Chapter 61

At the Xianlv Grand Hotel, in the luxurious Western restaurant on the fifth floor, the opulent decor and lavish palace lamps made one feel a bit more noble just by being inside.

Under the watchful eyes of seven or eight waiters dressed in tuxedos and Western-style maid dresses,

Ning Yi calmly laid the napkin on his lap, sat up straight, and looked directly at the meticulously dressed middle-aged woman sitting opposite him, his expression very calm.

Although, through his observation technique, he discovered that the woman was actually a mid-level Orange Rank martial artist.

It was unclear whether Zhao Xianhua had done this on purpose, but the place where she chose to meet him was the most luxurious Western restaurant in the Xianlv Grand Hotel. For someone like Ning Yi, who had struggled to afford meals in the past, let alone such a high-end Western restaurant, this was a significant challenge.

So, on the surface, it was a polite gesture, but in reality, it was a way to intimidate him.

However, it was clear that she had miscalculated. While Ning Yi in this world had never had the chance to eat in such a luxurious restaurant, it didn't mean that Ning Yi from Earth hadn't. On the contrary, he had seen such scenes many times on Earth.

Therefore, he remained very composed, and from start to finish, he didn't make a single mistake in etiquette. Even when the waiter brought up a menu entirely written in French and asked him to order, he quickly and confidently chose his dishes without any hesitation.

And since the other party had intended to intimidate him, Ning Yi unhesitatingly chose the most expensive appetizer, main course, dessert, and even the 1982 Lafite, foie gras, black truffle cheese, caviar, and more.

This selection would probably cost around a hundred thousand yuan.

He glanced over and noticed that Li Jiawei's mother looked shocked. However, Ning Yi wasn't sure if she was shocked by the pain of the upcoming credit card bill or by Ning Yi's expertise in French cuisine.

At least so far, Ning Yi had not made a single mistake and had even managed to outsmart her.

Seeing Ning Yi's composure, Zhao Xianhua was helpless and gave a self-deprecating smile. Ning Yi's actions had made her feel that her tactics were somewhat inferior.

After the dishes were served, they ate for a while before she finally couldn't hold back and asked, "Do you know why I wanted to see you?"

"Yes, first, to ask if I know where Li Jiawei is; second, to ask me not to harass the class president anymore," Ning Yi replied calmly while putting foie gras into his mouth.

Zhao Xianhua was shocked again and couldn't help but put down her knife and fork, asking, "How did you know that Weiwei was missing?"

Ning Yi smiled, "If she weren't missing, you wouldn't have come to see me, right? ... Oh, by the way, you're not Mrs. Li, are you?"

The middle-aged beauty was taken aback and didn't speak immediately.

A light applause slowly approached.

Ning Yi glanced to the side and saw a tall, slender woman with her hair tied up, wearing a well-fitted Western suit, clapping and walking out gracefully.

She was at the second level of Qi Cultivation, clearly much weaker than the Orange Rank martial artist he had just dined with. However, in terms of both demeanor and appearance, she was undoubtedly the real Mrs. Li, Li Jiawei's mother, Zhao Xianhua.

The fake Zhao Xianhua quickly stood up and whispered, "Madam."

"Everyone, please leave..." the real Zhao Xianhua instructed softly.

Everyone nodded and slowly left, except for the fake Mrs. Li.

Ning Yi calmly examined the real Mrs. Li and noticed that her skin was very fair, she was around thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, and had a tall and curvaceous figure with full breasts. A distinctive feature was her sharp and prominent nose, and her eyes were a striking blue.

A mixed-race beauty, and incredibly young.

She bore a resemblance to Li Jiawei, though the future Li Jiawei would likely surpass her.

"Mrs. Li..." Ning Yi didn't want to be too disrespectful to Li Jiawei's biological mother, considering she had treated him to a French meal worth hundreds of thousands of yuan.

Zhao Xianhua smiled and nodded, a faint smile appearing on her face, "I'm sorry, I played a little joke on you..."

