Chapter 190: Uncle Treats Us to an Astronomically Priced Meal

Lin Meng turned her head and saw that Lin Qianqian's family of three was missing the runaway Lin Haocheng; now they all appeared before her.

She glanced at her uncle and aunt, thinking they really had come, and there must be something fishy.

Sure enough, Lin Jianyang's next sentence directly exposed their purpose for coming to Jing Shi.

"Lin Meng, seeing us, why don't you call out? I heard you bought a house in Jing Shi; perfect, let's have a meal together and then go to your place."

Upon hearing that, Lin Meng suddenly realized they had this idea in mind.

Lin Qianqian had never seen her new home, but Lin Haocheng had.

It must be that Lin Haocheng talked too much and revealed the peninsula villa matter.

Her uncle and aunt always act only for profit; hearing she had a house in Jing Shi, they would surely have an ulterior motive.

Lin Cuihua beside her, fearing Lin Meng would be taken advantage of, knowing well the character of the brothers-in-law, quickly grabbed Lin Meng's arm and shook her head.

Lin Meng lightly patted the back of her aunt's hand to comfort her, then gave Lin Jianyang a half-smile.

"Uncle, are you intending to treat us to a meal?"

Who would have thought that upon hearing this, Wang Fang's face darkened instantly, about to scold, but Lin Jianyang stopped her with a hand.

Lin Jianyang didn't even glance at Lin Cuihua, calculating in his mind, he said to Lin Meng:

"Then I'll treat this meal; let's family eat together heartily, then go to your place after we're full."

"Sure."

Lin Meng smiled and agreed, then turned to Lin Cuihua and Xu Yixiao and said:

"Aunt, cousin, Uncle is willing to treat us to a meal; today we really have good fortune."

Seeing that Lin Meng seemed to have another plan, Lin Cuihua went along and said:

"Then let Uncle bear the expense; I and Xiaoxiao will also benefit."

Lin Jianyang said nothing, not buying into this little sister's flattery at all.

He was willing to spend money on the meal solely out of face for Lin Meng's house purchase.

If not for the chance to enter Lin Meng's home, he would never spend this money.

Wang Fang snorted coldly, her face full of dissatisfaction and contempt.

"Lin Cuihua, you still have the cheek to scrounge for food; weren't you just arrogant at the airport?"

Strange, Lin Cuihua just looked like she was about to die, yet now she looks even better than her.

Lin Jianyang also noticed this, but didn't take it to heart; he now only thinks about Lin Meng's apartment.

If Qianqian hadn't told her, and Haocheng hadn't personally seen Lin Meng living in a grand villa, indeed the most expensive villa district in Jing Shi, he wouldn't believe it; he'll definitely go see for himself later and pump Lin Meng for information to see if the house is in her name.

Lin Meng asked the waiter for a six-person table and requested the menu.

Seeing Lin Meng about to order, Lin Qianqian felt a bit anxious.

She knew this restaurant was expensive; the pricier the dishes, the higher the service charge—she hadn't even had a chance to eat here herself.

Having finally waited for her parents to come, she suggested eating here, and also could take more photos to post on her social media to show off.

Seeing Lin Meng summon the waiter to order, Lin Qianqian panicked and jabbed Lin Jianyang with her elbow.

"Dad, quickly get the menu; let's order, the dishes here are expensive."

Lin Jianyang dismissed it, putting on a bossy airs.

He had dressed rather shabbily for the trip, yet considered himself not much inferior to Jing Shi's nobles.

"It's just a meal; could it possibly bankrupt someone?"

To save face, Lin Jianyang glared at Lin Qianqian, signaling her not to do something embarrassing.

Lin Meng appeared to be looking at the menu, but actually kept watching that family of three.

Seeing Lin Qianqian anxious while Lin Jianyang put on an act, Lin Meng secretly smirked.

"Aunt, cousin, do you have any dietary restrictions?"

Lin Cuihua quickly shook her head, catching a glimpse of the menu prices in her peripheral vision, so shocked she could not speak.

Upon hearing that, Lin Meng immediately signaled the waiter, "Hello, we're ready to order."

"One serving of braised abalone with sea cucumber, king crab prepared two ways, this seafood platter looks good too—one serving, and also this, this, this; right, jasmine tea for drinks, and a cola for the cousin—let's start with these."

Lin Meng ordered a bunch of dishes at once, while the little cousin beside her began to drool.

He also saw the menu; a cola costs 88, this place is indeed not affordable for ordinary folks like us!

Lin Jianyang sitting opposite, upon hearing "king crab," already felt a bit uneasy.

But out of face, he couldn't erupt then; he could only silently comfort himself that a meal wouldn't bankrupt him, and the key was if this meal could make Lin Meng lower her guard, then later entering her villa would make it hard to drive them out.

Lin Qianqian stomped her feet in anger, thinking Lin Meng did this on purpose; who orders so many dishes at once at such a refined place?

Seeing the three of them looking unhappy, Lin Meng, while the waiter was still there, couldn't resist teasing:

"Uncle, won't you be angry that I ordered so much? Later when the bill comes, I can't let this junior pay, okay?"

Lin Jianyang opened his mouth, smiling more grimly than crying.

Lin Qianqian was about to speak when Lin Meng beat her to it, telling the waiter:

"My uncle is quite generous, right? His business is huge; back home he's a major entrepreneur."

The waiters here are sharp; they instantly knew what act Lin Meng was putting on.

She went along with a wow, showering Lin Jianyang with flattery.

Upon hearing that, the face-conscious Lin Jianyang puffed out his belly, feeling his face was glowing.

Wang Fang, who loves vanity, felt extremely satisfied being called "madam" by the waiter.

She immediately fixed her hair, put on airs as a rich lady, while secretly thinking that Lin Meng, usually so detestable, actually knew how to make her uncle look good in public, so she didn't dislike her as much now.

Dishes were brought out one after another.

At first, Lin Qianqian and her party temporarily forgot about the cost, still immersed in the enjoyment.

When the main course arrived, accompanied still by the hotel's head chef, Lin Qianqian's heart gave a sudden jolt.

Oh no, oh no, this meal is definitely expensive, and I don't know if Mom and Dad will lose face later.

Today many internet influencers have come here to check in; if Mom and Dad embarrass themselves later and get photographed, how will I ever manage in the capital circle?

The meal ended with Lin Qianqian's heart in her throat.

Lin Meng and her two companions ate heartily, especially Lin Cuihua.

She believed she had been wholeheartedly devoted to her elder brother's family; when her sister-in-law was pregnant, it was she, this younger sister-in-law, who followed behind waiting on her until she got married.

Now that they are so unfeeling, she need not stand on ceremony with them; since the elder brother is treating this meal, she will eat heartily, even adding two extra dishes midway.

Fortunately, her body felt refreshed and her appetite became excellent.

After the meal, they felt very satisfied.

When it came time to pay, the waiter directly handed the bill to Lin Jianyang.

"Sir, your total consumption is 48,800; with a discount on the service fee, you only need to pay 50,000 for this meal."

Upon hearing the amount, Lin Jianyang and his family of three were shocked and felt as if the sky had collapsed.