Chen Ruixin’s smile widened as he heard Su Xi’s question. He put on his best persuasive act, saying, "You outsiders wouldn't know about the fun places here. I'll take you by the lake, that place is the most prosperous spot in all of Rong City."
"I guarantee that once you go there, you'll want to come back every time you visit."
"Thank you, big brother," Su Xi nodded in agreement. She then asked, "However, it's already noon, can we perhaps eat something first?"
Chen Ruixin’s expression twitched at Su Xi's words.
Before any business was even done, she was already trying to spend his money.
Could she be a con artist?
Eating in this area was not cheap. Reluctant to spend money, Chen Ruixin could only offer a perfunctory reply, "There's nothing good to eat around here. The place I'm taking you later, that's where the real food is..."
Hearing Chen Ruixin's nonsensical ramblings, Su Xi knew he was being stingy. She said, "In that case, I'll find a place to fill my stomach first. You can go ahead."
With that, Su Xi turned to leave.
"Miss, don't be in such a hurry," Chen Ruixin quickly called out to her. He didn't want to let the plump prey he had in his sights slip away. With people coming and going, it wasn't convenient to make a move.
"What is it?" Su Xi turned back and looked Chen Ruixin up and down, feigning ignorance.
Under Su Xi's scrutinizing gaze, Chen Ruixin managed a smile. "Miss, don't worry. I only said the place I'm taking you to is good. Actually, the food here is not bad either. Since we're so fated, of course, I'll treat you to this meal."
"You're going to treat me to a meal?" Su Xi's eyes widened, looking at Chen Ruixin with anticipation, as if doubting his sincerity.
Under Su Xi's expectant gaze, Chen Ruixin subconsciously nodded.
Was a single meal worth such a reaction?
Having obtained Chen Ruixin's consent, Su Xi immediately pointed to a restaurant not far away and said, "I think the food here looks pretty good. How about we have a quick bite here for now, and then go to the place you mentioned tonight?"
Chen Ruixin looked at Su Xi, and his face instantly contorted.
Good heavens, Su Xi had a remarkably discerning eye. She had chosen the most expensive restaurant in Rong City and then claimed it was just a quick bite.
Was she really that hard to please?
Despite mentally sending Su Xi hundreds of polite greetings, Chen Ruixin maintained his smile on the surface. "Since Miss likes to eat, then we'll just have a casual meal here."
With that, Chen Ruixin generously led Su Xi to Tianxiang Tower.
Tianxiang Tower was already packed with people. The waiter hurried to greet Su Xi and Chen Ruixin as they entered, ushering them to a table and asking enthusiastically, "What would the two esteemed guests like to eat?"
To maintain his demeanor, Chen Ruixin handed the menu to Su Xi. "Miss Su, order whatever you like."
"Really?" Su Xi looked eager, her expectations palpable.
"Of course, it's true," Chen Ruixin said heartily.
In his heart, he held Su Xi in even lower regard, thinking her an uncultured bumpkin who got so excited over a bit of food.
Although Tianxiang Tower was expensive, as long as he could sell Su Xi, any losses incurred would be more than compensated for.
Besides, with Su Xi's petite frame, how much could she possibly eat?
She'd stuff herself silly.
Having received Chen Ruixin's affirmative response, Su Xi directly closed the menu in front of her, a look of confusion on her face.
"What's wrong? You don't want to eat?" Chen Ruixin asked Su Xi, puzzled. She had been so insistent on eating just moments ago, why wasn't she ordering now?
Su Xi shook her head and said, "I like all these dishes, so let's just have a large portion of everything to fill our stomachs."
"A large portion of everything?"
Chen Ruixin and the waiter were both stunned by Su Xi's statement. They couldn't believe anyone would say such a preposterous thing.
This menu had at least dozens of dishes. Could the two of them possibly finish all of it?
They would likely be stuffed before all the dishes even arrived.
Seeing the waiter still hadn't reacted, Su Xi couldn't help but urge him, "What are you still doing standing there? Didn't you hear me clearly?"
Such an uninspired waiter should be fired, not kept here.
"I heard you clearly," the waiter nodded. He wasn't unwilling to move, but he wasn't sure if this was real. He looked towards Chen Ruixin, unsure whether he should proceed.
So many dishes, was this not a joke?
Chen Ruixin swallowed and tried to persuade Su Xi, "Miss Su, although the food here is good, we shouldn't waste it. You know, wasting food is a bad habit."
Su Xi heard Chen Ruixin's words and shook her head, saying with utmost seriousness, "Don't worry, I can finish all of this by myself. If you want anything else, don't be shy."
Chen Ruixin: "..."
Although he was utterly exasperated by Su Xi's behavior, thinking about the value Su Xi was about to bring him, he could only grit his teeth and agree.
If Su Xi suddenly backed out, he would suffer a huge loss.
The dishes at Tianxiang Tower were served quickly. In a short while, a large table was laden with food.
Seeing that the food had been served, Su Xi picked up her chopsticks and started eating before Chen Ruixin could say anything.
She wouldn't eat particularly fast on her own, but unfortunately, she had True Man Tiangang by her side.
Together, their eating speed was remarkably fast.
In just a short while, the plates in front of Chen Ruixin were already empty, but his chopsticks had not yet touched any food.
"..."
Chen Ruixin blinked, looking at the ravenous Su Xi in front of him, and couldn't help but swallow.
Where did this person come from?
She looked so refined, yet she ate so crudely.
Was he dreaming, or was this really happening?
While Chen Ruixin was still in a daze, only a pile of empty plates remained on the table.
Su Xi wiped her mouth and said warmly to Chen Ruixin, "Big brother, why are you being so polite and not eating?"
Chen Ruixin looked at Su Xi, on the verge of tears.
Good heavens, didn't you have any idea why I wasn't eating?
You ate all the food, what was left for me to eat?
At least, you could have left me a bowl of plain rice.
Suppressing his urge to lash out, Chen Ruixin said, "Miss Su, now that you're full, shall we go have some fun?"
Su Xi shook her head and decisively refused, "I have a rather large appetite, I can still eat a bit more. Otherwise, if I'm hungry, I won't be able to enjoy myself properly."
"You can still eat more?" Chen Ruixin's eyes widened, looking at Su Xi as if she were a monster.
With such a large appetite, was she even human?
After eating so much, how could she possibly want to eat more?