Chapter 19

The waiter handed over a thick, book-like menu with gilded pages, and Chen Jie opened it, flipping through several pages at once.

"Have you understood the prices now? Afraid to order?" The waiter smiled inwardly at Chen Jie's expression but didn't say anything.

"I understand... a medium-rare fillet steak set, a dozen oysters, and a bottle of CHAMBERTIN, over twenty years old... That's all."

The first two items were fine, but when he heard CHAMBERTIN, and specifically over twenty years old, the waiter's face almost twisted!

CHAMBERTIN, also known as "Xiangbaidan," originates from "CHAMPS-DE-BERTIN," meaning "Bertin's estate." Generally, those who understand red wine refer to it as the king of Burgundy reds.

This "Bertin's estate" is only 12.9 hectares in size but is one of the most famous vineyards in France's Burgundy region, attracting wine enthusiasts from all over. The red wine produced here has always held an irreplaceable status. This is not only due to its historical significance but also because the Pinot Noir grapes grown here exhibit a grand and majestic character, combining the wild and rugged nature of CORTON with its delicate and graceful qualities; the elegance of MUSIGNY with its robust strength; the fullness of MEURSAULT with an even more robust presence.

A bottle of red wine from this place typically costs over $50,000! For a bottle over twenty years old, it would be at least $250,000!

"Mr... Mr... Are you sure you want this wine?" The waiter's face turned pale.

"I know what you're worried about, afraid I can't pay, right?" Chen Jie smiled understandingly.

"Just bring me your POS machine."

The waiter, sweating profusely, called for the POS machine used for transactions. Chen Jie took out a credit card from his pocket, swiped it, and entered the password.

"Done, check it yourself. Since you're the waiter here, I assume you have the basic qualifications, right?" Chen Jie smiled and said.

Looking at the number on the screen, the waiter felt a bit dizzy and almost couldn't catch his breath!

"Now, no more worries, right? Hurry up! I'm hungry."

"Y-You... Please wait a moment... We'll bring the appetizers right away!" The waiter felt his legs trembling: "However, we don't seem to have the wine you want in stock... But don't worry! We'll have it for you in no more than fifteen minutes!"

"Go ahead!" Chen Jie smiled and said.

The waiter, drenched in sweat, immediately rushed out to find the manager.

At the same time, in another luxurious private room of the restaurant, only a man and a woman were sitting.

The man was tall and handsome, with bright eyes and fair, slender hands, giving him a very refined and cultured appearance. He was dressed in a high-quality suit and a valuable tie, looking at the girl beside him with a warm smile.

The girl wore a white long dress, expertly tailored to highlight her perfect figure.

She had a slender, oval face with delicate features, and a touch of makeup made her look incredibly pure and innocent.

"Yiru, what would you like to drink?" The man asked gently, his voice like a quiet stream, filled with infinite tenderness.

"Anything, you're the best at this, Haoming."

The girl's voice was very pleasant, clear and crisp with a soft, melodic quality.

"Alright. Waiter, please bring a bottle of CHAMBERTIN, over twenty years old, thank you! And a bottle of Evian water."

The man smiled and said, and the waiter immediately went to fulfill the order.

"Um! Haoming, your choice is great, I'm tired of drinking Lafite."

"Hehe, CHAMBERTIN was the favorite wine of Emperor Napoleon. Only such a wine matches your status, Yiru!"