Chapter 59 The Taste of Money
The octagonal wooden palace lantern emits soft light and shadow, and the ink plum painting on the Chinese screen is elegant and refined, with an antique charm.
A Kunqu opera performer was singing for them individually in the front, her voice melodious and graceful, like a clear spring flowing in the mountains.
Tan Chenge and Li Qi sat upright, trying their best to appear calm and composed on the surface, but inside they felt like countless deer were running wildly, so excited that they almost screamed.
This is a restaurant with an average cost of 10,000 yuan per person!
It feels like the air is filled with the smell of money!
The two looked at each other with hidden and excited expression.
Thank you to the museum, thank you to the young lady, and thank you to the young lady’s brother!
Otherwise, you won’t be able to afford it even if you work for the rest of your life!
Ming Zhao's tone was cheerful and his voice was crisp. "Order the most expensive ones. Don't save money for my brother."
He looks like his elbows are completely bent outward.
The man still appears cold and indifferent on the surface, but if you look closely, you will find that there is an imperceptible doting in his eyes.
Tan Chenge's eyes always couldn't help but secretly glance at the brother and sister opposite him.
One is mature and steady, the other is delicate and noble.
The man had a hair tie around his wrist and was helping the girl tie up her long hair.
Help, can God give her a good brother?
Chen Su stared at the menu in front of him in silence.
A few dishes are almost his monthly salary.
Chen Su knew in his heart that if it weren't for Ming Zhao, he would not have the qualifications to sit at the same table with Zhou Tingyun.
However, what was most intuitive and irritating to him at this moment were the price figures attached to the dishes on the menu.
It was as if a natural chasm separated him.
After all these years of hard work, Chen Su quickly understood Zhou Tingyun's intentions.
He deliberately laid this huge gap nakedly before him in the most indifferent and arrogant way, as if exposing his self-esteem to the scorching sun.
Chen Su's face turned slightly blue.
I just gave the young lady a few candies and didn't do anything inappropriate. Why should I be humiliated like this?
He didn't show anything, but calmly started the conversation and talked to Ming Zhao about work.
When they were talking excitedly, Zhou Tingyun just listened without interrupting them.
Occasionally, he would look at the girl, and when he saw some hair falling down, he would naturally reach out and gently tuck those strands behind her ears.
Chen Su saw this and said meaningfully, "It's rare to see siblings get along so well."
Zhou Tingyun's voice is steady and his tone is natural, "Xiaoguai has been sticking to me since he was young."
"..." Ming Zhao felt inexplicably ashamed, his ears gradually became hot, and he couldn't help but kick Zhou Tingyun lightly.
The man tilted his head slightly, his eyes filled with confusion as he asked, "What's wrong?"
Why are you pretending? Ming Zhao glared at him secretly, "...It's okay."
After the meal, Zhou Tingyun’s secretary gave both girls gifts, both of which were the latest models of bags, to thank them for their care.
Tan Chenge and Li Qi's eyes instantly burst with excitement and joy, and their eyes, which were full of class spirit, were shining. This is a limited edition package!
I feel so happy inside, I just want to ask the young lady if she needs any followers, I will definitely take good care of her!
On Chen Su's side, the secretary handed him an exquisite box.
Zhou Tingyun was sitting there, and when he saw him take it, a faint smile appeared on his face.
The man's voice was gentle, "Thank you for comforting Xiaoguai. This is the candy from the Sanqiuting family. I hope you can try it."
What!
When Li Qi heard the three words "Sanqiuting", he was deeply shocked.
That’s a famous old brand in North City, and you may not be able to buy it even if you have money.
Chen Su's face, which he had been trying to maintain calmly, now looked like white porcelain with a tiny crack suddenly appearing on it.
The other party's ridicule is already obvious.
Those in power always kill people invisibly. Beneath their gentle and tolerant appearance lies an unfathomable indifference.
At the door, his jawline tightened as he watched the two people leave.
The man always holds the girl's waist lightly, which seems natural, but it inadvertently reveals a sense of possessiveness.
Ming Zhao was unaware of the undercurrents involved, and just obediently got into the car with Zhou Tingyun.
Later, when she went to the museum to finish her work, Chen Su became even colder and refused to talk to her unless necessary.
Although Ming Zhao was a little confused, he didn't care too much.
He really didn't know much about the case, and it wasn't good to always trouble others, so she decided to ask Zhou Tingyun.
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A few days later, at the Zhou family's old house.
In the courtyard, the ground lights on both sides of the winding path have been lit. Ming Zhaozheng and Zhou Tingyun are happily sharing interesting things at work and mention Chen Su.
He said he had been acting a little strange lately and he didn't know what had happened.
Zhou Tingyun knew it well, and diverted her attention with a few casual words.
The parrot's clear chirping was particularly loud in the dark night.
The moment he saw Mr. Zhou, Ming Zhao panicked and immediately shook off his hand that was clasped with Zhou Tingyun, as if he was guilty.
Her movements were too big, and Old Zhou glanced at her strangely, not understanding what this girl was doing. He turned his head and continued to tease the parrot in the cage.
The parrot had bright and beautiful feathers. It jumped around in the cage and imitated human speech from time to time.
The man standing next to her had a dull expression on his face and his emotions were unclear.
On an early winter night, the cold wind made the branches tremble, and the bare branches hung in the sky. However, it was warm inside, and the air exuded a lazy and comfortable feeling.
Mingzhao snuggled in Zhou Tingyun's arms, his furry hair rubbing against his chin.
She whispered, "Can I ask you a question?"
Zhou Tingyun kissed the tip of her nose, "What?"
A look of hesitation appeared on the girl's face. She opened her mouth several times, as if she was mustering up the courage to say something.
But when the words came to his lips, they seemed to be choked by something and he closed his mouth silently.
Zhou Tingyun did not rush her, but waited patiently, his hand gently stroking her back.
Finally, she spoke up, "It's about... your parents."
Hearing this, the man was silent for a moment.
There seemed to be some complex emotions flashing in his eyes, and he only said, "Sorry, Zhao Zhao."
Ming Zhao bit his lip and didn't dare to ask any further questions.
She could understand that this was his personal privacy, but if the accident she had seen before was indeed related to his family, it meant that both Mommy and he knew what had happened.
Ming Zhao felt uncomfortable as he was the only one who was kept in the dark. He turned around silently and faced Zhou Tingyun with his back.
She felt a little lost and aggrieved.
Zhou Tingyun naturally noticed it. He reached out and gently placed his hand on Mingzhao's shoulder, slowly turning her body over so that she was facing him again.
He coaxed her softly, his voice low and gentle, "Baby, I'll tell you about this later, okay."
Since that was what he said, Ming Zhao nodded reluctantly, even though he didn't know when it would be in the future.
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