Pokémon: What should I do? My father-in-law always wants to tear me apart

"Hey, isn't this Lin Guochang and Ruan Tianli!"

Just then, an old classmate with sharp eyes spotted them first and shouted at the top of his voice.

This shout was like a rallying cry. In an instant, the crowd automatically formed a passage as if they had received some kind of instruction.

The classmates gathered forward like a tide, and started to greet each other enthusiastically, with greetings and jokes ringing in the ears.

"Long time no see, King Lin, King Ruan."

Principal Feng walked forward slowly with steady steps. Although time had left traces on his face, his eyes were still bright and energetic, and at this moment his face was full of smiles.

Looking back more than a decade ago, No. 1 Middle School became famous throughout China because of the outstanding performance of two influential figures, Lin Guochang and Ruan Tianli, in academics and competitions.

Today, because of the outstanding performance of their son and daughter in the Little Phoenix Cup, the school has once again become the focus of everyone's attention, allowing the legend of this school to continue.

"Hey! Lao Dong...Principal, just call us by our names."

As soon as Ruan Tianli opened his mouth, he almost called out the nickname he had given Principal Feng when he was young, "Old Thing".

When he was in school, he was often caught by the principal and "punished". The scenes of being reprimanded are still vivid in his mind.

Fortunately, at the critical moment, he reacted quickly enough, braked the car in time, and changed his words with a little embarrassment.

The old principal was a worldly-wise man, and he knew everything clearly. He just pretended not to hear the nickname that Ruan Tianli almost blurted out. He still had a amiable smile on his face, and calmly touched upon the little embarrassment.

"Hey? Guochang, isn't Xiaoqing here?"

A lady dressed up beautifully walked with lotus steps, elegantly holding a glass of crystal clear red wine in her hand. With curiosity in her eyes, she kept looking around Lin Guochang, then leaned forward slightly, approached him intimately and asked.

In an instant, a strong and pungent smell of perfume pierced Lin Guochang's nostrils like a needle.

He subconsciously frowned slightly, took a step back calmly, his eyes full of confusion, looked at the lady carefully, searched his mind quickly, but could not remember who she was.

"I'm Yating, don't you remember me?"

Seeing Lin Guochang's bewildered face, the lady couldn't help but speak coquettishly, with a hint of disappointment in her voice.

"Ya Ting?!"

Lin Guochang opened his eyes wide, his face full of surprise, and looked up and down at the person in front of him carefully.

In my memory, Yating was the top student who wore glasses as thick as bottle caps, always wrapped herself up tightly, and devoted herself to studying.

Who would have thought that she would transform into such a fashionable, charming and alluring girl?

"Yes, you are a big shot now, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of China. It's normal that you don't remember a small shot like me."

Yating tilted her head slightly, took a sip of wine, and a self-deprecating arc appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"No, no, you've changed so much. I just remember you were wearing glasses as thick as bottle caps, so I didn't recognize you at first."

Lin Guochang quickly waved his hands and explained sincerely, then changed the subject and explained the reason for An Qing's absence.

"Xiaoqing is pregnant, so I didn't let her come."

"Oh, congratulations."

When the classmates around heard this, they gathered around, with sincere smiles on their faces, and congratulated Lin Guochang in unison.

"That's great, you guys are going from school uniforms to wedding dresses."

Yating stood aside, a hint of barely perceptible envy flashed in her eyes, and she said something sourly.

Then, as if to ease her embarrassment, she turned her head and locked her target on Ruan Tianli. She twisted her waist and moved closer to him, saying with a smile that she wanted to have a drink with him.

Ruan Tianli was a straightforward person and could not resist such sudden intimacy, so he quickly waved his hand to refuse.

Yating was not annoyed. She was still smiling and walked towards other people gracefully, continuing to blend into the lively party atmosphere.

"You've been very busy these past few days, but I haven't been idle either. I've asked around."

Ruan Tianli leaned slightly to the side, approached Lin Guochang, lowered his voice and said mysteriously,

"Do you know what happened to Yating in college? She did something unkind back then. She cheated on her boyfriend and then married the CEO of a big company. Her methods were really shocking."

Ruan Tianli shook his head slightly as he spoke.

"This is not the end yet,"

He paused, then continued,

"During this period, her husband's business went bankrupt, and she ruthlessly divorced him. Right after the divorce, she was already planning to remarry. Her calculations were very clear."

Ruan Tianli said, his eyes swept towards Yating who was talking and laughing with other men not far away, his brows slightly frowned,

"However, judging from her expression just now, the energy with which she stuck to you, it seems that she wouldn't mind having an extramarital affair for fun before remarrying."

After hearing these explosive news, Lin Guochang couldn't help but pursed his lips. There was no expression on his face. He just nodded silently to indicate that he understood.

He secretly sighed in his heart that time is really a ruthless butcher's knife. It not only changes people's appearance, but also makes some people's character become unclear.

After a while, surrounded by the enthusiasm of their classmates, Lin Guochang and Ruan Tianli were invited to the most conspicuous main table in the center of the conference hall like stars surrounding the moon.

This main table is like a luxurious food exhibition, filled with all kinds of mouth-watering wines and delicacies.

Bottles of carefully brewed fine wine ripple in the clear crystal glasses, emitting wisps of tempting aroma. The aroma lingers in the air, instantly arousing one's appetite.

Under the bright lights, the crystal glasses reflected colorful lights, seemingly showing off silently, and seeming to vividly describe the grandeur and luxury of this party.

Everyone took their seats, and as soon as they sat down, the scene became lively and bustling.

Everyone was toasting each other, and laughter and chatter were like happy notes, jumping and echoing in the air.

After three rounds of drinks, the students' spirits became higher and higher. Someone suggested that Lin Guochang and Ruan Tianli, two current celebrities, should say a few words to everyone and share their experiences over the years.

However, the two men were really exhausted by the non-stop busyness of the past few days. Their minds were full of tension and pressure in the interrogation room, as well as the mountains of follow-up matters. They really didn't have the energy to stay awake to deal with the situation, so they politely declined everyone's request on the grounds that they were too tired in the past two days.

Seeing this, the old principal stood up steadily. He first cleared his throat. That cough seemed to have magic. The scene that was originally as noisy as a vegetable market suddenly became quieter.

The old principal smiled as his eyes slowly swept over every student present. His eyes were full of kindness accumulated over the years and nostalgia for past memories. Then he began to talk about the school's vigorous development over the years and the remarkable achievements made by the students.

The pride was evident in his words, as was the sense of relief. His classmates nodded in praise from time to time, immersed in the memories of the glorious days of their alma mater.

When the old principal finished his heartfelt speech, another man wearing glasses slowly stood up.

He was wearing a neat suit and looked respectable, but the deep wrinkles on his face and the fatigue and vicissitudes revealed in his eyes were like an open storybook, which could not conceal the hardships he had experienced over the years.

"Guochang, Tianli, you two are the best in our class, you need to keep in touch with each other in the future."

As he spoke, he raised the wine glass in his hand high, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp. The wine flowed down his throat, as if taking away some of his melancholy.

"He is Ji Yuan."

Seeing that Lin Guochang looked confused, Ruan Tianli quickly leaned over to his ear and whispered a reminder.

When Lin Guochang heard this, his eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.

This man with a weathered face and a look of hardship in life, could actually be the rich guy in the class who was full of vigor and generosity?

In the era I remember, I always wore the most fashionable clothes, used the latest electronic products, and was the focus of everyone's attention wherever I went. But now, it's a world of difference.