On Jintong West Alley, about 20 meters from the Lightyear Coffee Shop, there is an Audi parked on the side of the road.
Audis are generally low-key cars, not known for their extravagance, and are often driven by government agencies. However, this particular car had a very conspicuous license plate, ending in 00001.
In the back of the carriage, a man holding a cane asked in a slightly deep voice, "Is the young lady very close to them?"
In the driver's seat, the experienced driver, wearing white gloves and with graying temples, replied to the rearview mirror, "It seems so, sir. It's clear that Miss has been very happy lately and has matured a lot."
The man in the back row stroked the dragon carving on his cane and said in a deep voice, "Then, please take care of him."
"yes."
Then, the experienced driver started the car and drove away.
Jin Xiangyu booked a private room at Yunhaiyao Restaurant, and a small incident occurred when they sat down.
Jin Xiangyu, as the host and the eldest person, should be seated in the main seat. Several members of the coffee shop also thought so. However, the owner, with a more flexible mind, wanted to treat the V-VIPs as honored guests.
V-VIPs don't care where they sit. "As long as I'm closest to the aroma of coffee, I'm perfectly comfortable."
Lan Shan didn't want to be near Miss Zhao because he had never been so close to a girl before and felt very uncomfortable. But under the boss's intimidation and the gossip of the others, he gave in.
In the end, Zhao Jiening got her wish, sitting next to Lan Shan on her left and Xue Qiandai on her right. Qin Shu sat next to Xue Qiandai. Jian Yan resolutely refused to sit next to Qin Shu, so Yuan Mu and Qin Shu's territories were adjacent.
After the food was served, Jin Xiangyu tried to liven things up by making a circle. "Thank you all for your contributions to the coffee shop. Dai Dai's joining has brought a lot of energy to the place. I also want to thank the families for their support. I'd like to propose a toast to everyone."
The wine is a rice wine, a specialty of Yunnan. It's sweet, cool, and full of rice aroma. Xue Qiandai's eyes lit up after taking a sip.
"Sister Yu, let's skip the drinking culture and just enjoy ourselves," Xue Qiandai said, finishing her cup of rice wine.
Since they were all young, Jin Xiangyu was quite relaxed. "Take good care of your families, especially Lan Shan."
I was inexplicably recommended Blue Mountain beer, and I'm really fascinated by it.
The steamed chicken was served, and Lanshan, receiving the signal, ladled a small bowl for Ms. Zhao. Zhao Jiening picked all the chicken meat into Lanshan's bowl. "I've been playing a game lately, and I think chickens are really cute, so I've decided I won't eat chicken anymore."
The Gejiu pig's trotters arrived, and Lan Shan used serving chopsticks to pick up a piece for Miss Zhao. Zhao Jiening then put another piece into Lan Shan's bowl, saying, "I'm afraid of the saying 'like cures like,' and it'll turn into pig's trotters."
So Lan Shan stopped picking at his food, but Zhao Jiening didn't stop. She picked up the Dai-style grilled tilapia for him; the hand-shredded beef with red peppers, and the beef for him; the Dengnuo ham and melon, and the ham for him. She even gave him the carrots and cilantro from the Zhuangyuan Rice Noodles.
Everyone looked at the small mountain in the Blue Mountain bowl and exchanged bewildered glances.
Does the height of the mountain correlate with the depth of love?
Only Jian Yan couldn't help but ask, "Miss Zhao, are you... a picky eater?"
Zhao Jiening coughed awkwardly; she really was a picky eater. "Hehe, you found out."
During the meal, Yuan Mu was rather reserved, and Jian Yan served him a lot of food, always responding with a sweet smile.
Qin Shu, who had inadvertently gotten involved, raised his glass and said, "Brother Yuan, I was presumptuous before. Jian Xiaoyan and I are just ordinary friends, please don't mind."
Yuan Mu really wanted to say, "Can you please stop calling me Jian Xiaoyan all the time? You've taken my special nickname!" But he just smiled and said, "Jian Yan is a good girl, I can understand."
Qin Shu: "..."
Alright, let's not say anything more and drink up first.
Seeing others in pairs, Xue Qiandai thought of Huo Meiren, who was not present, and realized she didn't even have anyone to serve her food. She started drinking rice wine quietly, which resulted in her getting drunk.
The meal is over.
Yuan Mu said to Jian Yan privately, "Can we take a walk together tonight? There's something I want to talk to you about."
Jian Yan's heart pounded. Was he going to confess his feelings? But looking at Xue Qiandai's flushed face and limp body, she was caught in a dilemma. "Dai Dai, are you alright?"
With her eyes glazed over from the alcohol, Xue Qiandai was in a daze. She shushed him and mouthed, "Go on a date, I'm fine."
Qin Shu immediately replied, "I'll take Junior Sister Dai Dai back, don't worry."
Zhao Jiening refused to leave alone, her expressive eyes gazing intently at Lan Shan. Lan Shan ignored her.
Jin Xiangyu had no choice but to agree, "Lan Ka, could you see Miss Zhao off? It's dangerous for a girl to walk alone at night."
Lan Shan almost blurted out, "She's like a wolf or a tiger, I'm the one in danger!" You Duoduo even gave him a "good luck" gesture.
Finally, everyone went home, with their families protecting the flowers.
The CBD was less bustling than usual after the rain. Zhao Jiening walked onto the overpass, her arms resting on the railing, the night breeze gently ruffling her long hair. Lan Shan had no choice but to accompany her.
"Ru Feng, the night is so beautiful, and you're accompanied by a beautiful woman. Why don't you seem happy at all?" the girl asked bluntly.
Lan Shan was taken aback; such a narcissistic person was a rare sight. "I'm not used to you calling me Ru Feng. Besides, I ate too much meat tonight and don't feel well."
Zhao Jiening picked all the meat for him. "I think you're too thin."
Lan Shan flexed his biceps, offering no silent rebuttal. "You should go home." Under the streetlights, the girl's eyes were gentle, quite different from the sharp edge he'd seen when they first met. He added, almost as if possessed, "Don't just stroll around with men."
Zhao Jiening blurted out, "Are you a casual person? You're the Coffee Prince!"
Blue Mountain: "..."
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