Chapter 1934 - 1514: A Reunion Once More
Bai Xiaosheng sent a copy of the investigation results on Guangyu International to Xiahou Qi and discussed it with him over the phone.
After Bai Xiaosheng hung up the phone, Lin Weiwei came over and smiled at him, "Xiaosheng, where are we going for dinner tonight?"
Bai Xiaosheng glanced out the window. The sunset was a deep orange, and it was getting darker. It was indeed getting late, and he felt a bit hungry; it was time to consider where to have dinner.
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"Weâve been quite tired these days, letâs have a nice meal tonight," Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile.
As he spoke, Bai Xiaosheng silently asked Red Lotus to search for high-quality specialty restaurants nearby.
Red Lotus quickly searched and informed him.
"A nice meal, thatâs great. Where do we go? Iâll check," Lin Weiwei said happily after hearing Bai Xiaoshengâs suggestion.
"Let me find a place. Thereâs a private kitchen nearby," Bai Xiaosheng said, searching on his phoneâs map and then showing it to Lin Weiwei.
"Jiyi Private Kitchen?" Lin Weiwei read the name of the private kitchen, along with a long list of "notes."
"This restaurant operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only, no waiting if youâre late, no phone reservations, no specific dish orders allowed..."
In the distance, Lei Ying, who was reading some documents, couldnât help but look over.
So many rules, and quite peculiar ones at that.
Lin Weiwei read a lot and then stopped, amusingly saying, "The owner of this restaurant is really full of themselves, with such an air. Is it this exaggerated or just a gimmick for effect?"
Lei Ying chuckled, "Why donât we take a look and see for ourselves."
"I donât know if itâs a gimmick, but a lot of celebrities have visited that private kitchen," Bai Xiaosheng joked while naming a few people.
These were all prominent figures in the Xianggang film, entertainment, and sports sectors.
"Then we must go have a look. We might run into some big star," Lin Weiwei said with a smile.
Actually, at their level, big stars didnât impress them much, just like ordinary people.
Over the past year, Zhenbei Groupâs Greater China Region companies held many big events, inviting nearly all celebrities across the land, and international stars too if the event was significant enough.
Of course, no matter how prominent the guests, they were not more prestigious than Bai Xiaosheng. When Bai Xiaosheng attended, they all had to greet him respectfully.
This is the power of capital.
With the destination decided, Bai Xiaosheng and the other two set out to go there.
Since it wasnât far, and the private kitchen was in a small alley, they walked there.
On the way, Lin Weiwei asked an interesting question, "Why do those elegant, character-driven, and unique restaurants love to hide themselves?"
Doesnât it always say, even good wine fears a deep alley?
Bai Xiaosheng jokingly answered, "Perhaps itâs to emphasize their uniqueness, to express a sentiment above the mundane, making the dining environment more serene and detached, allowing diners to forget worldly affairs and indulge in the joy of food..."
Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying listened in bewilderment.
Bai Xiaosheng then cut to the chase, "It just means, it looks more classy, and they can charge more."
Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying suddenly understood, almost bursting into laughter.
Of course, it was just a joke.
The three of them weaved through the streets, heading to their destination.
Meanwhile, the so-called Lin Familyâs good-for-nothing, along with his sidekick Xu Jiahao, appeared at that private kitchen, heading to the reserved private room.
They had booked a room there, one for the whole year.
This private kitchen had rules and a "temper," but rules and temper werenât an issue in the face of enough interest.
Money isnât all-powerful in this world, but it solves ninety-nine percent of issues; if it doesnât, money might not be enough.
"Itâs been a while since I last had the private kitchenâs dishes, I really miss them," said the Lin Familyâs young master as he entered the private room, sprawling in the solid wood chair admiring the paintings on the wall.
A beautiful girl with delicate features in traditional attire served them tea.
She was the only "receptionist" here, and her aura indeed matched the placeâs ambiance.
"Hello, Miss, long time no see, did you miss me?" the Lin Familyâs young master flirted with her cheekily.
"Of course, youâre our honored guest here, how could we not miss you, Lin Chensheng, Mr. Lin!" the young girl joked with a smile.
Though dressed traditionally, she spoke with the straightforwardness of a modern girl.
The Lin Familyâs wastrelâs real name was Lin Chensheng, coincidentally just one character different from Bai Xiaoshengâs aliasâLin Sheng!
After bantering a bit, the young girl left.
"Ah, modern women, they have lost that classical charm, only keeping the form, but not the spirit," lamented Lin Chensheng while sipping tea once the beauty left.
Then, he leisurely looked outside, "Such a pleasant time. Tsk tsk, it would be great to live like this all the time. Blame that woman from the Hong Family, always chasing and badgering me relentlessly. I have to be so cautious when I go out; Iâve really had enough!"
Lin Chensheng complained as he continued.
Beside him, Xu Jiahao glanced at the young master with a strange look, then cautiously said, "Actually, Mr. Lin, Miss Hong is nice, pretty, and capable, and sheâs quite attentive to you. Mr. Lin and Madam are very satisfied, why are you so unwilling?"