Just when everyone was about to enter, Wang Baichuan's eyes fell on Fan Shengmei, with a smile on his lips but did not speak.
Fan Shengmei took a step forward with surprise on her face and said: "Bai Chuan, I didn't expect that you and Mr. Tan know each other."
Everyone looked at this scene in surprise, except Su Yi and Tan Zongming who pretended to be surprised.
"Sister Fan, do you know each other?" Qiu Yingying asked curiously.
"Yes, Bai Chuan," Tan Zongming complimented, "You and Miss Fan know each other? With this kind of relationship, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
At this moment, Fan Shengmei's vanity was greatly satisfied. Her inner joy and satisfaction were simply overwhelming.
Wang Baichuan, her suitor and childhood sweetheart, was actually chatting and laughing with Tan Zongming, the most famous financial tycoon in Shanghai!
This made Fan Shengmei feel that her class and status had suddenly improved a lot.
Fan Shengmei was actually very frustrated because of what happened to Qiu Yingying. She pretended to be nonchalant on the outside, but her inner jealousy and depression were hard to explain to outsiders.
In Fan Shengmei's cognition of survival, if you want to "pin the point" and seduce a rich husband, you have to package yourself, sacrifice your face, stalk, and insist on success.
But what about Qiu Yingying?
In a daze, he hooked up with Bai Muyang, a wealthy son-in-law.
What she couldn't get was what others got without paying anything. Although Fan Shengmei looked happy for Qiu Yingying on the surface from yesterday to today, she couldn't extricate herself from the depression and annoyance in her heart.
But the appearance of Wang Baichuan made Fan Shengmei's bad mood disappear. She was simply ecstatic!
On the surface, she still pretended to be reserved, pretending to be angry and flirting with Wang Baichuan in a flirtatious tone, because she thought he didn't tell her the truth. But in her heart, she wanted to hug Wang Baichuan and kiss him hard.
At the same time, Wang Baichuan's status in Fan Shengmei's mind has once again increased!
Wang Baichuan could naturally feel the change in Fan Shengmei's attitude towards him, and he was even more convinced that he had made a good move with the help of Tan Zongming.
His attitude towards Tan Zongming was even more earnest and humble. Not only did he open the restaurant door for Tan Zongming, but when he got to the table, he also opened the seat for him so that he could sit down.
All this is nothing to Fan Shengmei, because in her opinion, this is how people at the bottom should treat big people in the upper class.
Tan Zongming's identity is there, and everyone should flatter him and please him.
But in the eyes of others, it is inevitably a bit awkward.
Andy and Qu Xiaoxiao had been waiting inside without coming out to greet them, and they didn't know what they were muttering about.
Seeing everyone arriving, Qu Xiaoxiao's eyes immediately lit up and she jumped up to greet them.
"Brother Bai, you look so handsome today!" Qu Xiaoxiao said with careful eyes, as if she was intoxicated, "If I had known you were so handsome, I would have gone to the door to greet you no matter what. Who cares if you are reserved or not? Oops.
, you won’t blame me for this, right Brother Bai?”
The little goblin is acting coquettishly and coquettishly, it's really not for nothing.
In other words, Su Yi is as stable as a dog, and most young people really can't grasp it.
Just like Qiu Yingying.
My hair exploded.
Before Su Yi could say anything, she stood in front of Su Yi, glaring at Qu Xiaoxiao warily like a puppy guarding its food and saying: "Qu Xiaoxiao, what are you doing? You just talk, you stick to others.
, you are a girl, are you ashamed?"
Qu Xiaoxiao seemed to be smiling but not smiling: "Hey, who are you, Brother Bai? Now I'm protecting you? Can you care about me? What qualifications do you have to care about me?"
"I - if the road is uneven and someone shovels it, I can take care of it if I want, so what!" Qu Xiaoxiao shouted angrily.
"Oh ho ho, you think you are Lu Zhishen!" Qu Xiaoxiao giggled, the amusement in her eyes undisguised.
"Yingying, forget it, stop talking." Guan Ju'er hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed Qiu Yingying, whispering in his ear, "Don't make things difficult for Mr. Bai."
On the other side, Tan Zongming also smiled and smoothed things over: "Two ladies, the atmosphere has been so lively even before the food is served. Are you a little too impatient? Haha, let's sit down first and sit down and chat slowly, okay?"
"Okay, who dares to deny Mr. Tan's face?" Qu Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes, "Qiu Yingying, I'm sorry for you. I apologize to you because I'm too close to Brother Bai. Alas, I'm sitting here
Go over there and sit with Andy, are you satisfied now?"
