Luo Shimiao pushed up his sunglasses: "Table number 7."
"plz follow me."
Li Man paused for a moment when she saw them. Was it really necessary to dress so formally just for a meal?
And the flowers they were holding...
Luo Jianxing flicked his wrist, revealing a Patek Philippe worth several million. He then handed her the 99 roses he was holding.
"Flowers complement a beautiful woman."
Li Man smiled and accepted the flowers: "This seems to be the first time you've given me flowers."
"I'll send it to you every day from now on, as long as you like it."
Luo Jianxing turned to look at the man sitting opposite Li Man, took the flowers from Gu Nian's hand, and placed them directly on the chair next to him.
"I noticed your tongue was white this morning, so I bought a bunch of chrysanthemums. You can dry them and make tea to help clear heat."
Yellow and white chrysanthemums were wrapped in matte black paper and placed to the side like...
The three of them pulled up stools and sat down on Li Man's side.
When Ma Peiwen saw them appear, his expression turned grim. He glanced at them and said, "Although I grew up abroad, I still know a bit about Chinese customs."
"Isn't it a bit much that you gave me chrysanthemums..." He looked directly at Luo Jianxing, the meaning in his eyes was self-evident.
Luo Jianxing blinked innocently into his clear, bright eyes: "I knew you'd misunderstand. I really didn't mean it that way."
"I'm a simple-minded person, I don't think things through so complicatedly. If that's what you think, there's nothing I can do about it."
"Manman, you believe me, right?"
Gu Nian and Luo Shimiao looked at him simultaneously, wondering why he spoke in such a teasy manner.
Li Man's eyes flickered, and she picked up her teacup and took a sip: "I believe you."
Ma Peiwen choked on a mouthful of black blood, forcing an ugly smile: "Sorry, I was overthinking it."
"Let me introduce you," Li Man said, looking to the side. "You already know the person sitting next to me, so there's no need to introduce them."
"Sitting next to A Luo is his sister, who is also my best friend—Luo Shimiao."
A knowing glint flashed in Ma Peiwen's eyes: "I've often heard Xiaoman talk about you, and today I finally get to meet you in person."
Luo Shimiao took off his sunglasses, revealing a meaningful smile: "Is that so?" He spoke to him, but his eyes were on Li Man.
She shrugged slightly; she didn't say anything. He had overheard their conversations a few times and knew only a little.
Li Man: "That 'cold aura' sitting to the side is......"
Ma Peiwen interrupted her, saying, "Gu Nian is the famous richest man in the world. It's a pleasure to meet you!"
Gu Nian nodded slightly, his dark eyes carrying an indifferent and aloof air.
After all the dishes were served, he saw that Li Man and Luo Jianxing were almost glued together, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes: "It's a bit crowded over there, would you like to come and sit over here?"
"It's not crowded at all, not crowded at all." Luo Jianxing held his chopsticks, smiling brightly.
Luo Shimiao chimed in, "We like to sit like this when we eat."
Ma Peiwen's rugged face turned ashen as he thought to himself, "The chopsticks are practically fighting each other, and they still say it's not crowded." He lowered his eyelids, a shadow of gloom in his eyes.
Luo Shimiao ate a few bites, then lifted her skirt and left her seat, walking to the front desk and saying something.
Upon returning, she looked at Ma Peiwen and said, "I'll have the head chef here prepare a special dish for you."
"The dish is called 'May Your Wishes Come True.' After eating this dish, your strongest wish will come true."
"It was because of this dish that I went from being an unknown star to becoming an overnight sensation."
"You are a friend of my beloved concubine, and naturally we are also friends. Since you have come all this way, you must try it; it is a small token of our appreciation."
Ma Peiwen looked at her eyes as she spoke, her expression firm and sincere, but he still couldn't quite believe it: "What kind of dish is this? Is it really that effective?"
Luo Shimiao nodded solemnly: "It's true, and this chef is no ordinary chef. Before becoming a chef, he studied metaphysics, and he only makes this dish three times a year."
"We spent the whole afternoon persuading him before he finally agreed. If you don't believe me, you can check it online."
His curiosity was piqued, and he actually picked up his phone to look up information about the restaurant.
"Really? How did you guys get this spot?"
Luo Shimiao picked up her water glass and gently tapped it against Gu Nian's glass, saying, "It was all about persistent pleading, plus the help of this person with money."
He looked at Li Man and said, "I will definitely not let you down." Regardless of whether it's real or fake, it's just a dish; if it's real, we'll make a fortune.
Luo Jianxing lowered his eyes, a sly glint in them.
After about twenty minutes, the waiter brought a tray to their table.
At Luo Shimiao's prompting, he gently placed it in front of Ma Peiwen, then turned and left.
Curiosity shone in the eyes of the brother and sister.
"You don't even know what's inside?" Ma Peiwen asked, noticing them staring at the golden tablecloth.
Luo Shimiao: "I don't know. The head chef won't make the same special dish twice. Last time I had some green vegetables that looked like grass, and a cup of some unknown drink."
She rested her chin on her hand, her eyes filled with piety: "After eating it, I feel so comfortable all over. It must be a magical herb from Kunlun Mountain."
"Shortly after I ate it, I was approached by a variety show and became an overnight sensation. Isn't that amazing?"
Li Man looked away, unable to bear looking at the girl who was making up stories.
It's such a shame she didn't become a con artist.
Little Green's eyes widened excitedly as it exclaimed, "I want to eat it next year too! I want to become a divine bird!"
Ma Peiwen wasn't in a hurry to lift the lid, his fingers twirling the handle: "Why are you giving me such a precious dish?"
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