Rebirth: I became rich by farming

Chapter 632: Chapter 632 Junior High School Student (2/5)

But interests can bind us together, our friendships are genuine, our fun is real, but intertwined within is a strand of interest, otherwise, how could we be so united?

Such pragmatic thinking might seem cold, but isn’t life itself even more so? Our interests are interlinked without conflict, and as long as there aren’t major issues, our friendships only grow stronger, allowing us to advance and progress together.

After Mei Mengzhen finished speaking, Yu Duoduo nodded awkwardly, a look of envy scanning across everyone before saying, "I really envy you all, to be good friends with Sister Zhenzhen."

Although everyone was pleased to become friends with Mei Mengzhen, hearing this from Yu Duoduo felt as disturbing as swallowing a fly.

The expressions of the crowd twisted in disgust at Yu Duoduo’s remark, and Mei Mengzhen couldn’t be bothered with her, blatantly ignoring the comment and proceeding with the introductions.

"This is my boyfriend Pei Ziyu." As soon as Mei Mengzhen finished, Lai Xixi and Tian Sha excitedly said, "We’ve heard about you before, and seeing you in person today, you’re just as everyone described, so well-matched with our Zhenzhen."

Caught by surprise at first, Mei Mengzhen then remembered, "Oh, you haven’t met before, have you? I thought you had."

Pei Ziyu chuckled, "I haven’t met them; I’ve only met your roommates."

Mulling it over, Mei Mengzhen realized this was true, "I was neglectful, today’s breakfast is on me."

He Yiran rolled his eyes, "There’s no need for you to treat us at my family’s hotel, besides, the hotel breakfast is free anyway."

At this, everyone burst into laughter, and Mei Mengzhen hurriedly added, "Going out to eat is fine too, you don’t think I can’t afford your breakfast, do you?"

Having joked on her part, He Yiran didn’t hesitate to make his own introductions, "This is my boyfriend, Tan Jia; he and Zhenzhen’s boyfriend are colleagues."

Tan Jia, with an outgoing personality, introduced himself without prompt, "Hi everyone, Old Pei and I have started a law firm together. If you ever need help, you can contact us through Zhenzhen and Yiran, we’ll give you an 80% discount."

Yiran immediately pulled on Tan Jia’s arm, teasing, "You never take things seriously, do you?"

After the two of them finished their introductions, it was Fu Rui’s turn, "This is my brother, my own brother Fu Hao."

Fu Hao’s presence was indeed formidable. Following the introduction of the previous two, the crowd simply called out ’Brother Pei’ and ’Brother Tan’ in response, but when it came to Fu Hao, it immediately switched to ’Brother Hao’, and the mere gaze from Fu Hao brought forth a sense of pressure, the word ’Brother Hao’ uttered with utmost care.

But with those three, there was someone to help with the introductions, whereas Jin Zhan didn’t have that luxury. After everyone finished their introductions, Jin Zhan with a helplessness in his face had no choice but to step up, "Ah, the woes of a lone wolf. Hello everyone, I’m Jin Zhan, just call me Brother Zhan."

Jin Zhan spoke with ease, and without feeling much pressure from him, the group cheerfully called out ’Brother Zhan’ and were about to move when Yu Duoduo, with a surprised face, said to Liang Xiao, "Oh my goodness, I thought Sister Zhenzhen and Brother Pei were siblings. I had no idea they were actually a couple."

Yu Duoduo’s voice was not too loud, just enough so that all of them, a dozen or so, could hear. Just as Pei Ziyu was frowning, and the rest of the people were also scowling, Mei Mengzhen joked, "What, are you wishing all lovers end up as siblings? You’re really something."

Yu Duoduo immediately displayed a realization of her gaffe, quickly explaining to the crowd, "Sister Zhenzhen, don’t get me wrong, I didn’t mean that, let me explain, I really didn’t mean that."

"I know that’s not what you meant, your comment was just to say that Pei Ziyu and I look like a couple, right? I get it, don’t be nervous, don’t be nervous," Mei Mengzhen smoothed over the intentional misinterpretation that Yu Duoduo had just prompted, but Yu Duoduo wasn’t really trying to suggest they looked like siblings. Seeing everyone look displeased, she didn’t dare to speak recklessly anymore.

While others might still hold back their annoyance, Lai Xixi and Tian Sha could not. They had just praised the couple for looking good together, and here Yu Duoduo had jumped in suggesting they looked like siblings — what was she implying, a slap to their faces?

The two women exchanged knowing glances; they understood each other’s thoughts instantly, but this was not urgent, it could wait until they were upstairs.

With the large group of over ten people, they couldn’t all fit in one elevator, so they split into two groups to reach the Buffet Restaurant.

After everyone sat down and got their meals, and once all were seated again, eating breakfast, Lai Xixi casually began as if it was nothing, "Hey, Yu... Duoduo, you don’t mind if I just call you Duoduo, do you?"

Yu Duoduo, wanting to be close, nodded and gave a shy smile, "Of course, everyone can call me Duoduo."

Lai Xixi didn’t really care about the others; she glanced at Yu Duoduo and inquired, "So, Duoduo, since we’ve just met and haven’t had a chance before, let’s have a little chat, okay?"

"Sure."

Lai Xixi: "Duoduo, how old are you this year? You look about the same age as the rest of us."

Except for the four who had arrived that morning and Liang Xiao, everyone had seen the results of Yiran’s investigation from the previous day. Lai Xixi was asking knowingly, but her line of questioning was simple—she wanted to see how Yu Duoduo would lie.

"I look older than I am, but I was born in 1994."

All of them were born in 1990, so being first-year students now, if Yu Duoduo was born in 1994, she would be of middle school age. Matching a middle schooler’s face with Yu Duoduo’s artificially younger-looking one, she indeed seemed quite aged.

Hearing this, even Jin Zhan was astonished, "Ah, you’re still in junior high? Are you on your own here being so young? Don’t you have your parents with you?"

"They are with me. We heard from Xiaoxiao that Duoduo’s father is the investor for the screenplay she wrote. She’s here to experience life with her father, of course, they would be together," Tian Sha said, then hurriedly added, "How old is your dad?"

Tian Sha’s question was abrupt; even the four newcomers sensed the awkwardness in the atmosphere, remaining quiet without any intention to join the conversation. Right after Tian Sha’s inquiry, everyone couldn’t help but give a small cough; asking about someone’s father’s age was indeed quite sudden.

Yu Duoduo’s face blushed for a moment, missing the signal from the others’ reaction and without much thought she said, "He was born in 1976, my dad is from ’76."

She couldn’t lie about this since anyone could look up the investor’s actual birth year, who was indeed born in 1976. But by telling the truth, it appeared her age didn’t quite add up.