My love index is at its maximum.

Soon a waiter lit the red candles in front of the two with a match. The proprietress picked up the food list on the table and ordered two cold dishes, two servings of macaroni, minced duck, turtle soup, fruit salad, and ox tongue sauce.

"Is there anything else you'd like to eat, Tazaki-kun?"

Tsukasa Tazaki carefully studied the banquet menu and ordered Dutch roasted dairy beef and borscht, while Sachiko Tono added a bottle of white wine at the end.

The cold dishes were served quickly, and the ingredients were fresh enough. Tsukasa Tazaki took a few bites and found the taste to be light and simple.

As more and more people entered, the atmosphere in the hall gradually became lively. Looking around any corner, you could see the aroma of food, people chatting, and a live band playing music.

"Is it just dinner tonight?" Tsukasa Tazaki asked the proprietress, picking up a slice of geoduck with his fork. "I thought it would be some kind of ball or banquet."

"This is what I've always called dating."

Sachiko Tono wiped the olive oil from the corners of her mouth with a napkin and asked with a smile, "I've always come here to freeload. It tastes good, doesn't it?"

"It's really good."

Tsukasa Tazaki chewed on the geoduck, finding it crisp and refreshing.

After we finished the cold dishes, the waiter removed them and served roasted dairy beef and minced duck, along with macaroni and pasta.

After taking a few bites of pasta, Tsukasa Tazaki suddenly thought of a question and looked up at her: "Then why did you say you would be danced with another man's arm around your waist?"

"Really?" Sachiko Tono asked, pressing her lips to her wine glass.

"Have."

Sachiko Tono smiled mischievously: "That was just a test to see if you care about me or not."

At this moment, she was like the most beautiful flower in the banquet hall, exuding a strong feminine charm.

"What a boring thing to do." Tsukasa Tazaki shrugged lightly and ate a slice of grilled dairy beef.

"Haha... How could I let those stinky men just put their arms around my waist?" Sachiko Tono laughed, picked up a red grape, put it to her lips, and gently bit it, her movements carrying a hint of alluring charm.

"People come to these banquets either to freeload or to see if there are any investment opportunities. Stocks, securities, precious metals, anything is fine as long as it makes money."

Tsukasa Tazaki put down his knife and fork and asked, "Is Sachiko-nee short of money?"

"It's not that it's lacking, but it's also not that it's lacking."

Sachiko Tono raised her glass of white wine and took a small sip: "As a weak woman with no one to rely on, I naturally want as much money as possible."

“I’ve always had a question I wanted to ask.” Tsukasa Tazaki wiped his mouth, looking at her sparkling earrings: “Sachiko-nee is so beautiful, why haven’t you ever thought about getting married again?”

“At first, I did consider it.” Sachiko Tono finished her drink and smiled. “But after all these years, I haven’t met anyone I like, so I gave up on that idea. For me now, money is more reassuring.”

"Money isn't everything."

"I don't need it to be a magic bullet. I just want more money, who cares if it's a magic bullet or not, right?"

Tsukasa Tazaki nodded: "A very good theory."

"But money is hard to earn."

Sachiko Tono sighed, rested her forehead on her hands, and closed her eyes.

Under the soft light, her fingers were coated with a layer of shimmering white light, and her full figure looked even more alluring than usual.

Chapter 110 The White Stockings Under the Table

The band's live performance stopped, and applause erupted from the audience.

A man in a black suit walked onto the stage with a microphone and began to read the opening address.

Tazaki Tsukasa was focused on drinking his borscht and ignored what he was saying.

Sachiko Tono lowered her hands, stared at his face, and said half-jokingly, "If Tazaki-kun were a middle-aged man, I would definitely want to marry you no matter what."

Before Tsukasa Tazaki could answer, she added, "But it's not bad now, at least I'm not old yet, right?"

“I think it’s good too,” Tsukasa Tazaki replied affirmatively.

Sachiko Tono smiled gently: "Does Tazaki-kun like the ambiance of this restaurant?"

"It's alright."

"Once I've saved up more money, I'll open one like this, and then you'll be my star attraction."

“No…” Tsukasa Tazaki waved his hand and said with a wry smile, “I would be interested in a café that is also a bookstore, but an Italian restaurant is out of the question.”

“A coffee shop is fine too.” Sachiko Tono poured him a drink and smiled. “It’s settled then. I’ll print your photo out as a poster and put it up at the entrance to attract female customers.”

Is there a endorsement fee?

"I'll give you some shares."

"Isn't this the same as selling one's body?"

"Haha..." Sachiko Tono said sincerely with a big smile, "Who told you to be so good-looking?"

The flickering candlelight in the center of the table illuminated the curve of her nose, making her appear dazzling.

“Sachiko-nee is just as good,” Tazaki Tsukasa replied with a smile.

"Let's post both of our photos here, maybe it'll become a new popular spot for internet celebrities to take photos!"

A burst of enthusiastic applause interrupted their conversation.

