"Young Master Zhen, I heard this new restaurant is hard to book. You're amazing, getting a table with just one call. I think you're so manly!"
A woman wearing a deep V-neck slip dress with a sheer, translucent shawl draped over her shoulders, leaned half her body onto Zhen Wei.
Zhen Wei's eyes kept drifting towards the cleavage of the woman beside him, his mind already wandering to which hotel he would visit for some pleasure that night.
The woman's syrupy voice made Zhen Wei's heart flutter like it was being tickled by a cat's paws.
However, he was also well aware that he shouldn't rush things with women; things should unfold naturally.
Otherwise, if he was too eager and booked a room, neither party would have a good time, and it would feel like just completing a task.
Now, he would take the girl for a drive in his sports car, let her feel the envious gazes of onlookers, and satisfy her vanity.
Finally, he'd take her shopping and treat her to a lavish dinner. Then, when they returned to the hotel that night, everyone could truly have a blast.
"Hard to book? That depends on who you're talking about. For me, Zhen Wei, if I set my mind to it, all the restaurants in Rongcheng are a piece of cake."
Flattered by the woman's compliment, Zhen Wei began to feel a little puffed up.
They chatted as they entered the elevator.
"Manager Zhong, I'll be there soon. Have you arranged everything? Yes, I understand."
Shortly after hanging up the phone, the elevator stopped at the 27th floor.
As the elevator doors opened, a man in a suit and tie was seen rushing towards the elevator entrance.
"Young Master Zhen, Young Master Zhen!"
The man approached with a professional smile.
Zhen Wei acknowledged him with a cold "hmph" and was led inside by the manager.
Along the way, the woman in Zhen Wei's arms would occasionally exclaim "wow." Upon reaching their destination, she excitedly took out her phone and started snapping photos.
Zhen Wei couldn't very well abandon her at this point, so he idly looked around.
Hmm?
However, his gaze fell upon two people not far away, and his expression immediately turned cold.
"Young Master Zhen, is something wrong?"
The manager standing beside him, a keen observer of expressions, immediately noticed the change in Zhen Wei's demeanor.
Zhen Wei said coldly, "Manager Zhong, how can a high-class restaurant like yours allow unsavory characters to dine here? If word gets out, it could cause significant trouble."
Before Manager Zhong could reply, Zhen Wei strode forward, forcing him to quickly follow.
After Du Fei mentioned Gong Chengbin's name, the waiter checked the computer and then bowed, "Good sir, we have found your reservation. Please come in."
However, just as Du Fei and the others were about to be led into the restaurant by the waiter, they were unexpectedly blocked.
"Manager?"
The waiter looked up and saw his manager and a strange man standing in front of him, blocking his path.
Although he found it a bit odd, as an ordinary employee, he figured the manager must have his reasons for blocking them.
"Heh, what a coincidence, running into you here, you bastard!"
Seeing Du Fei and Liu Shishi in front of him, Zhen Wei felt an unspeakable rage.
Du Fei had previously ruined his carefully planned confession. Later, he didn't know what means Du Fei had used to make the sales manager of Pinggao Huafu so supportive of him, even to the point of offending him.
Now, seeing Du Fei about to enter the restaurant with Liu Shishi and a few other girls, Zhen Wei felt extremely displeased and decided to do something about it.
"So it's you."
When Du Fei saw Zhen Wei, he quickly recognized who he was.
As for Liu Shishi, although she recognized Zhen Wei, she said impatiently, "We're going in to eat, please let us pass."
A beauty is a beauty; even when frowning with annoyance, she possessed a unique charm.
Looking at Liu Shishi's exquisite beauty, Zhen Wei grew even more incensed. Why would such a top-tier beauty favor a useless fellow like Du Fei? He, so outstanding, yet she wouldn't fall into his embrace. He truly couldn't understand it.
"Manager Zhong, this guy is a thug. I know him. How can such a high-class place like Hua@Yinxing Restaurant allow someone like him in? Kick him out immediately!"
Only now did Zhen Wei reveal his true intention.
Having been repeatedly embarrassed and humiliated by Du Fei, he was determined to make him suffer this time since he had run into him.
"Who let you bring him in?"
As Zhen Wei finished speaking, Manager Zhong immediately questioned the waiter.
The waiter clearly hadn't expected that by simply leading a guest, he would first be stopped and then reprimanded by his manager. This was truly unlucky.
"Manager, I checked. This guest indeed has a reservation."
Since he was the manager, the waiter could only respectfully answer Manager Zhong's doubt.
A reservation? Manager Zhong was surprised and subconsciously glanced at Zhen Wei beside him.
According to the regulations of Hua@Yinxing Restaurant, all guests with reservations were allowed to dine. If he forcibly prevented Du Fei and his party from entering, it would be a violation of the restaurant's rules.
"Manager Zhong, don't you believe what I say? Such a low-class fellow, regardless of whether he has a reservation or not, should not be allowed in, or it will lower the restaurant's prestige. Besides, the guests inside are all wealthy and influential. What if this guy disturbs them? Do you still want this manager job?"
Towards the end, Zhen Wei's tone carried a hint of a threat.
At this point, Manager Zhong knew he had to make a decision quickly: violate company policy or offend the wealthy young master, Zhen Wei.
After a full minute of consideration, Manager Zhong said, "Sir, I apologize, but I'm afraid our restaurant cannot accommodate you today."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Wei displayed a gloating smile.
He hadn't expected the manager, whoever he was, to listen to Zhen Wei and act so unreasonably.
The people present were immediately outraged.
"What do you mean? Because he says we have a problem, we can't come in? So dining here is all about social status?"
"Exactly, we have a reservation. Why can't we come in? Do you believe I'll report you?"
"This kind of restaurant dares to call itself a high-class restaurant? It has completely shattered my perception of the word 'high-class'."
Just as they were about to enter, they were denied entry after just a few words from Zhen Wei. The three women with Liu Shishi were furious and wished they could slap Manager Zhong a few times to make him wake up and realize what he was doing.
However, no matter what they said, Manager Zhong firmly instructed the waiter to strictly prevent Du Fei and his party from entering.
The local official is not as powerful as the current manager. Manager Zhong, a mere floor manager, was able to firmly block Du Fei and his group at the entrance.
Zhen Wei, now with the pampered girl who had just finished taking photos, entered the restaurant, looking back repeatedly. He even deliberately waved at Du Fei, clearly intending to disgust him this way.