Xu Hongye’s old face flushed red, and he couldn’t help but take a step back. He just wanted to show off; inviting them to dinner was out of the question!
“Miss! Is this one usable?” Lu Fan took out a VIP card and handed it to the young lady behind the counter.
“It’s usable, it’s usable! Please wait a moment, I’ll arrange it right away!” Seeing the VIP card, the young lady immediately waved to a waiter not far away, then went over and whispered a few words.
After hearing this, the waiter hurried over and said to Lu Fan and the others, “Please follow me!”
Meng Jun, Xu Hongye, Jiang Ruoxin, and the others were all stunned. Wasn’t a private room something that needed to be booked in advance? What was that card of this kid’s for, that it actually worked? However, Lu Fan hadn’t said how many people there were, so they didn’t dare to ask.
Soon, they were led into a large private room. Inside, a large table could comfortably seat twenty people. There were also sofas, a coffee table, karaoke…
“Principal Lu! Won’t the consumption here… be too high?” Jiang Ruoxin, holding Zhan Tai Ruomei’s small hand, quietly walked up to Lu Fan and whispered. Principal Meng was treating them today, and if the expenses were too high, it didn’t seem right!
“It’s fine!” Lu Fan gave Jiang Ruoxin a reassuring look.
Xu Hongye, however, was quite excited. He went straight to the karaoke machine and let out a few hoarse, howling notes! Feeling that his voice might be disturbing others, he then put down the microphone.
Meng Jun was also slightly surprised, but since he had already said he was treating, he had to act the part of the host. He immediately said to everyone, “Everyone! Feel free to order whatever you want to eat!”
“I’ll… I’ll do it…” Xu Hongye immediately ran over upon hearing that they could order freely.
“Esteemed sirs! This private room uses a set menu! Please wait a moment. Additionally, we have prepared juices, coffee, and tea for you to enjoy freely!” the waiter by the side said quickly.
“Set menu?” Meng Jun was surprised again. This wasn’t a banquet, and he had never heard of a set menu.
Xu Hongye and the others immediately ordered a few cups of coffee. Who would drink juice when there was beer? But coffee was worth trying. In such a high-class hotel, the coffee should be of high quality, right?
“Waiter! Please bring a pot of plain boiled water,” Lu Fan called out to the waiter.
“Certainly!” The waiter turned and left.
Not long after, the coffees for Xu Hongye and the others were delivered, along with a pot of plain boiled water.
Perhaps worried about the high consumption here, Meng Jun and Jiang Ruoxin sat beside Lu Fan, preparing to drink some plain boiled water with him.
However, the two of them didn’t expect Lu Fan to produce a small pinch of tea from somewhere, which, although called a small pinch, was actually just three leaves. Lu Fan placed these three leaves into three empty cups respectively, then poured in the plain boiled water. Instantly, a delicate fragrance filled the air.
“Principal Meng, Teacher Jiang! Please try this!” Lu Fan presented the tea cups to Meng Jun and Jiang Ruoxin.
“Big Brother Master, you… you look down on children! Why isn’t there any for me?” Zhan Tai Ruomei next to them immediately exclaimed, displeased.
“Alright! How about I give you half of mine?” Lu Fan’s forehead was covered in black lines. Didn’t this child like to eat fruit? Why did she want to drink tea now?
“Hahaha! Principal Lu! I think your little disciple is likely to become your little leader in the future!” Meng Jun burst into laughter beside them.
“Principal Lu! What… what kind of tea are you guys drinking? It smells so good! Can I have a cup?” Xu Hongye, catching the aroma of the tea, immediately leaned over and asked.
“Apologies, Teacher Xu, this is century-old Pu’er. These three cups of tea are worth at least several hundred thousand. You can’t afford it!” Lu Fan said with a slight curl of his lip.
“Hundreds of thousands? You’re bragging! What kind of tea can be worth hundreds of thousands? Humph!” Xu Hongye, feeling embarrassed, said somewhat unconvinced.
Meng Jun and Jiang Ruoxin, upon hearing that the tea was worth hundreds of thousands, also found it hard to believe. It wasn’t that they didn’t believe such expensive tea existed, but they found it hard to believe that Lu Fan could possess such tea!
Despite their disbelief, they were curious. The two then picked up their cups and took a slow sip. Wow… Immediately, a fragrant warmth flowed down their throats. The two couldn’t help but look at Lu Fan simultaneously. They believed it!
A moment later, the food and drinks were all served. Eight dishes, two bottles of red wine, two bottles of Wuliangye baijiu, and a case of beer. The people at the table were dumbfounded. Putting aside everything else, they knew from last time that this red wine was very expensive!
Xu Hongye, in particular, glanced timidly at Lu Fan, wondering if this little brat would ask him to split the bill again. Forget it, he’d just drink beer. If this kid asked for a split again, he could at least say he didn’t drink the red wine or Wuliangye.
“Everyone, which one do you prefer? Help yourselves!” Lu Fan ignored Xu Hongye and picked up the red wine, pouring a glass for Meng Jun and Jiang Ruoxin, then poured one for himself.
The other two teachers picked up the Wuliangye. They both liked baijiu and poured themselves a glass each.
“I’ll drink tea!” Zhan Tai Ruomei didn’t stand on ceremony at all, directly taking Lu Fan’s tea cup. She had just taken a sip and found it too delicious. So, she snatched his cup as well.
“Ruomei! Why are you so impolite! Diu Diu!” Jiang Ruoxin lovingly pinched Zhan Tai Ruomei’s small face and said.
“It’s not my fault, it’s just that this tea is too delicious!” Zhan Tai Ruomei stuck out her tongue and said.
“Xiao Bei! You brought friends to eat without even telling me.” Suddenly, a voice was heard, and a stunningly beautiful woman walked in.
The person who arrived was Bai Xuemei. The card Lu Fan held was given to him by Bai Xuemei. Lu Fan didn’t know that this card was slightly different from other VIP cards. Bai Xuemei had specifically instructed that anyone who saw this card at any hotel must notify her first.
Now that she was in the provincial capital, and she was increasingly busy, rarely returning to the county town, and even more rarely seeing Lu Fan. However, Bai Xuemei didn’t want to miss any opportunity to interact with Lu Fan. Therefore, Bai Xuemei had specifically designed such a card for Lu Fan, primarily so that she would know immediately if Lu Fan appeared.
“Sister Xuemei! I was afraid you were too busy and didn’t dare to disturb you!” Lu Fan quickly stood up.
After the introductions, everyone looked at Lu Fan with changed expressions. This kid was actually friends with the general manager of the prestigious Yixiangge Grand Hotel? How could this kid be so lucky?
“Pretty sister! Are you here to fight with my cousin for Big Brother?” Zhan Tai Ruomei suddenly looked up at Bai Xuemei and said.
“Ruomei! Don’t talk nonsense!” Jiang Ruoxin quickly covered Zhan Tai Ruomei’s small mouth. This child… was too invincible!
Pfft… Bai Xuemei was also amused. This child had voiced her inner thoughts.
After toasting with everyone, Bai Xuemei left.
When Lu Fan and the others finished their drinks, it was already dark outside. However, the prosperous and bustling urban life seemed to have just begun.
Xu Hongye had some regrets. In the end, the bill was waived. He hadn’t dared to drink his red wine or Maotai, so he had lost out big time.
Jiang Ruoxin wanted to invite Lu Fan to stay at her place for the night, but she felt too embarrassed to say it. In the end, she had to take Zhan Tai Ruomei and hail a taxi back.
After seeing everyone off, Lu Fan glanced at his phone, then also hailed a taxi.
“Driver! Yizhihua Nightclub!”