Chapter 1536 - 1534: Treating the Group to a Meal
Chapter 1536 - 1534: Treating the Group to a Meal
"Don’t just stand there, my phone is a satellite phone." Lin Feng saw Xue Dakun staring at his phone in a daze. Understanding Xue Dakun’s thoughts immediately, Lin Feng said this casually. There wasn’t anything confidential about it, so he didn’t bother explaining further and simply made up an excuse.
Upon hearing Lin Feng say this, Xue Dakun suddenly realized, oh, Lin Feng’s phone is a satellite phone. He thought to himself, how could his phone have no signal while Lin Feng’s has? So that’s the reason. Thinking this, he immediately dialed his home number.
"Hello, Mom, it’s me, Dakun."
"Mmhmm... I understand."
"Don’t worry about me. I’m grown up, what could happen."
"Oh, I’m traveling with Lin Feng."
"Got it, we’ll be careful. How’s little sister?"
...
Holding the phone, Xue Dakun started chatting with his mother about everyday family matters. The conversation was filled with warmth. Meanwhile, Mother Xue finally learned why there had been no news from her son for so many days, and her anxious heart found peace. Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye, and as their chat wound down, Xue Dakun only then realized how much time had gone by. He briefly wrapped up the conversation before handing the phone to Lin Feng.
"Boss, sorry, this took a bit long..." Looking at Lin Feng, Xue Dakun apologized a bit sheepishly, feeling quite embarrassed for having chatted for such a long time without noticing.
"No worries, if you want to make a call again, just find me." Lin Feng said lightly to Xue Dakun. It wasn’t a big deal. But after saying this, Lin Feng suddenly realized something. If Xue Dakun misses his family, maybe others also miss theirs. From the start of this special training until now, many days have passed; perhaps everyone else also misses home.
"Dakun, do other people also miss home now?" With this thought, Lin Feng immediately turned his head and asked Xue Dakun, contemplating if others miss their homes too. He needed to think of ways to let them communicate with their families, alleviating their worries.
"Of course, they all miss home. I’ve heard them mention it before. It’s just that they don’t dare to say anything openly." Xue Dakun responded immediately upon Lin Feng’s inquiry. Indeed, everyone had been longing for home for a while. But under Lin Feng’s high-pressure environment, they dared not express their thoughts even if they had them.
"I see, I’ll think of a solution and talk about it later." Hearing this from Xue Dakun, Lin Feng nodded. Missing home is natural for these people. However, since these individuals haven’t completely eliminated their violent instincts, and to prevent them from abusing their powers against ordinary people, he couldn’t let them leave freely. Because of this, Lin Feng indeed had to consider addressing this issue.
After finishing his thoughts, Lin Feng checked Xue Dakun’s physical condition again, made some demands, and then left...
After leaving the store, Chu Meng and others casually visited two more shops but didn’t buy anything. Realizing the time, the ladies felt a bit hungry, taking a glance around, they were surprised to find a Michelin three-star restaurant here. Their eyes lit up at once, thinking having a meal there would be a great choice.
With this in mind, Chu Meng and her group headed directly towards the Michelin restaurant. Unbeknownst to them, Bai Rong followed them with two others in tow from a distance. Seeing the group enter the Michelin restaurant, Bai Rong smiled. Just as he guessed, the target of these eight beauties was indeed the Michelin restaurant. Without further ado, Bai Rong led his men straight to the Michelin restaurant.
Chu Meng and her group entered the Michelin restaurant, guided by the attendant, they headed straight to a private room set inside the restaurant. The arrival of these eight stunning beauties instantly attracted the attention of all diners, who cast appreciative glances their way. Everyone dining here was wealthy and of high status, but seeing eight such beautiful women truly brightened their moods.
Accustomed to such scrutiny, the ladies ignored the gazes and happily ordered some dishes they hadn’t tried yet, settling into conversation. They kept their voices low, yet were clearly enjoying themselves, discussing the day’s shopping spoils.
But they never expected that just as their ordered dishes were served, ready for them to savor, Bai Rong walked over with a bottle of red wine and his two followers right behind.
"Ladies, seeing you here, I thought I’d come and say hello. I apologize for my rudeness earlier. This is a bottle of Lafite I just opened, as a gesture of apology. Please forgive my abruptness! Additionally, I’m a member of this Michelin restaurant, so today’s expenses are on me. Ladies, please don’t mind."
