Before Jiang Mianmian could refuse, the other end of the phone hung up.
Seeing this, Lu Ran was both amused and exasperated: "How could she be like this? She didn't even ask if others wanted to go!"
Jiang Mianmian smiled, but it was a rather helpless smile.
People with this kind of personality are mostly self-centered, carefree, and straightforward... they don't seem like they have any ulterior motives.
Could it be true, as Lu Ran said, that she has been misunderstanding He Sirui all along?
But past experience has taught her that it's always good to be cautious and vigilant, whether dealing with people or things.
"Sis, are you going or not?"
Jiang Mianmian was taken aback, then chuckled at her, "Have you finished all your work?"
"That's about it."
"Let's go relax!" She was also curious to see what He Sirui was planning to do.
The two sisters arrived at the agreed location shortly afterward.
It's a Japanese-style pub, but the owner is a native of Jiangzhou. The pub is located in a quiet spot in the bustling city center, surrounded by many mimosa trees. Every summer, when the mimosa flowers bloom, the pink, fluffy blossoms form a breathtaking, dreamlike scene.
The tavern owner was a shrewd businessman. Knowing that many people from Jiangzhou were working hard in the central city, he added Jiangzhou dishes to the menu so that these people who were far from home could feel the atmosphere of their hometown.
As soon as Jiang Mianmian entered the door, she smelled the aroma of her hometown dishes and was momentarily stunned.
He Sirui emerged from a small private room, lifted the curtain, greeted her warmly, and then led her and Ranran into a private room to sit on the tatami mats.
Jiang Mianmian and Lu Ran then realized that there were acquaintances in the private room...
"What brings you two here?" Lu Ran was taken aback when she saw Huo Junyang.
Jiang Mianmian met Huo Junyu's gaze and was somewhat surprised.
"So Miss He invited more than just me and my sister?" Lu Ran pouted, feeling inexplicably awkward. When Huo Junyang invited her to sit down, she deliberately moved her cushion to the side, not leaning against him.
Huo Junyang chuckled; this little girl practically had her jealousy written all over her face.
So he grabbed her cushion and pulled her sharply! Lu Ran gasped in surprise, and in the blink of an eye, she was pulled to his side and fell into his arms.
"Sirui said she'd treat us to dinner today, and my brother and I weren't initially going to come," Huo Junyang explained to Lu Ran, and also to Jiang Mianmian. "But Sirui said you two should come too, so we came!"
Lu Ran asked, "Why didn't you tell me? You didn't even call to let me know."
He Sirui laughed and said, "I invited you all at the same time, maybe Junyang didn't have time to call!"
"My brother and I just arrived too!" Huo Junyang grabbed the menu. "We've been busy all day and haven't eaten yet! I'm starving! Hey Ranran... I'll order you your favorite tempura..."
Lu Ran smiled and joined him in studying the menu intently.
Jiang Mianmian glanced at Huo Junyu.
Unlike Lu Ran, who remained seated, Huo Junyu eagerly moved the cushion he was sitting on to her side and leaned against her.
"I'm really impressed with you guys!" He Sirui said with a smile as she sat alone at one end of the table. "Isn't it hot sitting so close together? This private room is big enough, you can sit a bit further apart!"
However, her words were in vain, as none of the four people responded to her.
He Sirui tried to make conversation again, but the result was the same.
Huo Junyang and Lu Ran were busy ordering food, while Huo Junyu was busy holding Jiang Mianmian's hand under the table.
The slightly shy smile on Jiang Mianmian's face suddenly pierced He Sirui's eyes like a needle.
This scenario was not quite what she had imagined.
However, she still managed a slight smile and subtly moved closer to Huo Junyu.
"Hey, Junyang!" He Sirui took out her phone and waved it. "What's your level? Want to play a game?"
When Huo Junyang saw her open the game he usually played, his eyes lit up instantly, and he stared at her phone screen.
Wow, you're amazing! Your skill level is so high?
"That's right!" He Sirui said proudly, showing off her equipment. "Look at all this, it not only cost me a lot of my allowance, but it also took a lot of my effort!"
"I have a lot of equipment too, but it's not as high-level as yours!" Huo Junyang gave a thumbs up. "It seems you have a better strategy and deployment!"
"Ahem..." Lu Ran's expression changed as she looked at Huo Junyang and chuckled softly, "Playing games all day long, don't let it ruin your life!"
"Ranran, you wouldn't understand!" He Sirui laughed. "This game is called 'God of War,' and it's really fun! You start as a lowly soldier and level up step by step to become a general, gradually expanding your territory... This game tests your patience, perseverance, and combat methods! Heh... You probably wouldn't understand even if I told you all this. You girls rarely like playing military games."
Lu Ran glanced at her. "Aren't you a girl?"
"Her?" Huo Junyang laughed heartily. "No, she's our good brother!"
“That’s right!” He Sirui narrowed her eyes. “It’s strange, but I find it much easier to play with boys, and we get along better when discussing things! Heh… I guess I was born the wrong gender; I was supposed to be a boy!”
"Is that right, Brother Junyu?" He Sirui paused the game, looked at Huo Junyu with a smile, and unconsciously leaned towards him again.
Huo Junyu did not answer, and "unconsciously" moved his cushion to the other side of Jiang Mianmian.
Now he's surrounded by a wall on one side and Jiang Mianmian on the other, so no one can get close to him now.
He Sirui was stunned. After a long pause, she dragged her cushion back to its original position.
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