343: Taking classmates out to eat

Zhang Jun took a sip of tea and said, "A friend from the capital—you know him too, Yang Qi—Tang Long. He saw the information about the competition and wants to participate."

"He said he wants to come over early to learn from you."

"Oh? Brother Tang! I know him, I know him. Tell him he can come over anytime!"

Yang Qi thought for a moment and recalled the wealthy young man who had once gone with Zhang Jun to have a meal at Bai Xue's home.

Just then, Yang Qi received a call from Bai Xue, saying she had already picked up her classmates. Learning he was still in the The City, she asked if they should have a meal together.

"Sure, come over. Brother Jun and the others and I are here with General Manager Yu."

"Won't that delay your important business?"

"Our business is already settled. We're just chatting and drinking tea now. It's perfect timing for you all to come over and order food. By the way, how many of you are there?"

"Including me, there are five of us."

"Alright then. No need to change private rooms, just come over! The usual spot."

As Yang Qi hung up the phone, he said to Zhang Jun and the others, "Bai Xue is bringing a few of her classmates over to eat with us."

"Mm, we'll wait for them to arrive before ordering. Let's keep drinking tea for now."

Half an hour later, Bai Xue knocked and entered, followed by four girls, including Yao Shanshan.

"Hubby, we're here. Hello Brother Jun, hello Brother Hu, hello Brother Yao..."

"Mm, Bai Xue is here. Let's take our seats. Bai Xue, you and your friends can take charge of ordering."

Zhang Jun stood up, waved at the waiter at the door, and instructed them to hand the menu to Bai Xue and her friends.

Yao Shanshan was fine; she had eaten at Gathering of All Rivers and Seas Seafood Restaurant once before and had met Yang Qi's friends.

The other three girls, however, were a bit awkward and looked slightly uneasy.

"Go ahead and order whatever you want—the more expensive, the better. Yang Qi is treating today, so let's all take advantage of him."

Seeing that they were a bit restrained, Zhang Jun joked.

When the girls saw the prices on the menu, their hearts, which had just settled, started racing again.

What kind of food cost thousands of yuan per dish? They flipped to the back of the menu and hesitantly ordered a few dishes that cost a few hundred yuan.

Even a simple dish of stir-fried seasonal vegetables cost 108 yuan. Was this really just eating vegetables? This was literally eating money!

Yao Shanshan ordered two dishes she liked and handed the menu to Bai Xue.

Bai Xue didn't stand on ceremony; she was paying, so she definitely wanted to order something nice. When entertaining friends, you have to do it with style, right?

So, she took the menu, flipped to the very front, and began ordering rapidly, choosing the expensive and delicious items.

She ordered things she had tasted before and liked, as well as things she hadn't tried but looked good. Without a second thought, she ordered fourteen or fifteen dishes.

"Brother Jun, we're done ordering. Now it's your turn."

"Heh heh heh! Tell your General Manager Yu to add a few of his signature dishes for us!"

Zhang Jun said to the waiter.

He knew the financial strength of Yang Qi and his wife; even if they ordered too much, it wouldn't go to waste, as someone would cover the bill.

"Bai Xue, you all can decide whether you want soft drinks or red wine. What should we drink this afternoon?"

Zhang Jun turned to ask the group.

"Um... well, I only have a tolerance for about 150 grams of liquor, so anything is fine?"

Liu Yao said, feeling embarrassed when he saw Zhang Jun looking at him.

This was his eternal pain—having no alcohol tolerance meant having no say at the dining table.

"Let's keep it light since it's midday. I might have something to do later, so I'll just have two beers."

Lu Hua said, feigning composure, even though his actual limit was four bottles. Fortunately, nobody called his bluff.

"Alright, let's all drink moderately this afternoon. Bring a case of beer, and also bring two bottles of my Mao-tai."

Zhang Jun told the waiter.

"Bring us some freshly squeezed orange juice too!"

Bai Xue added.

Since it wasn't the peak lunch hour yet, about halfway through the meal, Yu Dafu pushed the door open to come in and offer a toast.

"This glass is to toast all the bosses here. May your businesses thrive, flourish, and bring in great wealth."

"And this glass is to toast all the beautiful ladies. May you always remain young and beautiful, and may happiness always accompany you!"

Bai Xue and the girls couldn't just banter with Yu Dafu like Zhang Jun and the others; they took a sip of their drinks to get by.

They stood up and said politely, "Thank you, General Manager Yu, and we wish you a prosperous business as well."

"Being polite again? Didn't I say to call me Big Brother?"

Bai Xue looked at Yu Dafu, who was older than her own father, feeling a bit helpless.

"I'm just afraid of being disrespectful!"

"It's fine, just call me what Yang Qi calls me."

"Alright then! Cheers, Brother Yu! Wishing you a prosperous business, great wealth, and lots of money!"

Only then did Yu Dafu satisfy the request and down the drink in his hand.

Ever since Yang Qi agreed to supply him with a portion of high-end seafood, the restaurant's business had been booming even more.

Initially, the table full of high-end dishes had left the girls overwhelmed, and at first, they were too reserved to pick up their chopsticks.

Encouraged and urged by Bai Xue, they finally began to eat.

Bai Xue whispered to them that they shouldn't let it go to waste and to just eat their fill.

The girls thought, that's true! Eating a little is eating, and eating their fill is also eating. Why make things difficult for themselves?

Seeing Bai Xue eating heartily without any reservations, they slowly began to let go.

Now, seeing the owner of this high-end seafood restaurant being so polite to Bai Xue, they couldn't quite figure it out.

The few people eating at the table also looked like wealthy individuals. How did they get on such good terms with Bai Xue's husband?

Back in college, everyone knew that Bai Xue's family background was average. It seemed she had married a good husband.

Sigh! A person who is beautiful really has many advantages! Still, having a wealthy friend is better than not having one.

The meal lasted for two hours. Bai Xue took the girls to the restroom as an excuse, but in reality, they were preparing to settle the bill.

Zhang Jun signaled to the waiter, who quickly walked over with the bill and handed it to him.

He took it and signed it casually. Yang Qi also wanted to take it, but he wasn't as fast as Zhang Jun.

"Brother Jun, didn't we agree that I would pay the bill?"

"What difference does it make which one of us pays?"

In front of the lobby reception desk on the first floor,

"Hello, I'd like to pay for 'Sea Bright Moon'."

Bai Xue took a card out of her bag, with her classmates standing beside her.

"Alright, please wait a moment. Let me check. The total is 36,800 yuan. Miss, will you be paying by card?"

"Yes, pay by card!"

Amidst the stunned silence of everyone, Bai Xue handed the card to the young lady at the reception desk.

"Huh? Miss, the computer shows that it has already been paid. Please take your card."

The young lady handed the bank card back politely with both hands.

"Ah! Has it really been paid?"

"Yes, Miss."

"Oh, okay, thank you. I'll go check."

Just as she was speaking, Yang Qi and the others sauntered over.

"Hubby, I came to pay the bill, but this lady said someone already paid it."

"That's right, Brother Jun already paid it."