novelraw Chapter 157 : Money is a Man_s Courage
Chapter 157 : Money is a Man_s Courage
Chapter 157: Money is a Man's Courage
As the two sides were at loggerheads, that female waitress hurriedly explained.
"Sorry, this plate was indeed ordered by them first."
"You can wait for a moment, we'll have it ready for you soon."
Bang.
Someone at Wu Gang's table sneered coldly.
"What's that supposed to mean, taking their side? Beautiful lady, whose side are you on?"
"One more chance, speak properly, understand? I'm asking you, whose plate of grilled meat is this?"
The waitress was stared at by a few people until she was quite nervous, her eyes brimming with tears.
On this side, Wu Di sneered coldly.
"Guys, if you can't afford it, just don't eat it. Why bother a girl? Does that make you look capable?"
"Can't afford it?"
Wu Gang over there laughed.
He stretched out his hand from his pocket and took out his wallet, pulling out a wad of cash.
"This is 1,000 yuan. I've bought this plate of grilled meat."
"Including the grilled meat that will be made later, I'll buy it all."
"Is that enough?"
The female waitress was terrified and didn't dare to say anything casually.
But on this side, Luo Wenjie suddenly spoke with a smile.
"Oh, looking so cocky."
"1,000 yuan, you think we guys haven't seen money before?"
Saying that, he picked up the small leather bag on the table in front of everyone.
He unzipped it and took out a wad of cash, slapping it on the table.
"Boss, I'll buy all your grilled meat today."
"2,000 enough?"
Luo Wenjie took out another wad of cash and threw it on the table.
"5,000 enough?"
Bang!
"10,000 enough?"
The entire hall fell silent.
All the customers looked at Luo Wenjie with astonishment.
To be honest, in this era, someone who could casually take out 10,000 yuan was a rarity, definitely a wealthy person.
Moreover, most of the people present were still college students, whose monthly living expenses were only so much.
To have them fork out 10,000 yuan, probably no one could do it.
Luo Wenjie's move not only intimidated the other side.
Even on 519's side, Wu Di, Sun Hao, and Han Xu also looked at Luo Wenjie with surprise.
Thinking to themselves, when did Brother Jie become so wealthy?
Only Chen Fan remained calm.
Most of Luo Wenjie's money was from the salary and Chinese New Year bonus he received from the Starry Sky Internet cafe.
What surprised Chen Fan was that instead of keeping the money in the bank, this guy carried it on him.
Luo Wenjie's move directly deflated the other side's arrogance.
At least, including Wu Gang, that group couldn't take out 10,000 yuan.
Feeling humiliated in terms of face, each of them didn't look too good.
Fortunately, at this time, the boss received the news and ran out from the kitchen.
"Everyone, don't get angry. No need during the great New Year festival."
The boss spoke kindly, persuading them, and even said in the end that he would give Wu Gang's table a 30% discount.
Wu Gang took advantage of the situation and pointed at Chen Fan and the others.
"We'll see about that."
"Let's go. Not eating anymore."
Wu Gang kicked away the stool with his foot, having lost face to continue staying here.
"Get lost quickly."
Luo Wenjie jeered as he saw that group leave.
The boss came over, first bringing the grilled meat.
"Sorry, this plate of grilled meat is on the house from our restaurant."
Saying that, he picked up the cash on the table and handed it back to Luo Wenjie.
"Put the money away quickly, it's easy to get others' attention."
The boss was a good person, avoiding a fight with just a few words.
But after this commotion, everyone had lost their appetite for drinking.
"We've more or less had enough drink, why don't we head back?" Chen Fan suggested.
Wu Di then quietly reminded, "Be careful of that bunch of rascals lying in ambush outside."
"Afraid of an ambush? The six of us, do we even fear them?"
But Ma Xiaoshuai was quite thoughtful, quietly reminding, "Let's bring some gear for self-defense when we go out later."
"Got it."
Wu Di got up, "I'll go settle the bill."
But Luo Wenjie pushed him back onto the seat.
"That's enough. I'll treat everyone this time."
