From Wage Slave to Tycoon novel Chapter 244

Chapter 244: Chapter 158: The ’Big Fish’ Takes the Bait

At first, Su Chen thought Professor Chen had just recommended a high-end restaurant.

But to his surprise, when he arrived, he discovered it was a private restaurant with a very distinctive atmosphere.

The entire restaurant was decorated in a classical style, with every step revealing a new, picturesque scene.

Interestingly, the restaurant only had thirteen private rooms, and each one represented a different dynasty.

Professor Wu and Professor Chen seemed to be regulars. The moment they entered, the manager greeted them with such warmth that an onlooker might have thought the two professors were hosting the meal.

Su Chen followed the two men and the manager into a private room named "Taste of Qin."

"Professor Chen, Professor Wu, the usual?" the manager asked enthusiastically as soon as they were seated.

The question clearly made Professor Chen and Professor Wu uncomfortable. Their eyes couldn’t help but drift toward Su Chen; after all, they weren’t the ones in the spotlight today.

The manager seemed to sense something was off, inwardly cursing himself for buttering up the wrong people. He hurried to Su Chen’s side and offered him the menu with both hands.

Just as the manager was about to speak, Su Chen raised a hand to stop him. He took the menu, only to immediately pass it to Professor Wu with a faint smile. "Professor Wu, this is my first time here. You’re the regulars, so you naturally know which dishes are good. The ordering... I’ll have to trouble you with it."

It wasn’t just Professor Wu; even Professor Chen was a bit floored by Su Chen’s words. They hadn’t expected him to be so savvy.

A flicker of surprise crossed Professor Wu’s face before he smiled and accepted the menu. "Young friend Su, I’ll say this upfront—if the food isn’t to your liking, you can’t blame this old man, ha."

"Of course not. I have complete faith in you, Professor Wu," Su Chen said with a laugh.

Professor Wu didn’t dawdle. He ordered a few of Xi’an’s specialty dishes based on their usual preferences, then asked if Professor Chen or Su Chen wanted anything else. Once confirmed, he handed the menu back to the manager.

After the manager left the room, Professor Chen was the first to speak. "Old Man Wu, why haven’t you introduced this young friend of yours?"

Professor Wu knew exactly what his old friend was getting at. ’But I don’t really know Su Chen’s background myself,’ he thought. ’And besides, can I even talk about the few things I do know?’

Just as Professor Wu was struggling with how to respond, Su Chen smoothly cut in with a smile. "Hello, Professor Chen. My name is Su Chen, and I’m from the Imperial Capital."

He paused, pretending to be thirsty as he poured himself a cup of tea. After taking a couple of sips, he continued, "Professor Wu told me you are a top expert in nuclear engineering, Professor Chen. I had no idea you were so distinguished!"

Professor Chen seemed to thoroughly enjoy the compliment, waving his hand smugly. "Hahaha! Let’s be modest, let’s be modest. It’s just a top-three ranking in the country, that’s all."

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