The Ile de la Cité is located in the middle of the Seine River. It is said that the original origin of Paris began in this small area of less than two hectares.
The famous Notre Dame Cathedral is located on the Île de la Cité.
The dining venue booked by Lu Zhichao is so large that it is divided into several sections and can accommodate hundreds of people for dining at the same time. It is one of the most popular high-consumption venues in Paris where celebrities from all walks of life gather.
Here, close to the Fountain Square, you can admire the huge cornices of Notre Dame.
When he stepped into the magnificent dining hall and looked up at the five or six-story dining hall with a dome, Hou Yiying exclaimed to Chen Hongjuan that he had never seen such a luxurious dining place before.
Xiong Jingdong sneered secretly in his heart, Lu Zhichao really worked hard and spent all his money in order to please Chen Hongjuan.
Chen Hongjuan couldn't help but frown and said: "It's just a dinner, there is really no need to show off to such a high-end restaurant."
"Don't mind, Miss Hongjuan," Lu Zhichao smiled and explained: "The reason why I invite you all to this hotel is really not to show off luxury. It's because I have this rare opportunity.
Let everyone come together and feel the vitality of the city of Paris."
"Da Ling Chen, this is your fault!" Cheney screamed on behalf of Lu Zhichao, "We are all lucky enough to enjoy this time because of your glory. I thought, as long as you are satisfied
, even if he has to have a banquet at the palace in Paris, Mr. Lu will not hesitate to spend a lot of money."
"Cheney, compared with Miss Hongjuan, you obviously lack the frugal virtues of our Chinese people." Lu Zhichao corrected Cheney, "I appreciate the virtues of the Chinese people, and it is precisely this excellence that I have inherited.
It is traditional, so up to now, I am not willing to buy even a bouquet of flowers for Miss Hongjuan."
He then said in a serious tone: "I'm sorry, please try to be merciful when ordering later, just eat enough. This is not stingy from Zhichao, but Miss Hongjuan reminded me just right, remember not to waste it at will."
Cheney shrugged and smiled at Chen Hongjuan: "Your Majesty Chen, Mr. Lu has never dared to go against what he said to you. When you really become Mrs. Lu, he will definitely listen to everything you say and treat you
Serve her like a queen."
Chen Hongjuan blushed and stopped Cheney: "Don't talk nonsense, otherwise everyone will be so embarrassed that we won't even be friends anymore."
Lu Zhichao also blamed Cheney and said: "You always speak regardless of the occasion. Can't you see that Miss Hongjuan is not a person who puts in her feelings casually?"
Cheney shrugged again and said nonchalantly: "You Chinese people have always been so incredible. What you say on your lips and what you think in your heart are not the same thing at all."
Lu Zhichao ignored Qie Ni and called a waiter to bring the menu.
Xiong Jiandong clearly saw that this Cheney had an exposed temperament, and she really didn't feel ashamed at all to be able to apply makeup and powder to Lu Zhichao without any cover-up in front of Chen Hongjuan.
It is obvious that although she spared no effort in bringing Lu Zhichao and Chen Hongjuan together, her tactics were far inferior to Lu Zhichao's, who was as skillful as playing hard to get.
Hou Yiying and Chen Hongjuan both noticed that in another area of the restaurant, many people of all kinds gathered, and some even performed songs and dances, so they called the foreman to find out what lively activities were being held.
The foreman replied that the Red Cross was conducting an on-site charity fundraiser for the victims of the Sahara disaster in Africa. I heard that a cardinal from Notre Dame de Paris was invited to attend in person. He also suggested that if they are interested, they might as well
Go and show some love and have the chance to see the face of the cardinal.
Chen Hongjuan's eyes suddenly flashed at this, and she couldn't help but hummed: "Holy Mother!"
Hou Yiying asked Chen Hongjuan strangely: "When did you start to believe in Christianity?"
Chen Hongjuan nodded slightly and said, "It was only after I came to Paris that I started reading the Bible and learned how to pray."
Her words made Xiong Jiandong's heart tighten, and he felt a raging pain. Could it be because of the desolation, loneliness and emptiness of his life experience? Chen Hongjuan, who originally had a bright and unrestrained personality, was helplessly escaping from the past after coming to Paris.
everything.
"If I were to find a separate opportunity, I could confess everything that had happened in the past few months to Chen Hongjuan, including my rebirth at Mount Jiuwei. I just don't know if she could withstand this cruel reality."
Xiong Jiandong struggled violently in his heart.
Lu Zhichao said at this time that he wanted to leave for a while, then stood up and left.
It wasn't until the food was served and several people waited for a while that they saw Lu Zhichao return to his seat with a happy face.
Just when everyone was about to start eating, they saw the foreman leading a large group of people around.
There is an old man in the middle, wearing a red square hat and a red first-class gown. Behind him, there is a woman holding a tray, who looks like a staff member from the Red Cross.
Xiong Jiandong, Hou Yiying and others, not knowing what happened, all stopped eating and stood up immediately.
The foreman asked: "Is there a lady named Chen Hongjuan sitting here?"
Chen Hongjuan replied: "That's me. What can I do for you?"
The lady holding the tray said: "Your Majesty the Cardinal, come here in person to express your gratitude to Miss Chen Hongjuan and award you with a donation commemorative badge."
The cardinal stretched out his hand, lovingly touched Chen Hongjuan's head and said, "Almighty Lord, bless this kind girl!"
"But, I haven't donated anything, how can I accept this commemorative badge for no reason?"
Chen Hongjuan said inexplicably.
The woman holding the tray said: "Just now, someone generously donated US$50,000 in the name of Miss Chen Hongjuan for the event we held today. This is the largest individual donation our Red Cross has received in several months.
.So the Cardinal will come here in person and issue the commemorative badge directly to you."
Chen Hongjuan glanced at Lu Zhichao and understood immediately.
Lu Zhichao looked calm. He was holding his mobile phone and recording the scene attentively.
"Child, please come to me."
The cardinal waved to Chen Hongjuan.
"Yes, Lord Bishop!"
Chen Hongjuan approached the cardinal.
The cardinal pinned a commemorative badge on Chen Hongjuan's chest.
The design of this donation commemorative badge combines the logo of the International Red Letter Society with an olive branch, which is very delicate and eye-catching.