After Liu Moli left her seat to get the hot pot ingredients, the pot remained quietly on the stove, not yet boiling. Wang Hu, meanwhile, leisurely propped his chin up with his hand, his gaze wandering freely, intently watching the graceful women coming and going in the restaurant.
Meanwhile, Wang Mei found herself in a rather awkward situation. She was like a lamb to the slaughter, suspended in mid-air, unable to move. It turned out that she had specifically taken the day off yesterday, citing dinner with Wang Hu as the reason. However, unexpectedly, she waited all day, but Wang Hu's phone never rang. Filled with disappointment and confusion, Wang Mei went to work as usual today. As soon as she entered the office, her boss eagerly inquired about the outcome of last night's dinner. Faced with her boss's eager gaze, Wang Mei felt a pang of panic, but still forced herself to lie, claiming that everything went smoothly and that Wang Hu had decided to continue investing.
All morning, Wang Hu was absent-minded and didn't do any business operations. Before long, it was noon, and as everyone went to the cafeteria for lunch, the manager's gaze towards Wang Mei became noticeably strange. This made Wang Mei feel uneasy and restless. Finally, taking advantage of a moment when no one was looking, she quietly slipped into the restroom, took a deep breath, and then, with trembling hands, dialed Wang Hu's number.
Just then, Wang Hu's phone, which was on the table, suddenly rang, breaking the surrounding silence. He casually picked it up and saw Wang Mei's name displayed on the screen. In an instant, Wang Hu snapped out of his daze, slapping his forehead. He suddenly remembered his appointment with Wang Mei yesterday, which he had completely forgotten, standing her up!
The moment the call connected, Wang Mei's clear and melodious voice came from the other end of the receiver, but there seemed to be a hint of undisguised grievance mixed in with it.
Wang Mei smiled and said into the phone, "Mr. Wang, hello! I didn't hear from you all day yesterday. I wonder if you were too busy and forgot? Do you have some free time today? I'd like to extend my hospitality by inviting you to enjoy a sumptuous meal together!"
Wang Hu's slightly apologetic voice came from the other end of the phone: "Oh dear, I'm so sorry, Ms. Wang. I did run into some urgent business yesterday, and I got so busy that I completely forgot about calling you back. How about this, would it be convenient for you to come to Haidilao now? This restaurant is quite close to your company, how about we meet there?"
Wang Mei quickly replied, "Okay, okay, Mr. Wang, I'll head over right away." As soon as she finished speaking, she hung up the phone and rushed out of the office, heading straight for the elevator.
Because she was in such a hurry, she accidentally bumped into the manager who was walking towards her as she went downstairs. The manager frowned slightly and asked with a gloomy face, "Wang Mei, it's almost time for work, where are you going in such a hurry?"
Wang Mei composed herself and quickly explained, "Manager, I'm so sorry, Mr. Wang just called to invite me to Haidilao for dinner, and he's already there waiting for me."
Upon hearing this, the previously stern-faced manager instantly transformed, his expression changing like a Sichuan opera mask, his face immediately breaking into a wide smile, and his tone becoming exceptionally amiable: "Oh, I see. Then you'd better hurry over, don't keep Mr. Wang waiting. Oh, and remember to keep Mr. Wang company, don't neglect him..." However, before the manager could finish speaking, the anxious Wang Mei had already dashed out the door like a whirlwind, disappearing from the manager's sight. In truth, Wang Mei knew perfectly well that as long as she could successfully secure Wang Hu's business, a mere manager was of no concern whatsoever.
After Wang Hu hung up the phone, he gently put it down. At that moment, Liu Moli gracefully returned, carrying two plates filled with dipping sauce. With a smile, she handed one of the plates to Wang Hu and said softly, "This is a secret recipe that my good friend taught me when I was eating hot pot back home! I've tried it many times, and it tastes amazing. You should try it."
Just then, the water at the bottom of the pot began to boil, bubbling away. Wang Hu skillfully used his chopsticks to pick up a piece of tender mutton and carefully placed it into the pot. Soon, the mutton was cooked, and he gently scooped it out, dipped it lightly in the sauce, and then eagerly put it into his mouth.
In an instant, a rich, spicy flavor exploded on his tongue, stimulating his taste buds and making Wang Hu nod repeatedly. While savoring the delicious mutton, he gave Liu Moli a thumbs-up, praising, "Wow, your sauce is amazing! It's both numbing and spicy, with such a rich and complex flavor profile, it's absolutely delicious!"
Hearing Wang Hu's high praise, Liu Moli beamed with joy, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons. The two enjoyed their meal happily, the atmosphere harmonious and warm. However, just as they were savoring their food, Wang Hu's phone suddenly rang again.
He picked it up and saw that it was a call from Wang Mei.
Wang Hu quickly answered the phone, briefly told the caller his table number, and then hurriedly hung up. Not long after, Wang Mei rushed in.
As soon as she entered the room, her gaze fell on Wang Hu, and then she noticed Liu Moli sitting next to him. Liu Moli was a beautiful woman with a pretty face and outstanding temperament.
Before leaving home today, Wang Mei had secretly resolved that if Wang Hu made any special requests, she would be prepared to offer herself to him.
But when she saw the scene before her, she couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief. After all, the current situation seemed normal enough, and the embarrassing scene she had worried about wouldn't happen.
Just then, Wang Mei approached with a smile and light steps. Upon seeing her, Wang Hu quickly stood up, greeted her warmly, and began introducing her to Liu Moli: "This beautiful and charming lady is Wang Mei, the client manager at the securities company! Oh dear, I'm so sorry! We had arranged to have dinner together yesterday, but I got so busy that I completely forgot about such an important matter! I'm so apologetic!"
Then, Wang Hu turned his gaze to Liu Moli beside him, a happy smile on his face, and said gently, "Come on, Wang Mei, let me introduce you. This lovely and charming girl is my girlfriend—Liu Moli!"
After speaking, Wang Hu gently pulled Liu Moli's hand and invited her to sit beside him. Then, with a broad smile, he extended his right hand to Wang Mei in an inviting gesture, saying, "Miss Wang, please take a seat! You're in for a treat today! Come and try this special sauce my girlfriend made herself! It's absolutely delicious! I guarantee you'll want to keep eating it!"
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