The blush that Lin Xiao had just managed to fade from her face returned immediately after hearing his words. She glared at him and said seriously, "If you don't speak properly, I won't play with you anymore."
Wei Changfeng had no choice but to become serious as well, saying that Lin Xiao could eat whatever he wanted, and that was fine with him.
Lin Xiao recalled a restaurant that Yang Xile had taken her and Xiao Yu to before, right next to the Seine. The restaurant had good food, a fusion of Chinese and Western styles, so even people who didn't like Western food could find dishes they liked.
More importantly, the view while dining is excellent, similar to that of a 360° revolving restaurant in China.
Moreover, they generally only cater to regular customers, so the privacy is relatively strong, and it is unlikely that they will run into domestic tourists or the like. For a well-known artist like Wei Changfeng, this should make him feel more comfortable and safe.
So Lin Xiao decided to take Wei Changfeng there for a meal. Seeing that he didn't have any luggage with him, he asked him where he had put his things. "Is it at the hotel?"
Wei Changfeng confirmed that he had booked the same Ritz Hotel as before. He wasn't very familiar with other hotels, as he didn't speak French and his English wasn't fluent enough for free communication.
When they stayed at the Ritz Hotel last time, the manager had given him his contact information. Having served some VIP Chinese guests, the manager also spoke a few basic Chinese phrases. So Wei Changfeng emailed the manager to book the room; it was the most convenient and feasible way he could think of.
"How about I teach you French and English from now on? If you want to break into the international film industry, you might need them someday," Lin Xiao said, noticing that he seemed a little insecure when he mentioned his poor foreign language skills.
Wei Changfeng laughed and said, "My baby is the best! I learned the most important French phrase in no time. Isn't that smart? Haha."
Lin Xiao knew which sentence he was referring to and laughed. The two then went to the restaurant recommended by Yang Xile.
The restaurant manager was French, but he was a China expert, spoke fluent Chinese, and seemed like a very clever and shrewd person.
The last time Yang Xile invited Lin Xiao and Yu Qingning to this restaurant, the manager immediately praised them in Chinese, calling them typical Eastern beauties. Yu Qingning felt a little embarrassed by the praise, while Lin Xiao thought the manager was a bit greasy.
Yang Xile must be a regular here, because the manager was exceptionally warm to him, coming over to greet him as soon as they entered, and calling him by his French name.
This time, Lin Xiao brought Wei Changfeng to the restaurant, and the manager was also there. As soon as he saw Wei Changfeng, he started to use his talent for praising others, and his words of praise were even more exaggerated than when he praised her and Xiao Yu last time.
What's particularly amusing is that this Frenchman could actually use the phrase "as handsome as Pan An," which really surprised Lin Xiao and Wei Changfeng.
Wei Changfeng was used to being praised every day and thought he was immune to it, but when all sorts of compliments came out of this foreigner's mouth, he couldn't help but feel a little proud.
The restaurant recommended by Yang Xile was indeed very reliable; the dishes served were just to their liking.
Wei Changfeng has absolutely no interest in Western food. Lin Xiao has lived in France for more than half a year and has gradually adapted, but when it comes to preferences, Chinese food is still the first choice.
One of the restaurant's distinctive features is its fusion of Chinese and Western cuisine, which has made it quite popular with some high-end French customers who are passionate about Chinese food.
The restaurant operates on a membership system, only accepting regular customers and friends recommended by them.
Yang Xile is a VIP here. Although he arrived in France only a few months earlier than Lin Xiao, he has inspected almost every restaurant in Paris. In the end, only ten restaurants caught his eye, and this is one of them.
The manager, who was an expert on China, had an excellent memory. The moment Lin Xiao led Wei Changfeng into the restaurant, he recognized her as one of the two female friends that Young Master Yang had brought to dinner last time.
Moreover, when Yang Xile left, he specifically instructed him that if Miss Lin came to dine here in the future, she should pay his bill directly.
Upon hearing this, the manager knew that Lin Xiao and this Mr. Yang had a "close relationship." This was also evident from their behavior during their meal there: compared to the other young lady, Yang Xile clearly cared more about Ms. Lin's feelings, patiently listening to her opinions on both the food and the dining environment.
Lin Xiao was completely unaware that Yang Xile had instructed the manager to put his bill on his tab every time he came to eat.
Because this restaurant is quite expensive, Lin Xiao rarely eats there unless there is an important banquet.
Unlike in China, where she could comfortably frequent various high-end venues without caring about the prices.
In France, she was an international student. Although her father provided a considerable amount of living expenses, it wasn't a huge sum, and she was unwilling to spend money like that.
However, since Wei Changfeng has traveled all this way to see her today, she is determined to make sure he eats the best food, takes him to the most interesting places, and presents him with the best of everything.
Outside the window, it's the height of summer in Paris in July. The trees are lush and green, and the river flows mightily. The annual "artificial beach project" has begun again along the Seine.
Every year, the Paris city government creates an artificial beach for the two-week national summer vacation that starts in August, giving French people who stay in Paris and cannot go to the real seaside to go somewhere.
At that time, these people will set up deck chairs and parasols on the artificial beach along the Seine, lie under fake coconut trees and sunbathe, pretending that they are on vacation on the Gold Coast of Nice.
The French have an innate obsession with vacations; nothing and no one can stop their determination to go on vacation.
Wei Changfeng had seen the artificial beaches along the Seine River on television before, but this was the first time he had seen them in person, which surprised him greatly.
"Don't let its simple appearance fool you, it'll be packed with people when it gets busy," Lin Xiao explained, seeing his curiosity.
The Seine River is divided into sections, with some areas having better water quality than others. Therefore, the experience of sitting on this artificial beach is definitely not the same as lying on a real beach and feeling the gentle sea breeze.
However, people are divided into different classes everywhere, and even if many poor people have holidays, not everyone can bring their elderly and young children to the beach for a vacation.
Besides locals, some foreign tourists are also interested in this artificial beach. The rest are homeless people, illegal immigrants, and other undocumented immigrants.
With this beach, they no longer had to suffer from cold and hunger, or be homeless, as they had in the cold winter. They could lie on the beach all day long and sunbathe without being chased away.
As Lin Xiao and Wei Changfeng enjoyed their meal, they gazed out the window at the various beautiful and magical sights, feeling that everything was so wonderful and harmonious in this leisurely summer day.
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