Li Chen proceeded to the jewellery store, collected the ordered pieces, and returned to the car. Ren Zirui drove them back, and as they arrived, darkness had already settled. The banquet was scheduled for 8 PM, and preparations were in full swing. Li Chen headed to Zhang Mei's room and knocked gently. Zhang Mei, engrossed with her phone, welcomed him, saying, "Come in."
Li Chen pushed the door open, and as Zhang Mei noticed him, she sat up and asked, "Hey, Li Chen, need anything?" Li Chen, hesitating a bit, eventually said, "Well, I was wondering... would you be my date at the banquet tonight?" Zhang Mei was taken aback; his proposition was unexpected. She replied, "But, Li Chen, I don't even have a gown, and everyone there will be at their best."
