Chapter 2017 — What Riddle Are You Playing At?
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"Prices here are so high—how about we order less seafood and more stir-fried dishes?" Xu Shilan was a kind soul and did not want to sink Zhang Duopan. From the look on his face, he was clearly at the end of his rope, and since Cheng Yiyi and Zhang Duopan's father's company had a business relationship, Xu Shilan did not want to put Cheng Yiyi in a difficult spot either.
"Haha, right, stir-fried dishes are healthier!" Hearing Xu Shilan's words, Zhang Duopan wanted nothing more than to throw his arms around her and plant a kiss on her—she was his savior! But he did not dare.
"Exactly, seafood's the kind of thing that gives you a bad stomach if you eat too much in this freezing weather. Even us athletes in the sports department don't dare gorge on it!" Fan Ganhe chimed in hurriedly.
Seeing that even Xu Shilan had spoken up, Shen Yushu did not keep sinking Zhang Duopan. This kid was far poorer than Zhong Yongliang and An Liwen; as long as he stopped targeting Brother Arrowbrand with his tiresome needling, Shen Yushu would let him off for now.
With Xu Shilan leading the way, everyone naturally set their sights on the ordinary stir-fried dishes. They were not cheap either, but at least far cheaper than the seafood. From the seafood side, they only ordered crab and prawns, which did not cost much anyway. The whole meal came to just over a hundred thousand, which made Zhang Duopan breathe a sigh of relief—his pocket money, once the payment to Cheng Yiyi was deducted, was still enough to treat everyone.
Only, for some time to come, he would not be able to spend freely; he would have to tighten his belt and live frugally.
Once the dishes were chosen, everyone headed for the private room.
"Haha, today it's my treat—eat and drink your fill, everyone!" Zhang Duopan's money could not go to waste. At this moment he put on the air of a proper host.
"That's right—if it's not enough, order more later. Otherwise Zhang Duopan won't be happy if we don't eat well," Shen Yushu added.
"Actually, I saw that the abalone here are all live. We should order some abalone—I've never eaten abalone this big!" Bai Weituo said, gesturing with his hands.
"Uh... abalone, that stuff really isn't all that~~
"What's wrong with girls being present?" Bai Weituo's eyes flickered; he knew at once that Zhang Duopan was hinting at something, so he deliberately feigned ignorance. "Why can't we order abalone when there are girls around? And how is abalone not good-looking?"
"Ahem... keep your voice down. It's just that—girls' parts, aren't they usually called abalone...?" Zhang Duopan thought Bai Weituo genuinely did not understand, and fearing he would keep shouting, he pulled him aside and whispered.
Normally, that would be enough for any listener to give a knowing smile and drop the subject, but Bai Weituo kept his eyes wide open and exclaimed, "Girls' parts? Which parts? What do you mean, this and that? Zhang Duopan, what riddle are you playing at? If you can't afford the abalone, just say so. Dragging out all these mysterious euphemisms and beating around the bush—do you think that's interesting?"
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