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Ye Mingshang had always told himself to integrate into people's lives. However, there was a barrier in his heart; apart from a few individuals, he was unwilling to communicate with others, even avoiding eye contact. But after this incident, he finally let go of his prejudices and tore down that barrier. He was genuinely willing to accept others and make friends. With this realization, Ye Mingshang felt a sense of relief and a bit of spiritual elevation.
"Hey, there's no need to thank me. From now on, we are all friends," said a cheerful and sunny boy.
"Yeah, yeah, we’re friends from now on," a girl with a delicate appearance said with a smile.
"I think you just want someone to be your boyfriend," another girl with short hair shot her a sidelong glance.
"Stop it, don’t say that!" The girl’s face turned red as she cupped her hands over her face.
"Hey! Ye, such a happy occasion calls for a treat, right?" someone joked half-heartedly.
Ye Mingshang smiled.
"Sure, tonight at eight, Prosperous Dynasty."
Silence.
Everyone suddenly fell silent and looked at Ye Mingshang with strange expressions. Feeling uncomfortable under their gaze, Ye Mingshang frowned and asked, "What’s wrong?"
"No, I mean Ye, are you sure you didn’t misspeak? It’s Prosperous Dynasty, not Spicy Hot Pot?" The one wearing glasses adjusted them as they spoke with an amused expression.
"What? Do I look like someone who would boast?" Ye Mingshang replied with a laugh.
The group exchanged glances, and another young man whose family ran a business said, "Prosperous Dynasty is the largest restaurant in the city. Its history can even be traced back to the Qing Dynasty. Although it doesn’t have official star ratings, it could easily rival a six-star establishment. The food there is extremely expensive; just having a meal could cost tens of thousands. With so many of us eating together, it might run into hundreds of thousands."
"And it’s membership-based too. If you’re not a member, not only is it hard to book a table, but it’s also very pricey."
Ye Mingshang scratched his head; who knew eating out could be so complicated? But it didn’t matter; someone else was treating. The cost was no longer his concern.
"It's okay, someone is picking up the tab tonight. Although I don't know if he's a member, since he dared to invite me, there must be a seat."
"Wow, then I won't hold back."
"Hey, Ye, do you have a grudge against that person?"
"Why do you ask that?" Ye Mingshang replied, puzzled.
"If you didn't have a grudge, why would you bring so many of us? Wouldn't that just eat him out of house and home?!"
Ye Mingshang smiled. Would it really eat him out of house and home? No, Old Ma was quite wealthy. Although he didn't know exactly how much, it definitely wouldn't be two meals that could break him. He was not just a Yin Yang Master.
Not discussing these matters any longer, the middle-aged Eye Teacher had come to start the class. After all, one couldn't let students run wild; that wasn't the style of a good school. Unlike the disliked Iceberg Teacher, Eye Teacher was very popular among students. His classes were always full, and students listened attentively. It had to be said that he and Zhou Xiaoli were two extremes.
After a particularly lively class ended, everyone felt somewhat unsatisfied, eager to squeeze out all the knowledge from the teacher's mind. As Eye Teacher left, other teachers from different classes looked on with some jealousy at his departing figure. Then they glanced at their own class's lackluster appearance and felt quite disheartened.
With nothing to do all day, night soon arrived. At seven o'clock, Old Ma called to check in. Ye Mingshang told him they would arrive shortly but would be bringing a few people along. Old Ma readily agreed. After hanging up the phone, Ye Mingshang smiled as he surveyed the eager faces around him.
"Go change your clothes quickly."
"Oh!"
"That's great!"
"I'm going to wear my prettiest dress."
"Hurry up, hurry up! I'm going to call for a car."
Looking at the cheerful children, Ye Mingshang felt happy and envious. Although they were the same age, their happiness was so simple. If given a choice, she would also want to live a simple and peaceful life.
About half an hour later, the group of Fellows had changed their clothes and gathered at the school gate. A few were still putting on makeup and choosing outfits, so Ye Mingshang directly told someone to inform them that they would leave in ten minutes. This threat proved effective, as within five minutes, several of them hurried over. One boy even ran while holding up his pants, looking as if he were sneaking back with someone else's husband, which made everyone laugh.
A classmate had arranged for a car. His family was well-off, and the cost of hiring a vehicle was not a big deal for him. Although Ye Mingshang insisted on paying, he shook his head and refused, saying that since they were friends, it should not be one-sided; he wanted to contribute as well. Besides, compared to Prosperous Dynasty, this amount of money was really nothing.
