Chapter 34

Du Qian ate a meal for four people in one breath, and only ordered two small dishes as side dishes. This way of eating and the amount of food made the waitresses grin. In their impression, people who came to Xide always tried to act like they were someone, but Du Qian's way of eating, and his huge appetite, were something they hardly ever encountered in a year.

However, the man in white sitting diagonally opposite Du Qian occasionally looked up, gazing at Du Qian with a smile on his lips and a glint of unknown coldness in his eyes.

These waitresses were inexperienced, but he was not. At this time and place, this way of eating only meant one thing.

Actually, this wasn't what he was concerned about. Today was just an accident; he was feeling annoyed and came out for a walk. Seeing Xide Tea Restaurant, he just wanted to sit down, but he didn't really have the mood to eat or drink.

Xide Tea Restaurant had a good reputation, but that was among the common people. Someone like him, from a noble family, wouldn't care. Walking into Xide was purely a whim.

At first glance, he didn't recognize Du Qian. The way he was eating made him look more closely, and after a few glances, he finally recognized the young man in front of him.

Actually, his memory was exceptionally strong. He rarely failed to recognize someone after just one glance. But who would have thought that in just two days, Du Qian had become so "fat" that he was unrecognizable.

Recognizing Du Qian was not easy, but recognizing Zhang Xiu was not difficult, as they were in the same circle. Zhang Xiu didn't notice him, but he saw her clearly.

No matter what circle you were in, beautiful women were always easy to remember. In his circle, Zhang Xiu's appearance wasn't the best, but her气质 was top-notch.

After finishing his meal, Du Qian picked up his phone: "Captain Leng, this is Du Qian. Are you busy now?"

"Is there something?" Leng Jun was surprised to receive this call.

"Yes, if you're not busy, could you come to Xide Tea Restaurant? Yes, yes, there is something. What do you think..."

"Alright, I'll come. I'll be waiting for you here."

Putting down the phone, he patted his stomach, which was about eight-tenths full. He felt he could still eat more and called over a waitress: "Prepare four dishes for me, and some more main dishes, just like the ones I had before... four servings."

Captain Leng was a Battle King with a combat power of 150,000, a standard muscular man, and his appetite shouldn't be small. The food at Xide Tea Restaurant was excellent, the best he had ever tasted, but the portions were a bit small. Compared to the school cafeteria, two servings here were equivalent to one there.

Captain Leng arrived quickly. Xide Tea Restaurant was in the Treasure Zone, which was the patrol area of the police. Of course, a large tea restaurant like Xide must have a powerful backer, and the nearby patrol officers could only hope for some bonuses.

Under the wary gaze of the waitresses, Du Qian welcomed Leng Jun to the upper floor at the door. The waitresses, who had been wary of Du Qian, were shocked. In the eyes of big shots, Leng Jun, the captain of the Treasure Zone Patrol, might not be much, but to ordinary people, he was a big shot.

"Captain Leng, please sit down," Du Qian said, waving his hand. The waitresses served the dishes enthusiastically. This young man didn't look well-dressed and seemed a bit rustic. Who would have thought that his first guest was a beautiful woman with excellent气质, and his second guest was even more impressive, the captain of the Treasure Zone Patrol, a real big shot.

Du Qian didn't notice that the man in white had also made a phone call when he called Leng Jun, a playful smile on his face.

"Little Qian, if you have something to say, just say it. I'm still at work and can't stay out for too long," Leng Jun said. Before coming, he had thought a lot but couldn't figure out what Du Qian meant by inviting him. Was it a treat? The timing didn't seem right.

Leng Jun had mixed feelings about this young subordinate. He was an orphan, which was nothing special. He had a backer, but the division chief, though not insignificant, couldn't really help him much. His background was deep, but it was hard to really help him.

This wouldn't have been a big deal, but what happened yesterday, which he had witnessed, was unexpected. Who would have thought that a small patrol officer would catch the eye of the Lord?

Of course, by normal standards, the Lord had already repaid the favor yesterday. But Leng Jun knew that the Lord's repayment seemed too light. It wasn't that the Lord was stingy, but that Du Qian was too petty.

No matter what, once someone caught the Lord's eye, who would dare to remove him? If there was no trouble, there would be no trouble. If there was trouble, and Du Qian could contact the Lord, things would be different.

As long as the Lord was in a good mood and helped him casually, it would be far beyond what a patrol captain could do. What was a big deal to him was nothing to the Lord.

It wasn't that Leng Jun's thinking was simple; it was mainly due to the information asymmetry. Du Qian's matter was over, and he had left, so he didn't know what happened afterward.

