The guests all showed expressions of surprise on their faces. Just as renowned as young master Yi's illustrious background to the outside world was his cold and distant demeanor. However, Yi Zhongshen had now appeared with a companion in front of everyone.
Who could make young master Yi make such an exception?
What's even more unexpected is that, after Yi Zhongshen refused the waiter's approach and personally put away the umbrella, his first words were not to greet the Bai family master who was standing in front of him, but to the person beside him.
"The perfume is strong," he softly reminded, "Put on your mask properly."
This time, the guests were not just surprised; they were utterly amazed.
Who had ever seen young master Yi so considerate?
The crowd belatedly turned their attention to the other visitor. This person was noticeably slimmer than Yi Zhongshen, and in this cold winter night, he seemed somewhat delicate.
Although most of his face was covered by a mask, he couldn't hide his exceptional appearance. Just the pair of stunning eyes alone were enough to make people genuinely astonished.
The guests were amazed by what they saw, but the members of the Bai family were too shocked to believe it.
The foremost Bai Gelei managed to barely control his expression, but Bai Song had already exclaimed in disbelief.
"Bo, Bo Xiyun?!"
Prompted by this voice, the crowd finally realized what was going on.
This is actually the fake young master from the Bai family who was kicked out?
Due to the Bai family's status, many guests had seen Bo Xiyun before. But today, the young man was noticeably thinner, with his fair cheeks making his eyes appear larger. It seemed like he had just recovered from a serious illness, which was why people didn't recognize him immediately.
Now, the scene instantly became dramatic.
Young master Yi actually came to the Bai family with this "fake young master"?
While the guests were astonished, many eyes in the banquet hall also turned, intentionally or unintentionally, towards Bai Song, who had been chatting with his group of friends just a moment ago.
Young master Yi personally accompanied him back.
Is this the rumored "unattainable love, secretly infatuated"?
Bai Song had previously enjoyed the attention from others, but now he was thoroughly embarrassed (cheeks red form metaphorical slap). He remained in a state of disbelief, frozen in place, his posture unusually stiff.
In fact, it wasn't just him; even Bai Gelei, who was accustomed to big scenes, couldn't react immediately.
A while back, due to a major project that could significantly impact the Bai family's development, Bai Gelei had gone to City B multiple times to handle matters. He had even visited the Yi family, but the other party had always maintained a strictly businesslike attitude. Bai Gelei hadn't gained anything from it.
It wasn't until a few days ago, when Bai Gelei went to City B to ask Bo Xiyun to change his name, that he suddenly received news that the Yi family was inquiring about the Bai family. It made him feel that there might be a chance.
So today, with young master Yi coming in person, Bai Gelei felt that his speculations were being confirmed.
Earlier, when the guests had praised the Bai family for being formidable enough to invite young master Yi, Bai Gelei had shared the same sentiment. But now, as he looked at Bo Xiyun who had come along, he couldn't quite fathom Yi Zhongshen's intentions.
"You are..." he began, addressing Yi Zhongshen with respect due to the Yi family's status.
However, when cautiously asked by him, Yi Zhongshen didn't respond.
Everyone saw young master Yi remain silent, his gaze turning to Bo Xiyun by his side.
The various gazes naturally converged on Bo Xiyun. The young man spoke briefly, "Come to get something."
His words were concise, his expression indifferent. It was as if he hadn't noticed the attention and scrutiny of the crowd, and he didn't care about the grand reception that had formed around them.
Although the youth appeared pale and slender, he showed none of the disheveled appearance one might expect from someone who had been driven out of the Bai family. He didn't even display a hint of arrogance or extravagance due to coming along with young master Yi.
Just as Yi Zhongshen had said.
He seemed truly to be here just to retrieve something.
Bai Gelei's expression darkened.
While others found Bo Xiyun stunning upon seeing him, Bai Gelei, upon seeing him, felt as though his own shame had been laid bare in front of everyone, exposed and subject to scrutiny and judgment.
