Chapter 141: Chapter 103: An Unspoken Understanding

He matched the car in front of him with the China-exclusive model he had once seen at a car show.

"Yun Mulan. That’s right, that’s the color."

Zhao Lei remembered it clearly.

This BMW 7 Series had a pre-sale price that was almost 100,000 yuan higher than his entry-level Maybach.

The appeal of a limited run of only 40 units in China had attracted many wealthy businessmen to snap them up.

’Damn, these second-generation rich kids deserve to die!’

If Qi Sheng’s ride were just a regular BMW 7 Series,

he’d still have the confidence to compete with him.

To see who could ultimately win Pei Yinyin over.

But the other guy’s ride was no cheaper than his Maybach S400 in the slightest.

Plus, he was tall, rich, and handsome, completely crushing him into dust.

’Well, I’ve completely given up now.’

’The guy is taller than me, more handsome than me, and richer than me.’

’Even if I were Pei Yinyin, I’d know who to choose.’

...

Inside the car,

Pei Yinyin curiously examined the luxurious interior, which was covered in genuine leather and exclusive embroidery.

It exuded the full ambiance of a top-tier executive sedan.

Sitting in a car like this was pure bliss.

"Starting tomorrow, that Mr. Zhao probably won’t bother you anymore. But are you sure you don’t want to consider him?"

Qi Sheng teased Pei Yinyin with an amused smile.

"I have no desire to be a stepmother. Besides, he’s balding. I’m afraid my parents would kick me out if I brought him home."

Pei Yinyin gave Qi Sheng a coquettish eye-roll, all but spelling out that he was the one she had set her heart on.

"Where are we going now?"

Pei Yinyin asked curiously, watching the bustling traffic outside the window.

"I’m taking you to eat at Xinrong Ji."

"Xinrong Ji?"

Pei Yinyin had heard of the restaurant but had never gone to check it out.

A restaurant that cost over 1,000 yuan per person wasn’t something a working-class girl like her could afford.

Upon arriving at Xinrong Ji, Pei Yinyin was stunned by the magnificent decor the moment she stepped inside.

The butler who greeted them was also exceptionally professional.

He led them into the restaurant and seated them in a very quiet corner.

"Mr. Qi, your pre-ordered dishes are being prepared. Please enjoy some fruit and appetizers while you wait."

The waitress’s voice was gentle as she served plump blueberries and pastries to whet their appetites.

The elegant atmosphere, the crisp white tablecloth, the exquisite cutlery.

It was exactly the kind of dining scene a girl dreams about.

To say nothing of the tall, rich, and handsome man sitting across from her.

At that moment, at least, Pei Yinyin couldn’t stop her heart from fluttering.

"This is what I ordered earlier. See if there’s anything you’d like to add."

Qi Sheng pushed his phone over to Pei Yinyin, gesturing for her to look at the dishes.

"Wow, this dinner is going to cost 6,000 yuan?"

Pei Yinyin just glanced at the menu, filled with high-end ingredients she had only ever heard of but never seen.

The 6,000-yuan total at the bottom truly shocked her.

’Didn’t they say the average cost here was only 1,000 yuan per person?’

’This is almost 3,000 per person. That’s half a month’s salary for me!’

"Don’t worry about the price. As long as you enjoy the food, that’s all that matters."

With 20 million in the bank, Qi Sheng certainly had the standing to say so.

"Alright. You’re spending too much on me."

Pei Yinyin pushed the phone back to Qi Sheng, silently making a mental note of the total.

She planned to find an opportunity to treat him in return.

Although she had a crush on Qi Sheng, she had no intention of just freeloading off him.

A relationship should be a two-way street; that was the normal way for men and women to interact.

When the waiter began serving the food, Pei Yinyin was immediately captivated by the flavors.

Top-tier ingredients, Expert Level culinary skills, and consistent quality control.

All of it made for an excellent dining experience.

As someone on the peripheries of the same industry,

Qi Sheng gained a new level of respect for how Xinrong Ji had become the pinnacle of Chinese cuisine.

In truth, with his system’s miraculous abilities,

Qi Sheng could absolutely create a high-end restaurant brand on par with Xinrong Ji.

In terms of talent, Xinrong Ji’s roster of chefs wasn’t even the tip of the iceberg compared to what the system could provide.

Forget Expert Level chefs; even Grandmaster Level chefs,

the system could provide in a continuous stream.

As long as Qi Sheng could afford them, he would never have to worry about a lack of talent.

But with only 20 million on hand, he couldn’t even afford to recruit a single Expert Level chef.

So, Qi Sheng temporarily pushed the thought aside.

With the hot pot base recipe from the system,

Qi Sheng wouldn’t dare claim he could overthrow Haidilao and become the industry leader.

But turning Spicy King into a leading hot pot brand was definitely not a problem.

Beyond the hot pot market, there was the high-end dining market, like Xinrong Ji.

He could very well take a piece of that pie in the future.

Money? He had it.

Talent? He had that too.

The two most important factors for a high-end restaurant to succeed,

he possessed them both. It would be hard *not* to make money.

...

After dinner, Qi Sheng and Pei Yinyin strolled through the nearby Youfang Shopping Center.

The mall had only opened a few months ago, so its foot traffic was nowhere near that of National Gold, let alone Taikoo Li.

But the smaller crowd had its advantages. Qi Sheng reached directly for Pei Yinyin’s hand.

He felt her struggle demurely for just a moment before she obediently let him hold it.

A handsome man and a beautiful woman walking together were a pleasing sight to behold.

From time to time, Pei Yinyin would sneak glances at Qi Sheng beside her.

Even though she had heard about Qi Sheng’s playboy history from Xu Ying,

she still couldn’t help but fall for him.

Or rather, ever since Qi Sheng had helped Xu Ying move,

the fate between the two of them had been sealed.

In Pei Yinyin’s limited social circle,

Qi Sheng was the most eligible man she could ever hope to meet.

’As for being a player, well, most men are to some extent.’

’At least Qi Sheng is handsome.’

’He’s a hundred times better than those ugly guys who are also players.’

It was just as Xu Ying had said; even having just one romance with Qi Sheng would be worth it.