Chapter 8

Dong Qi nodded and smiled at Lu Xuan as a greeting, then said to Hu Po: "I have made arrangements with Gu Xuan for upstairs, shall we go up together?"

After about half an hour, more people began to arrive at the restaurant, and the dishes ordered by Lu Xuan were gradually served.

Since it is a blind date, it must be in a private room upstairs, not in the lobby on the first floor

Dong Qi smiled amicably, no longer insisting, and turned to find Gu Xun

Amber acknowledged that what he said made sense, "Since you have money, why do you keep pondering over my money"

The hostess invited them inside, where a miniature scene of flowing water and floating wine cups was set at the entrance. A pool of clear water was adorned with water lilies, creating a very elegant atmosphere

She hurriedly kicked Lu Xuan under the table

She did not dare to look back, covering her face with a tissue, pretending that she was completely unaware of Gu Xun standing not far behind her, secretly hoping that he would hurry upstairs

Lu Xuan smiled: "I can tell you, but I cannot."

In the year following the breakup, Hu Po occasionally imagined many scenarios of meeting him, but the one she never anticipated was this one

This attitude completely regards her as a passerby, no, a stranger, or rather, an enemy.

There is room 305, surname Gu

Lu Xuan did not expect to refuse outright: "I do not wish to go to Furong Pavilion, two hundred yuan is certainly not enough"

Lu Xuan took her phone, glanced at it, and said, "Your boyfriend? Are you here to catch him cheating?"

At such a critical moment, Lu Xuan actually retorted, "It was I who invited you."

Aren't you 24? She remembers clearly the age on his ID card

Lu Xuan adjusted his glasses and murmured to himself: "It seems I need to buy a car; it will be more convenient for traveling in the future"

Amber said: "It's very close, just a ten-minute walk, there's no need to take a taxi"

Lu Xuan had no choice but to concede, "You pay that extra amount."

Amber's heart suddenly shivered, and the chopsticks nearly fell from her grasp

She would never mistake Gu Xun's voice. A year later, hearing that familiar voice again made her feel her hair stand on end, and her nervous lips turned pale.

A cold and haughty figure that does not recognize you at all

Sir, please come this way. May I ask if you have a reservation

Amber widened her eyes, this is outrageous, calling the boss a little girl! She assumed a dignified expression: "If you don't want to call me boss, then call me sister! I am older than you."

It has been seven or eight years since we became friends, yet you can just ignore me without a word. Saying "hello" wouldn't cost you anything. This behavior is truly... so heartless.

Amber's heart, which was originally held tightly, has now dropped at a speed comparable to that of a roller coaster, crashing down with a loud thud and shattering into pieces

Amber : `` ... ... ''

Lu Xuan pointed to the seat by the window inside and said, "It is better to sit there, as you can see the water scenery and lotus flowers"

Amber smiled: "Haven't you seen enough at the inn? Our room has a view of the water and lotus flowers."

Thus, Amber found a spot on the first floor near the stairs

Could it be any more clever? The person Gu Xun is set up with is actually someone she knows, the daughter of Gu Yuanshan's prized student, Dong Qi. They had met a couple of times at Gu Yuanshan's birthday banquet.

Amber sat in front of a table full of dishes, feeling no appetite at all, completely stuffed, and inexplicably very sad

Amber intentionally sat with her back to the door, facing the interior of the hall. When Gu Xun entered, he would certainly go straight upstairs and would not notice her

The two individuals engaged in conversation soon arrived at the Furong Pavilion. This is an ancient and elegant restaurant, and at this moment, the sun was setting in the west, casting rosy hues on the eaves, while the interior was already brightly lit. This is the most famous restaurant by Pearl Lake, akin to Lou Wai Lou by West Lake, attracting many tourists from afar. Typically, the entrance of the restaurant is bustling with a continuous flow of vehicles, creating a lively atmosphere

Although Amber lived by the water in Adeline for a year, she rarely visited this place due to the large crowds. She does not enjoy noisy environments; in comparison, she prefers the upscale restaurant, Zhu Ding, located on the top floor of the Dingcheng Building.

Because she and Lu Xuan arrived relatively early today, there were quite a few parking spaces available at the entrance of Furong Pavilion

Lu Xuan no longer opposed and sat opposite her

Amber's gaze involuntarily followed.

Lu Xuan smiled and said, "That is pleasure. Little girl, what do you understand?"

Continuing to be friends after a breakup is clearly not Mr. Gu's style

Lu Xuan selected a dish and took out her phone, pulling out a photo to hand to Lu Xuan. Her phone contained quite a few pictures of Gu Xun, with the most being taken from behind, followed by side views, and the least being frontal shots. This was because all of them were secretly taken during her unrequited love last year

Repeatedly questioning the boss's intelligence is intolerable. Amber scoffed, "If you have the ability, show me the winning numbers for tomorrow's lottery."

Could you do me a favor? If you see this person later, please take a photo secretly, capturing the girl next to him

Originally, she intended to sneak a glance, but unexpectedly, it caused such a tremendous commotion, and that damned Lu Xuan even called out her name loudly! It was as if he was overly concerned and anxious about her; if Gu Xun hadn't seen her, it would have been truly strange.

