Chapter 200 - 193: Eating Out

Chapter 200: Chapter 193: Eating Out

Changed to a different restaurant for dinner.

Ming Kai didn’t object to Bai Yiran’s request, as he himself preferred a practical approach. He just didn’t expect a beautiful woman like Bai Yiran to suggest it.

After reaching an agreement, the two walked out of Ming Xuan.

At the parking lot, Ming Kai’s car was an imported Jeep Liberty, quite a decent SUV, but it looked a bit inferior compared to the numerous luxury cars in the lot.

Bai Yiran glanced at the still Maybach parked not far away. When she turned back, Ming Kai had already opened the car door for her. She smiled at him and got in.

"So, where shall we eat?" Ming Kai asked Bai Yiran while fastening his seatbelt.

Bai Yiran tilted her head awkwardly, "Actually, I didn’t know about today’s arrangement. President Yao told me it was a dinner gathering, and I thought it was a work-related dinner, but it turned out to be..."

A blind date! Bai Yiran couldn’t bring herself to say those words, feeling completely uncomfortable. This might be her first blind date ever.

Ming Kai faced forward, the car slowly started. Hearing Bai Yiran’s words, he laughed and shook his head helplessly, "Actually, I’m here because my parents pressured me. Once you reach a certain age without a regular partner, your family suddenly gets anxious."

"Well, in that case, let’s just call it off. But could you drop me off at the subway station? I won’t be able to catch a taxi at this hour."

Bai Yiran thought this request was reasonable, and any gentleman wouldn’t refuse to send her to the subway station.

Ming Kai turned to look at Bai Yiran, "Since we’re already out, let’s have dinner together. I’m quite hungry."

Bai Yiran touched her stomach, she was indeed hungry. Since someone had invited her, she couldn’t refuse. Being introduced by Yao Zhiqing, at least the person’s character was guaranteed. If they couldn’t be lovers, having an additional friend was also good.

The two finally decided to eat hotpot, Bai Yiran simply couldn’t resist hotpot, especially that spicy broth.

They went to a famous hotpot restaurant in the city. If you hadn’t made a reservation, you’d generally have to wait for a table. Even with a reservation, they would only hold the table for fifteen minutes, after which it went to other guests.

When Bai Yiran and Ming Kai arrived, they started waiting for a table. Bai Yiran helplessly pursed her lips and looked at Ming Kai, meaning to ask whether to wait or leave?

Ming Kai patted Bai Yiran’s shoulder, "Hold on for a moment."

Bai Yiran watched him take out his phone, dial a number, and spoke in a low voice about something unknown. Shortly after, the restaurant manager came out smilingly inviting them in.

They were led to a large private room, apparently arranged because of special relations.

"Acquainted?" Bai Yiran jested.

Ming Kai nodded, "Yes, the owner of the restaurant is my patient."

Bai Yiran looked at Ming Kai, "Patient?" She recalled that Yao Zhiqing introduced Ming Kai as a doctor. "What department are you in?"

"Urology."

Bai Yiran was surprised, thinking that urology seemed dedicated to men’s health.

***

In Ming Xuan’s VIP room, business people were raising their glasses and exchanging talks, discussing everything from domestic to international economic situations, each trying to express their ideas and views. After all, with Leng Yichen here, it meant business opportunities. Perhaps someone’s opinion might win his approval, leading to a partnership or something similar.

Leng Yichen appeared somewhat distracted, unimpressed by those people’s shallow discussions. Wang Hai entered from outside, whispered a few words into Leng Yichen’s ear, and then left.

"In the current economic downturn, old industries need transformation to survive. But investing in emerging industries is also a gamble; once the money goes in, you must be ready for losing it all," a man sitting next to Leng Yichen said.

"Yes, but speaking of investments, none of us here can rival Mr. Leng." Another person took the opportunity to flatter Leng Yichen while hoping for some business pointers, "Mr. Leng, which industry do you think is safe to invest in now?"

Leng Yichen was still occupied with what Wang Hai just told him. He only raised his eyes when he heard someone ask a question, gazing at the table of people, lightly smiled, and took a sip of his wine, "Invest in hospitals."

Hospitals? The people were shocked. Leng Yichen’s enterprises covered many fields, but not the healthcare industry. What makes him think of investing in hospitals now?

However, since these words came from Leng Yichen, they must have some reason.

Leng Yichen looked at everyone, raised his glass, and tilted his head back, downing its content.

What Wang Hai whispered earlier was, ’Ming Kai, 28 years old, doctor, parents run a hospital.’

Bai Yiran, you’ve started being unruly again.

Leng Yichen rubbed his forehead, feeling he had drunk a bit too much today.