As she spoke, she ran to sit next to Andy.
"What a green tea..."
This thought comes to everyone's mind.
However, Qiu Yingying was stupid, thinking that Qu Xiaoxiao really apologized, her face softened a little and said: "I was also wrong, I ugh..."
Fan Shengmei covered Qiu Yingying's mouth and pushed her down on the chair. She smiled at everyone and said, "Everyone, please sit down. Mr. Tan has already invited me twice. Why don't you give Mr. Tan some face?"
Qiu Yingying was a little depressed, but she didn't move anymore because she had realized that she seemed to have done something wrong again and said the wrong thing.
Wang Baichuan had been watching with a cold eye and had no intention of participating.
Because of his preconceived notions, he had a different understanding of this scene.
He felt that just like the original plot, Qu Xiaoxiao did this deliberately to test Bai Muyang, rather than really having any thoughts about Bai Muyang.
Once Bai Muyang takes the bait, this little witch will let him know what social evil is.
But he didn't think that Bai Muyang would be stupid and take the bait. After all, he was an actor.
"Brother Bai, come on, come on, please sit here!" Tan Zongming cordially pulled Su Yi and dragged him to the guest of honor seat.
"You don't have to be so polite, right?" Su Yi declined.
"Hey, I'm really not being polite to you." Tan Zongming said with a smile. He raised his head and looked around, "I said Brother Bai is the protagonist today. Does anyone object to this?"
"No!" All the girls cheered, laughing and shouting.
Tan Zongming spread his hands and pretended to be innocent: "See? Public opinion!"
Su Yi shook his head and smiled: "Yes, then I won't refuse, so as not to let the beauty down."
"Hey, you have to make this clear. Who is this beauty?" Tan Zongming said immediately.
"Do you even need to ask?" Su Yi stretched out his hand and drew a circle, "Of course they are the five golden flowers on the 22nd floor."
"oh oh……"
The crowd booed for a while.
"Brother Bai, have you eaten candy? Your mouth is so sweet?" Qu Xiaoxiao shouted.
Amid laughter, Su Yi sat down.
When Wang Baichuan saw this scene, he was a little doubtful and a little uncomfortable.
How virtuous and capable is Bai Muyang?
Just because he made the first move, he has such a harmonious relationship with Wumei?
Moreover, Tan Zongming's attitude towards Bai Muyang, who was obviously interested in making friends, was completely different from his attitude towards him.
Why is this?
Although Wang Baichuan was the third man, his position was still arranged by the door, next to where the waiter was serving food.
Wang Baichuan felt even worse when he saw Tan Zongming leaning sideways and chatting and laughing with Su Yi across from him.
But he didn't show anything on the surface.
Soon, the wine came first. A bottle of red wine and a bottle of Maotai.
"I opened a bottle of 2004 Romanée-Conti and asked the waiter to wake it up 45 minutes in advance. It tastes just right now." Tan Zongming smiled and said, "Ladies here, is there anything you can't drink?"
All the girls shook their heads reservedly, indicating that they could have some.
It is conceivable that the wine Tan Zongming drinks must be good wine. Even Qiu Yingying wants to taste what high-end red wine tastes like.
"Andy?" Tan Zongming looked at Andy specifically to ask for her opinion, "Can you have a drink?"
"Okay," Andy smiled, "but after dinner, you must find a driver."
"Leave such small things to me, don't worry at all." Tan Zongming looked at the waiter with a smile, "Please pour red wine for all the ladies."
"Okay, Mr. Tan."
Tan Zongming then looked at Su Yi and said with a smile: "We three men, how about something white?"
"I don't drink." Su Yi smiled, "Just drink with Mr. Wang."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was startled.
Seeing that Tan Zongming was a little embarrassed, Su Yi deliberately explained: "I have never drank alcohol."
But the atmosphere was still a bit awkward.
Wang Baichuan's heart moved, and he hurriedly said with a smile: "Brother Bai, don't spoil everyone's fun. Even five ladies are drinking, so why don't you drink a little too. Mr. Tan gives you such face, so don't be too unkind, right?"
"
Su Yi glanced at him with a smile.
"Haha, it's rare to see a teetotal man these days." Tan Zongming finally spoke, "Today we have seen one alive."
Everyone laughed.
"Hey Brother Bai, drink less, there is a first time for everything." Qu Xiaoxiao advised with a smile.
Su Yi smiled and said: "No exception, you can just drink."
Although the tone was casual, it had an unquestionable meaning that made Qu Xiaoxiao dare not persuade him any more.
