After returning home yesterday, Gu Shaokai investigated the young woman's family background. Her mother passed away when she was young, and her father immediately remarried. She and her grandmother depended on each other for survival, and her life was very difficult from a young age. Only by being strong could she protect her grandmother.
Looking at the serene profile of the young woman, Gu Shaokai secretly vowed that with him around, he would never let her suffer again.
Western restaurant
Zhong Xinyi paused for a moment, gazing at the understated yet luxurious interior design.
She's never eaten pork, but she's seen pigs run.
The price of steak is definitely not cheap; it could be as much as her monthly salary for one meal.
Gu Shaokai turned his head and asked softly, "What's wrong?" His voice was full of doting affection for her.
The man's gaze was like the deep night sky, giving one a sense of security.
Zhong Xinyi blinked. Why would she think that?
"I, I..."
At that moment, she felt a warmth in her small hand, and when she looked down, she saw it was Gu Shaokai's hand.
"Let's go, I'll take care of everything."
Gu Shaokai lowered his eyes and gazed at her, a clear smile playing on his lips.
Zhong Xinyi was momentarily lost in thought, captivated by the man's lustful gaze, and temporarily forgot that the two were still holding hands.
She only gradually came to her senses when she noticed that the restaurant's ambiance was romantic and cozy.
It was dinner time, and there were quite a few people eating. Even if Zhong Xinyi was slow to notice, she realized something was wrong. It seemed that there were always men and women sitting opposite each other, behaving intimately, and they must be couples.
So what's the deal between her and Gu Shaokai?
She's starting to regret it, what should she do?
"Mr. Gu, you've arrived. There's a good spot here."
A man in a suit and tie walked over with a smile, seemingly very familiar with Gu Shaokai.
The man, the restaurant manager, noticed that the girl beside Gu Shaokai was different from before and couldn't help but ask curiously, "And who is this...?"
Even though the restaurant sees all sorts of people every day, as the manager, he has long since developed the ability to remember everything he sees. After all, in the service industry, the customer is king. Moreover, Gu Shaokai is no ordinary person. As soon as he returned to Huaicheng, he started many businesses, and there will be many more places where we will need to rely on him in the future.
Just when the manager thought Gu Shaokai wouldn't answer, he said meaningfully, "She is...my friend."
Sooner or later, friends will turn into partners.
The manager was slightly surprised, but quickly recovered. People in their line of work are very good at reading people's expressions and feelings. It was obvious that Gu Shaokai treated this girl differently.
He didn't treat his previous female companions this way; he neither held hands nor reciprocated their relationship, always maintaining a sense of distance.
Zhong Xinyi never expected that Gu Shaokai would define their relationship this way.
Are they friends?
I've only seen him three times in total.
The manager led them to a window seat. Looking down, they saw the bustling area around the mall, truly befitting its status as a high-end consumption area in Huaicheng.
"Mr. Gu, what would you like to order? The restaurant recently launched a pretty good steak, would you like to try it?"
He then placed the menus in front of the two of them.
Previously, he would only place the menu in front of Gu Shaokai because the other girls were not important.
To make the young woman feel more at ease, Gu Shaokai sent the manager away.
The manager understood. "Alright, take your time choosing."
After saying that, he took two steps back and disappeared from their sight.
Zhong Xinyi looked down at the dazzling array of menu items, and most importantly, the prices on them were astonishing.
Is this robbery? A small serving of mashed potatoes is so expensive.
At that moment, she truly realized the difference between the poor and the rich, and suddenly felt that Zhong Liang was only making small amounts of money.
"What would you like to eat? The steak here is pretty good."
His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, like warm sunlight shining on a lake.
Zhong Xinyi ultimately handed the initiative over to the man, saying, "I'm not picky about food, I'll eat anything."
Gu Shaokai knew she was reserved, so he raised his hand to signal the manager, who was standing not far away, to come over.
He closed the menu, handed it to the manager, and said in a deep voice with a slight tilt of his head: "All the restaurant's signature dishes, plus a bottle of red wine and orange juice."
Upon hearing "orange juice," Zhong Xinyi's eyebrows twitched. Could it be ordered for her?
But how could Gu Shaokai know that she liked orange juice? Maybe he just wanted to drink it himself.
It's so convenient to have someone you know; ten minutes later, all the dishes were served one after another.
"Please enjoy your meal, gentlemen." The manager nodded slightly to the two of them.
Zhong Xinyi was dumbfounded and swallowed hard.
So many dishes?
Will they be able to finish it?
It looks so exquisite; it must taste delicious.
Gu Shaokai took the glass, poured orange juice, and placed it in front of her. "Here, have some orange juice first."
"Was this orange juice ordered for me?"
Gu Shaokai nodded. "Mm."
Holding the cup in both hands, Zhong Xinyi asked the question that had been bothering her, "How did you know I like orange juice?"
Aside from her grandmother, this was the first time someone had treated her so well.
Gu Shaokai knew that the young woman must have recalled some unpleasant memories, so to lighten the mood, he deliberately raised an eyebrow and said, "It was all by accident."
Zhong Xinyi smiled. She knew the man wasn't telling the truth, but whatever the reason, she was still quite touched.
Aside from being a bit of a womanizer, he's actually not that bad...
She looked up and stared intently at the man's eyes and brows. He had captivating eyes, a high and straight nose, and lips that were neither too thick nor too thin. He was rich and handsome; no wonder girls liked him.
He's especially charming when he's focused on his work!
The man suddenly looked up, and their eyes met. Zhong Xinyi was caught red-handed, blushed, and immediately lowered her head to drink orange juice.
Gu Shaokai smiled and handed over the freshly cut steak, "Here, try the steak here."
"For me?"
Zhong Xinyi pointed to herself and asked incredulously.
So gentlemanly!
Gu Shaokai raised an eyebrow and smiled, "The food here is also quite good, try it all."
"oh."
The man cut the steak very evenly; he was clearly an expert.
Zhong Xinyi picked up her fork and put a small piece of steak into her mouth.
The steak has a silky smooth texture, is fatty but not greasy, lean but not dry, and retains its tender and juicy flavor.
It's really delicious!
The young woman's eyes sparkled, and Gu Shaokai knew she was satisfied.
She should be vibrant, optimistic and kind by nature; life has simply worn down her sharp edges.
"Try this mashed potato and the bread rolls too."
Gu Shaokai took care of her eating the whole time, but he didn't eat much himself.
Zhong Xinyi belatedly realized what was happening and suddenly felt a little embarrassed, so she quickly swallowed the food in her mouth.
"Um, you don't need to take special care of me, I can do it myself."
Gu Shaokai said, "Watching you eat is a pleasure."
Her eating manners don't seem very good.
"You should eat too, otherwise we won't be able to finish it."
Even if I packed it up and took it back, my roommates wouldn't care, and it might even cause some unnecessary misunderstandings.
"good."
The two ate and chatted, laughing occasionally, looking like a perfect couple from afar.
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