I bought a secret manual of the Hehuan Sect for ten yuan.

"How can this be!" Chen Xiaoxiao was taken aback. Others might not understand Qin Ge's situation, but she knew it very well.

She was already surprised to see Qin Ge buy a phone for nine thousand yuan, but she didn't dare to show it at the time because she was mindful of Qin Ge's feelings.

Zuixianlou is not cheap; this meal would probably cost tens of thousands of yuan, even without ordering any alcohol.

"It's my birthday, so of course I'll pay the bill!"

Chen Xiaoxiao didn't know what Qin Ge wanted to do; she only knew that she couldn't agree to it.

"No, Xiaoxiao, since Qin Ge is so sincere, just let him buy it!"

"Friendship can't be measured in money. You can't refuse someone's kindness on your birthday, right everyone?"

He Jin was initially unaware of Qin Ge's background, but Chen Xiaoxiao's reaction gave him a clue.

"However, Qin Ge, I must remind you that the prices at Zuixianlou are not low."

"Do you know how much effort I went through to book this A11 private room on the second floor for Xiaoxiao?"

"Bragging should be backed by real ability. It'll be embarrassing if you can't produce the money later!"

He Jin's words were sarcastic and probing; he didn't quite believe Qin Ge really had the money to pay the bill.

"I can see you've really gone to great lengths for Xiaoxiao, but I don't understand, if you're so thoughtful, why didn't you book a private room on the third floor?"

"Do you feel that Xiaoxiao isn't good enough, and after weighing the options in your mind, you think the private room on the second floor is sufficient?"

Even if Qin Ge were stupid, she would know that He Jin was hostile towards her. If she continued to endure it, it would affect her mood and her cultivation.

"What do you know!" He Jin's face flushed red. "The private rooms on the third floor of Zuixianlou are not open to ordinary diners; only members can use them!"

"You've never seen anything like this before!"

"Let me tell you, Zuixianlou is owned by the Xia family. It not only has a third floor, but also a fourth floor. The fourth floor is reserved for distinguished guests who have a certain relationship with the Xia family!"

"Do you even know what kind of family the Xia family is? You bumpkins!"

"He Jin, that's enough!" Chen Xiaoxiao snapped. "I just wanted to treat everyone to a meal to celebrate my birthday, why are you saying all this?"

"I only asked you for help because you told me you knew about Zuixianlou and could book a table. I don't necessarily need to come here. If you're just trying to curry favor, then thank you!"

He Jin clenched his fist under the table. "Xiao Xiao, I didn't mean that. It's Qin Ge who doesn't understand anything and still insisted on provoking me first."

Qin Ge raised an eyebrow. "Who says I don't understand? I even ate on the third floor!"

"It's nothing special. The food tastes pretty much the same, it's just that the environment is a little nicer."

"You've said so much, but isn't it just that you can't get up to the third floor?"

He Jin paused for a moment, then laughed, "You're really good at bragging!"

"You mean you have a membership and can go up to the third floor?"

"Do you have a membership card? Show it to everyone!"

"Alright!" Chen Xiaoxiao said with a dark face, "If you keep talking about this, we can't eat!"

She was a little disappointed in Qin Ge, feeling that he seemed to have changed since they met again.

They clearly don't have much money at home, yet they still bought such an expensive phone, and now they're saying these nonsensical things just to save face.

The Qin Ge of the past wouldn't be this vain!

Seeing this, He Jin dared not say anything more. The group of classmates, who were always eager to watch the show, suddenly felt bored.

When Qin Ge had almost finished eating, she made an excuse to leave and went straight to the front desk on the first floor.

"Mr. Qin?!" Xu Yongxiang, the manager of Zuixianlou, happened to be at the front desk. When he saw Qin Ge, he was momentarily stunned. When did he arrive?

Xia Yanxi had already called to tell her that if Qin Ge came to Zuixianlou, she should be notified immediately.

When Qin Ge and Chen Xiaoxiao came in together, no one in Zuixianlou noticed Qin Ge.

"Please place your order for VIP room A11 on the second floor!"

Qin Ge took out the bank card that Xia Yanxi had given him and handed it to Xu Yongxiang.

Xu Yongxiang was taken aback again, then laughed and said, "Mr. Qin, please don't joke with me."

"Miss Xia instructed that all your meals at Zuixianlou are on the house, so how could I possibly let you spend any money!"

"I know." Qin Ge smiled as well. "But one thing at a time. This time, it wasn't me who spent the money, but my friend. So it's only right that I pay for it."

"Also, I'd like to ask if there are any entertainment facilities on the fourth floor, such as karaoke?"

"Is it possible to arrange for my friend to go up?"

"Of course!" Xu Yongxiang pushed Qin Ge's card back to him. "However, I would never dare to let Mr. Qin pay the bill."

"Ms. Xia specifically instructed that whether Mr. Qin is dining alone or bringing a friend, the meal will be free."

"Please don't put me in a difficult position, Mr. Qin. If I accept your money, I'll inevitably be scolded by Miss Xia."

"Alright then!" Qin Ge didn't insist anymore. "Later, have someone go to VIP room A11 and ask a girl named Chen Xiaoxiao. If she wants to bring her friends to sing here, please make the arrangements."

"I'm leaving now!"

In the corner, He Jin watched Qin Ge leave Zuixianlou, a smile beginning to spread across his face.

Qin Ge had just come out of the private room when he followed him out, keeping a close eye on him from a distance, wanting to see what Qin Ge was going to do.

"Xiaoxiao, your old classmate isn't very nice!" He Jin whistled as he returned to the private room with a smug look on his face.

"He was so proud of himself and insisted on paying, but then he just slipped away without even saying goodbye!"

"You'd better keep your eyes open in the future and avoid associating with people like that!"

He Jin stared at Qin Ge from beginning to end. Although he couldn't hear what Qin Ge and Xu Yongxiang were talking about, he was certain that Qin Ge hadn't paid the bill.

"Qin Ge is gone?!" Chen Xiaoxiao stood up abruptly and instinctively rushed out to chase after Qin Ge.

He Jin blocked Chen Xiaoxiao's path, saying, "You've gone too far; you can't catch up."

"I just went to the restroom and saw him go to the front desk on the first floor. I thought he was going to pay the bill, so I followed him to see if there was anything I could help him with."

"I can't believe he just left!"

"I was worried he wouldn't have enough money to pay and wanted to help him, but it turns out he had no intention of paying at all! What kind of person is he!"

The crowd was in uproar, deeply saddened.

Are the students at the University of Tokyo really that bad in character?

Everyone felt sorry for Chen Xiaoxiao. She brought Qin Ge to dinner and protected Qin Ge at every turn, but what about Qin Ge?

They came empty-handed and then acted all high and mighty, saying they'd pay for it themselves, but then they just left after they were full!

Nobody forced him to pay. If you don't have the ability, don't brag and talk big!

"No, Qin Ge isn't that kind of person!"

"Besides, I never intended for him to pay. I've said it before: if I'm treating everyone to dinner on my birthday, I should pay."

Chen Xiaoxiao was still speaking up for Qin Ge, but she couldn't help feeling disappointed.

She never intended for Qin Ge to pay the bill, but Qin Ge's abrupt departure was truly disheartening!