Zhu Suosuo's expression softened after hearing this.
"Well, I see you haven't eaten much here. How about I treat you to some more? I know I'm disturbing your meal," Yao Bin said apologetically.
"Mr. Yao, you're too kind! Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have been scammed by that Chef Ma." Zhu Suosuo said with a smile, and she did not refuse Yao Bin's invitation to dinner.
Yao Bin then called over Manager Da Tang and asked him to arrange another table, as he didn't have the habit of eating other people's leftovers.
The lobby manager quickly went down to handle it, and it was ready in no time.
"Mr. Yao, the dishes have been served exactly as you requested. Is there anything else I can do for you?"
"Um, Miss Suo Suo, is there anything else you need?"
"That's all, that's all! This is already very good."
Zhu Suosuo quickly waved her hand, saying that this was already more than enough, and asking for more dishes would be going too far! Seeing this, the manager wisely left. After her anger subsided, Zhu Suosuo had calmed down and regained her usual shrewdness.
"Don't be so polite. Don't call me Mr. Yao. Just call me Brother Bin. I'm 29 this year, so I'm a few years older than you. It's not like I'm at a disadvantage!" Yao Bin said to Zhu Suosuo.
"Brother Bin, hello! Then I won't stand on ceremony with you." Zhu Suosuo grinned, revealing her pink gums, expressing her cheerful and outgoing personality.
The two then chatted casually. When the topic turned to Zhu Suosuo's previous job, although she spoke fluently, the flickering in her eyes betrayed her unease.
Perhaps she did do some work in reality, but definitely not for a long time, and the show didn't explain it much, otherwise she wouldn't have fallen for Master Ma's tricks.
We didn't say anything more meaningful, since today was just about getting to know each other.
The meal was finished quickly, and Yao Bin went to pay the bill and also signed up for a membership. This place even said that non-members couldn't dine there, which was really something.
Yao Bin casually asked, "Miss Suo Suo, where do you live? It's so late, let me take you home!"
Zhu Suosuo's expression was somewhat unnatural. She lived in her uncle's house in a dirty and chaotic old alleyway, so naturally she didn't want Yao Bin to drive her home. She politely declined, saying:
"No need, Brother Bin, I can go back by myself. Thank you!"
Yao Bin didn't take it to heart, wondering if Zhu Suosuo was being reserved or what, and he didn't bother with it anymore.
"Alright, take care on your way back! I'm heading back now." With that, Yao Bin walked towards the parking lot, found his Porsche, got in, and sped away. He wasn't some sycophant, was he? Why would he go out of his way to fawn over Zhu Suosuo?
Zhu Suosuo was a little dumbfounded. She was just being reserved! How could you be like this, leaving without a word, without any gentlemanly manners? Look at women like this, you just refused Yao Bin's offer to take you home, and now you're blaming him.
Zhu Suosuo stomped her foot and prepared to flag down a car to go home.
"Mr. Yao, Ms. Zhu"
Before Zhu Suosuo could leave, the owner of Yiyuan ran out of the shop and called out to her, "Hey, where's Mr. Yao? Has he already left?"
Zhu Suosuo looked at the boss curiously and said, "Brother Bin has already left. Is there anything I can help you with?"
The owner of Yiyuan said apologetically:
"Ms. Zhu, there was a slight unpleasantness today, it was all my fault for not thinking things through. I put some butter and crab roe gift boxes in the trunk, please take them home, have a good taste, and then share them with your family!"
Of course, he was doing it out of respect for Yao Bin; otherwise, who does Zhu Suosuo think he is?
"Boss, isn't this a bit inappropriate? Why don't you just give it to Brother Bin?" Zhu Suosuo was somewhat reluctant. She knew those gift boxes were quite valuable, and she was certain the boss was doing this because of Yao Bin.
"Miss Zhu, are you unwilling to forgive me? Mr. Yao is too. I see you are waiting for a car here, right? We have a private car service at Yiyuan. I'll have him take you home. Mr. Yao is my black card customer."
That's why the owner of Yiyuan is so attentive; otherwise, he wouldn't have time to chat with her.
"Okay, thank you, boss!" Zhu Suosuo finally agreed, because it was indeed difficult to wait for a car now.
Then a VIP van from Yiyuan drove up and stopped in front of Zhu Suosuo. The owner of Yiyuan personally opened the car door and greeted Zhu Suosuo warmly:
"Miss Zhu, the car is here."
Zhu Suosuo then got into the car and thanked the boss. She thought to herself that the previous driver, Master Ma, hadn't received such treatment here. This time, it probably wasn't an act.
Besides, there's no need for that.
Zhu Suosuo returned to the alley with a conflicted expression. After entering the house, she distributed some of the gift boxes to her uncle and aunt. Her aunt said sarcastically, "These must have been sent by Mr. Ma."
Zhu Suosuo looked embarrassed and didn't know how to answer. Could she say that Master Ma was a fraud, and that many neighbors saw him come to pick her up, so it wouldn't be surprising if her aunt knew?
"Yes, Auntie, I'm feeling a little unwell, so I'm going to bed. You guys should try this crab, it's quite delicious." After saying that, she immediately ran back to her little house.
Looking at Zhu Suosuo's retreating figure, Luo Jiaming felt even more miserable. His goddess, whom he had secretly loved for many years, was about to be snatched away by someone else. He had an expression on his face as if his father had died. As for what kind of crabs to eat, he had long forgotten about it.
"Jiaming, there are plenty of good women out there. A woman like Zhu Suosuo dresses up all day long and is always thinking about running away. You can't hold onto a woman like that," Mother Luo said earnestly.
Luo Jiaming ignored his mother and just stared blankly. He kept thinking about why Suo Suo didn't like him, and then he simply locked himself in his room. What was the point of eating?
"Jiaming, Jiaming! You should at least eat something before you talk," Luo's mother called out. Zhu Suosuo, who was inside the small house, naturally heard their voices and was lost in thought.
He quickly took out his phone and sent a message to Yao Bin.
"Brother Bin, thank you for treating me to dinner today. Oh, and the owner of Yiyuan even gave me a gift box. It's just that you left too early." After sending this message, Zhu Suosuo had been eagerly awaiting Yao Bin's reply.
Unfortunately, Yao Bin is busy getting a spa treatment right now, he doesn't have time for this! The more you care about a woman like Zhu Suosuo, the less likely you are to get a good result. Besides, Yao Bin isn't a simp, he doesn't need to pay any attention to her.
An hour later, Zhu Suosuo saw that Yao Bin still hadn't replied to her message, and she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. In the past, all the boys around her would revolve around her, so why was it different with Yao Bin? Maybe he was busy right now?