This classmate was quite generous; all the cars he ordered were private vehicles of decent quality. It was not close to Prosperous Dynasty, and this trip alone would probably cost nearly two thousand just for transportation. The classmates praised his generosity without hesitation, making him very happy. Sometimes happiness is really that simple; just a few words of praise are enough.
"Wow! This place is really luxurious!"
"It looks like a palace!"
"This type of architecture is nice; it's much better than those big concrete blocks."
"Yeah, I heard this place has been around since the Qing Dynasty, and it still retains some of that era's charm."
"Don't be so surprised; we don't want to get turned away later."
...
"Hey, Old Ma, I'm here." Ye Mingshang made a phone call upon arrival.
"Oh, okay. Wait a moment; I'll come down to get you."
She made this call because Ye Mingshang didn't want to cause any trouble when entering. If she wasn't a member, she needed someone with membership to accompany her on her first visit. It would be quite awkward if Old Ma didn't come down and she got stopped at the entrance.
Old Ma had just hung up the phone when he appeared at the door, glancing around until he spotted Ye Mingshang and walked over with a cheerful smile. He patted Ye Mingshang on the shoulder with great enthusiasm.
"How's it going? This place is decent, right? Come on, Buddy is treating today, eat whatever you like." Old Ma said with a grin as he pulled Ye Mingshang along.
"Let's go," Ye Mingshang turned back to address the group.
At that moment, Old Ma noticed the crowd and hesitated, looking at Ye Mingshang in disbelief.
"I mean, Mingshang, are all these people your friends?"
"Yeah, they are all my classmates. Is there a problem?" Ye Mingshang replied playfully.
"Listen, bro, you know how expensive this place is. You told me to bring a few people; this isn't just a few people—this is dozens! Are you trying to bankrupt me?" Old Ma's face fell as he complained with a mournful expression.
"Stop messing around. Your family is wealthy; one meal won't ruin you. Quit being so dramatic and let's go. Standing here like this is ridiculous." Ye Mingshang pushed the visibly distressed Old Ma forward and winked at Fellow, causing everyone to stifle their laughter.
Due to the large number of people, the private room Old Ma had originally booked was insufficient, so they had to switch to a banquet hall. Fortunately, although the business was good here, there were always enough rooms available.
The hotel looked grand from the outside, and the interior decor was unique—luxurious yet not gaudy, classical yet flamboyant, elegant without losing its nobility; it was hard to describe its splendor. Fellow looked around as if entering Grand View Garden with Liu Laolao, somewhat reserved but also cautiously glancing around.
Before long, guided by the staff, they entered a spacious banquet hall. Even with dozens of people inside, it didn't feel crowded at all. The decor featured Western-style crystal designs that sparkled beautifully under the lights, creating a stunning and dreamy atmosphere. The boys were fine, but the girls couldn't tear their eyes away; indeed, such things held an immeasurable allure for them.
The dining was set up buffet-style with various dishes already arranged for everyone to choose according to their preferences. If anyone needed assistance, they could seek help from the staff; however, if it was just about dining, this place wouldn't receive such high praise. Besides the beautifully arranged food tables, there was also a dance floor where light music played softly, creating a pleasant mood. Even those who felt nervous upon arrival began to relax significantly.
Although everyone was eager to start eating, their eyes were still on Ye Mingshang. Seeing his classmates' excited expressions made Ye Mingshang smile as he addressed them.
"Are we not going to dig in?"
"Oh!" The classmates cheered happily and were about to disperse when Ye Mingshang called them back, each looking at him in confusion.
"Shouldn't we thank today's host before we start? Thank you, Old Ma!" Ye Mingshang said with a smile.
"Thank you, Old Ma!" everyone shouted in unison.
"Pfft!" Just as Old Ma took a sip of red wine, he suddenly spat it out, looking at Ye Mingshang with a speechless expression.
"Hahaha!" Seeing this scene, the classmates all laughed.
"Come on, let's dig in."
Everyone happily gathered in groups of three or five or went off alone to taste the food or explore the surroundings. Some had already taken out their phones to take pictures, preparing to post on social media.
"Beautiful lady, may I ask you to dance?" a well-groomed boy pretended to be a gentleman as he spoke to a pretty girl.
"Chen Hao, are you sick?" The girl shot him a sideways glance. The surrounding classmates looked at him with expressions that said "Idiot."
"Haha, the weather is great today, and the moon is so round, haha." The boy awkwardly scratched his head.
Seeing this scene, Ye Mingshang shook his head and couldn't help but sigh; simplicity is truly wonderful.
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