The two of them spent most of the day at the tourist park, and then they went to Xiushan Mountain to try some local snacks before heading home.
"Today, let’s eat at the restaurant before going home," Qi Taiguo said. "You’ve got your period, so don’t bother cooking. Let’s eat out!"
Cheng Su laughed at him, "Not going for Western food this year?"
Qi Taiguo looked a bit embarrassed and said, "No, we’re not. Our own cooking is better. The foreign devils’ food doesn’t fill you up anyway."
Cheng Su chuckled and teased, "Their food is about the ambiance, all about elegance and decorum, not big chunks of meat and bowls of wine."
"Well, I’m just a rough guy!" Qi Taiguo said with a grin.
Cheng Su was just making casual conversation, and they arrived at the restaurant during its busy dining hours. The hostess saw Cheng Su and smiled, bowing to greet her.
As for Qi Taiguo, he stood there with a stern face like a post. The hostess knew he was Cheng Su’s husband, and seeing his serious demeanor made her a bit intimidated.
Cheng Su glanced around the first floor, which was full, and asked, "Is the second floor full? Is there a room left on the third floor? Is the Fall Equinox Room occupied?"
The hostess quickly turned the pages of her notebook and replied, "The Fall Equinox Room is free, and the second floor is nearly empty today."
"Then, let’s have the Fall Equinox Room!" Qi Taiguo quickly interjected.
Cheng Su gave him a sideways glance, and Qi Taiguo cleared his throat.
As the boss, there was no way the hostess could refuse, so she nodded in agreement.
On the way up to the third floor, the waitstaff who saw Cheng Su all greeted her, and she inquired about the other guests in the private rooms for the evening. After she got the information, she said, "Pretend you didn’t see me here. No need to let anyone know I came, so I don’t have to socialize."
"Understood!"
Once they reached the private room, Qi Taiguo was very pleased and praised, "You’ve got the right idea. It’s your birthday today, so enjoy the food and drink and forget about business interactions."


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