"Xiao E, order whatever you want to eat," the woman said.
Friendships between women can blossom very quickly.
Sometimes, a shared small hobby or compatible values can turn two strangers into best friends.
Lin Yanyu and Jiang Xiao'e were just like that.
Jiang Xiao'e, due to her lack of confidence and shyness, didn't have many friends.
Lin Yanyu, on the other hand, had debuted early, and people had always treated her as an idol, making it difficult for her to form friendships with ordinary people.
Yet, as these two women went along, they inexplicably became good friends.
"Then I won't be polite," Jiang Xiao'e said with a smile, nodding. She picked up the menu, ready to order.
The two beautiful girls naturally drew the attention of everyone in the cafeteria.
"The campus beauty Lin Yanyu has appeared again. Since the start of the semester, the number of times she's shown up is probably more than her total from last semester."
"Strange, the campus beauty actually came to the cafeteria to eat."
"The girl next to her looks like Jiang Xiao'e, who sang 'Later'?"
"Hiss... I didn't expect the campus beauty Lin Yanyu to be friends with Qingda's newest goddess?"
"They're holding hands, they must be quite close, right?"
While everyone was astonished, whispers and discussions filled the air.
At this moment, Jiang Xiao'e had finished ordering, and the two were looking around for a place to sit.
"It seems there are no private rooms left."
"Let's just find any seat."
After agreeing, they began looking for a spot with fewer people.
"We're done eating, you can sit here!"
"We're done too!"
"Come here, it's cooler by the air conditioning vent!"
Hearing their words, people around them spoke up.
Some, after only a few bites of their meal, stood up from their seats, carrying their plates.
"Yanyu!"
Just then, a voice came from the direction of a private room.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.
A young man stood at the entrance of the private room, waving at Lin Yanyu.
Liang Feng, the second young master of Huang Teng Real Estate in Shuangqing City.
Among the male students, he was considered an absolute catch – rich, handsome, and suave.
The male god that countless girls dreamed of.
He was also one of Lin Yanyu's many admirers.
"Yanyu, do you want to come sit with us? There are only two people in my private room."
Seeing that Lin Yanyu didn't respond, Liang Feng quickly walked up to her.
"Liang Feng is also in the cafeteria."
"Is the campus beauty here because of Liang Feng?"
"Impossible, after so many confessions before, the campus beauty Lin Yanyu didn't even spare him a glance. How could it be because of him?"
"I think it's possible. After all, Liang Feng is so rich, they're quite a match."
"I don't believe it. If the goddess got together with Liang Feng because of money, then she wouldn't be the goddess anymore!"
"What about that Su Yu? Wasn't it rumored before that Lin Yanyu's boyfriend was Su Yu?"
"You believe that kind of news? Does he deserve the campus beauty?"
"I heard that kid is quite good; he was also the top scorer in the college entrance examination."
"Pfft... Even though the top scorer is impressive, compared to Liang Feng, he's nothing. University grades mean nothing after graduation; money is what matters."
"Exactly, Liang Feng's monthly allowance could probably support that Su Yu for over a decade..."
Everyone was filled with all sorts of speculations.
They were waiting to see Lin Yanyu's next move.
Although they said Lin Yanyu wasn't that kind of person, Liang Feng was simply too outstanding, leaving them feeling uncertain.
Few believed the rumors about Su Yu and Lin Yanyu on the forum.
"Yanyu..." Liang Feng's smile grew even brighter as he heard the discussions around them.
Seeing Lin Yanyu glancing around without acknowledging him, he called out again.
"Thank you, but I prefer eating outside. I'm not used to eating in private rooms." Lin Yanyu frowned slightly, inwardly groaning about her bad luck in running into Liang Feng.
This person was incredibly thick-skinned, like a fly that couldn't be shooed away.
The most frustrating part was that she had to maintain her image, so she couldn't openly express her anger.
"It's fine, come to the private room. It's so noisy outside, and the private room has air conditioning, so it's cool."
As if not detecting Lin Yanyu's refusal, Liang Feng continued to invite her.