Tazaki Tsukasa glanced towards the stage, where a young man in a burgundy suit walked onto the stage. He wore gold-rimmed glasses, and his long hair was combed back with hair gel, revealing a smooth forehead.

It gives the impression of a European or American breed dog with a bald patch on its forehead.

Waiters moved among the tables, clearing away empty plates, and bringing out tongue fish sauce and fruit salad.

"I'm going to the restroom," Sachiko Tono said, leaving the dining table.

However, instead of going to the restroom, she went to the bar counter.

"Give me the strongest liquor!"

The voice was full of contempt; anyone who didn't know better would think it was someone from the French restaurant across the street coming to cause trouble.

Any man would feel annoyed to be yelled at like that by a beautiful woman.

The young bartender behind the bar put on a dazzling display of skill, spinning the cocktail shaker with incredible agility. Soon, a dry martini, known as the "king of cocktails," was served.

Before the bartender could even accept it, Sachiko Tono picked up her glass and gulped it down in one go.

A few minutes later, another Bloody Mary was downed in the same way.

After smacking her lips and feeling the alcohol fermenting in her stomach, Sachiko Tono nodded in satisfaction. Under the bartender's astonished gaze, she swayed back to the table.

After the foreign man on stage finished his speech, enthusiastic applause rang out again from the audience.

When Sachiko Tono returned to the dining table, the man with the foreign dog, accompanied by the man in the suit, came up to her.

"Hello, Ms. Tono." The man in the suit nodded to her and introduced her with a smile, "This is Yuichi Higashino. His father is the president of our Bank of Tokyo."

Tazaki Tsukasa, who was focused on getting a free meal, suddenly looked up and glanced at the foreign man's ribs.

Although Da Ke'ai isn't exactly a gentle person, anyone whose ribs she breaks is definitely not a good person.

Upon their first meeting, this son of the Bank of Tokyo was labeled a "bad guy" by Tsukasa Tazaki.

"Hello."

Sachiko Tono smiled faintly and sat down next to Tsukasa Tazaki.

The man in the suit turned his back and whispered to Higashino Yuichi, "I won't bother you any longer, young master Higashino. Have fun."

"Let's go."

Higashino Yuichi gave a brief instruction, sat down across from her at the table, and looked at Tono Sachiko with gentle eyes.

As for the young boy next to her, he automatically ignored him.

"Could a little kid be her kept lover?" Thinking dismissively, Higashino Yuichi struck up a conversation in a cheerful tone: "I've always heard Saito praise Miss Tono's beauty, but seeing her today, I realize how terrible his eloquence is. He can't even accurately describe half of Miss Tono's beauty."

“Hmm…” Sachiko Tono shook her head, her smile clear: “Mr. Higashino is joking.”

“There’s no exaggeration at all.” Higashino Yuichi laughed heartily twice and continued to speak, closing the distance between the two.

"I heard that Ms. Tono owns a convenience store, is that right?"

"Yes, a small convenience store can't make much money."

Have you considered expanding your business?

"Hmm... I have an idea."

“You can contact our Bank of Tokyo.” Higashino Yuichi smiled knowingly. “Ms. Tono is also a long-time customer of our bank. If you have any financial needs, I will definitely be happy to meet them.”

"Thank you so much." Sachiko Tono smiled politely, glancing sideways at Tsukasa Tazaki, who was silently eating his pasta.

Hey, someone's trying to chat me up, are you planning to just sit here and not say a word?!

The widow was so angry that her chest swelled up, and she couldn't help but stick her leg out and kick his shin under the table.

With one hand holding a fork, Tsukasa Tazaki instantly pressed the other hand onto her plump thigh and rubbed it hard a few times.

The white stockings felt smooth and silky to the touch, and the widow's thighs were soft and warm; the combination of the two felt wonderful.

"Mmm..." Sachiko Tono couldn't help but let out a soft moan. Her voice was sweet and gentle. She quickly lowered her face slightly, letting one side of her hair cover half of her cheek, perfectly concealing the blush rising on her face.

Noticing her unusual behavior, Higashino Yuichi asked with concern, "Ms. Tono, are you feeling unwell?"

"N-nothing...where were we?"

“We just talked about funding. If Ms. Tono needs anything, you can come to my office tomorrow.” Yuichi Higashino took out a business card and handed it to me with both hands: “As long as we have a good talk, money is not a problem.”

Sachiko Tono reached out to take it.

Tazaki Tsukasa's hand, which was resting on her leg, moved up a few centimeters without making a sound and rubbed it back and forth a few times.

"what……"

Sachiko Tono recoiled as if electrocuted, her eyes glazed with drunkenness, a blush of embarrassment spreading across her face.

Higashino Yuichi frowned slightly: "Is there a problem?"

"No... I'm just a little drunk."

Sachiko Tono lowered her head, her breathing becoming increasingly rapid.

The effects of the two cocktails were still lingering, her head felt sticky and dizzy, and she was truly drunk.