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Chapter 261: Chapter 0261: Xu Mingzhe Gets Tricked
What’s known as a land of poor mountains and rivers breeds crafty people, and now Xu Mingzhe finally understood that.
Xu Mingzhe felt like he was being an idiot; he shouldn’t have asked Ye Xunhuan anything at all. He had absolutely nothing in common with this bastard, not even a way to communicate.
So, Xu Mingzhe just became more obedient. No matter what Ye Xunhuan said, he was extremely careful, to avoid falling into Ye Xunhuan’s trap.
However, Ye Xunhuan wasn’t teasing Xu Mingzhe anymore; he was just indulging in food and drink.
Ye Xunhuan alone drank three bottles of red wine, which made Xu Mingzhe’s eyelids twitch.
Three bottles of ’92 Petrus, an astronomical amount for the average person; for him, that was also a loss of a hundred and two hundred thousand yuan. How his heart ached!
But he couldn’t say anything about it.
After all, he was the one who offered to treat, and it wasn’t something others had asked for forcefully; now it would seem petty to not let them enjoy their drink!
Especially since Qiu Ruoxi was there, he couldn’t say anything.
"Xu Shao, could we get three more bottles?" Ye Xunhuan said with a sly smile.
Upon hearing Ye Xunhuan’s request, Xu Mingzhe’s mouth twitched fiercely, and his face also stiffened in that moment, "Mr. Ye, you’ve already had three bottles, if you drink more..."
"Don’t worry, I can hold my liquor just fine!" Ye Xunhuan said convincingly, "Back where I’m from, I’m known as the man who never falls after a thousand cups. These three bottles are nothing!"
With that, Ye Xunhuan looked at Xu Mingzhe as if he were thinking about something profound and said, "You’re not out of money and can’t afford it, right?"
"No... no!" Xu Mingzhe quickly waved his hand and said!
At that moment, of course, Xu Mingzhe wasn’t going to admit he couldn’t afford it, especially not in front of Qiu Ruoxi. He had been coveting her for more than a day or two.
Finally having the chance to sit with Qiu Ruoxi, how could he possibly say he couldn’t afford it?
Men need face, especially rich kids like Xu Mingzhe, who treat their face as their second life, and especially in front of a woman they like, they would pretend to be richer than they are!
"Xu Shao, if you can’t afford it, don’t push yourself," Ye Xunhuan said while taking out a cigarette from his pocket, lighting one for himself and saying, "Qiu Ruoxi has money, I know that. Just let her pay later!"
"Bring three more bottles of that ’92 Petrus!"
"How could I let Miss Qiu pay? It’s just three bottles of Petrus, it’s nothing!" Xu Mingzhe said very generously.
After that, Xu Mingzhe had someone bring over three more bottles of Petrus.
Watching Ye Xunhuan drink the wine one glass at a time, Xu Mingzhe’s heart bled internally. This was like a cow chewing peonies, a sheer waste; but luckily, Ye Xunhuan stopped after one more bottle, which made him feel somewhat relieved.
After a satisfying meal and drink, Ye Xunhuan let out a satisfied belch, "That was such a fulfilling meal, thank you, Xu Shao. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have had such a great feast!"
"Mr. Ye, you’re too kind. Even without me, Miss Qiu certainly wouldn’t have neglected you," Xu Mingzhe said modestly.
"That’s the truth. My family is her family’s lifesaver. If they didn’t treat me well, they’d be ungrateful and would deserve to be struck by lightning!"
Qiu Ruoxi’s pretty face immediately turned ashen; this bastard was addicted to lying.
"All right, that’s all for now. I’m full today, but I’ll treat Xu Shao to dinner some other time," Ye Xunhuan said with a beaming smile. "However, Xu Shao, I’m afraid I can’t afford to treat you to somewhere this fancy!"
"But don’t worry, I’ll ensure there’s enough erguotou," Ye Xunhuan said, patting his chest.
Three black lines appeared on Xu Mingzhe’s forehead, but he didn’t say much, just exchanged some pleasantries with Ye Xunhuan.
"Miss Qiu, I don’t know if you’ve enjoyed your meal, but if not..."
"Xu Shao, I’ve eaten well already, thank you," Qiu Ruoxi said very politely.
Although Qiu Ruoxi’s words were amiable, they carried a clear distinction that set her apart from others.
"It’s getting late, we won’t disturb Xu Shao any longer," Ye Xunhuan said as he got up and politely said.
