CHAPTER 291: CHAPTER 288: TAKING YOU TO EAT DELICIOUS FOOD

Lin Wanwan’s car arrived at the entrance of Gu Jingyu’s company, and just as she parked, the latter came out right on time.

Gu Jingyu wore a grey plaid suit, looking both efficient and professional, completely different from the fairy-like impression she gave last time.

Lin Wanwan rolled down her car window and called out to her, "Xiaoyu, get in."

Gu Jingyu walked over with a spirited gait, opened the car door, and smiled at Lin Wanwan, "Have you been waiting for long?"

Lin Wanwan replied, "No, I just arrived. You look very different when you’re at work!"

"Haha, gotta look a bit professional for work, right? Thanks to you, I can ride in a luxury car today and avoid squeezing into the bus in heels. Why did you suddenly think of inviting me for a meal?"

Lin Wanwan said with a smile, "I have something I want to consult you about."

"What’s there that you don’t understand? Tell me about it."

"There’s no rush. I’m still in my internship period, so I need to concentrate on driving and can’t chat too much now. We’ll discuss it over the meal. I’m taking you to try some absolutely delicious private dishes today, how about that?"

"I have no problem with that, guest follows the host, you handle the arrangements."

Lin Wanwan’s so-called absolute delicacy must be Jie Yuting’s private dining place.

Others have to make reservations in advance to go there, and even her friend Lu Shouyue is no exception. Only Lin Wanwan can jump the queue. After all, she holds the high-quality seafood that Jie Yuting needs!

It’s Gu Jingyu’s first time here, and when she saw the prices on the wall menu, she was almost scared out of her wits, "What kind of restaurant is this? It looks like a small eatery, but its prices rival the Hilton in Hai City! Wanwan, are you sure you want to eat here?"

Gu Jingyu stared at the menu and didn’t dare to order at all; even the egg fried rice costs 298 yuan! Did she miss a decimal point? Or is she accidentally in a Michelin restaurant?

Lin Wanwan laughed and said, "I haven’t eaten at the Hilton myself, but you definitely won’t be disappointed eating here. You don’t seem to know what to eat, how about I order for us?"

Gu Jingyu took her eyes off the menu, feeling a bit overwhelmed, "Alright, you order then, I really don’t dare to speak up. Wanwan, I didn’t expect our lifestyles to be so different now - having a good meal here would cost me a month’s salary!"

Lin Wanwan laughed, "Haha, since it’s your first time here, let’s start with the basics."

After saying that, Lin Wanwan got up and walked to the ordering counter, "Give me a Dongpo pork knuckle and a plate of phoenix-tailed shrimp, and two bowls of white rice."

"Okay," the waitress, Fairy, responded, then turned to the busy owner Jie Yuting in the back, "Boss, Miss Lin is here, you know what to do!"

Jie Yuting didn’t even turn his head and said, "Next time, remember to make a reservation in advance."

He says this every time to Lin Wanwan.

Lin Wanwan smiled mischievously, "I did make a reservation, check your WeChat, didn’t I message you an hour ago?"

Jie Yuting: "..."

Not wanting to deal with the merchant who threatens him with withholding ingredients, he just wants to concentrate on cooking and running his one-man-show restaurant.

When Lin Wanwan returned to her seat, Gu Jingyu asked with a gossiping look, "Are you two very familiar? Even with the chef’s hat and mask, he seems quite handsome, just a notch below Mr. Lu."

"Well, familiar might be an overstatement, just some business dealings," Lin Wanwan indeed has a long-standing interaction with Jie Yuting, but given his cold personality, there’s hardly any way they could become familiar. Truly, there’s nothing beyond professional contact between them.

"Oh, then Mr. Lu seems nicer. By the way, how are things with Mr. Lu? Such a high-quality handsome guy, you absolutely have to seize the opportunity!"

Lin Wanwan massaged her forehead, "Can we not talk about men? Let’s stick to our topics."

Gu Jingyu smiled, "At our age, choosing a partner is the biggest deal, isn’t it? If we wait too long, it’ll be hard to find someone high-quality."

Lin Wanwan shrugged, "Then just stay single, being single is also very happy."

Gu Jingyu disagreed, "Being single is freeing, but it’s boring too. Dating is so much fun. Hey, I’m serious, I really think Mr. Lu is great, don’t miss out. You see, he’s a platinum member at sv, which indicates strong financial power; plus, he’s so tall and handsome, aren’t you considering it?"

Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives.

Lu Shouyue, who had to report here for a meal every day, opened the door and came in, walked straight to the counter to order, and when he turned around to find a spot, he saw Lin Wanwan and Gu Jingyu dining together.

He was pleasantly surprised inside but kept calm on the surface, coming over just to greet them, "Wanwan, fancy meeting you here, so you’re dining here today as well?"

Lin Wanwan nodded, "Yeah, good evening Mr. Lu."

"Good evening," Lu Shouyue greeted them and then walked away, "I won’t disturb your girls’ dinner."

He was very perceptive, seeing Lin Wanwan’s demeanor clearly showed she wasn’t willing to share a table with him, so naturally, he wouldn’t impose.

However, he still chose a seat where he could see Lin Wanwan’s profile with a lift of his eyes.

Today, she was a feast for the eyes indeed!

When Lu Shouyue had settled at his spot, Gu Jingyu raised her eyebrows at Lin Wanwan, "Hey, he’s really quite something, gentlemanly and handsome. Since you’ve bumped into each other, why not invite him to join us?"

At this point, Fairy came over with the white rice and phoenix-tailed shrimp, and Lin Wanwan took the opportunity to change the subject, "Come, Xiaoyu, try this phoenix-tailed shrimp, after tasting this, you’ll feel all previous shrimp were a waste of time."

"Is it really that exaggerated?" Gu Jingyu expressed some doubt.

But once she had tasted her first shrimp, her expression changed in an instant; if this were a comic, her eyes would be sparkling stars now!

All the shrimp she had eaten in her life before had been a waste!

Too delicious!

A total of just ten shrimps, they ate one each quickly emptying the platter, "Wow, absolutely delicious but such a small serving - this truly nails the essence of high-end cuisine, small yet refined."

Just then, the Dongpo pork knuckle was served too.

Gu Jingyu originally disliked eating meat for fear of gaining weight, but this dish, with its color, aroma, and taste mastered to perfection, was visually irresistible alone.

Paired with the fragrant, shiny, steaming white rice, it was a true delicacy from heaven.

After eating about halfway, Lin Wanwan finally brought up her agenda.

"What, you’re venturing into cross-border e-commerce? The initial investment can be quite large, you might not make any money in the first year," Gu Jingyu commented.

"As long as the products can be sold, you can make money, why not?" Lin Wanwan was puzzled.

Gu Jingyu explained, "You’re not familiar with cross-border e-commerce, it’s quite complex. Depending on Amazon, you have to follow its rules, new stores are sure to step into many pitfalls, sometimes your earnings won’t cover your losses.

I heard from old colleagues at the company that we ran at a loss for six years doing e-commerce initially, solely relying on other branches for support. It wasn’t until after special circumstances these past two years that we started turning a profit.

But you should know our company has many overseas warehouses. Shops with their own overseas warehouses are quite different from those relying purely on platform warehouses."