This is the Bentley that Lin Jicheng bought before. Beneath the elegant green lines lies a powerful engine like a thug in a suit. Open the door, and you'll find ivory white leather seats inside, exuding comfort and elegance!
"Oh My God……"
An Xinmeng practically groped her way into the car, letting out a soft gasp of amazement; Xu Qingning was also somewhat shocked, carefully getting in, while Qiao Lingyuan's eyes held undisguised astonishment...
Lin Jicheng naturally took the driver's seat, and the Bentley carried the four of them forward through the bustling night of Beijing. After passing the flowing lights outside the window, the car quickly turned into a secluded road and finally stopped in front of a modern building with a strong sense of design.
A doorman in a crisp uniform opened the car door, and the three girls were once again stunned by what they saw—
Stepping into the building, the three felt that it was more of an art space than a restaurant—a luxurious, high-ceilinged space filled with art installations, a carpet so soft it could swallow any footsteps, and the only sound in the air was the faint strains of elegant music.
A waiter in a tuxedo meticulously guided the four to their seats in the center of the restaurant. As soon as they sat down, the three couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!"
Before them was a huge floor-to-ceiling glass window, outside which was an unobstructed view of the dazzling night view of Beijing. The traffic flowed like a golden ribbon, and the neon lights twinkled like stars. Beijing was like a crystal palace of light, incomparably beautiful.
"The night view here... is truly exceptional; you can't find a restaurant with such a great view in the entire capital."
Qiao Lingyuan was somewhat shaken, and Xu Qingning finally broke free from her gloomy mood, admiring the scenery outside the window with delight.
"This restaurant is a Michelin three-star restaurant!"
An Xinmeng looked around, somewhat shocked, and pointed to the sign on the restaurant wall—
"Sis, you said you were taking us to eat barbecue, I thought it was that barbecue place near the school gate, how did you end up taking us to a Michelin three-star restaurant?!"
Lin Jicheng smiled, and An Xinmeng suddenly became a little awkward:
"Sis, why didn't you say so earlier? I came in a T-shirt and shorts. If you had told me it was a Michelin three-star restaurant, I would have changed into the little dress I bought yesterday. I was afraid that if people saw me dressed so casually in a fancy restaurant, they would say I didn't know the rules of fine dining..."
Lin Jicheng was amused:
"Who dares to criticize us? I've booked this entire restaurant for myself today!"
"ah?!"
Qiao Lingyuan and the others were all shocked!
Lin Jicheng is always like this, casually saying things that are very shocking to them!
"No wonder this restaurant is so quiet..."
Xu Qingning responded blankly, and Lin Jicheng shrugged again:
"Besides, we are customers of the restaurant, so of course we can wear whatever we want! Why are there so many rules? Do I expect the restaurant to teach me how to behave after I've paid for the food?"
Waiters in tuxedos quickly handed menus to the four people.
"Miss Lin has booked the entire restaurant today, and our head chef has specially prepared premium ingredients for her—"
An Xinmeng and the others opened the menu, but looking at the unfamiliar dish names and various "one-stop" orders, they didn't dare to order anything.
Lin Jicheng glanced at the three people opposite him, then closed the menu and handed it to the waiter.
"Serve me the chef's best set menu, and replace the drinks with non-alcoholic ones!"
"Yes, Miss Lin!"
With the ordering problem solved, An Xinmeng and the other two breathed a sigh of relief. Soon, a stream of delicious food was served, each dish so exquisite and fragrant that it made one's mouth water!
M12 Wagyu short ribs, carefully seared on a hot stone, sizzled as the juices dripped onto the scorching surface, instantly filling the quiet space with their rich aroma. An Xinmeng picked up a bite of beef; the tender meat melted in her mouth, the abundant fat bringing an unparalleled fragrance. Next came bread with sturgeon caviar. Qiao Lingyuan casually picked up a slice and took a bite; the rich, salty flavor exploded in her mouth. In that instant, Qiao Lingyuan felt as if she were back at the seaside, singing and enjoying life carefree. Midway through, a dessert was served, a rich, sweet milky flavor with a hint of jasmine, refreshing and tempting. Xu Qingning took a small bite; the rich aroma spread throughout her mouth. In that instant, she seemed to forget many of the problems and hardships in her life, only remembering to enjoy the pure happiness before her…
Next, more and more dishes were served in a continuous stream: sirloin beef, botan shrimp, sea urchin, salmon...
Countless delicacies, some familiar and some unfamiliar, were prepared by the chef with exquisite and unique techniques, blossoming with distinctive aromas on the four's palates. Surrounded by the warmth of the charcoal fire and the fragrance of meat, the initial shock and restraint of the four had long since vanished without a trace—
An Xinmeng gets excited whenever there's delicious food. He enthusiastically took on the role of "assistant grill master," personally grilling a lot of food for everyone. Xu Qingning's initially pale and panicked face finally regained its rosy hue under the nourishment of the food. She ate the food with a satisfied smile.
Qiao Lingyuan breathed a sigh of relief. She would occasionally chime in with a few words, and then burst into laughter amidst An Xinmeng and Lin Jicheng's banter...
Although the four were strangers just hours before, they all felt their relationship had been brought closer together amidst the warm fire and delicious food!
In the private dining space, amidst the beautiful surroundings and newly acquainted friends, the four chatted relaxed and freely, their conversation somehow gravitating towards family.
Originally, seeing Xu Qingning's stressed appearance earlier, Lin Jicheng was reluctant to ask about her family situation, fearing it might upset her.
However, after the meal, the atmosphere among the four became relaxed again, and Xu Qingning calmed down, even taking the initiative to bring up the topic from earlier—
"...Thank you so much for what you did earlier..."
"Luckily, I came with you. If I were alone, I wouldn't have been able to handle this situation at all..."
Xu Qingning's originally joyful face now showed a hint of melancholy:
"Those are my parents... Sigh, I know, it's one of those common tragic stories—"
"Parents who favor sons over daughters and lack ambition believe that no matter how well a girl studies, it's not as useful as getting married and raising dowry for them..."
"..."
Lin Jicheng's expression was somewhat solemn. Xu Qingning's experience inexplicably reminded her of her own past—
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