Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 181: The Beauty’s Invitation

Chapter 181: Chapter 181: The Beauty’s Invitation

The next day, after class, Gu Fan called Lu Yi and Jie to a secluded place and began to share what had happened the previous night.

Upon learning that Lin Xi had been attacked, Lu Yi and Jie were both shocked; how could they have guessed that someone would dare to confront Lin Xi? It was as if they had lost their minds.

However, according to Gu Fan’s account, Lin Xi was almost caught by them. That is to say, Lin Xi might be tricky to deal with, but she wasn’t invincible. So, if someone truly targeted Lin Xi and made every effort to trap her, she would inevitably struggle to fend them off on her own.

Lu Yi was hesitant: "Bro, are you telling us about this because you want to hear our thoughts, or do you already have a plan?"

"A plan? What kind of plan?" Gu Fan was a bit puzzled, unsure of what Lu Yi was trying to imply.

However, Jie chimed in: "I understand what Lu Yi means. You’re telling us about this incident because you want to hear our thoughts on it, or maybe you, Gu Fan, want to help Lin Xi, but don’t know whether you should. So, you want to hear our opinion."

"Well, I..." Gu Fan scratched his head, finding it difficult to respond.

Lu Yi shook his head, patted Gu Fan’s shoulder, and earnestly said: "This Lin Xi and the person who dared to harm her, we’re just ordinary college students, we don’t have the qualifications to be involved in such conflicts. We’ve already risked enough. After experiencing some ups and downs, we finally understand that living a regular life is best for us."

After hearing this, Gu Fan sighed deeply, thinking that Lu Yi’s words were rational. Furthermore, this Lin Xi was no longer the girl Gu Fan used to fight for, so it’s better not to meddle in her affairs.

"Alright, let’s drop this matter." Gu Fan nodded in agreement, while Lu Yi and Jie sighed in relief. They were worried that Gu Fan, unable to let go of his past feelings, would endanger himself for Lin Xi, even though he knew she had changed and no longer loved him.

Despite his decision, Gu Fan still felt somewhat uneasy, wondering silently whether it was truly okay to turn a blind eye.

What Gu Fan, Lu Yi, and Jie didn’t know was that since Gu Fan had saved Lin Xi, Lu Yi had rescued Old Xing, and Jie’s brother Hai was involved, the three of them were inevitably entangled in these incidents.

Meanwhile, across the campus in the commercial plaza, Leng Le had learned about the failed operation from the previous night. Alone in her office, she fumed, thinking, "Why is it always you, Gu Fan, ruining my plans? Are you doing this on purpose?"

Leng Le had planned meticulously to capture Lin Xi in order to render Gu Fan useless and break up with him. However, her plans were disrupted when Gu Fan unexpectedly intervened.

Sometimes, Leng Le wondered if Gu Fan had known about her true identity and actions all along. This would explain why he conveniently rescued Lin Xi the previous night, allowing him to continue their romantic endeavors and take advantage.

"You little brat, just wait and see! I swear I won’t even let you hold my hand for a month," Leng Le spat out angrily. After all, it was hard for anyone to accept a thwarted plan at the last minute.

Just as Leng Le was sulking, her phone suddenly rang. Seeing that it was a call from Hai, and guessing that it wasn’t going to be good news, she quickly answered it. In a hurried voice, she heard Hai say, "There’s big news. The person we’ve been looking for has shown up and is going to arrive in the city soon. We need to act quickly."

"Alright, you gather a team and move immediately. The faster, the better." Leng Le had just finished speaking when she remembered something and asked, "Has the big boss been notified about this?"

Hai replied, "I haven’t had time yet, I’ve tried calling three times but the signal on his end is really poor. I have no choice but to act."

"As long as the intelligence is accurate, proceed with the operation. If anything happens, I’ll share the responsibility with you." After saying this, Leng Le ended the call and felt a secret thrill, "Alright, you finally showed up. After waiting so long, I’ve finally found you."

Just as Leng Le was contemplating, her office door was pushed open. A striking woman walked in - it was Leng Le’s close friend, Liu Yao, who was also the fiancée of Su Hui’s former boyfriend, Yuan Cheng.

Visits without cause usually meant trouble. Even though she sensed this, Leng Le maintained her composure and asked, "What’s up college mate, you just came to see me without notice, I hope nothing’s wrong."

"You do understand me, so I won’t beat around the bush and claim I just happened to pass by," Liu Yao replied, looking pleadingly at Leng Le. This put Leng Le in a bit of an awkward position and, giving in, she said, "Alright, old friend, no need to be all puppy-eyed every time you need a favor. Just cut to the chase."

