"Xu Ping told me you work at the Zhou Group?"
Seeing this, Xu Ping wiped his face and said to his brother, "Brother, he's my classmate. He's always had excellent grades, and his family's financial situation isn't much different from ours."
He paused for a moment.
Xu Ping, realizing that Zhou Yi hadn't called his family, lowered his head and said to his brother, "Brother, he... he's been left here without any money either, I..."
"Could you...could you lend him the money first, and then he can pay you back later?" A family like his doesn't have the right to ask for or give money.
Xu Ping felt very bad and deliberately kept his voice very low.
The classmates in the distance didn't hear what Xu Ping was saying to his brother, but Zhou Yi, who was standing next to the two, heard Xu Ping's words and felt a warm feeling in his heart.
However, he remained silent, waiting to see Xu Ping's brother's reaction.
Xu Ping's older brother was taken aback for a moment. He was very happy that Xu Ping had made a friend at school.
only......
Xu Ping has to use his credit card to pay for his meals. Although his monthly salary is not low, it can never cover the family's expenses.
Seeing Xu Ping's pleading eyes, Xu Ping's brother finally nodded and said gently to Zhou Yi, "Logically speaking, you are my brother's friend, so I should treat you."
"But due to my family situation, I'm sorry, I can only lend you this money."
"I've taken the day off. If you don't mind, I can take a taxi home for you later." Although he couldn't afford the meal, he could afford the taxi fare.
Zhou Yi confirmed it.
This is the person who helped Su Qingjiao manage the company in her past life.
Although his demeanor has changed, his way of dealing with people remains the same. Back at the annual ceremony, it was because Su Qingjiao stood up for him that he repaid her kindness.
Zhou Yi smiled slightly, a thought forming in his mind: "You'll be attending the Zhou Group's annual meeting, right?"
Xu Ping's brother was surprised that Zhou Yi suddenly brought up this matter. He nodded, but his expression became somewhat unnatural as he thought about the meeting that had just taken place.
"Yes, after all, I am also a part of the Zhou Group."
Not wanting to expose his embarrassing actions at the company, he changed the subject, took out his credit card, and prepared to swipe it and leave.
Zhou Yi stopped him: "No need to swipe anymore."
"This meal is on me."
"Need not......."
Everyone was already watching the scene at the door, and when Zhou Yi actually said he would go first, a mocking look immediately appeared on their faces.
He invited him?
Can he afford it?
He was about to mock Zhou Yi for still pretending.
The next second, Zhou Yi took out a card and handed it to the waiter, stopping Xu Ping and his brother from stepping forward: "Swipe the card, I've already paid for his meal."
"Oh, and also the three set meals I asked you to pack earlier."
Everyone was stunned, their eyes wide, eager to see Zhou Yi's attempt to show off fail. Perhaps he was just using an empty card to try and impress the crowd.
See? The waiter's smile will definitely fall off soon.
Let's see how Zhou Yi lies later.
They'll definitely say they took the wrong card, right?
Everyone thought to themselves that Zhou Yi's family was poor and couldn't even afford to pay for their own meals.
I also have to pay for Xu Ping's meals and pack those three takeout meals.
Can--
Their eyes widened as they watched the waiter enter the amount, and then, to their astonishment, a bill appeared on the POS machine.
The entire room erupted in cheers: "No way! Tens of thousands of yuan! The fee was actually deducted successfully?"
"Am I seeing things? Zhou Yi actually paid? How could he possibly have the money to pay? Didn't Miss Su say his family was dirt poor?"
"Is the POS machine broken? Zhou Yi couldn't possibly have any money!"
They couldn't believe that Zhou Yi could pay a bill of tens of thousands of yuan in one go.
How terrifying this must be for an ordinary student!
The waiter smiled and tore off the bill for Zhou Yi to sign, saying, "Dear VIP, you have been charged 34,940 yuan. Please sign here."
"The items you wish to take are already at the front desk; you can go down and pick them up directly."
At this moment, all the students felt as if they had been struck by lightning, as if a giant had slapped them across the face, leaving them dizzy and with ringing ears. For a moment, no one spoke.
More than 30,000 yuan!!!
Zhou Yi was actually able to afford more than 30,000 yuan.
Isn't his family very poor?
Isn't he the nanny's son?
Xu Ping looked at Zhou Yi with a mixture of surprise and suspicion.
Xu Ping's eyes flickered slightly. Having been bullied in the workplace for many years, he had developed the ability to read people and expressions, unlike students who only looked at the surface. This Zhou Yi seemed to be more than he appeared.
Zhou Yi's surname is Zhou, the same as the Zhou Group?
Xu Ping panicked: "This, this, Zhou Yi, your family isn't well-off either, how can you pay for this? No, no."
"I'll still return the money to you."
Hearing his younger brother looking anxious and worried beside him, Xu Ping thought to himself, "I thought his family was poor." He sighed inwardly, "My silly brother."
Zhou Yi is clearly no ordinary person!
At first I didn't notice, but now that I look closely, I realize that this person covered in custom-made fabric is no ordinary person.
"How many times have I told you? Why won't you listen? I've already said I'd treat you."
"The three takeout portions are also a gift for you. Just pick them up at the front desk later." Zhou Yi turned his gaze away from Xu Ping's brother. He had watched the show long enough, and Zhou Yi was about to leave.
Xu Ping's brother, however, took the initiative to extend his hand to introduce himself.
"Hello, I am Xu Ping's older brother—Xu Yan."
"Thank you for treating my brother to dinner today. Otherwise, I would have had to use my credit card to pay for the meal."
"You've helped us so much. I'll definitely treat you to a meal when I get paid next time. Please don't refuse. We'd love to thank you for helping us out today."
Zhou Yi glanced thoughtfully at Xu Yan. As expected of someone capable of becoming the second-in-command of the Zhou Group, his keen insight alone surpassed that of many others.
Then look at Xu Ping, whose eyes are both clear and foolish...
Zhou Yi: "......."
How can there be such a huge difference between people?
Zhou Yi nodded, about to speak.
The restaurant manager walked over with a black card in his hand and presented it to Zhou Yi.
"Hello Mr. Zhou Yi, I am the store manager. This is our platinum card, presented to you, our valued guest. All purchases made by the cardholder at our store are free."
The restaurant manager gave a vague explanation, but did not elaborate on whether every meal was completely free.
Rumors circulate that the Black Pearl Restaurant treats all customers equally, and there are no discounts even if a customer spends millions at the restaurant in one go.
In the decades since the Black Pearl Restaurant opened, including Zhou Yi's recent event, only three platinum cards have been given out in Luzhou.
Therefore, many people are unaware that Black Pearl actually offers a Platinum Card.
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