Celestial Night Emperor

Chapter 56: Chapter 56: This Wine Is Very Expensive

Yuan Jingjing’s eyes went wide in disbelief. "You... were you just acting? Or were you serious?"

Qin Tianxuan smiled faintly. "I’ll give you one later. It’s just a handbag; I have no reason to put on an act."

Yuan Jingjing was completely stunned.

She followed Qin Tianxuan back to the table. Han Biwei, unable to stand it any longer, got up. "Tianxuan, let’s just go. There’s no point in being here. It’s already 10:30, and Niannian will be out of school soon."

"Okay. You go pick up Niannian and get some lunch. I booked a hotel room across from the school so she can take a nap. I’ll stay here. I’m actually interested in having this meal with your old classmates."

Han Biwei pulled him aside by the hand. "I’ll head out first, then. Remember, no matter what they say, don’t get angry! Aren’t these gatherings just for showing off? I’ve gone from being a pampered daughter of a wealthy family to being independent. I’m long past the stage of needing to flaunt anything. Don’t stick your neck out for me."

She who has seen the ocean finds it hard to be impressed by a river.

Han Biwei had experienced former glory, life-and-death upheaval, and the fickleness of human nature. Because of that, she had truly returned to a simpler way of life.

She genuinely didn’t care for a life of glamour and luxury.

As long as her child was well and her man was well, everything was well.

Qin Tianxuan nodded gently. "It’ll be over soon. This will all be over very soon."

He personally walked Weiwei downstairs before returning.

From a distance, Yuan Jingjing patted the seat beside her. "Come, sit here!"

Qin Tianxuan sat down again. The food and red wine had been served.

Everyone picked up their chopsticks, but no one was actually eating. They were all waiting for the show to begin.

Of course, Li Qian and Zhang Haodong weren’t about to let it go so easily.

"Mr. Qin, you hid away to make a phone call, but you still haven’t given my woman an explanation!" Zhang Haodong said aggressively.

Qin Tianxuan took a sip of water, his eyes deep and unreadable. "Just wait. I’ll give you a reasonable explanation."

"How long is ’just wait’?" Li Qian gritted her teeth. "What could you possibly explain? You’ve already ruined my reputation!"

Qin Tianxuan glanced at his watch. "One hour. What’s the rush?"

He possessed a natural air of authority, and his words were enough to make Li Qian and Zhang Haodong sit back down.

Intent on flaunting his wealth, Zhang Haodong was now dead set on humiliating this poor, pathetic man.

He waved his hand. "Waiter, I want to order different wine!"

A waiter approached with a smile. "Ah, Manager Zhang. You’d like to change your wine?"

"That’s right. After all, I’m a mid-level manager at the Dongshen Financial Group. I can’t be treating my old classmates to this ordinary red wine!" Zhang Haodong said with a smug smile, deliberately raising his voice when he said the words "mid-level manager at the Dongshen Financial Group."

He was afraid people would forget his current status.

Inwardly, however, the waiter was sneering. ’Plenty of the financial group’s executives dine here. You, Manager Zhang, are a first-time customer. You don’t know a thing, yet you’re still trying to act like a big shot!’

Outwardly, he maintained his smile. "What wine would Manager Zhang like to switch to?"

Zhang Haodong, getting into the spirit of it, slapped the table. "The best wine in this restaurant! Open a bottle for everyone here!"

A glint flashed in the waiter’s eyes, and the corner of his mouth curved up. "The most expensive wine, is it?"

"Yes, yes, the most expensive!" Zhang Haodong placed a gold card on the table.

The waiter glanced at it. "Very well. There are eleven guests in total. I’ll open eleven bottles of Armand de Brignac Rosé for you!"

Zhang Haodong was already waving his hand impatiently. "Hurry up and get them!"

"Please be patient, Manager Zhang. The Armand de Brignac Rosé champagne takes some time. We’ll have it delivered to you shortly."

Zhang Haodong adjusted his suit, looking even more pleased with himself. "My dear classmates, don’t say I’m not generous. It looks like they have to get this wine from somewhere else. It must be top-shelf!"

Yuan Jingjing, looking annoyed, asked, "What’s this Armand de Brignac Rosé champagne?"

The classmates at the table all shook their heads, saying they didn’t know. None of them had ever heard of such a wine.

Only Qin Tianxuan smiled.

Armand de Brignac Rosé is a French champagne that, in all of Su City, is only available at the Dongshen Financial Group’s restaurant.

This was because it was specially reserved for the super-rich. Dongshen Financial Group itself had only managed to acquire two cases through their connection to the Prince.

His smile made Yuan Jingjing curious. "Brother Qin, you know about it?"

Qin Tianxuan nodded calmly. "That wine doesn’t have much taste. Aside from being expensive, I got tired of it a long time ago."

Pfft!

Across the table, Li Qian was clearly displeased. "Stop pretending! Seriously, stop. I’ve never even heard of that champagne, and you’re saying you’re tired of it?"

Zhang Haodong chuckled. "Champagne also has different tastes and tiers. Not just anyone can understand the nuances. After all, champagne is something you find at banquets for the nobility."

He was showing off.

Qin Tianxuan didn’t get angry. He simply asked one final question: "Who’s paying the bill today?"

A mocking smile spread across Zhang Haodong’s face. "Don’t worry, it’s my treat. Look how scared you are. You’ve never been to a restaurant of this caliber before, have you?"

Qin Tianxuan nodded calmly. "I actually haven’t been to this restaurant since it opened."

Li Qian snorted through her nose. "What a country bumpkin. And he has the nerve to admit it."

Amid the awkward atmosphere, the Armand de Brignac Rosé champagne was brought out.

Eleven bottles!

Everyone curiously took a taste and was full of praise. "It really is different from ordinary champagne."

Qin Tianxuan took a light sip and smiled. "Of course it tastes different. It’s 270,000 a bottle."

PFFT! Beside him, Yuan Jingjing sprayed a mouthful of champagne everywhere.

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