A surge of disgust welled up within Bai Gelei; he could hardly restrain it. He instinctively wanted to rebuke, "You—"
But his words were cut off by Yi Zhongshen's voice.
"My junior is here to pick something up, I'm accompanying him."
Yi Zhongshen's voice was calm, his politeness distant.
"Unfortunately stumbled upon the banquet, apologies for the disruption. Please continue, everyone."
Bai Gelei was forced to retract his words.
He couldn't be disrespectful to the Yi family.
Turning to Yi Zhongshen, Bai Gelei had regained his composure and said in a normal tone, "Young master Yi, how could it be a disturbance? You're being too polite. Please, this way to the VIP lounge!"
Bai Gelei's words seemed considerate, but the guests had already sensed something amiss.
Young master Yi said they had "unfortunately stumbled upon the banquet."
The implication of this statement was that young master Yi didn't even know the Bai family was having a banquet today?
It was only now that the crowd finally understood.
Was this person really here for the Bai family?
He was clearly here to accompany this "fake young master."
Indeed, in response to Bai Gelei's personal invitation, Yi Zhongshen didn't react at all. He didn't even lift his eyes: "I'm waiting here for my junior."
Bo Xiyun went upstairs alone, and as he had said, Yi Zhongshen truly waited at the door.
Although he had just said "please continue," with young master Yi standing at the entrance, who would actually continue?
Even though all the guests in the entire banquet hall had gathered around, if Bo Xiyun were here, he would have noticed—
Just like when they were in school, no one dared to get too close to Yi Zhongshen.
Even Bai Gelei, who was standing at the front, hesitated to reach out to ease the atmosphere, and upon realizing something, he instinctively withdrew his hand.
It was Yi Zhongshen who spoke first.
"Who's going to help?"
Bai Gelei was momentarily taken aback, then realized that he was talking about helping Bo Xiyun.
"Um... is there a lot to carry? Do you need help?"
To be honest, Bai Gelei didn't really understand Yi Zhongshen's actions today.
He had never heard anything about young master Yi having any connection with that illegitimate child.
"Not much."
Yi Zhongshen said calmly.
"Weren't all of my junior's things thrown out?"
Yi Zhongshen's voice wasn't loud; his natural vocal range was low and had a magnetic quality to it, more subdued and not the kind of shrill or grating tone.
However, he was the center of attention at this moment, in the quiet room. Yi Zhongshen's words were almost crystal clear to everyone.
The expressions of the guests instantly became even more subtle.
On one hand, people were surprised by the Bai family's actions—expelling Bo Xiyun was understandable, after all, Bai Gelei had been deceived for over a decade.
But directly throwing out his belongings seemed a bit excessive.
On the other hand, the key point was that everyone perceived Yi Zhongshen's attitude.
From his tone, it seemed he was displeased with what had happened to Bo Xiyun.
What was even more intriguing was the way young master Yi addressed Bo Xiyun.
"Junior."
Naturally, it carried an invisible sense of closeness.
"Senior and junior" is a more common term used in universities, but Bo Xiyun is still in high school.
Speaking of high school, Yi Zhongshen had previously attended Q High School, which is the best high school in Q City. Most of the younger generation among the guests present would attend Q High School.
If we were to look at it that way, these younger attendees could be considered Yi Zhongshen's school juniors.
However, nobody had ever heard young master Yi address someone this way before.
Could it be...
People couldn't help but speculate.
Was young master Yi really here to support someone?
Hearing Yi Zhongshen's words, Bai Gelei's expression stiffened for a moment, but even when mentioning Bo Xiyun, he didn't use a friendly tone.
"The Bai family was deceived by him for over a decade. Now that the son has finally been found, naturally we need to—"
Yi Zhongshen had no intention of listening to his long speech and cut in directly.
"Documents."
Some of Bo Xiyun's identification documents were still being held by the Bai family. Even though he had lived in the main mansion for a while, he wouldn't be able to find the documents the Bai family had stored on his own.
