She let out a sigh of relief and saw two waiters standing by the door. She said softly, "The two people inside are very important VIPs. You two better watch yourselves and don't make any mistakes, or I'll skin you alive!"
The two repeatedly said they dared not, and would definitely be very careful.
Upon arriving at the general manager's office, Li Rongrong saw a plump middle-aged man sitting in her office chair, a happy smile on his face, like that of an innocent young girl.
"Brother Li, you're here!" Li Rongrong walked over, snuggled up to the man, hooked her arms around his neck, and whispered.
Xiong Li smelled the familiar scent and felt a body leaning closer. He reached out and put his arm around her slender waist, groping her body as he said, "So, have you found out where they came from? Are they playing dirty tricks or legitimate business?"
Li Rongrong blushed, pressed down on Xiong Li's mischievous hands, and pleaded, "Brother Li, stop! The important matter is more important!"
"Fine, tell me all about that person. I'll deal with you, you little vixen, after I'm done with this!"
Xiong Li thought for a moment, then withdrew his right hand and rubbed it twice on the black stockings on her thigh.
"Ouch! Brother Li is so mean! He got my stockings dirty!"
Li Rongrong gave a soft snort, stood up, took some tissues from the table, wiped the wound several times, and then stopped.
After a while, she calmed herself down, took a deep breath, sat back on Xiong Li's lap, and said solemnly, "The car owner is a young man. He said his surname is Xiao. He looks to be only in his twenties. He is handsome, like Pan An. He is dressed simply, but in a low-key yet luxurious way. He has a shaved head and a reserved temperament. You can't tell his background."
"The woman following behind him was even younger, probably a virgin of fifteen or sixteen. Her left cheek was wrapped in gauze. She was pretty and dressed rather plainly. They were supposed to be siblings, but they didn't look like it. She was probably a student who hadn't experienced anything like this before!"
"That guy surnamed Xiao is quite cautious; he speaks very carefully and doesn't seem like a fledgling bird!"
"I haven't had time to probe for the rest of the information yet!"
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Chapter 26 Mutual Praise
Xiao Qiang looked at the decorations in the private room somewhat timidly and whispered, "Brother, is this the most upscale hotel in Linjiang City? It's decorated very luxuriously and looks very comfortable!"
"I'm afraid it won't be cheap to have a meal here?" she asked after a moment's hesitation.
Xiao Ning said, "Rongcheng is the only five-star hotel in Linjiang County. It's a reflection of our city's image. If it's too bad, it will be a disgrace to Linjiang. Don't you think that makes sense?"
"As for the cost of living, it's just so-so, nowhere near as good as Yuhang!"
After listening, Xiao Qiang blinked, nodded as if she understood, and said nothing more.
Just then, a ringtone sounded, and Xiao Qiang took out her phone from her pocket and answered it with a swipe.
"Qiangqiang, where are you? Your dad and I arrived at the hospital, but the nurse said you've already been discharged!"
Li Shufang's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone.
Xiao Qiang's eyes widened. Oh no! She forgot to call her parents after being discharged from the hospital. Thinking of this, she chuckled and said, "Mom, my brother and I just got out of the hospital and went to the Rongcheng International Hotel for dinner!"
"Rongcheng International Hotel? Why go to such a high-end place? Wouldn't a meal there cost thousands or even tens of thousands of yuan?"
Li Shufang exclaimed, "No! Have you gone in yet? Come out quickly! It's too expensive! One meal inside costs as much as a month's salary for both your father and me!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qiang couldn't help but look at Xiao Ning with a questioning gaze.
Xiao Ning reached out and took her phone, then said to the other end of the TV, "Auntie, it's me, Xiao Ning. Have you had lunch yet? Why don't you take a taxi over and we can eat together?"
"Oh, it's Ningning! No, no, I've already cooked dinner at home. I'm going back with your uncle soon, so I don't want to trouble you!"
Li Shufang quickly declined.
Xiao Ning paused for a moment, then said, "Alright then, ride your bikes carefully on the road. I'll take Qiangqiang back to the countryside after we finish eating!"
Li Shufang said, "Okay, don't let Qiangqiang go to school these few days. Your uncle has already talked to the homeroom teacher. She can go to school in a few days before the final exams!"
Girls care about their reputation, and fearing that Xiao Qiang would be hurt by gossip, she discussed it with her husband Xiao Xiaojun and specially asked the school for leave.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ning quickly realized the connection and agreed, "Okay, Auntie, I understand. I'll be careful!"
In fact, after Xiao Qiang took the Nine-Turn Bear Snake Pill, her facial injuries were completely healed in less than a week.
However, this matter was too fantastical and unscientific, so Xiao Ning naturally wouldn't say it. Moreover, given the protective nature of Li Shufang and her husband, he readily agreed.
As for any supernatural phenomena that may occur, that's a medical miracle. The doctors at the hospital are highly skilled, so what does it have to do with me, Xiao Ning?
After hanging up the phone and handing it back to Xiao Qiang, Xiao Ning clapped her hands and said, "See, it's done! Sometimes changing the subject can cleverly defuse an awkward situation!"
"Yeah, bro, you're a sure thing!"
Xiao Qiang gave a thumbs up, full of praise.
As they were talking, there was a knock on the door of the private room, and two waiters came in carrying dishes. Soon, eight plates were placed on the table.
Papaya stewed with snow frog, braised goose feet in abalone sauce, Ah Yat abalone, steamed grouper, royal bird's nest, blanched geoduck, Australian lobster, blanched bok choy.
The menu features a large number of dishes, but the portions are very small, giving it a refined feel.
Two waiters bowed, and one of them said, "Sir/Madam, is there anything else you need?"
Xiao Ning waved his hand: "You guys go out first, I'll call you if I need anything!"
"Enjoy your meal, sir and madam!"
The two waiters bowed again, left the private room, and closed the door.
Xiao Ning stood up, placed a bowl of papaya in front of Xiao Qiang, and said, "Come on, Qiangqiang, try their snow frog, it's very nourishing!"
Although Xiao Qiang had never eaten these dishes before, she accepted them all without hesitation and ate them without any restraint.
Although she wasn't used to Cantonese food, she still enjoyed it immensely.