Xu Bai had already prepared the meal, all of which were her favorite dishes.
Or perhaps she wasn't picky about food; she liked anything that tasted good, and every dish Xu Bai made suited her taste perfectly.
After the meal, Xu Bai brought out dessert.
"Miss, Xueqing just delivered an invitation. I didn't want to disturb you while you were playing games."
Shi Xing was curious: who would give her an invitation? She didn't seem to have started socializing yet.
Whose house is this?
"The engagement banquet of the fourth daughter of the Xinke Group and the eldest son of the Lu Group."
Shi Xing opened the invitation; the time was next Saturday at 11:00 AM.
Shinco Group is a company that has risen to prominence in recent years. With several excellent technology products under its umbrella, it has gradually developed into a rising star.
The Lu Group started in real estate and later developed other industries, but it has a weakness in technology products.
However, their group belongs to the upper-middle class, and they have some influence, so many people still give them face.
This is precisely what Shinco Group lacks, so it's no surprise that the two companies have formed a mutually beneficial partnership.
Shi Xing understood this and didn't dwell on it too much; since the stairs were already at her feet, she was definitely going to go.
"Xu Bai, please book a stylist for me on Saturday morning."
"Should we have them send the dress over?" Xu Bai asked.
When Shi Xing recalled the time she told him about taking him shopping for clothes, she shook her head.
"Let's go shopping the day after tomorrow, in the afternoon."
On Monday, Shi Xing promised to treat Xu Yingke and the other two to a meal, since they had helped her before.
However, since all three of them were involved in clubs and were always short-handed in the early stages, this matter was kept postponed.
This afternoon, there were only a few students in one class, and they were all free.
"Hurry up and change into your pretty clothes and put on some beautiful makeup. We'll take your pictures in a bit."
The three of them found their more expensive dresses and started doing each other's makeup. However, Lin Xi and Xu Yingke weren't very skilled, so Shi Xing and Ning Youyou ended up helping them.
Shi Xing took them to Lung King Heen, a Michelin three-star restaurant that he had booked a few days in advance, in a four-seater sports car.
Located on the 65th floor in the city center, Lung King Heen offers a stunning nighttime view. Looking down, the lights are dazzling and the streets are bustling with traffic.
I haven't eaten here yet, so I don't know how it tastes, but the online reviews are very good.
Xu Yingke and Lin Xi both came from ordinary families and had never been to a place like this before, so they were both a little reserved.
Tokiko chatted with them to distract herself.
"This is my first time here, so I don't know if the food will taste good. You'll have to try it later."
"Oh dear, this place feels so expensive."
Xu Yingke quickly glanced around, not daring to look around carelessly.
"I chose this place specifically to thank you. Besides, no matter what it's like, it's still a place to eat, so don't be too nervous."
Lin Xi scratched her head sheepishly, "Next time we treat you to a meal, we might not be able to afford to come here."
Shi Xing led them in the elevator, then turned back and smiled slightly.
"I promised to treat you to a lavish meal. Didn't you say you really wanted to experience the scene of a domineering CEO and the female lead having a candlelight dinner at a high-end restaurant, overlooking the city? Today, I'll make it happen for you."
Next time, let's have hot pot. After enjoying regular food, it's nice to experience a fancy meal once in a while!
Ning Youyou knew that she wasn't someone who cared about such things; she was genuinely just grateful that they wanted her to try the food at this restaurant.
"Since we're already here, and Shi Xing did say it's a Michelin-starred restaurant, let's go."
When the elevator arrived, Ning Youyou gestured with her chin to the door, indicating that she should go out.
Lin Xi had a lot to adapt to. If she were to give Xu Yingke, who was sensitive about money, any reason to say something unpleasant, she would quickly stop talking and start talking about something else.
"The night view here is so beautiful, you guys have to take lots of great photos for me later."
"Okay, my skills are top-notch, I guarantee you'll be satisfied!" Shi Xing said, waving his phone.
The waiter led them to their reserved spot, where floor-to-ceiling windows offered a panoramic view of the city, and the warm yellow lighting created a wonderful atmosphere.
Shi Xing took the menu and asked the waiter what the signature dishes were. Following the waiter's recommendations, she ordered several dishes and then passed the menu back to them.
"Take a look and see if there's anything you'd like to eat. Don't be shy, order whatever you like."
Ning Youyou smiled and accepted it, "Thank you, Boss Shi. I'm going to have a great time today."
"That would be perfect."
Ning Youyou ordered a few dishes that interested her and then gave the menu to Lin Xi and the other person.
"Look, I heard their food is really good, and many of their desserts are delicious too."
Lin Xi smiled as she looked at the menu, "Then I won't be polite. How about we both order one of these, Coco?"
Xu Yingke tilted her head to look at it. The name sounded nice, and she nodded in agreement, "Mm."
After ordering the food, Shi Xing took out her phone and said, "Come on, let me take pictures of you. We can't waste this day's outfit."
She directed the group to pose and adjust the angles to look good.
Suddenly, a sneer rang out, and a mocking voice muttered under its breath, "country bumpkin."
Shi Xing suppressed his smile, put down his phone, and turned back to look at the source of the sound with a displeased expression.
She was a pretty girl, wearing a light pink tutu and with chestnut-colored curly hair.
She was certain that the man was speaking to them, and that he had deliberately made sure they heard him.
The girl's heart skipped a beat when she met Shi Xing's dark eyes, but she still gave a disdainful snort.
"Hey, isn't this Shi, the most beautiful girl in the Computer Science department? What a coincidence to run into her."
Her overly familiar words made Shi Xing take a closer look at her, but he didn't recognize her.
Who are you?
The other person's face cracked slightly, and she laughed sarcastically, "That's right, Shi Xihua is so famous, it's not surprising that she doesn't know us. It's my fault for not being as good as Shi Xihua."
Lin Xi, who was next to her, quietly reminded her, "She is Bai Yihan, the school beauty."
Shi Xing remained silent.
Is their school so free? Every day it's all about the department's most beautiful girl, the school's most beautiful girl, the department's most handsome boy, and the school's most handsome boy.
Seeing through her thoughts, Lin Xi explained, "There's a poll someone started on the forum, and you've recently overtaken her by a third."
So this person came to her because they were unhappy about this?
"If you're sick, go get treatment. Don't go crazy here."
Bai Yihan glared at her, "Do you even know who I am! How dare you talk to me like that!"
"Are you deaf? I don't care who you are, apologize and leave."
Shi Xing stared straight into her eyes, his tone leaving no room for argument.
Bai Yihan felt a little flustered, but she quickly suppressed this absurd thought.
She knew all the people in the industry well, but there was no such person.
She's not someone who can be easily trampled on.
She was aware of the news on the forum; everyone was speculating about Shi Xing's identity. While her publicly owned company was doing well, this was Shanghai, after all.
She has powerful backers.
Thinking this way, Bai Yihan didn't take Shi Xing seriously at all.
"Who do you think you are, daring to talk to me like that? You just wait."
Ning Youyou tugged at Shi Xing's sleeve and whispered in her ear, "Her family has influence in the upper echelons of Shanghai, and her boyfriend is the third young master of the Xinke Group."
Shi Xing raised an eyebrow and smiled with interest.
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