The manager quietly explained a few things to that table of guests, and the originally noisy middle-aged men and women instantly fell silent.
They were no longer young, and naturally understood what kind of presence someone who could afford to stay in the presidential suite at Bulgari was, so they immediately quieted down.
This little episode didn’t catch Zhou Wang’s attention. As someone enjoying privileges, he just needed to remain elegant and silent at this moment.
The only thing that made Zhou Wang a bit uncomfortable was...
Since when did Chinese meals start having "appetizers" and "main courses"?
The appetizers were some seasonal fruits and vegetables, while the main courses were recommended by the butler, featuring specialties like Rose Soy Sauce Chicken, Pan-fried Black Pepper Beef Bun, and Peppery Pig’s Stomach. There was a dessert of Osmanthus Biluochun Steamed Milk...
To be honest, Zhou Wang still preferred the kind of satisfaction from ordering dozens of dishes off a menu, feeling that this was a bit neither here nor there.
And the portion of each dish was pathetically small, always giving Zhou Wang the illusion that he wasn’t full.
However, when he turned his head, he saw that Qi Jiayi, Zhong Huilan, and Xu Wenqian seemed to be eating with great satisfaction, so he could only sigh.
Perhaps this was also the charm of Bao Li Xuan. After all, in a place like Magic City, there’s always a need to blend East and West, keeping up with the times...
Just then, he inadvertently met Gao Xing’s gaze, who shrugged at him, indicating he wasn’t entirely pleased with the meal either, which amused Zhou Wang.
It seemed he wasn’t the only one who felt this way, and that was enough.
But to be fair, the taste at Bao Li Xuan was still quite good. Although Zhou Wang personally preferred the cuisine from his hometown and Sichuan dishes, it was just a matter of personal preference. Cantonese cuisine tends to be more accommodating, especially for those who don’t eat spicy foods; these dishes should be particularly appealing.
Among them, the dish Zhou Wang personally favored was the "Pan-fried Black Pepper Beef Bun," the rich meat aroma gave him immense satisfaction.
Interestingly, this bun even had the Bulgari logo on it, making it very photogenic, with attention to detail maxed out.
The meal lasted until after nine o’clock, ending just before the restaurant closed.
It shouldn’t have taken that long, but Zhou Wang knew Gao Xing wasn’t full, so he had the kitchen prepare a few more main courses for him. The rest of the time was spent with Gao Xing eating while Zhou Wang and the others chatted, waiting for him.
After finishing the meal and leaving the restaurant, Qi Jiayi and Zhong Huilan were the first to bid farewell to Zhou Wang.
"Mr. Zhou, can I take two days off? Tonight I’m going to stay at Huilan’s place, and tomorrow we’ll visit her parents..."
"You’re leaving tonight?"
Zhou Wang asked in surprise, "Taking a leave is not an issue, but it’s quite late, so why don’t you stay at the hotel tonight and leave early in the morning?"
"No need, Huilan’s home isn’t far from here."
Qi Jiayi persisted.
Zhou Wang suspiciously glanced at Qi Jiayi a few times. He strongly suspected that because of what happened on the balcony today, Qi Jiayi now had a strong defensive mindset against him, hence her reluctance to remain at the hotel...
What was she thinking, did she really believe he would sneak into their room in the middle of the night and do something to her and her sister?
Uh... the possibility was extremely low, but not entirely impossible.
Even though Zhou Wang had this suspicion, he had no evidence and could not discern any abnormalities from Qi Jiayi’s expression, so he had to drop the matter.
"Alright then."
After seeing off Qi Jiayi and the others, when he returned to the hotel suite, Xu Wenqian approached Zhou Wang again.
"Boss, um, Jian Sihan contacted me again, what do you think..."
"Young Master Jian?"
Recalling Xu Wenqian’s college classmate, who despite having a small tendency to show off, was a decent person, Zhou Wang couldn’t help pondering for a moment before nodding, "Alright, let’s meet him then. Ask him to come over now if it’s convenient for him and his father."
"Sure, sure, they said anytime you’re available is fine."
Upon hearing Zhou Wang agree, Xu Wenqian couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
For the past few days, Jian Sihan had been pestering her, and since she was rather thin-skinned, she had no choice but to agree to help. Now she finally fulfilled her promise, and how things progressed between Zhou Wang and Jian Sihan’s father thereafter was no longer her responsibility.
Zhou Wang thought he might have to wait a bit, but who knew that only five minutes later, the butler called to say two guests named Jian had arrived.
"So quick?"
While wondering whether he should ask Yun Rou and Yun Lan for a light massage, Zhou Wang was taken aback.
"Uh... I just found out that Young Master Jian and his father had booked a room at the Bulgari Hotel and were waiting here."
Xu Wenqian explained with some embarrassment.
Zhou Wang couldn’t help but laugh at this. With such perseverance, it’s no wonder Young Master Jian’s father was a successful man who built a billion-dollar business.
Soon, there was a knock on the door, and with the butler’s guidance, Jian Sihan, whom Zhou Wang had met once, walked over with a well-dressed middle-aged man, holding two gift bags with no visible logo.
"Mr. Zhou, it’s an honor to meet you. I am Jian Zhuoran, Jian Sihan’s father. Since your arrival in Magic City, I’ve been wanting to visit you but never caught you free. Unexpectedly, it was my useless son who managed to meet you first, very embarrassing..."
Jian Sihan’s father quickly walked up upon meeting and warmly grasped Zhou Wang’s hands, expressing his admiration warmly.