The two were not surprised that Su Ran recognized them. After all, someone who could take over Zuixiangju and lend a hand to Xiao Dashao's grandfather must have an extraordinary status.

But both Xiao Sheng and Wen Chengze were certain that there was no girl named Su Ran in their circle.

There are no families with the surname Su among the top-tier wealthy and powerful clans.

There is no one named Su Ran who has gone from politics to the military.

“Miss Su, we don’t mean anything by it, we just want to make friends.” Wen Lizhu looked at Su Ran with a gentle expression, but judging from their demeanor, they were truly cunning and shrewd.

Su Ran took over Zuixiangju as a system reward, but she didn't ask much about how she obtained it.

He saw that everyone had come up to him.

Su Ran probably only just arrived at the system, so the price she has to pay for this reward is quite high.

Or perhaps it was a timely solution to the other party's urgent problem.

Otherwise, these two young masters probably wouldn't have bothered to fly several hours from Kyoto to Shanghai to have this meal with me.

Su Ran wanted to test the other party. Since the other party was trying to pull her along, she wouldn't just give in and run away. "That's great! I quite like making friends. How about..." Su Ran raised the teacup in her hand, "Let's have a drink instead of wine?"

The two didn't say much, raised their teacups, and drank the hot tea.

Inside the private room.

The dishes were then served.

But none of the three spoke to break the silence.

After all, whoever speaks first is considered inferior.

Xiao Sheng and Wen Chengze, being the talkative ones, should have spoken first, but both of them were raised in large families and were intelligent; they had come out of curiosity.

Those who know their identities will find a way to bring up topics at the dinner table, so that they can learn more information. By asking a few more questions, they can understand 90% of the situation.

Refusing to speak now is also a way of testing the other party. Many people are wary of their identities, and this is also a good way to judge the other party's power and influence.

Is it superior or inferior?

People of their status associate with intelligent people. If someone lets another person take the lead in their own territory, they'll treat it as a trip for sightseeing and dining, and it's also a way of testing whether the person is smart or not.

Is it being rich but brainless, or possessing both wealth and intelligence?

Moreover, Xiao Sheng actually hoped that Su Ran would speak first, so that they would have more initiative.

Su Ran ate her meal slowly, having somewhat guessed what was going on in this situation.

Asking them about the situation and telling them what happened are two different things.

But since the other party was so eager for her to speak, she couldn't refuse.

"Mr. Xiao, you've picked through all the side dishes for this fish. Should I ask them to add some more? Mr. Wen, I see you like those small potatoes, shall I order some for you?"

Xiao Sheng and Wen Chengze watched each other's actions and listened carefully to each other's words, but... should they add some more dishes?

That's...that's it?

For a moment, their expressions cracked.

Seeing the other person's stiff expression, Su Ran stopped talking. She had been eating for a while and was about half full when she got up.

Wen Chengze was the first to notice Su Ran's actions and immediately asked, "Miss Su, what's going on?"

Su Ran looked at Wen Chengze and said, "You've finished eating, let's go home." Noticing that the two looked "disheveled," she continued, "Mr. Xiao, Mr. Wen, please take your time eating. If you want more dishes, feel free to order. I'll have them put it on my tab."

Neither of them could have imagined that the other was going home.

no?

Isn't she curious?

Aren't you curious why Ha flew all the way from Kyoto?

You don't really think I'm just here for a meal, do you?

No way!

Upon realizing this possibility, Wen Chengze stood up. "Miss Su, we have something we'd like to ask you. We wonder if we could bother you for a few more minutes?"

Su Ran remained calm, but inwardly she couldn't help rolling her eyes. If she didn't stand up and say she was going home, would this meal be delayed until next year?

They're really patient.

Haven't they ever encountered a situation where they didn't want to engage in psychological warfare?

Su Ran was indeed curious and wanted to know the reason.

But since the other party took the initiative to contact her, she shouldn't have asked for the first thing, and it wasn't her who was in a hurry.

These are the two "guests" who came from afar.

Su Ran nodded, put her bag down, and sat down. She hadn't originally planned to leave; she intended to provoke them and see if they wouldn't fall for her trap. A waiter came over and served tea. Su Ran sipped her hot tea and looked at the two men. "May I ask what brings you here?"

Xiao Sheng smiled and said, "It's nothing. After all, we're running Zui Xiang Ju together, so we thought we'd like to meet up as shareholders. May I ask where Miss Su is from?"

"A person from Sichuan."

Wen Chengze leaned closer and asked, "Sichuan is so far from Shanghai, Miss Su, why are you thinking of developing your career here?"

Su Ran could tell from his words that he was testing her.

but.

sincere.

That's the ultimate weapon.

"Come here to study, otherwise why come all this way?"

For a moment, Xiaosheng and Wen Chengze were speechless. The other party's reply was not wrong, but logically it shouldn't be like this!

Seeing the two of them speechless for a moment, I couldn't help but find it amusing. "I wonder if there's anything else you two would like to ask?"

Xiao Sheng glanced at Wen Chengze, who then asked again, "Miss Su, you're a smart woman, so I won't beat around the bush with you. I wonder what the significance is for Miss Su to acquire Zui Xiang Ju?"

"I heard that the food at Zuixiangju is pretty good, so I was thinking of buying some shares so it would be more convenient to come and eat there."

Although Su Ran made this up on the spot, it really didn't mean anything; she was simply accepting the sign-in reward.

Xiao Sheng and Wen Chengze never expected this reason. No... are you kidding me?

My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!