"Girlfriend?" Lu Zhishu asked.

"No, no, it can't be." Song Yan was a little nervous and changed the subject, urging Lu Zhishu to order: "Hurry up and take a look, what do you like?"

Lu Zhishu was not very familiar with this kind of menu, so he picked out some of the things that Shen Pan had ordered before.

The waitress came to get the menu, and Song Yan snapped his fingers at her, "Give me a pitcher of beer."

Lu Zhishu frowned: "Want to drink more?"

Song Yan chuckled and said, "It's just beer, it's not intoxicating."

Lu Zhishu still looked embarrassed, as he was afraid that drinking would cause trouble.

Song Yan said, "What's wrong? Are you allergic to alcohol, or did you drink cefuroxime before going out?"

Lu Zhishu was slightly stunned. These were the two most commonly used excuses to refuse drinking at the table.

It was obvious that Song Yan was teasing him on purpose.

Song Yan smiled and said, "Brother, can you please be more open? You're already out here, why don't you have some fun? You're so serious and reserved. Who are you trying to show off to? Chen Pan? Isn't she ignoring you?"

Lu Zhishu was stunned.

Song Yan's smile became even more unrestrained.

Just then, the waiter brought over a bottle of wine. Song Yan took the fruit knife, cut open the plastic packaging, took out a bottle of pure draft beer, and placed it on the table.

"Stop pretending," Song Yan pushed the wine to Lu Zhishu. "How could I not understand what happened between you and Shen Pan? You don't have to treat me as an enemy or an opponent. You still have to pretend that there is nothing wrong between you and Shen Pan. Aren't you tired?"

Song Yan saw through Lu Zhishu's thoughts and he lowered his eyes in shame.

Song Yan used a bottle opener to open the beer in front of the two people. "It's normal for people to have bad relationships. Who hasn't had a fight when they're in a relationship?"

"Have you quarreled too?" Lu Zhishu asked.

Song Yan was stunned, then said embarrassedly: "I haven't had a relationship with him."

“…”

"You must be saying that I've never pretended to be an emotional guru. Although I haven't eaten pork, I've seen pigs run. My brother and sister-in-law have been arguing for years, and they've gotten through it all. Your situation is child's play for my brother and sister-in-law."

“…”

"How did you and Shen Pan break up? Was it because of that Kan Tong?"

Lu Zhishu tightened his grip on the bottle, "No. It should be said that it's more than that."

"You slept with Kan Tong?"

"No."

"That's all," Song Yan said, "I haven't done anything to let Chen Pan down. Since he still has her in his heart, why not just get her back?"

“So, we’re trying to figure it out.”

"You want me to help you?" Song Yan said, "Chen Pan got a promotion and a raise recently, but she's so proud of herself. I heard she's going to some scenic spot with her colleagues. If you don't hurry up, you won't be able to find anyone."

"I plan to go see her tomorrow," Lu Zhishu said.

"But there's no need to rush this day. Tiansheng's problems have all been resolved. My sister-in-law has given them a long vacation. As long as she doesn't go to work, you have plenty of opportunities."

"Um."

The two of them simply clinked the bottles.

The skewers were grilled quite quickly and tasted good. Song Yan rolled up his sleeves, unbuttoned his shirt collar, and showed off several skewers of meat in a row, behaving very heroically.

Lu Zhishu looked surprised. He didn't expect Song Yan to be so disregarding of his image.

How does this look like the vice president of RG?

"Eat it," Song Yan said. Seeing that Lu Zhishu was still hesitant to eat, he even considerately pushed the skewers in front of Lu Zhishu. "This tastes really good."

Lu Zhishu didn't dislike it, he was just a little uncomfortable.

This kind of smoky and hot food has been classified as unhealthy in his perception since he was a child.

If it weren't for Chen Pan, he probably would never have touched this kind of thing in his life, and he wouldn't have known that this kind of food that has undergone a violent Maillard reaction can actually satisfy people's taste buds so much.

Two men sat opposite each other at the table, their eating habits were completely different, one was bold and the other was reserved, the contrast was obvious.

Song Yan's goal has always been to pursue "enough food and drink". When he goes out to eat with friends, he must have a few drinks and it is best to have a good time.

"Come on, cheers," Song Yan raised his glass and clinked it with Lu Zhishu's. "It's rare that I can get someone to drink with me today, so I must not leave until I'm drunk."

Lu Zhishu clinked glasses with him without saying anything, but felt that Song Yan was a little strange today.

"Are you worried about something?"

"I have everything I want, so I don't have any worries," Song Yan raised his head and guzzled half a bottle of beer in one gulp. "I dare say there's no one happier than me in this world. I've never suffered any hardship since I was a child. My parents let me do whatever I wanted and never put any pressure on me. The only conflict I had with my dad was over my career. But luckily, I met my brother. Even if I'm useless, I won't be faring too badly with such a capable brother. Look at me, so carefree."

The corners of Lu Zhishu's lips curled slightly, and he didn't expose Song Yan's feigned strength. "Can I understand that we are actually—in the same boat?"

Song Yan was puzzled: "What do you mean by sympathy for each other?"

Lu Zhishu: "I clearly have everything I need, yet I'm trapped by love."

Song Yan was stunned, then looked away, "Who is trapped by love? Only you are trapped by love, not me."

Lu Zhishu said nothing, but silently raised his glass and clinked it with Song Yan's, as if everything was in the wine.

Song Yan put down the bottle and wiped his mouth. "Let me ask you a question. I've always been curious."

Lu Zhishu raised his eyes: "What?"

Song Yan: "Why did you give up your position at Jinghang? You're a star manager."

Lu Zhishu smiled and said, "No wonder you can become friends with Shen Pan."

"?" Song Yan had a puzzled look on his face, not understanding what Lu Zhishu meant.

Lu Zhishu: "You two are exactly the same in your love of gossip."

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