Ling Wei smiled warmly.
"Yun Shishi, I'd like you to meet Gu Xun," she said.
Yun Shishi's eyes sparkled with curiosity.
"Gu Xun, one of Jian's closest friends," Ling Wei introduced.
Gu Xun's gaze locked onto Yun Shishi.
"Enchanted," he said, his voice low and smooth.
Yun Shishi's cheeks flushed.
"Likewise."
Jiang Jian chuckled.
"Gu Xun, behave."
Gu Xun's smile hinted at mischief.
"I'm always well-behaved."
Ling Wei laughed.
"I'll leave you three to catch up."
As Ling Wei stepped away, Gu Xun's eyes never left Yun Shishi.
"Yun Shishi, I've heard a lot about you," Gu Xun said.
Yun Shishi's eyebrows rose.
"From Jian?"
Gu Xun nodded.
"Jian speaks highly of you."
Yun Shishi's expression softened.
"That means a lot coming from him."
Jiang Jian intervened.
"Gu Xun, don't scare her off."
Gu Xun grinned.
"I'm charming, Jian."
Yun Shishi giggled.
"I think I can handle him."
....
Gu Xun and Yun Shishi's friendship blossomed, filled with witty banter.
One afternoon, they strolled through the city's trendy district.
Gu Xun teased Yun Shishi about her outfit.
"You look like a walking fashion disaster."
Yun Shishi playfully rolled her eyes.
"At least I don't wear the same suit every day."
Gu Xun chuckled.
"This suit is classic. Timeless."
Yun Shishi snorted.
"Old-fashioned."
Their friendly jabs continued:
Over coffee, Gu Xun mocked Yun Shishi's coffee art.
"You call that a heart? Looks like a blob."
Yun Shishi retorted.
"Better than your awful taste in music."
Gu Xun grinned.
"My music taste is refined."
Yun Shishi giggled.
"Refined? You listen to elevator music."
Their comedic exchanges became a highlight.
Ling Wei and Jiang Jian often found themselves laughing.
"Gu Xun and Yun Shishi are quite the duo," Ling Wei said.
Jiang Jian smiled.
"Gu Xun's finally found someone to match his wit."
As they explored the city together, Gu Xun and Yun Shishi's friendship deepened.
Their banter concealed a growing mutual respect.