Earlier, when Wang Luo had shown them around, they had only looked around the outskirts and had not gone inside.
Only after Hu Qi entered did he realize.
The cafeteria was not much different from an ordinary university cafeteria. The spacious, brightly lit hall was lined with neat rows of seats.
Most of the seats were connected units, supported by sturdy metal frames.
The tables and chairs had been wiped clean, though some tabletops still bore traces of students' meals.
Rows of bright pendant lights hung from the ceiling, casting down a soft glow.
At the serving counters in the back, several people were lining up to get food.
Stir-fries, noodles, wontons—he even spotted luosifen. Every kind of food was available.
Hu Qi took a stainless-steel tray and got himself some food. He pulled the Black Card from his pocket and gave it a light swipe over the card reader. The display immediately showed that payment had succeeded.
At this cafeteria, the Black Card in one's hand allowed one to eat for free.
Moreover, every expense within Anshan Academy could be reimbursed through the Black Card.
There was a certain monthly limit, however. Once it was used up, one had to pay directly with money.
He had checked the limit. It was quite generous; as long as he did not waste it excessively, he would never be able to use it all in a month.
After getting his meal, Hu Qi took a cup of yogurt as well. He turned and swept his gaze around, just about to find an empty seat.
Then a voice suddenly came from a corner to the side.
"Hu Qi, over here!"
He turned his head and saw Ye Li waving at him.
Across from her sat a young woman who bore a three- or