1985, the year of the great writer, began with Infernal Affairs!

So the task of ordering food returned to the four girls, but with Xie Lu's advice, the selection process was quicker.

Finally, we ordered lotus root and pork rib soup, stir-fried lotus root shoots, Mapo tofu, twice-cooked pork, and four bowls of rice.

Xie Lu ordered a bowl of hot dry noodles for himself.

While waiting for the food to be served, it's inevitable to talk.

Qian Mei was a lively person. She took the initiative to introduce herself, Zhang Xiaoli, and Sun Fang, and then asked Xie Lu which department he was in and what year he was in.

"Chinese Literature major, freshman," Xie Lu replied.

"Wow, the Chinese Literature Department at Wuhan University is amazing!" Qian Mei exclaimed exaggeratedly, then asked, "So you don't have classes today?"

"Yes, it's over," Xie said.

"What a coincidence, we also didn't have classes this morning, so we came out to play." Zhang Xiaoli replied with a smile, her eyes intentionally or unintentionally drifting towards Zhao Wanwan next to her.

Zhao Wanwan didn't say much, just listened and nodded occasionally.

She could feel her three roommates' gazes sweeping between her and Xie Lu from time to time. The meaning in their eyes made her feel uneasy, yet there was also a hint of sweetness in them.

Xie Lu sat right next to her, very close. She could smell the faint scent of soap and sunshine on him; he was very clean.

The dishes were served quickly.

Steaming hot, with a wonderful aroma.

These are all home-style dishes, but Lao Liu's cooking skills are truly excellent; the heat is just right, and the flavors are authentic.

After a few people started eating, the atmosphere gradually relaxed.

Qian Mei and Zhang Xiaoli would occasionally ask Xie Lu about things at Wuhan University, such as how demanding the courses were and what the dormitory conditions were like, and Xie Lu would answer them all.

Sun Fang didn't talk much, but she ate with great relish.

Zhao Wanwan ate quietly, occasionally pointing out which dish was the best to Xie Lu, her voice soft.

Xie Lu nodded and picked up a piece with his chopsticks to taste it.

It was a very ordinary interaction, but in the eyes of the other three, it seemed to have a lot to offer.

After the meal, the plates and bowls were almost empty.

Everyone was a little full, so they sat down to digest their food.

Qian Mei wiped her mouth, her eyes darted around, glancing at the sunny East Lake outside the window, then at Xie Lu sitting opposite her and Zhao Wanwan next to her, whose mind was clearly no longer on the meal, and she made up her mind.

She nudged Zhang Xiaoli and Sun Fang with her elbow and gave them a wink.

The two immediately understood.

"Ah, I'm so full." Qian Mei stretched. "Where should we go next? East Lake is so big."

"Yes, it's my first time here, and I don't know where the scenery is good," Zhang Xiaoli said cooperatively, her tone tinged with distress.

Sun Fang looked directly at Lawyer Xie and asked "naturally," "Lawyer Xie, you should be familiar with East Lake, right?"

Xie Lu nodded: "We're fairly familiar with each other."

Qian Mei immediately clapped her hands, her face showing a "great" expression: "That's great! Lawyer Xie, could you please be our guide? Take us around East Lake? None of the four of us know the way, and we're afraid of getting lost."

After she finished speaking, she added deliberately, looking at Zhao Wanwan, "Wanwan, what do you think? Would you like Lawyer Xie to show us around?"

Zhao Wanwan was sipping her soup when she heard this. She looked up, her eyes sparkling, and gazed at Xie Lu with an expectation that almost overflowed, mixed with a girl's shyness.

She didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly, then stared longingly at Xie Lu.

Looking at Zhao Wanwan's eyes and then at the obvious "creating opportunities" smiles on the faces of her three roommates, Xie Lu knew exactly what was going on.

He smiled but didn't expose it.

"Sure," Xie Lu readily agreed. "I'm free this afternoon too."

"That's great!" Qian Mei and the other two immediately laughed.

Xie Lu stood up: "Then please wait a moment, I'll go settle the bill."

"Oh, how can we let you pay? We agreed to treat you," Qian Mei quickly said.

"It's alright, I'll take care of it." Xie Lu waved his hand, walked to the counter, said a few words to the proprietress, took out his money and paid the bill, his movements swift and efficient.

Zhao Wanwan watched his retreating figure, feeling a warm glow in her heart.

After paying the bill, Xie Lu walked back to the table. He didn't leave immediately. He looked at Qian Mei and the other two, then at Zhao Wanwan, and suddenly said, "However, it seems a bit monotonous for me to take the four of you around by myself. East Lake is quite big, and just walking around will be boring."

Qian Mei and the others were stunned for a moment, not understanding what he meant.

Xie Lu smiled and continued, "I have three other guys in my dorm who should be free this afternoon too."

They are all from Wuhan University and are familiar with this area.

Or... should I invite them too? It'll be more lively with more people.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wanwan's three roommates exchanged glances, their expressions shifting from confusion to realization, and then to a mix of teasing and excitement.

How could they not understand what Xie Lu meant?

This is to "introduce friends" to them!

Zhao Wanwan also realized what was happening. She looked at Xie Lu, blinked, and felt a little embarrassed, as if she wanted to laugh.

Xie Lu actually had this idea.

Qian Mei suppressed a laugh and nodded seriously, "Okay, okay! More people means more fun! Then I'll trouble you, Xie Lü!"

Zhang Xiaoli and Sun Fang nodded, suppressing their laughter.

"Then you guys wait here for me for a bit, or go outside for some fresh air. I'll go back to the dorm and call them, I'll be there soon."

"Okay, we'll wait for you," Zhao Wanwan said softly, her eyes sparkling.

Xie nodded to them, then turned and walked out of Lao Liu's restaurant.

Watching Xie Lu's figure disappear outside the door, Qian Mei finally couldn't help but burst out laughing, leaning on the table, her shoulders swaying.

Zhang Xiaoli also covered her mouth and laughed.

Sun Fang shook her head and said, "Wanwan, your classmate is quite interesting."

Zhao Wanwan blushed again, but this time, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve upwards.

After leaving the restaurant, Xie Lu walked briskly towards the Wuhan University campus.

He was thinking about his three ruthless adopted sons in the dormitory.

Chen Xiangdong, the eldest brother, is steady and righteous, but sometimes too straightforward.

Chu Yunfei, the second son, is a show-off who loves to flaunt his wealth, but he's not a bad person at heart and comes from a well-off family.

Zhou Wenbin, the third son, is a bookworm, honest and shy.

Zhao Wanwan's three roommates all seem to have good personalities.

Qian Mei is cheerful, Zhang Xiaoli is quiet, and Sun Fang is straightforward.

Whether they succeed or not depends on their own fate.

As the "godfather," all he could do was create an opportunity and act as a go-between.

Whether they can find a partner depends on their own efforts.

Thinking about how to explain things to those three guys when he got back to the dorm, Xie Lu quickened his pace.

As soon as Xie Lu returned to the dormitory, Chu Yunfei washed his feet and prepared to take a nap. According to Chu Yunfei's habit, this nap would probably last until five or six o'clock in the afternoon.

Upon seeing Xie Lu return, Chu Yunfei immediately asked, "Fourth Brother, where have you been? Why has the dean been calling you so often lately? Tell us, did you do something wrong? Or did the dean catch you behaving inappropriately with other girls?"

"screw you!"

Xie Lu rolled his eyes and chuckled as he cursed Chu Yunfei.

That's just how Chu Yunfei is; he can't utter a single nice word after three sentences.