"Welcome, everyone. This way, please~"
The young hostess receiving Su Bai and the others wore a pale blue qipao, giving her a graceful, antique charm.
However, unlike the servants in Chinese fantasy dramas, she did not force an archaic way of speaking. Instead, she had the approachable warmth of a girl next door.
Combined with the garden's bridges and flowing water, its most striking feature was how relaxing it felt.
The hostess led them farther inside, leisurely introducing the garden, including the thought behind each scenic spot and its history.
Perhaps because it was everyone's first visit, she explained things in considerable detail.
Although Su Bai had prepared the girls beforehand, they were still stunned by the elegant scenery. Their postures and expressions were somewhat restrained.
Only Su Bai remained calm throughout.
Perhaps all his recent extravagant spending had stripped some of the mystique from luxury in his mind.
Noticing this, the hostess secretly showed a look of approval. While everyone admired a wishing pool, she sent the head chef a message on her phone.
The Mr. Su who made the reservation is an exceptionally poised young man.
How young?
Probably just started college. The other four guests are all beautiful women. Oh my, every one of them is so fresh and lovely, but they look like girls from ordinary families.
I see...
After a while, the head chef sent another message.
Then I'll come out and meet him.
Seeing the message, the hostess smiled knowingly.
She had worked at this members-only garden restaurant for many years and had a good understanding with the head chef, who was also the owner—a middle-aged man.
The head chef usually disliked showing his face and focused entirely on cooking in the kitchen.
But if there was someone among the guests who caught his