novelraw Chapter 1716: Give It a Try
Chapter 1716: Give It a Try
A very prolonged round of applause erupted from the audience; it was clear that Longzhou Shares had already conveyed their message very well.
This gained a lot of recognition from people, whose thoughts were unanimous: Ling Zhenfei was very down-to-earth and spoke very genuinely.
Many people were drawn to try Xi Shan Restaurant because of Ling Zhenfei, while others learned about Ling Zhenfei after dining there; regardless of the perspective, they all became fans of Ling Zhenfei and Xi Shan Restaurant.
Seeing Ling Zhenfei today, along with tasting dishes from Xi Shan Restaurant, is indeed a wonderful thing.
As Ling Zhenfei left the stage, Xia Shan walked on stage once again to announce the commencement of the first Xi Shan Fans Festival, followed by performances from singers.
Those who enjoy following celebrities and listening to music stayed to enjoy the performances, while those who don't prefer music started looking for their own favorite activities.
Ling Zhenfei realized that his task was only partially completed, with the most important matter being the crisis involving Huang Jian.
There is hope that Huang Jian is still unaware that his bomb has been defused by Ling Zhenfei, so when Ling Zhenfei meets Huang Jian, they must ensure that Huang Jian doesn't escape.
At this moment, Ling Zhenfei suddenly spotted someone—this person also noticed Ling Zhenfei and walked toward him.
"What's wrong? Seeing me like you've seen a ghost."
The person was none other than Han Lian, who was now dressed in casual clothes rather than a police uniform.
Although the jeans and shirt didn't seem to match perfectly, Han Lian looked particularly appealing in them.
"What brings you here? In such situations, isn't it unnecessary for Chief Han to come personally?"
Han Lian laughed and said, "You've been back for so long without reaching out to me, have you forgotten me?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "How could I possibly forget you? I've just been too busy. What brought you here?"
Han Lian said, "I applied through Director Guo; otherwise, do you think I would be here?"
Ling Zhenfei pondered whether he should inform Han Lian about the situation with Huang Jian.
After considering for a bit, Ling Zhenfei pulled Han Lian to a secluded spot.
"What's up with the secrecy?" Han Lian asked.
Ling Zhenfei said, "Initially, I intended to handle this matter alone, but since you're here, I feel you should deal with or at least know about it."
Han Lian curiously asked, "What are you talking about?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "If I told you someone planted a bomb in the villa, what would you think?"
Upon hearing this, Han Lian's expression immediately turned grave.
"What did you say? A bomb planted here with so many people around? What if something goes wrong? Who dares do this—I'll summon reinforcement right away."
Seeing Han Lian's anxiety, Ling Zhenfei quickly stopped Han Lian.
"Don't rush; listen to me first. Since I'm aware of this, the bomb has already been disarmed."
Han Lian asked, "Who planted the bomb? Are they courting death?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "I tell you this for a reason. I've arranged to meet those people later at the villa; they are clever and won't be easy to deal with.
We should cooperate well when the time comes, no one should recognize your identity with the outfit you're wearing; it'll help you act conveniently."
"What do you want me to do?" Han Lian asked.
Ling Zhenfei said, "At minimum, you must ensure those people are apprehended without fail when the time comes. Placing explosives in a public venue—no need for me to explain the implications, right?"
Han Lian said, "Rest assured, I'll arrange everything; with solid evidence, you'll never see those people again."
Ling Zhenfei felt immensely satisfied; maybe this was the best approach.
Ling Zhenfei had clashed with Guimou Sect several times before, though each encounter resulted in serious damage and loss on their part.
However, each time Guimou Sect would regroup and return, showing they haven't realized the severity of the situation, nor do they fear Ling Zhenfei.
Therefore, Ling Zhenfei had to find a way to prevent nuisance; sending them to prison is the best solution. After discussing the plan, both went their separate ways.
Since they weren't certain when Huang Jian would make a move, it was crucial not to inadvertently alert him.
Time passed swiftly, and noon arrived, marking the most important time of the fans festival.
Meal time!
The Xi Shan Fans Festival was essentially a Food Street.
Given they're fans, they are supporters of Xi Shan Restaurant, people who love the food from Xi Shan Manor.
Thus, dining was the most important part of the festival.
Understanding this, the organizers set up numerous temporary seating arrangements to facilitate dining everywhere.
It was impossible for such a large crowd to dine at the underwater restaurant of the resort villa.
Therefore, the temporary seating became the dining area, where small groups could find a secluded spot to eat.
Each place had service staff from the Xi Shan Group; you could order whatever dish you wish directly from them.
Both the restaurant at Xi Shan Manor and the one at Xi Shan Resort Villa started preparing meals simultaneously to ensure minimal waiting time.
The Xi Shan Group brought in numerous chefs and added plenty of new kitchen equipment to ensure fast service.
Since prices were significantly lower this time, many people had prepared sufficient funds to taste more dishes from Xi Shan Restaurant today.
Today's prices for many dishes were one-fifth to one-tenth of the original price, though the portion sizes were much smaller.
Because patrons ordered numerous items, it would be impossible to finish the full portions, leading to waste—something Ling Zhenfei had explained on Weibo, which fans understood.
Unexpectedly, immortal peach and Heart-Talk Fruit were included, albeit Heart-Talk Fruit's price remained high even though it had dropped.
Due to online speculation driving up the cost of Heart-Talk Fruit, measures were taken so that it can only be consumed directly after processing in Xi Shan Restaurant to prevent further speculation.
The immortal peach could be taken home, though each person could only have one.
However, with the price reduced significantly, many still opted to purchase.
So, each person had a peach and a cup of Heart-Talk Fruit juice as standard items.
Regarding the dishes—there was a wide variety, with tables packed with a generous selection.
Everyone feasted with exuberance, the atmosphere was incredibly lively.
Even strangers seated together would familiarize quickly.
A group, despite not knowing each other beforehand, had a shared passion; they came to the same place for the same reason, which sparked plenty of conversation.