Chapter 5 The man who stammered during the meal...
The man stammered, "It's alright. After all, you made plans in advance. It was just too sudden of me."
He seemed a little embarrassed, and after saying only a few words, he ran away.
Feng Xingyun had long forgotten his initial rejection.
As they exited through the main gate, the Liu family's driver had already parked the car in front of them. Feng Xingyun glanced at it and immediately thought to himself, "It seems Liu Duanhe never expected that he would refuse."
Why? Are they really that close? Feng Xingyun didn't understand. Didn't Liu Duanhe dislike him before? Or did Liu Duanhe think he was a decent person after he saved him and want to be friends with him?
Actually, Liu Duanhe's thinking was very simple. He just felt that since they were a couple, they should naturally eat together from time to time.
He was hospitalized for half a month, and they barely contacted each other. He didn't know how other couples dated, but he knew that this was definitely not normal.
As the one in a stronger position, he naturally had to take the initiative. After all, according to the fragments he remembered, when he had the accident in the bathroom, Feng Xingyun's expression was so anxious that he looked like he was about to cry, and he threw himself on him.
It's clear that Feng Xingyun must really like him. Although Feng Xingyun always seemed quiet and aloof after he woke up, Liu Duanhe often caught him secretly staring at him, which made it obvious that he definitely liked him.
Since that's the case, if one party doesn't take the initiative, the other party naturally has to take the initiative; this should be called complementarity.
On the way here, Liu Duanhe sent the driver the location of the private restaurant they were going to.
It was a hobby run by one of his childhood friends, but the chefs he hired were carefully selected; they were all chefs with proper training and lineage.
Liu Duanhe had sent him a message in advance, asking him to reserve a private room.
Although we're childhood friends, our relationship is actually just so-so. We've only gotten a little closer because of business collaborations within our group over the past three years. I come to his restaurant partly because the food is indeed delicious, and partly just to show my support for our family-like relationship and to reconnect with my friends.
The average level of relationships in their circle has always been quite hypocritical and casual, and they are always very sweet-talking. So even though they are a few years apart and did not grow up together, they can still call each other childhood friends just because they played together for a few years when they were young.
He walked over enthusiastically and opened the familiar car door. Just as he was about to speak, he saw a strange man in a short-sleeved shirt, with a muscular build, staring at him with dark eyes as he got out of the car first.
Guan Du's smile disappeared, and he went around to the other side to open the car door for Liu Duanhe.
The person who came down this time was right. He opened his arms, wanting to rush to him and hug him, but after Liu Duanhe frowned and took a step back, he regretfully suppressed his impulse knowing his germaphobia. It was too much of a pity, he couldn't do it again.
Guan Du's eyes sparkled as he said, "It's been so long since you've eaten here. I've saved you your usual spot."
Feng Xingyun's lips curled into a smile, but he couldn't hide the annoyance in his eyes. This sticky, indecisive tone meant that it was another unwanted suitor. This was already the second one; two had already given him attitude in just one afternoon.
Liu Duanhe is good-looking, but he has too many suitors. The most annoying one is Chen Xingdong from the next courtyard. His family is also nouveau riche, but not as nouveau riche as his. He is usually irresponsible and frivolous. He got into their school by donating buildings and laboratories.
Although Feng Xingyun likes cars, he is still very careful about his own safety. Chen Xingdong, on the other hand, is the kind of person who drives recklessly. I heard a couple of days ago that he went too far and broke his leg. He is still in the hospital.
After he made sure to keep his distance, Liu Duanhe smiled and said, "I've been quite busy lately, but your business seems to be getting better and better."
Upon entering, he habitually glanced around at the surroundings; the room was almost completely full.
In this era, the saying "good wine needs no bush" is just empty talk. No matter how good the wine is, without a good location, you can make a small profit, but making a big profit is unlikely.
For businessmen, creating the most profitable model is essential, and a good location is very important. Guan Du is a very flexible person, and he opened his store directly in the building next to his family's group headquarters.
Major clients who want to discuss cooperation often come here for meals. In addition, the restaurant has a strict control over the quality of its dishes and only accepts reservations, which has earned it a wide reputation.
They stood by the door for a while, and Liu Duanhe noticed that basically every time one group of people left, the next group would arrive, and they could fill in for them.
He stepped inside, asking as he walked, "Judging by the foot traffic, this store seems to be basically saturated. Do you plan to continue as a chain, or just open this one for your own amusement?"
Guan Du walked beside him, pushing Feng Xingyun to the back.
“If it becomes a chain, it will be difficult to control the quality. But you are right, this store is indeed basically saturated. The daily turnover is only around three million, and it has been like this for a month.”
"There are always trade-offs in life. Compared to my initial passion, I still prefer making money, so the preparations for the new store have already begun."
Feng Xingyun walked behind Liu Duanhe with a gloomy face.
Liu Duanhe and Guan Du exchanged ideas for a while about the business model and positioning of his type of store, and Liu Duanhe offered some suggestions.
