Chapter 7430
A Self-Important Guy
Qian Lin could only suppress his displeasure and once again warned, "Be extremely careful! Our assessment is that the target possesses extremely strong counter-surveillance awareness and close-combat capabilities."
"Counter-surveillance?"
Mr. Qi seemed to find it quite amusing, and raised his hand to look at the special watch on his wrist... It looked ordinary, but it actually had multiple built-in reconnaissance and positioning functions.
"In the face of absolute information asymmetry and professionalism, so-called consciousness is nothing more than self-comfort."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the safety door at the edge of the observation deck, which connected the emergency fire exit to the equipment room.
“Seventh Master?” Qian Lin was taken aback and quickly took two steps forward.
Mr. Qi didn't turn around, just waved casually, and pushed open the door marked "Employee Only". His figure disappeared into the dimly lit stairwell without a sound, as if he had never been in the restaurant.
Qian Lin rushed to the observation deck and peered down. Dozens of stories below, a torrent of lights stretched out, and cars moved like ants, yet there wasn't a trace of the unusual descent. It was as if the person had vanished into thin air.
Qian Lin was horrified and muttered to himself, "The Blood Demon Society members... are indeed monsters. With this kind of infiltration ability, Xiao Chen is probably doomed this time. His uncontrolled expansion has already affected the interests of too many people, and it's time for it to come to an end."
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Xiao Chen returned to the villa's living room and immediately saw Zhou Keying and Yun Yuyan, who had changed their clothes.
Zhou Keying wore a neat urban casual outfit, simple yet dynamic; Yun Yuyan, on the other hand, wore a trendy brand outfit, full of design sense, exuding a touch of coolness. The two had very different styles, but both were eye-catching and became the focus of attention as soon as they stood there.
Xiao Chen smiled slightly: "Judging from your posture, are you planning to go out?"
Zhou Keying waved her phone, her eyes filled with excitement:
"Mr. Xiao, you finally have some free time, how about taking a break? The newly opened 'Cloud Taste' Lab Restaurant is so popular that reservations are flying off the hook. Sister Yuyan somehow managed to get a table. We've already unilaterally decided that all you have to do is attend!"
Yun Yuyan smiled and agreed, her tone teasing: "That's right, don't always stay cooped up in the study reading reports. You have to enjoy some delicious food occasionally. Don't always be like a work machine."
Xiao Chen shook his head helplessly, but his eyes held a warmth: "Okay, I'll go change my clothes. I can't go see people dressed like this."
"You're a rising star in the Western Region now, you'll have an aura of prestige no matter what you wear, what are you afraid of?" Yun Yuyan looked him up and down and teased him.
"It's better to keep a low profile." Xiao Chen turned and walked towards the dressing room.
A moment later, he came out wearing a dark casual suit.
The clothes had no obvious brand logo, but the tailoring was extremely meticulous, perfectly outlining his broad shoulders and long legs, exuding a calm yet restrained sharpness.
Standing between two stylishly dressed people, she was in no way inferior in terms of temperament; on the contrary, with her unique sense of control, she became the visual center.
"Tsk." Yun Yuyan rested her chin on one hand, her gaze sweeping over Xiao Chen, her tone full of teasing.
"Xiao Chen, I'm telling you, if you didn't start your own company and pursue a career, but instead went into the modeling or entertainment industry, with that face and that charisma, you'd definitely be a top star."
Xiao Chen rolled his eyes at her and said simply, "Stop being so glib."
At 7:30 p.m., on the top floor of "Starry Sky World," a top-tier commercial complex in the western region, in front of the "Cloud Taste" restaurant.
The moment the three appeared, they instantly captured the attention of everyone in the reception area. Zhou Keying was dressed in a neat casual outfit, her brows and eyes exuding competence and beauty.
Yun Yuyan's trendy outfits are bold and individualistic, exuding a free and unrestrained aura.
Xiao Chen stood in the middle, his dark casual suit accentuating his tall and straight figure. He exuded a calm and reserved yet imposing aura. Despite not trying to be ostentatious, he became the most undeniable presence.
Zhou Keying walked quickly to the front desk and politely greeted the receptionist in uniform: "Hello, the appointment is for three people surnamed Yun."
The receptionist's fingers flew across the system as he typed in the query, then he flashed a standard smile and gestured to guide her: "Ms. Yun, you have reserved a B3 viewing seat. This way, please."
"Thank you," Zhou Keying nodded in response.
Just as the three were about to follow the receptionist inside, a hurried sound of footsteps came from behind them.
A middle-aged man in a custom-made suit with a neatly combed back hairstyle strode forward; he was Wu Zhenhua, the restaurant's operations director.
He first nodded slightly to the receptionist, his gaze lingering briefly on Zhou Keying's face before quickly sweeping over Yun Yuyan and Xiao Chen, then he put on a professional, enthusiastic smile:
"Good evening, distinguished guests! I am Wu Zhenhua, the operations director of this restaurant. You three have outstanding demeanor. Although seat B3 has a decent view, it is close to the kitchen passage, which may cause slight interference."
"How about I upgrade the three of you to the VIP viewing room 'Nebula Hall' for free? The drinks tonight will also be provided by the restaurant, as a small token of my appreciation."
Zhou Keying frowned almost imperceptibly, but politely declined in a decisive tone: "No need, Director Wu, the table we booked is perfect. The drinks will be settled according to the normal bill, no special treatment is needed."
As soon as she finished speaking, she gestured for Xiao Chen and Yun Yuyan to follow the receptionist and walked straight into the restaurant, not giving Wu Zhenhua any more glances.
Given the current wealth and experience of the three individuals, the restaurant director's deliberate attempt to curry favor and offer a free meal is hardly a touching gesture. Instead, it appears contrived and presumptuous, only adding to the awkwardness.
Wu Zhenhua's smile froze instantly, and his fingers curled slightly.
This strategy of catering to their preferences has worked wonders for him with many face-conscious customers, especially for women with outstanding looks or men with spending power; it has almost never failed him.
I didn't expect to run into such a tough obstacle today.
After the three figures disappeared around the corner of the corridor, he secretly curled his lip and muttered in a low voice, "What's with the pretense of being high and mighty... He brought two outstanding female companions, yet he put on a sullen and aloof act, pretending to be profound."
After the meal, the three of them had a lukewarm impression of this top-tier restaurant, which claimed to be a "laboratory restaurant." The concept outweighed the substance, the marketing gimmicks were excessive, but the food was far from the amazing advertised taste, and the price-performance ratio was ridiculously low.
After finishing their simple meal, Zhou Keying gestured to the waiter to settle the bill.
Before the waiter could approach, Wu Zhenhua appeared at just the right moment, holding three exquisitely crafted cards with gold foil embossing. He smiled broadly and focused his gaze primarily on Zhou Keying and Yun Yuyan.
"Are you three satisfied with your meal? This is our VIP card, which gives you priority booking for all seats and exclusive discounts."
"I am Wu Zhenhua, and I have some connections in the local catering circle. If the three of you are interested in food, I will treat you to a meal another day, and we can exchange ideas and taste our dishes together. To be honest, I can speak well for several top restaurants in Xinghui Tiandi."
His tone appeared humble, but his words repeatedly hinted at his connections and influence in the area, clearly indicating he hadn't given up on the idea of currying favor through conversation. (End of Chapter)