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Xia Yubing squinted slightly and scrutinized the Liu sisters without betraying any emotion.

She was well aware that anyone attending this kind of festive occasion must have a special relationship with Chen Cheng.

As the woman who had just been defended by Chen Cheng, she subconsciously took a couple of steps forward. Her seemingly casual action actually conveyed a statement of authority.

Meng Wanning's face showed surprise, and she murmured softly with her mouth slightly open, "Are they... twins?"

Her gaze drifted back and forth between Liu Zhiying and Liu Zhiya, feeling both curious and slightly uneasy.

In her heart, she already felt that there were many women around Chen Cheng. Now seeing this pair of sisters with exceptional appearances, she felt the competitive pressure increase.

Being the shortest, Hoshino Mika had only seen Liu Zhiya in photos shown to her by Su Liya.

But now, faced with two sisters nearly as tall as Chen Cheng, she could hardly believe her eyes.

"Are they... supermodels?"

Su Liya, already competitive regarding Liu Zhiya, was normally only aware of her existence. Now that they met, Su Liya, who was close to 5'7", couldn't help but look up straight at her.

Chen Cheng cleared his throat, breaking the tense moment, "Well..."

"Let's make introductions."

He pointed to each in turn: "Xia Yubing, Tong Jialu, Meng Wanning, Hoshino Mika, Su Liya."

Then turning around, "Liu Zhiying, Liu Zhiya. Xiao Ying is the elder sister."

"Hoshino Mika!" Su Liya pouted, and Hoshino Mika, coming to her senses, walked over to her, "Huh?"

"This is Liu Zhiya!"

Liu Zhiying was also confused. She leaned over to Liu Zhiya and whispered, "Xiao Ying, have you met them all?"

Liu Zhiya shook her head, "I don't recognize some."

The sisters then realized that the women around Chen Cheng far exceeded their understanding.

The ice-cool Xia Yubing, the clever and nimble Tong Jialu, the gentle and delicate Meng Wanning, the sweet Hoshino Mika, the passionate and extroverted Su Liya—if you add the absent Xiao Meier and Wen Shulin, you'd almost need both hands to count them.

"Hoshino Mika, it's her! It's her!" Su Liya continued.

Actually, Su Liya and Liu Zhiya didn't really have any conflicts since they had never even spoken to each other.

But the misunderstandings between them were significant.

Liu Zhiya, known as the belle of the media university, had always been prominent.

Now Su Liya, as an exchange student, brought an exotic flavor, which stirred up quite a frenzy on campus.

"Alright, alright. I got it." Hoshino Mika grabbed Su Liya's arm, "Why are you so agitated?"

"I just can't accept it!" Su Liya felt even less confident.

Originally, Liu Zhiya alone made her feel defeated, and now discovering there was also an identical Liu Zhiying, she felt like she had a mix of jumbled emotions, very sour.

Liu Zhiya was also holding back frustration; she had seen Su Liya alight from Chen Cheng's car, and the rumors on campus added to the narrative.

Moreover, after Chen Cheng treated Liu Zhiya to a meal in response, many thought she was merely a canary kept by Chen Cheng, while the more well-to-do Su Liya, who was driven to and from school by a nanny, was seen as Chen Cheng's official girlfriend.

"Yeah, I am Liu Zhiya."

She stepped forward, her presence in the room outpacing the bubbling hotpot.

"So what?" Su Liya, naturally defiant and spoiled since childhood, glared back at Liu Zhiya, "You know the uncle, does that mean I don't?"

And that afternoon, the Liu sisters' resolve to "advance and retreat together" played its role.

Liu Zhiying calmly stated, "So what if you know him?"

Everyone's gaze turned to this young girl still using crutches, "Who doesn't know Brother Cheng?"

Liu Zhiya was also shocked; Liu Zhiying's demeanor was completely different from usual.

"My sister Xiao Ying has done nothing wrong to you, and has never spoken ill of you at school," Liu Zhiying continued, "Ask yourself, am I right?"

Su Liya was taken aback by Liu Zhiying's sudden interrogation, not expecting such strength from her seemingly frail appearance.

"I... I..."

Liu Zhiying turned and looked deeply at Chen Cheng, "Brother Cheng, we came to see you today. Since you're fine now, we'll just..."

"Enough."

The deep voice quieted the room instantly, only the sound of bubbling soup remained.

Chen Cheng took a deep breath, "Since you're here, sit down and eat. Can't we talk things out nicely?"

He looked at Su Liya, "Liya, Xiao Ya has no hostility, she is very simple."

Then turning to Liu Zhiya, "Xiao Ya, if you've heard something at school or felt aggrieved, you should tell me privately instead of embarrassing me here."

He paused, "But if you two continue to argue and make a scene, I'll have Xiao Hai come right now to take both of you back."

After saying this, he headed to the dining table, saying, "All of you, come sit."

It was everyone's first time seeing Chen Cheng angry. Even though he spoke calmly, his undeniably firm tone conveyed his authority when upset.

Xia Yubing and Tong Jialu, naturally obedient, hurried back to their seats.

Hoshino Mika stealthily tugged at Su Liya's arm, whispering softly, "Liya, be good, don't make Chen Cheng angry."

She then gave Su Liya a meaningful look before finally sitting back down.