172: Go to a bar

Just as she closed the mall page, a new mission prompt popped up.

【godly tycoon mission: Watch a complete Tiananmen flag-raising ceremony. Mission Reward: 2,000 godly tycoon coins.】

Lei Jun was stunned for a moment.

Watching the flag-raising ceremony?

This mission was too simple; it was practically a free coin giveaway.

Wait, tomorrow is Monday, and school starts.

If I stay until tomorrow to watch the flag-raising, I definitely won't make it to my morning classes.

In that case, I'll just take a leave of absence.

“Sister Lei, what are you thinking about? The car is here!”

Lin Xiaoya ran over holding the cultural and creative plushie Su Qing had bought for her, her face still flushed from climbing the Great Wall.

She had rested several times on the Great Wall earlier, and her legs were still weak, but she was incredibly excited whenever she thought about how Sister Lei had left those followers questioning their life choices.

Boss Lei Jun is so amazing.

Lei Jun pulled open the car door and sat inside, turning to Lin Xiaoya to say, “I plan to take a leave from tomorrow's classes to stay in the capital and watch the flag-raising ceremony. Do you want to come along?”

Watch the flag-raising ceremony?

Take a leave?

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoya immediately nodded like a woodpecker. “Yes, of course I want to go! Sister Lei, I'll take a leave too and watch it with you!”

Hehe.

How meaningful it would be to watch the flag-raising ceremony with Sister Lei!

“Alright, then let's call the counselor now to request a leave.”

Lei Jun took out her phone and found Teacher Chen's number.

The call was quickly connected, and Teacher Chen's gentle voice came through: “Lei Jun, hello, is there something I can help you with?”

“Hello, Teacher Chen. I'm still in the capital and would like to request a day's leave to watch the Tiananmen flag-raising ceremony tomorrow. I'll be back at school for classes the day after tomorrow.”

Lei Jun's tone was very polite and her reasoning was clear.

Teacher Chen paused for a moment and then smiled. “Watching the flag-raising ceremony? No problem. Stay safe and come back early after you're done.”

After Lei Jun hung up, Lin Xiaoya immediately dialed Teacher Chen's number, her tone slightly excited: “Teacher Chen, I'm Lin Xiaoya. I'm in the capital with Lei Jun and want to take a leave with her to watch the flag-raising ceremony. Is that okay?”

“It's fine, Xiaoya. Stay safe with Lei Jun.” Teacher Chen agreed readily.

Hanging up the phone, Lin Xiaoya excitedly grabbed Lei Jun's arm and shook it. “Sister Lei, Teacher Chen agreed!”

Lei Jun patted her hand and said to Lei Ying in the front seat, “Don't go to the hotel yet. Let's eat first; I'm a bit hungry.”

Lei Ying responded and immediately navigated to a restaurant.

This was a famous high-end private kitchen restaurant in the capital, with an average cost per person exceeding ten thousand... Half an hour later, the car stopped at the entrance.

The restaurant was hidden in a quaint alley, with vermilion doors adorned with bronze rings. A waitress in a cheongsam stood at the door, her temperament gentle and elegant.

Stepping into the private room, they saw an exquisite courtyard through the floor-to-ceiling windows, featuring rockeries and flowing water with swaying bamboo shadows. The decor was one of understated Chinese luxury.

The waitress handed over the menu, but Lei Jun didn't look at it. She simply told the waitress, “Bring one of each of your signature dishes.”

Lin Xiaoya peeked at the menu and saw that a single serving of 'buddha jumps over the wall' cost 8,888 yuan, making her stick out her tongue in shock.

How much was this meal going to cost!

As expected, following Sister Lei was a completely different experience.

The dishes were served quickly.

The first dish was buddha jumps over the wall. The moment the clay pot was opened, a rich aroma filled the air. The abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, and other ingredients were stewed until soft and tender, melting in the mouth.

Lei Jun took a bite, and her eyes lit up slightly.

The heat was perfect, and the broth was rich without being greasy.

As expected of a top-tier restaurant in the capital, the taste was truly impressive.

Su Qing picked up a piece of crispy pigeon. The skin was golden and crunchy, and juice overflowed when she bit into it.

Her eyes sparkled.

The skin of this pigeon is so crispy. I'll have to study how to make this when I get back so I can prepare it for the young lady later.

Su Ya stared at the steamed leopard coral grouper in front of her. The fish was fresh and tender with a faint ginger aroma. She nodded as she ate.

Lin Xiaoya took a bite of caviar salad. The caviar popped in her mouth, bringing the fresh saltiness of the ocean, paired with fresh vegetables—the taste was amazing.

She said indistinctly, “So delicious!”

The waiter opened a bottle of Lafite and poured it into crystal glasses. The liquid was a deep ruby red, emitting aromas of fruit and oak barrels.

Lei Jun took a sip. The astringency was very light, the fruitiness was rich, and it left a long-lasting aftertaste after spreading in her mouth.

Mm, this wine is indeed quite good.

The meal lasted for over an hour, and everyone was very satisfied.

Lin Xiaoya rubbed her round belly and leaned back against her chair, saying, “I'm so stuffed!”

“Sister Lei, where are we going next? Since we don't have to go back to school tomorrow anyway, why don't we look around some more?”

Lei Yue suggested, “Miss, there's a bar called ‘Gilded Age’ nearby. Would you like to go and have some fun?”

Lei Jun thought about it. Since she had nothing else to do back at the hotel, she nodded in agreement. “Alright, let's go check it out.”

The Gilded Age bar was decorated like a palace, with crystal chandeliers sparkling and gilded patterns on the walls. A resident singer was performing soothing jazz.

The moment Lei Jun's group walked in, the entire bar went silent for a second. Everyone's eyes fell on Lei Jun simultaneously.

A Second-Generation Rich man in a custom suit almost dropped his glass, his eyes fixed on her.

This woman is absolutely stunning!

Her silver hair looks better than a magazine model's, her skin is as white as snow, and her features are as delicate as a doll's. I have to get her WeChat today; I'll chase her even if I have to throw money at her!

A photographer looked on in amazement.

“This face is simply a masterpiece of God. If I could take a set of photos of her, my photography career would be complete!”

A passerby who had just entered walked straight into the person behind him, forgetting even to apologize.

He had only one thought in his mind.

Has a fairy descended to earth?

This temperament, these looks—she's simply not mortal!

The bar owner sat at the bar, feeling very nervous.

When a beauty of this level comes here, trouble is likely to follow, but he couldn't drive her away. A guest this beautiful was someone he couldn't normally get even if he invited her. He quickly told the waiters to keep a close eye on things to prevent any chaos.

Two foreign students whispered in broken Chinese, “My God, she's like an elf. Silver hair, how magical!”

“How can there be such a beautiful girl in the Dragon Kingdom?”

A small-time hoodlum with dyed yellow hair rubbed his hands and chuckled.

If I could get with this girl, my whole life would be worth it!

Lei Jun walked straight to a booth in the corner and sat down.

Lei Ying stood behind her like a guardian deity, while Lei Yue and Lei Cai sat beside her.

Su Qing and Su Ya sat opposite them, looking slightly constrained, while Lin Xiaoya sat to the side, grinning broadly.

A waiter soon came over to take their order. Lei Jun said directly, “Bring us a bottle of Louis XIII and a few bottles of champagne—the best you have.”

The waiter's eyes lit up, and he nodded quickly. “Certainly, please wait a moment!”

This was a big spender!

As soon as the alcohol was served, a man in a floral shirt walked over holding a glass, a smile he thought was handsome on his face. “Beautiful, my name is Wang Hao. Shall we get to know each other? This drink is to you.”