The night before the college entrance exam results were released, I redeemed my Peking University ad

What is he going to do?

Why did you start fighting before even entering the door?

Should we hide?

Isn't it too deliberate to hide?

If I don't dodge, won't he go even further?

In the blink of an eye, Li Mei had already gone through hundreds of internal battles.

Finally, she made a tough decision.

Never mind, just pretend I was licked by a dog...

It's not like it's the first time.

Li Mei closed her eyes slightly, her whole body tense, waiting for that hand to fall.

But the next second—

Ji Bai's hand precisely grasped the bag strap on her shoulder, lightly taking the woman's handbag off and weighing it in his hand.

"Nice bag, let me carry it for you."

what?

Li Mei stood there, her eyes wide open, her expression momentarily stunned.

Aren't we supposed to hold hands?

Shouldn't we do something?

Just...just grabbing a bag?

Before she could react, the boy's teasing voice rang in her ears:

"Woman, you don't think I'm going to hold your hand, do you?"

"No way, really?"

"You just closed your eyes."

What are you expecting?

Li Mei's face flushed bright red instantly, the heat spreading from her cheeks all the way to the back of her ears.

Immediately afterwards, her eyes also reddened.

"Ji Bai!!"

Li Mei turned around and was about to leave.

This time it wasn't an act; he was genuinely so ashamed he couldn't bear to face anyone.

She actually closed her eyes just now!

Li Mei, oh Li Mei!

Aren't you ashamed?!

But just as she turned around and took a step, her wrist was grabbed by a warm hand.

The force was just right, neither too light nor too heavy, enough to pull her back.

"Okay, okay, I was just teasing you."

"These hands of our teacher are for teaching and nurturing students, how can we let you carry their bags? Such beautiful hands, it's such a waste to let you carry bags."

Li Mei wanted to keep a straight face and stay angry, but she couldn't suppress the corners of her mouth from turning up in a smile.

He's praising me!

Tell me, which woman could resist being praised by a younger man who is not only younger than herself, but also handsome, has a great physique, and is a Nobel Prize candidate?

Anyway, Li Mei was about to lose control.

She felt her calves go weak and her heart was pounding.

It must be because of the high heels.

Li Mei bit her lip, trying to find excuses for herself.

It's normal to be unsteady on your feet if you don't usually wear high heels.

Yes, that must be it!

if not?

Could it be because of that brat?

Li Mei repeatedly tried to brainwash herself.

Ji Bai smiled and took Li Mei's hand as they walked into the store.

"Let's go eat. Tian, ​​you treat us, and I'll grill the food. I'll make sure our old teacher is well taken care of."

"Who, who needs you to serve them..."

Li Mei muttered softly, but didn't pull her hand away, letting him lead her step by step inside.

However, seeing the boy's slightly upturned lips, Li Mei couldn't suppress her own smile.

It's just holding hands!

Ha, you little man!

……

Upon entering the restaurant, Ji Bai and Li Mei couldn't help but look around.

This restaurant is high-class!

The floor beneath my feet was a dark gray marble floor, so smooth that it reflected my image.

Above, rows of warm-colored pendant lights are arranged in a staggered pattern, casting a soft glow that bathes the entire space in a warm and ambiguous ambiance.

The air was filled with a faint aroma of charcoal, mixed with the milky fragrance of Wagyu beef fat after being grilled at high temperatures, making one's appetite surge.

The lobby has a high ceiling of six or seven meters, and a floor-to-ceiling window faces the night view of Fucheng, with thousands of lights in sight.

The seats are spaced far apart, with soft partitions made of half-height black metal screens, which maintain a sense of privacy without making the space feel cramped.

The most eye-catching feature is the open-plan kitchen counter in the center, where several chefs dressed in white are cutting beef on the spot. Their knife skills are superb; with each swift stroke, they slice the Wagyu beef, with its distinct marbling, into evenly thick pieces, and arrange them on plates as exquisitely as works of art.

"Good evening, do you two have an appointment?"

The receptionist had a lovely voice and was very pretty. She wore a well-tailored dark uniform and had a standard professional smile on her face.

"No, do you have any private rooms?" Ji Bai asked.

"I'm sorry, our private rooms are fully booked tonight, and they are by reservation only, requiring booking three days in advance," the young lady replied politely.

"However, there are still seats available in the lobby, is that alright with you?"

"Alright, let's go to the main hall then."

"Okay, this way please."

The two sat down, and the young lady handed them two menus with gold-embossed covers.

"This is our menu. Please take a look. Would you like me to introduce today's recommendations?"

"Okay, let me introduce you."

Ji Bai flipped through the menu while listening with great interest.

"Today is Wednesday, and our main offering is A5 grade Wagyu beef that was just air-freighted from Osaka. The cuts include sirloin, ribeye, and chuck. The first batch that arrived today is the first of the month, with very even marbling and a melt-in-your-mouth texture."

The young lady paused, then pointed to a line of small print on the menu: "Sirloin is 8.8 yuan per gram today."

"How much?" Li Mei asked subconsciously.

"8.8 yuan per gram, ma'am."

"One gram... 8.8 yuan?"

Li Mei's voice unconsciously rose a little, but she immediately realized she had lost her composure and forcefully suppressed it.

Eight yuan and eighty cents per gram.

So the aroma she smelled at the door just now was the smell of burning money?

"How much does this portion... weigh approximately?"

「我们有150克、200克和300克三种规格，200克的西冷，算下来是1760元。」

Li Mei's face twitched.

One thousand seven hundred and sixty.

She received half a month's basic salary!

In return, all you get are a few slices of meat on your plate?

The young lady seemed to notice Li Mei's hesitation and added with a smile, "Actually, we also have a very cost-effective Australian M9 Wagyu beef today. It's half the price of an A5, and the taste is also very good."

"No need, the A5 Sirloin will do." Ji Bai made the decision directly.

Li Mei almost kicked it from under the table.

Damn it! That's my money! You're so quick to order it!

The young woman smiled and pointed to the seafood: "Today we have two kinds of oysters: French Gillardeau and Irish Rock Oysters. They were all air-freighted in early this morning, and each one costs 188 yuan."

"How much?" Li Mei couldn't help but ask again.

"188 yuan each, ma'am. Gillardeau oysters are known as the 'Rolls-Royce of oysters,' with a sweet and fresh taste and a subtle hazelnut aftertaste."

Looking at the close-up photo of oysters on the menu, Li Mei felt as if she were eating not food, but her life.

She felt her heart bleeding.

But looking at Ji Bai across from her, that bastard was leisurely flipping through the menu, with a satisfied expression on his face that said, "Hmm, I'll have one of these."

Li Mei bit her lip and rolled her eyes at Ji Bai across from her.

"You rascal, I must have owed you something in my past life!"

She made up her mind and started ordering.

"Two portions of 200g Wagyu beef!"

"Ten grilled oysters!"

"Five skewers of lamb kidneys!"

"Five skewers of beef kidneys!"

Grilled chives!

"And this grilled sea cucumber!"

"Another serving... of ox penis soup!"