"Abi, do you remember that really famous restaurant you told me about before, called something with 'Flower'?"
"No, my girlfriend's classmates are here, and they want to have dinner together tonight, so I thought of the restaurant you mentioned before."
"Okay, then please book a table for me, about five or six people. Alright, I'll trouble you then."
A while later, Gong Chengbin sent Du Fei a message saying that the table was booked and he could just give his name when he arrived.
Time quickly passed, and it was evening. Du Fei drove his car to the hotel where Liu Shishi and the others were staying.
Du Fei sent Liu Shishi a message asking if he should go up. Liu Shishi said it wasn't necessary. After Du Fei told Liu Shishi where he had parked, he sat in the car and waited.
About ten minutes later, a burst of laughter reached Du Fei's ears. He turned his head and saw Liu Shishi walking towards his car with three other women of similar age. Du Fei immediately opened the car door and got out.
"Are you Shishi's boyfriend?"
As soon as they approached, Qiao Yi looked Du Fei up and down and asked first.
Du Fei smiled and nodded, "Yes, hello, my name is Du Fei."
Seeing that Qiao Yi was about to ask more questions, Liu Shishi quickly interrupted, "Miss Qiao, if you have any questions, you can ask them when we're eating. Can we get in the car now and not block other people's way?"
"Tsk tsk, already getting protective. Sigh, a true case of abandoning friends for a lover."
Qiao Yi said this and was the first to get into the car.
After all three of them got into the car, Liu Shishi sat in the passenger seat.
Du Fei smiled and indicated it was fine when he saw Liu Shishi give him a helpless look.
The car quickly drove out of the underground parking lot and onto the road.
"Shishi, I'm not like Qiao Yi who interrogates everyone. Is it okay to ask where we're eating tonight?"
Besides sleeping, Jiang Mengmeng's greatest interest was eating all sorts of delicious food.
In university, there were indeed people who pursued her, as Jiang Mengmeng was not lacking in looks or figure.
However, Jiang Mengmeng's thought of dating potentially affecting her sleep led her to resolutely refuse.
Later, when Liu Shishi and the others found out, they nicknamed her 'Peppa Pig,' for being fond of eating and sleeping.
"Of course, you're all Shishi's good friends, feel free to ask anything you want to know."
Du Fei glanced at the three people in the back seat through the rearview mirror.
In fact, before Du Fei arrived, Liu Shishi had already sent him a message saying that her friends were quirky and lively, and they would definitely ask a lot of questions when they met. She hoped Du Fei wouldn't be angry for her sake.
Du Fei had told Liu Shishi to rest assured, as he was a grown man and wouldn't be upset over some girls' questions; that would be too narrow-minded.
"I asked Shishi earlier, and she said none of you have any dietary restrictions, so I booked a restaurant called 'Flower @ Impression.' I seem to have forgotten the name again."
Although he knew where the restaurant was, Du Fei hesitated when it came to the name.
"Could it be 'Flower @ Impression'?"
Jiang Mengmeng said, looking at Du Fei with anticipation.
The latter nodded, "Yes, that's the name."
After Du Fei's confirmation, Jiang Mengmeng excitedly exclaimed, "Handsome guy, no wonder Shishi chose you as her boyfriend, you're too amazing!!"
Besides Du Fei, the other three, including Liu Shishi, looked at Jiang Mengmeng with surprise.
"Mengmeng, you're too easily bought. A meal has won you over?"
"Although it's not nice to say, it's just a restaurant. Is it worth you being so surprised?"
"Don't look at me, the two of you. I haven't been there either, so I don't know what makes this restaurant so exciting for Mengmeng."
Although she had been in a relationship with Du Fei for a long time, Liu Shishi wasn't like other girlfriends who spent a lot of time with their boyfriends going out, watching movies, or eating delicious food.
However, this did not affect Liu Shishi and Du Fei's relationship.
Jiang Mengmeng realized at this moment that her previous actions might have been a bit excessive.
But she couldn't be blamed. That was the renowned Flower @ Impression restaurant.
Seeing Liu Shishi and the other two looking at her, Jiang Mengmeng's spirit instantly lifted.
If it came to other things, Jiang Mengmeng might not be able to compare with the other three, but when it came to her knowledge of famous cuisines, she was undoubtedly in a league of her own.
"The founder of Flower @ restaurant is a world-renowned artist. His concept is to integrate artistic aesthetics and technology into cuisine, bringing an unprecedented culinary feast to every diner."
"As of now, there are only five branches in the country, and each one is personally selected and designed by its founder."
"The Flower @ Impression in Rongcheng just opened less than two months ago, and it's said that even booking a table more than a month in advance might not guarantee a spot."
When talking about what she was best at, Jiang Mengmeng was eloquent and spoke at length.
Qiao Yi also enjoyed gourmet food, but she didn't have such high demands; as long as it was delicious.
So, after listening, she immediately said, "In plain terms, it's just playing the scarcity game to increase its status. In summary, it's just one word: expensive."
"How can you say that? There are many expensive restaurants, but Flower @ Impression allows everyone who has been there to fully experience a feast of intertwined cuisine and art, full of ceremony."
Jiang Mengmeng immediately retorted.
Seeing that the two were about to argue, Liu Shishi and Li Yutong, who were prepared, each pulled one of them aside, nipping the impending argument in the bud.
The reason they handled it so skillfully was that Qiao Yi and Jiang Mengmeng used to bicker frequently during their university years. The默契 (mòqì - tacit understanding) developed from their long-term interactions meant that even after not seeing each other for several years, it wouldn't be easily forgotten.
With laughter and chat, they soon arrived at the building where Flower @ Impression restaurant was located.
Ding.
As soon as the elevator doors opened, the first thing that greeted them was an impressive entrance.
An entire wall adorned with flowing water, fallen leaves, flowers, and butterflies, all meticulously designed, each element appearing just right. The spotlights overhead were scattered yet orderly, casting a soft glow on each passing guest, not at all dazzling, but rather creating a sense of being in another realm.
As they took in the surrounding environment, they walked towards the restaurant entrance.
Even before entering the restaurant, just by looking at the entrance's decor, they were already beginning to believe what Jiang Mengmeng had said earlier. Although they didn't know about the food, the environment of this Flower @ Impression restaurant was definitely unforgettable, truly beautiful and highly creative.
"Good evening, honored guests, welcome to Flower @ Impression."
Upon reaching the restaurant entrance, a server in an exquisite uniform immediately came forward to greet them.