Shen Shi deleted all the pre-typed messages on his phone.
Then he continued typing.
"Who are you with? Please accept reality, I'm several months younger than you, okay?"
"Wait for me."
After sending the two messages, Shen Shi continued wiping his lips.
But the people in the restaurant all unanimously turned to look at the entrance.
Because at some point, two tall figures had walked in.
A man and a woman.
In a restaurant like this, it was normal for a man and a woman to walk in, but this pair was entirely different in style!
The man was wearing a classic black suit coat, standing straight with a neat crew cut, large sunglasses covering the upper part of his face, the exposed part meticulously precise like a machine. Along with his robust frame and nearly two-meter height, he exuded a coldness akin to having just walked out of a scene from The Matrix, or like a mafia member from the movies, giving the impression he could pull a submachine gun from behind him at any moment.
If the man was intimidating, then the woman was stunning.
Her straight, flowing black hair, a deep black skirt suit, coupled with a white shirt melding with her fair skin, add in light purple diamond earrings, a diamond-embedded headband, black stockings covering her long, beautiful legs, and shoes with heels towering ten centimeters high, making her over 1.8 meters tall, this was enough to give most men an unspeakable sense of pressure. Her every move was filled with ultimate elegance and nobility.
Even the middle-aged successful man, who earlier was eloquently speaking in front of his female companion, instinctively dodged that cold gaze when the woman's gaze casually swept over.
Yet at this moment, the pair who had captured the entire restaurant's attention walked straight towards Shen Shi.
Sharp-eyed individuals then noticed that in the oppressive woman's hand, she was holding a neatly folded suit.
Could it be...
An unbelievable guess flashed through everyone's mind!
But just as they thought.
Shen Shi calmly put down the napkin, and as he stood up, the burgundy suit was already draped over his shoulders. The tall man stood guard-like behind Shen Shi, head bowed, while the woman they deemed to be stunning yet domineering earnestly smoothed out the fine creases on Shen Shi's suit, respectful and obedient.
The pair that shocked the entire venue were merely bodyguards and a secretary!
This stark contrast was enough to leave everyone dumbfounded.
The middle-aged man, who had just jested about Shen Shi as a "foolish kid" and "not following etiquette," was agape, wide-eyed, and slack-jawed, showing not a hint of his earlier composure.
However, Shen Shi seemed unaware of the crowd's attention, casually heading towards the exit.
No, he was naturally aware.
Because these two people were created by him using simulated transformational materials!
But at this moment, a fire seemed to be fiercely burning within his chest!
Today was the turning point of his destiny, his day to depart from the ordinary. No matter what the future held, at least on this day, he would no longer stand among the crowd like a nobody, would no longer look up at the stage with envy and longing, and would no longer fear the searing gaze of the masses!
Because he had this qualification!
"Let me embrace today with the most flamboyant stance, a day worth remembering for a lifetime."
At the moment Shen Shi stepped out of the restaurant, he had already made up his mind!
...
At this moment, Ai Xin'er was unaware of everything happening to Shen Shi.
She was standing at the entrance of the Hai City Music Academy.
As one of the rare sanctuaries of music in the Eastern Country, the school's gate was actually a rather large music plaza, complete with a huge sculpture of a musical note, and beneath it was already a noisy gathering of students.
Naturally, it was because of the heart-shaped candles placed on the ground, roses blooming like a sea of flowers, the giant speakers, the huge curtains, and the colorful lights.
Clearly, someone was about to propose.
Such an extravagant setup was enough to stir the hearts of teen boys and girls in their prime.
If the one setting up this arrangement was not someone detestable, and if the person being proposed to wasn't her, Ai Xin'er would also feel excitement.
But now, she felt only annoyance.
Especially after noticing some girls subtly enclosing her.
To be fair, even among the considerable number of beauties gathered here, Ai Xin'er was still the most striking one.
She naturally had a breathtaking appearance.
Not the typical vixenish narrow face, but a touch of perfect roundness, delicate features accented with smooth, snowy skin, presenting a classical ethereal charm. A closer look would reveal her beauty rivaled that which seemed crafted by nature itself, far beyond those deemed "beauties" with heavy makeup, making it hard to look away.
If it were just about looks, it might be nothing.
But standing at 1.74 meters tall, she stood out like a crane among chicks in a group of girls. Even a loose beige dress couldn't hide her seductive figure, and standing there gracefully, she drew the gaze of most of the boys present, unable to conceal their desire.
In fact, many had already speculated that today's main character was her.
Being so noticeable, pursued by rich second-generation kids, even going to the lengths of spending a fortune for such a display—none of it was surprising.
Ai Xin'er was long used to the spotlight, so the attention from others didn't really bother her, but a woman in a revealing outfit with refined makeup was clinging tightly to Ai Xin'er's arm, prattling incessantly.
"Xiaoxin'er, look! They even delivered another box of roses!"
"Wow! Is that a cameraman?"
"So handsome! That guy is so handsome! He looks like someone you know, Xiaoxin'er."
"A whole lineup of BMWs and Audis!"
"I bet this setup today cost at least tens of thousands, no way could it be done cheaply!"
"If someone confessed to me like this, I'd wake up smiling from my dreams!"
Ai Xin'er sneered, saying, "If you like it so much, Xiaohong, why don't you confess first? You might catch someone's eye."
The girl whose real name was Cheng Hongmeng froze for a moment.
It was as if the name Xiaohong had triggered her.
Her brows furrowed with anger.
But after taking several deep breaths, she managed to hold back, squeezing Ai Xin'er's arm a bit tighter, a saccharine smile on her face. "No way, with Xiaoxin'er around, such good fortune would never come my way."
"Then perhaps you should keep some distance from me; no one asked you to cling on." Ai Xin'er smirked with sarcasm.
"Ai Xin'er! Did you take the wrong medicine today?" Cheng Hongmeng suddenly snapped.
Mainly because there were quite a few other girls around, most of whom recognized her.