This response left everyone stunned.
The heckling voices abruptly ceased.
Many female classmates even showed a hint of indignation.
After all, if Xu Kun had actively approached them, they would have been eager to shed their clothes and cling to him. Yet, why did Bai Ruoqi refuse?
In their eyes, Bai Ruoqi was merely playing hard to get.
Xu Kun, after a moment of stunned silence, shared the same sentiment as those female classmates.
He believed that Bai Ruoqi's refusal was due to two reasons: firstly, the crowd, and secondly, his insufficient display of wealth.
When he eventually spent lavishly, he was confident he could win Bai Ruoqi over with money!
With this thought, he quickly regained his smile and said, "Classmate Bai, you're still as hard to pursue as ever!"
"But it's okay, chasing a girl takes time. I won't give up."
Bai Ruoqi simply smiled in response, completely unfazed.
Xu Kun felt it was time and called out to his classmates, "Classmates, I think it's time for lunch. Let's head inside!"
But at this moment, Bai Ruoqi suddenly said, "Wait a moment!"
Xu Kun asked with a hint of confusion, "Classmate Bai, is there something else?"
Bai Ruoqi glanced around and then said, "There's one more classmate who hasn't arrived yet. We should wait for him."
"One more classmate?" Xu Kun was taken aback. "Who? I thought all the classmates I invited were already here!"
Bai Ruoqi smiled and said, "I'm sorry, I never told you before, but I actually invited Wu Tian to come."
"Let's wait a bit longer. Wu Tian should be here soon."
"You invited Wu Tian?" Upon hearing this, Xu Kun's expression immediately turned grim.
He intended to inquire further about Wu Tian, but at that moment, a light chuckle was heard:
"Hi everyone, sorry I'm late."
Everyone instinctively turned their heads and saw Wu Tian walking over with a smile.
The other classmates' reactions to Wu Tian were relatively normal. After all, they hadn't been very close back then, and after such a long time, a nod and a smile were all that was exchanged.
However, Bai Ruoqi, who had maintained a polite smile all along, suddenly smiled sweetly upon seeing Wu Tian arrive, greeting him:
"Wu Tian, you're finally here. I've been waiting for you for so long."
Her tone was as if she were seeing her beloved.
Wu Tian recognized Bai Ruoqi at a glance. He looked her over with surprise and said, "Ruoqi, it's been so long, you've become even more beautiful! I thought a fairy had descended!"
If anyone else had praised Bai Ruoqi like this, she might not have reacted much.
But upon hearing Wu Tian's compliment, her pretty face blushed slightly, and she murmured, "Wu Tian, what are you saying? You're so annoying."
Xu Kun beside them was almost exploding with anger!
Bai Ruoqi actually had such a girlish side, but why did she only show it to Wu Tian!
This damned Wu Tian, he had deliberately not sent an invitation, yet this guy still showed up. He was truly a persistent nuisance!
Ever since high school, Xu Kun and Wu Tian had a strained relationship.
This was because Xu Kun was rather arrogant at school and often bullied weaker classmates.
Wu Tian, being a kind-hearted person, always opposed him.
Furthermore, Wu Tian had been close to Bai Ruoqi back then, which was why Xu Kun had harbored resentment towards Wu Tian since that time.
Seeing their intimate interaction at this moment, Xu Kun clenched his fists in anger.
He couldn't help but say to Wu Tian, "Hey, Wu Tian, why did you come? I don't recall inviting you!"
Bai Ruoqi spoke up for Wu Tian, "Didn't I just say that I invited Wu Tian to come?"
"Since it's a class reunion, what's the harm in inviting Wu Tian?"
If Bai Ruoqi had invited someone else, it would have been fine. But Xu Kun absolutely did not want Wu Tian there!
So he directly said, "Classmate Bai, how could you invite him?"
"All our seats are booked. If you invite him, we might not have enough space!"
Saying this, he turned to Wu Tian and said, "Wu Tian, it's not that I'm not giving you face, it's just that there are no seats. Why don't you just go back?"
Wu Tian knew Xu Kun had an issue with him, but he didn't expect him to be so petty.
They were all adults now, yet he was still holding onto past grievances.
But before Wu Tian could say anything, Bai Ruoqi said coldly, "I recall that Sheng Tang Restaurant should be able to add seats, right?"
"If Wu Tian can't come, then forget it. I don't want to come either."
Hearing this, Xu Kun immediately panicked.
His goal was to win Bai Ruoqi over, so how could he let Bai Ruoqi not attend the reunion?
He quickly said, "No, no, I'll tell the waiter later. We'll find a way to add a chair. It's fine."
Bai Ruoqi gave him a charming smile, "Really? Thank you then."
This smile made Xu Kun's heart melt, but just as he was about to reply, he saw Bai Ruoqi talking to Wu Tian again, completely ignoring him.
In that case, that sweet smile seemed like a mere handout!
Xu Kun's scalp felt like it was about to explode.
But he knew he absolutely could not get angry, otherwise, his score in Bai Ruoqi's eyes would definitely drop.
Damn Wu Tian!
He cursed inwardly. Do you really want to oppose me that much? Fine, I'll make you pay later!
He had already decided that he would teach Wu Tian a lesson at the dinner table.
As long as Bai Ruoqi knew that Wu Tian was inferior to him, he believed he might have a chance to win the beauty's heart!
With this thought, Xu Kun became much more excited and quickly led everyone into the restaurant.
To be fair, Xu Kun had indeed spent a considerable amount of money for this gathering.
He had chosen the largest private room at Sheng Tang Restaurant, a room that could be considered top-tier even in the city.
Where had those classmates ever been to such a place!
Upon seeing the luxurious decor of the private room, they immediately let out exclamations of astonishment.
Xu Kun savored everyone's amazement, which gave him a sense of smug satisfaction.
He put on an air of a wealthy magnate and said casually, "Everyone, please don't be shy. Sit wherever you like!"
"Since I'm treating today, consider this your own home. Don't be reserved!"
One classmate laughed, "Mr. Xu, you're truly wealthy! How much did this lavish meal cost?"