As for the other two people, although Si Nian didn't know them...
...the unique aura they exuded and their fashionable dressing styles made it clear at a glance that they didn't come from ordinary families.
After Si Nian quickly scanned the room, she turned her head to look at Jiang Cheng with a slightly surprised expression.
Lowering her voice, she complained to him, "No way, these are the 'ordinary friends' you were talking about??"
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng shrugged with an indifferent look.
"Don't they look ordinary??"
Clearly, the people present had already greeted each other and were chatting casually.
Seeing Jiang Cheng walk in with Si Nian...
...the six people in the room stood up in unison with great rapport to greet Jiang Cheng.
"You're finally here. We were just watching the video clips of your morning livestream."
"I have to say, Brother Wang is really something, flaming such a cute Girl. Seriously..."
Although Wang Congcong, Qi Yuan, and the others stood up, they didn't exchange polite pleasantries like they did when they first met.
Instead, Zheng Zhigang and He Youjun, who weren't very familiar with Jiang Cheng yet, both immediately walked toward him.
After Zheng Zhigang gave Jiang Cheng an enthusiastic hug, He Youjun, standing to the side, said with a smile, "Brother Cheng, we meet again."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned toward Si Nian and called out, "Hello, Sister-in-law."
This sudden greeting caused a blush to instantly rise on Si Nian's cheeks.
She instinctively turned her gaze toward Jiang Cheng.
Seeing that Jiang Cheng didn't speak up to refute it, Si Nian obediently kept her mouth shut and then shyly nodded to the group.
In this regard, Si Nian was very similar to Si Qing.
She had no desire to perform in public, unlike some 'green tea' Girls who play hard to get.
Blushing, she'd feign a wave of the hand...
...and then stubbornly add, "Big brothers, the two of us are just ordinary friends..."
Accepting gifts and going out with the guy, yet still saying such things—isn't that just disgusting??
Only some simps would probably make excuses for that kind of Girl.
Jiang Cheng patted the two of them on the back and greeted them, "Come, come, everyone sit down first."
After everyone was seated, Wang Congcong handed the menu to Jiang Cheng and said, "We've already ordered some things, they'll be served soon. See what else you want to add?"
Jiang Cheng didn't open the menu but handed it directly to Si Nian. "See if there's anything you like and add a few more."
Si Nian took the menu and opened it gently, only to see a detailed list of the items already ordered tucked inside.
She looked carefully at the total at the bottom: "112,580 yuan."
Seeing this, Si Nian's eyes couldn't help but widen slightly.
Steamed East China Sea Yellow Croaker with Scallion Oil (1,488), Stewed Fragrant Mushrooms with Bamboo Pith (858), Family Portrait Clay Pot (328), Braised Pork with Abalone (716), Heping Roasted Stuffed Duck Served Two Ways (628), Old Shanghai Smoked Fish (396)... Not only was it expensive, but there was also a 16% service charge and a 6% VAT fee.
Looking at these prices, Si Nian suddenly felt that the school cafeteria was truly a blessing.
Jiang Cheng asked the two of them, "When did you two come to Shanghai?"
Jiang Cheng didn't know about their arrival.
Just a few days ago during New Year's Eve, several of them had gathered in a bar in Kyoto.
Although he said he'd treat everyone to a meal...
...the task of arranging and calling people had been taken over by Qin Fen.
Zheng Zhigang said with a smile, "I came the day before yesterday to handle some business here."
Seeing Zheng Zhigang talking about work, He Youjun said somewhat embarrassedly, "I recently met a Girl from Shanghai. She has an event here lately, so I just happened to come over."
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng immediately nodded in understanding.
"Oh~~ A Supermodel, right?"
Wang Congcong glanced at Jiang Cheng in surprise. "You follow the news too? This guy is a total scumbag. He just broke up with his girlfriend less than a month ago, and in the blink of an eye, he's hooked up with a Supermodel."
As soon as Wang Congcong finished speaking, Qi Yuan immediately complained, "Hey! You have the nerve to talk about others? Can you even last a month? You're the biggest scumbag among us."
"Hey, hey, hey, don't say that. At most, I'm only second. If we're talking about first..."
Wang Congcong had originally intended to say Jiang Cheng, but fortunately, he stopped himself just in time at the critical moment.
Feeling Jiang Cheng's threatening death stare, he quickly and subtly turned his aim, pointing directly at Qin Fen. "This guy is definitely number one."
Suddenly being pulled out as a shield, Qin Fen spread his hands helplessly. "Fine, fine. I barely date a few times a year. Doesn't your conscience hurt saying that?"
"Alright, you bunch of old scumbags, stop calling each other out."
Just then, several waitresses began pushing food carts and quickly serving the dishes.
Seeing a plate of sautéed asparagus, lily bulbs, and wood ear mushrooms placed in front of her, Si Nian used the serving chopsticks to pick up a portion for Jiang Cheng.
After Jiang Cheng took a bite, he nodded and praised, "Not bad, not bad. It's stir-fried just right. The moisture of this wood ear is also perfect—not dry, not salty, and it's juicy when you eat it."
After he said this, everyone present except for Si Nian—those Old Perverts—cast knowing glances at Jiang Cheng.
Qi Yuan couldn't help but say, "Brother Cheng, I've found that you really know how to eat."
He Youjun seized the topic and chimed in, "Yeah, Brother Cheng looks very experienced at first glance."
Even the more serious Zheng Zhigang joined in for once. "I'm truly impressed by that review. I can see you're very particular about your food."
Jiang Cheng said, "Although I have many varied hobbies, I'm particularly fond of this one."
Si Nian didn't think in that direction at all; instead, she picked up another portion for Jiang Cheng.
Sensing that Si Nian's heart was completely unruffled, the corner of Jiang Cheng's mouth curled up.
With so many people present, she was clearly the only one not in on the joke.
But because of this, Jiang Cheng liked her even more.
Seeing her like this, Jiang Cheng decisively spoke up to end the topic.
After speaking, he pulled a stack of milk tea shop membership cards from his pocket.
He then distributed them to the group. "Come, come, pass them around. It's a shop I opened. If you pass by, go in and have a drink. It's free for life."
Wang Congcong took a membership card and asked curiously, "Which one were you drinking this morning?"
Seeing this, Qi Yuan also said, "I have some impression of this shop. It seems I often see female students at school drinking it lately."
Jiang Cheng nodded and said with a smile, "It's quite popular. This is just one of the shops; I've opened several others in different places, all in the Food Streets of various universities..."
Qin Fen and Wang Congcong weren't very interested; after all, they weren't the type to engage in this kind of business normally.
Zheng Zhigang and He Youjun were even less interested, since neither of them lived in Shanghai for long.
Nevertheless, when the two of them received the cards, they still acted overjoyed.
Among them, Qi Yuan and Chen Hao were the most excited.
After all, what the two of them loved most was going to the University Town together to pick up Girls.
Seeing Qi Yuan take two cards and then directly take the card from Wang Congcong's hand, "Brother Wang, give this one to me. I reckon you won't need it."