The Qing'an River, originating from the mountains in the east and west of Zhejiang Province, stretches hundreds of kilometers eastward, passing through Binhai City mightily, dividing this fourth-tier county-level city on the southeast coast into two parts—the old city in the north and the new district in the south.
Jinhao Hotel is located on the riverside of the South New District. This 37-story building is the earliest five-star hotel in Binhai City. After two renovations, it is still a representative of high-end consumer places in Binhai City.
Lu Chen is no stranger to Jinhao Hotel, even very familiar with it.
Back then when his father's business was doing the best, he would hold banquets at the Jinhao Hotel five or six times a month to entertain important guests, and rented a long-term suite. Lu Chen often went to eat and drink.
Among the three of Lu Chen and his sisters, he was the only one who had this kind of treatment, because Lu Qingsheng intended to train him to be a successor to his career and let him get in touch with the business field early on. Unfortunately, who would have thought that fate would be so unpredictable.
Coming to Jinhao Hotel again, looking at this magnificent building beside the Qing'an River, Lu Chen felt a sense of loss.
After parking the car in the underground parking lot, he took the elevator up to the third floor, and was led down to the Rose Hall by the waiter.
Pushing open the door, a gust of hot air rushed towards the face along with the sound waves!
The Rose Hall is one of the best banquet halls in Jinhao Hotel. There are four revolving tables inside, which can accommodate up to 60 guests at the same time. When Lu Chen came in, the four tables were almost full of people.
The large-screen TV hanging on the east wall was playing a MV, and a banner with the words "Class 08 Senior One (5) Class Reunion of Binhai No. 2 Middle School" hung on it, which was extraordinarily eye-catching.
It's so lively!
Lu Chen was really surprised. There were a total of 58 students in the class he attended that year, and it was almost perfect for all of them to come.
But even if there is a class reunion in the Spring Festival, it is impossible to gather all the people.
Because of the traffic jam on the road, it was past six o'clock when Lu Chen arrived, and the banquet hadn't started yet. There were cold dishes and drinks on the table, and the students, male and female, were chatting enthusiastically, and the atmosphere was lively and noisy.
When he walked into the Rose Hall, several students noticed it, and they all showed curiosity or doubt.
"who is this?"
The current Lu Chen is about ten centimeters taller than when he was in high school. After more than half a year of persistent martial arts training, his physique is far more well-proportioned and stronger than before. I really can't recognize it.
Lu Chen took two steps, took off his sunglasses and smiled at his classmate who was looking at him.
It's not that he deliberately pretended to be aggressive, but that it's hard to go out without wearing sunglasses now, and it's easy to be recognized by onlookers.
"Lu Chen!"
At this moment, a powerful roar sounded, immediately overwhelming all the noises in the Rose Hall.
The grand banquet hall fell silent in an instant!
Everyone's eyes fell on Lu Chen in unison, pleasantly surprised...
A thick-backed man jumped up, rushed in front of him in three steps at a time, grabbed his shoulder and laughed loudly: "Big star, you are finally here, everyone is looking forward to you!"
Lu Chen blushed: "I'm really sorry, there's a traffic jam on the road."
This tall and burly man is Huang Shan, the class monitor. His personality is carefree, straightforward and heroic, and he is very popular among his classmates, so even though he didn't study very well back then, he was still elected as the class monitor and sports committee member.
Huang Shan said with a smile: "Binhai is getting more and more congested now, especially at this time, when there are the most cars."
He exchanged pleasantries with Lu Chen, and many male and female students gathered around to say hello: "Lu Chen, long time no see!"
"Hello!" "Zhang Xiaoqiang!" "Lin Qiao!" "Wang Fang!"...
Lu Chen responded one by one with a smile. After four years, it was the first time to meet most of the students here. The familiar faces brought countless memories to the bottom of my heart.
Some students didn't come around, and took pictures of Lu Chen with their mobile phones from a distance.
There were four or five waitresses in the Rose Hall. When they recognized Lu Chen, all of them stared at each other. If it wasn't because of their status, they would have gathered around to ask for autographs and group photos.
There were also waiters who ran outside the door and used the walkie-talkie to notify the main station that the big star Lu Chen was here!
It was not easy, Lu Chen sat down in his seat.
There was a table card with his name on the dining table, and he was sitting next to Huangshan, but the girl in the yellow skirt next to Huangshan was very strange, and she seemed to have no memory of her.
He couldn't help asking: "Who is this?"
Huang Shan grinned and introduced: "Lu Chen, this is my girlfriend Chen Jingjing!"
Lu Chen greeted: "Hello."
Chen Jingjing is petite and dainty, and sitting with the burly Huang Shan is really a little out of tune, her delicate appearance is quite attractive, she asked with a blushing face: "Hello, Lu Chen, I like your song very much, and You played the blue love of life and death, can... can you sign me?"
