Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 551 Room (2)_1

"Wondering about what?" Another voice, rich and magnetic, spoke up as a shadow fell, blocking the sunlight cascading onto Shangguan You. "Han Yachu."

"I thought that after you returned to Beijing, you’d forgotten all about us." Han Yachu sat on the grass, his tone somewhat wistful. Then, imitating Lan Xuan, he also lay down beside Shangguan You.

In an instant, Shangguan You was flanked by two handsome men. The blue sky, white clouds, and verdant grass painted a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

This spot wasn’t just a feng shui treasure Shangguan You had discovered; it was also Han Yachu and Lan Xuan’s territory. As Shangguan You gazed at the dazzling sun, feeling its warmth spread over her, she found it immensely comfortable. She truly loved this pleasant way of life.

She didn’t know how much longer this blissful enjoyment would last, so she cherished every moment.

"Come on, since we’ve run into each other, it’s my treat," Shangguan You said, getting up from the grass. She brushed the grass clippings from her clothes and invited the two to join her for a meal.

"Youyou, since you’re treating, we won’t stand on ceremony," Lan Xuan said with a smile.

"What should we eat?"

"You decide. We’ll defer to our host," Han Yachu said. His usually icy expression softened slightly, though his tone remained a little stiff.

「At the school gates.」

Zhuge Feng, dressed in beige casual wear, leaned against a sports car. When he saw Shangguan You emerge with the two men, his eyes flickered. He really hadn’t expected to see Han Yachu and Lan Xuan again.

"Zhuge Feng, long time no see."

"Yes, it has been a while. I didn’t expect to see you two here."

"Beijing First University is the dream university for every high school student, so it’s not surprising that we’re here. We just didn’t expect to run into you."

"Youyou and I are classmates," Zhuge Feng said tersely. The implication of his words made Han Yachu and Lan Xuan stiffen. Classmates? That meant they spent their days in class together and could easily have dinner together in the evenings. They could see each other all the time. Clearly, Shangguan You’s relationship with Zhuge Feng was closer than her relationship with either of them.

"I really didn’t expect that after a year, we’d end up as schoolmates."

"Ahem, let’s go. We’re heading to our turf, and I guarantee you’ll eat and drink your fill today," Shangguan You joked, noticing the awkward atmosphere among the three men. She had originally planned to meet Zhuge Feng alone. Now that two more had joined, perhaps that was why Zhuge Feng sounded a bit terse.

「The private restaurant.」

It was a private enterprise of Shangguan You and Zhuge Feng. As people’s tastes grew more sophisticated and their pursuit of pleasure intensified, this type of scenic, garden-style establishment became increasingly popular. They had not only opened branches across Beijing but had also established a chain of franchises nationwide.

In the courtyard, lush green lawns and verdant trees surrounded a clear small lake. Delicate pink lotuses bloomed across its surface, and goldfish darted beneath, adding layers of charm to the private restaurant’s ambiance. Even the air they breathed felt fresh.

This time, the four of them didn’t opt for a private room but decided to go boating directly on the lake. It was originally supposed to be just Zhuge Feng and Shangguan You, but the addition of two more people didn’t spoil the enjoyment of their boat ride.

September was the perfect season for boating. Besides their group, countless other couples were on the lake, all relishing the rare night view, admiring the profusion of lotuses. The distant, melodious sound of a qin occasionally drifted over, adding to the delightful experience.

Exquisite palace lanterns hung along both banks of the small lake, illuminating the entire expanse of water.

"I never imagined Beijing had a place like this," Lan Xuan remarked, admiring the beautiful scenery. He couldn’t help but marvel, "To have such a stunning place in an area where land is so precious—it’s bound to be incredibly popular."

"The owner of this place has excellent taste," Han Yachu nodded, forced to agree. "Heh, whether it’s the ambiance or the cuisine, it’s among the best in Beijing. Many business people also prefer to conduct their meetings here rather than in some monotonous hotel. This place has far more character."

Shangguan You said with a faint smile, "Lakeside banquets were my idea. They’re even more popular than the private rooms."

They weren’t just eating food; they were savoring the experience.

"Try it. How does it taste?" Zhuge Feng chuckled softly. It was rare to see Shangguan You being so pleased with herself, but moments like these made her seem like a typical seventeen-year-old girl.

"Mm, it’s delicious! You guys eat too," Shangguan You said.

At Shangguan You’s words, the others, who had been admiring the night view, also began to eat. The soothing strains of qin music drifting from afar added considerable charm to the evening.

"How do you even run this place?!" a shrill voice suddenly erupted, shattering the tranquil atmosphere. Shangguan You frowned, looking towards the lakeshore where several people were arguing.

"We booked this spot first! Don’t you understand ’first come, first served’?"

"Miss, this spot was booked by us three days ago."

"Booked three days ago? That’s nonsense! You clearly arrived after us."

Shangguan You watched the escalating quarrel from a distance, rubbing her temples wearily. Why is it that wherever I go, there’s trouble? And why do I always run into *them*? It’s like fate is deliberately messing with me.

"What’s happened here?" A manager came forward to mediate, offering apologetic smiles to both parties. A server quickly explained the situation to him—it was a dispute over a lakeside banquet. The manager then addressed the new arrivals, "Good evening. Our lakeside banquets here must all be booked in advance."

"So what? Are you saying that we, the Li Family, need a reservation to eat out?" Li Meisu retorted sharply. "Besides, I called just now, and your waitress said there was a spot available, that’s why I came! How come it’s a different story now that I’m here? Do you think we’re easy to bully?"

She spoke without holding back. The Li Family had declined, even been ostracized. Now, with great difficulty, the main branch of their family had finally reached out to them.

Naturally, the Li Family wouldn’t let such an opportunity slip. All their younger members had turned out to personally receive the visitors from the main branch. Who would have thought they couldn’t even secure a table? How would this make the main branch view their worldly cadet branch of the Li Family?