Walking out of the stock exchange, Chen Qinglin took out his phone and checked the time.
There was still half an hour until Xu Menglin got off work.
He simply went directly to a nearby restaurant.
He said he was letting the girl treat him to a meal.
But in reality, Chen Qinglin... was actually planning to let the girl pay.
It wasn't that he was stingy.
If the girl paid this time, couldn't he use the excuse of treating her back next time to continue dating?
Hmm... all of the above are excuses.
The real reason is: Chen Qinglin is a bit poor right now.
He only has a thousand yuan, which needs to last him for 1-2 months, so he has to spend it carefully.
What? Reborn, and still asking his family for living expenses?
How would readers view that? This author can't afford to lose face.
He would rather rely on a woman again than ask his family for money... Dining with a girl has its nuances.
Especially when you've just met, and the woman is paying, the choice of restaurant becomes even more important.
First, you can't choose a place that's too expensive.
No explanation needed for this; those who understand, understand.
Second, you can't choose a place that's too low-end, like a greasy spoon, no matter how good the food tastes.
Just as men like clean women, women also like clean men.
Third, based on the first two points, try to choose a quiet place with good decor.
Not only is it convenient for talking, but it also makes the man seem tasteful.
Special reminder: quiet does not equal private; too much privacy can make the woman feel insecure.
Fourth, the food shouldn't taste too bad; at the very least, it should be edible.
Of course, the above points only apply to ordinary people;Big Boss with assets over a hundred million can do as they please.
After all, if Boss Ma sits on the curb drinking spicy soup, people will only think he's down-to-earth.
Chen Qinglin had long been a flirt.
Even during his most down-and-out period in his previous life, he could use his smooth talk to get his landlady to waive his rent.
After decades spanning two lifetimes, knowing how to win a woman's favor had become instinct.
He almost unthinkingly chose a chain restaurant by the roadside.
These kinds of restaurants, those who know, know.
They have decent decor and cater to working-class budgets.
It wasn't far from Xu Menglin's workplace, and they could take a walk after dinner; it was simply perfect.
Seeing that it was almost time, Chen Qinglin called Xu Menglin, told her the address, and then quietly fiddled with his phone.
Uh... the game Snake is actually quite interesting.
What? Pick her up at her workplace? How could that be?
Being too eager isn't a good sales tactic, and being a simp won't get you a house.
Ten minutes later, Xu Menglin gracefully walked into the restaurant.
"Sorry, have you been waiting long?"
"It's fine, beautiful women always have a few privileges."
Xu Menglin smiled sweetly, pleased by Chen Qinglin's words.
"I still don't know your name."
Chen Qinglin suddenly remembered a joke from later generations.
"My surname is Gong, and because I look relatively old, you can just call me Old Gong."
"Old Gong? You don't look old, why..."
Xu Menglin finally understood.
She pouted her lips and reached out to 'gently' hit Chen Qinglin's arm.
"You, you're so naughty."
Xu Menglin's gesture was more like coquetry than a hit.
Her expression, a mix of feigned anger and delight, and her voluptuous figure, made Chen Qinglin's heart flutter.
Fortunately, he was a man of experience and didn't show a lecherous grin.
"Haha, just kidding, my name is Chen Qinglin."
It's okay to crack a joke to break the ice on a first meeting, but there should be a limit.
"Come on, let's order."
Xu Menglin took the menu, secretly letting out a sigh of relief.
She regretted her words as soon as they left her mouth.
Her actions and tone were too ambiguous, too easy to misunderstand.
Fortunately, this man was sensible and didn't take advantage.
"This man isn't old, and he's quite a gentleman... Hmm, and very humorous."
After secretly defining Chen Qinglin, Xu Menglin's guard dropped considerably.
When she spoke again, her attitude was noticeably more familiar.
The girl's change didn't escape Chen Qinglin's eyes.
He chuckled inwardly, maintaining a righteous facade.
"This dish of theirs, and this one, are both good. Want to try them?"
In reality, Chen Qinglin had no idea which dishes were good.
But he understood one principle.
The restaurant's signature dishes are usually not too bad; just pick them blindly.
"Okay, the guest follows the host; you decide."
"Alright then, waiter, just these two dishes. For the main course, rice? Hmm, then two bowls of rice."
Before the waiter left, Chen Qinglin suddenly added another sentence.
"Oh, and don't put too much green onion and garlic."
Xu Menglin still had to work in the afternoon, and green onion and garlic, with their strong odor, weren't suitable.
When masters spar, details determine success or failure.
Xu Menglin secretly praised Chen Qinglin's thoughtfulness, while giving him a sweet smile.
"Thank you."
Chen Qinglin smiled and shook his head, not responding, just picking up the kettle to rinse Xu Menglin's cup.
"Drink some water, you've been busy all morning, you must be thirsty, right?"
"Mm-hmm, I really am thirsty."
...After Chen Qinglin's series of actions, Xu Menglin completely let down her guard.
After the food was served, the two chatted casually like old friends.
Years of sales experience weren't for nothing.
From funds and stocks to clothing and makeup, Chen Qinglin spoke eloquently on everything, astonishing Xu Menglin repeatedly.
The relationship between men and women is much like war, always involving offense and defense.
When they had eaten almost enough, Xu Menglin put down her chopsticks and launched her first offensive.
"You're a man and you even understand women's cosmetics? You must have a lot of girlfriends, right?"
How would single dogs answer such a loaded question?
Never been in a relationship? Dumped by an ex-girlfriend? Feigning deep affection? Telling the truth?
Wrong, completely wrong.
The best way is: to use their own methods against them.
"Not many, probably about the same number as your boyfriends."
"Hmph, you cunning fellow."
Seeing that Chen Qinglin wasn't falling for it, Xu Menglin bit her lip and chose to be direct.
"Are you treating me to dinner because you're planning to pursue me?"
"Eh? Aren't you treating me to dinner? Are you planning to pursue me?"
"Who... who's pursuing you?"
"Try it, I'm very easy to pursue."
"'Very easy to pursue?'"
"Yeah, you're so pretty, you'd be easy to pursue by anyone, right?"
"You're so annoying, I'm angry, I'm not talking to you."
Xu Menglin said she was angry, but the smile in her eyes betrayed her true feelings.
She extended her chopsticks and placed a piece of sparerib in Chen Qinglin's bowl.
"Try this, it tastes good."
Putting food on someone's plate is a very intimate gesture.
Xu Menglin's meaning was clear: she wasn't averse to further contact with Chen Qinglin.
Chen Qinglin understood perfectly and immediately put the sparerib into his mouth.
"Mmm, delicious."
"Hehe, if it's delicious, eat more."
Love that goes both ways comes so easily.
Within the span of one meal, Xu Menglin already considered Chen Qinglin her potential boyfriend.
Seeing Chen Qinglin put down his chopsticks, she naturally handed him a tissue.
At the same time, the girl's soft, charming voice rang out in the restaurant.
"Waiter, check, please."
"Damn, being handsome is really awesome."
"Yeah, he doesn't even have to pay for his own meals."
Chen Qinglin???
No, what do these people's looks mean? I'm really not a kept man.