The Backlash Came a Little Too Quickly!

When they heard the middle-aged man's words, and especially when they saw how deferential he was, everyone in the private room except Lin Qingzhu and Xu Yingying was stunned. They exchanged bewildered looks.

Jiang Xuezhi was even more at a loss.

The others didn't recognize the man, but Jiang Xuezhi knew he was the manager of the Blue Mountain Club.

Ning Wangshu recognized him too. He'd met the man when he'd first visited the Blue Mountain Club. The manager had also been there when Song Guowei asked Acheng for the Supreme Gold Card to give to Ning Wangshu.

"Manager Qin, you're too kind. We have something else to take care of, so we're going to head out. As for my classmates, they might want to stay and enjoy themselves a little longer."

"But Young Master Jiang here said earlier that he'd cover my classmates' expenses. The food and drinks at this table are on me."

"How much is it? I'll go settle the bill with you, Manager Qin. As for these two bottles of red wine, we'll pass. Please tell Manager Song that I appreciate the thought."

"If he really does come to Linchuan in a few days, I'll have a proper meal and catch up with him then. Or we can meet when I go to Jiangnan City."

Ning Wangshu spoke.

"I see..."

Manager Qin wasn't sure what was going on, but he answered before quickly saying, "All right. I'll pass along your words to the boss."

"But since you said the food and drinks are on you, why would you pay? If the boss found out I dared to take your money, he'd break both my legs!"

Manager Qin looked utterly pained as he continued, "Besides, the boss told us a long time ago that everything would be