Early on a weekend morning, the weather was unbelievably clear. The sky was so clear there wasn't a single cloud, and the sunlight shone through the thin morning mist, making it feel warm and cozy.

Andy woke up early, and unusually, instead of dressing smartly, she chose a beige knit sweater and light gray casual pants, making her look much softer. She stood in front of the mirror and tugged at the hem of her sweater when her phone rang.

The three characters "Liang Jiaozhou" were displayed on the screen.

Andy's eyes softened instantly. He answered the phone, his voice a little lower than usual: "Feed?"

"Good morning, I'm downstairs." Liang Jiaozhou's voice was clear and crisp. "It's my first time going out with your friends, so I need to get ready early."

Andy's ears turned slightly red. "Okay, I'll be right down."

She went downstairs with the picnic basket she had prepared the night before and saw Liang Jiaozhou leaning against his car. He was dressed simply but stylishly today; his black jacket accentuated his upright posture, and his face, revealed after taking off his baseball cap, looked exceptionally handsome in the sunlight.

"Good morning." He took the basket from her hand and opened the car door for her. "You look great today."

Andy hummed in agreement, avoiding his gaze, but the tips of her ears turned even redder.

The car had just left the residential area when Qu Xiaoxiao called.

"Andy, Andy! Where are you? Dizhao and I are already waiting for you at the supermarket entrance!"

"We'll be there in ten minutes," Andy said to Liang Jiaozhou after hanging up the phone. "Qu Xiaoxiao said she's bringing Dr. Zhao along."

Liang Jiaozhou nodded. "More people, more fun."

He paused, as if confirming something, and asked softly, "Are you nervous?"

"What's there to be nervous about?" Andy retorted.

"This is the first time I'm introducing my boyfriend to my friends," Liang Jiaozhou said casually, gripping the steering wheel. "I'm a little nervous."

Andy felt a warmth in her heart. "They are all very easy to get along with."

Liang Jiaozhou glanced at her, his eyes gentle, "With you here, I'm not nervous."

Andy didn't say anything, but his fingers tightened slightly around his phone.

At the supermarket entrance, Qu Xiaoxiao, dressed in a bright yellow dress, fluttered around Zhao Qiping like a butterfly.

"Hey Zhao, do I look good today?"

"It looks good." Zhao Qiping nodded with a smile.

"They're here!" Qu Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up.

The black SUV stopped, and Andy got out first, followed by Liang Jiaozhou. He was tall and composed, and his appearance made the air quiet for half a second.

Qu Xiaoxiao whistled, "Wow, President Liang, you look quite handsome today."

Zhao Qiping stepped forward and extended his hand. "Mr. Liang, hello, I am Zhao Qiping. It's our first time meeting, please take care of me."

"Hello, Dr. Zhao." Liang Jiaozhou shook hands politely. "I am Liang Jiaozhou. It's a pleasure to meet you."

At this moment, Fan Shengmei, Qiu Yingying, and Guan Juer also came over carrying their things.

"Hello, Mr. Liang!" Qiu Yingying greeted him warmly. "I'm Qiu Yingying, nice to meet you!"

"I am Guan Juer, this is our first meeting."

"Mr. Liang, hello, I'm Fan Shengmei. This is our first time meeting."

Liang Jiaozhou greeted them all with a gentle and polite attitude, saying, "Thank you for coming today."

Qu Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow. "Well done, President Liang. You have a good personality." She had been warned before for investigating Liang Jiaozhou, so she wouldn't investigate again.

The car drove all the way to a lakeside in the suburbs. Here, the grassland was open, the lake water was clear, and the sunlight shimmered on the surface.

"Wow, this place is so beautiful!" Qiu Yingying ran towards the grass as soon as she got out of the car.

Liang Jiaozhou opened the trunk, and what was inside surprised everyone.

"Good heavens... Mr. Liang, did you bring the whole supermarket here?" Qiu Yingying's eyes widened.

Inside, various ingredients were neatly arranged: steak, salmon, sushi, fried chicken, vegetable salad, fruit, cake, drinks... and even a whole case of mineral water.

"You're so well prepared!" Guan Juer exclaimed.

Liang Jiaozhou smiled and said, "Since this is the first time we're all out together, of course we need to be well-prepared. Andy and I discussed these things yesterday; I don't know if they'll suit your tastes."

Andy stood to the side and nodded gently.

Liang Jiaozhou then took out several exquisitely packaged small boxes from the trunk.

"And this too," he said, handing it to Andy. "These little things we picked out."

Andy took the box, happy.

She handed the boxes to the four women respectively.

"For us?" Qiu Yingying's eyes shone like stars.

Qu Xiaoxiao opened it first; inside was a beautifully packaged bottle of red wine.

"Oh, red wine?" Qu Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up. "I love this."

Fan Shengmei opened the box, inside was a simple and elegant branded handbag.

"I heard from Andy that you've been looking for a small bag for commuting lately," Liang Jiaozhou explained. "This one is quite durable and goes with everything."

Fan Shengmei felt a warmth in her heart. "Thank you, Mr. Liang, that's so thoughtful of you."

Guan Juer opened the box, inside were several rare music CDs that she had been searching for a long time without success.

"This is...!" Guan Juer's eyes welled up with tears of joy. "Thank you! Thank you so much!"

Finally, it was Qiu Yingying's turn. She opened the box, inside was a small gold kitten pendant, also set with a small diamond.

"Wow! So cute!" Qiu Yingying immediately fell in love with it. "Andy, Andy, can you help me put it on?"

Andy took the pendant and helped her put it on. The sunlight shone on the golden kitten, making it sparkle, perfectly matching her light purple tracksuit. Her high ponytail made her look youthful and energetic.

"You look beautiful." Guan Juer couldn't help but praise her. She was wearing a black dress today, the hem of which reached her knees, making her look quiet and well-behaved.

"It suits you perfectly!" Fan Shengmei nodded in agreement. Today, she wore a red lace dress, the fitted cut of which accentuated her graceful figure, making her look radiant and beautiful.

Qu Xiaoxiao watched this scene and smiled meaningfully, "Well done, President Liang, you've won us over on our first meeting."

Liang Jiaozhou smiled and said, "I just want everyone to have fun."

Andy looked at him, her eyes filled with a subtle blend of pride and tenderness. This man had always been there for her quietly and unassumingly, respecting the friendship she held dear. This feeling was pleasant; she didn't resist his closeness.

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