The waiter led Su Zhengxing to a private room on the second floor and respectfully handed him the menu.

"Please order, sir."

Su Zhengxing took the menu and put it aside, then looked up at the waiter and asked, "Did your boss come to the restaurant today?"

"I don't know, sir. You should order first. There are a lot of people eating at this time, and the kitchen is very busy. After you order, you will have to wait a while for the food to be served."

Seeing the waiter shake his head, Su Zhengxing asked again, "Is your boss Jiang Shuyue?"

"I'm sorry, sir, your question is unrelated to the food. I have no comment," the waiter replied sternly and politely.

Su Zhengxing pressed further, "Was that plaque downstairs a gift from the Emperor?"

Su Zhengxing had heard that the title of "Number One Building Under Heaven" was bestowed by the Emperor.

When asked about the imperial plaque, the waiter smiled and replied, "Sir, you have a good eye. That was indeed bestowed by His Majesty."

"real?"

Su Zhengxing's blood was boiling. No wonder Yue'er was so rich; she really had caught the Emperor's eye.

This incredible wealth meant the Su family was about to turn their fortunes around. Su Zhengxing was extremely excited, as if gold had fallen from the sky and hit him on the head.

Seeing that Su Zhengxing was constantly inquiring about his employer and showed no intention of ordering, the waiter bowed slightly respectfully and said, "Please take your time looking at the menu, sir. I'll come back in a bit."

At this time, the restaurant was serving customers, and he still had to go to the lobby to wait and settle other guests.

Su Zhengxing was so happy he was dizzy. He waved his hand generously, "Wait! Just bring two of your signature dishes. I can't eat any more than that by myself."

Su Zhengxing was so engrossed in his joy that he completely forgot his son's and wife's instructions.

The waiter had seen countless people, and he couldn't help but feel that this customer's demeanor today didn't seem like that of a wealthy person.

He patiently advised, "Sir, it's best to order from the menu. The restaurant's signature dishes may not suit your taste."

Su Zhengxing impatiently pushed the menu away, "You're so long-winded. Just serve it when I tell you to."

That manner was truly that of a wealthy person. The waiter hurriedly took the menu, saying, "Please wait a moment, sir, I'll go and arrange it right away."

The waiter brewed a pot of tea for Su Zhengxing and then left.

Su Zhengxing was the only one left in the private room. He picked up his teacup and took a sip.

The tea soup is sweet and fragrant. It slowly slides from the tip of the tongue into the throat, giving people a silky and refreshing feeling, just like a dragonfly drinking the morning dew in summer. It is refreshing and leaves a lasting impression.

"Excellent tea," Su Zhengxing couldn't help but praise.

He had tasted this kind of fine tea when his father was still alive. Although he hadn't tasted it for many years, he could still tell the difference with just one sip.

His excitement did not make him forget the purpose of his visit. After taking two big gulps of tea, he got up and walked out the door.

As soon as I stepped onto the veranda of the private room, I could smell the aroma of food from the next private room.

Just then, footsteps sounded, and two handsome waiters brought dishes upstairs.

Su Zhengxing took a half step back and heard the sound of bowls and plates clattering next door, followed by the sound of a door closing.

He guessed that the waiter had brought out the dishes, so he quickly chased after him.

"Wait a minute, Brother Er."

The two waiters stopped and turned around. "What can I do for you, sir?"

Su Zhengxing puffed out his chest and slightly raised his chin. "I am your boss's uncle. Which of you two should go and inform Yue'er to come over?"

The two waiters exchanged a glance, one of them looking troubled: "This... sir, we're really sorry, we're just waiters, we really can't pass on this message."

Everyone knows that the owner's surname is Su. Whether this person is really the owner's maternal uncle or not, the waiters don't really care. They are just following orders from the manager and are only concerned with doing their jobs well and serving the restaurant's customers.

Su Zhengxing didn't expect the waiter at the restaurant to be so well-trained, completely ignoring his attempts to engage.

His eyes darted around, and a plan immediately came to him. "Fine, don't pass on the message. Just give me a jar of good wine."

"Yes, sir! Please wait a moment, I'll go get it right away."

The two waiters, as if granted a pardon, bowed slightly and ran away.

A moment later, the food and wine were served.

The waiter put down the dishes he was holding and introduced them: "Sir, these are our restaurant's signature dishes: Braised Four Treasures in Golden Sauce and Honey-Glazed Goose. Please enjoy."

Another waiter carefully placed the wine jar down. "We don't have the best 'Xifeng Wine' in the restaurant today, but this 'Bifen Wine' is also quite good. It has a mellow taste and a unique fragrance. You can try a glass first, and if you are not satisfied, you can change to another wine."

Su Zhengxing eagerly picked up his wine glass and said to the waiter, "Pour me a glass and have a taste."

The wine jar was opened, releasing a rich and fragrant aroma.

Just smelling the aroma made Su Zhengxing's stomach rumble with anticipation.

Good wine leaves a pleasant aftertaste.

"Good wine, really good wine. No need to change it, I'll take this jar." Su Zhengxing said, taking the jar and pouring himself a drink.

Seeing that the guests were satisfied, the waiters said "Enjoy your meal, sir" and left.

As they left the private room, a waiter said nervously, "This guest is really strange. Is he out of his mind?"

“I also felt something was off. If I said he was trying to make connections randomly, then what he said sounded so real.”

"Most people come to restaurants to entertain guests, but this is the first time I've seen someone order good wine and food for themselves."

Several waiters whispered among themselves as they went downstairs.

In the private room.

Su Zhengxing went from savoring the wine to thoroughly enjoying it. The wine was so fragrant and mellow, and accompanied by the melodious music, he couldn't stop drinking it, one cup after another.

In less than 15 minutes, the food and wine on the table were completely devoured.

He let out a burp, stood up, and swayed as he walked downstairs.

"Check...check out."

Seeing that he was swaying and his tongue was almost unable to flow, Hu Qing quickly went forward and led him to sit down at a table in the hall.

The waiter handed over the menu. "Sir, your total bill is one tael and three hundred coins."

"This, so much?" Su Zhengxing tucked his hands into his sleeves and leaned back in his armchair, showing no intention of paying.

The waiter skillfully read out the cost of the dishes, the wine, and the private room, one by one. "Sir, please check again carefully. I haven't made any mistakes."

"It doesn't matter if the calculation is wrong, these are all restaurants owned by the Su family."

Hu Qing frowned slightly, thinking to himself:

Did I run into someone trying to dine and dash today?

"Would you like cash or banknotes, sir?" Hu Qing asked neither servilely nor arrogantly.

Su Zhengxing acted as if he were a dead pig that wasn't afraid of boiling water.

Raising her left eyebrow, she said, "What did I just say? I told you to call my niece over, but you kept making excuses. This debt must be settled by Yue'er herself."

The cashier grew impatient, glancing at Hu Qing before turning to the slightly tipsy Su Zhengxing and saying, "Sir, please don't make things difficult for me. You can settle your bill first and then go find your niece."

Hu Qing smiled and said, "Every penny of silver earned in the restaurant is recorded in the accounts. We keep public and private matters separate. Please understand."

"No way. To tell you the truth, if I don't see Yueya today, I'll stay at the restaurant."

Hu Qing: "..."

Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, a clear and melodious voice rang out, "Report to the authorities that someone is dining and dashing at Juxian Pavilion."