But then, as if Ye Xunhuan had just thought of something, he asked, "By the way, Xu Shao, is it possible to get a doggy bag here?"
Upon hearing Ye Xunhuan’s words, Qiu Ruoxi’s face darkened, "Ye Xunhuan, can’t you have a little dignity..."
"Miss Qiu, don’t be angry, taking leftovers is a good thing, knowing how to save!" Xu Mingzhe’s eyes flashed with a hint of disdain, a bumpkin is a bumpkin.
Even if you put on an imperial robe, you still couldn’t be the Crown Prince.
"Then I’ll ask the waiter to pack up Mr. Ye’s food."
"Thank you, Xu Mingzhe, you’re so kind, such a good person!" With that, Ye Xunhuan looked towards Xu Mingzhe!
Subsequently, Xu Mingzhe called the waiter over to prepare to pack the food for Ye Xunhuan to take away.
The waiter packed quickly, and in no time at all had it ready, walking up to Ye Xunhuan and saying, "Sir, your takeaway is..."
"What are you giving me for?" Ye Xunhuan said unhappily. "Xu Mingzhe asked you to pack it, you should give it to Xu Mingzhe, why give it to me!"
"This..."
"What I want is the wine." Ye Xunhuan snorted. "Forget it, don’t bother packing it, I will just take it myself!"
Saying so, Ye Xunhuan directly grabbed the two bottles of red wine on the table, turned to Xu Mingzhe and said, "Xu Mingzhe, thanks for the meal, and for letting me pack it!"
Qiu Ruoxi’s face was full of helplessness, even some sympathy, as she looked towards Xu Mingzhe!
Xu Mingzhe, oh, Xu Mingzhe, you really thought he was a bumpkin, but he is sharper than anyone else!
Serves you right to be tricked by him!
Xu Mingzhe’s smile immediately stiffened, he had never dreamt that Ye Xunhuan would take away the wine instead of the food!
But since the words were already spoken, he certainly could not take them back. How could he not allow Ye Xunhuan to take them?
What’s called shooting oneself in the foot, Xu Mingzhe was doing exactly that.
"Let’s go, what are you standing there for?" Ye Xunhuan said to Qiu Ruoxi.
No sooner had he spoken than he turned his head to Xu Mingzhe and said, "Xu Mingzhe, no need to send us off, Qiu Ruoxi and I will just leave together!"
"Thanks for your hospitality!"
The next moment, without saying anything more, Ye Xunhuan headed straight for the door.
Whereas Qiu Ruoxi apologized to Xu Mingzhe with a full face of embarrassment, "Xu Mingzhe, let me settle the bill for this meal..."
"How could I allow that, it was agreed that I would pay. If I let Miss Qiu pay, wouldn’t that be like slapping my own face!"
"But Ye Xunhuan, he..."
"It’s just two bottles of wine. Can’t I, Xu Mingzhe, afford to give away two bottles of wine?" Xu Mingzhe proudly said.
"I’m sorry, Xu Mingzhe, that’s not what I meant, I..."
"Miss Qiu, since I said I would pay for this meal, then it’s on me. If you argue with me again, you’re not giving me, Xu Mingzhe, face!"
Seeing Xu Mingzhe say this, Qiu Ruoxi reluctantly said, "Then all right, thank you for Xu Mingzhe’s generous hospitality. I’ll make it up to you next time!"
"Miss Qiu, you’re being too formal!" Xu Mingzhe said with a smile, "Hurry up, Mr. Ye has already left. Don’t get lost and have to come back, Qiu Ruo might scold you!"
"All right then, I’m off. Goodbye, Xu Mingzhe!"
With that, Qiu Ruoxi left the private room directly.
Just after Qiu Ruoxi had left, the waiter turned to Xu Mingzhe and asked, "Xu Mingzhe, this takeaway..."
Xu Mingzhe’s face turned dark immediately, "Do I look like a beggar to you? Throw it away!"
"Yes!"
As she spoke, the female waiter prepared to leave the private room.
But the next moment, Xu Mingzhe grabbed the woman’s arm and pulled her into his embrace, his face expressionless as he asked, "How much?"
The somewhat attractive female waiter, upon hearing Xu Mingzhe’s words, was initially stunned, then her heavily made-up face blushed with embarrassment. She hesitated for a moment before biting her lip and said, "Three... three thousand... I..."
Xu Mingzhe sneered, "A cheap whore remains a cheap whore..."
