Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared-Chapter 561 Warm Welcome

"Come on, follow me." Gu Fan pointed to the large cargo ship with a malicious grin. Ouyang Jin felt like he was being tricked into boarding a pirate ship.

"No, I’m going back." Ouyang Jin tried to escape, but Lu Yi and Jie grabbed him from each side. He had no chance to get away.

Ouyang Jin felt utterly depressed. It was always easier to get on a pirate ship than to get off. He didn’t understand why he was still plagued by Gu Fan and co. despite having fled abroad.

Once in the cabin, everyone was seated, patiently waiting for him. On seeing Ouyang Jin, they cheered enthusiastically, warmly welcoming this long-lost friend.

Lin Xi was thrilled: "Well, Ouyang Jin, wherever we go, you go. Our bond really can’t be severed."

"Yeah, if I had the choice, I’d wish to shorten it, to avoid the endless complications." Ouyang Jin replied unenthusiastically. He found a spot, not to sit down, but was forcefully pushed down by Gu Fan. He felt helpless.

Su Hui also asked: "When did you arrive in the Triangle Sea Area?"

"About six months ago. The Yuxueyun Mountain tourism project was halted. With no other options, I left. Coincidentally, I met a friend who recommended me for this tour guide job." While answering, Ouyang Jin eyed the emergency exit, planning to bolt at the first chance.

However, Gu Fan seemed to notice Ouyang Jin’s uneasy gaze. He patted Ouyang Jin’s shoulder signaling him not to overthink.

"Oh god, why is this happening?" Ouyang Jin muttered inwardly. His distressed expression didn’t go unnoticed by the group. Xu Haowen asked, "What’s wrong, Ouyang Jin? You seem unhappy to see us."

Ouyang Jin quickly explained: "How can that be? How can I not want to see everyone? We’ve gone through ups and downs together. Our bond is deep."

"That’s true. We’re thrilled you’re here, Ouyang Jin. You must be familiar with the area since you’ve been here for over six months, right? Otherwise, you couldn’t have become a tour guide. We need someone like you." Lin Xi voiced the group’s thoughts. Everyone looked at Ouyang Jin with eager eyes.

Ouyang Jin gritted his teeth. He couldn’t get dragged into this again. Under pressure, he said, "I’m sorry, guys. I’m really happy to see you, but if you want me to be your guide, I’m sorry, I can’t do it. You’d better find someone else."

Everyone was stunned by his words. Lin Xi looked questioningly at Gu Fan, who scratched his head, "We can’t force him if he doesn’t want to. However, inviting him to reunite with everyone was necessary. I hope someone can convince him."

"Thank you for your understanding, Gu Fan." Ouyang Jin thought, ’You better keep your word.’ free𝑤ebnovel.com

However, things weren’t as simple as Ouyang Jin thought. Lin Xi handed him a plate of snacks that spontaneously combusted right in front of him. The plate quickly turned to ashes, giving Ouyang Jin a fright.

"This..." Ouyang Jin dared not meet Lin Xi’s eyes, fearing he’d be overwhelmed by his formidable presence.

"Regardless of your methods, I won’t lead the way. I refuse. Let’s see what you can do about it." Ouyang Jin secretly gritted his teeth, standing firm against the pressure, refusing to give in.

Suddenly the cracking noise startled Ouyang Jin. He looked back and was shocked to see Su Hui standing at the door, arms crossed, leaning against the cabin door. The sight of her taser was truly terrifying.

Ouyang Jin swallowed hard, thinking ’You promised not to force me, isn’t this a breach of promise, not letting me go?’

Gu Fan chuckled while pouring water for Ouyang Jin, "Come on, old friends reunite after so long. Let’s eat, drink, and chat, purely for the sake of old times. Nothing else."

"Fair enough. Can I leave after the chat?" Ouyang Jin cautiously clinked cups with Gu Fan.

Gu Fan nodded, "Of course. As long as everyone has finished catching up, I’ll let you go."

"That’s good. I hope you keep your word, Gu Fan." Ouyang Jin thought, ’Since you’ve said this, I trust there will be no tricks.’

Lu Yi fetched a bottle of wine, looking high-spirited. "Come on, drinks are boring. We should drink wine. That’s the vibe for reminiscing."

Ouyang Jin was taken aback watching Lu Yi pouring wine, "You’re trying to get me drunk, right? I have to stay sober."

"Old friends are gathered today. Let’s eat and drink freely. I propose a toast to our common friend, Ouyang Jin." Gu Fan lifted his glass high. Everyone else did the same, showing unity.

Gu Fan continued, "We thank Ouyang Jin. Although he’s not with us most of the time and can’t help when we’re in trouble, without him at Yuxueyun Mountain, we might not have made it back unscathed. We thank him for his help. When we needed a guide the most, he joined our team without hesitation, leading us to our destination. I can’t imagine what we would have done without him."

When Gu Fan finished, everyone looked gratefully at Ouyang Jin, toasting him and expressing their gratitude.

Ouyang Jin just gave a hollow laugh and half-heartedly greeted everyone. He had already made up his mind that whatever Gu Fan and co. said or did, he wouldn’t agree, no matter what.

After drinking a lot, Ouyang Jin threw up. He didn’t allow himself to get drunk and unintentionally agree to Gu Fan’s request.

"Ok, it’s about time. Let’s wrap up here. I’m leaving. I’m glad to have met you here." Ouyang Jin put down his glass, feeling uneasy. He didn’t believe Gu Fan would let him leave so easily.

However, Ouyang Jin was mistaken. Gu Fan, Lin Xi, and Su Hui showed no intention of restraining him. They allowed Ouyang Jin to leave, leaving him shocked.

As soon as Ouyang Jin stepped out of the cabin, he was dumbfounded. The ship had already left the port. God, it was really hard to get off this pirate ship.

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