Capítulo 973: Chapter 363: Buying a Plane (Part 3)
“I don’t understand what you’re discussing, but I know he wouldn’t brag, and he doesn’t need to.”
Ji Xiaoxi spoke softly yet firmly.
As Cheng Xueqing was about to question further, Yue Junnan, who was making a call in the front row, suddenly raised his voice. He was heard exclaiming in disbelief over the phone:
“…What, the restaurant is booked out? No, how could this happen, I clearly reserved a spot a day in advance… What’s the use of apologizing to me, where’s your manager? Let your manager take the call…”
After a series of angry questioning, Yue Junnan finally hung up the call, feeling embarrassed as the group turned their attention towards him.
“We might need to find another place to eat, there’s a bit of a hiccup at the restaurant…”
“Are there no spots at the ‘Half City·Furongli’ restaurant? I heard it’s the hottest place in Beidou recently, I thought…”
Cheng Xueqing, who had dressed up specially, couldn’t hide her disappointment. Realizing her mistake, she quickly smiled to smooth things over, “We’ll go another time when Brother Yue takes us. Anything’s fine as long as it’s Brother Yue treating us.”
Yue Junnan’s expression improved a bit, and he nodded slightly, “No problem, I know there are several other good restaurants in that mall, and they’re all quite tasty.”
“Actually, there’s no need to change plans, just go to Half City·Furongli. I can arrange a spot for you.”
Zhou Wang chimed in with a smile.
“Ha, I get it, you’re going to say you booked Furongli, right?”
Yue Junnan teased immediately.
“Correct answer.”
“You really are…”
Yue Junnan showed a disdainful expression and was unwilling to engage further with Zhou Wang. Cheng Xueqing also pouted, intentionally nudging Ji Xiaoxi beside her, but she remained indifferent, irritating Cheng Xueqing.
Not wanting to continue with Zhou Wang, Yue Junnan stepped on the gas to speed up, and before long, the BMW 530 reached its destination.
After parking, the group took the elevator to the mall’s top floor, which was filled with various eateries, among which the Half City·Furongli French restaurant in the prime spot was the most eye-catching.
Newly renovated and opened, the restaurant had shifted focus to a pure upscale French dining experience. Frequent visits by celebrities and promotion of extravagant dishes by marketing accounts made it a rising hotspot.
Many bloggers, unable to secure a spot, would live stream at the entrance, capturing the exaggeratedly lavish facade and the celebrities coming and going.
At present, the entrance was cleared, with security in black suits lined up to the elevator doors. Standing at the entrance were several wealthy-looking youths chatting and laughing.
“I said only someone with influence could book the entire Furongli during dinner hour… See, that person’s Qiu Zeyu, the famous ‘Beidou Four Young Masters,’ heard of him? He’s one of them.”
Upon seeing one of the youths, Yue Junnan, initially resentful, immediately became relieved and explained in a low voice to Cheng Xueqing and the others.
“I know him, I’ve seen gossip online…”
Cheng Xueqing appeared somewhat excited, but before she finished speaking, she noticed the gaze of the extravagantly dressed youths turn towards them. Startled, they extinguished their cigarettes and strode over.
Feeling slightly uneasy, Yue Junnan wondered if Qiu Zeyu remembered him from their brief encounter at a business event. Surely not?
But with a glance around, there was no one else getting off the elevator; surely Qiu Zeyu and company weren’t merely heading down?
At that moment, the approaching youths, still at a distance, greeted heartily with laughter.
“Brother Dog, we thought you’d be passed out from drinking these days, you seem in good spirit!”
“I can only say impressive, Brother Dog, you truly have a large capacity, but why suddenly invite us for a meal, especially at this time?”
Zhou Wang walked forward smiling, hugged Qiu Zeyu, Young Master Zhang, and the others, then explained:
“I just heard you guys fussing in the group, and as I happened to be dining with friends, I called you over to help me decide something I’m thinking of buying today.”
“What would you need advice on buying, a sports car, a villa? You’re not planning to buy the whole mall, are you?”
Qiu Zeyu asked curiously.
“Not quite… I don’t have much experience, but I know you all have some insight, or at least a little more exposure than me, especially you, Young Master Zhang. Didn’t you tell me your family placed an order earlier this year, and you were involved throughout.”
“Hmm?”
While Zhang Zhiyuan tried to recall with a puzzled expression, Zhou Wang shook his head and decided to stop being mysterious.
“It’s nothing, I’m just planning to buy a plane.”