Moreover, at Leng Jun's level, his thoughts were often more complex, and he thought deeper, making it easier to overlook things. Even compared to the simple-minded Yao Jing, he found it harder to see clearly.

"Captain Leng, have some food. The dishes at Xide are good," Du Qian said politely. He had only eaten two small dishes and was mainly eating the main dishes.

"No need, the division chief will come to inspect in the afternoon, and I have to accompany him. It's not early, so if you have something to say, just say it," Leng Jun refused. As the captain of the patrol, he managed over a thousand people, and a small meal was nothing to him. He just couldn't understand why Du Qian had invited him. If it were someone else, he wouldn't have come.

Since he didn't eat, Du Qian couldn't force him, especially since he was his superior. He bent down, his face twitching, and placed the old bag on the table.

"Captain Leng, I made a small fortune yesterday. This is for you," Du Qian said, trying to find the best words to offer the gift. Giving gifts was an art not taught in the orphan school.

"Du Qian?" Leng Jun was stunned. The bag was old, but he could guess what was inside. Du Qian couldn't have anything else.

"Look, since I joined the team, you've always taken care of me. It's just a small token of my appreciation, not worth much..."

You've been in the team for a long time? How long? Only three days, right?

Taking care of you? Was being assigned to the Fisherman's Wharf considered taking care of you? Even if it was, it was for the sake of your aunt, the division chief, not you.

No matter what he thought, Du Qian's clumsy way of giving gifts still moved him. This kid had potential. It wasn't about connections; it was about having the heart and the willingness to learn.

Life in society was different from school. Only by constantly learning could one constantly improve. Back in the day, when he was about Du Qian's age, he was full of enthusiasm, talking about the world with a feather fan and a silk scarf.

Relying on his talent and abilities...

Well, Leng Jun knew he wasn't doing well. He was a Battle King, leading over a thousand subordinates, but he was only slightly better than a gangster. He couldn't really say he was doing well.

"Please take care of me in the future," Du Qian said with a smile, pushing the old bag forward.

"Alright, I'll take it," Leng Jun said firmly after a moment's hesitation. He picked up the bag and left, not wanting Du Qian to see the emotion in his eyes. He wouldn't touch the contents of the bag.

Leng Jun wasn't doing well, but his status was there. What was a huge sum to Du Qian was just a decent amount to him, not a huge sum.

In that moment, he realized that everything in the bag would be used for Du Qian, whether to build connections or to help him in the future.

If it wasn't needed, he would add something and return it on Du Qian's wedding day.

What moved Leng Jun wasn't just that Du Qian thought of him, but the size of the bag. He knew how much Du Qian had received, and from the size of the bag, he could tell that Du Qian had bled a lot.

Left? Just like that? How shameless, you could at least say a few polite words.

Good that he left. Du Qian, full of anger, launched a final assault on the food. What a lousy Xide Tea Restaurant, the plates were too small, and four dishes were less than two from the school. I'll eat...

The man in white watched everything. Leng Jun, with his ordinary status, wasn't a concern, but the previous arrangement had some issues. He didn't expect Du Qian to be so active.

Thinking about it, he made another call, paid with his card, and nodded to Du Qian before leaving.

Du Qian didn't see it. In three minutes, he had finished two servings of main dishes and four dishes.

He patted his stomach, a look of shock on his face. Damn, how could he still be only eight-tenths full? He hadn't become a martial cultivator, but he had become a big eater?

The food here was really delicious, but he wasn't fully satisfied. Checking the time, Du Qian picked up his phone again.

"Junior Sister Yao Jing, I won't go to the division gate. Come directly to Xide Tea Restaurant. I'm already here, and the food here is said to be very good. I'll treat you today. I have money, so I'll treat everyone. I have to eat my fill today, and I'll spend it all."

He waved his hand and called the waitress over.

"Sir, do you want to pay? There's a card reader on the wall to your left. Just swipe your card," the waitress said enthusiastically.

"What payment? Add eight more dishes. The fish and the stomach, and change the others. Add six servings of main dishes. The taste is good, but the portions are too small," Du Qian said smugly.

"Ah... Okay, sir, shall I serve them now?" The waitress was stunned. This man had already eaten two meals and still wanted more?

"No, wait a moment. My guest hasn't arrived yet. Let the kitchen prepare them, and serve them when the guest arrives," Du Qian said, waving his hand like a tycoon.

"Yes, I'll have the kitchen prepare them immediately." Is this man addicted to treating people?

Seeing Leng Jun, the waitress wasn't worried about the payment, but she was amazed at his appetite.