She awkwardly smiled at Dong Qi and said, "No, thank you."

Amber gritted her teeth and said fine, the rich second generation really knows how to enjoy life, this two hundred yuan was originally hers, okay

Lu Xuan looked at her and said, "Eating fish is smart; you should eat more of it"

What does it mean to casually read palms for extra income? Also, deceiving the boss to spend money on good food.

Are you a cat person

Lu Xuan picked up the menu and began ordering without any hesitation: fish balls, fish slices, fish soup, and fish head. He ordered four dishes, all of which were fish.

Gu Xun's dressing style has always been simple, yet his demeanor and physique allow him to wear even the simplest clothes with an air of grandeur, making him appear exceptionally handsome even from behind

Amber was polishing the chopsticks when she suddenly heard a conversation behind her

Lu Xuan smiled, then picked up a cup of tea, attentively watching the people passing behind Amber. There are three tables here, and the stairway is adjacent to the elevator area, making it visible whether one takes the elevator or walks down the stairs.

Amber hurriedly said, "It's not that. My friend's older brother is here for a blind date today, and I want to see his date."

A tall girl walked briskly to her desk, greeting her with a cheerful smile

The delicate bowl lotus is planted in the celadon basin on the table, and the red lotus, picked from the Pearl Lake, is also arranged in a vase, exuding a subtle fragrance. The environment and scenery of the Hibiscus Pavilion are quite pleasant, yet it cannot compare to the Zhu Ding. Amber feels a sense of comfort in her heart, as at least for their first date, Gu Xun took her to the best restaurant in the city

Lu Xuan smiled and said, "It is precisely because I have money that I can afford to work casually in an inn. If I were broke, I would truly need to find a proper job, work hard to earn money, and plan for my future. Don't you think?"

Do you have a crush on him

The nervous heart rose to the throat, so it is better to just say "hello"; saying too much might cause me to bite my tongue

It is utterly disgraceful

Lu Xuan glanced at her and said, "I am older than you"

Lu Xuan said seriously: "My psychological age is greater than yours"

The two individuals walked out of the inn and made their way to Lakeside Road, where Lu Xuan stopped to hail a taxi

Amber was so embarrassed that she just wanted to burrow into the ground. She suspected that Lu Xuan was doing it on purpose! He had been polite to her in the inn, yet once outside, he directly called the boss by name! And what was with him sprinkling chili powder into her fish soup? When did she ever say she wanted spicy fish soup!

Amber said with a stern face: "Do not pry into the boss's privacy"

Lu Xuan adjusted his glasses and said, "Anyway, I am older than you."

She glanced around but did not see Gu Xun's car, indicating that he had not yet arrived, which was just as well

Lu Xuan handed her a tissue and said, "Are you alright, Amber"

Amber pouted and said: "Stop being unreasonable, just call me 'sister' honestly. Who talks about psychological age? We all go by our ID cards to determine age, okay?"

The dishes are undoubtedly delicious, and the prices are exorbitantly high. However, dining at Zhu Ding is not merely about the food, but rather about the ambiance and taste. Zhu Ding's slogan is, "With the moonlight as a sauce, and the starlight as a seasoning"

Fortunately, today is not a one-on-one meeting, as there is a shield sitting across from me. Amber quickly stood up and pointed at Lu Xuan, saying: "A new employee has just arrived at the inn, and I invited him to dinner"

Unfortunately, she did not need to say anything. When she turned around with a face that could fry an egg, she realized that Gu Xun had not come over at all. His tall and upright figure stood in front of the elevator, with his back to her, not even glancing in her direction.

Lu Xuan pressed the camera button on his phone with his left hand, while with his right hand, he picked up a bottle of chili powder from the table and poured it into the fish soup in front of Hu Po.

It is not acceptable; you must go to Furong Pavilion, otherwise you will have to drink thin rice porridge at the inn tonight

It is indeed strange; she had always considered herself to be quite eloquent, yet when faced with Lu Xuan, she unexpectedly found herself at a disadvantage

Since she mentioned Gu Xun, Hu Po really could no longer pretend to be completely unaware of Gu Xun's arrival. She had no choice but to muster her courage and look back. How should she greet him? Should she say "Long time no see" or just say "Hello"?

Her first date with Gu Xun was at Zhu Ding

Amber: "... ..." Could you please show some respect for the boss? The boss hasn't bought a car yet

Amber really wants to give him a beating

Amber! What a coincidence that you are here too

Amber is so frustrated that she just wants to push the window open and jump into Pearl Lake

You must be joking, of course Amber does not believe it

Why are you still working in an inn when you are so wealthy

The Zhu Ding Ye also embodies the traditional Chinese style of intricately carved beams and painted columns, but it only accommodates a fixed number of guests each day, requiring prior reservations. Therefore, it will never experience the bustling atmosphere seen at places like the Fu Rong Pavilion.

Amber immediately let out a loud sneeze, followed by four or five more, the sound exceptionally crisp. She is allergic to chili powder; as soon as she catches a whiff of it, she will sneeze.