Zhang Lianhe left happily, while Xu Xiangyang went to the state-run restaurant across the street.
It was just past lunchtime, and there weren't many people in the room. Judging from the sounds, there was one table in the private room and another table in the corner.
"Dad, you eat yours, don't put any food on my plate!"
"Dad's eaten, Chunxia, you eat too!"
Hearing the interaction in the corner, Xu Xiangyang thought to himself, no matter what, family ties can never be severed.
"Boss, I'd like a braised pork belly, a braised fish, stir-fried shredded potatoes, radish ball soup, and a bowl of rice for your main course."
He had already ordered all the meat dishes on the sign. There were only these three meat dishes available today; the rest were noodles and vegetables.
The person collecting the money, upon hearing that so much had been ordered and glancing at the person's attire, concluded that they didn't seem like someone who couldn't afford to pay.
"Comrade, you probably can't eat all this," she kindly reminded him.
Xu Xiangyang waved his hand and said, "Let's settle the bill. I still have two friends who haven't come yet, and they can eat a lot."
Upon hearing that some people hadn't arrived yet, she didn't say anything, quickly calculated the bill, collected the money, and then gave the menu to the kitchen staff.
Xu Xiangyang paid the money and then found a seat by the window, so that Zhang Lianhe could easily find him when he came over.
The father and son sitting inside saw Xu Xiangyang but didn't say anything, while the little girl glanced at him a few more times.
"Chunxia, let's eat." The man opposite her noticed that she was staring at someone and spoke up to remind her.
Who knows if city people have good tempers? What if they get annoyed by being stared at too much and start arguing?
Huang Chunxia came to her senses and was somewhat surprised.
She hadn't run into Xu Xiangyang since the last time she saw him at the health center.
According to the previous plot, this person should be working in the municipal government now, right?
It seems the plot is about to unfold.
She ate her meal with her head down. Although she wanted to get closer to Xu Xiangyang, the thought of how powerful he would become and how many beautiful women he would be surrounded by, yet he remained unmarried his entire life, made her hesitate.
Let's just forget about it...
She can't afford to mess with someone like that.
Having experienced setbacks in her previous life, Huang Chunxia only wants to live a good life in this one, lead her family to wealth, and stay far away from Song Fubao.
Xu Xiangyang was still sitting there with his legs crossed, looking outside, completely unaware of what was happening.
At this moment, Zhang Lianhe arrived with his wife, both of them smiling, happy to be reunited.
"Hello, Secretary Xu." This time, Chen Xiu took the initiative to greet her.
She had heard from Zhang Lianhe before she came that someone had invited her to dinner.
She had never eaten at a restaurant in her life. In the past, when she passed by and smelled the aroma, she would hide far away and not dare to look at it.
Just one glance at it and your heart will easily flutter.
Poor people can't afford to go to restaurants...
Xu Xiangyang smiled and nodded, "Sit down, the food will be served in a moment."
He had the two men sit opposite him, then handed them cups; the restaurant provided complimentary tea.
Although the taste wasn't great, it was alright, at least it was better than plain water.
The sun is shining brightly outside, and I don't know if it's because it's springtime, but the wind is very strong, blowing sand and dust everywhere.
The food was served quickly. The braised pork was pre-cooked and then stewed again, so it didn't take much time.
Looking at the table full of food, the young couple across from them didn't know what to say.
This is such a feast! They've never eaten so much delicious food, not even during Chinese New Year.
Chen Xiu glanced at her husband beside her and saw that he was also dumbfounded.
Xu Xiangyang picked up his chopsticks, ate some food, and said as he ate, "Eating? What are you all standing there for?"
He wasn't used to serving food to others, but as soon as he started eating, the two people opposite him felt comfortable.
Moreover, Xu Xiangyang's invitation to dinner wasn't just a matter of having a lot of money.
He has ulterior motives!
After the meal, all the food on the table was eaten, and not a single dish was wasted.
Xu Xiangyang ate two bowls of rice, which was only a little over 4 liang (approximately 200 grams), mainly because he wasn't very interested in rice.
But the two people opposite were different; they were very interested, like people who only care about eating!
He smacked his lips, and couldn't help but think that people at this time of year could really eat a lot.
Even Chen Xiu ate three bowls of rice, much more than him, and also ate a lot of vegetables.
People nowadays generally have a larger appetite, mainly because they often eat whole grains and not meat.
These things are quickly digested after being eaten and processed through labor.
Some people eat three meals a day and get hungry before mealtimes.
Not to mention those who mostly eat only two meals a day; their minds are completely occupied with eating and working all day long.
Chen Xiu wiped her mouth, feeling that she had eaten too much. She had to take it easy, otherwise she could have eaten two more bowls of rice!
Zhang Lianhe didn't stand on ceremony at all, eating and drinking as he pleased.
Since I already owe people favors and am practically begging for their money, one more meal won't make a difference.
"Brother Yang, hiccup..." Zhang Lianhe hadn't even finished speaking when he let out a burp.
There was nothing he could do, so he drank the remaining soup. After all, it was meat soup, and it would be a waste to throw it away.
I didn't bring a lunchbox, so I can't just take it to go!
It was very close to his home, but he didn't want his family to know that they were eating out.
Whether or not Xu Xiangyang treated us to a meal, we can't say that.
He paused for a moment and said, "Brother Yang, let's rest for a while before we go. I'm afraid I'll trip and fall on my stomach first."
Even at this point, he still couldn't resist joking.
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