong's expression was very unpleasant. He called the waiter to bring over a stool and helped the girl sit down. "Eat something to fill your stomach, Xu Su. Don't drink on an empty stomach in the future, understand?"

Xu Su nodded obediently and argued, "I don't want to drink either, but this is my sister's wedding. If I don't drink, it will make things difficult for her and her husband."

Because they were at a distance, they didn't hear the conversation at the groom's bosses' table. Unaware that his girlfriend was being harassed by a group of middle-aged, greasy men, Xi Zirong simply pursed her lips and remained silent.

After taking her seat, Xu Su picked up a piece of rice cake and ate a few bites. She felt the burning pain in her stomach disappear and was able to recover. Noticing the strangely quiet atmosphere at the table, she stopped what she was doing and turned her head to see Shen Chen staring at her with a leisurely gaze.

"..." She glanced around and saw that apart from Huang Feng, Qian Jia, and Xu Ran, who knew about her relationship with Xi Zirong, Chen Ni and Chen Dong were all watching her silently, clearly stunned by Xu Su and Xi Zirong's series of intimate actions.

After glancing around, Xu Su looked at Shen Chen again. This man was a bit intimidating when he wasn't smiling, but he was also very deceptive when he smiled. He seemed very easy to talk to.

At this moment, the smile on Shen Chen's face had completely disappeared, and he stared at her intently.

"...Eat your food, why are you looking at me?" Xu Su smiled awkwardly, quickly looked away, and glanced around. "Eat your food, don't look at me."

"Sister Su, are you in a relationship?" Chen Ni's eyes darted back and forth between Xu Su and Xi Zirong a few times before she said with certainty, "I've felt something was off these past few days, and now you've finally shown your true colors."

Xi Zirong was too outstanding. He was a handsome young man with clear features, tall and long legs, and a good temper. He was also the top student in his grade at the city's No. 1 High School. According to Chen Ni's inner thoughts, the classmates that her sister Su Su could bring home must have a very good relationship.

Chen Ni had been wondering if the two had some kind of ambiguous relationship, and now that she had caught them red-handed, her eyes practically lit up.

Noticing Shen Chen's gaze on her right, Xu Su coughed awkwardly and explained somewhat stiffly, "We didn't talk, we really didn't talk."

Pale and powerless...

Someone at the table couldn't help but laugh out loud. Xu Su looked over and saw it was Xu Ran again.

The person covered their mouth, looking apologetic, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to, I just thought it was too funny..."

"..." Xu Su suddenly felt a little embarrassed and angry, but she held back and was determined to maintain her image as a top student focused on studying in front of her younger siblings.

She looked at Chen Ni and explained earnestly, "I was just dizzy from drinking, it's not what you think, Ni Ni, don't tell Grandma anything."

Chen Ni nodded vigorously with an "I understand" look on her face. "Don't worry, sister, I definitely won't tell Grandma. I'll just pretend I don't know anything."

"..." Xu Su paused for a moment, then looked at Chen Dong and Chen Jun, and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that her two younger brothers also nodded.

Anyway, as long as Grandma doesn't know, that's fine.

As for Shen Chen... Xu Su turned her head to look again. This person was holding a mobile phone and his fingers were constantly typing on the keys.