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Lara patted my shoulder generously and said with a smile: "Don't be unhappy. It's a rare opportunity for old classmates to meet. Come on, I'll buy you a drink."

There is a restaurant in the village, which is owned by one of my elders. When he saw Lara and I coming, he specially sent two dishes to welcome us.

"You're married?" Lara looked at me in disbelief.