How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?

He relayed the car details Xu Ying had entrusted to him to Gu Xinran and then closed the car door for them before heading toward the parked Audi A8...

Xu Ying quickly opened the car door for Gu Heng.

After sitting in the car, the quality of the experience suddenly dropped by several notches...

Although the Audi A8 was also a luxury car...

But compared to that specially modified Alphard, the comfort was worlds apart, not even as comfortable as his own Bentley Flying Spur...

"Alright, let’s go straight to the restaurant now."

Upon receiving Gu Heng’s order, Xu Ying immediately relayed the destination to the new driver, then turned to Gu Heng, who was sitting in the backseat, and smiled, "Mr. Gu, you really spoil your sister."

"It’s alright."

Hearing Xu Ying’s comment, Gu Heng just gave a faint smile...

The Gu family wasn’t exactly flourishing with descendants; in his generation, counting his cousins, there were only three, one being a cousin who has moved into his great uncle’s family and was already in their thirties, and then there was Gu Xinran.

For Gu Xinran, his cousin who was three years younger and had always followed him around since they were kids, he really did dote on her like a real sister...

Previously, he could barely sustain himself, let alone provide her with any material benefits...

But now that he had the capability, it wasn’t about spoiling her like a princess, but providing at least some material benefits and ensuring she wouldn’t be misled by rich jerks like himself when choosing a boyfriend, was quite necessary...

What’s the saying again?

"When impoverished, take care of oneself; when capable, take care of the world."

Supporting the whole world might be a stretch for someone as self-serving as Gu Heng, but creating a comfortable environment for his family was something he was very willing to do.

.....

.....

Several minutes later.

The service staff, already informed of the reservation, were now waiting on the side. When a Toyota Alphard and an Audi A8 stopped near the Baoli Xuan Restaurant’s colorful fountain, two dedicated service members immediately approached to open the rear doors.

Seeing the restaurant lit up brilliantly at just four in the afternoon, Gu Heng stepped out of the car with feigned composure.

That’s right...

Feigned composure...

Having several people standing at the entrance to greet him, offering towels and bending down to lead the way, this type of spectator service was a first for him...

Though it was somewhat awkward, unspoken, it felt like something out of a Korean drama about a tycoon’s banquet...

Only in Shanghai...

The service was indeed spot-on...

Gu Heng could manage, but Gu Xinran didn’t need to...

She then made a fuss, saying, "Bro, where have you brought me?"

"To eat," he replied.

Upon hearing Gu Heng’s response, Gu Xinran felt somewhat disappointed, "Then why didn’t you tell me earlier?"

Gu Heng: "???"

"What do you mean?"

"If you had told me earlier, I wouldn’t have ordered takeout with Miaomiao at noon and would have saved my appetite for here..."

Seeing her teasing him again, Gu Heng couldn’t help but roll his eyes, "If you’re not eating, just wait for me in the car, stop nagging!"

With that, he walked towards the restaurant following the waiter’s lead.

Gu Xinran, seeing that Gu Heng was ignoring her, quickly retorted, "Who said I’m not eating! I’ll just stuff myself to death here, and in eighteen years, I’ll be a beauty again!"

With that, she pulled a bewildered Tao Miaomiao along behind Gu Heng...

...

At this non-meal time, the restaurant was almost empty.

Following the waiter’s lead, Gu Heng, with Gu Xinran and Tao Miaomiao, took their seats at a table in the private room...

Just as he was about to pick up the menu on the table, Xu Ying quickly grabbed it first and whispered, "You’ll be dining shortly, try to avoid touching anything other than the cutlery. I’ll handle it for you. Just let me know which dish you want to order or when you need to turn the page."

Gu Heng: "???"

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But Gu Heng, looking up, saw the two dedicated waiters still smiling, their expressions unchanging...

As if they were used to this kind of situation...

When in Rome, do as the Romans do...

Since what he had to do now was enjoy life, he had to accept his discomfort...

He then pointed his finger and said, "I’ll have three of these ’braised pigeon’."

Even though the waiter was standing right beside him and had heard Gu Heng’s words, Xu Ying still tediously repeated it to the waiter...

Then she ordered another seven or eight dishes...

All of them traditional Cantonese dishes...

After confirming that Gu Heng was done ordering, the waiter was about to bid farewell and arrange the order, Xu Ying’s voice rang out again.

"Let me ask, are all the dishes here personally prepared by the chef?"

"Yes, after receiving the reservation call, our chef had already started preparing in the kitchen."

"Okay."

After the waiter left, Xu Ying explained to Gu Heng with a smile, "It’s like this, our group has collaborations with most of the high-end restaurants in Shanghai, and Baoli Xuan Restaurant is one of them.

Any restaurant booked through our Oriental Pearl Group channel must be personally prepared by the chef. I just wanted to ask."

Gu Heng waved his hand, indicating Xu Ying didn’t need to explain...

Today, he had already experienced quite a few services that exceeded his expectations...

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Just then, Gu Xinran, who had been whispering with Tao Miaomiao on the side, had her phone ring.

Gu Xinran glanced at it and immediately said to Tao Miaomiao, "Qianqian is making a video call!"

Saying this, she answered the call...

Since the private room was isolated and everyone inside, except Xu Ying, was familiar, Gu Xinran didn’t hesitate to turn on the speaker and excitedly said, "Qianqian!"

A voice came through the phone, slightly husky but obviously young.

"Where are you?"

Hearing this voice made Gu Heng raise his eyebrows.

Not that he was particularly interested in the voice...

But the tone seemed even more assertive than Lin Ran’s...

However, this assertiveness was not like Lin Ran’s high-position assertiveness, but rather like that of a young lady who is seldom denied...

And Gu Xinran seemed to be used to this tone, not finding anything wrong with it and honestly responding, "I don’t know exactly where this is, it’s a restaurant, seems to be called Baoli Xuan."

"Baoli Xuan?"

The voice on the phone paused.

Then continued, "Why did you go there?"

Just as Gu Xinran was about to reply, the girl named Qianqian spoke up again, "Show me the surroundings."

This time, Gu Heng couldn’t help but frown.

Her tone was clearly knowledgeable about Baoli Xuan and was questioning Gu Xinran...

But Gu Xinran said nothing, just obediently panned the camera around the room...

And while doing so, Gu Heng caught a fleeting glimpse of the girl in the video...

Although it was just a flash, he was still sure, she was a beauty...

The girl named Qianqian, after confirming, spoke again, "Is Shuishui there as well?"

Shuishui must be Tao Miaomiao’s nickname...

"Yes, she came with me."

"Alright, you guys wait there for me. Leyi and I will be there soon."