Ye Qingqing didn't really want to treat her classmates to dinner, but Mr. Tang meant well, so she decided not to disappoint him.

"Let's have lunch together. My uncle said he'd treat you all to a meal," Ye Qingqing offered, which also included the parents of the new classmates.

Only Song Hongye and Dong Siyue's parents, Sun Yurong and Lü Ziqun came to school on their own.

"Your uncle is too kind. We won't go eat. You and your classmates can eat!" Dong Siyue's father was very eloquent and persuasive, while Song Hongye's father was clumsy with words and could only nod.

Ye Qingqing didn't insist that the adults sit together for a meal, as it was indeed awkward.

Song Hongye readily agreed. Dong Siyue hesitated for a moment, but after her father gave her a meaningful look, she also agreed. The group went downstairs together, with Dong Siyue at the very back. Her father whispered a few words of advice in her ear, and Dong Siyue nodded.

Tang Yuanyuan and her father were at the school gate, and they had even called several taxis, showing great thoughtfulness. Among them were Tang Yuanyuan's new roommate and even her roommate's parents.

"My dad dragged them here for dinner, I really..." Tang Yuanyuan complained to Ye Qingqing in a low voice. She was so embarrassed just now. The other person's parents clearly didn't want to come for dinner, but her dad didn't seem to notice.

well!

"Your father is doing this for your own good; he has good intentions," Ye Qingqing advised.

I understand Mr. Tang's feelings.

The group went to Baiyeju in a grand procession. The food prepared by Mr. Tang was naturally delicious, and everyone ate happily. Lu Ziqun looked around the restaurant and seemed to be deep in thought.

After lunch, Mr. Tang sent a car from the restaurant to take several classmates back to school. Ye Qingqing and Ruan Yingzi didn't want to go back, since school wouldn't officially start until tomorrow anyway.

"The class meeting is at nine o'clock tomorrow morning, don't be late." Before leaving, Lü Ziqun kindly reminded them.

"I know, thanks for reminding me, goodbye!"

Ye Qingqing smiled and thanked her, while Ruan Yingzi nodded casually, not particularly warmly.

After Lü Ziqun and the others left, Ye Qingqing asked, "You don't like your new classmates?"

Ruan Yingzi seemed indifferent to her new classmates, which was unlike her usual cheerful personality.

"What's the point of arguing? There's not a single one of them worth associating with." Ruan Yingzi, unlike her usual carefree self, became somewhat serious, with a hint of worldly wisdom in her expression.

Although it was their first meeting, Ruan Yingzi, who had grown up in a secluded mansion, had already seen through these new classmates and found none of them of interest to her.

Ye Qingqing smiled slightly but did not express her opinion. To be honest, she shared the same view as Ruan Yingzi: none of them were worth getting to know deeply; it was all just a matter of saving face.

Unbeknownst to them, Lu Ziqun and her friends, back in their dormitory, were also discussing Ye Qingqing and Ruan Yingzi.

The first person mentioned was Sun Yurong, "Are Ye Qingqing and Ruan Yingzi locals? It's so nice to be a local, you can go home every day."

Her voice was sweet and soft, like she was being coquettish. It would make men feel weak and tingly, but would only make women feel disgusted.

Dong Siyue laughed and said, "Ye Qingqing's family is definitely local, but Ruan Yingzi's family is probably not. I can tell from her heavy accent that she's from Guangdong."

Lu Ziqun quickly added, "Ye Qingqing herself said that her family is local and Ruan Yingzi is her good friend. Do you know who that man is to Ye Qingqing today?"

"Isn't he my brother?" Song Hongye said casually.

Lu Ziqun smiled mysteriously, "Of course not, they are seriously dating."