29: Meng Yu, can I add you on WeChat?

Li Tingting was whispering to Meng Yu, their crisp laughter ringing out from time to time.

Sitting opposite them, Su Nian was sharing some recent funny stories, keeping everyone in stitches.

The couple naturally served food to each other, occasionally exchanging low whispers; their behavior was intimate but not overly syrupy.

Wei Jie picked up his teacup and took a light sip, his gaze sweeping over Meng Yu as if casually.

Seeing her listening intently to Li Tingting with a faint smile on her lips, her gentle appearance made his heart skip a beat.

Wei Jie joined the conversation at the right moment, his tone relaxed and natural, "Is this your first time here, Meng Yu?"

Meng Yu looked up, met his friendly gaze, and nodded with a smile, "Yes, it is."

"Then we must recommend some of the signature dishes to you,"

Wei Jie turned to the waiter with a smile, "Please add an order of Honey Glazed BBQ Pork and Mango Pomelo Sago; both are specialties here."

The atmosphere at the table became even livelier because of this exchange, and everyone began eagerly recommending their favorite dishes to Meng Yu.

Wei Jie watched Meng Yu chatting and laughing with everyone, his eyes softening unconsciously.

He picked up his wine glass and turned to Meng Yu and Li Tingting as if casually, "Meng Yu, Tingting, aren't you two going to have a drink?"

"I drove here, so I won't be drinking."

Li Tingting hurriedly waved her hand in refusal, then picked up her teacup, "I'll substitute tea for wine."

"Sorry, I don't drink alcohol." Meng Yu shook her head slightly.

She kept Chen Li's advice in mind: there was no need to do things she didn't want to do just to accommodate others.

Even without the excuse of driving, she didn't like drinking, and besides, for a girl out on her own, staying sober was always safer.

"It doesn't matter if you have just a little, right? We're all friends." Wei Jie still wouldn't give up on persuading her to drink.

If Meng Yu drank, she might open up more easily, and he could take the opportunity to get to know her better.

Based on his extensive experience, he could tell at a glance that Meng Yu was still an innocent girl; such girls were most likely to reveal their true feelings after drinking.

"I really don't want to drink, I'm sorry."

Meng Yu still politely declined, not wavering in the slightest because of the other person's 'friends' argument.

If a relationship had to rely on drinking to be maintained, then it wasn't a friendship worth having.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit delicate, Su Nian timely raised her glass to smooth things over, "Meng Yu really doesn't like to drink. Wei Jie, if you want to drink, I'll join you."

"Then I'll have a drink with you, Big Sister Su Nian." Wei Jie followed suit and raised his glass, a bright smile blossoming on his handsome face.

He was naturally handsome, and such a dashing demeanor easily made people feel favorable towards him.

Su Nian saw it clearly from the side; Wei Jie's feelings for Meng Yu were almost written all over his face.

All evening, his gaze kept drifting towards Meng Yu unconsciously, and he was extra attentive to her reactions when he spoke; this level of attention clearly showed he liked Meng Yu.

"If Meng Yu is still single, it might be worth playing matchmaker," Su Nian calculated in her heart.

Although she wasn't sure about Meng Yu's current relationship status, from her perspective as someone who had been there, Wei Jie was indeed a good choice.

In her view, the two of them looked exceptionally well-matched standing together.

Needless to say, Wei Jie had an excellent family background and was very outstanding himself; he was recognized as a top-tier guy in their circle.

And although Meng Yu was low-key, her poised and elegant temperament, along with her well-proportioned and beautiful figure, made her perfectly worthy of him.

Not just Su Nian, but the couple at the table naturally sensed this too.

They would occasionally pull Meng Yu and Wei Jie into their conversations, the two of them singing in harmony, highlighting Wei Jie's excellence in every word; the intention to play matchmaker couldn't be more obvious.

Meanwhile, Li Tingting, who was sitting next to Meng Yu, remained clear-headed throughout.

As Meng Yu's good friend, she naturally had to consider Meng Yu's feelings.

If Meng Yu also had a favorable impression of Wei Jie, she would naturally be happy to see it happen; if she had no interest, she would find a way to help her friend resolve this entanglement.

For a time, the thoughts of everyone at the table revolved around Meng Yu.

However, the innocent Meng Yu was completely unaware, just assuming that everyone was taking care of her as a newcomer, which was why they kept bringing the topic back to her.

Even the frequent praise for Wei Jie she just took as normal compliments between friends, never once thinking in terms of romantic interest.

This handsome and wealthy guy was indeed pleasing to the eye, but she never thought he would have any special interest in her.

The atmosphere at the dinner table became increasingly lively, with Wei Jie and Su Nian drinking freely and everyone occasionally chatting and laughing together.

While chatting enthusiastically, Meng Yu also savored the delicacies on her plate, occasionally turning to whisper a few words to Li Tingting beside her, feeling quite at ease.

The meal lasted until after eight in the evening before it ended.

Seeing that everyone was chatting enthusiastically, Meng Yu found a gap, quietly left the table, and went to the front desk to pay the bill.

The bill showed 18,900, mainly expensive because of that bottle of red wine.

She took a look and knew—this amount of money was nothing to her now. Since it was her first time eating with new friends, it was only right for her to treat.

【Meng Yu's Expenditure: 18,900 Yuan】

【Affection Level: +98】

【System Deposit: 1,852,200 Yuan】

【Available Withdrawal Amount: 345,855,680 Yuan】

Chen Li, who was drinking, received the system notification, and a smile couldn't help but tug at the corners of his mouth. It seemed Meng Yu's dinner party was over.

"Meng Yu, why did you pay the bill?"

Wei Jie hurried over after finding out, his tone carrying a touch of distress, "You are a guest here for the first time, how could we let you spend money?"

Meng Yu smiled faintly: "It's okay. I'm very happy to meet everyone today, so treating you all to a meal is nothing."

"How could we be so embarrassed,"

Su Nian also took over the conversation, affectionately linking arms with Meng Yu, "You mustn't do this next time; it should be our turn to host."

Everyone thanked Meng Yu one after another and walked out of the restaurant in twos and threes. The cool night breeze gently brushed past, and the neon lights at the restaurant entrance flickered in the night.

Wei Jie suggested moving to a KTV to continue the second half of the night, which immediately received a response from several people.

"Sorry, I have to go back to school first." Meng Yu politely declined with an apologetic smile on her face.

Li Tingting, who didn't want to go either, saw this and immediately responded: "Then I won't go either; I might as well take Meng Yu back."

Wei Jie walked quickly to Meng Yu, took out his phone, and said with a sincere tone mixed with a hint of expectation: "Meng Yu, may I add you on WeChat?"

"Of course." Meng Yu took out her phone poisedly and scanned the code to add him as a friend.

In her view, this was just normal socializing between friends; she completely failed to notice the flash of joy in Wei Jie's eyes.

The night grew deeper, and the two groups said goodbye at the entrance of the restaurant...

Wei Jie, watching Li Tingting drive away, kept his eyes on the vehicle until it went far away, only reluctantly withdrawing his gaze when the taillights disappeared into the night.

"They've already gone far away, still looking?" Su Nian said jokingly, lightly nudging his shoulder.

"Big Sister Su Nian, you must help me." He withdrew his gaze.

"I know, I know,"

Su Nian smiled knowingly, "Next time there's a chance, I'll help you get to know the situation properly."