Exhibiting the demeanor of a gentleman, Bai Rong confidently approached the stunning beauties. He prided himself on employing unique tactics in pursuit of women, believing his actions would win their approval.
Chu Meng and the others couldn’t believe Bai Rong’s audacity, chasing them down here. How annoying! To put it simply, they all found Bai Rong extremely revolting—a privileged, spoiled young man disrupting their meal brought anger flaring among them, erasing their previous jovial expressions.
Gazing at Bai Rong before her, Chu Meng felt he deserved a beating. As the organizer of this shopping trip, encountering such a pest really soured her mood; Bai Rong’s smug arrogance made her increasingly irritated, flaunting his family money and putting on airs. Simply shameless.
With this thought in mind, Chu Meng wanted to knock Bai Rong flying, noticing Xia Lalan and Moyan also itching to strike, their bodies already circulating Gang Qi. Recalling the prohibition against casual violence in the Secular World, Chu Meng quickly signaled Xia Lalan and Moyan with a look, indicating they shouldn’t act impulsively, suggesting alternative means to deal with him without resorting to physical confrontations.
Seeing Chu Meng’s signal, Xia Lalan and Moyan immediately dispersed their Gang Qi, standing by with icy expressions. Their faces weren’t the only ones cold; the others wore similarly frost-bitten looks, yet all eyes turned to Chu Meng curious about her plan.
"You want to treat us?" Looking at Bai Rong, Chu Meng abruptly shifted her icy expression into a smiling inquiry.
"Ye... yes, ladies. I hope you’ll give me the opportunity to apologize for my previous rashness." Bai Rong glanced at the ladies’ previously less-than-pleasant expressions, somewhat thrown by Chu Meng’s sudden question but responded naturally when he realized he hadn’t misheard her. After all, dining here wouldn’t cost overly much; a few tens of thousands would suffice for them, so he wasn’t concerned.
"Are you sure about footing the bill? We may eat quite a bit, having walked around shopping a lot." Chu Meng smiled while asking Bai Rong, then subtly signaled the ladies, all of whom immediately understood her cunning plan, improving their moods markedly. Only Xia Lalan and Moyan remained puzzled by Chu Meng’s intentions, still observing her keenly.
"Of course I’m sure. No worries at all; feel free to order whatever you like, eat what you wish." Bai Rong responded indifferently, dismissive of potential costs. He mused that even if these eight beauties ate exorbitantly, it wouldn’t exceed a hundred thousand, considering his pocket had a card enough to cover the bill. Therefore, establishing connections with women of such caliber was unquestionably worthwhile, lifting his spirits with an unwavering smile.
"Alright, if that’s what you say. Since you’re treating, sit across from us. If you can afford this meal, we might give you another chance to join us for something else." Hearing Bai Rong’s words, Ding Wan’er picked up on the conversation and seamlessly continued it, wanting to see Bai Rong’s expression later on.
As the words left Ding Waner’s mouth, Ye Xiaoyu suddenly interjected.
"Are you sure? If you’re really treating, you might end up crying; we can eat quite a lot." Ye Xiaoyu joked with Bai Rong, intentions clear to milk the situation dry; she wasn’t about to let Bai Rong’s attempts at wooing them off the hook. Since he was digging his own grave, she found pleasure in burying him deeply.
Listening to Ye Xiaoyu’s comment, the other girls laughed quietly, while Xia Lalan and Moyan felt utterly in the dark about Xiaoyu’s meaning. However, as Xiaoyu gestured towards them, they refrained from saying anything more. In their previous environments, if encountering profligates like this, they’d undoubtedly have dealt with them physically. Were it not for Chu Meng’s intervention, the two of them may likely have acted already.
"Hahaha... Rest assured, don’t worry about anything. Whatever you’d like to eat, eat up! I said today’s meal is on me, and indeed, it will be covered. On this street, who doesn’t know Bai Rong never breaks his word?"
Hearing Ding Waner allowing him to sit across from them thrilled Bai Rong. These eight stunning beauties were rarely seen individually, much less as a group; having the chance to dine with them was an extraordinary opportunity. Upon hearing Ye Xiaoyu’s remark, he couldn’t help but burst into laughter, sure these beauties wouldn’t consume excessively. In his pocket, he had a card, more than capable of covering the bill.
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