Heard this, Jiang Yi couldn't help but laugh.
"What are you laughing at?" Dongfang Mei asked.
"Don't waste your time. My mom listens to me. Even if you ask, it'll be in vain!" Jiang Yi said.
"Not necessarily!"
A hint of smugness appeared on Dongfang Mei's face. "I have my ways to make aunt agree. As long as he agrees, you'll have to go even if you don't want to."
Jiang Yi shrugged.
He had no idea where Dongfang Mei got her confidence from.
If he refused to go, even his own mother wouldn't be able to force him.
Besides, in matters like this, she would definitely make him choose.
"Are you going to Wan Hui Company today?" Dongfang Mei asked.
"No!"
Jiang Yi replied, "I need to develop new medicine for Tiansheng Group. I don't have time to deal with those guys."
After speaking, Jiang Yi went straight to the study.
Developing new medicine was not a difficult task for Jiang Yi.
As long as he was given enough time, he could develop quite a few new drugs.
Jiang Yi finally left the study around five in the afternoon after toiling away.
Jiang Yi expected Dongfang Mei to be restless and leave the villa. However, to his surprise, Dongfang Mei was comfortably sitting on the sofa, drinking red wine and watching television.
"You're still here?" Jiang Yi asked.
"Why should I leave!"
Dongfang Mei said with a smile, "You promised to protect me and keep me by your side, so of course I have to stay."
Jiang Yi sat down on the sofa.
"By the way, Ye Yanran sent someone to look for you just now, saying she had something to discuss with you. I sent them away!"
Dongfang Mei added, "I know what Ye Yanran is plotting. She's clearly using her amnesia as an excuse to snatch you from me. Her little tricks can't escape my eyes."
"When did that happen?" Jiang Yi asked.
"An hour ago!"
Dongfang Mei replied, "She won't give up. She'll probably send someone to find you again, but it's fine. I'll turn them away every time they come."
"Are you that jealous?" Jiang Yi asked.
"I'm just being cautious!"
Dongfang Mei said, "Ye Yanran is a very cunning person. We have to guard against her."
Jiang Yi didn't know what to say.
"Also, I have a class reunion later. You're coming with me! It's at eight in the evening. You can't embarrass me this time. Wear your best clothes!" Dongfang Mei said.
"I don't want to go!" Jiang Yi replied.
"You have to go even if you don't want to. All my classmates are bringing their boyfriends. If I don't bring a boyfriend, won't I be laughed at?"
Dongfang Mei furrowed her brow slightly and said, "Besides, what's wrong with me taking you out to relax!"
"Alright!"
Jiang Yi agreed!
Staying in the villa was indeed boring.
Around seven in the evening, Jiang Yi and Dongfang Mei set off from the villa.
Half an hour later, they arrived at the Royal Hotel.
As soon as they entered the main entrance, they saw many men and women standing in the courtyard, chatting and laughing.
Upon seeing Dongfang Mei, everyone swarmed over.
They greeted Dongfang Mei enthusiastically.
Dongfang Mei did not put on airs and responded to them with a smile.
At the forefront was a胖子 (pàngzi - fatty) with a gold necklace around his neck and all branded clothing, looking like a nouveau riche.
Seeing Jiang Yi staring at the胖子, Dongfang Mei said, "His name is Liu Xiaoming, and he's my classmate. This guy's family is very wealthy. Even though he's dressed so vulgarly, he's a legitimate second-generation rich kid."
Jiang Yi smiled faintly.
As soon as he saw the胖子 Liu Xiaoming, Jiang Yi thought of Young Master Qiu.
"Dongfang Mei, who is this? Why aren't you introducing him to us!" a woman in a red dress said with a smile to Dongfang Mei.
"His name is Jiang Yi, and he's my boyfriend!"
Dongfang Mei replied.
Upon hearing this, everyone quickly greeted Jiang Yi.
"Mr. Jiang, what do you do? Dongfang Mei is so beautiful, and she's also the eldest daughter of the Dongfang family. She wouldn't easily take a liking to just anyone!" the woman in the red dress asked curiously.
Just as Jiang Yi was about to speak, Dongfang Mei stepped forward and said, "He runs a company. Tiansheng Group was founded by him. Although this company isn't very large, it has assets of nearly ten billion!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was envious.
The smile on Dongfang Mei's face grew even wider!
Jiang Yi had attended Dongfang Mei's class reunions before, but compared to the past, Dongfang Mei's classmates were more enthusiastic and cultured now. They wouldn't mock someone for having a humble background.
This was what a true class reunion should be like.
Afterward, everyone entered the hall together.
"Everyone, I'm treating today. Eat and drink to your heart's content. It's all on me!" Dongfang Mei announced.
"Then we won't stand on ceremony!"
Liu Xiaoming laughed heartily.
Jiang Yi walked to Dongfang Mei's side and whispered, "Your classmates are quite good."
"Of course!"
Dongfang Mei replied, "If they were all snobbish people, how could I possibly let you attend the class reunion? I invited you because I naturally wouldn't let you be wronged."
Jiang Yi felt something strange upon hearing this.
Suddenly, at this moment, Liu Xiaoming collapsed to the ground, his body convulsing uncontrollably, his face contorted in pain.
Seeing this, everyone rushed over, preparing to call for an ambulance.
Just then, Liu Xiaoming's private doctor arrived!
Liu Xiaoming often had episodes, so he always brought his private doctor with him wherever he went.
Under the private doctor's treatment, Liu Xiaoming slowly regained consciousness, and the pain on his face disappeared.
"Everyone, I apologize for making you worry!" Liu Xiaoming said apologetically.
"If you're not feeling well, you should go back quickly! We'll reunite once you're better!" Dongfang Mei suggested.
"It's fine!"
To show he was fine, Liu Xiaoming stood up from his chair, patted his chest, and said, "See? I'm okay! I'm feeling much better now. I just forgot to take my medicine earlier, which is why that happened. I have this condition once a day, and it won't act up again today!"
Seeing this, Dongfang Mei let Liu Xiaoming stay.
The party continued.
"Mr. Jiang, I heard there's a divine physician in the capital named Jiang Yi. Is that you!"
Liu Xiaoming's gaze fell on Jiang Yi, and he smiled, saying, "If you are truly that doctor, please help me. If you are willing to treat me, my old ailment can surely be cured!"