"Leng Le, I knew you were the best," Liu Yao cheerfully celebrated. She revealed that there was a crucial banquet the next evening to welcome an important individual from a great distance away. This person was said to bring a staggering investment, which would significantly impact the city’s economy, stimulate the development of many downstream industries, and create hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Upon hearing this, Leng Le’s heart skipped a beat. Judging by Liu Yao’s words, it appeared that the important person arriving tomorrow might be the very same one that Hai was searching for.

Turns out, Liu Yao needed to dance at a crucial banquet the following day. Yuan Cheng was well-prepared to handle such an occasion, but Liu Yao was a bit clueless about dancing. So, she sought Leng Le’s help, knowing she had some dance skills.

Leng Le agreed to it right on the spot but had one condition – to let her attend the banquet too, so she could see what this important figure was like.

"No problem!" Liu Yao also agreed immediately. For her, it was no big deal to bring a friend to such an event. Moreover, having Leng Le there could calm her down a lot, in case she suddenly forgot the dance moves and made a fool of herself.

As a result, Leng Le spent the following time teaching Liu Yao how to dance. A full day of dancing passed in a blink, as night fell. In reality, Liu Yao was not particularly talented at dancing, so her progress was quite slow.

Seeing how Liu Yao was doing, Leng Le knew they would be working overtime that night, so she informed anyone else to leave.

A while later, while Leng Le was fully engrossed in teaching Liu Yao how to dance, Gu Fan unexpectedly showed up and enthusiastically greeted them.

"Why are you here?" Leng Le was surprised, only to listen to Gu Fan responding with a laugh, "I knew you were working late tonight, and since I also studied a bit late, I decided to visit."

Liu Yao was a sharp woman. Upon noting the intense gaze between Gu Fan and Leng Le, she guessed their relationship, yet still mischievously asked, "Leng Le, who is he? Aren’t you going to introduce him?"

"He is... " Leng Le laughed, quite contentedly and with a touch of shyness. It was all superficial acting, as she felt like cursing inside for Gu Fan’s ill-timed appearance, which was now seen by Liu Yao.

Leng Le preferred to keep a low profile, not wanting their relationship to be known by everyone. If Liu Yao knew, it could potentially spread among their old classmates, which countered her original intention.

With her hands tied in this situation, Leng Le reluctantly introduced Liu Yao to Gu Fan, confirming him as her official boyfriend.

"Hi, Gu Fan!" Liu Yao greeted amicably, shaking his hand and then remarking, "You look pretty young, you aren’t still in college, are you?"

Gu Fan nodded with a smile, "Yes, I attend the university across the street, I’m a junior over there."

"I knew it." Having said that, Liu Yao looked at Leng Le with an amused smile and commented, "You’re something, my old classmate, secretly engaging in an older woman-younger man relationship, and picking a younger guy..."

Upon hearing why Leng Le was working so late – teaching Liu Yao how to dance – Gu Fan volunteered to help with the dance lessons enthusiastically.

Since dancing involves hand-holding, and Leng Le had vowed not to let Gu Fan hold her hand for a week, her vows didn’t last even a day, making Gu Fan look like her nemesis.

Seeing Gu Fan and Leng Le dance so flawlessly and harmoniously, Liu Yao couldn’t help but applaud. She also had the idea of inviting Leng Le and Gu Fan to the banquet the next day.

Leng Le, of course, didn’t want any unnecessary problems and immediately objected, "Don’t you think it’s inappropriate? It’s an important banquet tomorrow, and Gu Fan and I have no titles. It won’t be suitable if we’re there."

"What’s the big deal?" Liu Yao didn’t see any issues and confidently retorted, "It is a gathering of political and business elites discussing the city’s future. Aren’t you running a business, Leng Le? Of course, you have the right to participate. Many political and business elites bring their wives and family. You can bring your boyfriend too."

"Well..." Leng Le was a bit hesitant, and Gu Fan didn’t want to attend such a grand event, after much hemming and hawing, finally managed to dissuade Liu Yao from this plan.

Leng Le felt relieved. The banquet tomorrow was so important, having Gu Fan around, things might not go as planned. After all, it wasn’t his first time messing up her plans.

Later, noticing that it was quite late, Liu Yao politely took her leave, allowing Gu Fan and Leng Le to be alone together.

However, Leng Le didn’t want to be left alone with Gu Fan, especially as she was still peeved with him. She insisted on walking Liu Yao out, making sure she wouldn’t be alone with him in an isolated setting, fearing his advances.

Leng Le’s concerns were indeed unfounded and a misunderstanding towards Gu Fan. Gu Fan wasn’t that kind of guy who would take advantage of the situation. He just knew Leng Le was working late and decided to check on her, fulfilling his duty as a boyfriend.