Ma Long said: "Don't worry about not being able to fit everyone. Although there won't be invitations, I'll be charging an entry fee for those who want to attend the auction."

Everyone was taken aback and looked at Ma Long incredulously. This business is doing remarkably well, it's practically a benchmark for business acumen; who could have imagined this?

Ling Zhenfei said: "Young Master Ma, your brain turns too fast; any money-making opportunity can't escape you."

Ma Long laughed: "The same to you."

After they finished discussing, everyone dispersed and went home.

Chen Qian drove Ling Zhenfei towards Lu Huanong's home.

They returned a bit late, and Lu Huanong was already asleep, so Ling Zhenfei didn't see her.

He couldn't sleep when he got back; tomorrow was the opening day of Xi Shan Restaurant, how could Ling Zhenfei possibly sleep?

He suddenly remembered the last time Xi Shan Restaurant opened, a lot of people had gathered outside Xishan Manor the night before, and he wondered what the situation was this time.

Ling Zhenfei was slightly worried because this time was different from Modu. This time, the restaurant in the Capital City requires a fifty thousand recharge to gift the Heart-Talk Fruit, which is no small amount.

The restaurant in Modu had people lining up in advance, and its future development was very smooth. He wondered how the restaurant in the Capital City would fare.

Thinking of this, Ling Zhenfei felt too restless to rest, so he got in his car and headed towards Xi Shan Restaurant in the Capital City.

While in the car, Ling Zhenfei received a call from Cao Xueyi. It was so late, yet Cao Xueyi hadn't rested either.

"Ling Zhenfei, where are you?"

Ling Zhenfei replied: "I'm in the car, about to reach Wanhong Plaza."

Cao Xueyi suddenly became excited and said: "You're coming to Wanhong Plaza?"

Ling Zhenfei said: "Yes, I'm a little worried, so I'm coming over to take a look."

Cao Xueyi said: "Then come quickly, I'm here too."

Ling Zhenfei knew Cao Xueyi would surely be there that night. After hanging up the phone, Ling Zhenfei quickly arrived at Wanhong Plaza in front of Xi Shan Restaurant.

The decorating style of Xi Shan Restaurant immediately gives off a refined vibe. The softly glowing lights convey the feeling of a secluded, winding path.

Through the prominent glass doors, one can see the arrangement of the ground floor.

The crystal chandelier at the entrance emits a gentle amber glow, absorbed by the subtly yellow wooden floor.

Looking around, the soft lighting inside Xi Shan Restaurant is pleasing to the eyes.

The tables and chairs inside appear to be thoughtfully arranged, looking very comfortable.

But at this moment, there were no people gathered at the entrance, a stark contrast to the scene at Modu's Xi Shan Restaurant.

The night before its opening, people were lining up at Modu's Xi Shan Restaurant, but this situation hasn't appeared at the Capital City's restaurant.

Ling Zhenfei felt a slight sense of loss, but there should be two reasons for this.

The first reason is the cold weather; the conditions now are much colder than when Modu's restaurant opened, and no one would foolishly come out to queue at night.

The second reason is the fifty thousand recharge to gift the Heart-Talk Fruit; this approach isn't very attractive, so no one has come to queue.

Although fifty thousand in the Capital City isn't extremely high, for average people it's astronomical.

Ling Zhenfei was just a bit disappointed and didn't think much more about it.

The Heart-Talk Fruit was never in abundance, and if so many people came, it really wouldn't be enough.

After parking the car, Cao Xueyi came out to meet him; it turns out she had been waiting in the restaurant for him.

They walked into the restaurant together, and facing the finished product after Xi Shan Restaurant's renovation, Ling Zhenfei did a slight tour and was very pleased.

Ling Zhenfei asked: "Is everything ready?"

Cao Xueyi nodded and said: "It wasn't ready initially, but since you're here today, it's ready."

Ling Zhenfei looked at Cao Xueyi and said: "Are you kidding?"

Cao Xueyi said: "Of course I'm not kidding; with you here, I feel assured."

Ling Zhenfei said: "Alright, you should sleep since it's so late."

Cao Xueyi said: "Do you think I can sleep? How about you join me for a couple of drinks, then I can sleep faster."

Ling Zhenfei checked and said: "Alright, but you have to promise me you'll go to sleep after just two drinks."

Cao Xueyi replied cheerfully: "Why are you so fussy? I said I'd go and I will. You go wait upstairs and I'll be up shortly."

Ling Zhenfei had no choice but to head upstairs first. At the window on the second floor, there was a large glass window, a wide floor-to-ceiling window. One could see the scenery below from above, and likewise, the view upstairs was visible from below.

Sitting there, looking outside, the area was bustling; even though it was early morning, there was still traffic passing by.

By then, Cao Xueyi had come up, carrying a tray with a bottle of wine and two glasses.

She wore a beautiful dress with a necklace around her neck, the pendant being a lovely green stone.

Her graceful walk was quite attractive, and seeing Ling Zhenfei watching her, she showed a slight smile.

She placed the tray on the table and poured wine into the glasses, then clinked glasses with Ling Zhenfei.

"Are you under a lot of pressure?" Ling Zhenfei asked.

Cao Xueyi said: "Well, not really. Just a little bothered mentally, after renovating for so long it's finally opening, and naturally there's an indescribable feeling."

Ling Zhenfei said: "It's just like a pregnant woman about to give birth; there's nothing to worry about yet you're restless."

Cao Xueyi said: "How do you know what it's like for pregnant women giving birth?"

Ling Zhenfei laughed: "I'm just guessing, I've never given birth."

Speaking of childbirth, Ling Zhenfei thought of Xu Yuyu; maybe Xu Yuyu was about to give birth soon, and that would be his child.

Cao Xueyi apparently also thought of Xu Yuyu and said: "There's something I've been meaning to ask you. That time my dad wanted the unborn child to recognize you as a godfather, I opposed it vigorously, do you know why?"

"Why?" Ling Zhenfei asked.

Cao Xueyi said: "It's because of you; whether I admit it or not, the child born between Xu Yuyu and my dad would be my brother or sister. If you become his godfather, then what would I be? I'd have to call you uncle.

We're only two years apart; do you think calling you uncle is appropriate? Besides, I don't want you to be my uncle, nor do I want you entangled with them."

Ling Zhenfei didn't expect Cao Xueyi to think so deeply. He was quite happy at the time; it meant that his child could openly call him father in the future, which felt good, but he had neglected Cao Xueyi.

Ling Zhenfei said: "I didn't think so much back then."

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