"My junior won a gold medal in a competition and received a direct admission invitation from T University. He needs his documents now and will leave after he gets them."
Yi Zhongshen's voice remained calm, but this casually spoken sentence ignited countless exclamations like thunder in the ears of the audience.
"T University??"
"Direct admission! My goodness!"
"So, is young master Yi representing T University?"
In the eyes of every parent present, and indeed the majority of people in the country, T University was an absolute dream school. Even for someone as well-regarded as Yi Zhongshen, who had a stellar reputation among outsiders, being associated with "T University student" would certainly add to his prestige.
No wonder young master Yi had been calling Bo Xiyun "junior."
With a direct admission to T University, he truly became a close junior.
Guests couldn't help but discuss, and amid the discussions, Bai Song, who had been ignored for a while, had a paler and paler expression.
When Yi Zhongshen and Bo Xiyun had entered together earlier, shattering the rumors, Bai Song had managed to stabilize his emotions after his initial shock.
But now, his ears were ringing, and he was collapsing completely.
Why...
Why was it always the good things that happened to him? What qualifications did that impostor have?!
Previously, Bai Song had argued with his family for a long time because he hadn't been selected through the school competition. He had urged his parents to request an exception for him, but the school had firmly rejected it.
It wasn't until the matter of the real and fake young masters of the Bai family came to light in City B, and that impostor was down with a high fever, that Bai Song had finally felt relieved.
Let's see how he participates in competitions now.
However, now, this impostor had actually been granted a direct admission to T University...
Bai Song's expression turned ashen.
Around him, no one would spare him another glance.
Just outside, not far away, Yi Zhongshen suddenly raised his eyes and glanced at Bai Song.
But Bai Song, lost in his own thoughts, completely failed to notice this once-desired gaze.
The rest of the guests were still enthusiastically discussing the direct admission to T University. Most of the visitors tonight were around Bai Gelei's age, parents who were currently most concerned about their children's education.
Amid the discussions about T University, there were also many people who were clearly amazed by Bo Xiyun.
The recent commotion surrounding the Bai family was well-known throughout the city. Clearly, the guests hadn't expected Bo Xiyun to continue participating in competitions under these circumstances, let alone achieve such dazzling results.
He's only seventeen years old, still a child in the eyes of adults, yet he's managed to bear such immense pressure all on his own.
This mentality might be even more valuable than Bo Xiyun's ability to get into T University.
Regarding the true and fake young masters of the Bai family, most of the guests present were well aware of the truth. Naturally, they couldn't help but feel admiration for Bo Xiyun.
But the same news carried an entirely different meaning when it reached Bai Gelei's ears.
"Go find my wife and tell her to go upstairs quickly to help find the documents."
Bai Gelei remained polite to Yi Zhongshen and immediately sent someone over upon hearing the request.
Pausing for a moment, he asked again.
"Is young master Yi here on behalf of T University?"
Since Yi Shao's attitude was related to academics, Bai Gelei felt relieved.
He had sensed that young master Yi seemed to be protecting Bo Xiyun in some way, but regardless of how others saw it, Bai Gelei only saw Bo Xiyun as a pure disgrace.
His recently recovered biological son, the one who truly inherited his genes, was also performing exceptionally well academically.
Calculating the time, his son who had gone to change into formal attire should be back by now. Bai Gelei continued speaking, subtly shifting the conversation toward his biological son.
"However, for such a minor matter, it's probably not worth troubling young master Yi to make a personal trip. Interestingly, my son Xiao Xiu also obtained qualifications for a competition before—"
But what Bai Gelei didn't expect was that his words would be interrupted again.
"Who said it's not worth making a trip?"
The half-closed carved wooden door was pushed open once more, and a similarly young and handsome man walked in.
His voice was clear and pleasant to the ears.
"But this is the fourth-best result in the entire country. Don't mention Yi Zhongshen making a trip, even the admissions officers from schools within our province are coming here."
As people realized who had arrived, they collectively gasped.
