The Rich Man's Life Begins with a Comeback

Chapter 41 Inescapable Fate (Please Read On)
Under the warm yellow soft light, three chefs stood in front of the worktable, concentrating on preparing the dishes, while four service staff stood near the door of the private room, ready to serve at any time.

"Mr. Gu, Ms. Jiang, would you like some drinks to accompany your meal?"

Bai Mingze bowed slightly and asked Gu Heng and Jiang Ruan in a low voice.

"Want something to drink?"

Gu Heng turned his head to look at Jiang Ruan.

"I'm fine with anything..."

Although Jiang Ruan is four years older than Gu Heng, she always feels like the younger one in front of him, and the initiative in their communication is completely controlled by him.

"Then drink less."

Gu Heng looked at Bai Mingze again and said with a smile, "Please don't give me too high a prescription, thank you, Master Bai."

"Ok."

Bai Mingze smiled and responded. Then he gave a few instructions to his apprentice, who quickly brought out the prepared cups from under the counter.

There are two large square boxes in total, and each large square box contains twenty-five small squares, all of which are filled with wine glasses of different colors and styles.

Although they are all different, each one is as exquisite as a work of art.

Under the light, it all shimmered with a soft glow.

"Mr. Gu, Ms. Jiang, these are all KAGAMI Edo Kiriko sake glasses. You may choose any of them."

Bai Mingze gestured to Gu Heng and Jiang Ruan.

As one of the pinnacles of sakeware, the sheer number of KAGAMI Edo Kiriko bottles on display before Gu Heng and Jiang Ruan was indeed quite impressive.

You should know that these are the wine glasses inside these small squares.

Any one of them costs anywhere from five thousand to tens of thousands.

The total value of the wine glasses in these two large boxes is roughly equivalent to that of a Mercedes-Benz E300.

"I want this."

Gu Heng feigned composure and chose a crystal-yellow wine glass for himself.

"Then I'll take this one."

After seeing Gu Heng finish choosing, Jiang Ruan immediately picked out a sea-blue wine glass that was the same style as Gu Heng's but a different color.

Upon learning of their choices, Bai Mingze's apprentice immediately took the two wine glasses out of the small compartment and carefully washed them.

"Chairman Gu, Ms. Jiang, the first drink I've served you is from Hana-Kaoru, a top-tier sake brand under the Sudo Honke family."

Bai Mingze took out a bottle with a yellow outer packaging from the dazzling array of wine cabinets behind him. He introduced it to Gu Heng and Jiang Ruan while pouring wine into their glasses.

At the same time, Bai Mingze's two apprentices prepared exquisite dishes and wines, which were then respectfully presented to the two of them.

Inkfish and sea urchin, sea urchin and scallop hand rolls, abalone simmered in wine, rock oysters in vinegar jelly, snow crab, monkfish liver...

The most expensive set menu in a normal dinner session usually includes a maximum of six appetizers and drinks.

But when it came to Gu Heng and Jiang Ruan, the appetizers and dishes came one after another, as if there was no end to it.

Two people dine, seven people serve.

Such treatment was something Jiang Ruan had never experienced before in her life.

"President Gu, they were all calling you Chairman Gu just now..."

After finishing several dishes and drinks, Jiang Ruan finally couldn't help but ask Gu Heng, "Are you the owner of Sushi Cloud Omakase?"

“It’s not just Sushi Cloud Omakase.”

Gu Heng gently shook his head and answered truthfully, "I am the owner of the entire Zhencui Group. Sushi Omakase is just one of the six major brands under the Zhencui Group."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruan's beautiful eyes widened involuntarily.

Zhencui Group?

Chairman!
Jiang Ruan works in the high-end car sales and service industry, so she has some experience with high-end places like Beichun.

Zhencui Group is a well-known catering giant throughout the entire province of Jilin.

A multi-millionaire? NO!

Billionaire!

Seeing such a young billionaire, Jiang Ruan's gaze towards Gu Heng became somewhat dazed for a moment.

"Chairman Gu, Miss Jiang, our first main course today is mackerel sushi."

"The flesh of the mackerel has a high water content, and its texture is usually more tender than other fish. It is delicious to eat directly without any dipping sauce."

After enjoying appetizers and drinks for half an hour, we finally moved on to the main course.

Chef Bai Mingze washed his hands and handed over two servings of sushi, while briefly introducing them to Gu Heng and Jiang Ruan.

"Try it."

Gu Heng smiled at Jiang Ruan, then extended his right hand and took the mackerel sushi from Bai Mingze.

Put the whole thing in your mouth and chew it slightly between your lips and teeth.

The sweetness and tenderness of the mackerel instantly filled Gu Heng's mouth.

"Dong dong dong..."

Just as Gu Heng and Jiang Ruan began to enjoy the main course, a few soft knocks sounded from inside the private room.

Upon hearing this, Gu Heng raised his eyebrows slightly.

However, he did not react at all, and continued to chew the food in his mouth slowly until he swallowed it all. Then he slowly picked up a wet wipe to wipe his mouth before he said, "Come in."

Only after receiving a signal from Gu Heng did the two service staff standing at the door of the private room dare to take any action and quickly opened the sliding door.

When the door to the private room opened, Wu Tao, the restaurant's general manager, was standing outside, sweating profusely. He bent over and immediately came to Gu Heng, his expression showing panic and fear.

"Chairman Gu, I am General Manager Wu Tao."

"I didn't know you were coming today. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Wu Tao bent down to sit at the same level as Gu Heng. Looking at Gu Heng, who was calmly and leisurely enjoying his food, his heart was about to jump out of his throat.

"It seems Manager Wu is in a good mood for drinking tonight."

Gu Heng smelled the strong scent of alcohol emanating from Wu Tao. He turned to look at Wu Tao, his face seemingly smiling, but his eyes were slightly cold: "Manager Wu, would you like to sit down and have a couple more drinks together?"

"Don't dare."

Wu Tao waved his hands repeatedly, wiping his sweat as he said, "Chairman Gu, please let me explain. Tonight is a senior member of my family's birthday celebration. I initially just wanted to go and take a look, but I never expected..."

Did you ask Qi Min for leave?

Before Wu Tao could finish speaking, Gu Heng interrupted his long speech.

"Chairman Gu, I..."

Wu Tao looked embarrassed and wanted to explain further.

"answer my question."

Gu Heng interrupted the other party again.

"without……"

Wu Tao opened his mouth, but finally lowered his head and responded.

"Go out."

Gu Heng didn't look at Wu Tao again. He turned his head back to Bai Mingze in front of him and instructed again, "Manager Xu, call Qi Min and Fan Hong and tell them to come see me immediately."

"Yes."

Xu Liang, who was standing at the edge of the doorway, glanced at Wu Tao's face, which looked like a pig's liver, and then responded.

Upon hearing this, Wu Tao looked at Gu Heng, who had already resumed eating, and knew that he was doomed this time. He staggered and walked out of the private room in a daze...

P.S.: There will be two more chapters at noon for all you big shots. A new week, let's aim for the top 15 on the overall new book chart, let's go warriors!

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