346: Daisy Chen's ideological transformation

Led by a waiter, Li Qinghe, Chen Daisy, and Secretary Emily slowly entered a large, natural private room enclosed by green plants.

On the way in, they could see several other plant-enclosed private rooms like this, with glimpses of guests already seated inside.

According to the time Li Qinghe made the reservation, he was considered a relatively late guest.

However, in the property registration records, Li Qinghe's contact information was associated with a major owner who possessed two entire floors of property.

So, no matter where or what social stratum, a small number of people always receive more special treatment.

In this luxury residence, Li Qinghe, owning the top two floors, was undoubtedly one of those who enjoyed special privileges.

As Li Qinghe enjoyed preferential treatment, Chen Daisy and Secretary Emily also benefited.

The three leisurely took their seats amidst green trees and red flowers, with a pure white shading canopy and the clear blue sky above them.

"So this is where the rich people in Singapore come to eat."

Little Secretary Emily's eyes darted around, clearly finding the place very interesting.

"In the future, you two can also be regulars here," Li Qinghe gently tapped the table.

"Coming here occasionally is nice; it's mainly about the experience, lacking the lively atmosphere of a hawker center."

Chen Daisy looked very composed.

"Daisy, are you trying to save me money?" Li Qinghe looked at Chen Daisy with some surprise.

He hadn't expected those words to come from Chen Daisy; based on their extensive interactions recently, it would have been more fitting for Secretary Emily to say them.

The fact that it came from Chen Daisy's mouth, however, made Li Qinghe feel surprised.

"Mainly, I used to have a strong obsession, thinking that if others could have something, I should also be qualified to have it, so I worked hard to find opportunities with a very clear objective."

"But today, starting from shopping on Orchard Road, seeing Secretary Emily's apartment, and then coming here and meeting our company's chairman and secretary..."

"Then seeing the apartment on the 52nd floor, and now sitting here, I suddenly feel that many things are really just veiled in beauty before you get them. Once they become part of your daily life, their appeal isn't actually that strong."

"dear, thank you. You helped me experience all of this and healed the obsession in my heart. From now on, I am one of the luckiest girls in Singapore. I love refinement, and I love life even more..."

Chen Daisy spoke at length, her central message still being gratitude to Li Qinghe for allowing her to experience the life of another social class.

Perhaps it was because she had given everything and also received so much.

The various thoughts in Chen Daisy's mind had greatly weakened, and she expressed that she would now begin to enjoy work and her current life.

"Daisy, you're amazing!"

Secretary Emily's face was radiant, as if Chen Daisy's spiritual transformation was her own.

Perhaps Chen Daisy had brainwashed her a lot in the past, causing her to unreasonably agree with Chen Daisy's ideas.

It seemed Chen Daisy's presence still had a very significant impact on her.

This situation would likely change once the two were separated for a period, as Secretary Emily's excellence would quickly lead her to develop an independent personality and display her own true charm.

However, the concluding remark Secretary Emily made was very insightful: "Many things, you can only calmly face others having them once you possess them yourself."

The Little Secretary's thoughts had always been profound, only overshadowed by Chen Daisy's brilliance.

The three chatted for a while in the plant-enclosed private room, and then the waiter began to deliver their dishes one by one.

According to the information provided, the executive chef responsible for cooking today was from Hong Kong, China, and had traveled extensively around the world.

Now, combining the strengths of Eastern and Western cuisines, he had created some unique signature dishes of his own.

He had prepared many dishes, taking advantage of the diverse range of Southeast Asian seafood.

And because Li Qinghe had previously specified either larger portions or more variety.

Evidently, the chef chose to offer more variety.

Meats and seafood, a total of over ten dishes, were served one after another. Although most portions weren't overly large, they were all quite distinctive.

Li Qinghe found a few of the dishes particularly unique.

One was pan-fried cod with sauerkraut.

Sauerkraut Cod

This dish used Atlantic cod as its base, pan-fried only on one side. When the cod was almost cooked, it was drizzled with a sauce made from green vegetables like sauerkraut and nightshade mustard greens.

The tender cod was exceptionally delicious when paired with the vegetable sauce.

Another dish was lobster pasta.

Lobster Pasta

When the dishes were ready, the chef came over to give a special introduction.

This dish was made using a whole Maine lobster from the United States, discarding the traditional garlic butter sauce. Instead, it used a rich broth made from lobster, flavored with fresh bell peppers.

Especially the cooking of the pasta, which maintained its inherent chewiness without being as stiff as other pastas.

Paired with the perfectly cooked lobster meat.

This pasta was refreshing and springy, completely free of that thick, greasy taste, with every strand carrying a hint of sweetness.

Among the main courses, there was also a black truffle pizza.

Black Truffle Pizza

The chef introduced it as fresh black truffle, shaved and used on the spot. The pizza featured three types of cheese, complemented by the rich aroma of black truffle.

In the very center of the pizza, following the custom of many dishes in Singapore, there was a soft-boiled egg, also known as an onsen egg.

The egg yolk permeated the crust, offering a unique flavor.

Of this black truffle pizza, Chen Daisy and Secretary Emily only ate one slice each, leaving the rest for Li Qinghe to finish.

This also largely satisfied his request for larger portions.

The final desserts were an innovative Tiramisu and an ice cream red date pudding.

Tiramisu and Red Date Pudding

The Tiramisu concealed coffee liqueur with small biscuits, the sweetness of chocolate and bitterness of coffee perfectly balanced.

The red date pudding, on the other hand, featured a dense sponge cake with chopped red dates inside, melting in the mouth with a unique flavor.

After this meal, Li Qinghe once again deeply understood what it meant to transform ordinary ingredients into something ordinary people couldn't afford.

After enjoying a unique lunch on the 50th-floor high-rise terrace.

Li Qinghe then took Chen Daisy and Secretary Emily back to the apartment.

The two of them had spent a bit too long receiving cultural immersion last night, with story after story filling their minds.

So, sitting in the spacious living room, after chatting with Li Qinghe for a while, Chen Daisy let out a big yawn.

It's true that yawns are contagious; Secretary Emily immediately followed with a big yawn of her own.

Seeing the two girls' sleepy expressions, Li Qinghe stopped chatting with them.

Now, they couldn't eat, and they couldn't play.

So Li Qinghe sent them back to the master bedroom for a nap.

As for himself, he took the elevator directly down to the underground garage, got into his Bentley, and headed straight for a certain place.