"Gu, young master Gu?"
What day was it today? How come people from both families, who were usually hard to see even when sought after, had shown up?
In Q City, the reputation of the Gu family was equally illustrious, sometimes even more so than the Yi family.
After all, the Gu family was a true aristocratic family that had been passed down for three generations.
Compared to Mr. Yi, who had started in Q City, the Gu family had a branch that had once rooted itself in Q City, but their main influence remained in the capital city, B City. Even their branch had since moved back to B City.
Yet, even so, no one dared to underestimate the Gu family's presence in Q City.
Even the Bai family hosting the event today had been supported by Mr. Gu in its early days.
As a result, Bai Gelei's attitude toward young master Gu became even more courteous: "Why did you come over?"
"Just something." Gu Sheng said, his tone much gentler than Yi Zhongshen's icy demeanor. "I was supposed to be here earlier, but the traffic was bad."
Seeing Gu Sheng, after the initial surprise of the guests subsided, their thoughts began to liven up.
Compared to Yi Zhongshen's aloofness, second young master Gu was simply much easier to get along with. The Gu family had been away from B City for a long time, and it was a rare opportunity to connect with them today.
Although they didn't know second young master Gu's purpose for being here today, as long as they could exchange a few words with him, it was definitely a win-win situation.
But before the guests could take action, they heard Gu Sheng ask Yi Zhongshen.
"Have you retrieved the documents?"
Documents?
Combining Gu Sheng's words upon entering, the expressions of the guests became somewhat nuanced.
Why was it that as soon as young master Gu arrived, he also expressed concern about that "fake young master"?
"They've already gone up to get them."
Hearing Bai Gelei's explanation and question, the conversation continued.
"Is there anything I can help with regarding young master Gu's matter?"
Due to the support from the Gu family in the past, Bai Gelei had a certain advantage over others, which made him more proactive in his conversation with Gu Sheng.
However, Gu Sheng replied, "No rush."
"Let's handle the confirmation of the documents first, otherwise the teachers will become impatient."
The topic shifted back to Bo Xiyun, and Bai Gelei unconsciously furrowed his brows.
Wanting to change the subject, he invited Gu Sheng into the VIP lounge, intending to also invite Yi Zhongshen inside.
But when Gu Sheng saw that Yi Zhongshen intended to wait at the door, he also stayed put, standing next to the door. This left Bai Gelei sweating nervously.
Furthermore, every time Gu Sheng spoke, he focused on the competition and the matter of getting admitted to a university.
The guests were interested in academic topics, responding with praise, but Bai Gelei really didn't want to hear another word.
And if he remembered correctly, although Gu Sheng was the same age as Yi Zhongshen, he attended the equally prestigious P University instead of T University.
Trying to subtly change the topic, Bai Gelei spoke, hoping to steer the conversation away: "I didn't expect young master Gu to be so well-informed about T University. You both can rest assured that the matter of the documents will be handled properly..."
But he forgot that Gu Sheng was a person skilled at seizing on keywords.
"T University matter?"
Gu Sheng appeared puzzled.
"It's not necessarily about T University. It's a confirmation process within the competition system, not to confirm admission to T University," he added casually, "With a national fourth place ranking, there are definitely other universities competing to admit him, not just T University."
Before Bai Gelei could react, the guests erupted in excitement.
"Not just T University?!"
"Other universities would also send admission offers?"
The initial shock had come from the news of the T University admission offer, as it was a dream institution for many. However, now they were learning that T University was competing to admit Bo Xiyun.
Realizing this, it was hard for people not to think of P University, where Gu Sheng attended. Coupled with Gu Sheng's sudden and rare visit today, they began to wonder about the specific intentions...
Oh my goodness—
The guests were utterly astonished.
Could it be that T University and P University are both competing to admit Bo Xiyun?!
