Looking at the familiar face before him, Jiang Cheng guessed in an instant that the visitor had to be Si Qing.
To be absolutely sure, Jiang Cheng activated the Character Scanning System on her.
[Name: Si Qing]
[Age: 19]
[Height: 162 cm]
[Face: 90]
[Figure: 92]
[Privacy: 0]
[favorability value: 80]
Just as he had guessed, the person in front of him was Si Qing.
As before, Si Qing's imitation of Si Nian was flawless.
Unfortunately, Jiang Cheng possessed the Intention Perception skill and could easily read her mind.
'Si Nian?''
Si Qing glanced at Jiang Cheng, then at Ye Wan who was trailing behind him.
'You two are here to eat?''
Si Qing had assumed Jiang Cheng was interested in Si Nian, yet after sending so much jewelry following their meal, Jiang Cheng never contacted Si Nian again.
According to Si Nian, Jiang Cheng seemed to have gone to the capital.
Jiang Cheng pointed at Ye Wan and said to Si Qing, 'This is my classmate, Ye Wan. We already ate at the school cafeteria. How about you?''
After he spoke, Ye Wan, still behind Jiang Cheng, lifted her gaze toward Si Qing.
Not only was Si Qing's skin flawless, her eyes sparkled like stars.
Beneath her straight nose, her cherry lips needed no rouge, looking vividly tempting.
Every smile and frown of hers radiated enchanting charm,
leaving Ye Wan momentarily transfixed.
When Si Qing smiled at her, Ye Wan shyly lowered her head and greeted her.
Si Qing mimicked Si Nian's gentle tone: 'I'm stuffed too. I came to hang out with a friend, but she brought her boyfriend along and kept flaunting their affection during the meal. It killed my appetite, so I parted ways with them.''
Jiang Cheng pointed at the nearby Simple Tea and asked, 'Then may I treat you to milk tea?''
Seeing Jiang Cheng invite Si Qing, Ye Wan fidgeted and murmured, 'Then… should I… go first? I… have something to do.''
Though running into Si Qing was unexpected, Jiang Cheng hadn't forgotten why he'd come to the food street.
'Why leave? You're coming too—let's go.''
Without waiting for the two Girls to object,
he simply strode toward Simple Tea.
Si Qing smiled at Ye Wan and said, 'Since it's free, let's go.''
At Si Qing's words, Ye Wan nodded quietly.
Perhaps because Ye Wan looked far too soft and harmless to be threatening,
or perhaps to a beauty like Si Qing such a face posed no competition,
she never assumed anything romantic between Jiang Cheng and Ye Wan, though she wondered why Ye Wan followed him.
Soon the trio reached the entrance of Simple Tea.
The ordering counter was packed, proof of brisk business.
Inside, Jiang Cheng turned to Si Qing and Ye Wan with a smile.
Softly he asked, 'What would you two beauties like to drink?''
The address was routine to Si Qing,
and she saw nothing odd in it,
calmly lifting her eyes to the menu on the wall.
But for the shy Ye Wan,
being called a beauty so suddenly felt embarrassing.
When she heard Si Qing order a pearl milk tea, Ye Wan chimed in without hesitation, 'Same for me…''
Spotting Jiang Cheng enter with the two Girls, Yang Fan hurried out from the busy kitchen.
'Boss.''
At Yang Fan's call the other employees froze,
all stopping their work in unison.
They turned to look at Jiang Cheng.
Several female staff who had never seen him felt their hearts flutter.
Girls, like guys, can't help stealing extra glances at a Handsome Guy on the street.
If that Handsome Guy happens to meet their gaze,
or even smiles at them,
they may feel their hearts race and start to wonder:
Does he like me?
So when Jiang Cheng, tall, rich, and handsome, nodded at them, their hearts nearly leaped from their chests.
Jiang Cheng waved Yang Fan back.
'Make us three pearl milk teas first.''
A few minutes later Yang Fan carried three cups to the corner where they sat.
'Boss, your milk teas.''
Hearing this, Si Qing quickly smiled and thanked him: 'Thanks, Manager, for your trouble!''
Beside her, Ye Wan also politely added, 'Thank you, Manager Yang.''
When Jiang Cheng shot him a look,
Yang Fan instantly caught on and warmly asked Ye Wan, 'Ye Wan, are you free these days? We're hiring part-timers—want to help out?''
Ye Wan blinked, then glanced toward the kitchen.
To her surprise, the staff inside seemed more than sufficient.
Puzzled, she frowned and asked,
'Are you short-handed?''
Winter break was almost here,
and this food-court location was unusual:
though nearby residents still came during holidays,
traffic was lighter than during the semester.
They'd just hired two more people, so logically they shouldn't need staff.
But the boss had given orders, so Yang Fan nodded: 'We're short…'
He quickly fetched a glossy job flyer from the kitchen
and handed it to Ye Wan, explaining: 'Look, this is our new part-time ad. We're offering a bonus: each hire gets a 600-yuan meal-card credit, valid that month.''
Beside them, Si Qing eyed the ad and told Jiang Cheng, 'Wow, boss, your part-time perks are amazing! Even I want to apply—the food at your cafeteria is delicious.''