I ordered the dishes and waited thirty minutes before asking the waiter to bring out the cold appetizers first. Honestly, I was getting pretty hungry. I sneakily nibbled a few bites then quickly rearranged the plate to its original state. The restaurant had decent ambiance and hygiene, with generous portion sizes for students on a budget who wanted to gather for meals.

To my surprise, Su Xue arrived 25 minutes early - impossible considering she'd just finished showering and applying makeup in half an hour. When we got upstairs, the hostess confirmed our reservation number and soon led three girls up. Pushing open the door, Su Xue dashed straight to the table. "Oh my gosh I'm starving!" she exclaimed while grabbing a piece of cold dish from the center.

I was also hungry myself, but kept that to myself as I glanced at the other two girls. My eyes widened when I saw the second girl - not because I recognized Xu Chen (as expected), but due to the third woman who made my heart skip.

She exuded an allure that wasn't manufactured through makeup or fashion choices. Her revealing outfit amplified her seductive aura, creating a dangerous combination like a classic fallen beauty. A glimpse down her back showed tantalizing skin peeking from beneath the spaghetti strap - was she wearing no bra at all? My quick eye scan revealed surprising modernity in her undergarment design.

I rapidly shifted my gaze downward before Xu Chen and Fang Yanmeng could notice anything. "Originally it's you," Xu Chen smiled warmly, explaining how Su Xue had helped me out after recognizing our shared school connection. The other two girls were astonished to hear I was Fang Yanmeng's brother who'd once met Su Xue at a fast food restaurant.

"Ouyang Qian," the third girl extended her delicate hand. "Zhao Qian," I responded politely, causing confusion when Su Xue joked about my mysterious family ties before being scolded for revealing too much by Xu Chen.

The waitress arrived with our dishes just as we were seated - a carnivore's feast mixed with greens since some girls might be watching their figures. Su Xue immediately attacked the food like a vacuum cleaner, while Xu Chen and Ouyang Qian ate more reservedly. The latter studied me intensively, her captivating gaze making my body react in conflicting ways.

Xu Chen eventually broke the awkward silence by asking about Fang Yanmeng's absence. "She's abroad for family matters," I explained. Ouyang Qian then questioned our relationship dynamics given my military background and unconventional college entrance story - something that earned skeptical looks from Su Xue until Xu Chen defended me.

The conversation shifted when Ouyang Qian suddenly suggested a toast, followed by another round of drinks. My head was already spinning after five bottles as the girls kept pressing for more. I feigned intoxication to escape, excusing myself with an urgent phone call while secretly planning my exit strategy through campus security considerations.

Back in our dorm room later that night, Ouyang Qian vented about her failed attempts to seduce me. "Maybe he was faking it and went straight to the red light district," she suggested cynically before turning off her phone after several frustrating calls from suitors.

"Give up on him!" Xu Chen suddenly blurted out when I overheard their whispered conversation. Their eyes widened in shock - had they been covering for my feelings all along? The mystery deepened as Ouyang Qian vowed to continue her pursuit while Su Xue hinted at future collaboration.

The tension escalated when Xu Chen finally admitted she might actually like me, causing both girls to accuse her of hypocrisy before fleeing the room together. Left alone with packing duties and unresolved questions about my mysterious admirers, I couldn't help but wonder which part of this strange evening was real and which was just another chapter in my complicated love life.

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