The next afternoon, Wang Yan rode his motorcycle, carrying Shen Ranran behind him as they puttered their way to Jingcheng Hotel.
"This is my first time here." Wang Yan parked the motorcycle and tilted his head back to look at the hotel building. "Boss Chu is really that loaded? Just coming here for a casual meal?"
"I'm not sure. I've eaten with him a few times, and twice were here."
"Big bosses really are different. Once I make a little more money, I'll treat everyone to come enjoy this place too."
"Brother Yan, you'll definitely be even more impressive than Chu Caiyuan someday."
Wang Yan laughed. "Let's go in. Just looking at this place has made me hungry. I need to eat plenty today."
The two entered the hotel, headed to a private room, and found Chu Caiyuan already waiting inside.
"You're here."
Seeing them enter, he stood and extended his hand.
Wang Yan stepped forward and shook it. "Hello, Boss Chu. I'm terribly sorry. There was too much going on, so I came a little late and kept you waiting."
Chu Caiyuan patted Wang Yan's arm. "You came at just the right time. I only arrived a little early. I invited you to dinner, so how could I make you, my guest, wait for me? If word got out, what would people think of me?"
Chu Caiyuan spoke with a beaming smile and an intimate manner, making it seem as if he truly valued Wang Yan.
There were only three people dining. Wang Yan sat beside Chu Caiyuan, while Shen Ranran took the seat on Wang Yan's other side. Chu Caiyuan cast Shen Ranran an imperceptible glance, then, after downing two cups of liquor, began chatting with Wang Yan.
"Brother Wang, when Ranran first told me about you, I