"Ah, Tongtong, if I had a man as handsome, good to you, and with such good conditions as your boyfriend, I'd want to be a pampered housewife at home too. Unfortunately, I don't have your good fortune, so I have to rely on myself."
Liu Shishi said, "So I'm the only one who doesn't know the full story? Quickly tell me, what's the background of Tongtong's boyfriend that makes you all so envious?"
"Let Tongtong reveal that herself."
"When I heard it before, I almost thought it was an idol drama. Trust me, you'll be incredibly envious after you hear it."
Although Li Yutong felt a bit shy under the intense stares of her three friends, she knew there were no outsiders present, so she began to speak slowly.
It turned out that a year ago, Li Yutong's parents had arranged a blind date for her.
Li Yutong originally had no intention of going, but out of politeness, she decided to meet him.
Before the meeting, Li Yutong had already made up her mind. She planned to be straightforward with the other person, saying that she wasn't looking for a relationship at the moment, as they were both young.
Who would have thought that after they met, the man was extremely satisfied with Li Yutong and insisted on treating her to a meal?
Since she was already there, she decided to clarify things during the meal. Li Yutong had also mentally prepared herself to split the bill.
However, the turn of events was far beyond Li Yutong's expectations.
The man she was on a blind date with took the initiative to order a bottle of wine. After a few drinks, he seemed like a completely different person. Not only did his tone become flirtatious, but he also started getting handsy.
Seeing this, Li Yutong immediately gave him a cold shoulder and stood up, intending to leave.
Who knew that the man she was on a blind date with would explode like a powder keg?
He rudely grabbed Li Yutong's arm and was about to hit her.
At the most critical moment, someone couldn't bear to watch and stepped in to intervene.
The subsequent plot unfolded just as Jiang Mengmeng described, like something out of an idol drama.
Li Yutong's blind date, naturally, flew into a rage when he was stopped, but he was knocked to the ground with a single punch by the other party.
With the hero saving the damsel in distress, coupled with his handsome looks, Li Yutong felt an immediate attraction to the person who saved her.
However, she didn't overthink it. After expressing her gratitude several times, she left.
A few days later, Li Yutong encountered the hero of her rescue again during a heavy rain.
That's how they met, and their relationship rapidly progressed. In less than half a month, they were a couple.
"Shishi, listen, isn't this exactly the kind of plot you find in idol dramas? The heroine is harassed by the villain, and then the handsome male protagonist appears. After that, they get to know each other, and another chance encounter ignites an uncontrollable spark of love..."
As soon as Li Yutong finished recounting how she met her boyfriend, Jiang Mengmeng, who always loved watching idol dramas and was a bit of a fangirl, couldn't help but cup her face with her hands, looking at Li Yutong with envy.
Although most of what Jiang Mengmeng said was true, Li Yutong still felt a bit shy in front of everyone, letting out a soft, playful complaint.
"Mengmeng, you're exaggerating too much! What harassment? What uncontrollable spark of love? It's making my skin crawl."
Qiao Yi then chimed in, "Oh my, let me see! Pull open your clothes and let me have a look!"
Saying that, she actually made a move to pull at Li Yutong's collar, startling her into hugging herself protectively, the picture of a damsel about to be taken advantage of.
"Young, handsome, rich, and passionate. Shishi, where can one find such a boyfriend? Qiao Yi and I are drooling with envy. Oh, and Tongtong, could you ask your boyfriend if he has any brothers he can introduce to me?"
"Me too, me too!"
After a round of teasing, the private room was once again filled with their laughter.
"By the way, Tongtong, can you show us a photo of your boyfriend? I've always been curious what kind of man could capture your heart so quickly."
Qiao Yi's suggestion was immediately seconded by everyone.
Faced with the persistent questioning of her three friends, Li Yutong had no choice but to surrender.
She then opened her phone's photo album, found a picture of herself and her boyfriend, and placed the phone on the table for the other three to see.
Liu Shishi and the other two leaned in to look at Li Yutong's phone. There, a handsome man with a heroic aura in his gaze, had one arm around her, and a happy smile on his face.
"He is indeed young and handsome. Congratulations on finding such a great boyfriend."
"Wow, he's too handsome! Tongtong, hurry up and call your boyfriend to ask if he has any brothers! You absolutely have to introduce one to me!!!"
"Tongtong, what does your boyfriend do? He looks like a soldier. If he were in uniform, he'd be incredibly cool!!"
After seeing Li Yutong's boyfriend's photo, the other three offered their opinions.
Hearing everyone praise her boyfriend, Li Yutong couldn't help but smile, clearly pleased.
"Yes, my boyfriend is indeed in the military, but he said there's a confidentiality agreement, so I still don't know which department he's in."
Li Yutong knew the personalities of Liu Shishi and the other two very well. It was precisely because she knew these three could keep a secret and wouldn't talk carelessly that she told them the truth.
Qiao Yi's eyes widened in shock. "Could it really be special forces, like in the movies? Just thinking about it is so thrilling."
"You mean, Tongtong's boyfriend is a spy? Or a special forces soldier? He actually has a confidentiality agreement! Just hearing about it sounds impressive."
Jiang Mengmeng's eyes gleamed, clearly already picturing the idol dramas she'd watched about special forces soldiers falling in love with female CEOs.
Only Liu Shishi remained calm, stating that since Li Yutong mentioned a confidentiality agreement, they shouldn't discuss the topic further.
Even so, Li Yutong's mysterious boyfriend continued to pique the interest of the other two.
"Hey, the three of us have all shared our situations, but Shishi, you haven't said anything yourself. That's not right."
"Exactly! You've been the quietest these past few years. Have you found a boyfriend? Come on, spill the beans."
"Confess and be forgiven, resist and be punished! Quickly tell us everything about yourself!"
After Li Yutong finished, the three of them immediately remembered that Liu Shishi hadn't shared her situation yet, and their attention shifted to her.
"Actually, there's not much to say about my situation. I currently run a beauty product company, and the business is doing pretty well. As for a boyfriend..."
Just as Liu Shishi was about to tell them about Du Fei, the door to the private room was pushed open. A server from the hot pot restaurant entered with the broth and prepared dishes.
Upon seeing the delicious food arriving, all of them cheered in unison. No one remembered to press Liu Shishi about what she hadn't finished saying.