However, Liu Shiqing was not one to be idle. Since he felt bored and uncomfortable in the Guo's quadrangle, he decided to engage in something more entertaining. Liu Shiqing dialed Dai Guobin, Yang Jianbin, Ding Chongxiang, and Mao Sixian to invite them for a gathering.
Dai Guobin and Yang Jianbin never expected Liu Shiqing to be in Yanjing at this time, and without hesitation, agreed to join him for drinks and dinner. Ding Chongxiang and Mao Sixian, of course, wouldn't refuse an invitation from their boss. Liu Shiqing also specifically asked them to bring their families along for a cheerful gathering.
After making the calls, Liu Shiqing found Guo Qianrong who was caught up with her siblings. Among her cousins, despite not being the oldest, Guo Qianrong was the prettiest and smartest one, and was very popular among them. As they didn't gather very often throughout the year, Guo Qianrong tolerated their chatter, inadvertently neglecting her boyfriend.