21: Chapter 21 Enjoying Barbecue with a Beauty

Zhi Xia and Ling Jing watched this pair of clowns, not feeling tired at all.

"Li Luo, stop teasing Mengting. Let's go eat!"

"Mengting, you should rein in your temper, too. We're in public, so give Li Luo some face. After all, he's treating us to a meal."

"Hmph! Fine. For the sake of the uncle treating us to a meal today, I won't bicker with you."

Li Luo chuckled.

"Not bickering with me? It'll be funny when someone loses in a few days."

Ding Mengting said, blushing.

"Wait until you win before you talk. Anyone can brag; I'm just afraid someone will try to be clever and end up losing out."

Li Luo didn't bicker with her anymore.

The four of them walked into this Japanese barbecue restaurant.

"Welcome. Is it four for you, sir?"

"Yes, please arrange a table by the window for us."

"Alright, please follow me." As the Waiter spoke, they led them to a seat by the window.

"Sir, would you like to order now?"

"Yes."

"Then I will get the menu for you. Please wait a moment."

Watching the Waiter walk away, Zhi Xia asked in a low voice.

"Li Luo, just order something simple. It doesn't look cheap here."

Ling Jing and Ding Mengting also looked around, and Ding Mengting, in particular, did not refute her Best Friend this time.

"It's fine. How much can a meal cost? Feel free to eat whatever you want later."

At this moment, the Waiter brought the menu and handed it to Li Luo.

Looking at the menu, the prices were indeed not cheap.

The cheapest buffet option was five hundred per person, and many dishes weren't even included.

Li Luo flipped to the back and found a set meal section. He took a liking to a premium set, the 8,888 Supreme Barbecue, which claimed to be A5 Wagyu beef.

Li Luo hadn't eaten it before either, so he planned to try it.

He had only seen it online before, with people talking about how beautiful the marbling was and how good it tasted.

"Let's go with this set."

As he spoke, Li Luo pointed at the 8,888 Supreme Barbecue.

"Very well, sir. Are you sure about the 8,888 Supreme Barbecue?"

"Yes, that one."

"Alright, sir. Please wait a moment, I will go prepare it for you."

With that, the Waiter went to the front desk to place the order.

Zhi Xia, Ding Mengting, and Ling Jing were shocked when they heard the price of 8,888.

Zhi Xia said hurriedly.

"Li Luo, why order something so expensive? We could have just eaten something simple!"

"It's mainly because I've never had it before and wanted to see what it tastes like."

"That 'taste' costs more than what many people earn in a month."

"Li Luo, it's really not necessary. Let me go to the front desk and change the set." As she spoke, Zhi Xia stood up, preparing to walk to the front desk.

"I said it's not necessary. Besides, the order is already placed. Just sit down and eat in peace."

"Well... alright! Li Luo, you must have other sources of income, right? Spending like this just from driving a ride-hailing car is completely unreasonable, unless your family is very wealthy."

"You aren't really a Second-generation rich, are you, just driving a ride-hailing car to experience life?"

"I'm not a Second-generation rich; I'm a first-generation entrepreneur. I do have other sources of income, so feel free to eat without worry."

"I knew it. If you ate like this just by driving a ride-hailing car, you'd have eaten your car away in a few days."

At this moment, Ding Mengting said in a low voice.

"Uncle, you aren't actually capable of buying those two sports cars, are you?"

Li Luo glanced at her.

"What, do you want to back out? You can back out now, don't say I didn't give you a chance!"

Hearing this, Ding Mengting said stubbornly.

"I was just asking. Since the bet is already made, how embarrassing would it be to back out? I, Ding Mengting, can't afford to lose face like that."

"Yo, I couldn't tell, but you're quite trustworthy. Not bad."

"Of course. What I, Ding Mengting, say is like water spilled; it can't be taken back. I have at least that much integrity, otherwise how would I make it in this society?"

"Very good. You're a strong woman; I admire that. You just wait to lose. Practice a bit in these next few days so you don't find yourself unable to say it when the time comes."

Ding Mengting said haughtily.

"I'm so scared, really. Buy it first, then we'll see!"

Zhi Xia chuckled at this moment.

