59 Classmate Reunion (1/2)

”Baole, did you see that? Chen Bing is so cocky now. Although he did not gain admission into a college after graduation, I heard that because of his family's status, he was given a position as a Federation employee in Phoenix City,” a stout boy with short cropped hair who was sitting beside Wang Baole whispered softly.

”That's impressive.” Wang Baole nodded slightly. The dishes looked appetizing, and he picked up his chopsticks to begin eating since he had skipped lunch.

Very quickly, when all the classmates who confirmed their attendance had arrived, the dining table was abuzz with chatter. They were all busy catching up with each other, talking about their experiences in the foundation school, from the fun to the embarrassing, their conversations punctuated by bouts of laughter.

Wang Baole joined the conversation but began to feel that something was amiss. Most of his classmates had not changed much compared to the past, but there were a few who took advantage of the conversation to boast about their achievements, and that made Wang Baole very uncomfortable.

Especially that Chen Bing, who was dressed in a suit and appeared to be someone of importance.

Everything he said was an attempt to show off his status as a Federation employee. He said that being able to secure a reservation at the hotel was a symbol of his status. In between conversations, he also took out his voice transmission ring several times, and it sounded as if he was reprimanding others. All of this was to show how impressive he was.

In addition, there was another guy called named Huang Gui who had been accepted into Holy River Dao College, one of the four leading colleges. He sat there, acting like the leader of the group. Occasionally, he would raise his wine glass as he spoke to others in a calm and controlled manner. In reality, he was using every sentence to show how extraordinary he was.

In response, the classmates sitting beside Huang Gui willingly sucked up to him, causing the limelight to be stronger on Huang Gui than on Chen Bing.

If that was it, the most Wang Baole would have felt was discomfort. However, very quickly, that Huang Gui from Holy River Dao College seemed to have drunk too much. He slammed the table, his emotions welling up on his face.

”Dear classmates, it's been a year, and everyone has changed so much. Du Min, you have grown prettier…” Huang Gui blabbered on, full of emotion. His tone sounded familiar to Wang Baole, and his expression changed weirdly.

Noticing Wang Baole's facial expression, Huang Gui laughed.

”Everyone has changed significantly, except Baole, who is still so fat.”

As he spoke, the other classmates who were sucking up to Huang Gui burst into laughter as well. Other classmates also joked about Wang Baole. In this way, even if Wang Baole was angry, he could not show it and could only show his displeasure by unhappily picking up food to put onto his plate.

Du Min saw what was happening and was secretly delighted. After all, it was rare to see Wang Baole being so defeated.

Perhaps it was Du Min's dressing today and her previous role as class monitor that made her exceptionally eye catching. Now, Huang Gui looked at Du Min after finishing what he had to say.

”Du Min, I heard that you and Wang Baole gained admission to Ethereal Dao College. That is great! What faculty are you in now?” Huang Gui asked.

”The Alchemy faculty,” Du Min said with a smile.

”Ah, the Alchemy faculty. If you have any doubts regarding alchemy, feel free to send me a voice transmission. We were classmates after all, and I will definitely help you.” Huang Gui's eyes lit up hearing the phrase 'Alchemy faculty', and he smiled as if he found a new topic to talk about.

The classmates who were sucking up to him immediately became rowdy.

”Dear classmates, didn't you know that Huang Gui is not an unremarkable student at Holy River Dao College? He is the Head Prefect of the Vegetation Hall of Holy River Dao College's Alchemy faculty!”

Everyone was surprised upon hearing that. Though there were some who were unsure of the meaning of 'Head Prefect', that term sure sounded impressive to them.

Wang Baole let out an unhappy sigh under his breath, as his displeasure toward Huang Gui increased.

Huang Gui was secretly delighted looking at everyone's facial expressions. However, he hid his pleasure under smiles.

”What's the point of saying all that? We are all classmates, so even if I am the Head Prefect, it doesn't make me superior to other students. Zhou Xin, you need to finish this cup of wine as punishment,” Huang Gui said modestly.

The students who were sucking up to Huang Gui also laughed heartily upon hearing that, raising their wine glasses for a toast.

”What the Head Prefect said was right. I just want to explain to the rest about the role of a Head Prefect so that everyone can become more knowledgeable,” Zhou Xin replied.

”Hah, you…” Huang Gui smiled and fell silent as he shook his head. Zhou Xin let out a dry cough and continued speaking.

”Dear classmates, the role of a Head Prefect is nothing simple. All of you may not be clear, but let me tell you that a Head Prefect is a respected position in which someone has shown exceptional capabilities in a particular hall in a faculty. He is not an ordinary student but a disciple of the Chancellor. It is the same at every college. Du Min and Wang Baole, it's the same situation at Ethereal Dao College, right?”

Du Min's expression changed slightly upon hearing that, and she quickly shot Wang Baole a glance before nodding.