Chapter 802: Liu Yong invites me to eat

Just then my phone rang; I saw it was Zhuang Shi calling.

I hurriedly answered.

Hello, Zhuang Shi.

Hello, Jianqiang. Do you have any plans for tonight?

"Tonight, I have no plans; I've been in the hotel," I said.

All right, Liu Yong will treat you to dinner tonight; please come to Zhenwei Xuan Restaurant around 6:30.

Just give my phone number when you enter; the waiter will take you to the room, Zhuang Shi arranged over the phone.

Okay, Zhuang Shi, I understand. I'll be there on time. I said.

After Zhuang Shi hung up the phone,

I said to He Zuming,

"Mr. He, this divination was truly accurate; tonight someone really invited me to dinner, and it's Liu Yong."

He Zuming stroked his beard and laughed, saying, "That's right,"

"Is Liu Yong the third son in his family?"

"Yes, he's the third son at home; his two older brothers have already gone abroad," I said immediately.

"That matches the hexagram," He Zuming said.

"Mr. He, this is too accurate!" I exclaimed.

"The Book of Changes accords with heaven and earth, thus it can comprehend the way of heaven and earth. By looking up to observe celestial phenomena and down to examine geography, we therefore know the reasons behind the obscure names."

"Jianqiang, as long as you follow what the Book of Changes says, there will be no danger; go ahead boldly and confidently."

"Xiao Yan, you must learn to apply one example to many."

"From the hexagram imagery, develop your explanation; don't limit yourself to the hexagram text, but also don't stray from it," He Zuming said to both me and Xiao Yan.

I and Xiao Yan both nodded.

"Mr. He, what will they discuss with us tonight?" I asked.

"This? It should be about the Wen Family; there's already been a stir,"

"At present, the only thing that concerns you is the Wen Family affair."

"I believe Liu Yong will talk about what happens after the Wen Family's downfall."

"Still, just remember that saying: be careful with your words and moderate in your diet," He Zuming arranged for me.

"Okay, Mr. He, I understand; I'll do as you said," I said.

"All right, Jianqiang, rest now; Xiao Yan, we're leaving. I'll go back to analyze your adaptability and where your explanation of the hexagram text needs extension," He Zuming said to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan hurriedly stood up,

first helping He Zuming up from the sofa.

I saw He Zuming to the outside of the room.

"Mr. He, you're tremendously talented; your predictions are godlike."

"He has helped me greatly; he is one of my benefactors."

"I am deeply grateful to Mr. He in my heart."

Time quickly reached six o'clock; I drove alone to the Zhenwei Xuan Restaurant that Zhuang Shi mentioned.

This restaurant,

is a high-end private chef hotel.

What does that mean? It means it's not open to the public,

it only accepts reservations.

It's surely also a membership system.

Actually, this indicates a situation: life has tiers, and meals are also tiered.

Don't think that eating is simple,

who can eat together shows that the relationship is already in place.

and what tier one has reached determines what kind of meal one can eat.

Only when the relationship is in place can one sit together to drink and eat.

Nowadays, nobody lacks a meal.

I entered the restaurant,

as soon as I went inside, I felt the decor was extremely luxurious.

Generally, the first floor of hotels has scattered tables.

but here is the guests' rest and entertainment area.

Handsome waiters one after another stand at the front desk.

Seeing me come in, they immediately smiled and walked up to me,

"Hello, sir, may I ask for your membership number?"

Sorry, I'm not a member; I'll give my phone number instead. Someone has already reserved a room. After saying that, I gave Zhuang Shi's phone number.

Hello, sir, please follow me. Mr. Zhuang has reserved the VIP Hall. The waiter said that and then led me forward.

After entering the hotel, I then discovered there is a large courtyard inside,

the courtyard has a garden and recreational facilities.

Here it's purely for dining and enjoyment.

Under the waiter's guidance, we walked along a winding, secluded path.

Soon we arrived in front of a detached house with its own courtyard.

It is an imitation ancient architectural complex.

The attendant lightly tapped the door knocker, and someone inside opened the door.

A young lady was welcoming guests.

"Hello." She bowed to me.

"Hello." I hastily returned the bow.

"May I ask if you are Mr. Zhao?" the young lady asked.

"Yes, I am Zhao Jianqiang." I said.

"Alright, please come in." The young lady gestured for me to enter the room.

Upon entering the room,

"Master auspicious, servant attends to you, please change clothes." Then a sweet-looking girl came out facing me, wearing Gege-style clothing.

After saying that, she then performed a salute to me.

I hastily returned the salute.

The girl, seeing me return the salute, immediately laughed covering her mouth.

Then she took off my outer garment and hung it up.

She also changed my shoes.

This service is really thorough, damn it.

I really haven't enjoyed such service before.

After finishing this set of procedures,

I followed the girl wearing Gege clothing into the room.

Upon entering the room, I only then realized that the chef here provides one-on-one service.

That is, a dining table with a dedicated kitchen service. Really a private chef, damn it.

Upon entering the room,

Zhuang Shi and Liu Yong were already seated at the table waiting for me, each with a girl in Gege attire standing behind them.

Providing table-side service.

Services such as pouring wine, pouring tea, smoking, lighting cigarettes, etc., are all handled by someone.

All I need to do is eat.

All that's missing is someone feeding the guests bite by bite.

"Jianqiang, sit down, what are you spacing out for?" Zhuang Shi laughed and said.

"Yeah, Jianqiang, what would you like to drink? Baijiu or red wine."

"From the time I met Jianqiang until now, I still haven't had a meal with him." Liu Yong also said with a laugh.

I sat down at a seat,

"Mr. Liu, Zhuang Shi, this is my first time coming to this place; I didn't expect Huaihai to have such a dining spot."

"What's this, Jianqiang? If you go to the south, you eat seafood that's alive, and there are even mermaids for you to catch."

"Both people and seafood can be enjoyed." Liu Yong laughed and said.

"Mr. Liu, I have never enjoyed such service before; coming here to eat, I feel not very free. We eat while they stand and watch—isn't that not good?" I said.

"What, you mean let them eat together?"

"As long as you have no objection, we'll eat together, letting them feed us one-on-one." Liu Yong said, looking at the three girls.

"We will fully obey the masters' orders." The three girls immediately performed a salute.

Upon hearing that, I broke into a sweat and hastily waved my hand, saying,

"Mr. Liu, that's not what I meant."

"Alright, Mr. Liu, don't embarrass Jianqiang; look, his face is all red." Zhuang Shi said, coming to my rescue.

Liu Yong then waved his hand,

"Since Jianqiang doesn't like it, then forget it. Actually, Jianqiang, you should relax a bit; when you go to the south to eat, it's all bikini-clad attendants keeping you company. So you all step back,"

"By the way, tell the kitchen not to make the roasted goose too old-fashioned."

"Yes, master." The three girls replied and hurriedly retreated from the room.

After those girls left, I let out a sigh of relief.

Having a meal made me too nervous.

Perhaps I am too conservative,

I can't understand why eating a meal has to involve all these extra things.

Perhaps some people eat too full.

If you eat too full, you will have demands for other kinds of enjoyment.

I believe someone like Liu Yong, if starved for three days, would have no thoughts at all.

Then all that would be left is simply eating.

Soon, various dishes began to be served.

They are all made from high-end ingredients.

Some dishes are things I have never even seen before.