“Would you prefer wine or juice this evening, madam?” a waiter with a crisp white vest inquired politely, appearing beside Tilda as the murmur of conversation swelled in the room.


    Several waiters materialized around the tables, ready to attend to the guests.


    The private room had been transformed into a buffet bar, overflowing with an array of delicious food and drinks.


    Clearly, it was going to be a night of culinary indulgence.


    They were wee to partake in the delectable offerings as they pleased.


    Although she had no idea why everyone was being asked individually about what they wanted, Tilda turned to the waiter who had stopped by her side and ordered, “A ss of juice, please.


    ”


    With a quick nod of acknowledgment, the waiter whisked away and returned momentster with a chilled ss of juice.


    Soon, the room buzzed with activity as waiters weaved through the crowd, sses of colorful drinks appearing in everyone’s hands.


    The introductory speech from the monitor was nearing its conclusion.Content provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    “Alright everyone, sses up! Let’s toast to the years that brought us here, theughter, the friendships, the sheer craziness of it all! Cheers to our youth!”


    A wave of warmth washed over the room as the monitor’s voice, amplified and friendly, filled the air.


    The men, their faces etched with the passage of time but eyes sparkling with youthful memories, erupted in a spontaneous cheer.


    The girls, no less enthusiastic, stood up with smiles etched on their faces and raised the ss in their hands.


    Then, everyone took a big gulp out of their ss.


    Tilda also took a sip of juice, the cool Liquid momentarily calming her nerves.


    “Now, the party begins.


    Enjoy yourselves!” the monitor said after the toast.


    A resounding “Okay!” erupted from the crowd.


    The men, their cheers echoing loudest, practically vibrated with excitement.


    As if on cue, music surged through the speakers, its passionate melody filling the room.


    The private room, once buzzing with polite conversation, transformed in an instant into a buzzing party.


    Bottles and sses clinked as they drank with each other andughter filled the room.


    Seated beside Tilda, Winnie raised her ss with a sincere smile and said, “Tilda.


    I owe you a big thank you.


    Thanks to your invaluable guidance, I aced the college entrance exams! Trust me, it has always been my desire to thank you.


    Now, I finally have a chance to express my gratitude.


    ”


    Tilda’s cheeks flushed a light pink at thepliment.


    “Did I make so much contribution?”


    Winnie nodded and replied, “Of course, you did!”


    With that, they both clinked their sses together and Winnie downed the whole ss of wine.


    Seeing this, Tilda smiled and remarked, “Impressive.


    You seem to hold your liquor well.


    ”


    With that, Tilda downed her own ss.


    Winnie handed Tilda another ss of juice.


    Tilda epted it with a grateful smile.