28: Li Tingting's Circle

After returning to the Campus, Chen Li parked the car in the lot outside. Although he was not short on money now, he still did not want to be too flashy and become the focus of attention on Campus.

Pushing open the Dormitory door, a scent like salted fish wafted toward him.

Zhang Yixi was sprawled on his bed, legs dangling and swinging off the edge.

Guo Zihong was slumped in his chair, scrolling through his phone like a deflated ball, while Wu Qiang was hunched over his desk, listlessly flipping through a textbook.

"A Li is back?"

Zhang Yixi did not even look up. "You have been acting like a ghost lately. Did you forget there are three salted fish in the Dormitory?"

"Exactly," Guo Zihong chimed in lazily. "Is your peach blossom luck too good to handle?"

Seeing his brothers looking so listless, Chen Li remembered how they had helped him when he was down on his luck.

Now that he had money, it was time to repay these good brothers.

"Let's go, I am treating you to a meal," Chen Li clapped his hands. "I just bought a car, let me take you for a spin."

"A meal?" Guo Zihong sprang up from his chair in a carp leap. "I like that!"

"Wait," Wu Qiang pushed up his glasses. "You said you bought a car?"

"Yeah, just bought it."

"Then what are we waiting for!" Zhang Yixi jumped off the bed immediately. "Hurry up and show us your ride."

The group walked out of the Campus laughing and joking. Chen Li led them through the parking lot and finally stopped in front of a brand-new Maybach.

The three of them were instantly stunned...

Guo Zihong's mouth hung open, unable to speak for a long time, while Wu Qiang crouched down to examine the logo on the wheel hub.

Zhang Yixi walked around the car, reaching out to gently touch the smooth paint as if confirming it was not an illusion.

"May... Maybach?" Guo Zihong finally found his voice. "Holy crap, A Li, you are too awesome!"

"Open the door, open the door!" Zhang Yixi was impatient. "Let me experience what it is like to be in a Maybach."

"A Li, how much did this car cost?" Wu Qiang maintained his usual composure, but his voice could not hide his surprise.

"Not much," Chen Li said nonchalantly, pulling open the driver's side door. "Get in first, I will take you to eat something good."

The three scrambled into the car, touching and looking around excitedly, the cabin instantly filled with their exclamations.

Chen Li watched his brothers' excited expressions in the rearview mirror, and the corners of his mouth lifted involuntarily.

Chen Li skillfully pressed the start button, and with a low, steady engine roar, the Maybach awakened.

He lightly gripped the steering wheel and slowly pressed the gas, and the vehicle smoothly pulled out of the parking space, merging into the street traffic.

He planned to take them to the Cantonese restaurant he had eaten at with Song Lingyun last time.

Although the seafood feast last time had given him an upset stomach, the delicious taste was unforgettable.

Thinking of the tenderness of the steamed coral trout and the crispy, fragrant Typhoon Shelter crab, he could not help but swallow.

This time, he had to taste it again no matter what. He would just eat slowly and watch his portions.

Arriving at the restaurant, Chen Li ordered two dishes he liked and passed the menu to his roommates: "Order whatever you want."

Just as everyone was excitedly discussing what else to add, Chen Li's phone rang. It was a message from Meng Yu:

"Hubby, Li Tingting invited me to eat with her friends. There are guys and girls... Are you free to come with me?"

Chen Li glanced at his roommates who were enthusiastically studying the menu and replied quickly:

"I am eating with my roommates. You go ahead, it is fine."

"Alright, then I will go by myself."

"If you drink, do not drive. Do not be afraid to spend money; if we need to treat, we will pay."

"I know, I never drink anyway, do not worry."

Putting down his phone, Chen Li was thoughtful.

The frequency with which Li Tingting's group had been inviting Meng Yu had clearly increased recently. Someone must have recognized the expensive 'soaring swallow' on her wrist.

In this circle, a luxury watch was often the best business card. These rich kids clearly valued Meng Yu, which was why they were competing to invite her into their social circle.

But that was fine. Chen Li sipped his tea. Letting Meng Yu contact these people and broaden her connections would only benefit her in the future.

After all, with her current lifestyle, she would eventually have to integrate into these high-end social circles.

Accumulating resources now might come in handy later.

"A Li, how about we add a roast goose?" Zhang Yixi's voice pulled him back to reality.

"Order whatever you want, we are not short on money."

...

Meng Yu followed Li Tingting to a place called 'Mingyue Restaurant'.

As soon as she got out of the car, she looked at the restaurant—the glittering gate, the welcoming hostess in a cheongsam, and the melodious guzheng music coming from inside.

She secretly sighed in her heart. These rich kids really knew how to enjoy themselves, finding places that were more high-end than the last.

"After I experience all these good places, I must bring Chen Li to enjoy them too."

Meng Yu thought to herself while following Li Tingting inside.

Li Tingting was quietly observing Meng Yu from the side. She noticed that this girl had changed a lot recently—her skin was more radiant, and she exuded a confident glow.

It seemed that high-end skincare and a good life really nourished a person. Meng Yu now carried an elegant air in her every gesture that she did not have before.

The two walked into the reserved private room. There were already four people sitting inside. Besides Su Nian, whom she had met before, there were two men and one woman.

The two boys were quite handsome, dressed meticulously; it was obvious they had good family backgrounds.

"Tingting, you two finally arrived," a boy with chestnut-colored hair joked with a smile. "If you did not come, we would have starved."

"We came straight here after class, we were not that slow."

Li Tingting responded familiarly; it was clear she knew them well.

Su Nian enthusiastically greeted them to sit down: "Meng Yu, Tingting, come sit over here."

Li Tingting stood up and formally introduced her to everyone: "This is my classmate, Meng Yu."

"Hello, Meng Yu..."

"Welcome, Meng Yu..."

"I have heard Tingting mention you before..."

...

Everyone greeted Meng Yu enthusiastically. Their attitudes were friendly, with no sign of the condescension typical of rich kids.

Meng Yu responded calmly and composedly, her voice soft but not timid: "It is nice to meet you all."

She felt the sincerity in their gazes, which made her previously tense nerves relax.

In fact, before coming, Su Nian had already briefly mentioned in the group chat that she would bring a new friend today.

When others curiously asked about Meng Yu's background, Su Nian just smiled mysteriously: "You will know when you see her later."

This hesitation actually piqued everyone's curiosity.

The atmosphere at the table was relaxed and pleasant. Exquisite dishes soon filled the turntable, and everyone chatted about recent events while tasting the food.

Li Tingting leaned over to Meng Yu and whispered the backgrounds of the people present.

Only then did Meng Yu realize that apart from Su Nian, the others were also wealthy second-generation heirs.

The couple acting affectionately were the children of two partners who owned a well-known local supermarket, and Wei Jie, who sat opposite her, had a family that ran a large-scale import and export trade, which was quite famous in the circle.

Just as the two were whispering, Wei Jie's gaze frequently fell on Meng Yu.

Meng Yu might not have been the kind of beauty who stunned people at first glance, but she had delicate, soft features and an excellent Figure and posture—her slender waist, long legs, and perfectly proportioned curves were all exactly to his taste.

What moved Wei Jie even more was that when she smiled, her eyes curved into two crescent moons, exuding a friendly, first-love-like feeling.

As someone who knew his luxury goods, Wei Jie recognized the 'soaring swallow' on Meng Yu's wrist at a glance; without considerable wealth, one would not dare to touch it.

At that moment, Wei Jie developed a strong interest in Meng Yu. He decided to himself that he must find an opportunity to get to know this girl better.