The speculation, although astonishing, seemed more reasonable as people discussed it. Even though Bo Xiyun had already come downstairs after retrieving his documents, there wasn't enough time for everyone to ask him in detail. However, the gazes of many guests towards Bo Xiyun were already tinted with a near-worshipful admiration.
This left Bo Xiyun feeling somewhat puzzled.
Was he being seen as a good omen again?
The discussions around them didn't cease even after Bo Xiyun and Yi Zhongshen left the banquet hall. Even the presence of Gu Sheng, who had stayed behind, didn't divert much of the conversation.
After what had just transpired, no one believed that Gu Sheng had come for the Bai family's banquet. Bai Gelei clearly noticed the change in the guests' attitudes, but it was too late to rectify it.
Even when the true young master, who had just returned home and changed into formal attire, entered the banquet hall shortly afterward, although his stature was striking and his appearance remarkably handsome, something that Bai Gelei took pride in, his entrance didn't create much of a stir.
The guests offered perfunctory congratulations, but there was no longer a sense of amazement.
On this evening, the meticulously prepared banquet by the Bai family to welcome back their true young master inadvertently got overshadowed, inadvertently giving rise to another protagonist's legendary moment.
*
Bo Xiyun held a folder and left the banquet hall with Yi Zhongshen in front of everyone's eyes.
The winter rain outside had already stopped, but the night wind was still chilly. The howling northern wind blew against them, and Bo Xiyun raised his hand to shield his ears, feeling the sharp sting from the cold. Amidst the cold gusts, he caught the low, slightly resonant voice of Yi Zhongshen beside him.
"Wait for me under the porch," Bo Xiyun looked up and saw Yi Zhongshen's figure walking quickly toward the west.
Though he still felt a bit dizzy when getting out of the car, Bo Xiyun remembered that the parking area was in that direction.
"Yi Zhongshen!"
Bo Xiyun called out, and as the young man paused and turned back, Bo Xiyun took three quick steps to catch up.
"I'll come with you."
He understood the implication behind Yi Zhongshen's words. Yi Zhongshen intended to bring the car closer so that Bo Xiyun wouldn't have to face the cold wind to reach the parking area.
In their brief interactions, Bo Xiyun had also noticed a unique habit of Yi Zhongshen. From the very beginning until now, Yi Zhongshen consistently declined assistance from unfamiliar attendants. When they entered the villa earlier, he held the umbrella himself. And now, when they were leaving, Yi Zhongshen turned down the attendant's offer to drive him.
Yi Zhongshen might have some degree of cleanliness preference or other reasons, but Bo Xiyun didn't think it was his place to meddle. However, he felt that it wasn't appropriate to let Yi Zhongshen go alone to drive the car now.
It felt as though he was treating Yi Zhongshen like a chauffeur.
Despite his intention to maintain distance, as the one who had received help tonight, Bo Xiyun didn't want Yi Zhongshen to feel neglected.
The chilling wind howled, quickly making Bo Xiyun shiver from the cold, but he continued to follow Yi Zhongshen's steps.
Yi Zhongshen turned around to look at him for a moment, but ultimately didn't insist on stopping him and let him catch up.
"No need for formal titles," Yi Zhongshen said as he stepped to the side. "Just call me senior."
Senior?
Bo Xiyun was taken aback for a moment, but before he could respond, he heard Yi Zhongshen's phone ring.
Yi Zhongshen glanced at the screen and answered the call.
At the same time, as if he had already predicted Bo Xiyun's next move, Yi Zhongshen raised his hand to signal him not to avoid the call.
Maybe Bo Xiyun was overthinking it, but he felt as if the senior had taken a step back, positioning himself slightly behind him. This left Bo Xiyun with no way to dodge, so he had no choice but to follow Yi Zhongshen, walking one behind the other, toward the parking area.
Yi Zhongshen continued with the phone call, responding briefly as usual. Because of the strong wind, the voice on the other side of the call was muffled, and only a few sporadic words reached Bo Xiyun's ears due to the wind.
"Gossip... handled..."
Faintly, Bo Xiyun seemed to hear Bai Song's name in the conversation.
