Watching from afar, Jin Xiuzhu could make out the figure of her boyfriend Chen Wentian, who was standing by the school entrance. So she dashed over to grab his arm.

Although she had previously found a thousand reasons to keep their relationship a secret, she was still delighted to be able to officially introduce him to her dorm mates. Because, like most girls of her age, she desired to show off her boyfriend.

The moment she laid eyes on him, the unease she felt during class was long abandoned to the back of her mind.

After all, she was armed with all the money from her and her twin sister. With money in your pocket, there is nothing to fear!

Chen Wentian lowered his head slightly and glanced at the girl that had pounced on him. Then, he carefully smoothed out her messy hair. His usual solemn expression softened, and even his eyebrows relaxed: “What are you running around for? Working up a sweat like that. What if you catch a cold later?” He moved closer to her ear and whispered gently, “I’ll worry.”

Those sweet words made Xiuzhu blush so hard that she was too embarrassed to lift her head up.

In spite of all the mental preparations, every time they got close, she still acted like a deer in the headlights.

“Tsk tsk, it’s still broad daylight. Your mushiness is making all the singles jealous!” Fang Yanru calmly strolled over with a teasing tone, but if anyone were to pay attention, they would notice that she was tightly clutching her purse strap and figure out just how unstable she was feeling.

Heaven knows how much she wanted to tear Jin Xiuzhu and Chen Wentian apart when she saw them holding hands!

But there’s no need to rush. Soon, she would be able to do just that.

Huang Xiaoping was lagging behind, and when she noticed that something didn’t seem right, she quickly caught up and reassured them: “Not at all! There’s only admiration on my part. Senior Chen and our Xiuxiu are so compatible! A match made in heaven!”

As someone who was ignorant during class, Huang Xiaoping would be oblivious if she could not feel that something was amiss. Though not one to usually assume the worst of others, she could tell that Fang Yanru was clearly picking on Xiuzhu.

She would need to find a chance to warn Xiuzhu to pay attention.

Soon, everyone arrived. Zhen Susu was worried that Fang Yanru had picked an extravagant restaurant, so she did not ask her boyfriend to come along. So the 5 people standing at the school gate consisted of all 4 members of Dorm 405, plus Chen Wentian.

Chen Wentian raised his head and asked: “Should I call for a cab? Where are we going?”

He had prepared the money. Though he was met with some hardships recently, Xiuzhu was his topmost priority right this moment. To be introduced to her dorm mates made him extremely happy.

He had previously contacted a few pals to ask for advice, jotted down some notes, and despite his calm exterior, his heart was reciting all the rules to heart.

His buddies that went through thick and thin with him. provided him with all the perfect answers that he committed to memory.

Number 1: You must be sincere. Express your feelings to your girlfriend. Show some sweetness when appropriate, but don’t go overboard.

Number 2: Don’t be stingy. You must be generous, impress your girlfriend’s dorm mates, and make her look good.

Number 3: Most importantly, maintain a safe distance away from your girlfriend’s dorm mates. Don’t give her reasons to feel insecure.

Fang Yanru glanced at him and nudged her chin up high: “My Ah Bin will take us with his car. As for where we’re going, that’s still a secret.”

Right as she said that, her boyfriend, Xu Libin, drove over his black Mercedes-Maybach S-series 6-seater sedan and stopped in front of them. Lowering his car window, he greeted the group coolly.

Fang Yanru strutted like a proud peacock, leering at her dumbfounded dorm mates as she arrogantly took the front seat, and hassled them to board the car quickly.

However, unbeknownst to her—— Her 3 dorm mates, as well as Chen Wentian, had all hesitated because they were mentally calculating the cost of including an extra person to see if they brought enough money. And as for the price of the car or whatever, no one cared because they don’t know anything about cars.

Xu Libin’s driving skills were good, the car was moved steadily down the road, and soon, Fang Yanru could not help but begin her introduction. She turned to face the group behind her and began her little act.

“The restaurant we’re going to today was really difficult to book. I planned to reserve a spot half a month ago, but never got to it, and had to find a ticket dealer to snatch a spot! I heard that restaurant has many rules, but other than it being expensive and difficult to reserve a spot, nothing else is negative!”

“But the menu selection is limited, so we get what we get, such a pity!”

…

Hearing Fan Yanru’s words, Zhen Susu shot Huang Xiaoping a meaningful look. She would have never imagined Fang Yanru to dare pick something so overboard. Based on the description: Limited menu, difficult to book, long wait, expensive, ticket dealer… in the end, these are all used to describe a high-end private diner. She gritted her teeth, feeling deeply concerned. Whatever, worse comes to worst she will just take out the rest of her living expenses that month. No matter what, she would not put Xiuzhu and her boyfriend in a tight spot.

On the other hand, Chen Wentian was not the least worried. Because before he showed up, he had borrowed every single cent from his buddies, and mentally prepared himself. However, he was deep in thought, not following Fang Yanru’s speech, but wondering how he could follow the core rules and properly display his affections…

The evening scenery passed leisurely outside the window, but even if the roads were dark and difficult to see, Jin Xiuzhu felt a sense of deja vu. On top of that, Fang Yanru rattled on about a bunch of awfully familiar peculiarities. She could not help but have a hunch, and frowned as she fell deep in thought.

Seeing the various expressions on the people’s faces who were sitting behind her, Fang Yanru felt a sense of gratification.

What’s better than watching your carefully designed plots come to fruition?

Of course, the exciting part has yet to come.

…

Jin Xiuzhu did not come to her senses until Fang Yanru led them to the Autumn Eatery’s round table and sat down.

What a coincidence?

She was just guessing their location, but she did not expect to actually be dragged into her own family’s eatery, and served by unfamiliar waitstaff.

