Chapter 196: At the Restaurant
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
After tying Huo Zheng’s tie, Lin Xiaowan adjusted his collar and said, “You haven’t answered my question. Why are you suddenly picking out clothes on your own?”
Huo Zheng lowered his head and kissed her before he said, “I have something important to do today.”
Lin Xiaowan assumed that he had some important business discussion and did not think too much about it.
In the afternoon, Gu Yuwu suddenly visited. She said that she had made a reservation for dinner, but her husband suddenly had something to attend to so she wanted Lin Xiaowan to accompany her for dinner.
Gu Yuwu laughed and said, “You have to dress up.”
Lin Xiaowan’s concept of dressing up was very vague. She had been to many fine-dining restaurants, but she usually did not pay much attention to what she was wearing. She did not specially dress up, and she had never been stopped from entering the restaurant.
Lin Xiaowan asked with a slight frown, “What should 1 wear?”
Gu Yuwu smiled and said, “What about this dress?”
Gu Yuwu chose a white dress with a square neckline and a huge bow at the waist. The dress was from a new collection, and it was sent over just a few days ago. Lin Xiaowan looked very cute in the dress.
The weather was hot now so Lin Xiaowan pulled her hair up into a high bun. She accessorized with a pair of small pearl earrings.
Lin Xiaowan did not pay much attention to the bags she used when she went out. Sometimes, she would even leave her bag in the car. At this moment, she paced back and forth in front of the bag cabinet before she said, “Since we’re only going out for a meal, 1 don’t need to bring a bag, right?”
Gu Yuwu, who was looking at Lin Xiaowan’s shoes, said, “It’s fine if you don’t want to bring a bag. Come here. 1 think this pair of Mary Janes is quite cute.”
The shoes had cross straps, and the heels were a few centimeters tall. There were small diamonds on the buckles. All in all, they looked beautiful.
After Lin Xiaowan put everything on, Gu Yuwu looked at her ‘masterpiece’ and nodded in satisfaction before she said, “Let’s go.”
Lin Xiaowan recalled that Huo Zheng had repeatedly reminded her to let him know before she went out so she called him.
As soon as the call connected, Huo Zheng asked, “Are you going out with Gu Yuwu? Have fun.”
After exchanging a few words, Lin Xiaowan ended the call and said, slightly in awe, “He’s amazing. He knew I was going out with you before 1 even said anything.”
Then, Lin Xiaowan added, “By the way, he didn’t find out about us eating hotpot previously. It seems like I can call you when I have cravings in the future. This is great.”
Gu Yuwu smiled guiltily. She was too embarrassed to admit that she was a traitor. Moreover, seeing how happy Lin Xiaowan was, she could not bear to tell her that Huo Zheng had long known about the matter.
In fact, even if Gu Yuwu did not say anything, the driver definitely would have told Huo Zheng about it. As long as Huo Zheng asked, the driver would reveal everything without hesitation.
The restaurant was in an inconspicuous vintage building in the city. The name of the restaurant was written in English. It was very quiet.
The duo walked up the wooden stairs to the second floor where the dining area was. It did not look like a restaurant at all, and it looked more like someone’s living room. Apart from a dining table, there was a couch, a small coffee table, a bookcase, a television, and the like. The ceiling was very high, and a huge and intricate crystal chandelier hung from it. All in all, the place was decorated very tastefully.
The sound of classical music played in the room as the waiter led the duo to the table. After that, he brought all kinds of snacks out. There were chips, popcorn, and cookies.
Another waiter brought a pot of black tea over. The teapot and the teacup were also very pretty. They had golden trimmings. They looked like the kind of tea set that was used during afternoon tea for nobles.
Lin Xiaowan said with a sigh, “There’s a reason why this restaurant is expensive…”
Gu Yuwu said, “It’s not just that. You have to make a reservation at least three months in advance. The restaurant only serves one table of guests a day.”
Based on what had been served so far, it was clear that the restaurant served Western cuisine. Lin Xiaowan was not very enthusiastic about the food, but she was very interested in the snacks.
At this time, a waiter brought out a few crystal plates filled with different fruits. After putting them down, he said with a smile, “If there’s anything you need, please press the button.”
It was still early. The days were longer during summer. Dinner was usually at 6.30 PM or 7 PM. At this time, the golden sunlight streamed in through the huge window.
Lin Xiaowan ate the chips, looking like a hamster. She said, “They’re still warm. 1 can taste cumin in them. I wonder if they made it themselves.
Gu Yuwu said, amused, “You can’t possibly think they bought a packet of chips and served it to us, right? That wouldn’t be right considering how expensive the food here is…”
The two women were not in a hurry to eat. They sat and chatted.
Lin Xiaowan also did not forget to share her experience. She took a few photos and sent them to Huo Zheng, praising the restaurant’s good atmosphere. She also honestly told him that she was eating snacks and promised to drink more water.
Huo Zheng’s reply came quickly.
[Huo Zheng: Do you like the restaurant?]
Seeing that Lin Xiaowan was busy eating and typing on her phone, Gu Yuwu asked, “What are you doing? Are you chatting with your President Huo?”
Lin Xiaowan nodded. “Yes. He said he’ll look for more restaurants like this…”
“There aren’t many restaurants like this in Shengjing. There’s one that’s slightly similar, but it serves local dishes. Its location is quite remote. I’ll give you the boss’ contact information later. After all, the restaurant’s opening hours aren’t fixed.”
“Okay.”
The duo continued to chat, and at some point, they began to chat about Gu Yuwu’s married life.
Lin Xiaowan asked curiously, “How long have you been married?”
Gu Yuwu did not even need to think about it before she replied, “Five years. Our fifth wedding anniversary was just a few days ago…”
“Why did you get married so early?”
In fact, many people in the country tended to marry late and have children late. Although one could legally get married at the age of 18, many people only got married around 30 years old. Lin Xiaowan always felt that she got married too early in her previous life.
Lin Xiaowan continued to ask curiously, “How did you meet? Tell me!”
Gu Yuwu laughed and said, “I was going to ask about your opinion on marriage. Why did you suddenly shift the topic to me?”
Lin Xiaowan loved listening to other people’s love stories. She leaned over and shook Gu Yuwu’s arm as she said, “Tell me, tell me, I’m curious.”
“Okay, okay, but there’s really nothing special about our story,” Gu Yuwu said as she thought about it carefully, “I’ve known since 1 was young. I really don’t remember how 1 met him. However, I remember that I once snatched a bar of chocolate from him and nearly made him cry.”
Lin Xiaowan had seen Gu Yuwu’s husband before. The other party was tall, tan, and muscular. She had heard from Huo Zheng that although the other party always wore a smile on his face, he was not to be trifled with. He was also the Chief of the Office of Military and Political Affairs. It was difficult to imagine such a person crying when he was young..
