251: Chapter 251 People from the Capital

Su Nange didn't know he was being targeted again. Tomorrow was the weekend, so Su Nange made a special trip to A Single Thought.

It was his Older Female Cousin's promotion banquet; how could he not take it seriously?

But Zhou Wanqing's status was special, so making a big scene was definitely not a good idea. Although they were all their own people, they had to be careful just in case.

For the good wine, whether or not they used mineral water bottles wasn't certain, but it definitely had to be without any packaging.

The dishes also absolutely couldn't look like abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, or fish maw at first glance.

Su Nange sighed, "No matter how high an official's rank is, it's not as comfortable as being a commoner like us."

Dressed in a qipao, Chen Qianqian acted as Su Nange's waitress.

Su Nange had to taste all of tomorrow's dishes today. He was being very diligent about the task his Older Female Cousin had entrusted to him.

Just then, an elegant young lady and two prince-like young men arrived at A Single Thought after touring West Lake.

The girl looked at the courtyard landscape before her, where winding paths led to secluded spots, elegant and quiet. Even in winter, the warm south was still filled with scattered flowers and trees, white walls and black tiles.

A Single Thought had a very Zen atmosphere and great privacy. Even when fully booked, there was no sign of mess or noise.

The young lady looked pleasantly surprised. "Wow, I really love the south. I thought West Lake was beautiful enough, but I didn't expect to find such a paradise here in the woods by the lake!"

"I really don't want to go back."

But one of the two young men didn't think so. "It's all just flashiness. It's nowhere near as simple and solemn as the manors in our Sijiu City."

The young lady rolled her eyes at the boy; it seemed they weren't a couple.

"What a boring guy. Shangguan Fei, since you don't like it, why did you insist on coming with me?"

The boy called Shangguan Fei curled his lip: I don't like this place, but is it a crime to like you?

The other boy saw this but didn't say much. He followed the girl as she walked forward.

The young lady walked inside, and a beautiful waitress in a qipao came to greet her.

This made both boys' eyes light up. Jiangnan scenery was one thing, but Jiangnan beauties in qipaos were truly rare in their capital.

It truly lived up to its reputation.

The young lady asked, "We'd like to eat. Please arrange a private room for us."

The beauty in the qipao was the front office manager of A Single Thought. She was from the same batch as Chen Qianqian and was named Liu Yue.

Liu Yue said apologetically, "I'm sorry, you three, but A Single Thought operates on a reservation basis. And today, we are already fully booked."

Shangguan Fei looked very displeased. I'm a young master from the capital. What kind of marketing ploy are you trying to pull on me? Do you think we haven't seen the world?

He stepped forward. "Do you even know who we are? You think we're short on money? Hurry up and make the arrangements."

Looking at the three of them, Liu Yue's professional instinct told her that their identities were definitely not simple.

But nowadays, A Single Thought was a gathering place for the wealthy of Qiantang, so she had some confidence.

"I'm sorry, we really are full right now. If you three esteemed guests are here for A Single Thought's reputation, I can book a reservation for you tomorrow."

"What? We're here for your reputation? Who do you think you are, flattering yourself like that?"

The young lady was speechless. She regretted agreeing to let this guy follow her; he was really embarrassing the people of the capital.

She took over the conversation, her attitude much better than Shangguan Fei's. "Miss, we truly did come here for A Single Thought's reputation. We're willing to wait. We can wait for other guests to finish their meals before you seat us."

Liu Yue looked at the beauty before her, feeling a bit conflicted. In principle, A Single Thought didn't turn tables.

But this beauty's attitude was so sincere, and she had come specifically for their fame. If she were the daughter of some big shot, it wouldn't be good to offend her.

"Then please wait a moment while I go ask our manager."

When Shangguan Fei heard they had to wait, his hunger and anger flared up again.

In the capital, wherever he wanted to eat, even if he wanted the restaurant cleared immediately, the owner wouldn't say a word. To think he'd suffer such a grievance in this pathetic Qiantang.

But the young lady immediately stopped him. "Shangguan Fei, this isn't the capital. Please put away your young master's temper."

Su Nange and Chen Qianqian were testing dishes in one of the private rooms.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Chen Qianqian immediately returned to her seat and straightened her qipao.

She adjusted her voice before calling out, "Come in."

Liu Yue said respectfully, "Boss, Manager Chen, three guests have arrived downstairs. They have a very noble air about them and came specifically for A Single Thought. I'm a bit unsure of what to do."

