Chapter 66: Spending less money fails to show his generosity

He then said somewhat forcedly: "Originally I had just booked a restaurant, our Anjin City's very famous Mu Ye Restaurant—there, regardless of the situation, the food and service are top-notch, but they only have private rooms available two hours later; we can't let everyone go hungry waiting, so following your suggestion, let's first find a high-end hotel to grab something to eat."

He deliberately stressed the two words 'high-end', having said earlier that he would cover all expenses for this gathering; spending less money fails to show his generosity.

"If you lack ability, you lack ability—why pretend?" Wen Yunzhe muttered.

Hearing Xi Yi Bo mention Mu Ye Restaurant, Xiao Yunzhe recalled that his father had once taken his girlfriend's family to eat there; judging by his father's demeanor, he seemed to be a regular there.

Then he secretly got through to Xiao Ming's phone.

"Dad, are you acquainted with the owner of Mu Ye Restaurant?" Xiao Yunzhe explained the whole situation and his thoughts to Xiao Ming.

"Not exactly familiar; I just topped up a twenty-million VIP card somewhere… this is a small matter—I'll speak with the person in charge of Mu Ye Restaurant later; you take your classmates there."

Xiao Ming replied calmly: "I'm a VIP there, with a luxurious private room reserved just for me; without my permission, no one else can use it. I'll say hello—you can go over."

After hanging up, Xiao Ming quickly contacted the restaurant and replied to Xiao Yunzhe.

Xiao Yunzhe thought to himself: "Dad is just dad—awesome, he gets things done in a split second."

Afterward, Xiao Yunzhe stepped forward and asked Xi Yi Bo: "Xi Yi Bo, you just said you planned to take the classmates to Mu Ye Restaurant?"

"That's right." Xi Yi Bo looked arrogantly at Xiao Yunzhe and said proudly: "Have you heard of that restaurant? Mu Ye Restaurant is one of the top high-end eateries in An Jin; they hire only very famous chefs, and even a casual meal there costs over three thousand per person."

"But today it's not convenient—this time slot is during the dinner peak, and private rooms aren't available until two hours later. Another day I'll treat you; we can go to Mu Ye for a meal then—you set the time, I'm free anytime."

Upon hearing this, everyone became extremely happy.

They then began to flatter Xi Yi Bo one after another.

"Boss Xi is so imposing; as a boss, he's different—his spending is so generous."

"No, no, you're exaggerating," Xi Yi Bo said politely, but his expression showed he enjoyed the classmates' flattery.

At that moment, Xiao Yunzhe suddenly said: "No need to postpone—let's go today. I've already called Sun, the manager of Mu Ye Restaurant; the private rooms have been arranged, enough for our twenty-plus people to sit."

"How about we go now?"

After Xiao Yunzhe finished speaking, everyone was stunned.

Especially Xi Yi Bo, who was dazed for half a minute, then upon recovering, he said disdainfully: "Wen Yunzhe, stop pretending here. I've spent plenty at that restaurant, but during this dinner peak I can't even get a private room—let alone you."

"I don't enjoy messing with people." Hearing Xi Yi Bo's words, Xiao Yunzhe gave only a faint smile, without further comment.

"Class monitor, it's getting late—shall we go check it out?" Geng Jing Shu stepped forward and said.

Seeing Geng Jing Shu step forward to show her trust in Xiao Yunzhe with her actions, everyone was quite surprised.

"What's up with this Yun Zhe kid? That's Mu Ye Restaurant—even a big boss like Xi Yi Bo couldn't get a private room, yet he settled it with just one phone call?"

"Yeah, right—don't you feel that today's Yun Zhe seems quite different from usual?"

"Yeah, the change is quite big—not just him; Geng Jing Shu has changed a lot too. Have you seen the necklace and bracelet she's wearing today? They're quite flashy, but I think they're fakes."

Some classmates began to whisper and discuss.

"Hmph." Xi Yi Bo snorted coldly in his mind, thinking Xiao Yunzhe could absolutely not have the ability to book a private room at Mu Ye Restaurant.

He sneered: "Fine, then let's go see—where do you get the ability to book a private room at Mu Ye?"

Afterward, he led the way to his car, drove his Lamborghini Veneno up to everyone, rolled down the window, and said: "Which classmate wants to ride in my car?"

"Good heavens, it's a Lamborghini Veneno!" Seeing Xi Yi Bo's luxurious supercar, the classmates exclaimed in astonishment, each face showing surprise and envy.

Several pretty girls looked at Xi Yi Bo with eager eyes.

Being with a handsome, wealthy man like Xi Yi Bo is something many girls dream of.

As for Xiao Yunzhe, with his impoverished, miserable state, how could he possibly book a private room at Mu Ye Restaurant?

I can't understand why a talented, attractive girl like Geng Jing Shu would look up to such a penniless loser.

Many school couples go their separate ways after graduation.

I never expected those two to still be together now.

Seeing Xiao Yunzhe and Geng Jing Shu together, they still seem as loving as in school, unchanged, and many classmates can't help feeling a pang of envy.

Those pretty girls were all waiting, hoping Xi Yi Bo would let them ride in his car—yet after scanning the crowd, his gaze landed on Xiao Yunzhe and Geng Jing Shu: "Wen Yunzhe, I recall among these male classmates you're the only one without a car; I'll happen to give you and your girlfriend a ride."

After Xi Yi Bo finished speaking, all the classmates looked at Xiao Yunzhe with the same expression.

"No need." Xiao Yunzhe refused without a second thought, then turned to the classmates behind him and said: "By the way, let me tell you something—I'm no longer surnamed Wen; I've changed to Xiao, so I'm Xiao Yunzhe."

"I drove over myself."

"What? Yun Zhe, what did you buy for a car?" Everyone stared at Xiao Yunzhe in surprise.

What is Xiao Yunzhe's background? Everyone has heard a bit about it.

He has no parents; the three siblings rely on each other, earning money through part-time work to cover all expenses—and half a year ago, after being scammed in an investment, he lost everything, not to mention piling up a huge amount of external debt.

And yet he somehow can afford a car?

"Not long ago." Xiao Yunzhe said calmly.

"Good grief, you actually bought a car and never told me!" His good buddy Shi He, upon hearing this, eagerly rushed up to Wen Yunzhe and said: "Let me take it for a spin, just for fun?"

Shi He had just gotten his driver's license but had never been able to afford a car; hearing his good buddy had one, he wanted to give it a try.

"We don't need to drive today." Xiao Yunzhe laughed.

"Hmph."

Inside the Lamborghini, Xi Yi Bo, upon hearing that Xiao Yunzhe had bought a car, let out a mocking snort, drove off with a few girls—the car had just pulled away, the window still open, when he happened to hear the classmates' exclamations of astonishment from behind.