C5 School Reunion

The others' expressions shifted instantly, and they hurriedly stowed their phones, no longer daring to chuckle.

"Chairman, our apologies. We're heading back to our stations right now!" With that, they scurried out one after another.

Meng Shuran's face was a mask of tension as she left the break room. Back in her office, she shattered her favorite cup in frustration. She was at a loss for how to face her team and staff, especially after Lin Hao had embarrassed her so thoroughly.

Tears rimmed her eyes as she collapsed into her chair, where Meng Shuran remained for the rest of the afternoon without leaving her office.

Upon arriving home, Lin Hao was greeted by the sight of his mother-in-law, Soong Yan, engrossed in a TV show in the living room. Hearing him enter, she called out, "Lin Hao, come here. I have some questions for you."

Lin Hao wasted no time taking a seat on the couch, bracing for Soong Yan's inquiry.

"The hospital sent the results a couple of days ago; it was another failure. I spoke to my friend—you and Shuran have had thorough check-ups, and you're both in good health. Tell me the truth, is there any history of genetic illness in your family?"

"Mom, that's just not possible. My parents are in excellent health, and there's no talk of any genetic conditions in our family," Lin Hao replied, his brow furrowed with concern.

Soong Yan's gaze sharpened, her arms folded as she scrutinized Lin Hao, a hint of skepticism in her eyes.

"Is that so? Well then, bring your parents over in a couple of days. They're due for an annual full-body check-up. I'll cover the costs; have them go to my friend's clinic for the examination."

Hearing this, Lin Hao squirmed uncomfortably. Was she insinuating something was wrong with his parents?

"That won't be necessary. They're quite healthy, and I don't want to waste your money."

"Just do as I say. No need for all this back-and-forth. I'm only asking for a check-up—it's for their benefit. That settles it. I have other matters to attend to. Tonight, wait for Shuran, and we'll all head to the family's quarterly gathering together."

With those final words, Soong Yan didn't wait for Lin Hao's response. She stood up, grabbed her purse, and left.

Lin Hao sighed in resignation, deeply puzzled. Both he and Meng Shuran were in perfect health—why were they still facing setbacks?

Over the past two years, Lin Hao hadn't once been intimate with Meng Shuran, yet they had undergone three rounds of IVF at the hospital, all unsuccessful.

The doctors had suggested that since neither of them had any issues, they could simply try conceiving naturally. It was likely they'd get pregnant quickly, but Meng Shuran was not on board with the idea.

Now, she had even begun to suspect that the root of the problem lay with his parents!

After pondering for a moment, Lin Hao let out a sigh and decided to shelve the issue for now. The priority was to make it to the class reunion.

Once he had changed, Lin Hao left the house. He had given his ID card to Lin Hwacheng to handle some company handover procedures, so buying a car on short notice wasn't an option. Instead, he purchased a small electric scooter and set off to the reunion.

The Changxin Hotel was quite a renowned establishment in Wangjiang City, and it was the chosen venue for their class gathering.

Lin Hao parked his scooter and straightened his windblown hair. Just as he was about to enter the hotel, he heard someone call out, "Lin Hao?!"

He turned to see a Mercedes-Benz S320 pulling up, and a man with a slicked-back hairstyle leaning out the window, flashing him a smile.

Recognition lit up Lin Hao's eyes with delight. "Qin Feng!"

Qin Feng, their class's former sports representative, was tall, handsome, and a hit with the ladies.

"You seem to be doing well for yourself. Is the car comfortable to drive? How much did it set you back?" Lin Hao asked, approaching to get a better look at the vehicle.

Qin Feng shrugged nonchalantly, "It's decent, drives pretty smoothly. It wasn't too pricey, just around eight or nine hundred thousand yuan."

He then glanced at the electric scooter parked nearby and asked with a teasing smile, "Lin Hao, how did you get here?"

"Ah, I rode over on my new electric scooter. You know, there's something about a new ride—the shock absorption is way better than my old one!" Lin Hao said, pointing to the scooter with a look of contentment.

Qin Feng's lips twitched, hinting at a suppressed chuckle. "Let's head out. Looks like nearly everyone has arrived."

Lin Hao and Qin Feng stepped into the reunion's private room together. No sooner had they entered than the impeccably dressed Qin Feng was swarmed by classmates, who showered him with greetings. Lin Hao, in his simple attire, found himself squeezed into a corner by the crowd.

Feeling a bit awkward, Lin Hao touched his nose and casually chose a seat.

Being overlooked didn't bother him; it gave him the chance to quietly admire the transformation of the female classmates from their school days.

His gaze was immediately drawn to Suen Rou, who stood out the most.

Lin Hao vividly remembered Suen Rou from their school days, especially her array of floral dresses in the summer that epitomized innocence and charm.

Now, Suen Rou exuded a mature allure. Clad in a chic, form-fitting Chanel-style suit, her figure was accentuated in a way that made it impossible to look away.

Qin Feng, too, had his attention captured by the radiant Suen Rou the moment he walked in.

"Suen Rou, it's been years, and you've only grown more beautiful! What's your latest venture?" he asked.

Before Suen Rou could respond, another female classmate interjected, "You haven't heard yet, have you? She's about to be a superstar! Word is, she's signing with Tianyue Media in a few days and joining their ranks!"

The revelation sent a wave of excitement through the room.

Tianyue Media was the largest media company in Wangjiang, after all. Suen Rou had always been striking, but it seemed her luck was as good as her looks. Joining Tianyue Media meant it wouldn't be long before she was in the spotlight.

"Is that so? Suen Rou, congratulations! Make sure to autograph something for me later. I'll be bragging about having a superstar for a classmate, haha!"

"Count me in for an autograph too!"

"And don't forget me! ..."

In that instant, everyone began clamoring for Suen Rou's autograph, while Lin Hao, seated off to the side, watched with an amused expression.

Suen Rou was considering a contract with Tianyue Media? Little did she know that starting tomorrow, Tianyue Media would be under his, Lin Hao's, ownership! With that in mind, Lin Hao thought it would be a good opportunity to strike up a conversation with Suen Rou. It would be a perfect chance to get acquainted with one of the talents he would soon be managing.

As the crowd settled into their seats, Lin Hao seized the moment and made his way over to Suen Rou. Qin Feng had already taken the seat to her right, leaving the spot on her left conveniently vacant for Lin Hao.