Let me tell you a joke

Xu Ning didn't want to spoil the dinner atmosphere, so he only spoke in a joking tone, as if telling a funny story.

But Deng Zihao, that rascal, certainly wouldn't think so much; having not seen Ding Zehui for two months, he clamored for them to start drinking immediately.

And so, amidst the clinking of glasses, it was as if they had returned to the good old days of university.

Midway through the drinks, Xu Jiafei gently nudged Xu Ning.

"Since you're here, why don't you check the operating status in the system?"

As an assistant, she felt it was her duty to remind Xu Ning, this absent-minded boss.

Since he stopped doing ride-sharing, Xu Ning hadn't visited Lis Private Kitchen again, as if he didn't even own this restaurant.

At least from a business management perspective, while specific operations can be hands-off, he should at least pay some attention to the finances, right?

Xu Ning nodded, feeling she had a point.

"You guys keep drinking, I'll be right back!"

Deng Zihao, holding his wine glass, drunkenly slurred, "Hurry back, we're waiting for you to drink!"

Xu Ning made an OK gesture, smiled, and left.

Dong Lulu, who was looking for an opportunity, also stood up when she saw Xu Ning leave.

"I'll go settle the bill!" She said, and then also headed for the door.

Ding Zehui's eyes flashed, but the expression on his face didn't change much.

Although he didn't know what she was up to, her volunteering to pay the bill was quite unusual.

Deng Zihao wasn't so sharp; upon hearing this, he immediately exclaimed, "You... why are you paying the bill here? Are you kidding me?! Sit down quickly..."

Dong Lulu, however, apparently thought he meant that they would pay, and that she, as a girl, didn't need to.

She quickly waved her hand and left the room, not giving them a chance to stop her.

"Why did she leave?"

"Seriously!"

"Why would she pay the bill!"

Deng Zihao scratched his head, looking utterly confused.

Qin Xiaohan was a bit speechless; her boyfriend's brain really wasn't very quick!

At this moment, Xu Ning had already reached the cashier.

Manager Liu had long been prepared and proactively brought up the matter.

"Young Master Xu, since you've finally made it here, let me report on the operating status of the past three months!"

He knew that this matter certainly couldn't be brought up by Xu Ning himself.

Xu Ning smiled and nodded; anyway, he wouldn't treat Lis Private Kitchen as a priority as long as things were more or less alright.

Manager Liu was about to report when Dong Lulu was already standing beside Xu Ning.

"What did you mean just now?" Dong Lulu's face didn't look good, and her tone wasn't pleasant either.

Xu Ning slightly tilted his head, looking at her with a half-smile, and shrugged.

"I didn't mean anything!"

"I was just telling everyone a joke!"

Dong Lulu took a deep breath, "You..."

"Do you have something to say?" Xu Ning naturally didn't care about her thoughts or attitude, asking in a very indifferent tone.

Dong Lulu narrowed her eyes, staring at Xu Ning, as if trying to see through his true intentions.

"You'd better shut your mouth and not talk nonsense."

"It won't do you any good!"

Her words carried an air of unquestionable authority, even sounding like a threat to Xu Ning.

Manager Liu beside them was dumbfounded, his eyes wide, not knowing what was happening.

Who was this woman? How dare she speak to Young Master Xu in such a tone!

I'd better stay out of the way and not listen to what I shouldn't.

Xu Ning looked at Dong Lulu expressionlessly and let out a cold snort.

"If I shut up, it won't do my brother any good!" His tone carried undisguised sarcasm.

Dong Lulu couldn't help but curse inwardly, but she didn't dare to truly turn hostile.

"Then what do you want?"

"How can I make you not tell Ding Zehui?"

She was a bit anxious, clearly aware of how selfish and tasteless her actions were.

In fact, some people aren't unaware that what they're doing is wrong; they simply don't care.

But now, she had no choice but to care.

Xu Ning couldn't help but chuckle a few times, thinking that Dong Lulu was not only selfish and tasteless but also a bit stupid.

If I don't side with my brother, am I supposed to side with you?

That's ridiculous!

But what he didn't expect was that Dong Lulu's next move was even funnier and more outrageous.

"How about this, I'll give you ten thousand yuan, and you can just pretend nothing happened, how about that?"

"You're just a delivery guy, delivering food through wind and rain for a month might not even earn you ten thousand yuan!"

"I'm giving you ten thousand yuan now to buy your silence, that's pretty good, isn't it?"

As she spoke, she took out her phone, ready to transfer money to Xu Ning.

Xu Ning was stunned, a playful smile appearing on his face.

Interesting!

Bribing me?

Xu Ning even thought about calling Lawyer Liu right now to ask if what she was doing was illegal.

"What?"

"Not enough?"

"I'm telling you, don't be too greedy!"

"Alright, I'll give you twenty thousand!"

"No more than that!"

Seeing Xu Ning's expression, Dong Lulu really thought he was displeased with the small amount of money, and her tone was somewhat exasperated.

Of course, in order not to let go of Ding Zehui, this eligible bachelor, she still gritted her teeth and raised the offer.

And at this, Xu Ning burst out laughing even more directly.

After laughing, Xu Ning tapped the QR code on the cashier counter.

"Alright, then just scan the code and pay!"

Dong Lulu looked at the payment code and frowned.

"What do you mean?"

"You want cash?"

"I transfer money to the restaurant, and then the restaurant gives you cash?"

She thought Xu Ning didn't want her to transfer money directly to him because he didn't want to leave evidence.

Just then, a table of guests came to settle their bill and approached the cashier.

"Oh, isn't that Young Master Xu?"

"Are you dining here too?"

The guest recognized Xu Ning and quickly greeted him with a smile.

Xu Ning turned his head and saw that it was Manager Hao from the Richard Mille flagship store.

"Manager Hao, it's been a while," Xu Ning responded with a smile.

After speaking, he turned to the cashier and said, "Just comp this table."

After all, they were acquaintances; if he hadn't run into them, it would be one thing, but paying in front of his boss would be a joke!

The cashier immediately agreed and started operating the POS system.

Manager Hao looked surprised; he never expected such a coincidence, that Lis Private Kitchen was actually owned by Young Master Xu.

However, he was a man of the world and naturally wouldn't fuss over the cost of this one meal.

"Then I thank Young Master Xu."

"Next time I have a chance, I'll treat Young Master Xu to a meal!"

Xu Ning smiled and nodded, then walked a few steps to see them off at the door.

By the time he returned to the cashier, Dong Lulu was completely stunned, standing there feeling like a clown.

Just one sentence and the restaurant comped the meal; even if he wasn't the actual owner, he must have a share in it.

This wasn't just an ordinary home-style restaurant!

Even if it wasn't Michelin-starred, it was definitely a high-end private kitchen.

The scale and decor of the restaurant alone indicated its class.

How could she have imagined that Xu Ning, that stinky delivery guy, would actually have a share in such a restaurant!

Even if it was just ten percent, it would be enough for him to live a comfortable life in the capital!

You're already so capable, and you still go out to deliver food?

Are you crazy?!