Chen Qianqian stood up. "Young Master, shall I go take a look?"

Su Nange nodded. "Go ahead."

When Chen Qianqian came out, the two men and one woman were even more surprised.

Was this a woman who had stepped out of a painting?

Chen Qianqian's qipao was different from the others. With an ink-black base, it indeed had more of an ancient charm.

Added to the fact that Chen Qianqian now possessed the aura of someone in a high position, it made her look exceptionally elegant.

Noble and pure like a white lotus.

With her signature professional smile, Chen Qianqian said, "Hello, I am the manager of A Single Thought, Chen Qianqian."

The beautiful young lady stepped forward. "Manager Chen, I saw A Single Thought online, so I specifically wanted to come and check it out. I didn't know a reservation was required. Could you let us eat?"

Chen Qianqian kept smiling, but she thought to herself: We've never advertised on any websites or platforms.

Could these three have some other purpose for coming?

"Thank you very much for your support, miss. But we serve seasonal dishes here. To ensure our guests have the best experience, we only purchase the freshest ingredients every day."

"Therefore, our food preparation is discussed with guests in advance. Without a reservation, it's truly difficult for us to arrange a meal. I hope you understand."

"As an apology, I've specially prepared some West Lake Longjing tea as a gift for the three of you. Although it's not the season, it still retains the freshness of green tea."

Liu Yue stepped forward carrying three exquisite bags.

But Shangguan Fei couldn't take it anymore. Regardless of how beautiful the manager was, he roared, "You think you can brush us off like beggars with a bit of tea? Believe it or not, I'll tear this damn place down!"

Chen Qianqian had spent quite some time in the teahouse and had seen many big shots. Moreover, her boss was right upstairs. She summoned her courage and said, "Sir, I have already explained the rules of A Single Thought to you. We have also fulfilled our courtesy."

"Therefore, please stop being so aggressive so as not to disturb the peace of our guests. Otherwise, you will no longer be welcome here."

Shangguan Fei rolled up his sleeves, releasing a powerful aura. The Shangguan Family had been in the military for generations. Although he was a profligate young master, his strength was not low.

Chen Qianqian was a weak woman after all. Seeing that the other party was about to cause trouble, she couldn't help but take a step back.

Just then, several bodyguards from A Single Thought rushed over, and a fight seemed imminent.

The other boy, who hadn't spoken until now, finally stepped forward to intervene. "Young Master Fei, forget it. They're just doing business. Don't make things difficult for a girl."

But these words only fueled Shangguan Fei's arrogance. "Qin Yang, don't play the good guy here. Whose side are you on? Are you trying to show off because you think this woman is pretty?"

"I won't give you the chance!"

Qin Yang sighed and stopped talking. His status was not as high as the two in front of him.

Then Shangguan Fei turned back to the beautiful young lady.

"Lingxi, don't worry. Today, I'll make everyone here kneel before you and serve you your meal."

That young lady Lingxi said, "Enough! We're not here to cause trouble."

Then she stepped in front of Shangguan Fei. "Manager Chen, is the owner of this place someone named Su Nange?"

Chen Qianqian was stunned and nodded. "Yes."

"Is he here today?"

Chen Qianqian asked, "You're looking for him? Is there something I can help you with?"

"Please pass a message to him for me. Tell him that a lady surnamed Wen from Yanjing is looking for him."

Chen Qianqian returned to the private room.

"What took you so long? Are the visitors difficult to deal with?"

Chen Qianqian said, "Young Master, what a coincidence. One of the men is very aggressive, but a very polite young lady said she wants to see you."

"She also specifically emphasized that she's from the capital and her surname is Wen."

As expected, Su Nange was stunned for a moment.

Chen Qianqian thought to herself, No way. Does the boss have a romantic history in Yanjing too?

Meanwhile, in the courtyard outside, Shangguan Fei was also surprised. "Lingxi, you know the owner here? Haven't you never been to Jiangnan before?"

Wen Lingxi gave him a sideways glance. "So what? Just because I've never been here doesn't mean I can't know people here. This isn't ancient times."

Shangguan Fei asked, "Is it a man?"

Wen Lingxi nodded.

Beside them, Qin Yang also suddenly looked at the Eldest Miss Wen, wanting to know the answer.

However, Shangguan Fei was the first to ask, "Wen Lingxi, you traveled all this way just to find a man?"

"What's wrong with that? Is it not allowed?"

"You!" Shangguan Fei's fists clenched tight, his handsome face turning the color of pig liver.