"Li Luo, after we help you pick out clothes later, do you have anything else to do? If not, just take us back."

"Sure, I'll take you back after we finish shopping."

Ling Jing suddenly asked.

"Li Luo, do you plan on buying clothes here?"

"Yeah, just one set to save the trouble of going elsewhere."

Ding Mengting chimed in.

"This place is basically all luxury goods. The clothes aren't cheap."

"What's the big deal? We've already spent so much on a meal; what's one set of clothes?"

"Besides, I'm not buying anything too expensive. At a normal price, a set won't cost that much; it might even be cheaper than the meal."

The three women thought about it and realized he was right; they had already spent nearly nine thousand on the meal.

As long as he didn't buy anything too high-end, the price of clothes really wouldn't be higher than the meal.

They stopped trying to persuade him.

At this moment, the Waiter arrived with the grill and various dishes.

"Sir, ladies, the grill is quite hot, please be careful not to get burned."

"This is your A5 Wagyu beef. Let me grill it for you! This type of beef requires precise timing; if it's overcooked, it won't taste good. You can grill the other dishes yourselves."

"Alright, thank you for the trouble."

"It's no problem. Sir, ladies, how would you like it cooked?"

"I want it well-done. My stomach is sensitive."

"We want it well-done too."

"Alright, please wait a moment."

After the Waiter finished grilling the meat and left, the four of them started grilling the rest themselves.

I have to say, this Wagyu beef really does taste good. It's more fragrant than other beef, so it's no wonder it sells for so much.

Usually, I see those rich people in videos.

One wants to eat only all-natural food, another wants only pollution-free food.

They even insist on imported water and have nannies and secretaries taking care of them twenty-four hours a day. It's truly a life of enjoyment.

Li Luo now understands a bit: in this society, the richer people are, the more they fear death.

These rich people spend their days being waited on by others and still can't get enough enjoyment.

Afterward, it was basically Zhi Xia and the other two women doing the grilling. They would grill some and put it on Li Luo's plate, then share the rest among themselves.

The four of them enjoyed the barbecue quite a bit. The taste was indeed good and worth the price.

After walking out of the barbecue restaurant, Li Luo led the three women toward the menswear store downstairs.

Looking at the logo above the store, Li Luo stepped inside, with the three women following closely behind.

"Welcome to CANALI. Sir, ladies, is there anything you need? I can give you some recommendations."

The Sales Associate replied with a smile.

Looking at the Sales Associate who was so polite to them.

This isn't how it's played out in TV dramas, is it? Shouldn't they look down on people who are dressed as plainly as they are?

Thinking that just because they work here, they are superior to others? This is not like what's shown in TV dramas at all!

In reality, employees in high-end luxury stores like this are strictly trained before they start working.

Things like looking down on people or mocking customers generally don't happen.

At most, they might complain a little in private about this person or that person, but it would never be brought out into the open.

No matter what, they would at least maintain appearances.

Seeing how polite the person was, Li Luo said.

"I plan to buy a set of clothes, something casual will do. Could you take us over there?"

Hearing this, the smile on the Sales Associate's face became a bit more sincere.

"Then please follow me, sir and ladies. The casual styles are all over here. Do you need me to help you choose, or should I leave it to the beauties by your side?"

"Let them help me choose; I won't trouble you."

"Alright then, I'll be right nearby. If you have any questions, just ask me."

This man doesn't look like much, but the beauties by his side are one more beautiful than the next.

The three women chose three tops, three pairs of pants, and three pairs of shoes based on Li Luo's height and weight, and asked Li Luo to try them on to see which outfit looked better.

Li Luo picked up the clothes and went into the fitting room, trying them on one by one.

After trying on all three sets, the three women and the Sales Associate all agreed that the second set looked the best.

Li Luo himself also felt that the second set suited him quite well.

"Then I'll take this set. Let's pay."

Earlier in the fitting room, Li Luo had looked at the price tags.

The shoes were the most expensive at 3,300, and the pants and top were both over 2,000, which was about what Li Luo had guessed.

It seemed the three women knew what they were doing and hadn't chosen anything too expensive for Li Luo.