Yi Zhongshen frowned, and after hanging up the call, he suddenly stopped in his tracks and called out to Bo Xiyun.
"Wait a moment."
Though Yi Zhongshen had been prepared to leave, he turned with Bo Xiyun and walked toward the lounge beside the flower garden, specifically set up for the guests.
"Wait for me here for a bit. I need to handle something."
Taking him to the quiet and warm lounge, Yi Zhongshen lowered his eyes and rapidly typed out a few messages on his phone. Then he spoke again.
"Gu Sheng will be here shortly. We'll leave together."
Bo Xiyun wasn't in a hurry, so he didn't mind waiting. He sat on the sofa, habitually folding his knees and resting his slender fingers on top of them. He looked at Yi Zhongshen and obediently nodded. "Alright."
Yi Zhongshen had been about to leave, but when he saw the young man obediently responding, he stopped in his tracks.
Bo Xiyun noticed and curiously asked, "What's the matter?"
Being significantly taller than Bo Xiyun, Yi Zhongshen's vantage point was higher, allowing him to look down at Bo Xiyun. His gaze traveled from the top to the bottom, taking in every detail.
The silence within the room deepened a bit.
Bo Xiyun was growing even more perplexed. When he was puzzled, his already large eyes would appear even rounder. Moreover, in the warm indoor environment, his pale complexion had regained a bit of color, tinged with a faint pink.
His innocence made one want to reach out and pat his head.
Yi Zhongshen lowered his gaze, giving Bo Xiyun a deep look, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he closed the door and left.
Bo Xiyun: "...?"
He looked down and checked, repeatedly confirming that there was nothing wrong with his appearance.
Finally, he decided to attribute it to the fact that Yi Zhongshen's mood might not be good because he needed to deal with the rumors.
Bo Xiyun didn't have to wait long before the door to the lounge was pushed open. Secong young master Gu, who had appeared at the villa earlier, walked in.
The newcomer spoke with the same gentle and clear voice that Bo Xiyun had heard during their phone conversation in the car: "Are you Xiyun? I'm Gu Sheng."
Bo Xiyun recognized his voice. He stood up and said, "Hello."
"No need to be so polite," Gu Sheng replied with a smile. He had the typical appearance of a northern handsome guy, with a handsome bone structure and a prominent nose. Bo Xiyun had already developed a positive impression of his voice. Seeing him in person, Gu Sheng's constant smile made people feel a sense of intimacy.
Gu Sheng's words were pleasant to listen to. He said, "I've heard Old Gao praise you all the time, and I finally got to meet you in person today."
Seeing Bo Xiyun looking a bit puzzled, Gu Sheng explained, "I lived in Q city when I was a child, and I was neighbors with the head teacher of your grade."
He chuckled and continued, "This year, we're getting another TOP2 student with guaranteed admission, and Old Gao is over the moon."
After a brief conversation, Gu Sheng glanced around and asked, "Did young master Yi go out?"
Bo Xiyun nodded, saying, "He just got a call and went out."
"Oh, right, he's probably dealing with the incident from this afternoon," Gu Sheng said, referring to the misunderstanding that had happened at school.
Bo Xiyun hesitated for a moment and then asked, "Young master Yi seems to be in a bad mood?"
"Really?"
Gu Sheng pondered for a moment.
"It's probably because he dislikes this kind of thing."
"Young master Yi isn't fond of getting close to people in the first place. If anyone starts spreading rumors or similar things about him, he'd become even more annoyed."
That was just how he was—somewhat of a straightforward guy.
Of course, Gu Sheng didn't say the last part out loud. He had a favorable impression of this handsome and capable junior, so he offered some reassurance, saying, "His mood isn't directed at you, don't worry."
Bo Xiyun nodded and pursed his pale lips slightly.
He had also noticed this aspect. Despite the recent misunderstanding involving a love letter, Yi Zhongshen didn't seem to be blaming Bo Xiyun for it.
