An Moxue spent the entire afternoon learning about the company and discussing the district's plans to go to Shanghai with Zhuang Zhou.
As dusk settled, An Moxue stood up, stretched, glanced outside, then at her watch, and said, "That's about it. This trip to Shanghai is now set. If any minor details don't work out, you can adjust them. I won't be coming tomorrow; I have other things to take care of. Come on, the boss is treating his hardworking heroes to a big meal."
Zhuang Zhou looked at the sky outside and said, "Since I came here, I've rarely gone out at this time. I just don't feel safe at night."
"Let's go! There are a lot of gang fights at night. When I first came here, I went out at night and got chased by gangs. You can't be too careful on your own."
The two closed the doors and windows and walked out. An Moxue asked, "Is there anything you'd like to eat?"
Zhuang Zhou was stunned. Although she had been there for several months, in order to get things going as soon as possible, she was busy with work during the day and would also take time to learn the local language of Hong Kong Island in the evening. So she rarely went out to eat and didn't know what good food was available. When Miss Jiduo asked her, she really didn't know what she wanted to eat.
An Moxue reached out and waved her hand in front of her, saying, "Whether you didn't expect it or didn't know, why don't you listen to me and I'll show you what expensive really means? I reckon if it were you, you definitely wouldn't want to go to such an expensive place."
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
The two got into the car. Every time Zhuang Zhou rode in An Moxue's car, he was on tenterhooks. The reason was simple: it was too fast. It was like they were going to crash at any moment, but they always managed to narrowly miss each other.
After getting out of the car, she breathed a sigh of relief and stole a glance at An Moxue. An Moxue pretended not to see her little gesture and stylishly tossed the car keys to the doorman who was waiting nearby.
She led Zhuang Zhou into the hotel, but Zhuang Zhou was half a step behind her, clearly a follower.
As An Moxue entered the lobby, she took out the VIP card and said to the waiter next to her, "The revolving restaurant, a window seat, with a violin performance, something light and elegant."
The waiter took the card and said respectfully, "Honorable lady, please follow me. Everything will be arranged for you. Is there anything else you need?"
An Moxue continued walking forward, and the three of them entered the elevator.
She asked, "Are there any special dishes today?"
The waiter said, "You two have come at a good time. Today's special is seafood, including bluefin tuna, blue lobster, and deep-sea sturgeon. These three dishes are quite rare, and we have them all today. We'll bring you the menu in a bit. Each type of seafood can be prepared in multiple ways, so you can choose your preferred method."
An Moxue nodded calmly. Zhuang Zhou didn't understand at all. He did his duty as a subordinate without offering any opinions or showing any expression.
The waiter continued, "Today we also have a special beauty soup, perfect for you two beautiful ladies, and it goes perfectly with seafood."
An Moxue asked, "Do you have any 1964 Polite white wine?"
"some."
"Give me a bottle."
The waiter listened and became even more respectful, "Okay."
The three of them got out of the elevator, and the waiter led An Moxue and Zhuang Zhou to a window seat with a panoramic view of half of Hong Kong Island's night scene.
As soon as he sat down, Zhuang Zhou was captivated by the scenery outside. "Miss Jiduo, I've been here for several months, and this is the first time I've ever known that Hong Kong Island has such a beautiful place. This is also the first time I've ever seen such a beautiful night view of Hong Kong Island! Today has truly broadened my horizons."
Not far away, a melodious violin tune began to play. The waiter returned and said to An Moxue, "Esteemed Madam, your 1964 Politico white wine is being decanted. It will be served to you when it is ready. This is tonight's menu. Please take a pen and mark what you would like." As he spoke, he handed An Moxue a gold-embossed menu.
An Moxue took the pen, started marking it, and when she came to an option, she asked, "Zhuang Zhou, do you eat raw seafood? Like sashimi. If you do, you can order some for yourself in a bit."
An Moxue quickly marked what she wanted and then handed the menu to Zhuang Zhou.
Zhuang Zhou took the menu, his eyes widening as he looked at An Moxue. "Miss Jiduo, this?"
An Moxue understood what she meant and said, "These dishes are usually rare, especially the blue lobster, which is known for its scarcity and is very hard to catch. Since we've come across it today, we must order more and enjoy it to our hearts' content. You don't need to worry about the rest."
Don't care?
How is that possible? This one meal cost the equivalent of a 30-square-meter apartment on Hong Kong Island! Or even more!
How could she not care?
Seeing that she was looking at the menu but not checking any boxes, An Moxue grabbed the menu, scribbled a few strokes on it, and handed it to the waiter, saying, "Tell them to hurry up and bring it out, I'm a little hungry."
The waiter said respectfully, "When I came back, the shrimp were already being washed. Once I hand over the order, I'll start cooking right away. The food will be served very quickly, please wait a moment."
After he left, Zhuang Zhou glanced around and asked An Moxue in a low voice, "Miss Jiduo, there are two tables by the window, why are they empty?"
An Moxue glanced at her and said, "Did you see the card I just gave the waiter?"
"Yes, the Supreme Card."
"Only those with a card as high as that one, or even higher, can sit in such a seat, and it costs money."
"They really know how to use money and privilege so openly. May I ask how much this position costs?"
An Moxue smiled mysteriously and said, "You wouldn't want to know. Eat more tonight, and order more if you're still hungry." If she told her that one of the positions here was worth three months' basic salary, would she say that she was a heartless and exploitative boss? It's better not to tell her.
When the male waiter returned, he brought back a whole line of waiters, some with towels, some with mouthwash, some with spittoons, and some with warm water cups.
Zhuang Zhou followed An Moxue's lead in a daze. When An Moxue wiped her hands with a towel, she also wiped her hands with a towel. When An Moxue drank water to rinse her mouth, she also imitated An Moxue by drinking water to rinse her mouth and then spitting the mouthwash into a spittoon. Finally, when she saw An Moxue pick up a cup of warm water and take a small sip, she also took a small sip.
After everything was finished and the waiters had all left, Zhuang Zhou glanced around cautiously and asked in a low voice, "Miss Jiduo, is having a meal really this complicated?"
An Moxue said, "This is a simplified version. If you go to a nobleman's house, you might have to change the drinks several times during the meal, before, during, and after the meal. It's nothing. Just follow the rules when you're out. If you're at home, do whatever makes you comfortable and don't worry about so much."
Zhuang Zhou sighed and said, "Are these wealthy nobles too idle? Don't they have anything to do? Why make such a fuss over a meal?"
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