novelraw Chapter 37 - Suddenly, the Rain Poured Down
Chapter 37 - Suddenly, the Rain Poured Down
Chapter 37. Suddenly, the Rain Poured Down
After Bai Xiyi and her group left, the class reunion continued.
Everyone gathered together, chatting and playing games. Zhang Kai had mostly recovered, but after taking so many emotional hits—and still feeling the lingering pain down there—he had become much quieter.
The center of attention, as always, was Ye Chen and Bai Xiyan.
Everyone was dying to know their story.
Yet, no one dared to ask.
The frustration gnawed at these elite lawyers, leaving them restless.
Since no one asked, Bai Xiyan didn’t bother explaining.
She nestled in Ye Chen’s arms, listening to the conversations around her, feeling completely content.
Time passed leisurely.
After chatting for a while, the group strolled around, taking in the scenery.
When they returned to the large rock, someone suggested:
“It’s about time we set up the tents, right?”
Everyone agreed.
They got to work, helping each other pitch the tents. It wasn’t too difficult—with teamwork, they had seven or eight tents set up around the rock in less than an hour.
In the center, they left a large open space.
“Let’s have a bonfire party tonight!”
Ye Chen’s proposal was met with unanimous approval.
They gathered dry branches for firewood.
By nightfall, the sky glittered with stars.
The bonfire roared to life.
Everyone sang, danced, and laughed together.
But on the other side of the mountain…
Bai Xiyi’s campsite felt cold and lifeless.
No bonfire—just a single floodlight illuminating the area.
And the food?
Mediocre at best.
“Ugh, we have such good ingredients and plenty of seasoning, so why does it still taste bland?”
“Nini, didn’t you brag about being a master chef? Why is your cooking so bad?”
“Hey! If you don’t like it, don’t eat it!”
“Fine, I’ll force it down. If it weren’t for the meteor shower, I’d leave right now!”
“Listen to how lively it is over there…”
Bai Xiyi suddenly spoke up:
“Let’s play a game too!”
Nini perked up. “What? Truth or Dare?”
Instantly, the mood shifted.
“Yes! Let’s do it!”
“Come on, ladies, no chickening out!”
“This is way more fun!”
They sat in a circle. Nini pulled out an empty bottle.
“Simple rules—spin the bottle. Whoever it lands on is up next!”
“I’ll spin first. Whoever it points to will spin next.”
“Then, the person who just answered or did a dare spins for the next target.”
No one objected.
Bai Xiyi hesitated but held her ground.
Nini spun the bottle.
It clattered on the ground before finally stopping—pointing at a tall, athletic girl.
The girl grinned. “Alright, Nini. Ask away! I pick Truth!”
Nini smirked.
“When was the last time you had sex, and with who?”
“Damn, Nini! So bold right off the bat?”
The girl didn’t flinch.
“This morning.”
Gasps all around.
Wait, hadn’t they all been together this morning?
The girl smirked.
“At your place. With your little brother.”
“WHAT?!”
Nini exploded.
“My brother is only NINETEEN, you monster!”
The girl just laughed.
“What, nineteen’s too young? News flash—we’ve been at it for a year.”
Nini clutched her chest like she’d been stabbed.
“He’s just a kid!”
The girl pointed at Nini’s drink.
“Drink up, sis.”
Nini sighed, downed her glass, and the game continued.
The bottle spun again, revealing secrets one after another.
Until—
It landed on Bai Xiyi.
A friend rubbed her hands together.
“Xiyi, Truth or Dare?”
Bai Xiyi stayed calm.
“Truth.”
“Do you still have feelings for your ex-husband?”
Everyone already knew the answer.
But Bai Xiyi had always been stubborn.
They wanted her to admit it—to face herself.
Bai Xiyi fell silent.
Did she still miss him?
She couldn’t deny it.
The moment she signed the divorce papers, regret had set in.
But her pride wouldn’t let her admit it.
Bit by bit, she had built a wall around herself.
But tonight, after drinking and seeing Ye Chen and Bai Xiyan together…
That wall had started to crack.
She lifted her glass but didn’t drink.
The night breeze brushed through her hair.
Finally, she downed the wine in one gulp and smiled bitterly.
Still, she said nothing.
A collective sigh.
Fine. If she won’t admit it, she won’t.
They moved on, avoiding any more questions about Ye Chen or Bai Xiyan.
Time flew by.
Soon, the stars dimmed.
Nini’s alarm went off.
“Quick! The meteor shower’s about to start!”
Chaos ensued as they scrambled to get ready.
Meanwhile—
Ye Chen and Bai Xiyan leaned against each other, gazing at the sky.
“Hubby, what are you gonna wish for?”
Before he could answer, she covered his mouth.
“No, don’t say it! It won’t come true if you do!”
Ye Chen chuckled. Fine, whatever you say.
Soon, streaks of light crossed the sky.
They closed their eyes and made their wishes.
A minute later, the meteors were gone.
They opened their eyes, smiled at each other, and hugged.
“Alright, time to rest. We’ll catch the sunrise tomorrow.”
One by one, everyone retreated to their tents.
The mountain was peaceful, filled with the sounds of crickets.
But in the dead of night—
BOOM!
Thunder roared.
And suddenly—
The skies opened up.
Rain poured down in sheets.