Bo Xiyun relaxed a bit, letting go of some of the tension he had been feeling.
Perhaps the rumors that were maliciously spread about him having a crush on young master Yi might turn out the same way.
If he maintained a proper distance from young master Yi, he should be able to avoid many risks.
After chatting for a while longer, Yi Zhongshen returned.
He didn't seem in a rush to leave and extended his hand toward Bo Xiyun, saying, "The documents."
Yi Zhongshen's hand was long and powerful, adding a sense of reliable security. Bo Xiyun handed over the folder, and Yi Zhongshen scanned the documents with his phone, uploading all the relevant certificates.
Since this was a national-level competition, the identity verification for participants was quite strict, making the process somewhat cumbersome.
Bo Xiyun had to repeatedly fill in his ID number on different pages and complete many other steps, which was quite exhausting.
However, throughout the whole process, Yi Zhongshen, who was guiding and assisting him, didn't show the slightest sign of impatience.
Bo Xiyun couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude.
Tonight, young master Yi had indeed helped him a lot.
He remembered what Gu Sheng had said earlier—Yi Zhongshen didn't like getting close to others.
Bo Xiyun wanted to maintain a polite distance from him. On one hand, it reflected his attitude, and on the other, he didn't want Yi Zhongshen to feel uncomfortable.
So, after the document upload had concluded, Bo Xiyun took the initiative to speak up and sincerely thanked Yi Zhongshen.
"Thank you, Senior Yi."
He used the title that Yi Zhongshen had requested, which balanced using his last name without overstepping boundaries and appearing overly impolite.
Upon hearing this, Yi Zhongshen lowered his gaze, and his somber eyes glanced at Bo Xiyun without saying a word.
Yi Zhongshen had always been expressionless, making it hard to determine whether he was satisfied or displeased.
However, the fact that Yi Zhongshen didn't reject this form of address reassured Bo Xiyun, and he decided to use it in the future.
"Do we need verification and confirmation from No.1 High School?" Gu Sheng interjected, asking.
He had been nearby the whole time and hadn't paid attention to the exchange and expressions between the two. Instead, he had focused on the process displayed on the screen.
"Should we call the school to ask?"
Bo Xiyun was about to nod in agreement when, right at that moment, a phone began ringing.
This time, it was Bo Xiyun's phone that received a call.
Since Bo Xiyun had been using Yi Zhongshen's phone to fill out the forms, his own phone was placed on the glass table. Gu Sheng, who was closest to the table, handed it over to him.
"Thank you, Senior."
Bo Xiyun took the phone and walked to the side to answer the call.
Coincidentally, it was the school calling, inquiring about the progress. Bo Xiyun took this opportunity to ask the teacher for assistance, using the school's account to help complete the confirmation.
"Please wait, I'll find a place with better signal."
The signal and network in the lounge weren't very good, so Bo Xiyun gestured to the two inside the room and walked out to the router in the adjacent area to continue the call.
After he left, the lounge fell into silence.
Gu Sheng casually leaned back against the table, stretching his neck and shoulders. He turned his head and asked, "Zhongshen, how did you handle that matter just now?"
Due to Director Gao, Gu Sheng had a favorable impression of Bo Xiyun. Meeting him in person today had only enhanced that impression.
He felt rather fond of this junior schoolmate.
When Yi Zhongshen returned, Gu Sheng was planning to advise him not to let his impressions of the Bai family affect how he saw Bo Xiyun.
This big shot always treats people too harshly and coldly, don't scare the kid again.
However, before Gu Sheng could advise him, as he shifted his gaze towards Yi Zhongshen, he suddenly felt that something was amiss.
"W-What's wrong?"
Gu Sheng suddenly felt a shiver down his spine.
Because the man in front of him was looking at him with a dark expression. His already indifferent handsome face was now even more displeased.
When Yi Zhongshen spoke, even his voice carried a chilly and gloomy tone.
"Why does he call you 'Senior' without adding your last name?"
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