Chapter 490: Chapter 222: Such a Big Act Just to Show Off in Front of Yang Chen (Part 2)

Liang Tao quickly stepped out to answer the call.

Chen Guangzu: "Hello, Chairman, are you still inspecting the store?"

Liang Tao: "Yes! What’s up?"

Chen Guangzu: "Here’s the thing, the heads of Minghuang Investment, Sky Curtain Investment, Shengjin Investment, as well as Star Investment and the Peninsula Hotel Management Company have come over. They want to discuss investment and equity participation in our company."

Liang Tao: "Haha... sure. Bring them over and say I want to invite them to try the taste of our store."

Chen Guangzu: "Alright! I’ll bring them over to see you right away."

Liang Tao was overjoyed, finally an opportunity to show off had arrived.

A group of bigwigs coming over to visit, and he was forced to reveal his identity, it would surely cause a sensation, right?

As a ride-hailing driver, Yang Chen would definitely feel inferior, right?

"I lived in your shadow when I was young, but from now on, I want you to live in my shadow. I want you to feel how it is to be compared to someone better!" Liang Tao thought gleefully to himself.

Liang Tao went to the dish section and briefly instructed Secretary Xiao Li, who was also dressed as a waiter. The secretary nodded with a smile and quickly went to Yang Chen and Chen Qingxia’s table.

Secretary Xiao Li: "I’m sorry, the two of you. Liang Tao suddenly had something to handle, so I’ll be serving you instead. He also asked me to apologize to Mr. Yang, hoping you won’t mind."

Yang Chen smiled and shook his head, saying, "It’s okay. We have ordered, you can check."

Secretary Xiao Li confirmed the dishes and then went to place the order and prepare the dishes.

After a while, the server brought the soup base, and then Secretary Xiao Li came over pushing a cart with the dishes.

She started serving the dishes and asked, "Are you two married?"

Yang Chen and Chen Qingxia both shook their heads.

Yang Chen smiled and asked, "Why, is there a discount for married couples?"

Secretary Xiao Li smiled and shook her head, saying, "No! If you’re not married, could we add each other as friends?"

Chen Qingxia’s expression suddenly changed and said, "Miss, even if we’re not married, isn’t it inappropriate to hit on him right in front of me?"

Secretary Xiao Li: "He’s just too handsome, I feel moved just looking at him. Don’t worry, I just want to add as friends. As long as you two aren’t broken up, I definitely won’t bother him. If you two do break up, then I’d reach out to him, and there’s nothing you could do about it, right?"

Chen Qingxia, with her fiery temper, said, "You sure know how to talk! Get your manager here!"

Secretary Xiao Li placed the order list on the table and hurried off.

Yang Chen felt there was no need to argue with a server and comforted, "Alright, why argue with her? Let’s eat."

Chen Qingxia snorted coldly, irritatedly putting food into the pot to boil.

They had just eaten for a while when Secretary Xiao Li came over again and asked, "Sir, do you need more broth?"

Before Yang Chen could speak, Chen Qingxia immediately replied rudely, "No! We’ll call you when we need it. Otherwise, please don’t disturb our meal, okay?"

Secretary Xiao Li nodded, quickly bowed, and left.

The diners nearby quietly pointed out how arrogant Chen Qingxia was, bullying the server like that.

If it weren’t for her status, Chen Qingxia would have really wanted to stand up and argue with them.

Damn, hitting on her companion right in front of her, and she’s not allowed to have a temper? 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

As if when a server hits on their boyfriend in front of them, they wouldn’t be angry.

Secretary Xiao Li made a circuit and came back. Just as she was passing by Yang Chen, Liang Tao quickly ran over, got down on one knee, and presented a large bouquet of flowers with a ring box on it.

"Jingjing, marry me! I’ve liked you for a long time. Let me spend the rest of my life with you," Liang Tao said loudly.

Secretary Xiao Li was stunned for a moment, then quickly declined, "Liang Tao, sorry, I already have someone I like. I was willing to give you a chance before, to try being together. But now I don’t want to give you a chance, I feel you pale in comparison to him."

Liang Tao hurriedly got up and asked, "Ah? Who?"

Secretary Xiao Li shyly turned her head to look at Yang Chen, who was watching the drama unfold.

The smile on Yang Chen’s face disappeared instantly, thinking, "Damn, could she be talking about me? Damn, don’t play with me like this!"

Secretary Xiao Li walked over to Yang Chen and said, "The one I like is him. Although he has a girlfriend, I’m willing to wait. If they eventually get married, then I’ll give up, and I won’t marry in this life. If they break up, then I’ll have a chance."

Liang Tao was shocked and asked, "Do you know what he does?"

Secretary Xiao Li: "I don’t know, but I don’t need to know. He’s handsome!"

Liang Tao: "But he’s just a ride-hailing driver!"

Secretary Xiao Li: "Even so, he’s better than you! How much do you earn a month? Driving for a ride-hailing company, earning over ten thousand a month isn’t that hard? Plus, look at his watch, it’s very expensive. The clothes he’s wearing, if I’m not mistaken, should be Louis Vuitton, which is a second-line luxury brand, also very expensive. Can you afford those? Don’t blame me for being realistic, in Hai City, people earning just a few thousand a month don’t deserve to get married. Everyone, don’t you think I’m right?"

The diners responded one after another.

"That’s true! How can you live on a few thousand a month? Eating out at He Li Lao three or four times a month would cost over two thousand."

"In life, you have to be realistic. If you’re not, who’re you going to turn to when you’re hungry?"

"This isn’t even about being realistic, you at least need to survive first. If you can’t even make ends meet, what’s the point of getting married?"

"For those coming from elsewhere for work, it’s fine, just go back home to get married and don’t settle down here. But if you’re from Hai City or planning to settle here, that salary really isn’t enough. My words might be harsh, but they’re true. Love is inherently a luxury, not everyone is entitled to it. Isn’t that so?"