1994: From a young man from a small town to a second-generation resident of Shanghai

When Chen Yong returned to the dormitory, Liu Chong, Guo Wei, and Wang Shouheng were still there.

"Aren't you going out to play?"

Liu Chong, slightly drunk, said, "I can't go on anymore, my stomach is too full. I can't play anymore."

"Squad leader, you're back too."

"I brought back the National Day gifts for you. I have to go out again soon. I'm going home tonight, so please help me distribute the gifts to the other students."

Chen Yong often went home to stay, so no one found it strange.

This also has its advantages; even if you go out on a date with a girl, you won't be exposed.

Chen Yong's car is parked at the school. He doesn't usually drive it; he only goes to check on it when he needs to.

This way, his classmates won't find out as much as possible that although he arrived at school in a Mercedes, he drives one all the time. If some of his classmates find out, they'll be in trouble.

He's just too kind.

The car pulled up to the school gate and hid in the shadows.

The agreed time with Yao Jing was to meet at the school gate at ten o'clock.

When Chen Yong arrived, it was already past ten o'clock.

At this time, the campus was very quiet.

Those who were supposed to go out and open their doors have already booked rooms.

Those who stay at school are mostly single and wouldn't be out at this time.

A dozen minutes later, slightly later than the agreed time, a beautiful, tall woman with permed, fluffy hair finally appeared in Chen Yong's field of vision.

Yao Jing wore a refreshing satin slip dress with a deep V-neck, perfectly combining innocence and allure. The dress hugged her waist and hips, extending all the way to her thighs. The fabric clung tightly to her skin, creating a taut feel and giving a seamless visual impact.

Without elaborate jewelry, the mere lines of her body and the curves of her figure are enough to captivate the souls of young people under the dim light.

A ribbon was wrapped around her slender neck, hanging down naturally, perfectly concealing the mysterious valley of her deep V-neck.

When Chen Yong saw Yao Jing, he turned on the car lights, shining them brightly on the woman.

Yao Jing reached out to block the glaring light and looked over. Who was being so inconsiderate?

I was surprised to see that it was a junior from my school, and then I noticed the car was a Mercedes!

A look of surprise immediately appeared on his face, and he walked towards the Mercedes.

"Junior, it's you! Why did you drive a Mercedes? Where did you rent it from?"

Chen Yong opened the car door for her, saying, "Why do you assume I rented it, and not that it's mine?"

"No way, you're only a freshman and you're already driving a Mercedes. Your junior must be a rich kid."

It was a wonderful surprise. She had known Chen Yong before and had met him a few times. She thought he was a talented and handsome junior, so she wanted to get to know him better.

She took the initiative to invite him to dinner and dressed herself up so beautifully; she was actually giving Chen Yong a lot of face.

As long as Chen Yong performs adequately tonight, she can continue to develop the relationship. Unexpectedly, Chen Yong immediately played his trump card, picking her up in a Mercedes-Benz.

Yao Jing felt valued, and the small detail of opening the door pleased her, which raised her opinion of Chen Yong to a new level.

"You look so beautiful today, senior."

Yao Jing's outfit suited his taste perfectly; any man would like a female college student dressed like that.

"Weren't you pretty before? You're just saying that."

"My previous beauty was largely due to the stage presence, which created a sense of distance. Now, observing my senior up close, I find she's even more beautiful than on stage."

Yao Jing was pleased by his words; her chest heaved as she laughed, which was incredibly alluring.

"Junior, you drove here, have you already decided where to eat?"

"The International Hotel on Huanghe Road."

…………

This is Chen Yong's third visit to the Huanghe Road International Hotel.

He came with different beautiful women on his first two visits, and the third time was the same.

Even the waiters at the door recognized Chen Yong. There was no way around it; he was handsome and accompanied by beautiful women, so it was hard for anyone not to remember him.

The waiter thought to himself, "This guy is really something. He's come three times, and each time he's brought a different beautiful woman. If I could date one of those gorgeous women, I'd be living the dream."

The waiter assumed Chen Yong must be a rich second-generation heir, arriving in a Mercedes; how could he be poor?

"Sir, would you like me to park your car?"

