Bailu Manor was a high-end restaurant located on Bailu Lake's Lake Heart Island, with an average cost of over 800 yuan per person. Xu Wu's fighting spirit was ignited, and she floored it all the way there!
After getting out of the car, she said provocatively to Chen Xiao, "Can you handle this or not? If not, we can go somewhere else!"
Chen Xiao replied, "A man can never say he can't perform! Why don't you put me to the test?"
"Then I'll put you to the test!" Xu Wu had no idea about the hidden meaning in his words. Thinking he was just putting up a brave front, she strode straight into the restaurant.
Inside the restaurant, the antique decor exuded a rich cultural atmosphere. Carved window lattices cast mottled shadows, and the smooth, warm wooden tables and chairs were set with exquisite porcelain and silver tableware. Silk curtains swayed gently in the breeze, carrying a faint, elusive fragrance.
Waitstaff dressed in traditional attire moved quietly through the restaurant with warm smiles, ensuring the privacy and comfort of the guests. Patrons either conversed in low voices or quietly enjoyed their meals, their faces beaming with satisfaction and pleasure.
Following the waiter, Xu Wu hesitated several times along the way. But seeing Chen Xiao's nonchalant attitude and thinking about how he had conquered two of her virgin territories, she steeled her resolve and quickened her pace toward their table.
The waiter handed her a tablet. She agonized over the menu before finally showing it to Chen Xiao. "Take a look. Is this too much?"
She was still a little afraid Chen Xiao wouldn't be able to pay, so she was giving him one last chance!
Chen Xiao glanced at the order. It was only 2,300 yuan. 'Who are you looking down on? You're holding up my grand plan to get rich!'
"President Xu, you're someone who's seen the world. Why are you being so cheap with the order? Even if you don't recognize the dishes, you can certainly recognize the prices, can't you?"
Xu Wu instantly flew into a rage. She snatched the tablet back and started picking only the most expensive items. When she was done, she said, "I've ordered all the priciest dishes. Don't come crying to me when you can't pay the bill later. This is going to cost you several months' salary!"
'This guy is infuriating! I try to save him some money and he's not even grateful. In that case, I'll really take him to the cleaners!'
He looked at the new order total: 25,000 yuan. 'Damn, not only did she pick the most expensive things, she also ordered more than a dozen dishes. This girl's finally pulling her weight!'
Xu Wu had been watching his expression the whole time. Seeing his grave look as he finished reviewing the order, she couldn't help but think smugly, 'You little punk. See if I don't ruin you. You'll be living off your credit card for the next few months!'
Chen Xiao desperately held back a smug laugh, thinking, 'Heh, you little rascal. You've finally gotten vicious and started helping your grandpa here make some money!'
The two ate, each with their own ulterior motives, and there wasn't much to talk about. During their sporadic conversation, Chen Xiao learned that Xu Wu was the Marketing Director for Zhi Fei Aerospace. A female director was a rare sight!
After the meal, Chen Xiao called the waiter over to pay the bill. When Xu Wu saw him pay without batting an eye, her heart started pounding. 'The pay at Dr. Feng's Robot is this good? A salesman can just drop tens of thousands on a meal whenever he wants? Didn't I hear they got pay cuts?'
In response to her unspoken question, Chen Xiao offered an explanation: "I accidentally closed a 6-million-yuan deal. Isn't that infuriating?"
For some reason, Xu Wu found it incredibly easy to get angry at him today. He had stolen the Jiangzhou Design Institute's order from them, and now he was gloating about it!
Her pride wounded, Xu Wu grabbed her bag and stormed off without even saying goodbye!
'What kind of person is she? So rude. Oh well, I'll forgive you since you helped me make money!'
Chen Xiao opened his message interface:
"DING! You have spent 25,000 yuan. Generating random multiplier for Cashback Card... 71x. Cashback: 1,775,000 yuan!"
'Xu Wu, you're such a doll. Born to bring your husband prosperity, with good child-bearing hips to boot.' In an instant, he thought of many "great words and phrases" to praise a woman.
He took a taxi back to Hai Run Mansion. Following the system's instructions, he picked up the car's documents from his mailbox and went down to the underground parking garage. He had a private parking space; when this apartment complex was sold, each unit came with one.
A white Mercedes-Benz CLS was particularly eye-catching. Chen Xiao spotted his former dream car at a glance. He finally owned it now, and the top-spec model at that.
Sliding into the cockpit, the first thing that caught his eye was the leather-wrapped steering wheel, delicate to the touch, every detail revealing ingenious craftsmanship. On the center console, a high-resolution touchscreen gleamed, a testament to the fusion of technology and art. Metallic air vents were cleverly embedded in the black console panel, exuding a cool and meticulous precision.
To the left, a row of exquisite control buttons was arranged with perfect size and spacing, as if born from countless ergonomic tests. Looking down, the fine texture and soft feel of the black carpet made one want to take off their shoes and feel its gentle embrace.
The seats were made of genuine leather, wide and comfortable. The moment he settled in, he could feel the support for every part of his body. On a long journey, it would be like a mobile sofa, melting away all fatigue. The heated and massaging seat functions added another layer of comfort and enjoyment to the luxurious experience.
The ambient lighting inside the car was soft and warm. As the colors changed, the entire cabin seemed to take on different moods. When driving at night, they were like twinkling stars under a quiet night sky; by day, they transformed into gentle sunlight, sprinkling into every corner.
Chen Xiao quietly took in every detail, leaning back comfortably in the driver's seat. 'Perhaps this is what life is supposed to be like!'
He savored the moment in the car for a while before heading upstairs. Just as he reached his front door, he heard arguing from across the hall and paused, curious. The opposite door was open, and he could see the two children from that morning were still there.
A man's voice said, "Why are you so ungrateful? The Wang Hao family has three properties, he drives a big Mercedes-Benz, what's not to like? He's offering a 660,000 yuan betrothal gift alone, and he even said he could add more if you just agree!"
Then he heard Zhao Xiangjun's voice. "I'll say it again. I'll spend the rest of my life alone. I'm not getting married!"
"You won't even meet him once, how do you know it's not a good match? If you just meet him, you might change your mind!"
"I won't! I've been watching the kids for you all day. I'm tired now, and I need to rest. I have to work tomorrow, so please leave now!"
Zhao Xiangjun's voice was cold, and Chen Xiao could even picture her expressionless face.
"I'll leave as soon as you promise to meet him!" the man insisted.
"Fine, so you're not leaving? If you won't go, I will. We'll see how long you plan on staying here."
As soon as she finished speaking, Chen Xiao saw Zhao Xiangjun walk out of the apartment. She didn't greet him when she saw him; her flawless face was completely devoid of expression.
"Wait a minute! You haven't given me this month's living expenses for Mom and Dad yet!"
Chen Xiao saw a man about six feet tall run out after her. The man was very thin but quite handsome. 'This must be Zhao Xiangjun's brother,' Chen Xiao thought. 'Otherwise, he wouldn't be pushing her to go on a blind date and mentioning their parents.'
Zhao Xiangjun stopped, took 5,000 yuan in cash from her bag, and handed it to the man with a blank expression before turning to leave again.
"Hey! What's with the attitude!" the man exclaimed, even as he started counting the money. Chen Xiao could only watch and shake his head.