"Of course! Of course!" Xia Xue replied with a smile, "President Shu's dietary preferences should naturally be taken into account. This was our oversight. We will follow Secretary Gao's arrangement and readjust the menu."
Her words seemed calm and collected, but her heart was filled with sorrow, secretly lamenting the dishes that had been ordered but could not be returned.
He sighed even more, saying that ordering food again would mean spending money all over again, and that this Secretary Gao was clearly no pushover; she would definitely order food without any restraint.
Such a series of events will inevitably cause great trouble for the Xia Group's economy.
Sensing the subtle tension, Wu Tian quietly got up, made an excuse to leave the private room, and went straight to the cashier's counter of Qi Hui Restaurant.
Although he was reluctant to use the power he brought from Prison Dragon Island, he couldn't care less about that in order to help Xia Xue.
Judging from Xia Xue's subtle expression just now, the situation of the Xia Group is not very optimistic.
That makes sense, considering that the Xia Group had been suppressed by the Qin family for a long time and was on the verge of bankruptcy. Although they have recently cooperated with the Jin family of Rongzhou, the situation certainly cannot be changed immediately.
For Xia Xue to have absolute dominance in the Xia Group, it is not only necessary to have him exert military intimidation, but more importantly, to have Xia Xue's own image.
As soon as he arrived at the cashier, a prominent window popped up on the computer.
The cashier in front of the counter immediately stood up straight and said with unprecedented gentleness and humility, "Honorable VIP member, Mr. Wu Tian, welcome to our store. I am your personal service representative, Xiao Tian. Whatever your needs, Xiao Tian will do his best to meet them."
As she spoke, her eyes were filled with admiration.
To become a VIP member of the Qi family, this person is no ordinary individual.
Upon hearing this, Wu Tian's brows furrowed in surprise, and he immediately asked, "Supreme Member? What does that mean?"
Xiao Tian's smile grew even brighter as she patiently explained, "VIP members enjoy the same prestigious status as Chairman Qi. Every purchase you make here is a great honor for us, and it's all free."
Wu Tian's heart stirred slightly, and the "Chairman Qi" mentioned by Xiao Tian made him suddenly realize something.
It turns out that the Qi family is behind this restaurant, and their Chairman Qi must be Qi Yunfeng.
Qi Yunfeng said he wouldn't help Wu Tian for the sake of the Qi family's safety, but he secretly befriended him in another way.
After understanding the reason, a meaningful smile appeared on his lips. Qi Yunfeng was indeed a man who knew how to seize the moment.
That's good, because he won't have to use the power on Dragon Prison Island.
In an instant, he smiled broadly at Xiao Tian and said, "Thank you for your kindness. Please convey my thanks to Senior Qi. I will pay for the private room."
Seeing Wu Tian smiling so brightly at her, Xiao Tian felt very pleased and quickly returned the greeting, saying, "Please take care, sir. We hope you enjoy your meal here!"
As soon as Wu Tian entered the private room, she swiftly reported Wu Tian's situation to the lobby manager.
Upon first hearing this, the lobby manager's expression faltered slightly, but quickly turned to joy.
He knew that if he could satisfy this distinguished member, he would surely gain favor from the higher-ups.
Just as he was about to use all his skills to find an opportunity to provide Wu Tian with more attentive service, he saw the waiter come out with a menu in his hand.
He strode forward, puzzled: "Weren't the dishes in this private room pre-ordered? Why do we have to order before the food has even been served?"
The waiter shrugged slightly, saying helplessly, "It's all because of that Manager Shu. Don't you know his temperament? He's definitely using the pretext of taking orders to get some 'special treatment' in reality. I think this customer is going to become his 'fat sheep'."
The lobby manager took the menu and found that almost everything ordered was the restaurant's most expensive item.
He could only smile wryly, thinking to himself, "Old Shu, why did you provoke him? This time you're going to pay a heavy price for it."
Inside the private room, Wu Tian leisurely returned to his seat. His gaze swept over Xia Xue's slightly melancholy face, and quietly, he gently touched her cool little hand with his fingertips, offering a tender and imperceptible comfort, as if a spring breeze had gently soothed the ripples in her heart.
Xia Xue's heart gradually calmed down in the warmth transmitted from Wu Tian's palm. She forced a smile, a smile that, though faint, contained resilience and gratitude, like a ray of sunshine in winter, not intense, but warming the heart.
Soon, waiters filed in, and plates of delicacies were laid out on the long table like works of art, colorful and fragrant.
However, faced with this table full of delicacies, Xia Xue's expression showed no joy at all. Instead, it became even more solemn, and her heart trembled slightly involuntarily, as if each dish weighed a ton on her shoulders.
At this moment, Xia Xue's inner pain was beyond words. This table of luxury was perhaps an expense that the Xia Group could not easily digest.
Seeing this, Shu Xiaoping smiled knowingly and asked with feigned concern, "Is Chairman Xia feeling unwell? You look a little pale."
Xia Xue took a deep breath, forcing herself to remain calm, and replied with a wry smile, "No...it's nothing..."
Her words revealed untold hardships and sacrifices.
All those present were elites who had seen countless people, so Xia Xue's emotional changes naturally did not escape their notice.
They knew perfectly well that behind this grand event lay Xia Xue's deep affection and responsibility for the group.
However, no one questioned it, simply because it was Xia Xue's choice, and they only needed to comply without worrying about paying the bill.
Only Xiao Cai's expression was exactly the same as Xia Xue's; her loyalty and concern for the company were self-evident.
In this lavish banquet, she appeared remarkably simple and sincere.
Wu Tian noticed everyone's expressions and then picked up his chopsticks, saying, "Now that all the dishes are served, let's get started."
As he spoke, he carefully picked up a piece of crystal-clear shark fin for Xia Xue, his eyes full of tenderness and understanding.
Seeing this, Shu Xiaoping's lips curled into a meaningful sneer, then he laughed heartily: "Since Chairman Xia's husband has spoken, then let's get started. Thank you for your hospitality, Chairman Xia!"
His words were a subtle mix of sarcasm towards Wu Tian and lighthearted teasing towards Xia Xue.
Just then, the door to the private room quietly opened, and an elegant figure stepped in, dressed in a well-tailored suit, like a gentleman arriving under the moonlight.
He pushed the cart gently, his steps steady and rhythmic, each step seemingly sketching a gentlemanly tribute in the air.
With a warm, spring-like smile and a gentle, jade-like voice that penetrated the air and reached the hearts of everyone present, he said, "Ladies and gentlemen, excuse me, I am Ma Ming, the lobby manager of this store. This is our store's prized possession, a bottle of Moutai worth 1.5 million yuan, which I present to the distinguished Mr. Wu Tian and Ms. Xia Xue."
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