Pei Shanshan finished speaking and unconsciously glanced at Jiang Ran, only to see Jiang Ran’s eyes filled with amusement.

Seeing Jiang Ran like this, Pei Shanshan knew that Jiang Ran was very satisfied with her recent performance.

Although Pei Shanshan is quite confident in herself, gaining Jiang Ran’s affirmation made her feel more at ease.

Jiang Ran understood this, which was why she nodded at her.

After all, Pei Shanshan is just a seventeen-year-old girl.

In such settings, affirmation and encouragement are necessary.

Although the two interacted only through eye contact, they did not intentionally hide it from anyone, so everyone present actually saw their exchange of glances.

The introductions were all done, and if no one spoke up, it would lead to awkward silence.

If it really went silent, it would be awkward.

After all, it’s already somewhat awkward for two unfamiliar families to sit together for a meal; if it goes silent, it would be even more awkward.

Fortunately, business people are often quite articulate and have some social skills.

In such situations, they generally avoid awkward silences.

Qin Shengping, who hadn’t spoken up yet, chuckled as he began to speak.

"I heard from Qin Hai that Xiao Chuan made new friends. I myself enjoy meeting new friends, so I asked him to arrange this meal together where we can chat. Hopefully, you don’t find this too abrupt?"

Pei Baoshan waved it away, "What’s abrupt about this? Our family has just arrived in beishi not long ago, and we don’t know many people. We also hope to meet more people, gather together for meals, drink tea, so life wouldn’t be too boring."

In Jiang Ran’s impression, Pei Baoshan is actually someone who doesn’t really like to talk.

If he can avoid speaking, he usually does.

Most of the time, it’s Wang Cuilan who speaks.

In this setting, Pei Baoshan actively speaking surprised Jiang Ran while feeling it was right on cue.

Pei Baoshan is a father; in such settings, he needs to support his daughter.

Maybe due to living another lifetime, Jiang Ran feels although she is just Pei Shanshan’s sister-in-law, she often views Pei Shanshan from the perspective of an elder.

Now seeing Pei Baoshan like this, she felt relieved and happy.

The fact that Pei Baoshan doesn’t like talking doesn’t mean he’s unable to talk.

Currently, Pei Baoshan and Qin Shengping, who is an old hand in business, were having a good conversation.

Not only them, but Wang Cuilan and Sun Xiaoli were also conversing.

They were seated next to each other, making it convenient to talk.

Jiang Ran glanced around and saw Qin Chuan chatting with Pei Yang.

Jiang Ran thought Qin Chuan wanted to talk to Pei Shanshan, but between Qin Chuan and Pei Shanshan sat Pei Yang.

Qin Chuan had no choice but to speak with Pei Yang.

However, it wasn’t a difficult situation.

Qin Chuan and Pei Yang are of similar age, and as long as boys at this age are outgoing and cheerful, they can generally get along.

Listening to their conversation, Jiang Ran noticed their topics shifted quickly.

They were just talking about school and studying, and now they’re discussing basketball.

Isn’t it common for boys at this age who have encountered basketball to like it?

In the exuberant youthful years, of course, it’s on the basketball court that they should sweat it out.