Reboot the heyday

Chapter 3479 Eat, Drink and Have Fun
Pei Baicai was very busy and could only stay for one more night, so she came and went in a hurry.

Sometimes Wang Taika would think that even if everyone was very career-driven, was he escaping a bit by arranging so many activities?

But touching my occasionally sore lower back, I realize it's actually quite nice. People tend to overthink when they're idle; if there's something to do, there won't be so many problems.

That's the situation now. Because everyone has their own career, even if they don't have exclusive affections, they still have someone to whom they can devote their energy.

Everyone is enjoying themselves, which is great.

Wang Taika and Pei Baicai hadn't strolled around like this in a long time, and they were both in high spirits. They even went to the M&M's flagship store on Nanjing Road, where colorful M&M's were displayed in huge tubes, and people could take as many as they wanted, paying by weight.

Pei Baicai found it interesting that the candy dispenser was like an ice cream machine. She filled five bags with the candy, each a different color, and picked them out one by one. Even without eating them, she felt a sweet sensation in her hand.

There were also various souvenirs, and Pei Baicai really liked these interesting things, so she took quite a few. Turning to Wang Taika, she said, "I remember now, I didn't exchange any; I only have Korean won on me."

Wang Taika was both amused and exasperated: "Of course I'm the one who's giving you the gift. When did I ever ask you to pay for it?"

"Then I should also explain why. It's because I didn't redeem it. This is very important to me." Pei Baicai still had a bit of her stubbornness. In many things, Pei Baicai preferred to be more honest.

Wang Taika understood Pei Baicai's situation; after all, there was a clear difference in their social status. To outsiders, it would certainly appear as if a wealthy man had won over a female celebrity.

But since the two were together because of feelings, Bae Baek-chae valued reciprocity. She didn't reject Wang Tai-ka's kindness because she was also very good to him.

This isn't about having one's cake and eating it too, nor is it about how much money one has. Pei Baicai has entrusted the rest of her life to him, which is far more valuable than money.

Because of her liking and love, Pei Baicai didn't want even the slightest misunderstanding. In this respect, Wang Taika and Pei Baicai's personalities are quite similar.

However, after experiencing so much, Wang Taika has become somewhat numb. He no longer cares about many things.

Let's leave it at that; going on about this topic too much would hurt feelings. So Wang Taika changed the subject, asking, "Are you taking these bags back to your teammates?"

"No, I won't give it to you." Pei Baicai smiled. "I originally wanted to take it back as a gift, but after thinking about it, I realized it's unnecessary. I'll keep it for myself; it looks nice even if I don't eat it."

Wang Taika laughed and said, "Okay, see if there's anything else you want to buy. Once you've chosen, I'll go to the checkout."

“That’s all,” Pei Baicai said.

Wang Taika told Pei Baicai to wait a moment while he went to queue up to pay the bill. He didn't return for quite a while.

"There are too many people." Wang Taika, carrying the bag, glanced at the receipt with his other hand and said with a wry smile, "This thing is really expensive."

Pei Baicai laughed and said, "It's okay, I'll reimburse you when we get back."

"What kind of talk is that? Is that what I meant?" Wang Taika said mysteriously, "Well, tonight, you can just change into any clothes I like."

"You, oh dear." Pei Baicai laughed in exasperation, but then quietly asked, "What kind of clothes do you want to see? I actually brought a really nice set with me this time."

Wang Taika raised an eyebrow at Pei Baicai and teased, "You're out working, and you're carrying this with you? Are you planning to meet some random guy?"

This infuriated Pei Baicai. She knew Wang Taika's schedule before she left. She wasn't sure if she'd have an extra day to meet him after work. But she anticipated that if they met, something would definitely happen.

Oh dear, we're all adults now. We need to face our desires properly. Pei Baicai is busy with work, but she must still have some desires in private. After all, she's a normal, healthy young girl, which is perfectly normal.

So, even though she wasn't sure if they could meet, Bae Baek-chai still made preparations. After finishing her work and realizing she could meet, she contacted Wang Tai-ka. But Wang Tai-ka said something incredibly absurd, which immediately angered her: "Do you want to die?"

"No, don't be angry. I just like to talk nonsense." Wang Taika couldn't help but laugh when he saw Pei Baicai's sullen face.

Then, unable to resist asking further, "What kind of clothes are you wearing? Give me a spoiler."

"I was just kidding." Pei Baicai turned and left.

Wang Taika stood there, stunned, knowing it was definitely not a lie; Pei Baicai had absolutely brought it. It was his only hobby, and Pei Baicai certainly wouldn't be dissatisfied.

Okay, let's look forward to it.

After shopping for a while, they were tired, so they asked someone from the company to deliver the things they bought to the hotel, and then Wang Taika and Pei Baicai went to eat.

You might not believe it, but Shanghai has the most Japanese restaurants, and the quality is even better than what you'd find in Japan. It's like how the best Portuguese egg tarts aren't in Portugal, but in Macau. Sometimes, the more authentic something is, the more limited its appeal becomes.

Wang Taika wanted to take Pei Baicai to eat Japanese food, mainly because the environment was more private and upscale. However, Pei Baicai didn't like it and said she wanted to eat lamb skewers instead.

Although China's national strength is increasing, its influence will gradually increase in all aspects. In the past, Chinese food in South Korea was mostly stir-fries, but now hot pot, barbecue, and similar dishes are becoming increasingly popular and accepted by young people.

Don't forget that Wang Taika couldn't find a restaurant that suited his taste in Korea, so he simply bought his old martial arts restaurant and opened his own, specializing in barbecue skewers. Because at that time, there really weren't many restaurants like that in Korea.

Bae Baek-chae likes lamb skewers because she often ate at Wang Tai-ka's house when she was in Korea. Well, not exactly eating at his house, since they were family.

Since Pei Baicai wanted to eat barbecue, Wang Taika naturally obliged: "Sure, no problem."

Bae Baek-jae said, "Your restaurant in Korea should stay open. Otherwise, I won't be able to eat there anymore."

Wang Taika's restaurants are now basically closed. While there are reasons for this, it's also because many domestic chain brands have entered the Korean market.

Wang Taika was both amused and exasperated: "Aren't there other stores now?"

Pei Baicai gave her a look as if she were an idiot: "Can I just go to the restaurant to eat?"

"Let's order takeout," Wang Taika said.

Pei Baicai pouted: "Ordering takeout won't taste good."

"Okay, you're a true food connoisseur." Wang Taika laughed and said, "Okay, for your sake, I'll keep driving."

It's funny to think about it; Wang Taika is a behind-the-scenes tycoon running a company on one hand, and a small business owner running a barbecue restaurant on the other. Throughout history, perhaps only Yu Qian and his family have such a stark contrast.

No, that's not right. It's getting narrow-minded. There needs to be food, then there needs to be drink. And then there needs to be leisure. And then there needs to be entertainment.

Alright, let's go all out from the start. Wang Taika decided to open a bathhouse that combines eating, drinking, entertainment, bathing, and relaxation.

Don't think that Wang Taika is being pretentious by opening a shop just for a bite to eat; this is a unique way for Chinese people to alleviate their homesickness.

For thousands of years, we have always used food to bridge the distance between ourselves and our hometown.

(End of this chapter)