Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 32 Canteen
Lu Yugang suddenly realized what Song Ci had done, "So the fourth brother went out this morning to pick up his girlfriend."

"Brother Gang, Xiao Chuan, with Lao Si's connection, how about we ask Goddess Shi Shi to find some girls from the Beijing Dance Academy for a social event?" Lin Hao's eyes darted around, coming up with a mischievous idea every now and then, still thinking about the social event.

Lu Yugang shrugged and said, "That depends on whether Lao Si is willing to help make the connection."

"The fourth brother has a girlfriend and is out having a good time. None of the brothers have found a girlfriend yet, so we definitely have to help him with this." Lin Hao said decisively, determined to have Song Ci handle the matchmaking.

Feeling hungry, and noticing it was almost lunchtime, Lin Hao called to his roommate, "Let's go to the cafeteria first, we'll talk on the way."

Seeing that Lin Hao only thought about eating all day, Lu Yugang patted his round belly, shook his head and suggested, "You should lose weight, Haozi. Look at Lao Si's physique, six-pack abs. Next time Lao Si and I work out, I'll invite you along."

Upon hearing about exercise, Lin Hao immediately made a bitter face. "Give me a break, Brother Gang. Why are you comparing me to Lao Si? He's the most handsome guy at Peking University. Besides, I'm well-off, not fat."

Peking University has several canteens. Due to the distance, Song Ci usually goes to the No. 1 canteen, which is closer to the dormitory. The food there is affordable and tastes good.

Liu Shishi wasn't picky and followed Song Ci to the No. 1 canteen. It was just lunchtime, and there weren't many people in the canteen yet.

Song Ci pointed to several windows and said, "What would you like to eat, Shishi? The food and pastries here are quite good."

The aroma of the cafeteria food whetted Liu's appetite. She tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said, "Beef noodles, please."

Song Ci was quite considerate of Liu Shishi, saying, "Then I'll have a bowl of noodles too. You find a seat first, and I'll bring the noodles over."

Upon reaching the sales window, Song Ci said to the chef, "Two bowls of beef noodles, one with chili, please."

Liu Shishi was particularly good at eating spicy food, and remembering her taste, Song Ci specifically instructed the chefs below.

Looking at the beef noodles that Song Ci had served her, Liu Shishi felt a sense of warmth, but then she frowned and said hesitantly, "This bowl of noodles is so big, I probably can't finish it."

Dancers need to maintain their figure, so Ms. Liu doesn't eat much, but it's a pity to waste food that she can't finish.

After returning, Song Ci sat down opposite Miss Liu and said, "Eat as much as you can."

"Mmm, it tastes really good." After taking a few bites, Liu Shishi showed a satisfied expression. She was really hungry after shopping all morning.

When out and about, especially in crowded public places like canteens, Liu Shishi still pays attention to her image, eating her noodles in small, delicate bites, looking very dignified and elegant.

Seeing his state, Song Ci teased, "It's rare to see you eat so elegantly and properly."

Upon hearing this, Ms. Liu became somewhat uneasy. In the past, she was a tomboy with a carefree attitude and a rather unrestrained eating style.

But she was in the prime of her youth, full of girlish sentiments, and cared a lot about Song Ci's opinion. She pouted and said coquettishly, "Are you disgusted with me, Yi Yi?"

Seeing that Miss Liu was a little sensitive, Song Ci quickly coaxed her, "No, I just mean that I'm more used to your natural and relaxed way of being. There's no need for us to be too deliberate with each other."

Miss Liu breathed a sigh of relief and retorted, "I didn't do it on purpose. I've always been this dignified and ladylike."

Song Ci listened, lowered his head, ate his noodles, and remained silent, indicating that he was happy as long as Miss Liu was happy.

As the cafeteria gradually filled up, a pair of girls passing by Song Ci's table caught his attention.

Hearing the two girls whispering about how the post on the forum was about them, Song Ci couldn't hear them clearly because their voices were too soft. Several students at nearby tables were also pointing and whispering about him and Liu Shishi, leaving Song Ci completely bewildered.

"Shishi, are they watching us?"

Liu Shishi turned around and looked around. She found that there were indeed people around her looking at her and Song Ci, muttering to themselves as if they were discussing some gossip.

Becoming the center of attention, Liu Shishi felt a little uncomfortable being stared at. Hesitantly, she said to Song Ci, "Yiyi, how about we don't eat? It's so strange that everyone is looking at us?"

After thinking it over, Song Ci guessed, "Maybe people will recognize you as the campus belle from Toutiao.com, since you're wearing the same outfit as in the photos."

Liu Shishi was incredulous. "Am I that famous now? Never mind, let's leave after we finish eating. There are too many noodles, I can't eat them all."

"Then give it to me." Song Ci didn't mind that the noodles in Liu Shishi's bowl had been touched by chopsticks. After all, wasting food is shameful. When he was a child, he often ate the leftovers that Liu Shishi couldn't finish.

"Keep the beef for yourself, you're too thin, eat more." Seeing that Liu Shishi was about to pick out the beef from her bowl for herself, Song Ci hurriedly advised.

"Fourth brother, you're here too. Oh, sharing a bowl of noodles, showing off your love."

Lin Hao, who also came to the cafeteria, happened to see Song Ci and pulled Lu Yugang and Tang Xiaochuan over to say hello.

Lin Hao, ever the social butterfly, grinned at Liu Shishi and said, "Goddess Shishi, I'm Song Ci's roommate, Lin Hao."

Liu Shishi was a little flustered when Lin Hao suddenly greeted her, and replied in a soft voice, "Hello, I'm Liu Shishi."

Lin Hao winked and smiled, "I know you, the campus belle of Beijing Dance Academy. You're quite famous at Peking University now."

"Don't mind Shishi, he's always up to no good. Let me introduce you, these two are Lu Yugang and Tang Xiaochuan, they're also my roommates," Song Ci said to Liu Shishi.

In front of strangers, Ms. Liu was somewhat socially anxious and very shy, saying, "Hello."

Lin Hao was clearly a chatterbox. "So-and-so had a really good time today, taking a beautiful woman around Peking University and visiting Boya Tower and Weiming Lake, right?"

Liu Shishi was curious about Lin Hao's words, "How did you know? Yi Yi did take me to visit Weiming Lake, and the scenery was beautiful."

Fatty Lin seemed to have discovered a new continent, and laughed loudly: "Yi Yi, is that your nickname, Fourth Brother? Hahaha, Fourth Brother, I'll call you that from now on, Song Yi Yi. Even the aloof male god has such a cute nickname."

Seeing Lin Hao teasing Song Ci, Liu Shishi's possessiveness immediately erupted. "Yi Yi" was her exclusive nickname for Song Ci. She glared at Lin Hao with her beautiful eyes and said seriously, "That won't do. Only I can call her Yi Yi."

Seeing that Liu Shishi minded, Lin Hao compromised with Song Ci and said, "Okay, so Yi Yi is the exclusive nickname for you and the goddess. Then I won't call you that anymore."

Liu Shishi felt embarrassed by Lin Hao calling her "goddess" repeatedly, and awkwardly pressed the fat man for an answer: "You haven't answered my question yet, and why do you call me goddess like that?"

"Song, the campus heartthrob, and you were photographed while enjoying the view at Weiming Lake, and the photo was posted on the school's website. Hehe, soon the whole of Peking University will know about you two."

Lin Hao was in high spirits, chattering away as he got to know the people involved in the gossip.

(End of this chapter)