Chapter 53: I Will Invite

Ye Qinghan came out of the private room carrying a speaker as big as a beer box and ran into the restaurant manager. "You two come with me, a guest wants to request a song."

Ye Qinghan was taken aback. This manager was usually so arrogant; why did he come in person today for a song request?

"Okay, we'll go right away. Which room?" Ye Qinghan's companion, a girl about her age, held a microphone.

The manager was very impatient. "Why so many questions? Just follow me!"

The three of them entered the elevator, and the manager pressed the button for the top floor. Ye Qinghan and her companion were somewhat surprised. They had been singing here for some time, but had never been to the top floor. It was said that only the wealthy and influential could dine there, no ordinary people. No wonder the manager was so eager to come down in person.

Ye Qinghan was not a music major, but she loved music. She was a member of the school's chorus. A while ago, her mother fell ill, and her senior in the chorus, knowing that her mother's hospitalization required a considerable amount of money each day, brought her here to sing. In a five-star hotel, the guests were generally of high quality, and harassment was rare. They specialized in singing at birthday parties and weddings, and after a busy night, they could each earn about 200 to 300 yuan after paying the hotel's share.

Business was good, but unfortunately, they later encountered Chi Kangkai, and Ye Qinghan had to go to the night market to sing. Recently, she heard that Chi Kangkai had fallen out of favor, so she and her senior came back.

They knocked on the door twice and waited for a moment before the restaurant manager pushed open the door, immediately putting on a radiant smile. "I've brought the singers!" He then beckoned to Ye Qinghan, "You two come in, give your best performance tonight."

Ye Qinghan put down the speaker and wiped the sweat from her forehead. She then heard a familiar voice: "I recognized the song just now, and it turns out it was you."

"It's you?" Ye Qinghan also recognized Zeng Yi, a hint of surprise and joy appearing on her face.

"Do you know each other?" Gu Di asked, his illusions instantly shattered. He had thought Ye Qinghan was incredibly pure.

"We know each other, we're friends!" Zeng Yi smiled.

"Since you're friends, why don't you sit down together!" Gu Di no longer mentioned the singing.

The restaurant manager was startled, not expecting this little singer to know the guest of Chairman Gu tonight. If she revealed that he had been collecting tips privately, he would be in trouble. He quickly put on a smile. "Mr. Gu, don't be so formal, please sit down, please sit down!"

At this moment, Ye Qinghan returned to her previous demeanor, giving Zeng Yi a cold glare. "Who said we're friends!" She then turned to ask the others, "What songs would you like to hear?"

Zeng Yi chuckled, thinking to himself that this girl really held a grudge. Was it just because he didn't let her treat him last time? Was it really that serious?

Ye Qinghan's senior was suddenly nervous. She had recognized the person sitting there as Gu Mingzhu, the chairman of the Mingshi Group, the real boss behind the Qingjiang Grand Hotel. She secretly tugged at Ye Qinghan's sleeve.

Gu Mingzhu smiled, thinking this was interesting. "Just sing whatever you like."

Ye Qinghan took the microphone, stood there for a moment, and sang "Promise" by Xin Xiaoxi. The originally low and melodious song took on a different flavor with Ye Qinghan's unique clear voice.

When the song ended, everyone was entranced, sitting quietly as if still immersed in the music.

Zeng Yi clapped twice and sincerely praised, "You sang really well!"

Cui Shiyi, who rarely praised anyone, also praised her. "Great voice! Like a nightingale, it stirs the dust. It's far better than those hum-hum singers."

Gu Xiankun took out a cash check, signed 8,888 on it, stood up, and walked to Ye Qinghan, smiling. "You're amazing. It's not easy to get my father to praise someone!"

Ye Qinghan did not take the check. She looked at the table, bit her lip, and said, "No need. The drinks for this table are on me today!"

Zeng Yi smiled and shook his head, thinking this girl was really stubborn. If he didn't let her treat, she would probably hold a grudge forever.

"The dinner is hosted by Chairman Gu, why should you pay? Mr. Gu, please accept it!" The restaurant manager immediately advised.

Ye Qinghan bent down, picked up her speaker, and walked out.

"She has a proud personality and is very strong-willed. If there's anything wrong, please don't take it to heart!" Zeng Yi explained.

"This young lady sings well and has a strong personality!" Gu Mingzhu smiled. "Dr. Zeng's friends are really interesting."

As the dinner was about to end, Gu Mingfu arrived, entering with a hearty laugh. "Which one is Dr. Zeng?"

Zeng Yi quickly stood up. He knew this was Gu Mingfu, the vice governor of Nanjiang Province in charge of industry. "Governor Gu, hello!"

"Sit, sit!" Gu Mingfu raised his hand and smiled warmly. "I'm really sorry, I had a meeting that went on and on, so I'm late!"

Zeng Yi quickly said, "Not at all, not at all. Governor Gu, you work hard for the people and the economy of the province, thank you!"

Gu Mingfu picked up a glass of wine from the table and said, "Dr. Zeng's work is also not easy. Secretary Fang is the helmsman of our economic aircraft carrier in Nanjiang Province. Only by ensuring his health can we ensure the steady progress of our aircraft carrier! I also thank you for curing my sister's illness this time!"

Zeng Yi picked up his glass. "It's my duty, not worth mentioning!"

Gu Mingfu raised his glass and took a sip, while Zeng Yi drank the whole glass in one go.

"Dr. Zeng has a good drinking capacity, you must drink more today!" Gu Mingfu called out and sat next to Gu Mingzhu, whispering something to her.

Seeing that it was almost time to leave, Zeng Yi got up to say goodbye. Gu Xiankun saw him to the ground floor. Before leaving, he took out two cards from his pocket. "Councilor Zeng, my mother's recovery is entirely due to your skill. I am very grateful. This is a small token of my appreciation, please accept it."

Zeng Yi looked and saw that one was a VIP card for the Qingjiang Grand Hotel, and the other was a bank card. "I'll take the VIP card, but please take back the bank card."

Gu Xiankun insisted, "Please accept it. It's just the consultation fee, nothing else."

"It's just a small effort, no need to be so formal!" Zeng Yi smiled. He was cautious because Gu Xiankun had mentioned the health base before the dinner. He could imagine that with Gu Xiankun's usual generous style, the amount in the card would not be small. Zeng Yi was not short of money and did not want to feel indebted for accepting it. "If you really want to pay the consultation fee, then pay according to my clinic's standard."

Zeng Yi suddenly realized that his clinic had a useful purpose. If he charged according to the standard, it would only be a hundred or so yuan, which Gu Xiankun would find embarrassing to give.

"Councilor Zeng, don't overthink it. It's just a token of gratitude!"

"If you really want to give it, then please donate it on my behalf!" Zeng Yi smiled, waved his hand, and walked down the steps. He casually carried a million-dollar antique box, so he certainly didn't need that money.

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