After coming down the mountain, we need to quickly settle the dinner issue.

Since we're touring West Lake, we must try the local delicacies here.

There are many specialty restaurants here, aside from the three famous old ones—Beyond the Mountain, Louwailou, and Beyond Heaven—there are also the Champion Scholar Restaurant, Zhweiguan Restaurant, Celestial Fragrance Building, Kuiyuan Restaurant, and so on.

Whether it's for the ambiance or the cuisine, these places are worth trying out. In his previous life, after becoming a big boss, Su Zelin had almost tried them all.

The dining choice was made for Louwailou, one of the famous traditional restaurants in the West Lake scenic area, which originated during the Daoguang era of the Qing dynasty, boasting a history of over 160 years. It's not an exaggeration to call it one of Lin'an's landmarks.

"On the first floor, revelry should accompany fine drinks, ten miles of lakes and hills open up one's drunken eyes."

This couplet refers to the West Lake's Louwailou.

Situated on the serene southern slope of Gu Mountain, facing the beautifully landscaped West Lake, its environment is classical and elegant, and in the previous life, it was a must-visit spot for influential internet celebrities.

In 2000, the exploitation of tourists in scenic areas was not too severe. Of course, it's still a scenic area, with a good environment, guaranteed service, and as a local specialty restaurant with a national banquet tag, the prices are still quite significant.

However, Su Zelin didn't care. After all, he was a wealthy pet lover with no shortage of money, and he had only had a bowl of Pian'er Chuan noodles at noon, so he was starving and had to have a big meal tonight.

He had already booked the restaurant in advance; the landline number for Louwailou was very easy to remember and hadn't changed from this timeline up until Su Zelin's rebirth in his previous life. As a casual visitor, he had come with friends many times and had already memorized it.

Before this gathering, he called days in advance to reserve a nice seat; otherwise, he might have to wait a long time.

The dining spot was on the second floor by the window overlooking the scenic platform, where the beauty of West Lake could be seen from afar. With the picturesque view and gourmet food, one's mood would naturally be relaxed and pleasant.

"Zelin, the location and environment of this place are really nice, it won't be too expensive, right?"

Lu Haoran, upon sitting down, curiously looked around before asking.

"No problem, it's alright, just a bit more expensive than outside!"

Su Zelin smiled slightly, not telling the truth.

Dining casually at Louwailou could cost several meals worth at the outside food stalls.

"Zelin, how about we go elsewhere?"

Qin Shiqing felt it might not be that simple.

Along the way in, she noticed that almost all the male guests wore suits and high-end brands, and the female guests were dressed beautifully. It seemed like this place was quite upscale.

"Yes, Su Zelin, I think we can just grab something simple. If we can fill our stomachs, there's no need to waste money!" Xiaoyanzi also agreed.

"Why change? We're already here. If you come to West Lake and don't check in at its specialty restaurants, then it's a wasted trip!"

Su Zelin was indifferent.

As the others were about to say something, the door was pushed open, and a beautiful woman with a good figure in a qipao, who seemed to be the department head, came in.

Seeing the students looking like college students, her expression was slightly strange.

College students dining here were quite rare; it was usually the rich and influential who frequented this place.

Still, the department head politely said, "Good evening to you all, welcome to Louwailou. May I ask which of you is Mr. Su, who booked the table?"

"It's me, the phone number ending in ****."

In contrast to the slight restraint of the others, Su Zelin was quite at ease, crossing his legs casually.

In his previous life, dining at Louwailou was just an everyday occurrence for him; this kind of situation was small stuff.

"Alright, may I ask what you would like to eat? Our Louwailou offers many specialty dishes..."

Before she could finish, Su Zelin interrupted her.

"West Lake Vinegar Fish King, Eight Treasures Aroma, Fire Child Fairy Duck, Lotus Leaf Steamed Meat, Rapeseed Soup, for the vegetarian dishes, Oil-braised Spring Bamboo Shoots, and Spicy Fava Beans, that should be about it!"

He easily rattled off a list of dishes, all being Louwailou's signature items, and he knew the tastes of Qin Shiqing and the others well enough that he didn't need to ask for their opinions.

The department head was a bit stunned.

This young man, still in his youth, sounded like an old patron of Louwailou.

Earlier she was slightly concerned about whether these college students understood the cost here and if they could afford it, but that seemed unnecessary now.

It might be a rich second generation hosting friends...

"By the way, add two bottles of Qiandao Lake, no need to chill them!"

Su Zelin added as another reminder.

"Alright!"

The department head nodded while taking note on the sheet.

"Hmm, what would you two like to drink?"

Su Zelin asked the two girls.

"Jianya Dabaili!"

Xiaoyanzi didn't hesitate.

She was a die-hard fan of Dabaili, claiming it was stress-relieving.

The moment she said those words, the department head looked at her in a peculiar way: "Sorry, we don't have that drink at Louwailou."

This well-known restaurant is a high-end venue, even the beverage brands are upscale.

The department head thought that this rich kid's friends seem a bit rustic.

Xiaoyanzi suddenly felt a bit embarrassed.

It seemed she ordered something inappropriate and untimely.

"Sorry, my friend just really likes Dabaili!"

Su Zelin nonchalantly took out a twenty and slipped it into the department head's hand: "Now do you have it?"

He knew that in Louwailou, if you tip the department heads well, they'll do almost anything.

Sure enough, the department head's eyes lit up.

She liked generous customers like this.

She originally thought she was serving college students and wouldn't receive a tip, but it turned out this rich kid knew the deal.

Don't underestimate this twenty; at current price levels, it's not a small amount, equivalent to two hundred in the future.

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