“Excuse me, sir, anything else you need…?”
A waiter approached directly, his eyes fixed on Xiao Yufan with a subtle shift in expression. Someone who had just spent hundreds of thousands of yuan in one go was clearly someone of status—definitely not someone they could afford to offend.
“In a place like this, how could there be no wine? Bring me a bottle of 1996 Château Lafite and a 1982 Château Haut-Brion…”
Xiao Yufan thought for a moment before ordering two bottles of red wine. Judging from these people’s drinking capacity, they probably wouldn’t consume much. Of course, drinking wasn’t the main point—the real purpose was to help Jiang Rou properly deal with that woman.
“Are you sure?”
Upon hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, the waiter paused slightly, asking hesitantly. Together, the market value of these two bottles was definitely over 300,000 yuan. Unless someone had lost their mind, who would willingly spend so much money on such expensive wine…
“Don’t worry, we won’t run off without paying…”
Xiao Yufan naturally understood what the waiter was thinking. He smiled slightly and shook his head. Glancing at Mu Xiaoqiao, whose face had turned quite pale, he remained completely unmoved. Even if a woman like her stood naked before him, he wouldn’t feel the slightest desire.
“Actually, we don’t have the 1996 Château Lafite. Would you like the 1998 instead?”
The waiter replied timidly. The lifestyle of the rich was truly different—when drinking wine, they even insisted on the most expensive. Although the 1998 Château Lafite wasn’t as good as the 1996 vintage, it was still considered top-tier compared to other red wines…
“If you don’t have the 1996, then the 1998 will do. I don’t mind!”
“Isn’t red wine supposed to be really expensive? Even such a high-end place doesn’t have it? Aren’t Lafite and Haut-Brion among the most expensive wines in the world?”
After Xiao Yufan finished speaking, Zhao Qingqing quickly jumped into the conversation. She had only heard of these wines before but had never tasted them. However, wines with such fame must be extremely valuable, right?
“The 1998 Château Lafite, although not as pure as the 1996, still has its unique qualities. As for the market price, it should be around 180,000 yuan. The 1982 Château Haut-Brion is probably around 100,000 yuan. I’m not exactly sure…”
“Over 100,000 yuan?” Zhao Qingqing murmured, her eyes widening as she continued in astonishment, “So together these two bottles cost 300,000 yuan? My goodness, that’s more valuable than gold!”
“The red wines from Château Lafite and Château Haut-Brion are both unique treasures in the world of wine. In terms of value, they might even surpass the most expensive amethyst diamonds. So today, you all are in for a real treat!”
Xiao Yufan continued explaining. His words left everyone momentarily stunned. These wines were indeed more expensive than gold and diamonds. Although they were university students who lived comfortably, none of them had ever experienced such luxury.
“Cough… Excuse me, I need to go to the restroom…”
Mu Xiaoqiao nearly choked on her drink. She felt like she had been scammed. Spending hundreds of thousands on a single meal—no matter how rich someone was, they would still feel the pinch.
“Go ahead, Miss Mu. I’m sure you won’t try to skip the bill, right?”
Seeing Mu Xiaoqiao leave her seat, Xiao Yufan didn’t even lift his head as he spoke, causing all the onlookers to shift their gazes toward her. If she left now, there would be no place for her in the acting department anymore.
“How could I do that? I just suddenly felt a bit unwell. I’ll be right back…”
Mu Xiaoqiao gritted her teeth in anger at Xiao Yufan. What a misfortune to meet such a troublemaker! Her hatred toward Jiang Rou increased even further.
Seeing Mu Xiaoqiao leave the private room, Su Yang immediately followed her out without hesitation. After all, he relied on this woman for his livelihood. No matter how awkward the situation, he couldn’t just walk away…
“Isn’t what we’re doing a bit too harsh? Actually, Mu Xiaoqiao isn’t that bad. She’s just vain and doesn’t like others being better than her!”
In the end, Jiang Rou’s heart softened. She could sense the change in Mu Xiaoqiao’s emotions. Spending hundreds of thousands of yuan on a meal for no reason—anyone would be reluctant, especially in such a setting…
“Isn’t she always against you? Yet you still defend her. If I’m not mistaken, she even took your boyfriend…”
“You’re making things up! Su Yang and I aren’t like that. Back then, he was just chasing after me, and I…”
Jiang Rou couldn’t help but feel uneasy, fearing that Xiao Yufan might misunderstand her relationship with Su Yang. The girlish expression on her face surprised the others present. Was this really the composed and calm Xiao Rou they knew?
After all, in the entire Film Academy, there were countless people secretly in love with Jiang Rou. When Su Yang made his move first, many had lamented their missed chances. The title of the academy’s top beauty wasn’t something just anyone could claim, and naturally, Jiang Rou had the qualities to deserve it.
“I can sense that you don’t have any real feelings for him, so you don’t need to explain…”
Xiao Yufan was somewhat taken aback by Jiang Rou’s reaction. However, judging from her nervousness, he could see that he had already left a mark in her heart, and that mark was becoming increasingly vivid over time.
As if realizing her own lapse in composure, a faint blush crept onto Jiang Rou’s face. Her light purple outfit made her appear even more delicate and graceful. Her loosely flowing black hair added an extra touch of charm and vitality to her already enchanting presence.
All the men in the room involuntarily swallowed hard. Normally, they rarely saw Jiang Rou display such a side of herself. But they could only admire her from afar—such an extraordinary woman was simply out of their reach.
Meanwhile, not far from the private room, in a nearby corridor, Mu Xiaoqiao dialed a phone number. She wasn’t the type to swallow her anger. Naturally, she wouldn’t let Xiao Yufan act so arrogantly.
“Xiaoqiao, maybe we should just leave. That guy is clearly trying to humiliate you. If we stay any longer, we’ll only suffer more embarrassment…”
Su Yang, who had followed her out, hesitated for a moment before walking over and murmuring nervously. In this day and age, being a pretty boy wasn’t easy either, especially when facing such a beautiful woman—it was impossible to remain completely composed.
“Su Yang, I’m warning you, what I do doesn’t need your interference. Who do you think you are!”
Already in a bad mood, Mu Xiaoqiao finally found an outlet for her frustration. All her anger surged forth as she started hitting and kicking Su Yang. But even now, her thoughts were still on Xiao Yufan…
“If you still want to continue studying at the Film Academy, then follow my instructions…”
Finally releasing half of her pent-up anger, Mu Xiaoqiao stopped hitting him. This man was truly a coward. She had foolishly allowed him to take advantage of her for so long. Thinking about it made her feel even more resentful…
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