Now that things have come to this, Gu Ming has no room for regret.
I could only force a smile, guessing that the seats were reserved by Uncle San, and he might also buy a single meal later. I greeted him very smoothly: "Waiter, four people, surnamed Gu."
The waiter flipped through the red booklet with gold edges, quickly found their names on it, and led the few people in.
Before entering the box, Li Xiujun took a special look at the name on the door plaque, and sure enough, it was Tailaiyuan as expected.
Adhering to the principle of ladies first, Gu Ming handed her the menu very gentlemanly: "Sister, you order first."
The menu was mostly written in unfamiliar English, French, and German, with some unusual vocabulary thrown in. Luckily, I'd accompanied Mr. Gu here twice before for social events, so I could show off in front of them later.
Li Xiujun was not polite at all. She took it and flipped through the menu casually.
Gu Qingming had similar concerns, the only difference was that he thought that the girl had just graduated from high school and the knowledge she had learned was limited after all.
The subject you are most exposed to is English, which is required in the exam.
Just as I was about to ask for the menu and a few signature dishes, I heard a series of very standard pronunciations: "Black Truffle Snowflake Chicken, Golden Mustard Prawn Balls, Zuo Gang Da Dao Golden Noodles... These are the main courses and staples."
The waiter was stunned for a moment. It was not uncommon for customers to be able to speak multiple languages, but he had never met many as young as this little girl.
"Thank you." Li Xiujun turned to look at Gu Qingming: "Does Third Uncle have any dietary restrictions? I haven't chosen any desserts yet, so why don't you recommend some?"
The only small knot in his heart disappeared in an instant.
He fluently listed a few of his favorite desserts, introducing them to her: "Their caramel puff tower and chocolate mousse are both quite good, sweet but not greasy. You can try them later."
Of course Li Xiujun knew these names, as they were also the first names her third uncle introduced to her in her previous life.
I deliberately asked him to say it again, as if we were back to the first time they had dinner together.
The two people's oblivious conversation made Gu Ming and Su Wanru seem even more awkward.
Gu Ming held up the menu and haltingly read out the names of the dishes he often ate. If there hadn't been the previous comparison, no one would have paid much attention to the accent and the standard pronunciation.
The waiter, still immersed in a London accent that sounded like he was on a foreign street, was suddenly pulled back to his senses: "Huh? Excuse me, could you please say it again?"
After repeating it two or three times, I finally understood the name of the dish he was talking about.
If embarrassment could become reality, Gu Ming would really want to bang his head against the wall.
Resisting the urge to escape, he looked at Su Wanru tenderly: "Sister Su, do you want to see if there is anything you want to eat?"
She stole a glance at the other person while he was looking at the menu. Not only could she not understand the words, she couldn't even make out the pictures. Since she had already ordered, she decided not to embarrass herself.
However, there is really no comparison between Gu Ming and his third uncle.
The two men have completely different styles of handsomeness. The former is stunning at first, but as you get to know him longer, you'll discover the bad qualities in him.
The latter's handsomeness comes more from the accumulation of time, just like a mellow red wine, the more you taste it, the more fragrant it becomes.
Su Wanru's mind suddenly became active.
She was still confident in her own charm. Since she could snatch Gu Ming away from Li Xiujun, why would she worry about him being her third uncle?
It is extremely difficult to make a reservation at the Ruijin Hotel, but the speed at which the food is served is absolutely amazing.
In twenty minutes at most, the table was full of dishes.
After the waiter finished introducing each dish one by one, he told them that the dish covered with a silver lid was the hotel's specialty and that the men present needed to help the ladies remove it.
Without a second thought, Gu Ming quickly stood up and bowed very gentlemanly: "Beautiful lady, can you give me a chance to help you open the lid?"
Li Xiujun felt so nauseous that she had no appetite to eat, so she quickly opened the box herself before he could.
"No, I have all my limbs intact and can do it myself."
Su Wanru, who was sitting next to her, glared at her angrily. She had brought a male companion with her, yet she still insisted on seducing someone else's man.
If she is unjust first, don't blame yourself for being ruthless.
She licked her lips, her dark eyes shining wetly under the light: "Uncle San, this is my first time in a place like this. Could you please help me open the lid?"
His good nephew was so absorbed in being attentive to the little girl that he naturally didn't see it.
The haze in Gu Qingming's eyes gradually spread, and his tone was as cold as ice: "I have hands and feet. If you really don't know how to do it, just ask the waiter. Don't try to be a relative. I don't remember when I had a niece."
This is a completely opposite attitude from his delicate and gentle attitude towards Li Xiujun.
After years of working in business, he has seen many women of all kinds. Su Wanru's undisguised ambition and desire are as disgusting as those people.
Su Wanru didn't expect the other party to react like this. The harshness in his words was like a sharp knife, exposing his hidden thoughts and cutting into them mercilessly.
Her eyes were red, but she felt even more unwilling.
As long as she likes a man, there is no man she can't get. Wait until this man crawls at her feet, and then kick him away with a fierce kick.
Apart from Gu Ming who was chattering non-stop, the other three had their own thoughts.
Halfway through the meal, Su Wanru couldn't help but eat more.
She secretly stepped on her heels and stuffed her socks into them. She found the right spot and slowly moved towards Gu Qingming.
Gu Qingming was already paying attention, and when he noticed the woman opposite him making a move, he immediately moved to the side, avoiding it perfectly.
"Sister, that's not how you eat caviar. Look at me. I scoop a spoonful and put it on my elbow joint. Let my body temperature slowly warm it up. That's when it tastes the best."
While demonstrating, I suddenly felt the warmth on my trouser legs.
He was secretly delighted and looked at Li Xiujun secretly.
Although she appeared nonchalant on the surface, she had actually been unable to bear the loneliness for a long time and was attracted by her own profound wisdom.
While his mind was wandering, he became more enthusiastic in introducing the food.
Su Wanru noticed that the trouser leg she touched not only showed no sign of moving away, but instead stretched even further towards her. She had thought Gu Qingming was such a gentleman, but it turned out he was just one way or another.
After finishing the meal, Li Xiujun estimated the amount she had spent today, hoping it would make the scumbag sad. After wiping her mouth, she stood up and said, "I'm done. Enjoy yourselves."
She, she, she?
Whose foot is that that keeps rubbing against my trouser leg?
Gu Ming widened his eyes and lifted the tablecloth impatiently.
Seeing the little girl was about to leave, Gu Qingming also stood up: "I'm done eating too, let's go back first."
Su Wanru was equally shocked and followed suit, lifting the tablecloth. Two pairs of eyes met under the table, and the air was filled with awkwardness.
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