The two of them then went to Wanmin Restaurant. Xiangling might not have been born yet at this point; in any case, they did not see her there.
"Order whatever you like. It's my treat today, so don't hold back," Xiu Yuan said with a gentle smile.
Hearing that, Ningguang timidly took the menu.
She had never eaten out before, so she kept glancing around, feeling uneasy.
Perhaps poverty had left her frightened, or perhaps her sense of inferiority ran too deep. She seemed terribly timid, constantly feeling as though people were watching her from every direction, which made her very uncomfortable.
She looked at the dishes on the menu and their expensive prices.
After looking through it several times, she finally ordered only the cheapest dish: stir-fried vegetables, for 300 Mora.
"Ningguang, spending money while you're out is an essential part of business, too."
"Most deals and discussions happen over a meal. Eating puts people in a good mood, which makes negotiations easier."
"The reason we didn't do that today was because I already had complete control of the situation."
"In business, when you don't have a firm grasp on the other party, negotiating at a restaurant is your best option."
Xiu Yuan had learned this approach from the real world as well. Most business discussions took place somewhere people could eat, from five-star hotels to roadside barbecue stalls.
That was because people released dopamine when they ate, and the more calories the food contained, the more dopamine they released.
That was also why most couples could make up after an argument simply by going out for hot pot or getting a cup of milk tea.
After listening to Xiu Yuan, Ningguang picked up the menu again. This time, she ordered another dish, one with meat, at a moderate