The woman companion next to him, looking at Su Qi's handsome face, compared it with her own greasy man with a fat head and big ears, was so jealous she almost went mad.
If I had money, I'd find one like that too!
However, she didn't dare to say it out loud, and instead replied with a strange tone, "Yeah, once she gets a beating from society, she'll know the importance of a man's substance."
Su Qi heard every single word of these sarcastic remarks.
It seems having a strong Divine Sense has its disadvantages.
Therefore.
To avoid affecting his mood, Su Qi chose to control the range of his Divine Sense.
After all.
One can't just drag people out and give them a beating just because they say a few words.
The basic etiquette of a Transmigrator must still be maintained.
"Oh, so it seems our Su the Great Scholar will soon take me to roam the Wilderness."
"So-so."
"I reckon when you come back after learning, you'll prepare a grand feast with King-level Fierce Beast's meat for me."
"Alright, I'll be waiting."
The two exchanged a knowing smile, being so familiar with one another, such conversations were nothing out of the ordinary.
Jiang Qingwei smiled brightly, not caring whether Su Qi's words contained any element of boasting, but rather seeing Su Qi regaining the 'who else but me' confidence he had during his school days.
She was genuinely happy.
Others, however, were different. The diners around were so embarrassed by Su Qi's boasting that their toes could practically dig out a three-bedroom and a living room.
One moment he said he just dealt with a Commander Level Fierce Beast, the next he wants to catch a King Level Fierce Beast as a meal.
Is boasting all it takes to chase after girls nowadays!?
The most annoying thing is.
That pretty girl actually seemed to believe it.
The fat middle-aged man, who had been paying attention to this side, was utterly flustered, internally exclaiming: "No, are young girls these days so easily deceived? If it's about boasting, I could do it too!"
For a moment, the restaurant's atmosphere turned bizarre.
Jiang Qingwei didn't notice the strange gazes of the people around her, completely lost in the sweetness of their little world.
"Su Qi, have a look at what you'd like to eat; some of the ingredients here are great supplements for the Transcendent, you know."
"Testing my understanding of Fierce Beasts, are we?"
"Dare not." Jiang Qingwei stuck out her tongue.
"You choose then, as long as it tastes good." Su Qi slid the menu back.
Now that he's reached Control Level, ordinary level beast meat doesn't do much for him, but meat from Commander Level and above beasts is frightfully expensive.
So, it's best to let Jiang Qingwei order something casually.
Jiang Qingwei thought Su Qi was embarrassed.
Thus, she ordered some beast meat ingredients that are more beneficial for an Awakening Level One.
For the Transcendent, higher-level beast meat does not necessarily mean better results.
Low-level Transcendents eating high-level beast meat have reduced absorption efficiency.
Su Qi saw the dishes Jiang Qingwei ordered.
He also knew Jiang Qingwei thought he was still at Awakening Level One, but he didn't correct her.
After all... it saves a bit of money.
In no time, a series of attractive waitresses started bringing in dishes.
The rare dishes bubbled hotly, releasing a fragrance that was mouthwatering just from the smell.
Zhongding Jade Banquet Hall, truly lives up to its name; one must find time to bring the family here for a meal.
Su Qi thought to himself, then invited Jiang Qingwei to dig in.
The sunlight poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a golden outline around Jiang Qingwei, even the fine hairs on the side of her cheek by her ear looked tender under the light.
It must be said.
The combination of beauty and delicious food truly increases one's appetite.
Unlike Jiang Qingwei's delicate way of eating, Su Qi devoured the food in large mouthfuls, a sign of respect for the cuisine.
This place is quite nice, Dou Dou, that little glutton, would surely like it.
And Su Qi's unsophisticated manners, in the eyes of the fat middle-aged man, made him disdainfully remark, "A glance tells me this pretty boy is from the lower class, surely that ignorant girl will end up paying the bill."
He confidently bet this with his companion.
Having obliterated a large table of food, Su Qi showed a satisfied expression.
Seeing this, Jiang Qingwei raised her hand to call the waiter for the bill.
Unexpectedly, Su Qi stopped her, "It's a farewell feast, of course, I'll treat."
"But..."
"No buts, or are you saying once you return from the Holy City, you won't want to treat me back?"
Jiang Qingwei hesitated for a moment; seeing Su Qi's insistence, she had to relent.
The waiter brought the bill, announcing the price—130,000.
It's about as much as his scholarship from Awakening, but it was worth it; besides, having reached Control Level, this sum wasn't much.
As he reached for his bank card.
The fat middle-aged man not far away was very surprised.
This was entirely different from what he had guessed; a pretty boy full of lies, with rude table manners, actually offered to pay!?
While he was in shock, the waiter noticed another card in Su Qi's hand, and his expression instantly changed.
"Sir, may I take a look at that card?"
"This one?" Su Qi pulled out the Black Gold Card the waiter was indicating and handed it over.
The elegant woman had said that consuming at any business under the Xu Family would grant the greatest discount.
Could it be that.
This Zhongding Jade Banquet Hall is a Xu Family enterprise?
Quite the coincidence.
The waiter held the Black Gold Card carefully and said cautiously, "Sir, this is our most prestigious VIP card, and we need to verify it."
He added quickly, for fear of offending the guest: "Don't get me wrong, it's not that I'm doubting your identity; it's just that every use of a VIP card needs to be entered into the system."
Su Qi nodded, allowing the waiter to take the Black Gold Card away.
After all, that beautiful lady didn't seem like the kind who would give him a fake; even if it couldn't be used, it's just over a hundred thousand.
The moment Su Qi took out the Black Gold Card.
A flicker of surprise passed through Jiang Qingwei's eyes. She recognized the card; her grandfather had one, the most premium VIP card issued by the Xu Family.
Since when had Su Qi become involved with the Xu Family?
This thought merely flashed across Jiang Qingwei's mind before she returned to normal. She's not one to dig too deeply.
On the other side.
The waiter, holding the Black Gold Card, hurriedly found the duty manager.
Every Black Gold Card has a unique serial number, and the duty manager recognized the card with just a glance, "Madam is here for a meal? Just register it."
"Not Madam."
"Oh? If not Madam, then who? Can't you finish your sentences?" The duty manager asked puzzledly.
The waiter was sweating profusely and said, biting his teeth, "It's a young man, not sure if he's Madam's..."
Snap!
The duty manager slapped the waiter's head, interrupting his words, "Don't think I don't know how you all gossip about Madam behind her back."
"These things can be joked about privately, but once brought to the surface, do you not want to work in the Ninth District anymore!"
The waiter couldn't help but grumble internally.
You can't blame me; Madam, although in her forties, still looks like a twenty-something girl, and when she's with Second Master Xu, they're more like father and daughter.
After twenty years of marriage, it was only a few years back that she gave birth to a daughter.
It's hard not to speculate.
And on top of that, the one holding Madam's exclusive VIP card is a young man who's devilishly handsome.
"I'm just not sure, which is why I'm here to report." The waiter said, feeling wronged.
The duty manager saw the waiter's earnest look.
He gave him an annoyed look, then took a fruit platter out.
Soon.
The returning duty manager couldn't help but feel waves of astonishment within.
That young man's appearance...
Even someone as mature and stable as him felt that only such looks could match Madam!
"Don't make a scene, I'll confirm with Second Master." The duty manager warned the waiter with a stern look, then began dialing the boss Xu Zhecheng's phone.
"Boss, I need to confirm something with you, has Madam's Black Gold Card gone missing by any chance?"