Wang Chen and Xie Yunyao met at a restaurant on the top floor of Huhai's second-tallest building, a three-star Michelin Western restaurant.
Wang Chen had only ever seen photos and introductions of this upscale restaurant online in his Previous Life. He had marveled at its per-person cost of several thousand, and had once considered splurging to experience it for himself, only to forget the idea completely the next moment.
Now, he could count this as fulfilling one small wish from the past.
Xie Yunyao and her girlfriends were seated by the window. The table for four had one empty seat left for him.
When she saw Wang Chen, Xie Yunyao rose with a smile and introduced him. "Wang Chen, this is my cousin An Ruyi, and this is my good friend Zhang Wen."
"This is my classmate, Wang Chen."
Wang Chen politely nodded to them. "Hello, both of you."
An Ruyi was in her twenties and dressed in fashionable office attire. With black stockings, glasses, and her hair pinned up in a bun, she looked very mature, even carrying a trace of severity.
She gave off the impression of a workplace elite, perhaps a lawyer, and the way she looked at Wang Chen held a probing edge.
But she was very beautiful. Though she could not compare to Xie Yunyao, she possessed a distinctive charm the latter lacked.
As for Zhang Wen, she looked even younger than Xie Yunyao. Sweet and adorable in appearance, her large eyes gleamed with a mischievous, impish light, and she was full of curiosity about Wang Chen.
"Hello!"
After the introductions, Wang Chen sat down beside Xie Yunyao.
Xie Yunyao handed him the menu. "We've already ordered some food. Just order whatever you like. Don't be polite."
Wang Chen took the menu and gave it