Thank you.

The two got out of the car and walked into the International Hotel together.

"The waiters here even offer to help with parking. This is my first time at such a nice restaurant. I'd only been here with friends before."

"This restaurant is currently the best in Shanghai. The atmosphere is great, the drinks are good, and that's about it."

The waitress led them to a very private room with a beautiful view of the city at night.

"The view from here is amazing, the atmosphere is incredible, and having a meal with such a beautiful view is like stepping into the pinnacle of life. It must be pretty expensive, so let's not order anything too pricey later. My senior's living expenses come first; after this meal, we'll have to be careful with our food for the next month."

Yao Jing meant that she wanted to split the bill and not take advantage of her junior.

As for whether he was sincere, Chen Yong couldn't be sure. He was definitely going to have the meal, and he wanted to enjoy it.

I held back when I had hot pot and drank with my classmates before.

Now he ordered another bottle of Lafite red wine, deliberately without telling Yao Jing the price.

Yao Jing took the initiative to ask how much a bottle of red wine cost.

"Senior, all we need to do today is eat and drink to our hearts' content. Why worry about how much money we have?"

"That won't do. We're still students, and you're spending your family's money. It's too expensive."

But the wine boy had already opened the red wine and placed it aside, wrapped in ice to let it breathe.

Yao Jing opened the menu and saw that a bottle of Lafite wine cost more than 10,000 yuan. This price was far beyond her means, and she definitely couldn't afford to split the bill. She was afraid she would even owe her junior money.

"This is too expensive. Eating out with my junior has really opened my eyes."

Yao Jing's family is considered well-off. Both her parents work in Hangzhou and have stable jobs. She has been attending art training classes since she was a child.

But this was the first time she had ever witnessed life in high society.

"I've eaten at this restaurant twice with my family before, and I really enjoyed their red wine. You can try it with the steak later, senior."

When it comes to steak, Yao Jing seems to know a little about it. "Shouldn't steak be best when it's medium-well?"

"Actually, well-done is also good, but it really tests the chef's skill, otherwise it's easy to overcook it. Of course, if you're not satisfied, you can send it back and have them redo it; that's an unspoken perk of dining at a fancy restaurant."

This was the first time Yao Jing had ever heard of sending something back for a makeover if she wasn't satisfied with it.

Just then, the steak that was served was well-done. Chen Yong took a bite and felt that the texture was not good. "Waiter, this steak is overcooked. Please make me a new one."

The waiter came over, asked a few questions, and then, to Yao Jing's surprise, took away the steak that had just been served.

"They actually made them redo it?"

"Senior, try yours. Are you satisfied? It's such an expensive steak, you definitely have to make sure you get the best of it."

A dozen minutes later, the waiter brought over two steaks. "I'm sorry, sir, for the inconvenience caused to you and madam. We have prepared two steaks for you. Please enjoy your meal. If you are not satisfied, please let me know."

Yao Jing was completely shocked. An expensive steak was returned for remake, and because it affected the meal, two extra portions were sent over.

While waiting for her food, she barely touched the steak in front of her; it had gotten cold.

The decanted red wine was then poured into stemmed glasses by the same waiter.

"Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

While drinking, Yao Jing took the opportunity to observe Chen Yong.

This junior is not only talented, but also financially strong. It feels like an illusion. Can I really meet such an outstanding junior?

Judging from the junior's current situation, he probably doesn't have a girlfriend yet.

Yao Jing couldn't bear to waste the wine, which cost over ten thousand yuan a bottle, so she drank an extra glass.

After two glasses of red wine, she reached the limit of what a woman can drink—enough to drink, but also just enough to get a little tipsy.

A man can drink two glasses of red wine and still remain clear-headed.

After their candlelight dinner, Chen Yong said to Yao Jing, who was already drunk, "Senior, it's midnight now, where should we go?"

The dormitory was already closed at midnight.

Many college students, when spending the night out with their girlfriends for the first time, use the excuse that it's too late and they can't go back to their dorms, so they have to make do with spending the night outside.

What followed was simply, unintentionally, becoming familiar with the plot.

Chen Yong, using a familiar script, still managed to eat with ease.