CHAPTER 291: CHAPTER 291 THIS IS MY SHOP_1

"Mr. Wei."

"How about Longmingxuan for tonight?"

After his call with Su Xuan, Su Zimo called Wei Hongzhen.

"You have excellent taste, Reporter Su!" Wei Hongzhen exclaimed over the phone. "Longmingxuan is an incredibly high-end restaurant with a three-star Michelin rating! Only the rich and powerful can afford to eat there!"

"Is there a problem, Mr. Wei?" Su Zimo asked. "Do you think it’s unsuitable?"

"Not at all! It’s perfect!" Wei Hongzhen replied. "Interviewing me there would be great for my company’s image. It’s a win-win. The only issue is that it’s impossible to get a table without booking well in advance!"

"Oh, is that right?" Su Zimo had never eaten at Longmingxuan before and had overlooked that detail.

"But don’t you worry," Wei Hongzhen laughed. "I happen to have a friend in management at Longmingxuan. I can get it sorted out with a single phone call."

"Alright, then. I’ll leave it in your hands, Mr. Wei."

Su Zimo hung up.

"Hey, nephew!" Wei Hongzhen immediately called one of his nephews, not his so-called friend. "Can you arrange a table for me tonight?"

His nephew was a lobby manager at Longmingxuan and should be able to help.

"Hold on a second, Uncle."

The nephew went to check on the bookings. A few minutes later, he replied, "It’s not looking good, Uncle. We were fully booked as of yesterday. It’s impossible to squeeze you in now!"

"Listen, nephew, you still owe me that one hundred thousand yuan you borrowed. I’m a little tight on cash lately, so you..."

"Okay, okay! Just come over tonight, Uncle. I’ll do my best to get you a table."

"That’s more like it!" Wei Hongzhen said. "And nephew, I’m bringing a beautiful woman with me tonight. Make sure you help me show off a little!"

"No problem!"

A little after seven in the evening, Su Xuan drove his plain-looking electric scooter to the entrance of Su Zimo’s television station.

He’d actually wanted to drive the Koenigsegg to help Su Zimo make an impression, but the repair shop had called to say his car was ready. He picked it up and came straight over, too lazy to waste time switching vehicles.

After picking up Su Zimo, he drove directly to Longmingxuan.

By this time, the entrance to Longmingxuan was already packed with all kinds of luxury cars. Many well-dressed young masters were leading beautiful women inside.

When Su Xuan parked his electric scooter, some of the people nearby began to sneer.

"How dare a vehicle like that park here?"

"You probably couldn’t even afford a single meal here if you sold that thing."

"Isn’t that the kind of car people use for ride-sharing?"

"Yeah, I’ve seen lots of people buy those for ride-sharing. They’re electric, so you save on gas..."

"Parking that here really lowers the tone of Longmingxuan!"

Su Xuan’s car didn’t have the best soundproofing, so he heard their mockery. He paid it no mind and got out. Su Zimo followed right behind him.

Perhaps because she was meeting Su Xuan, she was wearing a tasteful and elegant evening gown that outshone every other woman there.

The moment the couple stepped out, the tone of the mockers changed completely.

"Holy crap, how can a guy be that handsome!"

"The moment I saw him, I think I fell in love!"

"I thought I was scarred for life by scumbags, but I feel like I’ve been healed! I have the power of love again!"

"Stop drooling. He brought his girlfriend!"

"Look at her! Her figure and looks are on another level. You can’t even compare!"

"They’re a match made in heaven! It’s blinding me!"

"Ah, I think they’re trying to make all us single people jealous..."

Su Zimo gave Su Xuan a radiant smile and linked her arm through his. Amid a sea of envious stares, they walked toward the entrance of Longmingxuan.

"Crap!"

The greasy, plump Wei Hongzhen, who had just arrived, saw the whole thing. His facial muscles twitched violently. He never imagined Su Zimo would bring a man with celestial good looks like Su Xuan! Compared to him, I’m nothing but a fat, greasy pig! A feeling of shame stabbed through him like a sharp sword, chilling him to the bone.

But then, a smirk curled his lips.

Damn it, what’s the use of being handsome? It might have been something if you’d rolled up in a BMW or a Benz, but you came in a cheap electric car! It’s probably a ride-share vehicle! How humiliating!

"Reporter Su!" Wei Hongzhen straightened his collar and walked up to Su Zimo. "We really are in sync, arriving at the exact same time. Oh, and this must be your boyfriend?"

"Yes, he is," Su Zimo said, looking up at Su Xuan with a warm smile.

"Your boyfriend must be an environmentalist, right?" Wei Hongzhen asked. "Why else would he drive such a cheap electric car?"

The words sounded innocent enough, but they were dripping with sarcasm. As he spoke, he brazenly let his eyes wander over Su Zimo’s figure, practically drooling. What a beautiful woman! It would be heaven to hold her in my arms and run my hands all over her!

"Mr. Wei," Su Zimo said, her voice turning to ice. "I love my boyfriend no matter what car he drives. I love him for who he is, not his possessions. When I first met him, he didn’t even have a car like this, and I still loved him!"

If Lu Dachun and the others had been there to hear her, they would have burst out laughing. When Su Zimo first met Su Xuan, he really didn’t have an electric car like this one. He had the hundred-million-yuan Koenigsegg!

Wei Hongzhen was rendered speechless by Su Zimo’s retort. But it only made him desire her more.

A woman who isn’t materialistic? She’s the perfect person to marry!

"Longmingxuan..."

Su Xuan smiled, not even bothering to give Wei Hongzhen a proper look. He glanced up at the restaurant’s sign, feeling a sense of satisfaction.

So this is my restaurant. The one that boosted my net worth by fifty billion in one go. Not bad at all!

What a country bumpkin! Wei Hongzhen completely misunderstood Su Xuan’s reaction, assuming he was simply awestruck by the grand establishment. If it weren’t for me, he’d probably never get a chance to eat at a place like this in his entire life. He should consider this my charity. Hmph!

Wei Hongzhen lifted his chin haughtily and led Su Xuan and Su Zimo into Longmingxuan.

"Welcome, esteemed guests!"

"Right this way, please!"

His nephew seized the opportunity to greet him, bowing and scraping to give his uncle plenty of face.

Just then, Jiang Hai, the general manager of Longmingxuan, saw Su Xuan, and his eyes flew wide open.

Isn’t that my new boss? What is he doing here? I was planning to get things perfectly prepared before inviting him over! Oh no, this must be a surprise inspection!

Jiang Hai quickly waved to the nearby staff, leading a large group of them as they rushed toward Su Xuan.

Wow, my nephew is really pulling out all the stops this time! He even arranged a welcoming committee!

Seeing the crowd surging in his direction, Wei Hongzhen once again jumped to the wrong conclusion and immediately struck a pompous, self-important pose...