Multiple Personalities

Li Baiyu spoke with ease.

"Makes sense, makes sense."

Dean Zhang and the others were quite surprised.

Over the years of knowing Li Baiyu, she had never dined with everyone.

This time, unexpectedly showing up at the restaurant, truly surprised everyone.

"Quick, come over."

Dean Zhang stood up and gestured towards the front desk.

The receptionist hurried over, bowed and listened to Dean Zhang say a few words, then nodded quickly:

"I'll arrange it right away."

Dean Zhang smiled at Li Baiyu and said:

"President Yu, I've already informed the Michelin chef to prepare your lunch."

"Thank you, I'm looking forward to it."

Li Baiyu opened her phone and started swiping on the screen.

The midday sunlight shone on her face, making it seem like she was in a good mood.

Shen Jingqi also glanced at his phone from time to time and suddenly noticed a message notification.

Li Baiyu had posted on Moments.

Clicking into it, it was a familiar photo.

Taken by Lucky Sister in the morning while Shen Jingqi was sliding down the stairs with her.

The caption read:

#2024, the days are gradually getting longer, thank you for accompanying me#

The smile at Lucky Sister's eyes overlapped with the present Li Baiyu.

Shen Jingqi also started laughing.

Until the waiter began to serve the dishes.

The first to arrive was the crispy char siu buns.

There were two in total on the plate.

Li Baiyu picked up one with her chopsticks and placed it on her saucer.

Then she blew on it lightly, slowly brought it to her mouth, and took a small bite.

"She ate, she ate, she finally ate!"

Dean Zhang murmured softly.

"The boss is eating, it's really the first time I've seen it!"

"You guys, honestly, you're just like paparazzi. What to eat and how to eat is everyone's freedom, the boss has her own reasons for not liking to eat with everyone. We should respect her choice."

Zheng Lin was somewhat dismissive of Zhao Xin'an and Dean Zhang's reactions.

"It's different. We're just happy for President Yu."

Dean Zhang was a bit emotional.

In his eyes, Li Baiyu was no longer isolated by a thick layer of ice, but someone who could openly experience everyday life.

And Zhao Xin'an also put away his usual lackadaisical demeanor, his eyes reflecting a certain infectious emotion.

At Shen University, he always pursued a freewheeling style, which, despite his strong research thinking, often led to exclusion.

It was Li Baiyu who hired him, giving him enough respect and trust.

When he saw Li Baiyu often alone amidst the hustle and bustle, not knowing what to say or do.

He was a few years older than Li Baiyu, yet he was captivated by her immense charm, willingly nestled in the lab, developing [Sensory Paradise].

When he saw Shen Jingqi's appearance, he experienced some complex and subtle emotions.

Some people can influence another unintentionally. Not because of what they did or said.

Zhao Xin'an had invited Li Baiyu to dine together several times, all of which were refused by her. The year-end lab dinners and team-building projects were all approved by her, and sometimes she would come, but she never dined with everyone.

But after a few interactions with Shen Jingqi, he found Li Baiyu proactively inviting Shen Jingqi to eat, even coming together to a restaurant this time.

Moreover, when Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu were waiting for their meal just now, Li Baiyu posted a Moment, surprisingly a close selfie with Shen Jingqi. Li Baiyu showed a smile that no one had seen before, and her outfit was very flamboyant, completely unlike her usual self.

Although Li Baiyu was good to them all, it seemed she "favored" Shen Jingqi.

Zhao Xin'an felt a little uncomfortable, somewhat jealous and quite upset.

Watching Li Baiyu and Shen Jingqi eat their couples' meal, behaving naturally, as if very familiar with each other, they probably had eaten together quite a lot in private.

Zhao Xin'an had been in many relationships before, and he could tell at a glance that such familiarity couldn't be achieved just by a normal relationship.

The server brought the second dish.

Black truffle mushroom noodles.

Shen Jingqi picked up the chopsticks, took a bowl, and handed it to Li Baiyu.

Li Baiyu took a bite, her eyes showing admiration.

"Delicious, it tastes just like the one we had last time! You should eat too!"

Shen Jingqi also picked up a bowl, took a bite, and indeed it had the aroma of truffles.

"Yes, that's exactly the taste. Delicious!"

Shen Jingqi nodded repeatedly.

"They're flirting with each other!"

Zhao Xin'an felt his heart fill with jealousy.

Watching, he was envious, yet couldn't help but keep watching.

Because the scene seemed somewhat beautiful.

Isn't it just a plate of noodles? Why make such a fuss?

Zhao Xin'an and the others ordered a portion too. He had eaten earlier; there wasn't anything as exaggerated as the expressions on Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu!

Shen Jingqi hadn't eaten much in the morning, and after two rounds of exhilarating slides, at this moment, two plates of noodles were no problem.

He only held back a little because of being in public.

"Golden crispy cuttlefish, fragrant spare ribs."

The server brought two new dishes.

The golden crispy cuttlefish had six pieces, with every two stacked together.

As if anticipating Li Baiyu's reaction, Shen Jingqi picked up a knife and fork, placed the largest piece on his plate.

With quick movements, soon, a complete large chunk of fish, bone-free, was separated.

Under Li Baiyu's expectant gaze, Shen Jingqi placed the golden fish on the rice in her bowl.

Li Baiyu quickly picked up a piece and ate it, her eyes revealing a happy smile.

Shen Jingqi then served Li Baiyu the first piece of rib.

Li Baiyu's eyes squinted into crescents.

She also picked a rib for Shen Jingqi, even giving him all the noodles on the plate.

Shen Jingqi said something unknown which made Li Baiyu wrinkle her nose at him.

"Ah, too much!"

Zhao Xin'an couldn't take it anymore seeing the scene!

Do they eat like this at all three meals every day?

Zhao Xin'an couldn't believe his eyes.

"What are we doing here?"

Zheng Lin finally spoke.

"After the meal, digest it."

Zhao Xin'an had already burned quite a bit of energy.

Dean Zhang also nodded.

He was older and needed more digestion time.

"It looks like you guys are shipping them, grinning foolishly."

Zheng Lin flicked a cigarette, then put it back.

"Really? Are our expressions that obvious?"

Zhao Xin'an looked at himself on his phone.

"It's very obvious, don't you know how you usually look? Even when your girlfriend's by your side, you're not like this."

"Hey, they've gotten up; should we follow?"

At this moment, Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu were done eating and left the table.

Li Baiyu put on sunglasses, leaned against Shen Jingqi, and unconsciously held hands with him.