Chapter 60 – Who is the one being tricked in the end
Zhang Guangwei's words only made Gu Qiuxue angrier.
She originally just wanted to treat everyone to a street food stall, but now she was being forced to spend over fifty thousand.
She was already fed up with Zhang Guangwei.
"Little Chen, I might have to spend a lot of your money today. Just consider it a loan from you," Gu Qiuxue whispered to Lin Jichen.
Lin Jichen smiled and leaned close to Gu Qiuxue's soft, delicate ear, his breath warm, almost kissing her.
"Sis, I've told you, my money is your money."
Gu Qiuxue blushed, her body tingling from Lin Jichen's proximity.
Lin Jichen seemed reluctant to pull away and continued, "Don't worry, Sis. This guy likes to show off. Today, we'll make him pay dearly."
Gu Qiuxue was so embarrassed and dizzy that she barely heard what Lin Jichen said.
"Are you Dr. Zhang?"
Lin Jichen walked up to Zhang Guangwei.
"My sister often mentions you, saying you're humble, polite, righteous, and always ready to help."
Although Zhang Guangwei didn't know what Lin Jichen was up to, he enjoyed the flattery.
"Haha, no, no, it's just colleagues helping each other."
Lin Jichen immediately put on a regretful expression.
"I have something to apologize for, Brother Zhang. Actually, my sister and I are cousins, real relatives."
Zhang Guangwei was overjoyed, "Really? But your sister said..."
"She used me as a shield to avoid unreliable suitors. But seeing how trustworthy you are today, I decided to be honest with you," Lin Jichen said, looking embarrassed.
Zhang Guangwei was ecstatic, laughing and affectionately putting his arm around Lin Jichen's shoulder.
"Thank you for being honest with me. Don't worry, from now on, your problems are my problems. If you need help, just ask."
Lin Jichen looked surprised, "Really?"
"Of course!"
"Actually, there is something, but I'm embarrassed to say..."
"Go ahead, your Brother Zhang has some connections and resources in the Capital City," Zhang Guangwei said proudly, thinking the kid was finally showing his true colors.
Lin Jichen looked dejected, "Actually, my sports car is rented. I just wanted to show off."
Zhang Guangwei was even happier, pretending to comfort him, "It's okay, young people wanting to save face is normal. How much did the rental cost? I'll cover it."
"No need for that, but I do need your help with something."
"Qiuxue, since your brother already reserved the room, let's eat there. I'll cover all the expenses."
Zhang Guangwei's heart bled as he said this.
He originally just wanted to treat Gu Qiuxue to a meal on the second floor, costing tens of thousands.
But the top floor's expenses...
Fortunately, he had some savings from years of being a doctor.
He was planning to implement both his first and second plans.
In his previous life, he hadn't spent this much money, so he thought the first plan would suffice.
But now, dining on the top floor, if he didn't win over Gu Qiuxue today, it would be too risky.
If he could win her over, spending more money would be worth it.
No pain, no gain, Zhang Guangwei decided to go all out!
"How can we accept this, Dr. Zhang? Really, there's no need," Gu Qiuxue quickly refused. Although she disliked Zhang Guangwei, her kind heart didn't want to take advantage of him.
But Zhang Guangwei had ulterior motives and insisted on taking everyone to the top floor.
The luxury of the top floor was beyond everyone's imagination.
Zhang Guangwei gritted his teeth and ordered a table full of exquisite dishes, along with several bottles of fine wine he had never tasted.
Thus, everyone started the meal, celebrating Gu Qiuxue's birthday.
During the meal, everyone was grateful for Zhang Guangwei's generosity, enjoying delicacies they had never tasted before.
Lin Jichen, on the other hand, was too busy eating to speak.
Gu Qiuxue felt uncomfortable, feeling indebted and finding no pleasure in the food.
Halfway through the meal, several bottles of wine were already gone.
Zhang Guangwei quietly got up and called a waiter, "I stored two bottles of wine at your hotel before. Please bring them."
The waiter complied, soon bringing two bottles of red wine.
"Everyone, this is my treasured wine, top-notch in taste. I was reluctant to bring it out, but today, for Qiuxue's birthday, I decided to share it!"
Cheers!
Everyone applauded, praising Zhang Guangwei's generosity.
Zhang Guangwei opened the wine and poured a glass for everyone.
Then he stood up and raised his glass, "Let's have a toast to Qiuxue's birthday!"
Everyone obliged, standing up.
Lin Jichen raised his glass, sniffed it discreetly, and noticed something off. He put down the wine and picked up a glass of juice instead.