Setting aside the relationship with Gu Xingchuan, it was a great honor and a dream for many males to be able to eat with commercial giants like Gu Shaoyuan.

On the other hand, Gu Xingchuan turned to glance at Song Yi and then at Gu Shaoyuan, a hint of pride on his face. “How’s it?” he asked.

Gu Shaoyuan nodded in satisfaction and replied, “Not bad.”

“What does ‘not bad’ mean?” Gu Xingchuan attempted to coax some positive feedback.

Gu Shaoyuan took a puff of his cigar, glanced at Song Yi, and smiled, saying, “Among your friends, I’ve seen the most reliable person.”

Having encountered many people in the business world, Gu Shaoyuan could assess someone’s caliber at a glance.

From just a brief interaction in the elevator but he quickly understood that his son’s so-called friend possessed courage and insight, distinguishing him from ordinary individuals.

An ordinary person might have hesitated to enter the elevator with the two bodyguards, nervously glancing around with eyes unable to focus. But this was not the case with Song Yi.

Gu Xingchuan crossed his arms and smiled contentedly. “He’s not just reliable. You’ll see later.”

Gu Shaoyuan glanced at him, then turned to Song Yi, shaking his head slightly and sighing inwardly.

The meal was set at a Western restaurant owned by Star Entertainment Company. The environment was elegant, with a small bridge and flowing water. Bach’s piano music played softly, creating a pleasant atmosphere. A waiter, dressed in a white shirt and black pants, led the way for Song Yi and guided her to a quiet table in the back.

Before Gu Shaoyuan arrived, Gu Xingchuan was using a tablet to order dishes. He looked up at Song Yi and asked, “What do you want to eat?”

Song Yi listed a few dishes he wanted, concisely and clearly. Gu Xingchuan quickly placed the order, feeling quite cheerful.

He remembered a time in high school when he celebrated his birthday and invited his classmates to a high-end Western restaurant in the capital. The whole class came, except for Song Yi, who didn’t show up. He hadn’t been very happy that day.

When Shen Li was ordering dishes, he hesitated and second-guessed himself. He’d select one item, then change his mind, being quite picky and only after ten minutes, he had only ordered three different things. Gu Xingchuan thought to himself that if he were with someone like that, he’d rather find a rope and end it all.

Now, at least he and Song Yi shared a similar pace of life.

When Gu Shaoyuan arrived, the dishes were nearly ready. He sat diagonally opposite Song Yi, next to Gu Xingchuan.

“I didn’t expect you to be Xingchuan’s classmate,” Gu Shaoyuan said with a gentle smile. He glanced at Gu Xingchuan and jokingly asked, “The little rascal never bullied you in school, did he?”

No matter what, you can’t criticize someone else’s son in front of them. It’s one thing for him to do it himself, but it’s foolish to join in when someone else does.

Song Yi smiled and shook her head. “No, Xingchuan is very righteous. He never bullied his classmates and often helped me out.”

For example, he would help by drawing a little doodle on the cover of his homework book, throwing ink on his school uniform, or sneaking a Level 3 CD into his backpack during school checks for controlled items.

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