Gorgeous Female Tenants

Chapter 292: Let Me Invest

Chef Liu laughed scornfully, "Young man, go have your meal. You’ve talked so much your food’s gone cold."

Xu Xiangbei slapped the table, indignantly saying, "Give me two days, I’ll prove my point to you. Do you dare to bet against me?"

Chef Liu shook his chubby head, "Young man, I didn’t expect you to be so indomitable. Fine, I’ll make a bet with you. If Boss Peng comes back to harass us in two days, then what? It’s the only bet I’ll take."

Xu Xiangbei smirked, "If he dares come bother you in two days, you can do whatever you like. But what if he never comes again?"

Chef Liu slapped his thigh loudly, answering with a booming voice, "Young man, it’s not that I want to do anything to you. I just can’t stand your bragging, and I want you to stop bragging in the future. If he doesn’t dare come back to annoy us, you can eat here anytime, on my tab."

"I can’t eat that much food. How about this, Boss Zhou, why don’t you join in? If I stop Boss Peng from harassing Emperor’s Pavilion and allow it to operate normally, I’d like a 40% investment stake."

The father and son of the Zhou family exchanged glances. Right now, the hotel desperately needed investment; otherwise, even buying groceries was a problem.

Boss Zhou had been in business for many years, with keen insight and plenty of experience.

He smiled gently, "I’m not looking to make a bet but instead believe that, if Dr. Xu is saying this, there must be a reason. We do need investment, but I don’t want your investment to go to waste. I want you to invest in us and earn money with us. That’s the ultimate goal. All of this is based on the normal operation of the hotel. Dr. Xu, I respect your character and believe you wouldn’t just make idle boasts for fun. If you really can help our hotel operate normally, you invest three million for a 40% stake, and I’d even give you an extra 5%. How about that?"

Xu Xiangbei laughed because he intended to make a bet with Chef Liu only as a demonstration for Boss Zhou, hoping to lure him in. He wasn’t seriously planning to bet with Chef Liu.

"Alright, give me two days, and everything will be revealed. I’m going back to the private room to eat now. Beef and seafood balls, hurry up!"

When Xu Xiangbei rushed back to the private room, the table was already laden with dishes.

Ouyang Jiahui’s eyebrows were raised as she rolled up her sleeves to question Xu Xiangbei, "Where have you gone? Did you plan not to treat us to dinner, calling us here and then disappearing? That’s too much."

Sun Jiajia pointed at the large glass of red wine in front of Xu Xiangbei, "You left us here, surely to go see other beauties. Drink up as a penalty."

Liu Ningyan, who had the best temperament, looked at Xu Xiangbei with a slight admonishment as if saying, I can’t help you; you really went too far, accept your punishment.

Chen Xin sat smiling, eating matcha ice cream, observing quietly without speaking.

Xu Xiangbei smiled and lifted his wine glass, "I definitely need to finish this glass, but it’s not a penalty; it’s a reward for myself."

Ouyang Jiahui instantly objected, "A penalty should be a penalty; you’re thick-skinned, turning it into a reward. Are you using psychological suggestions, self-hypnosis? You have a strong mind."

Sun Jiajia laughed, "As long as you drink the big glass, whatever you think is up to you."

Xu Xiangbei boasted, "This glass must be a reward, and you all have to join me, because I just entered, not playing hide-and-seek, but to ensure everyone gets to taste the specialties here. Young niece, what dish did you bring us here to eat?"

Ouyang Jiahui looked doubtful, "Do I even need to ask? We’re here for the beef and seafood balls, but Uncle Zhou said they weren’t prepared; how come we can suddenly have them?"

Xu Xiangbei smiled mysteriously, teasing them, "If you want to know, you’ll need to accompany me to drink this glass."

Ouyang Jiahui, a quick-tempered person, shook her exploding pomelo hairstyle, "What’s going on, tell me!"

Women’s curiosity is strong, and they looked at Xu Xiangbei curiously, hoping he’d explain truthfully, but he wore a wicked smile at the corner of his mouth, "Join me in drinking this glass, and I’ll tell you."

Liu Ningyan’s voice was gentle like a spring, "Since that’s the case, I’ll drink it with him. If he can’t give a proper reason, we can punish him with more drinks later."

Chen Xin, following Liu Ningyan’s lead, quickly agreed, "Sister Ningyan is right, let’s drink the glass with Brother Xu and hear him out."

Sun Jiajia nodded, smiling brightly, "I agree. Dr. Xu is always the most eager. Usually, when the food comes out, he’d eat immediately. Today the food has been served, yet he wasn’t here. There must be a story; let’s hear it first."

Ouyang Jiahui cautioned everyone, "Brother Xu is the best storyteller, so be wary not to be fooled by him."

Xu Xiangbei drank a glass of red wine with the four ladies, then sat down to narrate what had just happened at the Emperor’s Pavilion, leaving them all deeply moved.

Ouyang Jiahui was the first to speak out, "That Boss Peng is a bully, almost made us miss out on the specialty dish."

Sun Jiajia furrowed her elegant brows worriedly, "Brother Xu, are you sure you can handle Boss Peng? He sounds like the local troublemaker. As the saying goes, strong dragons don’t overpower local tyrants. We’re not locals; be careful."

Liu Ningyan and Chen Xin exchanged a glance, united against the common enemy, "Even though we’re not locals, we’re not afraid of this scoundrel. Brother Xu, we’ll help you deal with him."

Xu Xiangbei grinned mischievously, "Such small matters need not trouble my dear consorts. I have my own clever plan; you only need to serve my majesty well."

The beauties all collectively scoffed, "Eunuch Xu, drink up!"

Not long after, Zhou Ping carried a steaming cloisonné bowl into the private room. The white broth had a few pieces of bright green vegetables bobbing around, along with large fist-sized meatballs of mixed green and red colors.

Seeing Ouyang Jiahui, Zhou Ping’s gaze was heated and bright, with a look of joy on his face, "Sister Jiahui, long time no see, you’re getting more beautiful."

The excitement in Zhou Ping’s voice was evident, while Ouyang Jiahui smiled gently, "Hello Brother Zhou, thank you for preparing the beef and seafood balls for us."

Suppressing inner joy, Zhou Ping placed the large bowl on the table, carefully using a shiny silver strainer to scoop out a mixed green and red meatball and place it in Ouyang Jiahui’s bowl.

"Sister Jiahui, you always like the beef and seafood balls when you visit. Today nearly disappointed you, but thanks to Dr. Xu’s help, my hand got better immediately so I could cook for you."