Then she glanced at the fake Mrs. Li and instructed, "You can go too, and take these dishes away..."

Ning Yi noticed her frown slightly as she looked at the greasy dishes on the table, clearly indicating she had a bit of a cleanliness obsession, just like Li Jiawei.

"Hey, hey... don't waste it... pack it up for me," Ning Yi's true nature was revealed. After all, this was a meal worth hundreds of thousands of yuan.

Zhao Xianhua looked at Ning Yi in surprise but nodded without a word.

After everything was cleaned up and they retook their seats, Zhao Xianhua looked at Ning Yi and asked directly, "How did you know Weiwei was missing?"

"You heard it just now, if she weren't missing, you wouldn't have come to find me... But I'm really sorry, I called her, and she didn't answer," Ning Yi shrugged, "So, I don't know where she is."

Zhao Xianhua smiled faintly, "I didn't expect you to be so different from what I imagined, Young Master Ning."

"Mrs. Li, I thought you were a legendary strong woman, but today I see that you are not only a wise and capable woman but also a great beauty," Ning Yi said with a smile.

"Ha ha, you're quite amusing, but it's a pity..." Zhao Xianhua clearly appreciated Ning Yi, but her eyes showed a hint of helplessness, "Since you're so smart, you should understand why I asked you here today, right?"

Ning Yi's eyes darted around, "If you want to talk about my relationship with your daughter..."

"Once Weiwei graduates from high school, her father and I plan to arrange an engagement ceremony between her and the young master of the Du family, Du Wen... So," Zhao Xianhua looked at Ning Yi, hesitating a bit, "I hope you understand what I mean."

"I understand..." Ning Yi subtly licked his lips, thinking that according to TV shows or novels, she should now take out a check, fill in a million, or leave it blank for him to fill in a number, asking him to stay away from Li Jiawei.

Come on, hurry up...

"However, please allow me to be frank..." Ning Yi leaned forward, preparing to be honest.

But before he could speak, Zhao Xianhua raised her hand, fingers together, signaling him to stop, "I know you might think Weiwei is good to you, so you believe she likes you. But since you're a smart person, you should understand that this is just a momentary lapse of judgment on her part."

"Hmm?" Ning Yi responded.

"Here, this is a token of our family's appreciation. I have a favor to ask of you, please help me find Weiwei," Zhao Xianhua indeed took out a check, but it wasn't blank.

She handed it to Ning Yi.

Ning Yi eagerly took it and looked at it—ten thousand yuan...

Well, although it was less than he expected, it was still a huge sum for him.

He put it away and said solemnly, "Mrs. Li, please allow me to be frank, do you think Weiwei is only worth ten thousand yuan?"

He was a bit resentful, at least fifty thousand, no, a million.

"Mr. Ning, you misunderstand. This is not a breakup fee or any kind of compensation. I'm just asking for your help to find Weiwei," Zhao Xianhua said calmly.

What a smart woman, ten thousand yuan, she didn't call it a breakup fee but a request for help, making it hard for Ning Yi to refuse.

Moreover, Ning Yi believed that she probably already knew where Li Jiawei was, but she wanted him to say it. Once he agreed, it would mean he was willing to cut ties with Li Jiawei.

In short, she was an extremely formidable woman.

But he wasn't an easy man to push around... Ning Yi then smiled, "I really don't know where the class president is, but I will do my best to help."

"Good, as long as you have the intention, that's enough." Zhao Xianhua waved her hand, and the fake Mrs. Li came up with a fancy bag, clearly containing the leftover foie gras and other dishes. Tsk, tsk, dinner was secured.

Ning Yi smiled, understanding that this was a polite way to dismiss him. However, he didn't hesitate, taking the packed food without blushing and stood up, "Mrs. Li, thank you for your hospitality... but I have one more thing to say."

"Please, go ahead!" Zhao Xianhua seemed somewhat eager.