"Okay, then go to the dance studio and check out the trainees for me. Observe their dancing and singing abilities, then make a list and send it to me. I need it."
Shang Shujue's reason seemed to be made up on the spot, but the trainees who heard it perked up immediately. They stopped eavesdropping and ran back to the dance studio to do what they were supposed to do. Brother Jue had spoken; this was their chance!
Chen Ruijia, having received her new job details, finally felt a bit more at ease. She responded energetically and hung up the phone. Shang Shujue, on the other hand, followed Nuomi's instructions and went to the Imperial Waves Health Restaurant in the Trade City to wait for her.
Every seat in this place is a booth, with partitions separating each booth, providing excellent soundproofing. However, Shang Shujue had an advantage, so he found a booth in the corner, sat down, and ordered food, desserts, and drinks.
[Host, why are you actually eating? Didn't you eat enough for breakfast?]
Nuomi watched as Shang Shujue actually started eating after ordering the food. Although he would take a bite and then drink a small sip of water, he was indeed eating, and at this rate, he was full in no time.
[You don't understand. It would be strange if I came to a restaurant and didn't eat. I'll eat slowly and wait for the person I'm waiting for. Although these medicinal dishes are really hard to eat, Ren Daiqi seems to like them. Could he be seriously ill?]
Before coming here, Shang Shujue was quite looking forward to the medicinal cuisine at this restaurant. However, the moment he tasted the food, he almost vomited from the stench. Who in their right mind would soak herbs in rice like that? It had such a strong medicinal taste; truly worthy of being called medicinal cuisine...
[No, he simply likes it. After all, he's a being created by the World Consciousness, and there are many things he hasn't experienced. Perhaps the host could do the opposite and steal Su Youchuan's guardian away!]
Shang Shujue: "...??? Listen to yourself, is that even human language? I don't accept trash! (⩌⤚⩌)"
Half an hour later, a team of bodyguards walked in and surrounded a booth. A moment later, a man with a handsome face, medium-length hair, and a calm demeanor, wearing a Zhongshan suit, walked in.
A gentle breeze stirred, causing the bamboo-shaped earrings on his earlobes to jingle softly, a sound that was truly pleasant to the ear.
He held a Buddhist rosary in his hand, the tassels on the rosary swaying gently with his steps, stirring the heartstrings of who knows whose heartstrings.
[Wow~ This World Consciousness is pretty good. The character creation technique is comparable to a mature banana, truly amazing! This appearance, this demeanor, no wonder he can sit at the same table with Su Youchuan. On the surface, he really seems like a gentleman.]
Shang Shujue's inner voice exploded in the air, startling the six mentors who were sitting not far away experiencing the health-preserving meal. It took them a while to come to their senses. Shang Shujue was nearby.
"Brother Liqu, did you guys hear Shang Shujue's...?"
Liu Xinru looked up and glanced outside, noticing not only an extra team of bodyguards but also a distinguished-looking long-haired man, but she didn't see Shang Shujue.
"Shh... There must be some new development outside. Don't speak yet, let's play it by ear."
As soon Chen Liqu finished speaking, everyone nodded without saying a word, then continued eating as if they didn't care, but their minds had already wandered off.
What World Consciousness? What new character? Has Su Youchuan gained another powerful ally? And what hospital is Shang Shujue at here?
[ Nuomi, they probably won't chase away ordinary diners, will they? Making such a big fuss over a meal, are they afraid people won't know he's someone important? In this dog-eat-dog world, he's practically a sitting duck.]
Shang Shujue took a bite of chicken wing, and a strong medicinal taste instantly filled his mouth, making him feel numb. Hearing Nuomi's reply, he sat down and looked at his phone with relief. He found that Song Yanqing had sent a message, so he replied to him.
[Okay, as long as they don't drive away the regular diners, I want to see what kind of plan Su Youchuan and Ren Daiqi are going to discuss to deal with me. Turn it up to the maximum later, absorb as much Luck Points, don't let me suffer for nothing... This medicinal food is really awful!]
Shang Shujue's two heartfelt words perfectly explained why he was here. The six of them exchanged a glance without saying a word, then looked away and silently put down their chopsticks.
They also thought the medicinal cuisine was quite unpalatable, but seeing everyone else eating it, they were too embarrassed to stop. Now that Shang Shujue had spoken their minds, who would still want to eat it?
Now, they can only listen to their inner voices to understand what's going on over there, while trying to guess who this Ren Daiqi is.
Mu Nanyu searched directly on his phone. As soon as he typed in the surname, the given name popped up— Ren Daiqi. Following the name were the corresponding entries.
"#The Chosen One Ren Daiqi's Life of Overcoming Adversity#"
"Search this name on your phones; it's the person Shang Shujue mentioned. They look quite similar to ours."
As soon as Mu Nanyu finished speaking, everyone showed him their phones. After seeing the content, he fell silent. It seemed that his method wasn't particularly clever; anyone with common sense would know to use a phone to search.
"Okay, then I won't say anything."
Mu Nanyu withdrew his gaze and fell silent. Ji Yunqing poured him a glass of water and handed it to him. "Very courageous, and you even know to share your methods. Very impressive."
Mu Nanyu was instantly enraged and retorted, "Mind your own business!"
Ji Yunqing: "..." Wait, is this brat some kind of firecracker? Why does he explode at the slightest provocation?! ( ⩌⤚⩌ )