After surviving my ordeal, I learned that the school beauty had given birth to twins for me.

Chapter 120 Zhang Jiangcheng, Class Reunion, Thoughts Clear

In the evening, after the family finished celebrating, they sat neatly on the sofa, ready to watch a show.

The anime series "Wind from Chang'an" officially premiered last Friday and became an instant hit!

Jiang Xinlan needed to calm down and focus on cultivating her inner energy, so she never had the chance to watch the show.

Now the whole family is watching it together on the video app from beginning to end.

The screen lit up, and after a grand opening sequence, the first episode officially began. Jiang Xinlan, who played the daughter Shen Qinghe, stunned everyone the moment she appeared on screen.

"Wow! Mom is so beautiful!" The two children stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with admiration.

Jiang Zhenbang watched intently, nodding in approval from time to time: "Great! You acted so well!"

Jiang Jianping and Su Hui were also beaming with pride.

Shen Yu sat next to Jiang Xinlan, holding her hand, his eyes filled with tenderness and pride.

At this time, Jiang Xinlan's agent sent her a message saying that they would be going to Jiangcheng next week to hold an offline roadshow and fan meeting, and asked if she had time to go.

Jiang Xinlan discussed with Shen Yu that they should take this opportunity to go back to Yunjingtai Villa and pack up the old things that hadn't been moved to Beijing.

Shen Yu immediately agreed: "Okay, I also wanted to see where we used to live."

Jiang Zhenbang also said with a smile, "I'll go with you too, to see where you used to live, and I'll bring some pastries from Jiangcheng's time-honored brands for the two children."

The family quickly agreed and booked a private plane for three days later, preparing to depart for Jiangcheng.

The private jet landed smoothly at Jiangcheng Airport, where Lu Zongming's capable assistant, Zhao Feng, was already waiting with his men.

"Mr. Shen, Miss Jiang," Zhao Feng greeted them respectfully.

"President Lu originally intended to pick you up personally, but he had an important international meeting that prevented him from doing so. He specifically asked me to apologize to you. The villa in Yunjingtai has been thoroughly cleaned, and all the necessary household items have been prepared according to your instructions."

"Thank you for your hard work." Shen Yu nodded.

The group boarded the luxury car that had been prepared and headed straight for the Yunjingtai villa area.

As the car entered the yard, the two children, who had been waiting impatiently, pushed open the car door and ran onto the lawn, chasing and playing with the butterflies that the housekeeper had released in advance.

Jiang Zhenbang and his wife Jiang Jianping followed behind, looking at the lush greenery and clear swimming pool, nodding repeatedly: "This place is really nice, the air is even better than in Beijing."

"If you like, stay a few more days," Shen Yu said with a smile. "There are plenty of rooms, so you can stay as long as you want."

The next day, Jiang Xinlan went to participate in an offline roadshow. After finally finishing her work and returning home, her phone started ringing incessantly.

She took out her phone and saw that it was her university classmates' group chat, which had been silent for several years, and was now flooded with messages at a rate of dozens per second.

[Holy crap! I just saw Jiang Xinlan at the promotional event for "The Wind Rises in Chang'an"! She's a hundred times more beautiful in person than on TV!]

[Really? Jiang Xinlan is back in Jiangcheng? She's a big star now!]

[It's true! I took pictures! Look!]

[My God! It really is her! We lost contact with her after she dropped out of school, I never expected her to be so popular now!]

I'm so envious! We're in the same class, but they're now at the top of their class, while I'm still working a 9-to-5 job squeezing onto the subway.

Since Xinlan is back in Jiangcheng, how about we have a class reunion? It's been years since we last saw each other, it's a great opportunity to get together!

[Agreed! I've wanted to see a big star for ages!]

[@Jiang Xinlan, are you free? Everyone misses you so much!]

Messages kept coming in the group chat, some from genuine envy, some from those just watching the drama unfold, and some with a sour tone.

Jiang Xinlan stared at the screen, her fingers tightening slightly, and the smile on her face gradually faded.

Shen Yu noticed her change in mood and walked over to gently hug her from behind: "What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"

Jiang Xinlan handed her the phone, her voice somewhat low: "They saw in the class group that I did a roadshow, and they're starting to suggest a class reunion."

Shen Yu glanced at the group messages, a knowing look flashing in his eyes.

Back then, Xinlan was pregnant, but she was falsely accused and expelled from school. He knew better than anyone how much she suffered.

Those events were painful and dark memories for her.

"If you don't want to go, then you don't have to." Shen Yu kissed the top of her head, his tone indulgent. "No one can force you to do something you don't want to do."

Jiang Xinlan shook her head and bit her lip:

"It's not that I don't want to go, it's just... the thought of what happened back then makes me uncomfortable. They all called me shameless back then, and now that I'm famous, they're all coming after me again. It disgusts me."

As night deepened, the lights in the villa shone softly.

The two children, tired from playing, had been taken upstairs by Su Hui to bathe and go to bed. Jiang Zhenbang and Jiang Jianping were playing chess in the living room, their hearty laughter occasionally breaking the silence.

Shen Yu led Jiang Xinlan to the terrace in the courtyard. A gentle evening breeze blew by, carrying the dampness of the lake.

"I know you're upset," Shen Yu said softly, pulling her into his arms.

"But cultivation emphasizes the clarity of thought. The humiliation of the past is still deeply rooted in your heart. If you don't pull it out, it will affect your cultivation."

He paused, then continued:

"They say that returning home in glory is like wearing fine clothes in the dark; why not take advantage of this class reunion to give them a good slap in the face, vent your anger, and get your revenge? Wouldn't that make things easier?"

Jiang Xinlan leaned against him and remained silent for a long time.

She is no longer the naive college student who was bullied by everyone. She has a loving husband, adorable children, a caring family, and a successful career. She no longer needs to fear those rumors and gossip.

"Okay." Jiang Xinlan raised her head, looked into Shen Yu's eyes, her gaze resolute. "I'll go with you. I want to show those who bullied us how well we're doing now."

Shen Yu smiled and kissed her forehead: "This is my Xinlan. Don't worry, with me here, no one will dare to bully you again."

The next morning, Jiang Xinlan replied "I'm free" in the group chat, and the group chat immediately exploded.

Everyone immediately started to decide on a time and place, and finally settled on a private room on the top floor of the Xinghewan International Hotel three days later.

Before we knew it, the day of the class reunion arrived.

At 6 p.m., Shen Yu drove Jiang Xinlan to the Xinghewan International Hotel.

As soon as the two entered the private room on the top floor, the previously noisy room instantly fell silent.