Lu Shao is cunning; Miss Nan has fallen for his tricks again.

Chapter 163 The Circle is Very Small
Lu Zhiyan raised his eyes, a hint of disdain flashing in them. "That woman is the same age as Zhiyue."

"What?" Nan Xu exclaimed in surprise, "That...that's only 19?"

Lu Ji is over fifty years old, old enough to be a young girl's father. I don't know what he's thinking, and I don't know how he has the nerve to make a move on her. Nan Xu thought to herself.

"Stop looking, let's go." Lu Zhiyan put his arm around Nan Xu and turned to walk back.

He doesn't want to follow the same path as them; it's disgusting.

"Judging by her belly, she must be quite far along. What do Grandpa and Grandma think?" Nan Xu whispered gossipingly in Lu Zhiyan's ear.

"Anyway, we can't get in the door. As for the rest, I don't know. Okay, let's not talk about them. What are our plans for this afternoon?" Lu Zhiyan said casually, holding Nan Xu's hand.

Nanxu opened the memo app on her phone and carefully read through it: "Nothing planned for today. Tomorrow morning I'll go eat Chen Ji's soup dumplings, noon I'll go to the music festival, and tonight I'll head back to Beijing."

"Going back so soon? Weren't you going to stay for three days?" Lu Zhiyan looked down at Nan Xu, his eyes filled with inquiry.

"Zhang San just messaged me. The script for 'Ascension' has been completed ahead of schedule and filming will begin early next year. I will start preparing for the audition after I return to Beijing."

At night, Binhai International

Yan Yixu pushed open the door to the private room. "Come in." Yu Jing and the others followed behind.

"Your sister's pretty generous, treating everyone here," Yu Jing remarked, looking around the private room's decor.

Yan Yixu looked at Yu Jing and sneered, "Heh, it's not like you can't afford it, what are you pretending for?"

"Tsk, I still can't compare to you."

"Alright, stop reminiscing, everyone sit down." He raised his wrist to check the time; in a few minutes it would be their agreed time. "You guys order first, my sister will be here soon."

Wang Heqing glanced at the menu, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets. He knew Binhai International was expensive, but he hadn't expected it to be this expensive.

His monthly living expenses here weren't even enough to order a single vegetarian dish. Today has certainly opened his eyes.

"Uh, let's wait for my sister to arrive before ordering, otherwise it would be impolite," Wang Heqing said with a laugh.

Yan Yixu thought Wang Heqing was just being reserved and embarrassed, so he waved his hand and put his arm around Wang Heqing next to him, saying, "Hey, we're all acquaintances, and my sister will understand. Don't be so polite."

Wang Heqing glanced at the menu in his hand.

Jade and white jade stew? What is this? It's expensive, and the menu is incomprehensible.

Just as he was hesitating about something, the door to the private room opened.

"Miss Yan, please come in."

Yan Xiaoxiao raised her hand, her beautiful eyes darting around as she looked at the handsome faces in the private room, a slight smile playing on her lips.

The youthful energy was palpable, almost awakening her own youthful memories.

Yan Yixu waved to Yan Xiaoxiao, "Sister."

Yan Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth. "Stupid boy, it's not like I can't see you, why are you waving your paws like that? You're stopping me from seeing the handsome guy."

Mo Jingyu sat to one side with her head down, as if she had no interest in anything.

Yu Jing's lips twitched as he looked at Mo Jingyu, who appeared lifeless and gloomy.

Nobody owes you any money, so why are you acting like this?
He nudged Mo Jingyu's arm with his own, "Don't look down, your cousin Yixu is here." He gestured for him to look.

Mo Jingyu subtly turned her body, moving a little further away from Yu Jing. Yu Jing hesitated, then gritted her teeth, thinking, "Dad, I really owe you something!"
Yan Xiaoxiao sat down next to Yan Yixu. She took off her coat and greeted them with a smile, "Hello, I am Yixu's cousin, Yan Xiaoxiao."

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Mo Jingyu suddenly looked up. He was face to face with Yan Xiaoxiao, their eyes meeting.

Yan Xiaoxiao's breath hitched. Seriously? Does the social circle have to be this small?

She gave a stiff smile, thinking she would never see him again. What a strange twist of fate!

"Hello, sister, I am Mo Jingyu." Mo Jingyu looked up at Yan Xiaoxiao with a smile in her eyes.

Yu Jing sat to the side watching Mo Jingyu's transformation. It was too fast. Just a moment ago, she looked like she was about to die, but as soon as she saw a beautiful woman, she turned from a stormy mood to a cheerful one.
"Sister, this is Wang Heqing, and that's Yu Jing. We're all in the same dorm," Yan Yixu introduced them one by one.

Yan Xiaoxiao smiled and nodded. "Have you ordered yet?"

"Not yet. They insist on waiting for you to arrive before ordering. They're not usually this gentlemanly," Yan Yixu retorted mercilessly.

"Well then, you'd better hurry up and order, don't try to save me money," Yan Xiaoxiao teased them with a smile.

"Since you're so generous, I won't stand on ceremony either." Yu Jing picked up the menu from the table and deliberately placed it in front of Mo Jingyu, gesturing for him to look at it together.

But Mo Jingyu's eyes were fixed on Yan Xiaoxiao, as if they were welded shut.

Yu Jing gently tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "You can't just stare at someone who's pretty, that's so impolite."

No matter what he said, Mo Jingyu seemed not to hear him and remained unmoved. Yu Jing had no choice but to turn his attention back to the menu.

He has no control over this living father.

After ordering, they chatted while the food was being served.

"What did you study for your undergraduate degree in China, Xiaoxiao?" Yu Jing asked, propping his head up with one hand and staring intently at Yan Xiaoxiao.

Yan Xiaoxiao took a sip of water from her glass. "I'm studying civil engineering."

"Wow, that's amazing! There aren't many girls majoring in civil engineering." Yu Jing looked at Yan Xiaoxiao with admiration, his eyes filled with undisguised respect.

"Not many, but when I was in school, the prospects for civil engineering were very good, unlike now where it's difficult to find a job. By the way, you'll be doing internships next year, right? Have you found internship companies yet?" Yan Xiaoxiao asked, resting her chin on her hand as she looked at them.

"Don't even mention it. Business has been tough this year. I've sent out dozens of resumes and haven't heard a thing." Yu Jing waved his hand and added, "But it's alright. If all else fails, I can always go back to my family's company for an internship."

Yan Xiaoxiao nodded. "You all studied management, so you must all be from family businesses, right?"

"Not entirely, He Qing and Jing Yu are exceptions," Yan Yixu said, putting away his phone and looking up.

Isn't it Mo Jingyu? She doesn't seem like it.

She glanced at Mo Jingyu out of the corner of her eye; the latter was staring at her intently.

She sighed and brushed the stray hairs from her forehead. They've been watching for so long, are they afraid no one will notice?
"If needed, I can help you find internships."

Upon hearing that Yan Xiaoxiao could help them find internships, Wang Heqing's eyes lit up instantly. "Really? Is that really possible? Thank you, Sister Xiaoxiao."

Yan Xiaoxiao smiled shyly, "Oh, it's nothing. Don't forget to introduce me to a few handsome guys later, preferably with a physical examination..."

Upon hearing this, Yan Yixu coughed twice, covering up what he was about to say.

(End of this chapter)