The Cinnabar Mole of a Beijing Circle Tycoon

The private room was quiet for a few seconds before Xiang Yu spoke first, winking at Shen Qingyao before looking at Meng Jiangyu with a hint of interrogation in her tone.

"Mr. Meng, since we are Yao Yao's family, we have to ask you some questions today. Please don't feel offended."

Meng Jiangyu raised his hand in a "please" gesture, his tone frank: "Please speak freely."

Xiang Yu gave Xu Huihui a wink, and Xu Huihui immediately understood, clearing her throat and asking, "When did you start liking our Yao Yao?"

「2025年8月31日，上午7点19分20秒。」孟江屿几乎是脱口而出，精準到秒的回答，让在场的人都愣住了。

Lu Ying couldn't help but chuckle, "Brother Jiang Yu, you're too accurate."

"Of course," Meng Jiangyu looked at Shen Qingyao, his eyes almost overflowing with tenderness, "I fell in love with her at first sight."

"Love at first sight?" Xiang Yu raised an eyebrow and immediately pressed, "I think love at first sight is nothing more than lust at first sight, isn't it?"

These words immediately created a tense atmosphere in the private room.

Meng Jiangyu remained calm, a faint smile playing on his lips, and said sincerely, "I don't deny that I was initially attracted to her appearance. It's human nature to be attracted to food and sex, there's nothing to hide about that. But I prefer to define love at first sight as a physiological attraction."

"The moment I saw her, I knew she was the one."

These words were frank yet tactful, causing Xiang Yu and Xu Huihui to exchange a glance and nod in approval.

We've passed the first hurdle.

As expected of someone who's been through the business world, they're very good with words.

The waiter pushed open the door and came in, carrying a bottle of decanted red wine.

Meng Jiangyu stood up, picked up the decanter himself, and poured red wine into everyone's glass with elegant and efficient movements.

"Thank you," the three said in turn.

Looking at the scene before her, Shen Qingyao felt a warm glow in her heart.

Her roommates genuinely looked out for her, and Meng Jiangyu responded to each of their questions with ample patience and sincerity.

Xiang Yu picked up her wine glass and took a sip. The rich aroma of the wine spread on her tongue. She put down her glass and continued to ask, "Then, Mr. Meng, after falling in love at first sight, what has sustained you and Yao Yao to this point? After all, looks are just the first step."

Xu Huihui nodded in agreement: "That's right, good looks alone aren't enough."

"It's her aura." Meng Jiangyu looked at Shen Qingyao, his eyes full of tenderness. "Her aura is very pure, making people want to get closer. Of course, there's also her innocence, intelligence, resilience, and kindness. These qualities are more captivating to me than her looks."

"Simple and intelligent?" Xu Huihui frowned, somewhat puzzled. "These two words seem difficult to describe in one person at the same time, don't they?"

"She's not naive, she's wise beyond her years," Meng Jiangyu said with certainty. "This clarity and purity are rare."

These words resonated with everyone; Shen Qingyao certainly gave off that impression.

Xiang Yu and Xu Huihui couldn't help but nod repeatedly.

Lu Ying sat to the side, watching Meng Jiangyu handle the situation with ease, and secretly found it amusing.

I already knew that Meng Jiangyu was highly intelligent and had high emotional intelligence; his two roommates were no match for him.

Judging from his sincere appearance, he is absolutely sincere towards Yao Yao.

After several rounds of questions and answers, Xiang Yu and Xu Huihui's eyes were full of approval when they looked at Meng Jiangyu.

The three raised their glasses and said in unison, "May you two be a perfect match and have your wishes fulfilled!"

Shen Qingyao and Meng Jiangyu exchanged a smile and raised their glasses simultaneously: "Thank you, everyone."

The crisp clinking of glasses ended just as the waiter pushed open the door to serve the dishes.

In no time, the table was filled with food.

As everyone ate and chatted, the atmosphere grew increasingly lively.

Xiang Yu looked at Meng Jiangyu: "Mr. Meng, let me tell you, this is Yao Yao's first time dating."

"I know." Meng Jiangyu chuckled softly, the tenderness in his eyes impossible to hide.

Lu Ying added from the side, "Actually, this is also Jiang Yu's first time dating."

"No way?" Xu Huihui's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief.

Shen Qingyao nodded, her face flushed, her voice full of sweetness: "It's true, I was his first love."

"Wow, this is so romantic!" Xiang Yu clutched her chest, her face full of envy.

Xu Huihui suddenly remembered something and asked, "So you met before the start of your freshman year?"

"Yes," Shen Qingyao took a sip of red wine, a smile playing in her eyes, "Before I came to Beijing, I went to Lingyin Temple, and that's where we met."

"My God, encountering peach blossoms at a temple, what kind of divine fate is this?" Xu Huihui exclaimed with longing. "No way, I have to go pray too."

"Let's go to Tanzhe Temple together after the National Day holiday," Xiang Yu suggested.

Lu Ying smiled and corrected, "Tanzhe Temple is for praying for peace, while Hongluo Temple is for praying for marriage."

"Then let's go to Hongluo Temple."

Just then, Meng Jiangyu's phone rang.

He glanced at the caller ID, leaned close to Shen Qingyao's ear, and whispered softly, "Baby, I'm going out to take this call. I'll be right back."

Shen Qingyao nodded obediently: "Okay."

As soon as Meng Jiangyu left the private room, Xiang Yu immediately sidled up to Shen Qingyao, her face full of gossip as she pressed, "Yaoyao, tell me honestly, how does he usually treat you?"

Xu Huihui teased, "Is that even a question? If he's not good, can Yao Yao bring him to meet us?"

Looking at the three chattering figures in front of her, Shen Qingyao couldn't hide the smile on her lips, her voice full of happiness: "He treats me very well, so well that... I feel like a spoiled child right now."

He stood at the doorway and overheard Shen Qingyao's words, his smile deepening.

No sooner had he said that than the door to the private room was pushed open, and Meng Jiangyu appeared carrying three exquisite gift boxes.

He walked straight to the table, placed the gift box on it, and said with a smile, "It's nice to meet you all. I didn't prepare anything special, it's just a small token of my appreciation. Please don't mind."

"Mr. Meng, you're too kind!" The three of them quickly waved their hands.

"Please accept this," Meng Jiangyu said, looking at Shen Qingyao with gentle eyes. "Consider it my way of thanking everyone for taking care of Yaoyao during this time."

The three of them were stunned the moment they opened the gift box.

Xu Huihui received the latest Leica camera, Xiang Yu received a complete set of Apple devices, and Lu Ying received a limited edition Hermes bag. Each gift box also contained a thick red envelope.

"This is too valuable, we can't accept it." All three of them were a little embarrassed.

"Take it," Shen Qingyao said with a smile, "It's a token of our appreciation."

"Then we won't be polite, thank you Yao Yao, thank you Mr. Meng!" The three of them exchanged glances and happily accepted the gifts.

The atmosphere at the dinner table became increasingly lively.

As night deepened outside the window, the laughter inside the private room continued for a long time.