In a middle-class metropolitan city called Wuhen,
There lived a young man living alone, working as a waiter in a small restaurant.
This was a side job, as he was a 17-year-old college freshman, and tomorrow would be his 18th birthday.
The man's name was Yun Chen, a handsome, energetic man.
Yun Chen was in high spirits today, in a very good mood.
"Hey kid, you seem to be in a really good mood," asked the restaurant owner.
This was a small cafe, with only about eight staff members working day and night shifts.
"Boss, today is my girlfriend's birthday. We've been dating since high school. Tonight, I intend to propose to her." Yun Chen explained the reason for his good mood.
"So that's it. I'm happy to hear it," the restaurant owner was pleased.
"Then finish your work. Today is payday. Buy her something nice," the boss said to Yun Chen.
"Understood." Yun Chen understood. He would do his best to finish the job so he could go home early.
By nightfall, Yun Chen had finished all the work he had on hand.
"Here's your pay." Yun Chen received his pay for a month's work.
This amount was enough to cover his daily expenses while pampering his beautiful girlfriend.
"$500, isn't this more than usual?" Yun Chen asked.
Usually, Yun Chen would only earn $300-$350 for his side jobs.
"Today I'm giving you a bonus. Use it to buy a nice gift. Don't disappoint her," the restaurant owner said.
"Thank you very much, boss." Yun Chen was delighted. It seemed he would be able to buy a nice ring for his girlfriend.
"Then I'll be going. Thank you." Before leaving, Yun Chen bowed and saluted his kind boss.
"Young people these days are truly full of energy," the restaurant owner was pleased with Yun Chen.
After that, the boss returned to his business.
Yun Chen went to a jewelry store and bought a ring for $250.
"That's enough, let's go then," Yun Chen decided to leave.
He was in a really good mood.
"Oh yeah, where's the meeting place?" Yun Chen still didn't know where his girlfriend was having her birthday party.
Yun Chen's girlfriend's name was Zhang Yuna, a beautiful blonde woman.
She was currently majoring in business.
Yun Chen, meanwhile, was majoring in future technology.
Business is a popular major among the wealthy, offering strong connections with the children of entrepreneurs or the second generation of the wealthy.
Since choosing different majors, Yun Chen rarely saw Zhang Yuna, sometimes only once every three days or once a week.
But lately, they haven't seen each other much, perhaps because they're both busy.
Yun Chen didn't think much of the matter. Everyone has dreams they want to achieve, and even Yun Chen hoped to create something new that could change the world and his life.
That's why Yun Chen majored in future technology; he wanted to develop something new that would change the world.
"Let me see the meeting place!" Yun Chen looked at the meeting place.
"What!!" Yun Chen shouted, seemingly shocked by the birthday party venue.
"Two-star hotel." Yun Chen was surprised by the venue of Zhang Yuna's party.
Yun Chen wasn't stupid; a two-star hotel would definitely be expensive for a party. It would definitely cost more than $5,000 for a birthday party.
Zhang Yuna came from an ordinary family, perhaps slightly better off than Yun Chen, who was alone.
Since his grandfather passed away, he lived alone in this city.
The only family he had was her uncle, who was overseas and never wanted to return.
"How could Zhang Yuna rent a two-star hotel for a birthday party? Could it be that Zhang Yuna's family has gotten better?" Yun Chen thought about it.
"Ugh, why bother thinking? Let's just go." Yun Chen didn't want to think; he just wanted to leave.
"Ding..." a message came in.
Yun Chen looked at the smartphone in his hand; it was a message from Zhang Yuna.
"Come quickly, don't keep me waiting," Zhang Yuna texted Yun Chen.
"Of course, I'll be there soon," Yun Chen replied, "I'll be there soon."
Yun Chen hung up, hailed a taxi, and headed to a two-star hotel.
Fifteen minutes later, Yun Chen finally arrived.
He entered with the invitation Zhang Yuna had given him.
"Follow me," the hotel staff told Yun Chen to follow.
"Understood," Yun Chen followed the staff.
They finally arrived at the banquet hall.
There were over a dozen people present.
The men were dressed in expensive suits and luxury watches, while the women were beautiful in beautiful dresses and luxurious handbags.
"Huh?" The sight before him surprised Yun Chen.
This was clearly high society.
Just looking at it was strange.
Yun Chen was wearing a suit too, but compared to the people here, his was clearly nothing.
The difference in their status and attire was like heaven and earth.
"Are these Yuna's friends?" Yun Chen could hardly believe it. Everyone was truly remarkable.
They were probably all business majors; they certainly looked wealthy.
Compared to Yun Chen's major, it was like heaven and earth.
Yun Chen's major was 90% ordinary people, and they all looked ordinary.
The contrast before his eyes was simply too stark.
"I'm not used to the atmosphere." Yun Chen wasn't used to high society.
When Yun Chen entered, several people stared at him; they didn't seem very friendly.
"Uhhh... this is so embarrassing. Can I propose to her in a place like this?" Yun Chen was embarrassed. He wondered if he could do it.
"I'm a man, I can't back down." Yun Chen was a man.
Yun Chen looked for Zhang Yuna.
Zhang Yuna was in the middle of the room, accompanied by several women in glamorous attire.
They seemed to be having a pleasant conversation.
Yun Chen approached Zhang Yuna, wishing her a happy birthday.
"Yuna" Yun Chen called Zhang Yuna's name.
Zhang Yuna turned her head, as did the women around her, they all looked at Yun Chen.