Chapter 9

Around four in the afternoon, Xiao Chen left the Lonely Bar.

The two of them had been drinking for over three hours, finishing five bottles of Red Star Erguotou.

Even Xiao Chen, who had an exceptional tolerance for alcohol, was about half-drunk. He didn't leave immediately but lay down on the sofa to sleep for a while.

As for Xiaodao, he was completely drunk, hugging his blood-stained knife, and passed out right on the table without even getting up!

Thinking about Xiaodao's pained expression when he left, Xiao Chen couldn't help but laugh. This kid still has a lot to suffer!

On the way, Xiao Chen called Su Qing, picked her up at the company, and then they headed to the school.

By the time they arrived at the school, it had already dismissed. As soon as they parked the car, they saw Su Xiaomeng coming out of the campus.

"Su Qing, how is Xiaomeng's performance?"

"Not good, just barely passing in every subject."

Mentioning her sister's studies, Su Qing felt a bit frustrated, but she didn't want to force her. As long as she was happy and content, that was enough.

Moreover, after a few years of working in society, she fully understood that academic performance was a joke outside of school! Sometimes, a diploma wasn't as important as people imagined!

"Sixty points in every subject?" Xiao Chen was full of surprise.

Su Qing nodded and smiled bitterly, "This girl doesn't like studying. I don't want to force her. After the college entrance exam, I plan to send her abroad for further studies..."

"Ha ha, don't you think it's harder to get sixty points in every subject than to get full marks?" Xiao Chen looked at Su Xiaomeng, who was getting closer, and said meaningfully.

Su Qing was stunned, then her heart trembled, and her eyes widened.

"Alright, Xiaomeng is here, let's not talk about this anymore." Xiao Chen smiled, thinking to himself, he never expected Xiaomeng to be a super scholar! But why did she deliberately fail?

Su Qing smiled happily. After Xiao Chen's reminder, she also understood that her sister wasn't bad at studying but had deliberately performed poorly!

No matter the reason for her deliberate failure, it was better than being bad at studying. She would find a chance to talk to her later...

The car door opened, and Su Xiaomeng got in. She immediately saw her sister's smile and asked curiously, "Sis, what's so happy?"

"Nothing." Su Qing looked at her sister affectionately, "Xiaomeng, we're eating out tonight. What do you want to eat?"

"I want to eat Western food. I heard a new French restaurant just opened in French City, and it's very authentic... How about we try it?"

"Sure, let's do it!"

Su Xiaomeng was delighted, "Sis, you're the best!"

"Ha ha, you little thing..." Su Qing laughed, "Xiao Chen, do you know the way to French City?"

"Yes." Xiao Chen nodded, turned the car around, and headed towards French City.

On the way, the sisters chatted, with Su Xiaomeng doing most of the talking and Su Qing listening, occasionally laughing.

Since getting in the car, Su Xiaomeng hadn't spoken to Xiao Chen, which made him feel helpless. What was this? Cold violence?

However, listening to the sisters' laughter, he felt a warmth and happiness from the bottom of his heart. This felt like a family... unlike the cold and ruthless world he had experienced before!

French City is located on the east side of Longhai, by the river.

It used to be a French concession. After the concession was abolished, some of the old buildings were not demolished due to various reasons, and many Western restaurants were opened later.

Thus, this area became known as French City!

Xiao Chen had been to French City a few times before, so he knew the way and quickly found the French restaurant Su Xiaomeng mentioned.

"Xiao Chen, have you been here before?" Su Qing asked curiously, seeing how familiar Xiao Chen was with the place.

"Yes, twice."

Xiao Chen nodded. He had visited this international city multiple times before, but always in a hurry. This time, he didn't know how long he would stay!

"Hey, Xiao Chen, since we're here, you can leave now. Come back to pick us up after we finish eating!" Su Xiaomeng finally spoke to Xiao Chen, but it was to ask him to leave.

"Xiaomeng, don't be silly!" Su Qing frowned and scolded her.

Su Xiaomeng pouted, feeling a bit wronged. All she did was scold me, but she didn't see how that bastard bullied me, even touching my butt...

"Xiao Chen, don't be angry, this girl has been spoiled by me." Su Qing said apologetically.

"Ha ha, I already consider Xiaomeng as my own sister, why would I be angry with her?" Xiao Chen said with a smile.

Su Qing nodded, glared at her sister, and walked towards the French restaurant.

Since it was still early, the restaurant wasn't very crowded. The three of them chose a relatively quiet spot and started to order.

A French waiter came over with a beautifully designed menu, glanced at the three of them, and elegantly handed the menu to Su Qing.

"Xiaomeng, you order first." Su Qing gave the menu to her sister, also wanting to hear her French.

For her sister, Su Qing had been very concerned. Seeing that her studies weren't good, she planned to send her to France for further studies and had even hired a French tutor to teach her, to avoid any adaptation issues.

