Chapter 204: Supermarket Owner (2nd Update)
Chapter 204: Chapter 204: Supermarket Owner (2nd Update)
Lin Xi followed Gu Xiaoxian into the restaurant, and just as they entered, someone finished eating and freed up two seats.
After the staff cleaned up, they quickly sat down, as judging by the crowd, this restaurant was quite popular!
However, the customers were predominantly migrant workers from nearby construction projects, with hardly any students.
So as soon as Lin Xi entered, he noticed that he and Gu Xiaoxian were receiving attention like celebrities, though most of the attention was on Gu Xiaoxian.
"Wha-what do you want to eat?" Gu Xiaoxian handed the menu on the table to Lin Xi.
"You can order, I’m not picky." Lin Xi originally wanted to say to order something with a larger portion, but considering Gu Xiaoxian probably didn’t have much money, he decided to let her choose.
Moreover, Bai Bing was bedridden and couldn’t move, so he would wait to make food when he got back, and eat more then.
"Oh..." Gu Xiaoxian nodded silently, not even looking at the menu, and ordered four dishes. The waiter, evidently familiar with her, mistakenly thought Lin Xi was her boyfriend, making her awkwardly explain for quite a while.
At this moment, Lin Xi was completely unaware that he had become the hottest topic of controversy on the school forum this year.
Nor did he know that he would soon be featured on the homepage of the school network, attracting even more attention.
If he had known, Lin Xi would have sworn never to do something so unconventional again!
From the start, all he wanted was to keep a low profile, enjoy school life, and maybe date some girls, but he didn’t expect to gain notoriety so quickly.
This was truly a case of serendipity!
In less than ten minutes, the four dishes were served one after another, and Gu Xiaoxian and Lin Xi began to eat.
"Hmm? The taste is really not bad!" After eating a few bites, Lin Xi realized it was much better than what he had at other restaurants or in the dining hall.
Hearing this, Gu Xiaoxian, noticing that Lin Xi not only didn’t mind the place but also praised the food, felt quite happy inside,
"Thank you... thank you."
"Isn’t this Xiaoxian? Why are you eating in a place like this?
At this moment, a pot-bellied middle-aged man with a black leather bag walked in from outside.
His name was Wen Kaide, known as Boss Wen, and rightly so, as he was the owner of a large supermarket nearby. He usually drove his small Mercedes for surprise checks at the supermarket.
He knew Gu Xiaoxian because she had recently been working part-time at the supermarket during her summer vacation.
"This place is so dirty, and what’s with these people? If you’re out of money, just let me know!"
As soon as he said this, most of the migrant workers around couldn’t help but lower their heads, clearly not wanting to cause trouble, especially since Wen Kaide seemed wealthy.
As for the restaurant owner, they just went straight into the kitchen.
"How-how can you say such things, and I don’t think this place is dirty. In fact, it’s the cleanest place I’ve seen!" When it came to matters like this, Gu Xiaoxian, much like during the incident at the hospital, wasn’t someone who could be easily bullied.
This was actually the main reason she had remained unharmed for so many years.
"How dare you talk to me like that?" Boss Wen’s face turned grim. Normally, Gu Xiaoxian appeared soft and weak; how did she suddenly become a different person?
"Is it because of him? Is he your boyfriend?"
Boss Wen pointed at Lin Xi. Although Lin Xi was dressed decently, what kind of background or ability could he have by bringing a girlfriend to such a place? Boss Wen chuckled,
"Reality is harsh. Don’t lose yourself for so-called love!"