The journey from Hong Kong International Airport to Central traversed a significant portion of Hong Kong, with the convoy eventually coming to a slow stop in front of the International Finance Centre in Central.
This area connects to Hong Kong's commercial heartland, boasting an extensive transportation network, and with Victoria Peak, Hong Kong's most iconic landmark, directly behind it, it is considered the most central and prime location in all of Hong Kong, where even the phrase "every inch of land is an inch of gold" barely describes its value.
As soon as the convoy came to a complete stop, Xiong Kai, from the front passenger seat, immediately opened the car door for Tang Yuan, while security personnel from the other vehicles swiftly swarmed around the Mercedes-Maybach, dispersing to various points to provide Tang Yuan with the most professional and comprehensive protection.
Tang Yuan did not refuse these bodyguards' high-standard security measures, as the social security level in Hong Kong is indeed somewhat different compared to the mainland.
It's always better to be cautious.
After Tang Yuan and Wen Muxue successively exited the car, they walked towards the International Finance Centre, surrounded by the crowd, or more precisely, towards the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong inside the International Finance Centre.
With the respectful welcome of the hotel staff, everyone took the elevator directly to the fourth floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.
Stepping out of the elevator, three elegantly written characters immediately came into Tang Yuan's view.
Dragon View Pavilion!
Clearly, this was where Zhao Haiwei and others were hosting Tang Yuan for dinner tonight.
"Director Tang, when you come to Hong Kong, you must try Dragon View Pavilion."
As the host, Zhao Haiwei was naturally in charge of entertaining today. With a beaming smile, he led the way for Tang Yuan and introduced him, "Dragon View Pavilion's Cantonese cuisine is world-renowned. It is the first Chinese restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin three-star rating and has consistently maintained that Michelin three-star honor. It is also a Black Pearl three-diamond restaurant in China, highly favored by many diners both domestically and internationally."
It was already ten o'clock at night when Tang Yuangot off the plane, and after going through customs, taking the car, and various other matters, the current time was already approaching eleven o'clock.
Normally, Dragon View Pavilion should have already closed at this time, yet as Tang Yuan walked in, the entire Dragon View Pavilion was brightly lit, showing how much thought Zhao Haiwei had put into this meal, and Tang Yuan noticed all of it.
"Manager Zhao, you've gone to great lengths."
Tang Yuan smiled slightly and nodded gently at Zhao Haiwei.
Those simple three words conveyed everything.
Zhao Haiwei, having been in the business world for decades, naturally understood the hidden meaning in Tang Yuan's words, which made his smile even wider, and he secretly marveled.
Speaking is an art. To speak without being explicit, yet still allow others to grasp the meaning, is a certain level of mastery. For Tang Yuan to possess such a level at such a young age must be related to his parents' guidance and his long-standing position of authority.
Thinking of this, Zhao Haiwei's heart tightened, and his regard for Tang Yuan increased by several levels, causing his attitude to become even more respectful.
Led by the Dragon View Pavilion's service staff, Tang Yuan and his group arrived at the private room reserved in advance at Dragon View Pavilion. The 270-degree panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows showcased Hong Kong's brilliant and magnificent city view entirely before Tang Yuan and the others.
Inside the private room, besides the Dragon View Pavilion's staff, there were only Tang Yuan, Wen Muxue, Xiao Yayue, and Zhao Haiwei, a total of eight people, spread out around the large round table.
After everyone was seated, Xiao Yayue, who was to Tang Yuan's right, handed two room cards to Tang Yuan and said, "Tang Zong, these are the rooms Manager Zhao prepared for you, the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Sea View Suite. The rooms are directly above Dragon View Pavilion, so after dinner, you can go directly to the suite to rest."
Upon hearing this, Tang Yuan took the room cards without saying much more.
"Director Tang, would you like to have some wine?"
Zhao Haiwei, sitting directly opposite Tang Yuan, tentatively asked Tang Yuan.
Tang Yuan heard this and his gaze swept over Wu Hongfei and the others, seeing a hint of eagerness on their faces, immediately realizing that these people were fond of drinking.
Having slept for a full two hours on the plane, Tang Yuan was now full of energy. Since Wu Hongfei and the others wanted to drink, as their boss, he naturally didn't need to dampen his subordinates' spirits. So, he nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Manager Zhao, just arrange it as you see fit."
"Good, good, good."
Zhao Haiwei repeated several "goods" in a row, then called the waiter over and directly ordered four bottles of 2010 vintage red wine from the Premier Cru of Amourascia Estate.
Wen Muxue, who was currently browsing the menu, happened to see the wine list page. Her gaze subconsciously searched for the red wine Zhao Haiwei mentioned. When she saw the price of that red wine, she couldn't help but secretly gasp.
It was hard to imagine that a casual bottle of red wine could be worth 53,000 hong kong dollars. Although it was in hong kong dollars, the exchange rate between hong kong dollars and RMB is only about 1.1, meaning that even when converted to RMB, the price of this bottle of red wine would still be over 50,000 yuan.
The enchanting, dazzling city view, the private dining service of a Michelin three-star restaurant, the exquisite delicacies meticulously prepared by top chefs, and the expensive red wine comparable to liquid gold…
Wen Muxue was just a girl from an ordinary family; the world before her eyes was completely different from the world she grew up in.
Now, she held a ticket to a new world in her hand.
It was just that the price of this ticket was a bit high for her.
Wen Muxue's gaze inadvertently fell on the sea view suite room card to Tang Yuan's right. She gently bit her tempting red lips.
At this moment, she had already made her final decision.
"Bang!"
With the crisp sound of the cork popping, the nearly 50,000-yuan bottle of red wine was officially opened.
The noble and beautiful ruby-colored liquid slowly flowed down the crystal-clear glass wall into the stemmed glass, with a wonderful, mellow aroma that was rich and captivating.
The Dragon View Pavilion's service staff poured wine for Tang Yuan and the others one by one.
"Want to drink some?" Just as the Dragon View Pavilion's service staff approached Wen Muxue with the red wine bottle, Tang Yuan turned his gaze to Wen Muxue and said gently, "There's no need to be reserved. Here, you have the right to simply say no."
Upon hearing Tang Yuan's last sentence, that unprecedented sense of security once again filled Wen Muxue's heart, and at the same time, she felt Tang Yuan's respect and chivalry.
In the past, at certain dinner gatherings with men present, Wen Muxue had always abstained from alcohol because she was well aware of the allure her beauty held for men, so she needed to always maintain a clear mind.
However, for Wen Muxue, who had just made her decision, maintaining too clear a mind was not a good thing. She needed a little bit of a "tipsy" feeling, and this feeling was precisely what alcohol could provide. So, facing Tang Yuan's protection, she shook her head and softly said, "I'd like to drink a little…"