He suddenly remembered Feng Xingyun's existence. He hadn't gotten used to having a boyfriend yet, and when they started talking about things he was interested in, he completely forgot about him.
He turned around apologetically and looked behind him.
Guan Du, who was still considering his suggestion, noticed his action and turned around to look as well.
Feng Xingyun said with a sarcastic smile, "You finally remembered me. I thought I was too short and you didn't see me."
Seeing that he was throwing a tantrum, Liu Duanhe apologized in a good-natured manner, "It's my fault. I was just focused on walking and talking and didn't notice you."
After all, it's only natural for anyone to feel uncomfortable if their boyfriend completely forgets about them and keeps chatting with other people.
He reached out his hand, hesitated and struggled for a moment, but still couldn't overcome his inner hurdle. He withdrew it, took a step back, and stood with Feng Xingyun.
He said to Guan Du, "Let's stop chatting. He's probably very hungry. We need to go to the private room to grab a bite."
Feng Xingyun and Guan Du were both taken aback, but their reactions were completely different.
A shadow of gloom flashed across Guan Du's eyes. He glanced at Feng Xingyun without showing any emotion, his smile still bright and cheerful. He pretended not to notice Liu Duanhe's slightly distant tone, "Alright, alright, you really are fickle. You've put your old friends aside after making new ones in college?"
He wouldn't ask what their relationship was, because whatever their relationship was wouldn't affect his actions. If they were still in an ambiguous stage, and he suddenly broke through their veil, wouldn't that be helping them? Guan Du wouldn't do anything that would harm others for his own benefit.
Feng Xingyun felt a mixture of doubt and subtle pleasure because Liu Duanhe had chosen him without hesitation all day.
Regardless of their relationship, being firmly chosen by someone makes people want to like them more.
He appeared noticeably lighter, and Liu Duanhe breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed the damage had been done quite well.
After leading them to the private room, Guan Du understood Liu Duanhe's intention to make him leave. He smiled, completely unconcerned. Even the gentlest person has a sharp edge.
How could the heir of the Liu family be a coward who can't say no?
The real focus of "smiling tiger" is the tiger itself; even with a smile on its face, the tiger still wants to eat.
He placed the menu in front of Liu Duanhe, gave Feng Xingyun a meaningful look, and then turned and left.
Liu Duanhe's gaze softened as he looked at Feng Xingyun, who was staring at the door. His gaze was as gentle and warm as moonlight. He asked him softly and helplessly, "Are you feeling better now?"
Few could resist such favoritism. Feng Xingyun's heart shamefully quickened, and his gaze was completely unable to leave Liu Duanhe.
He clearly realized that he had been bewitched by Liu Duanhe.
He tried hard to remind himself of Liu Duanhe's true nature: he was hypocritical, ruthless, ungrateful, and rebellious. He must not be fooled by one side of him!
It worked fairly well; the heat on his face lasted for about fifteen minutes before disappearing as he chanted and rapped while flipping through the menu.
Liu Duanhe tapped the table lightly as usual to bring him back to his attention, and handed him the tablet. "Take a look at the menu and mark down whatever you want to eat."
Feng Xingyun didn't stand on ceremony and ordered two dishes he wanted to eat.
He first went to the bathroom in the private room to wash his hands. Since this was his regular spot and Guan Du was a respectable person, the bathroom and the private room were very clean. As soon as he entered, he could smell the clean steam, so it must have been cleaned not long ago.
After washing his hands, Liu Duanhe hesitated for a moment before saying, "Aren't you going to wash your hands too?"
Feng Xingyun was in a good mood all day because of Liu Duanhe's favoritism, and he also had a habit of washing his hands before meals, so he obediently went to the bathroom without making a sound.
Liu Duanhe ordered a few more dishes and then paid the bill.
After leaving the room, he subconsciously shook his hand downwards, water droplets sliding off his fingertips. Liu Duanhe's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he was about to speak when he was interrupted by the sound of the door opening in the private room.
The waiter first served two appetizers.
Feng Xingyun had already picked up a tissue to wipe his hands. He remained seated on the other side of Liu Duanhe, discreetly keeping his distance from Liu Duanhe.
His actions only made Liu Duanhe more inclined to side with him. He took out four tissues from the box beside him, folded them up, placed them thickly under his palm, stretched out his arm, and gently touched and wiped the water droplets on Feng Xingyun's hand and arm.
Feng Xingyun's hand trembled violently, and he turned his head and almost jumped up.
His dark eyes stared blankly at Liu Duan and Su Bai's beautifully shaped hands, then moved to his serious, downcast face.
Her thick, dark eyelashes blinked slowly, and her full, bright red lips were pressed together. Her upper lip was M-shaped, and it looked as if it had been bitten, exuding an aura of desire.
He murmured to himself in a deep, bass-like voice, "Does it have to go this far?"
Liu Duan's ears went numb for a moment, but he didn't hear what Feng Xingyun said.
She looked up in confusion and asked, "Huh? What did you say?"
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