Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot by Beautiful Crescent

Chapter 547: 349 Today the evil wind blows, bringing demons and monsters (3 more updates)

Shen Shuci’s colleague had recommended an internet-famous restaurant that required advance reservations; she had checked out the restaurant’s photos and reviews online—all seemed fine. She had made the reservation and, right after work, the Huo Family car had already been waiting at the usual spot. But upon arriving at the restaurant…

She was somewhat stunned!

The restaurant looked completely different from the photos—there were various rose balloons, heart patterns, and melodious violin music filling the air with romance and warmth. Each table had candle bouquets, and even the napkins on the plates were folded into something resembling a heart shape.

The online pictures had shown a regular, proper restaurant.

But at the venue…

One would think it was a place exclusively for couples.

The whole scene was filled with pink bubbles.

Shen Shuci’s face spelled “awkward” in capital letters.

“Welcome, do you have a reservation?”

Seeing what the restaurant was like, Shen Shuci was hesitant to stay, but someone responded faster, “Yes.”

“Last four digits of the phone number?”

“8055.” Shen Shuci hadn’t expected that he would effortlessly recite the last four digits of her phone number. The waiter then led them in, poured two glasses of lemon water, “You can start by looking at the menu.”

“Thank you.” Shen Shuci browsed the menu while her gaze still scanned the surroundings—it seemed like the place was decorated for Valentine’s Day and never reverted.

All the way, she couldn’t find a topic to talk about and kept insisting that the restaurant was delicious and that she had specifically chosen it, but…

How could it turn out like this.

“Both of you could try our couple’s set meal written at the end of the menu—it’s particularly good value and comes with a complimentary bottle of red wine.”

Shen Shuci grew even more embarrassed…

The waiter was too enthusiastic, overpowering Shen Shuci who gave a wry smile, “We are just ordinary friends, not a couple.”

“It’s fine for friends too. Many best friends come here and order the couple’s set because it is worth it, and there’s no rule saying that a couple’s set must be eaten by a couple, right?”

“Well… Mr. Huo, what do you think?” Shen Shuci was immensely frustrated.

“I’m okay with anything.”

“Miss, the couple’s set meal is really a great deal.” The restaurant had its daily specials, and they often prepared more portions for these dishes, so the waiter naturally promoted them. In the end, Shen Shuci had no choice but to nod in agreement…

The two of them found themselves inexplicably seated in such an environment, ordering a couple’s set meal. When she saw that even the fried eggs were heart-shaped, she almost lost it. Glancing at the person opposite her, he had neatly cut his steak and pushed it toward her without a word.

“Thank you.” Shen Shuci was extremely embarrassed.

all, and gradually, Shen Shuci felt relieved, “How

“Pretty good.”

long as

take this call.” She had arranged to

haven’t had dinner yet, I can come to you.”

“I’m already eating.”

“Then another day.”

…

Shuci returned, he had already finished eating, had put on his coat, and looked like he

“Something came up.”

“Work?”

buttoning up his coat, looking down at her. The man was so tall that

go ahead, I’ll head back after I finish eating.” It was somewhat uneasy for guests to leave halfway through a meal arranged together; Shen Shuci smiled at him, pretending

you back

I drove

her, causing Shen Shuci’s heart to jump as she instinctively looked up at him. The man leaned down slightly, his voice

heart thudded violently against her chest, making

no need to

Shen Shuci stood there for over a minute, her heart seeming to beat even faster than before, until a waiter came over to ask if they were ready to leave, snapping her back

stomach. When she went to pay the bill, the waiter informed her, “That gentleman earlier has already settled the

in her heart. As she drove back home, she noticed the Huo Family’s car following behind her. It didn’t leave until she had parked her car in

at his phone number,

if uttered from a cold person’s mouth, always carry a touch of warmth

me to

it was supposed to be my treat tonight to thank

**

a client. Jiang Jinsang thought she’d be dining out, so he was somewhat surprised to see her come home early

to

them this afternoon and felt there was no need for dinner,” Tang Wan shrugged, heading to

since there is money to be made, we might

launch a co-branded product and insisted on listing You

of course, the female

her profile as a designer, a talented woman. I understand, since nowadays, everyone is selling an image. They offered some suggestions

what happened? How did the talks fail?” Jiang Jinsang

hadn’t even dined together, and

team demanded her name be listed

Jinsang scoffed lightly, “They aren’t looking for collaboration but for

knows that having one’s name first in credits usually garners more recognition, and if it’s a collaboration, usually only the person listed first

outright. I thought we might continue talking over dinner, but there’s no point now. I should have just gone

had the talent, she could just design and produce on her own. Why bother with

You Congrong’s team called twice more to discuss the collaboration. Everyone has their limits, and concerning credit rights, Tang Wan

her refusal clear, but the very next day before she even reached her studio, Chen

agree to collaborate with You