Su Xiaomeng took the menu and thought for a moment, "Sis, Xiao Chen is the guest. Why don't you let him order first?"

Su Qing didn't think much of it and smiled, feeling relieved. Although her sister had been impolite earlier, she was now being considerate of Xiao Chen, so she must have realized her mistake.

"Ha ha, ladies first, you order first." Su Qing didn't see through Su Xiaomeng's ulterior motives, but Xiao Chen did. She just wanted to embarrass him!

Seeing Xiao Chen hesitate, Su Xiaomeng felt even more convinced that he couldn't read the French menu. She smirked, "Xiao Chen, no, Chen Ge, you're the guest, so you should order first. Otherwise, my sister will think I'm impolite again."

"Xiao Chen, it's rare for Xiaomeng to be so considerate. You order first," Su Qing said with a smile.

Seeing that Su Qing insisted, Xiao Chen didn't refuse anymore and took the menu, "Alright, I'll do as you say!" He opened the menu and started browsing.

Seeing Xiao Chen pretending to read the menu, Su Xiaomeng's lips curled into a mocking smile. Kid, you don't even recognize a single letter, do you?

Just as Su Xiaomeng was waiting for Xiao Chen to embarrass himself, he closed the menu and started speaking fluently in French with the French waiter.

Hearing Xiao Chen's fluent and authentic French, the waiter's eyes lit up, and his smile became more genuine.

Seeing Xiao Chen chatting happily with the waiter, Su Xiaomeng was stunned. This wasn't what she had expected at all!

Beside her, Su Qing was also shocked. She realized that Xiao Chen's pronunciation was even more standard and authentic than the French tutor she had hired for her sister!

Xiao Chen glanced at the two sisters, especially Su Xiaomeng's stunned expression, and chuckled to himself. Girl, you wanted to see me embarrass myself, but now you're the one who's shocked, right?

"Alright, I'm done ordering." Xiao Chen put the menu back in front of Su Xiaomeng, "The French waiter recommended a few authentic French dishes. Do you want to try them?"

"Uh, sure." Su Xiaomeng nodded, still in a daze.

Su Qing looked at Xiao Chen deeply, another surprise from him!

Who is he, really?

This thick book has just turned to the second page. I wonder how many more surprises are in store?

After the French waiter left, Su Qing couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Chen, your French..."

"Oh, I lived in France for a while..." Xiao Chen explained casually.

Su Qing understood, but she still thought Xiao Chen was impressive. Many students who had lived in France for years couldn't speak French as well as he did!

Su Xiaomeng, on the other hand, was secretly annoyed. Kid, you got lucky this time!

The dishes started arriving one by one.

Seeing the delicious food, Su Xiaomeng forgot about her grudge against Xiao Chen and started eating with her knife and fork, devouring the food.

Xiao Chen and Su Qing ate more elegantly, especially the latter, who looked very graceful.

Suddenly, a pleasant melody started playing, and Su Xiaomeng turned to see two blonde, blue-eyed French girls playing the piano and cello on the central stage.

"Sis, they have such good manners, like princesses," Su Xiaomeng said enviously.

"Only now do you envy them? When I suggested you learn an instrument, you refused... But it's not too late. I can sign you up for a class?"

Su Xiaomeng was a bit interested, "Sis, which one is better for cultivating manners, the piano or the cello?"

Before Su Qing could answer, Xiao Chen spoke up, "Xiaomeng, I think manners have nothing to do with what you learn. It's mainly about your face. If you're pretty, even playing the suona can be elegant. But if you're ugly, playing golf looks like shoveling shit!"

"..."

The Su sisters froze. Playing golf like shoveling shit? That was too disgusting to say during a meal!

Especially Su Xiaomeng, who had just picked up a piece of yellow curry foie gras, which she had found delicious a moment ago, now looked like... poop!

"Xiao Chen, are you trying to ruin our appetite?!"

Su Xiaomeng, angry, threw the foie gras back on the plate and almost stabbed Xiao Chen in the forehead with her fork.

Xiao Chen was taken aback but, seeing the women's expressions, immediately understood and laughed bitterly, "Alright, it's my fault..."

After Xiao Chen's comment, the delicious French cuisine lost its appeal to the two women. They only drank some juice and didn't touch their utensils anymore.

Xiao Chen, however, ate and drank as usual. He had been in all kinds of harsh environments on the battlefield. If he was this picky, he would have starved to death long ago!

After dinner, the three of them went to a nearby mall for a bit before driving back to the Tulip Villa.

Click.

Su Xiaomeng turned on the living room light and was about to collapse on the sofa to rest when Xiao Chen suddenly pulled her back.

"Xiao Chen, what are you doing?!" Su Xiaomeng stumbled and almost fell.

"Don't go in yet." Xiao Chen stood at the door, looking serious.

Su Qing was alarmed, "Xiao Chen, what's wrong?"