I Treat You as My Sister, But You Want to be My Wife?!
Chapter 634: A Good Meal

Chapter 634: Chapter 634: A Good Meal

The BBQ restaurant owner finally finished cooking the BBQ, all the items neatly packed in a bag. Shen Dong didn’t even ask for the price before he scanned a sum of money over, an amount that was certainly not less. The owner’s eyes crinkled into a smile, yet he still waved his hands dismissively, saying, "You’re already a regular customer, why would you transfer so much money."

"You should know the price, and you’ve always supported our business just like before, but look how bustling it is here now; there’s no need for your support anymore. If this BBQ restaurant is popular, it’s partly because of you. You’re my benefactor, after all. This meal should have been on the house. Next time, you can repay the money.

"Every time you reimburse, you pay enough to cover several meals," the owner said with a hint of reproach in his voice. Yet there was undeniable pride too, as if knowing someone like Shen Dong, a person of significance, was a matter of great import.

"Boss, you’re well aware of the situation at my end; I’m a big earner now. There’s no need for me to pinch pennies. Whatever the price should be, I pay in full. Plus, your BBQ is truly exceptional, I’ve never had anything so tasty elsewhere. This craft of yours deserves to be passed down.

"It’s only right that I give you a little extra. Just because we’re regular customers doesn’t mean you should do this. Next time, I’ll still insist on paying you, and you better not refuse again, it would be a sign of disrespect, as if you’re looking down on my money. Am I right or not?"

When Shen Dong said this, he put on a stern face, as if his words were heartfelt. The BBQ restaurant owner was taken aback, thinking, well, if he insists on paying, I suppose I must accept it, especially since he always pays directly, either leaving several red bills in the till when I’m not looking, so by the time I find it, he’s long gone, or using tricks to transfer money before I can refuse. No matter what, it’s impossible to prevent. I can only complain afterwards, though he never listens and still pays more than necessary.

It left the owner feeling a bit embarrassed. All he could think to do was to offer more ingredients or tastier options next time, to make up for Shen Dong’s generosity.

"No problem, next time this lady comes here, you can either not charge her or just put it on my tab," Shen Dong stated. "This young lady had her first BBQ here and found it incredibly delicious. She usually has a small appetite, but today, she ate so much, which really made me happy. One day I’ll fatten her up.

"So I think it’s fine to just add her bill to my account, no need to charge separately. That works, doesn’t it, boss? Next time, with this arrangement in place, you’re not allowed to turn down payment anymore. If you do, I won’t come here to eat next time. I’d rather endure those less tasty places than miss out on your culinary skills, and we don’t want our relationship to grow cold, right?

"Just follow my instructions. I’ll pay what I owe, but if I bring a female companion, don’t charge her next time, give me that bit of face. Is that fine with you? If so, we’ll continue with this arrangement from now on." Shen Dong was quite the schemer, having figured out this clever stratagem.

He often brought female companions here, and they probably wouldn’t come on their own accord. Even if they did, girls wouldn’t eat that much, so if the owner wanted to comp their meal, that was fine. He would slowly reimburse over time. Sometimes the owner was reluctant to take money, which made enjoying the tasty BBQ here a bit troublesome, especially the back-and-forth over payment, a serious waste of time due to the owner’s stubbornness.

The owner always thought he was responsible for popularizing this place’s BBQ, hence his unwillingness to take Shen Dong’s money, resulting in this somewhat vexing predicament. If there were a way to settle this matter once and for all, Shen Dong would be content.

The owner took a moment to digest what Shen Dong said, then realizing he was finally willing to not overpay, he readily agreed laughing, without scrutinizing the inherent loophole in the suggestion.

Lin Qi was astounded that such a distinguished young man could pinpoint a gap in the system, a young lord willing to go to such lengths for the sake of others, thinking up numerous excuses just to make sure the other party could earn more money. He seemed so different from those typical young masters from wealthy families she had encountered before; he was the best person she had met to date.

Lin Qi silently praised Shen Dong in her heart. Satisfied with the agreement, he then left with Lin Qi. While she pondered what had just occurred, Shen Dong noticed her preoccupation and inquired,

"You’ve been lost in thought the whole way, not saying a word. Don’t tell me you didn’t find the BBQ tasty tonight and didn’t express it because the owner was there.

"Now that he’s not around, can you give an honest opinion? My recommendations have always been spot on, and you must have tried it just now. Don’t be downcast, what’s the matter?"

After Shen Dong asked this, Lin Qi let out a chuckle, replying, "No, I was just thinking about the work I have to do later. It wasn’t about the BBQ being good or bad; that’s already in the past. Why are you still discussing the taste with me? Besides, going there to eat will be free for me now, so I should take advantage of that more often.

"The food is great, and it won’t cost me a dime, which really helps my get-rich-quick scheme. I should be thanking you; I’ll go eat every night until I bankrupt you or until I never want to see BBQ again." Lin Qi praised herself for her witty response, which deftly addressed the owner’s guilt.

Shen Dong laughed, "Sure, go eat if you want. But don’t come crying to me if you end up so sick of it that you never want BBQ again. Make sure you go, and by the way, help me make it up to the owner."

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