Lu Chen nodded and said, "Of course no problem, I'll sign for you after dinner."
Huang Shan hurriedly added: "There are still group photos!"
Lu Chen smiled and said, "No problem."
Chen Jingjing was obviously very happy, hugged Huang Shan's thick arms and said, "Thank you!"
Huang Shan sighed: "You are still a big star with great charm. Today, forty of our classmates came, and twenty of our family members came, and they all came because they knew you were coming."
Lu Chen suddenly realized, no wonder there are so many people here, and some of them have very strange faces, and their feelings are all "family members"!
He looked around and asked suspiciously, "Where's Teacher Ye?"
Teacher Ye is the head teacher. Huang Shan had said before that she would come, but now she has not seen her.
Huang Shan explained: "Ms. Ye was going to come, but she suffered from an old stomach problem and was hospitalized yesterday."
Lu Chen's expression was solemn: "It should be quite serious to be hospitalized with a stomach problem. I'll go see her tomorrow."
The two chatted, and a series of hot and delicious dishes were quickly served.
The atmosphere in the banquet hall became lively again, and the students who reunited after a long absence were eating, drinking, chatting and laughing.
There are more than a dozen classmates at the same table as Lu Chen, and the topics they talk about are basically the same as their respective situations.
Some students returned to Binhai after graduating from university, or went to work in a company or prepared to take the civil service exam, some opened their own shops to start a business, and some stayed in the place where they graduated to seek development, and some continued to take postgraduate entrance examinations.
Huang Shan himself did not go to university after graduating from high school, but started a business with his father. After four years, not to mention how successful he was, at least he had a good time.
He is very satisfied with his current life. According to him, he can't earn enough money. The most important thing is to live happily. He plans to get married and have children next year.
"Lu Chen, if you are free, you must come to my wedding with Jingjing!"
Chen Jingjing's eyes were shining, and she was obviously looking forward to it.
Lu Chen smiled and said, "I'll definitely come if I'm free, but I'm too busy with work, so I really can't guarantee it."
In the past half a year from last year to now, his most important achievement is to release an album and film a TV series. He didn't make many announcements and endorsements, so he wasn't too busy.
But this year’s situation is different, with new albums, new TV series and even movies, as well as Chen Fei’er’s new album, MSN, Xiaohutuan, etc. With the promotion of his status, various endorsements and invitations will inevitably continue , work must be getting busier.
"But the red envelope is guaranteed to be delivered!"
Huang Shan hahaha: "That's fine, by the way, do you have a girlfriend now?"
This question is actually a bit sensitive. After all, Lu Chen is different from ordinary people now, so Huangshan is a little heartless and can't hide things in his heart. If he wanted to ask, he asked directly: "Everyone says you and Chen Fei'er are a couple. ?”
The students present all pricked up their ears, looking very curious.
Lu Chen coughed twice, and explained: "The entertainment industry is very complicated. Some entertainment reporters like to write nonsense in order to grab the news, and some are deliberately hyping it up by themselves, so we can't take it seriously..."
He picked up some interesting anecdotes in the circle to tell everyone, cleverly avoiding the problem of Huangshan.
As a celebrity entertainer, talking about one's feelings in public is stupid unless it is hype.
Even if it's the class reunion.
And the students at the other tables watched the happy chat here and their eyes were hot, and they came to toast one after another.
Lu Chen got up and said with a smile, "Thank you everyone, but I can't drink when I drive here at night, and I have to protect my throat as a singer, so I'm really sorry, I'll use a drink instead!"
So many people came to toast, each of them could kill him with a glass, and he really seldom drinks now.
The students can understand, but they are required to take a group photo alone.
Last year, Lu Chen rose rapidly in the pop music scene. When he won the championship of "Singing China", he became a celebrity in his hometown. Now that "Blue Life and Death" is being broadcast on Haijin Satellite TV, he is even more vicious. With a clean face, he is already a household name in Binhai.
Many of Lu Chen's classmates are proud of it, and they often mention it when chatting with others.
"Are you watching Blue Love? The hero is my classmate!"
"Have you heard of you at the same table? It was sung by my classmate. I used to play basketball with him!"
"Do you know Lu Chen?..."
Binhai is a small city on the east coast of Zhejiang Province, with a developed economy, a large population, and numerous private enterprises. The place is rich but has no profound cultural and historical background, and few celebrities.
A star who is popular all over the country like Lu Chen is really the only one in his hometown!
Huang Shan yelled: "Group photos are fine, everyone queues up, and the fee is five yuan per person. I'll take the money, thank you!"
Lu Chen suddenly became angry: "Five yuan? How can it be done? At least six yuan, and the extra one will be counted as your kickback!"
Everyone was amused by their jokes, and the atmosphere at the banquet became more and more harmonious.
Just a young classmate, for most people who have graduated from high school for four years, they have not been contaminated by the philistines in the society, and they still have the spirit and sincerity that belong to young people.