Just as Sun Yunxing was wondering about Liu Ergou's identity, Liu Ergou hastily interrupted He Mingxue, who was trying to remind him who she was.

"Ms. He, you don't need to explain. I remember you!" he said. "I was just a bit surprised to run into you here, that's all! I haven't forgotten you!"

Hearing that Liu Ergou hadn't forgotten her, He Mingxue let out a long sigh of relief. "Phew, you gave me a scare! I thought you'd forgotten me, Er Gou! It's good that you remember." She then asked, "By the way, how many days are you staying in the city? If you're staying for a little while, why don't you come out tomorrow? I'll treat you to a meal and show you around. How about it?"

However, Liu Ergou declined the offer. "No, thank you, Ms. He. I'm only here temporarily. I have to go back tomorrow, so I don't have much time. A lot of things are waiting for me."

Hearing his refusal, He Mingxue sighed with a hint of regret. "Ah, alright! Since you don't have time, I won't insist."

Nearby, Sun Yunxing was too shocked to speak. He turned down He Mingxue's invitation so casually? Getting an invitation from a boss of her caliber is nearly impossible. I can only dream of such an opportunity, yet he just…

Just then, the door to the private room opened again, and a young woman in professional attire walked in. She hurried over to He Mingxue's side.

"Ms. He, how did you suddenly disappear? The private room we're going to is next door, not this one. Please hurry, everyone is waiting for you!"

Reminded by her assistant, He Mingxue finally snapped out of it. "Oh, oh, right!" she exclaimed. She then turned back to Liu Ergou. "Er Gou, since you don't have time on this trip, I won't push it. But remember to let me know the next time you're in town! Just call the number on my business card; my phone is on 24/7. I have to go now, I've got things to take care of!"

With that, He Mingxue hurried away with the woman, leaving behind a room full of silent people. Sun Yunxing, in particular, was at a complete loss for words.

But just because he was silent didn't mean Qin Xiaoyu was. "Young Master Sun, why the long face?" she chirped. "We got here early. When are we getting food? Don't tell me the reunion is suddenly canceled!"

Hearing Qin Xiaoyu's words, Sun Yunxing's already sour expression turned even fouler. At that moment, however, he couldn't afford to lose his temper. He could only order the waiter to start serving the food.

Sitting next to Liu Ergou, Liu Yunxi was inwardly ecstatic. I definitely made the right choice bringing Liu Ergou. If I had come alone, I would've been pestered by that pest Sun Yunxing again. He's so annoyingly clingy!

Just then, Qin Xiaoyu suddenly nudged her.

Liu Yunxi looked at her, confused. "Xiaoyu, what is it?"

"Yun Xi, what's going on?" Qin Xiaoyu asked. "Didn't you say your boyfriend is just a farmer? If he's just a farmer, how does he know such an influential person?"

Liu Yunxi didn't answer immediately. It wasn't that she didn't want to, but she had no idea when Liu Ergou had met He Mingxue either.

Although she didn't know, she still replied, "Well, I'm not too sure about that myself! Even though Er Gou is my boyfriend, I can't expect him to report everything he does to me, right? It's normal for him to have a few secrets."

Hearing this, Qin Xiaoyu just said, "Oh," and dropped the subject. After answering Qin Xiaoyu, Liu Yunxi turned to look at Liu Ergou, her eyes filled with curiosity.

Meanwhile, Liu Ergou was sitting at the table, voraciously devouring the dishes that had just been served. He ate with great relish, taking one bite after another. He had originally planned to mind his manners, but after such an exhausting afternoon, his energy was completely drained. He was so hungry his stomach felt like it was touching his spine. In the end, he couldn't hold back.

At the head of the table, Sun Yunxing's face was terrifyingly gloomy. He stared toward Liu Yunxi's seat, lost in thought. But when his gaze fell on Liu Ergou's table manners, his expression twisted into one of disdain.

「An hour later.」

Everyone had finished their meal and was now chatting idly. Sun Yunxing sat with his eyes closed, his fingers gently tapping a rhythmic beat on the table. TAP, TAP, TAP. He was clearly deep in thought. The question on his mind was simple: What was the relationship between that bumpkin, Liu Ergou, and He Mingxue? Why was she so nice to him?

But no matter how much he pondered it, he couldn't come up with an answer.

However, Sun Yunxing wasn't the type to get stuck on things. Since he couldn't figure it out, he stopped overthinking it and opened his eyes. Looking at the crowd who had finished eating, he raised his arm and announced loudly, "Alright everyone, eaten and drunk your fill? If so, let's move on to our next activity: the bonfire party! I've already found the perfect spot for it! The buses are waiting downstairs. Let's go, everyone, time to head out!"

The moment he finished speaking, the private room erupted in a boisterous clamor.

"Young Master Sun is so generous!"

"Yay, a bonfire party!"

"Let's go, let's go! Hurry downstairs!"

In a flash, the room was empty. Needless to say, everyone had already run downstairs and boarded the buses Sun Yunxing had provided, ready for the bonfire party.

Liu Ergou and Liu Yunxi followed as well. They hadn't actually wanted to go, but after Qin Xiaoyu's persistent requests, they had finally agreed to join.

Everyone took their seats on the large bus downstairs. A few minutes later, the engine roared to life. The bus drove for a good half hour before finally coming to a stop.

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