Seeing Lin Yanyu not replying, he looked at Jiang Xiao'e beside her and said with a smile, "You must be Jiang Xiao'e. I've heard that song 'Later,' it's really beautiful."
"Thank you, but Yanyu and I are going to eat. Could you please let us pass?" Jiang Xiao'e smiled politely and then pointed to the space in front of them.
Lin Yanyu, hearing this, looked at Jiang Xiao'e with surprise.
A warmth spread through her heart.
A good sister, knowing how to help me out of this.
"This..." Liang Feng was suddenly speechless.
After much thought, he couldn't recall offending this girl, yet he detected a hint of hostility in her tone.
"Thank you," Jiang Xiao'e said again.
Hmph, Yanyu likes Teacher Su Yu.
She, a good girl, and Teacher Su Yu are a match made in heaven. How dare you try to poach Teacher Su Yu? I, Jiang Xiao'e, will be the first to object!
Teacher Su Yu, rest assured.
Yanyu and I are now good sisters. When you're not here, I'll handle your rivals for you!
Just as the atmosphere became somewhat awkward, a provocatively dressed girl walked out of Liang Feng's private room. She had a rose tattoo on the back of her hand, her face was heavily made up, and her cherry-red lips were full of allure.
"You're Jiang Xiao'e?" the girl asked in surprise after walking over to her.
Her voice was a bit thin, the kind of nasal tone that made people's skin crawl.
"Who are you?" Jiang Xiao'e blinked in surprise.
"Heh heh, my name is Zhou Mengting, and I'm also an artist at Xinghui."
The girl extended her hand to Jiang Xiao'e and introduced herself with a smile.
"Hello," Jiang Xiao'e replied, shaking her hand politely.
She hadn't expected to encounter a colleague from Xinghui at Qingda University.
"Liang Feng, since they don't want to go to the private room, let's go back," Zhou Mengting said, looping her arm around Liang Feng's wrist and acting coy.
"Why did you come out?"
Liang Feng tried to pull his arm away a couple of times but couldn't, and asked in a low voice.
"I saw you'd been gone for so long and missed you." Zhou Mengting said, sounding aggrieved.
Her large eyes blinked rapidly, and her cooing voice made the surrounding boys' scalps tingle.
"Ahem... Yanyu, she and I are just ordinary friends."
Liang Feng threw off Zhou Mengting's hand and quickly explained to Lin Yanyu.
"I'm not interested in this. I'll ask again, can you please move?" Lin Yanyu's voice became a bit low.
This person was relentless, and she was starting to get angry.
"Alright, you guys eat slowly. If you feel it's too hot outside, you can come to the private room." Liang Feng, sensing the anger in her eyes, quickly put on a smiling face.
Then, he led Zhou Mengting into the private room.
The moment the private room door closed, his smile vanished, replaced by a look of anger.
"What do you think you're doing!" Liang Feng suppressed his anger.
"Getting angry already? You heartless guy, yesterday you said I was your little darling, and today I'm just an ordinary friend?"
Zhou Mengting swayed her hips and sat on his lap.
She gently tapped his chin with her index finger.
"Alright, alright, you've ruined it now. I have no hope left." Liang Feng took a deep breath. This woman was truly a siren.
However, he hadn't really expected much when he went out. He had pursued Lin Yanyu for so long without success, and he was just feeling a bit unwilling.
"Heh heh, then focus on me," Zhou Mengting said with a charming smile, a hint of smugness flashing through her mind.
"You're not angry?" Liang Feng asked in surprise.
Based on his previous words, any ordinary girl would have thrown a tantrum or made a scene by now.
"Aren't you holding me right now? Why should I be angry?"
Zhou Mengting leaned into his ear, her breath warm against his skin.
The seductive feeling made Liang Feng gasp again.
Liang Feng's reaction made Zhou Mengting feel even more triumphant.
So what if he's a second-generation rich kid? How many rich second-generation kids have I, Zhou Mengting, handled?
Throwing tantrums and making scenes are only things that silly girls do.
She had realized from the very beginning that Lin Yanyu would never be interested in Liang Feng, so why would she get angry?
This rich second-generation kid who was finally in my grasp – if I drive him away, who will buy me bags? Who will buy me cosmetics?