Ma Li's shout startled Liu Shishi. Liu Shishi glanced at Ma Li sideways and said, "Why are you shouting so loudly? And you still say there's no affair."

Liu Shishi's appearance made Ma Li quickly deny it.

"No, no, impossible, how could it be? How could I be with him? We're buddies!!! Buddies!!!"

"Tsk tsk." You think I believe it or not? Liu Shishi put her hands in her pockets, indicating that although she was young, she was quite knowledgeable.

Regarding this situation, Liu Shishi stated that this is how it's portrayed on television. Both the male and female leads deny it, but in reality, they've already gotten together; even if they haven't, they still like each other.

......

"What's wrong, Teng'er? Is this unrequited love?"

Shen Teng quickly shook his head: "No, no, Mr. Shen, it's not like that, I..."

Shen Fang patted Shen Teng on the shoulder: "I understand, but Teng'er, sometimes happiness is right in front of you. If you seize it, you've got it; if you don't, it will slip away."

"I..." Shen Teng didn't know what to say for a moment. How could he not like Ma Li? The two of them had been a golden duo since they joined the group, and their relationship had long since transcended friendship. Shen Teng himself didn't believe that he didn't have some feelings for her. But, he had a girlfriend, and she was quite good to him.

"Mr. Shen, since that's the case, I'll tell you the truth."

Shen Fang's lips curled into a slight smile as he rubbed his hands together. The gossip time had finally arrived! I love gossip!!!

"I do really like Ma Li, but I have a girlfriend who is really good to me. When I first came to Beijing, I was penniless, and she followed me without a single complaint. She took care of my food and drink, gave me money to spend, and supported me for three years. If you were me, which would you choose? One is a benefactor, and the other is a soulmate. If you were me, which would you choose?"

Shen Fang was so shocked he was practically grinding his teeth. Good heavens, this is so melodramatic.

"I can't help you with this, because it's impossible for this to happen to me. If it were me, I would want it all. Men never make choices."

Chen Teng... gives a thumbs up... 6666, you're the best!

"But I'm not you. I only have one of two choices. What do you suggest I do?"

Shen Fang took a drag of his cigarette. "Tsk," he thought, "it would have been better if I hadn't asked. This is quite a problem."

"Teng'er, you can handle this matter yourself."

Chen Teng... you're all about killing and not burying, huh? You just listened to the gossip and then ignored everything. You dug up all my secrets, and now you're not going to care about anything?

Shen Fang felt a little embarrassed by Shen Teng's resentful look.

"Ahem, I think you should talk to Ma Li about this. If you really love each other, then you can be sorry and not leave any regrets. Of course, you also need to make arrangements for the other person. Anyway, you can't lie to her. Just be open about it."

"What if things explode after we lay it all out?" Shen Teng said, "Once this is all out in the open, there's no going back."

Shen Fang grinned mischievously, "It exploded? That's none of my business."

Sinking and surging...

Shen Fang laughed: "That depends on how you control the situation, Teng'er. I'm very happy today."

Shen Teng looked like he was about to cry: "Just treat me as a joke."

"I didn't do that. Don't slander me. I'm not that kind of person."

......

Liu Shishi also learned the whole story.

"I think, Sister Ma, love is more valuable, but this is something that Shen Teng needs to bring up himself and make a choice. You should do what you need to do and not cling to him. If a suitable man pursues you, you should accept him. In any case, you need to have a way out for yourself."

Looking at Liu Shishi, who seemed like a little adult and a love expert, Ma Li laughed: "You're quite insightful, aren't you, Shishi? Take my advice, you can't handle a man like President Shen."

Liu Shishi shook her head firmly: "I can handle it!!!"

Ma Li grinned mischievously: "You shook it?"

Liu Shishi? What did you say? Looking at Liu Shishi's bewildered expression, Ma Li thought, "Tsk, she still doesn't understand the joy of an experienced driver."

It was getting late, almost dinnertime.

Shen Fang and Liu Shishi led Shen Teng and Ma Li to their private restaurant.

Liu Xiaoli was in the lobby. It was the end of the year, and she was very busy. Since the official opening of Tan Palace, business had been booming. Although it was a membership system, requiring a deposit of 50,000 yuan to get a membership card and start spending, Beijing was a place full of hidden talents and wealthy people. Even though it was 2004, there were still plenty of rich people in Beijing at that time. With her status as the owner of Tan Palace, Liu Xiaoli suddenly became a prominent figure in Beijing and rose to prominence in the circles of wealthy wives and powerful people.

This was exactly what she wanted, so she did everything herself and took it very seriously. And let me tell you, my mother-in-law is quite good at this kind of business.

Shen Teng and Ma Li were like country bumpkins visiting the Grand View Garden.

"Wow, Mary, look at the marble! Wow, what a huge artificial mountain! Oh, this fat koi! Hey, see that? The waitresses here all look like celebrities, so beautiful! It's like a royal palace."

Although Ma Li was also shocked, she wasn't as shocked as Shen Teng. Right now, she wanted to cover her face. If you don't know this guy, don't say you've never seen him before! It's so embarrassing! But he's really impressive!

"Xiao Fang, you're here, Shi Shi. And who are these two?" Liu Xiaoli walked over with a smile, wearing a light purple fitted cheongsam, her wavy hair tied up with a jade hairpin, her makeup elegant and sophisticated, looking like a beautiful lady, to be honest, a bit like the first wife of a warlord in a TV series. She was quite eye-catching.

"These are Shen Teng and Ma Li, two newly signed artists. Aunt Liu looks really beautiful today."

Liu Xiaoli glanced at Shen Teng and Ma Li. They were signed artists. How could an ordinary artist let her future son-in-law bring them to dinner? They must be very capable. Although Shen Teng and Ma Li looked quite ordinary now, they would definitely soar to great heights in the future. Liu Xiaoli had great faith in her future son-in-law's judgment.

Ma Li and Shen Teng smiled kindly at each other.

"Sissi and the others have just finished their work, how about we arrange a table for them?"

"Has Sisi finished her work?"

Liu Xiaoli nodded and smiled, "I just entered the private room. I was just complaining that I was too busy with work and didn't have time to go on a date with you."

Shen Fang smiled: "It's understandable that you're busy, you're at the peak of your career. Which private room?"

"The bright moon of yesteryear".

“Okay, Aunt Liu, let’s go in first.”

Liu Xiaoli nodded.

Shen Fang led Liu Shishi, Shen Teng, and Ma Li into the "Bright Moon of That Year" private room, a name that Shen Fang himself had given them.