Saying that, he waved, "Beautiful lady, check please."
After settling the bill, the six of them got up to leave.
Wu Di gave everyone a signal, and each person secretly took a beer bottle and tucked it into their clothes.
Luo Wenjie also secretly grabbed a handful of iron skewers from the grilled meat and stuffed them into his sleeve.
Once outside, there wasn't a single person in sight.
"Damn, a bunch of cowards."
Luo Wenjie spat on the ground.
"Thought they were so tough. Turns out they're all chicken."
Wu Di secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Alright. It's better not to fight."
"Let's just head back quickly."
On the way back, everyone's attention was focused on Luo Wenjie.
Asking this guy where he got so much money from?
It's worth knowing that initially, everyone was quite familiar with Luo Wenjie's financial situation.
At least when the semester had just started, this guy definitely didn't have this much money.
Facing the inquiries, Luo Wenjie just smiled, not telling the truth nor a lie.
But ambiguously said, "I'm just following along with Brother Fan."
"Dammit."
This clearly wasn't believed by anyone.
Instead, it was Wu Di who jokingly teased Chen Fan.
"Brother Fan, you've struck it rich."
Chen Fan cursed with a laugh, "Rich, my ass."
"I'm just asking, if there's really an opportunity to get rich, don't forget your brothers."
"Yeah, you can ask Brother Jie to introduce you."
"Brother Jie has recently gotten to know quite a few aunties in their forties and fifties. As long as one of them picks you, you'll save thirty years of hard work."
Wu Di immediately looked at Luo Wenjie.
"For real, Brother Jie? So ruthless? No wonder you can make big money."
But Luo Wenjie didn't get angry, instead smiling quite proudly.
"How could they be called aunties? Those are my darlings."
"Damn. This flirtatious attitude of yours, I really can't stand it."
"If you don't want to serve aunties, I can introduce you to some prostitution businesses."
The few of them burst into laughter.
The secret that Chen Fan had opened the Starry Sky Internet cafe opposite the school was known to Ma Xiaoshuai and Luo Wenjie, while Wu Di had probably guessed some of it.
Only Han Xu and Sun Hao were still unaware.
Chen Fan didn't deliberately conceal it.
It was just that he wouldn't actively publicize this kind of thing, to avoid making others feel like he was showing off.
It's better to let things happen naturally.
Over the next few days, Chen Fan stayed in the dorm and didn't return to the apartment.
The 19th day of the first lunar month.
The day before the official reopening of the university.
Early in the morning, Chen Fan got up and changed into new clothes, tidying his appearance before leaving alone to hail a taxi, heading straight to the long-distance bus station.
He waited for almost half an hour at the spot for buses from Luocheng to Yunhai.
Finally, he saw the long-distance bus with the Luocheng license plate entering the station.
As the bus stopped steadily, Chen Fan stood below eagerly waiting.
Until he saw that familiar face, he smiled and walked over.
He stretched out his hand to take the suitcase from Su Ruochu's hand.
Then with his other hand, he held Su Ruochu's hand and helped her down from the bus.
The two of them stood together, face to face.
Without speaking, they embraced each other.
"Missed me?"
"Mm-hmm."
Chen Fan held Su Ruochu's hand in one hand and dragged her suitcase with the other.
After leaving the station, he hailed a taxi.
In the car, Chen Fan still didn't let go, staring at Su Ruochu with just a smile.
"What are you looking at?" Su Ruochu felt a bit embarrassed being stared at.
Chen Fan smiled, "Seeing if you've gotten fatter over the winter break."
Su Ruochu immediately became anxious.
"Have I gotten fatter?"
"You didn't get fatter, but you do seem to have become prettier."
The corners of Su Ruochu's mouth curved into a lovely arc.
At the school gate, Chen Fan naturally dragged the suitcase, intending to enter the school.
But Su Ruochu held him back.
"What's wrong?" Chen Fan was puzzled.
Su Ruochu's face turned red, as if mustering determination.
"Why don't we stay at a hotel tonight?"
Chen Fan was stunned, suspecting he had heard wrong.
"What?"