Chapter 19

Tang Zhendong came out of Old Li's house, parted ways with Old Ye, and just then received a call from Wang Meng. Wang Meng was inviting his idol, Tang Zhendong, to a banquet at the Hai Cheng Grand Hotel.

Tang Zhendong took a taxi to the Hai Cheng Grand Hotel. With money in his pocket, he felt confident. He had nearly 2,000 yuan, which gave him the courage to handle any situation.

He didn't even need to look at the meter when taking a taxi.

The Hai Cheng Grand Hotel was the oldest and most prestigious hotel in Hai Cheng. It was a designated reception hotel for the Hai Cheng government, but it also served the public. Dining there was a symbol of status.

Wang Meng was a man who cared deeply about face. Today, he was inviting his most admired person, a comrade-in-arms, and he certainly wouldn't let his pride be tarnished. Wang Meng was the type who would spend 20,000 yuan if he had 10,000.

"Brother Dong, you're here?"

When Tang Zhendong arrived, Wang Meng was waiting for him in the hotel lobby. As soon as he saw Tang Zhendong enter, he stood up and went to greet him. Behind Wang Meng were three or four underlings, all dressed up, who also called out "Brother Dong!" upon seeing Tang Zhendong.

"Brother Dong, these are a few of my brothers. They're here to welcome you."

As Wang Meng spoke, he watched Tang Zhendong to see if he was displeased. Tang Zhendong greeted them with a smile.

Since the Hai Cheng Grand Hotel was a government reception hotel, it offered a full range of services, including dining, accommodation, and entertainment. The second and third floors were for dining, while the upper floors were for guest rooms and ballrooms.

"Brother Dong, shall we eat first?" Tang Zhendong was still a bit confused; why would they come here if not to eat?

A tall, slender woman in a qipao was waiting by the elevator to press the button. Her figure was beautifully accentuated by the qipao. Wang Meng and his underlings stared at her with wide eyes, and even Tang Zhendong secretly admired her beauty.

"Hey, little girl, do you just press this button all day? Don't you get bored? Hahaha." Wang Meng, upon seeing the beauty, wanted to tease her a bit.

The elevator attendant had excellent manners. Despite Wang Meng's blatant flirtation, she remained unfazed, keeping her eyes on the elevator display.

However, they soon reached the third floor, and Wang Meng didn't have time to ask the elevator attendant to a room.

"Brother Dong, please come in!" Wang Meng opened the door and let Tang Zhendong in. The private room was decorated in gold, exuding a luxurious and regal atmosphere.

Wang Meng was all about saving face. He ordered the most expensive dishes, such as lobster, sea cucumber, and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, filling the entire table.

"Wang Meng, that's enough, enough. A simple meal would do. We can't finish all this." Although Tang Zhendong hadn't seen the menu, he could tell from the dishes that they were expensive.

"Brother Dong, when brothers meet, it can't be too simple. Haha, that girl in the elevator was really pretty."

Tang Zhendong was at a loss, finding it strange that a straightforward and honest man had suddenly turned into a lecher, always looking at pretty girls.

"Boss, that girl is taller than you. You'd have to stand on tiptoe to kiss her," one of Wang Meng's underlings teased.

"Damn, do you think I don't know she's taller than me? Can't I just use a brick?" Although Wang Meng scolded his underling, he was actually a good-natured person who enjoyed a joke.

"Wang Meng, are you now just selling fruit?"

"Yeah, after getting out, people like us can't get regular jobs, so we have to find something to do. But wholesale fruit is quite profitable. Brother Dong, how's your fruit shop doing?"

Tang Zhendong laughed, "What fruit shop? I'm a single man, and I don't need much. I'm a street vendor, selling fruit at a small market near the train station."

Wang Meng was taken aback, not expecting Tang Zhendong to be so honest and not hide anything from him.

"Brother Dong, with your skills, you could easily gather a group of brothers. It might take some time to become the boss of Hai Cheng, but being a big brother in the area around the train station is definitely possible."

"Mengzi, don't flatter me. I'm just an ordinary person."

"Brother Dong, you don't have to work so hard selling fruit. Retail is never as profitable as wholesale. If you don't mind me and my brothers, why don't you lead us? You can be our boss."

Tang Zhendong could see that Wang Meng was being sincere, not just playing a game. However, Tang Zhendong had his own principles and wouldn't take food out of his brothers' mouths.

"Mengzi, selling fruit doesn't make much money, but it's honest work. I sleep well every night. I'm afraid I can't lead your brothers well. You should continue leading them."

Wang Meng, seeing that Tang Zhendong was serious, didn't press the matter further.

Although Tang Zhendong wasn't a heavy drinker, he had a good tolerance, thanks to his improved physical condition and increased internal strength, which enhanced his resistance to alcohol. Wang Meng and his group were also heavy drinkers, and they drank until they were completely drunk.

Tang Zhendong also drank a lot. When he went to the restroom, he heard someone calling him, "Tang Zhendong?"

Tang Zhendong turned around and saw a tall, graceful girl standing by a private room door, like a quietly blooming magnolia.

"Yu Qingying?" Tang Zhendong shook his head, seemingly unable to believe that the figure he had dreamed of countless times was standing before him.

"Tang Zhendong, is it really you?" Yu Qingying, the magnolia, seemed to come to life, dancing with joy.

"It's me. You, you, what are you doing here?" Tang Zhendong, suddenly seeing his dream girl, couldn't speak clearly.

"Hehe, this is a restaurant. I'm here to eat, of course." Yu Qingying smiled, looking like a fairy in the bright lights.

"Oh, right, right, eating."

"By the way, Tang Zhendong, what are you doing now?"

"I sell fruit, I have a fruit stand. Hehe, come by and try some, all you can eat."

"Ah? Sure, I love fruit. Hehe."

The door opened with a bang. "Qingying, hey? Why haven't you gone to the restroom yet?" A short-haired girl came out of the private room and saw Yu Qingying standing outside.

"I ran into an old friend, Tang Zhendong. We'll catch up later, and he'll treat me to some fruit."

"Sure, no problem, hahaha."

The short-haired girl, upon hearing "Tang Zhendong," suddenly looked up and stared at him.

Yu Qingying, fearing that the short-haired girl would notice something, quickly dragged her to the restroom. Only then did she realize she hadn't gotten Tang Zhendong's phone number.

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