At 7 PM, a ostentatious Pagati Veyron pulled up in front of the Lightyear Coffee Shop. The door opened, and a pair of gleaming leather shoes stepped out. Zhao Jiequn straightened his collar and walked into the shop.
People inside the store craned their necks out. Jian Yan, You Duoduo, and Jin Xiangyu squeezed at the door, having never seen such a nice car in their lives.
Zhao Jiequn was taken aback by everyone's enthusiasm and exclaimed "Huh?" Then, seeing Xue Qiandai standing calmly at the back, he flashed a set of pearly white teeth and asked, "Can we go now?"
Before Xue Qiandai could answer, Jin Xiangyu pushed her forward, saying, "Okay, okay."
We've secured a super-rich client; Tiansheng's huge order is practically a piece of meat in our mouths.
Xue Qiandai gave Jian Yan a wink, "Go home first, don't wait for me."
Jian Yan whispered, "If he asks you to drink, don't drink."
"fine."
Xue Qiandai walked gracefully out of the coffee shop, and Zhao Jiequn placed his hand on his chest, making a gentlemanly invitation.
"Chinese food or Western food?" Xue Qiandai asked as she got into the passenger seat and fastened her seatbelt.
Zhao Jiequn answered without hesitation: "Western food. A new two-star French restaurant just opened in Guomao, let's go check it out."
I'd seen this Michelin two-star restaurant when I was delivering takeout; I knew without a doubt that the prices were outrageous.
Sigh, thinking about heading south to the factory soon and having to pay a large deposit, she and Jian Yan had already spent almost all their savings on renting a villa, and the coffee shop had only paid them one month's wages. Now they were practically penniless.
However, this feeling was fleeting. "What's lost can be regained," Xue Qiandai thought, understanding the situation perfectly.
"Okay! I think you need to make an appointment in advance."
"I've made plans." Since he was going to have dinner with the girl he liked, Zhao Jiequn naturally did his homework thoroughly.
The restaurant has an elegant ambiance, with crystal chandeliers hanging down, adding a touch of hazy beauty to the space.
Zhao Jiequn chose a window seat, through which he could see the light show in the geometric garden. It's important to know that this is the heart of the CBD, where land is incredibly valuable; even a small patch of garden is precious.
"Young Master Zhao, you're in high spirits!" Xue Qiandai praised. She hadn't eaten at a place like this in a long time and was feeling a bit nostalgic.
"That depends on who you're with." I can't let down the reputation of the capital's top socialite.
The waitresses are dressed fashionably, and Xue Qiandai knows the latest trends for autumn, which are perfectly reflected in their attire.
"Are there any dietary restrictions?" Xue Qiandai asked, flipping through the menu.
"random."
Xue Qiandai quickly ordered, "Lake Bourget fish, Bryce's Little Fatty Chicken, Burgundy Baked Snails, Lyon Salad, Tahiti Crème Brûlée, that's about it..."
"The Rougetie foie gras here is quite good. How can we have such delicious food without red wine? Let's also add a Pinot Noir Monastery." Zhao Jiequn's eyes darted around as he sized up Xue Qiandai.
Xue Qiandai returned the menu to the waiter, gazing at the fifteen-piece set of tableware on the table. The French were indeed elaborate and romantic.
"I'm reminded of the Sun King, who always had a great appetite. It's said that his sister-in-law Platini, who was also known for her love of food at Versailles, once said, 'I witnessed the King devour four different soups, a whole pheasant, a quail, a large platter of salad, a platter of mutton with garlic sauce, two large pieces of ham, and a platter full of desserts, fruits, and jams.'"
Zhao Jiequn laughed heartily. What a wonderful person! Platini is one, and Xue Qiandai is another. "Dai Dai, do you mind me calling you that? How come your memory is so good?"
Xue Qiandai accepted the praise with a smile, saying, "We're all foodies!"
For some reason, Zhao Jiequn found the word "foodie" particularly endearing, much like the young girl in front of him. "I've never seen a foodie with such a devilish figure as you!" He admired her without reservation, as if she were a work of art. However, he still explained, "I'm not a pervert. I see inner beauty first, and then I look at outer beauty."
Xue Qiandai didn't care; it was always better to be appreciated than to be aloof and self-admiring.
The waiter brought out the red wine. The process of opening the wine was also a pleasure to watch.
As Zhao Jiequn raised his glass, ready to drink with the beauty, Xue Qiandai stopped him, saying, "Young Master Zhao, this kind of wine is only meant to be enjoyed with the eyes."
"Then what?"
"Then, take a deep breath."
"And then what?"
"Place it back on the table with utmost reverence, and do not touch it."
"And then what?"
"Let's talk after we finish eating."
Zhao Jiequn suspected that Xue Qiandai was worried that he was a lecherous man with ill intentions, which was why she was deliberately delaying drinking.
Xue Qiandai shook her head. "Well, the highest praise the French can give to food is 'unify the table, eat first, then talk.' You've ordered so much, and we haven't even started eating yet, why are you already drinking?"
That reason is truly impressive!
Zhao Jiequn readily agreed. "Dai Dai, I feel that anyone who's with you will never be bored. You're like a book, making people always want to...keep reading."
The delicious dishes were served quickly, a truly sumptuous feast.
"Don't read me if you have delicious food in front of you." She forked a piece of Bryce's Chicken, which tasted delicious.
Zhao Jiequn, however, seemed full. "Dai Dai, actually, I'm quite envious of President Huo. If, and I mean if, I were the one who met you earlier..."
Xue Qiandai put down her knife and fork, wiped her mouth with a clean white napkin, and said, "Oh, if that were the case, you'd probably be my ex by now. You've heard, right? I didn't date the same person twice during my first two semesters of college. I was a womanizer, but I never got attached to anyone. But when I met Huo Meiren, oh, the Huo you mentioned is my Huo Meiren, I settled down. After all, there's only one Huo Meiren in this world."
Zhao Jiequn wanted to say that there was only one Zhao Jiequn in the world. But even this small attempt to probe was met with a dead end.
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