Tan Zongming was about to speak when he heard Wang Baichuan say: "How about we compromise and let Brother Bai drink some red wine? Red wine is an alcoholic drink. Brother Bai can't be worse than a lady, right?"
Su Yi smiled faintly, picked up the teacup and took a sip of water, and stopped talking.
The atmosphere was slightly awkward.
"Well, forget it if Mr. Bai doesn't want to drink. Bai Chuan, don't force yourself." Fan Shengmei looked extremely worried and anxious. She secretly blamed Wang Baichuan for doing this and making herself so embarrassed.
"Men who don't drink are really rare. I think when we meet him, we should protect him well instead of dragging him into the water, right?" Fan Shengmei said with a smile.
This was said so well that everyone laughed.
"Miss Fan is joking, I'm not a giant panda." Su Yi joked with a smile.
As a result, the atmosphere became lively again.
Wang Baichuan also laughed and laughed, with no embarrassment on his face, as if the previous scene had never happened.
Guan Ju'er looked at Su Yi, who was chatting and laughing with everyone, and suddenly felt strong envy in his heart.
In today's materialistic society, not everyone has the freedom not to drink.
She admired Su Yi's determination not to drink if he said he didn't want to drink, but she herself often didn't know how to refuse such things.
The cold dishes were served and everyone had their glasses filled. Tan Zongming stood up with the wine and looked around with a smile.
Everyone subconsciously became quiet.
It is a Chinese dinner custom that the host should stand up and make a speech at this time.
"Thank you all for allowing me, Mr. Tan, to attend today's party." Tan Zongming said with a smile, "I treat everyone to this meal today for three reasons."
"The first is to get acquainted and get together. Many of the people here have not formally met each other, or they have only known each other for a short time, but have never had in-depth contact. I hope that through this meal today, we can get to know each other formally.
, we will be friends from now on.”
"The second is mutual acquaintance and blind date. I hope that each of us here can become each other's good friends. It is the kind of pure affection without any interests, a family-like friendship that can be devoted to each other. I know that sincere
Emotions are like wine, they need to age over time. I hope today’s meal will be the official beginning of our friendship.”
"Third, it's thanks and gratitude."
Having said this, Tan Zongming turned his head, looked at Su Yi, and said sincerely: "Brother Bai, I was deeply shocked when I heard Andy tell what happened during the day! Andy was called back to China by me, and so is where she lives.
I chose it. If something happens to me because of this, I will never redeem myself! I must thank you for not letting me fall into this kind of misfortune and despair..."
"Old Tan!" Andy called him helplessly.
She was not used to others thanking another person for their own affairs. She was not used to accepting such sentiments, and found it very inconsistent and untrue.
"Okay, don't say it!" Tan Zongming smiled, "There is also gratitude, which actually means something. But I don't represent all the ladies. I just want to tell you that this is also one of the themes of tonight's meal.
"
"Come on, everyone, let's raise a toast together. I hope we all have a wonderful time together! Cheers!"
"cheers!"
Everyone raised their glasses and drank together. Of course, Su Yi drank water.
Wang Baichuan was confused at this moment. Why should he be grateful? What did the man named Bai do? Could it be an elevator accident?
It's just that the elevator stopped for a moment. Is it so serious?
He wanted to ask, but after putting down the cup, Tan Zongming smiled and suggested: "Brother Bai, please say a few words to everyone."
"Okay, okay! Brother Bai, please say a few words too!" Qu Xiaoxiao was the first to clap in support.
"I'm looking forward to Mr. Bai's speech!" Fan Shengmei said with a smile.
Everyone was booing, and Su Yi smiled and said: "What Lao Tan just said is very good, so I won't say more. However, I agree with the first two points that Lao Tan said, but I disagree with the third point. Today.
We are just having a dinner with friends. Everyone can do whatever they want, just eat and drink well. It’s best not to mention anything else. If you mention it too much, it will be a waste.”
He raised his glass: "I will replace the wine with water, and everyone, I wish we met, and I hope we can become very good friends in the future."
"Okay, cheers!"
Although Su Yi didn't make any touching remarks, he made the girls have a deeper impression of him.
For them, this kind of Su Yi has a self-effacing and demeanor that is innate, untrustworthy, and unworthy of success, which makes them appreciate and like her even more.
At the right time, the main course was served, and Tan Zongming greeted with a smile: "Come, let's try their specialty, braised Yangtze River wild catfish. This fish is delicious and tender, rich in gum, high in protein, low in fat, especially...
Ladies here, don’t miss it! There’s also this lotus-flavored black rice. You can’t get such authentic Taizhou flavor anywhere else…”