After Black Moonlight revealed her true feelings, everyone panicked.

Having watched the commotion for a while, Lu Sijian stepped forward and said, "Baolin."

Manager Yuan was startled. Was she eavesdropping on him? But then he thought about it and realized that there was nothing wrong with what he had said.

Women are brainless; they're used to prioritizing their own stance and don't care about right or wrong at all.

Since she is Shen Baolin's good friend, she probably doesn't get along with Xia Youyou either.

"By the way, I wonder where this Miss Lu works? I'm guessing it's one of those big companies; she seems quite professional," Manager Yuan complimented.

This woman has such beautiful features, yet she doesn't wear makeup or dress up; she's confident and poised.

Being good friends with Shen Baolin and daring to provoke Zhu Jinming, he must come from a respectable family. It's always good to offer a compliment.

"Then you're mistaken. I'm not at work," Lu Sijian said truthfully.

Manager Yuan was somewhat taken aback; his attempt at flattery had backfired. He quickly tried to salvage the situation, "Then you must still be in university. Studying at a prestigious university certainly doesn't require a rush to find a job; you can always pursue a master's degree..."

Lu Sijian said with a sullen face: "I didn't go to university either. I don't even have a high school diploma. How could I have gone to university?"

After his attempts to flatter failed one after another, Manager Yuan was completely dumbfounded. What the hell was this all about?

How could a child from a wealthy family not even have a high school diploma and not be able to afford college?

Could it be that I misjudged her, and she wasn't a rich heiress at all?

"She missed school because of some accident, but her family will arrange for her to go to university soon," Shen Baolin quickly explained.

She knew that Lu Sijian was doing it on purpose, deliberately trying to embarrass Manager Yuan.

Manager Yuan: "Haha, your family must love you very much. No matter what, you must go to university. I have told my daughter that she must go to university."

Lu Sijian gave Shen Baolin a meaningful look.

[I wouldn't actually argue with Manager Yuan. A few sarcastic remarks would be fine, but arguing too much would give me away, and what if Shen Baolin sees through me?]

"Manager Yuan, you're so kind! I also think girls should definitely read more books!" Lu Sijian said with delight. "Reading more books makes you wiser, gives you more choices, and helps you stay away from poor and ugly men. What do you think, Manager Yuan?"

Manager Yuan: "...You're absolutely right."

I can't laugh. Damn it, who is she implying is a poor man or an ugly man?

She was as thin as a bamboo pole, and it was obvious that she couldn't have children. It was her good fortune that a poor man was interested in her.

“Actually, I think relationships don’t necessarily have to look at external conditions. Sincerity is the most important thing. If two people are full of calculations, they won’t be happy no matter how rich they are.” Shen Baolin gave Lu Sijian a deep look.

Your cousin is truly sincere towards you, but do you reciprocate?

"Yes, yes, yes, isn't there a popular saying lately? 'Those who betray sincerity will suffer the consequences, even if it means swallowing ten thousand needles,'" Manager Yuan joked with a smile.

Finally, I found my home turf; I almost let this woman throw me off my rhythm.

That cheap sincerity, let it be let down.

Shen Baolin was furious and didn't want to talk to her.

As the three walked back, they saw Xia Youyou arguing with a waiter in the aisle.

"I'm sorry, ma'am, we don't offer discounts for private rooms."

Xia Youyou stood her ground: "But your discount coupon rules don't say it can't be used in private rooms, so why can't I use it?"

"That's the boss's rule, and there's nothing I can do about it."

"If there's no other way, do as I say. Call your boss over right now! I want a discount!" Xia Youyou said irritably.

She looked up and saw Lu Sijian and the other two standing not far away. Suddenly, she pursed her lips and fell silent.

Shen Baolin didn't intend to meddle and turned to leave.

Lu Sijian suddenly spoke up: "Youyou, are you paying the bill?"

Manager Yuan quickly said, "Oh, thank you so much, Miss Xia. We were supposed to pay, but since Mr. Zhu is so generous, we couldn't refuse him. Thank you, Miss Xia, for paying for Mr. Zhu."

Lu Sijian almost laughed.

[Everyone was calling Xia Youyou a gold digger, but when it came time to pay the bill, they all ran away faster than anyone else.]

[Manager Yuan, you're so shrewd, don't you know that you absolutely cannot let the customer make the purchase at this point?]

Shen Baolin pursed her lips, wondering what was wrong with her mother lately, who suddenly said she was independent and reduced her monthly allowance.

Otherwise, she would have just bought the order directly and wouldn't have had to put up with Lu Sijian's sarcastic remarks.

Manager Yuan walked up to Shen Baolin and whispered, "This Miss Xia is really not presentable. She takes Young Master Zhu's money to pay the bill and still wants to make some extra money."

Shen Baolin thought so too. Wasn't Xia Youyou only dating rich people for money? How could she possibly spend money on them willingly?

Seeing that Shen Baolin agreed, Manager Yuan whispered, "Actually, why is she making things difficult for the waitress? She's just an employee."

"She's used to fawning over the powerful and belittling the weak," Shen Baolin commented indifferently.

She turned her head and was startled to see Lu Sijian standing very close to her.

[So even the virtuous and upright Shen Baolin would talk badly about people behind their backs. Feeling guilty now?]

[The irony is about to get even worse; that waiter was just playing favorites, taking advantage of the wealthy and gullible.]

A moment later, a man who looked like the store manager ran over: "Excuse me, ma'am, the discount coupon is not restricted to private rooms, so it can be used."

Shen Baolin: "..."

Xia Youyou glared at Shen Baolin when she saw her gaze directed at her. "What are you looking at? You haven't even used a discount coupon before, have you?"

Shen Baolin suppressed her anger, "You know how to use it, but do you know how to get reimbursed for actual expenses?"

Xia Youyou gave her a look of disbelief and said, "You're crazy!"

What do you mean by "reimbursement based on actual expenses"? Who is she going to ask for reimbursement from?

Lu Sijian took the card Xia Youyou was about to swipe, "Youyou, why did you swipe your own card?"

Xia Youyou then understood what Shen Baolin meant by those words.

“Yeah, I’m the sucker. I’m treating you bunch of lunatics to dinner. I guess I’m just unlucky!” She finished speaking and glanced at Lu Sijian. “You can be an exception, though.”

Shen Baolin was so angry that her face turned ashen.

You were so eager to pay the bill, wasn't it all to curry favor with Zhu Jinming and play the long game?

Lu Sijian, however, had a different interpretation.

[Xia Youyou's willingness to pay the bill suggests she wants to sever ties with Zhu Jinming as soon as possible; she probably didn't come to today's banquet of her own volition.]

Shen Baolin was incredulous. Xia Youyou had gone to great lengths; how could it be just to distance herself from Zhu Jinming? She clearly wanted to gain even more!

Why is she so biased towards Xia Youyou!

Lu Sijian, unaware of Shen Baolin's thoughts, returned the card to Xia Youyou.

"You really are being ripped off. Over 5 yuan for a meal is no small amount. It's not your place to pay for it, is it?"

He turned to the store manager who was holding the card reader and said, "Come with me and swipe your card."

Once they reached the private room and pushed open the door, she spoke, "Young Master Zhu is treating us to dinner today. He looks the richest person here, and he hates discounts the most, so don't embarrass him."