Richest Rag-picker

Chapter 506: Chapter 478: State Banquet Standard

To be honest, Fang Chenyi’s opinion was no different from Brother Xiaoma’s. It felt rather out of place to have something like this in a perfectly good, traditional-style restaurant.

Of course, he only thought this to himself; he would never say anything out loud. ’After all, it’s their business. What does it have to do with me?’

Led by a beauty in historical attire, Fang Chenyi entered the main hall.

The decor inside was just like the exterior—simple, elegant, and possessed the magnificent air of an ancient princely manor.

Brother Xiaoma gestured for Fang Chenyi to take the seat of honor, but Fang Chenyi waved his hand dismissively.

"Haha, forget the seat of honor. Let’s just sit wherever."

With that, he found a seat and sat down.

Seeing this, Brother Xiaoma was actually pleased.

Although he knew his current financial power and status couldn’t compare to Fang Chenyi’s...

...he was still a tycoon in the Huaxia business world.

It wouldn’t look good if he were to actually take a subordinate seat.

As the two men sat down, Qi Xiaotian positioned himself to stand a short distance behind Fang Chenyi.

When Fang Chenyi saw this, he turned back with a smile and looked at Xiaotian’er, saying in mock annoyance:

"What are you doing back there, kid? We’re all at the table. Are you going to make the two of us wait for you?"

Hearing this, Qi Xiaotian felt a warmth spread through his chest. He knew this meant Brother Fang didn’t see him as an outsider.

However, he was keenly aware of his own position. At home or when they were alone, the two of them were very casual, and Fang Chenyi never treated him like a subordinate.

But things were different now; they were out in public. He had to remember his place. ’Otherwise, people won’t be laughing at me, they’ll be laughing at Brother Fang.’

After Fang Chenyi spoke, Brother Xiaoma, who was sitting nearby, couldn’t help but look over at Qi Xiaotian.

At the same time, his respect for Qi Xiaotian grew. ’I originally thought he was just one of Fang Chenyi’s bodyguards, but I never expected Fang Chenyi to hold him in such high regard.’

Having navigated the dog-eat-dog world of business for so long had made Brother Xiaoma exceptionally smooth and incredibly perceptive.

Before Qi Xiaotian could say a word, Brother Xiaoma was already on his feet, looking at Qi Xiaotian with a beaming smile as he said:

"Oh, my apologies, where are my manners? Come, come, my friend, I’m sorry about that. Chenyi just said there’s no seat of honor today; we’re all just sitting together. Come on, once you’re seated, we’ll have them bring out the food. I’ve arranged for state banquet cuisine today, which, to be honest, I’ve rarely had myself. I really have you to thank for this treat, haha! Come and have a taste."

Seeing how things were, and with Brother Fang having already insisted, Qi Xiaotian couldn’t refuse.

Once Qi Xiaotian was seated, Brother Xiaoma immediately turned to the costumed beauty beside them and said, "You may serve the food now."

Upon hearing this, the costumed beauty bowed and then exited with delicate, mincing steps.

A moment later, a line of women dressed as palace maids entered, each holding an exquisite tray.

They approached the three men and slowly set down the first dish.

As they did, they also began to introduce the dish.

"Young Masters, eating some fruit before a meal aids your digestion. This dish is our manor’s secret-recipe fruit platter; it is prepared with..."

Listening to the endless introduction from the waitress dressed as a palace maid, Fang Chenyi was left speechless.

It wasn’t that there was anything wrong with her introduction; it was mainly that the portion of fruit in front of him was just so...

How should he put it? ’He felt like he could stuff the entire plate of fruit into his mouth in a single bite without even having to open it wide.’

Xiaotian’er, who was beside him, was in a similar state. He stared at the plate of fruit, blinking, looking like he wanted to say something but was holding it back. He grumbled internally, ’This is a state banquet? This whole dish is a single bite?’

Brother Xiaoma, however, had a completely different reaction. As if accustomed to it, he chuckled and said to Fang Chenyi and Qi Xiaotian:

"Younger Brother Fang, and you, my young friend. Come, try their pre-meal fruit. The flavor is excellent."

As he spoke, he picked up a small fork and began eating in tiny bites. The sight made Qi Xiaotian gulp. ’It’s such a tiny portion,’ he thought. ’Do you really need to eat it in such small bites?’

Just then, Fang Chenyi, instead of copying Brother Xiaoma by forking the fruit piece by piece, simply picked up his fork and speared all the fruit on his plate at once.

Then, he opened his mouth and popped the entire serving in.

Seeing this, Qi Xiaotian sighed internally. ’Brother Fang is really one of a kind.’

"Haha. How was it, Younger Brother Fang? Their fruit tastes pretty good, right? The only problem is the portion is a bit too small. Not nearly enough."

Seeing Fang Chenyi’s unrestrained manner, Brother Xiaoma couldn’t help but nod in approval.

It was clear that Fang Chenyi was a very straightforward person.

This was also the kind of person he most preferred to deal with.

After so many years in the dog-eat-dog business world, it was rare to meet someone so refreshingly direct.

But at the same time, he was curious. How could someone with a personality like Fang Chenyi’s have made it this far? How could such a frank and open character build such a massive enterprise?

Still, he had to admit, Fang Chenyi’s behavior was undeniably charismatic. At the very least, it was approachable and made Brother Xiaoma feel that the distance between them had shortened considerably.

And it wasn’t just Brother Xiaoma who was thinking this. Right now, the eyes of the beauties in palace gowns who were serving them were filled with little stars as they gazed at Fang Chenyi.

One by one, they were all sighing internally:

"’Wow, that guy is so stylish! So suave! I love it.’"

It was no wonder they were acting like this. Not only was Fang Chenyi handsome, but he was also someone important enough to be invited here by Brother Xiaoma. You didn’t need to be a genius to know he was no ordinary person.

He was so young and handsome, and on top of that, he ate with such a carefree and uninhibited air. To them, this was simply irresistible.

To be honest, it wasn’t that they had never seen guests eat like Fang Chenyi before. It was just that those other people, while rich, had one major drawback: they weren’t as handsome as Fang Chenyi.

And precisely because of that, when those other men ate in the same way, the women dressed as palace maids would just think they were boorish nouveaux riches.

After they finished the pre-meal fruit, the second course began to arrive.

But when he saw the second dish placed in front of him, Fang Chenyi was once again rendered utterly speechless.

The reason was simple: this dish, just like the first fruit course, was barely enough for a single bite.

Brother Xiaoma, sitting beside him, seemed to notice Fang Chenyi’s exasperation.

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