"Ni Zi, where are you treating us to today for dinner?" Huang Yawen was concerned about their dinner plans.

Since they still couldn’t guess who Gong Ruini’s boyfriend was, they naturally had to pay attention to the other matter—where to eat.

Or perhaps this was the issue they cared about the most.

No matter how excellent a man is, he is still Gong Ruini’s boyfriend; they can only admire him. But good food is different; they can indulge themselves.

"Beijing Roast Duck," Gong Ruini said generously.

In truth, Gong Ruini didn’t think it was necessary to be so extravagant, as it might make her roommates think a certain way.

But she couldn’t resist Zhao Xuran’s insistence, who kept stating it was a sign of respect.

Whenever Zhao Xuran made a decision, Gong Ruini truly couldn’t persuade him otherwise.

However, thinking about dining at the roast duck restaurant with everyone gave her a sense of pride.

Luo Zijun, who was packing her luggage, was shocked to hear that Gong Ruini was actually taking them to the roast duck restaurant. "Is it the roast duck place we think it is?"

In Beijing, there are many roast duck restaurants, but the famous one is the one they had in mind.

Luo Zijun didn’t believe Gong Ruini would actually invite everyone to that place; with so many people, altogether nine people, how much would it cost?

"Where else would we go?" Gong Ruini retorted.

"Really?" Liu Yun and the others knew the place, having passed by its entrance and smelled the enticing aroma from inside, making their mouths water.

But they never dared to go in, as the price was beyond what poor students like them could afford.

They had planned that once they graduated and got jobs, they’d have their farewell meal there to fulfill their Beijing student days’ dream.

Unexpectedly, they didn’t have to wait so long and could eat there now.

After the initial surprise, they thought, "Let’s just eat near campus."

"Yeah, let’s eat at the food festival behind the school."

Although they wanted to go, they realized Gong Ruini was a university student, and her boyfriend was likely a student too, financially dependent on his family, so how could they let him spend so much?

Humph, Luo Zijun was really unwilling, thinking that since Gong Ruini already offered to treat them to roast duck, why insist on saving money for her?

"It’s Ni Zi’s boyfriend treating us, showing how much he cares about her."

"Alright, let’s pack up and get ready to go."

Luo Zijun didn’t want a nice meal to turn into just eating at the food street behind the school.

On any other day, having someone take her to the food street for a meal would make Luo Zijun happy, but this time they were dining big, so she definitely didn’t want to miss such an excellent opportunity.

Liu Yun gave Luo Zijun a stern look; this guy really didn’t know appreciation, constantly using others’ resources, and claiming to have a well-off family, truly despicable.

Gong Ruini grabbed Liu Yun, signaling her to pack up.

Most of them had trains in the afternoon or evening, so after the meal, they’d head straight to the station with their luggage.

Gong Ruini also wrapped her bedding in a sheet, making it easier to handle when the school term started again.

Luo Zijun didn’t care about others’ opinions of her; as long as she got to eat a good meal, that was enough.

Her relationship with Gong Ruini was beyond repair, and she had completely given up on trying to mend it.

Luo Zijun originally thought Gong Ruini’s boyfriend would come to pick them up; she didn’t expect they would just take a bus.

"He’s not picking you up?" Luo Zijun asked while carrying a heavy bag, thinking Gong Ruini’s boyfriend could help carry it, sure that Gong Ruini wouldn’t mind.

Gazing at Gong Ruini ahead with just a backpack, Luo Zijun felt envious, wishing her own family lived in Beijing so she could return home so easily.

Gong Ruini was genuinely annoyed for having invited this girl, who hadn’t stopped whining the entire time.

Hoping she’d quiet down once outside, and yet in the wind, she still wouldn’t stop chattering.

"So heavy," Luo Zijun complained after half a journey, feeling exhausted.

Gong Ruini wouldn’t help with the luggage; was she on familiar terms with Luo Zijun? Besides, Luo Zijun chose to bring so much stuff back herself.

It was baffling to return just for winter break, taking all her winter clothes back as if worried someone at school might wear them.

Gong Ruini didn’t understand and had no interest in finding out.

Choosing not to engage, but unable to ignore her constant complaining, someone finally stepped in to help.

The problem was Luo Zijun intended for Qiao Yanran to carry the heavy bag.

Qiao Yanran wasn’t foolish, "I’m here to help, not to do the heavy lifting."

"But my backpack has important things in it."

Hearing this, Qiao Yanran immediately withdrew her hand, even if Luo Zijun agreed to her carrying the backpack, she didn’t want to risk being blamed if something went missing.

"Then you carry it; you have to take your luggage to the station anyway." Not being on good terms with Luo Zijun, facing her brazenness, why shouldn’t she be straightforward?

No help? Luo Zijun was upset, "Then I’m not going."

Humph, if no one helps, I’m not going; let’s see what Gong Ruini does then.

Luo Zijun prioritized her dignity, yet who actually cared about her?

"You’re not going?" Gong Ruini turned and called out, Who cares if I turn back, doesn’t she know walking against the wind is exhausting?

"I’m not going," Luo Zijun said angrily.

Gong Ruini replied with an "Oh," "Got it."

Then she turned and left, as if treating people to dinner wasn’t enough and they had to give her attitude as well.

Why give her face, acting as if she were someone important?

What, just leaving like that? Luo Zijun was stunned, "You’re just going to leave me?"

"Weren’t you the one who said you’re not going?"

"I want to go, but my luggage..."

"That’s your problem," Gong Ruini said impatiently, "Did you expect someone to carry your bags?"

"Even if I didn’t treat you to dinner, you’d have to drag all that luggage to the train station yourself. I really don’t understand why you have to fuss."

If no one were to help, she would certainly keep her luggage manageable, yet didn’t expect Gong Ruini to be so unyielding.

Fine, she’s going to go, she must eat that meal, and then let Gong Ruini’s boyfriend see how unreasonable his girlfriend can be, with her frequent tantrums.

Luo Zijun couldn’t believe any man would want a fierce woman like that.

If the boyfriend’s circumstances were good, Luo Zijun wouldn’t mind snatching him away; she’d then treat everyone to Donglaishun hot pot, just to make Gong Ruini furious.

Fueled by this bitterness, Luo Zijun once again picked up her luggage and caught up with the group.

Seeing Luo Zijun catch up with the group, Gong Ruini felt slightly disappointed, but she slowed her pace to wait for her.

The same disappointment was shared by Liu Yun and the others, worrying about a possible scene at the restaurant.

"Ni Zi, be aware; I think Luo Zijun might cause you trouble," Liu Yun and others cautiously reminded her.

Gong Ruini wouldn’t lower her guard, but if Luo Zijun insisted on causing a scene, she’d have no issue completely severing ties after this meal.

Sparing herself from the periodic nuisances, as having her around was infuriating.