HPDBC Chapter 50 Huang Tian's Strength
Chapter 50 Huang Tian's Strength
The decor of Chaoyue Cuisine is understated, with a dark wooden doorway that exudes the calm and composed atmosphere of a Cantonese restaurant.
The staff at the entrance were very welcoming; they greeted us with smiles from afar.
"Good evening, both of you. Could you please provide the last four digits of your phone number for the reservation?"
"8866".
"Okay, Mr. Huang, this way please. The private room has been reserved for you in advance."
The waiter bent down to lead the way, maintaining a perfect distance.
Qiao Xinran quickly followed Huang Tian, trying her best to appear less awkward.
The restaurant's interior appears larger than it does from the outside, with dark marble tiles polished to a shine.
The sophisticated black interior design exudes an air of grandeur and luxury.
The private room is not cramped; it's more than enough for four or five people to dine in.
Only Huang Tian and Qiao Xinran had such large and extravagantly large items.
Of course, there are also hidden requirements for private rooms; you must spend at least 10,000 yuan to use them.
Although Qiao Xinran didn't understand, she became increasingly alarmed as she listened to the waiter's description of the tableware on the table.
Hermès chopsticks, Quentin knives and forks, Legle ruyi plates, and Riedel crystal wine glasses.
This hardware alone is very much in line with the positioning of a restaurant with an average cost of 3000+ per person.
After the two were seated, the waiter handed them the menu.
When Qiao Xinran opened it, she really couldn't hold back anymore.
A simple steamed grouper costs 988 yuan, which is relatively acceptable.
But a bottle of Voss mineral water costs 88 yuan, which is really outrageous!
She usually hesitates for a long time before ordering takeout that costs more than 30 yuan, and she has to switch between two accounts to see if she can get a large discount coupon.
"What would you like to eat?" Huang Tian asked casually.
"You can choose whatever you want, I... I'm fine with anything."
Qiao Xinran closed the menu and quickly waved her hand.
Huang Tian did not refuse and told the waiter a few dishes.
"Braised goose liver, steamed grouper using traditional methods, braised fish maw in abalone sauce, poached sea clams in chicken soup, mackerel belly, signature roast goose, amaranth in broth, plus two servings of stewed soup."
"Okay, would you like some drinks?"
"Let's open a bottle of Dom Pérignon, chilled."
"Yes, sir."
After the waiter left, Qiao Xinran asked softly, "Did we order too much? Will the two of us be able to finish it?"
"If you can't finish it, we'll pack it up so you'll have lunch tomorrow."
Huang Tian smiled and poured her some tea. "I saw good reviews for this shop online. Let's try it later and see if it's worth the price."
Qiao Xinran held the teacup, her fingertips tracing the warm porcelain surface.
The lighting in the private room was very soft, and faint guzheng music was playing.
This atmosphere made Qiao Xinran feel somewhat dazed.
Two weeks ago, if Huang Tian hadn't bought two annual memberships, she would still be worrying about the rent for the next quarter.
But now, she is about to check in at Guangzhou's most expensive Cantonese restaurant.
"Brother Tian, do you often eat at restaurants like this?"
"It's alright, I came with friends."
Huang Tian himself would definitely not come to this kind of restaurant, and the dog system wouldn't give him any rebates for his own spending.
"If I'm eating alone, I prefer street food stalls; they have a more authentic, down-to-earth feel to them."
Upon hearing Huang Tian's words, Qiao Xinran couldn't help but feel secretly delighted.
Fortunately, Huang Tian wasn't entirely the kind of rich kid who was oblivious to the hardships of life.
As the dishes were served one after another, their presentation was as exquisite as a work of art.
Qiao Xinran had intended to be reserved, but the moment she took the first bite of roast goose, the crispy skin and tender meat melted on her tongue, and her eyes lit up.
"tasty!"
"That means we've come to the right place."
Huang Tian found her expression amusing and gave her another piece of fish maw.
"This product is rich in collagen, which is good for your skin, especially for women."
Huang Tian has three stunning beauties around him who are just as beautiful as Qiao Xinran, and he doesn't feel awkward or speechless when he's alone with them.
We talked about the differences between the food in Guangzhou and my hometown, and the local customs and culture of several cities I had visited on previous trips.
It turns out that as long as a girl is interested in you, there will never be a dull moment in the conversation.
Qiao Xinran was very good at flattering people, and Huang Tian ended up chatting with her for almost two hours without realizing it.
When it was time to pay, the waiter handed the bill to us tucked into a leather envelope.
Huang Tian handed over a card without even looking at it, but Qiao Xinran couldn't help but glance at it.
Total: 10068 yuan.
Qiao Xinran's heart skipped a beat.
This one meal cost almost a month and a half of her salary.
Goodness, that's way too much!
On the way back, soft jazz music was playing in the car.
Huang Tian drove very steadily, but when he stopped at a red light, he noticed that Qiao Xinran was constantly distracted.
"What are you thinking about?"
"It's nothing..."
Qiao Xinran paused, then couldn't help but ask curiously, "Brother Tian, what exactly do you do?"
"I had accumulated some Bitcoin before, and then sold it at the peak of the market to cash out."
Huang Tian just made it up on the spot, and no one would bother to investigate anyway.
"I've heard that many people have made their fortunes by trading cryptocurrencies. I never imagined that you, Brother Tian, were one of them."
"It was all luck. I've already withdrawn from the investment and now plan to invest in some promising companies, just waiting to collect dividends later."
Huang Tian saw that the security guard at the gate was an old man, so he greeted him and drove his car inside.
The neighborhood where Qiao Xinran lives is only considered mid-range, but the environment is acceptable.
Compared to a mansion like Tianlin Mansion, it's definitely not in the same league.
"Thank you for dinner tonight, it was really delicious."
When Qiao Xinran was unbuckling her seatbelt, her fingertips accidentally touched the back of Huang Tian's hand, and she pulled back as if she had been electrocuted.
"Aren't you going to invite me up for a seat?"
Huang Tian looked at Qiao Xinran and tentatively asked a question.
"what……"
Qiao Xinran naturally understood the meaning behind those words, and she also knew what would happen if Huang Tian went upstairs tonight.
"It's too late today, my roommate is probably still awake."
Qiao Xinran regretted it as soon as she finished speaking; the excuse was just too clumsy.
"Okay, I was just kidding."
Huang Tian didn't seem to care, and simply nodded casually: "Then send me a message when you get home."
"Okay, be careful on your way."
Qiao Xinran practically jumped out of the car, afraid that Huang Tian would follow her.
Only after entering the building did Qiao Xinran lean against the wall and let out a long sigh of relief.
"Aaaaah, Qiao Xinran, what are you doing?"
Qiao Xinran felt a little uneasy, afraid that Huang Tian would lose interest in her because of his earlier rejection.
It's because she took the initiative to ask him out, and she also showed him affection during dinner that night.
But when the time came, she chickened out.
But she really couldn't accept that they slept together right after their first date.
If she were that open-minded, she would have had several boyfriends by now.
The problem is, Huang Tian might not understand her.
Perhaps Huang Tian thought she was playing hard to get.
But she swears to God, she really just wanted to know more.
It's not that she plans to choose one person for the rest of her life, but at the very least, she can't just give her life away so easily.
Oh well, it's fine to take it slow.
If Huang Tian gives up like this, then it means that he and Huang Tian are not destined to be together.