In a middle-class metropolitan city called Wuhen,
There lives a young man living alone in the city. Since his grandfather passed away, he has been surviving alone in the city.
He works as a waiter in a small restaurant.
This is a side job, as the man is still a 17-year-old college student, and tomorrow is his birthday.
The man's name is Lin Fen, a handsome, energetic man.
Lin Fen is in high spirits today, in a very good mood.
"Hey kid, you seem to be in a really good mood," the restaurant owner asked.
This is a small restaurant, with only about eight staff members working day and night shifts.
"Boss, today is my girlfriend's birthday. We've been dating since we were in our sophomore year of high school. I plan to propose to her tonight," Lin Fen 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 your payday. Buy her something nice present," the boss said to Lin Fen.
"Understood." He would do his best to finish the job so he could go home early.
By nightfall, Lin Fen had finished all the work he had on hand.
"Here's your pay." Lin Fen received his payment 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?" Lin Fen asked.
Usually, Lin Fen would only earn $300-$350 for this side job.
"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." Lin Fen was delighted. It seemed like he could buy a nice ring for his girlfriend.
"Then I'll be going. Thank you." Before leaving, Lin Fen bowed and saluted his kind boss.
"Young people these days are really full of energy," the restaurant owner was pleased to see Lin Fen.
After that, the boss went back to work running his business.
Lin Fen went to a jewelry store and bought a ring for $250.
"This is quite a nice gift, then I'll go there." Lin Fen decided to go.
He was in a really good mood.
"Oh yeah, where's the meeting place?" Lin Fen still didn't know where his girlfriend was having her birthday party.
Lin Fen's girlfriend's name was Zhang Yuna, a beautiful blonde woman.
She was currently majoring in business.
Lin Fen, meanwhile, was majoring in future technology.
Business is a popular major among the wealthy, where one can find strong connections with the children of entrepreneurs or the second generation of the wealthy.
Since choosing a different major, Lin Fen rarely saw Zhang Yuna, sometimes only once every three days or once a week.
But lately, they've seen each other and communicated less frequently, perhaps because they're both busy with their new college lives.
Lin Fen didn't think much of it. Everyone has dreams they want to achieve, and Lin Fen even hopes to create something new that can change the world and his life.
That's why Lin Fen majored in future technology; he wants to develop something new that will change the world.
"Let me see the meeting place!" Lin Fen looked at the meeting place.
"What!!" Lin Fen shouted, quite surprised by the birthday party venue.
"Two-star hotel!" Lin Fen was surprised by the venue of the party held by Zhang Yuna.
Lin Fen wasn't stupid. A two-star hotel was definitely expensive for a simple party. It definitely cost more than $5,000 for a birthday party.
Zhang Yuna came from an ordinary family, perhaps a little better off than Lin Fen, but could her family afford to rent such a nice place?
Lin Fen remembered his family.
Since his grandfather passed away, he had lived alone in this city.
The only extended family he had left was his 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?" Lin Fen thought.
"Uhhh, why bother thinking about it? Let's go and see." Lin Fen didn't want to think about his girlfriend's family.
"Ding..." a message came in.
Lin Fen looked at the smartphone in his hand; it was a message from Zhang Yuna.
"Come quickly, don't keep me waiting," Zhang Yuna texted Lin Fen.
"Of course, I'll be there soon," Lin Fen replied, already ready to go to the party.
Lin Fen hung up, hailed a taxi, and headed to a two-star hotel.
Fifteen minutes later, Lin Fen finally arrived.
He entered with the invitation Zhang Yuna had given him.
"Follow me," the hotel staff told Lin Fen to follow.
Lin Fen followed the staff.
They finally arrived at the party 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 shocked Lin Fen.
This was clearly high society.
Just looking at him was strange.
Lin Fen was wearing a suit too, but compared to the people here, his was clearly nothing.
The difference in status and attire was like heaven and earth.
"Are these Yuna's friends?" Lin Fen could hardly believe it. Everyone was truly remarkable.
They were probably all business majors, and they were truly wealthy.
Compared to Lin Fen's major, it was like heaven and earth.
Lin Fen'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." Lin Fen wasn't used to high society.
When Lin Fen entered, several people stared at him; they didn't seem to like him very much.
"Uhhh... this is so embarrassing. Can I propose to her in a place like this?" Lin Fen was embarrassed. He wondered if he could do it.
"I'm a man, I can't back down." Lin Fen was a man, he couldn't back down.
Lin Fen looked for Zhang Yuna.
Zhang Yuna was in the center of the room, accompanied by several women in glamorous attire.
They seemed to be having a pleasant conversation.
Lin Fen approached Zhang Yuna, wishing her a happy birthday.
"Yuna," Lin Fen called out.
Zhang Yuna turned, as did the women around her; they all looked at the ordinary-looking Lin Fen.