"I'm so glad you still remember me! It's been over twenty years since we last met. We went our separate ways after graduating from high school." Manager Gao was very excited.
Auntie's mood was not high. She said indifferently, "Yes, so many years have passed in the blink of an eye. Well, Gao Zhiyuan, you're busy. Goodbye."
"Hey Wei Susu, we haven't seen each other for over twenty years. We can't just leave after saying a few words. It's lunchtime, let me treat you to a meal," Manager Gao said, stopping Auntie.
My second aunt said, "No need, no need, you go ahead with your work, we're in a hurry to go home, we have something to do."
Gao Zhiyuan blocked their way and said sincerely, "What could possibly happen during the Spring Festival? No matter how busy you are, you still have to eat. No, you have to give me this face."
Then he turned to the young couple for help: "Please put in a good word for me and ask my old classmate to give me some face. Oh, by the way, what's your relationship with me? I haven't had a chance to ask yet."
Wei Mingshen said, "She is my second aunt, and we are nephew and niece-in-law."
"Oh, we're still relatives after all! What a coincidence! We should have a meal together today, it'll be a New Year's get-together."
Su Xueli glanced at Wei Mingshen, who then lowered his head and said to his second aunt, "Second Aunt, Xueli and I are cooperating with this Manager Gao, and we'll continue our cooperation after the New Year. It would be nice to have a meal together during the New Year. What do you think?"
After hearing what her nephew said, the second aunt knew that it would be inconsiderate of her to refuse again, so she had no choice but to nod in agreement.
Manager Gao was so happy he was like he'd eaten honey, and he eagerly led everyone toward the restaurant.
He led everyone into a very upscale restaurant and asked for a private room.
After the four of them sat down, Manager Gao picked up the menu and handed it to Second Aunt, saying solicitously, "Susu, order whatever you want to eat."
The second aunt looked at Wei Mingshen and Su Xueli somewhat awkwardly and said, "You and the two kids order, I'm fine with whatever I eat."
Manager Gao insisted, "How can that be? We see each other often, and we eat together all the time. This is the first time we've met in over twenty years. Who knows when we'll meet again? I must treat my old classmate well."
Su Xueli smiled slightly as she rinsed the teacup with boiling water.
Unable to resist his enthusiasm, the second aunt ordered a vegetarian dish and handed it to Su Xueli, saying, "Xueli, you order, see what you want to eat."
Su Xueli knew that her second aunt was apprehensive about "returning to the scene." She had already reached her limit by sitting at the same table with men outside, so she didn't want to embarrass her any further.
She readily accepted the menu and said to Manager Gao with a smile, "Manager Gao, you don't mind if I order for my second aunt, do you?"
Manager Gao said, "What kind of talk is that? Ladies first, it's your turn to order. We'll eat whatever you order."
Su Xueli wasn't going to save this rich person any money, so she ordered several hearty dishes without any hesitation.
Manager Gao told the waiter, "Make it for us first, we'll order more later. Oh, and bring another bottle of Jiannanchun liquor."
Su Xueli thought to herself: Good wine.
The food and drinks arrived, and Manager Gao said enthusiastically, "It's the New Year, a time for celebration. Let's all have some drinks to add to the festivities."
My second aunt quickly covered the cup in front of her and said, "No, I don't drink alcohol."
Manager Gao persuaded, "Even if I pour you just one drop, it will be a perfect way for me to pour the wine."
Su Xueli chimed in, "Second Aunt, it's the New Year, let's have a drink and be happy."
The second aunt had no choice but to remove her hand.
Manager Gao said, "You watch me pour. You tell me how many drops to pour, and I'll pour exactly that many drops. Not a single drop more."
Su Xueli laughed, finding Manager Gao quite interesting.
Taking the opportunity, she glanced at Manager Gao, who was wearing a professional black suit, had his hair styled in the slicked-back style popular among middle-aged men in this era, and wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses.
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