Astounded, she wanted to explain the situation to her dorm mates, but Fang Yanru’s rapid ordering from the menu cut her off.

“I want one of everything on the menu. Include the boss lady’s personally cooked Crab Powder Tofu, Pufferfish Skin, Boiling Shrimp, White Jade Rolls, and Scallion Chicken!”

The waitstaff hesitated: “The six of you might not finish… Are you sure? The soups of the day include the Mushroom Duck Soup and Lotus Root Pig Tripe Soup. Do you want to order both? Our restaurant doesn’t serve soup with the rest of the dishes.”

“No problem. That is all. Be quick, please. Thank you!”

At this point, even the usually slow Jin Xiuzhu finally understood that something was amiss.

She’s not an idiot.

Written on the menu by the door, a single portion of soup costs 688 yuan. Even if the table can accommodate a dozen people or so, it is still not some cheap soup, not to mention, she knows just how much it costs to make these portions.

They couldn’t finish everything even if they had 6 more people. Isn’t this clearly daylight robbery?

Should she be grateful that Fang Yanru had not ordered her mother’s exorbitant house wine?

“Right, I heard your boss lady’s wine is pretty famous. Let’s have…6 servings of that!”

Fang Yanru pondered for a bit. She had ordered everything on the menu, and there’s nothing else that could be added. Satisfied, she gestured to the waitstaff to go ahead and prepare the food.

Jin Xiuzhu did her best to resist making a sarcastic remark, revealing a smirk.

Alright then.

Bring it.

Chen Wentian was a little nervous. Though it was not to the point of meeting the parents, according to his friends, meeting a girlfriend’s dorm mates is akin to a warm-up match before actually meeting the parents. If he does not perform well here, he can kiss their future goodbye.

Downing his water in one gulp, he looked around and finally summoned the courage to stand.

Concealing any sign of helplessness, he put up a brave front and announced: “Hello everyone, I am Chen Wentian. As you all know, I am Xiuzhu’s boyfriend. I have already graduated and have been dating Xiuzhu for a long while now. I apologize for waiting so long to introduce myself… Thank you everyone for taking care of Xiuzhu!”

Words cannot even begin to describe just how nervous he was.

Jin Xiuzhu watched her boyfriend, knowing he has inherent stage fright in front of strangers, and now he was able to overcome that for her sake. Introducing himself like a host was not an easy feat for him.

Fang Yanru smiled coldly, but she immediately switched to a warm expression: “Aiya, it’s so rare to see a senior again. We would love to get to know you!”

Unwilling to put a damper on Xiuzhu’s celebratory party, Zhen Susu and Huang Xiaoping readily agreed, making the atmosphere as festive as possible.

After a short chat, the waitstaff brought out one dish after another, filling the entire table. Since their table was full, dishes that could not fit on the table were stored in the back kitchen to prevent them from getting cold.

The moment food was served, a delightful aroma filled the room, and their exciting chatter came to a halt.

When faced with such delicacies, who wants to do anything other than eat?

Cold Pufferfish skin is an uncommon dish. Shredded green vegetables, a few slices of red chili peppers, and carefully prepared pufferfish skin served on a simple platter. Who knows what went into the seasoning, but the moment it enters the mouth, it can even dispel any previous frustration by making you concentrate on the crisp and tender texture between the teeth.

The Braised Meat plate is made up of 3 different meats, pre-selected by the boss lady. It included chopped pig ears, sliced pig’s tongue, and beef slices that consisted of the perfect muscle to tendon ratio. Eating the Braised plate alone is like eating 3 large bowls of rice!

When the Boiling Shrimp arrived at the table, it was still making fresh cracking sounds. Shrimp sectioned in 9 different places with its vein threads removed, the sizes were just right, not too big or too small, and accompanied by a tangy spicy aroma that makes you drool.

…

One dish came after another. Even the small cup of dinner wine was demolished without a trace.

Though the amount of food was extreme, no one could bear leaving a single scrap, shoveling one mouthful after another until their stomachs were bloated.

Delicious!

Good food is the best way to close the distances between people.

Chen Wentian found Fang Yanru’s staring terribly distracting. And even his girlfriend, who had remained quiet this whole time, began looking at them suspiciously.

Fang Yanru felt a little shy. Luckily, she was currently eating some spicy hot dishes, so her blush was not as obvious.

Did he realize that I am much better than Jin Xiuzhu?

Was he moved by my upright sitting posture and elegant table manners?

Chen Wentian sincerely announced his gratitude: “Junior sister Fang, the restaurant you chose tonight is excellent!” Triggered by his speaking anxiety, he began rambling: “Xiuzhu and I will usually eat at the street near the university. She’s really picky and hardly enjoys eating out, but she seems so content with tonight’s dinner. If you find any similarly good restaurants, can you recommend them to me? I will definitely take Xiuxiu there!”

He pondered for a moment: “If you can think of any restaurant…you can EMAIL me!”

Chen Wentian was very satisfied with how he handled it.

After sincerely expressing himself, he found that he had perfectly adhered to all the rules and taken the right precautions.

Expressing affection, achieved! Maintaining distance, achieved! Forthcoming and sincere, achieved!

While basking in his own satisfaction, Chen Wentiann did not notice that his ‘EMAIL’ talk made everyone exchange glances and laugh unconsciously.

It was also too much to expect a guy like him, who only has eyes for his girlfriend, to notice that Fang Yanru was clutching on her bowl so tightly that she almost broke her nails.

Fang Yanru, who had intended to leave a good impression of herself in front of the senior, felt a small flame ignite within her.

This senior must have lost his mind over Jin Xiuzhu!

She must first straight out his head!

Love makes one blind!