Tycoon: I can see the goddess's wish list novel Chapter 409

Chapter 409: What’s going on? You’ve added your mother-in-law on WeChat?

Luofeng and Liu Hanyan entered the Jiulong Collagen Chicken Dining Company. The restaurant, converted from two first-floor residential suites, had a total of eight tables for guests in the main dining area, along with six private rooms. All six private rooms were booked for the day, but Luofeng and Liu Hanyan didn’t mind dining in the main hall.

"You order. See what you’d like to eat?" Luofeng gestured for Liu Hanyan to order.

Liu Hanyan didn’t stand on ceremony. She first ordered some essential specialty dishes, then passed the menu over. "Big King, see what you’d like to eat!"

Luofeng looked over the menu. The prices here were indeed not cheap. The authentic Dried Fish Maw & Chicken, a small portion for two, cost 199 yuan. Liu Hanyan ordered an M6 grade Australian Wagyu beef slice, priced at 188 yuan per serving. Four pieces of Braised Supreme Abalone also cost 188 yuan. Four fresh spotted shrimp were priced at 211 yuan.

Luofeng reviewed the order and added a serving of grouper fish for a hefty 288 yuan, plus a serving of Dried Fish Maw & Chicken Rice, and a mixed vegetable platter to cut through the richness. The most affordable item was the vegetable platter, at merely 38 yuan. The Dried Fish Maw & Chicken Rice, requiring the original chicken broth, was also expensive at 88 yuan.

The Dried Fish Maw & Chicken was the first dish to arrive. The server brought Luofeng and Liu Hanyan each a bowl of the Chicken Soup first. Luofeng took a sip; the chicken soup was good, without any MSG taste. But the chicken itself was a letdown. It hadn’t been prepared well and had a dry, stringy texture. Fortunately, the subsequent seafood and the Sirloin beef salvaged the experience somewhat. The Dried Fish Maw & Chicken Rice was particularly good, and Luofeng ate two large bowls of it.

Ultimately, Liu Hanyan paid the bill; Luofeng didn’t try to grab the check. When out with a girl, for such small expenses, Luofeng preferred the girl to pay.

But very soon, the System sent a prompt. The final cashback was roughly 2.8 million yuan, plus an Amusement Park thrill ride Prop Card.

A reward like this definitely yielded much more incredible cashback than a normal cashback card.

"Big King, can you walk with me nearby?" Liu Hanyan asked.

Of course, Luofeng didn’t refuse. Liu Hanyan’s maternal grandmother used to live in this neighborhood, so the area held many memories for her. The two walked around for half an hour, a very sweet time, even stealing kisses in less crowded spots. Luofeng even suggested... doing it on a bench.

But Liu Hanyan was startled and quickly refused, reassuring him they could discuss it when they got back.

「Back home.」

It was nearing 10 o’clock. If Huya Coin Rewards were still being given out, Luofeng would have certainly received 4 million Huya Coins. But this time, there were none.

So, all that effort to climb the ranks? Was it completely pointless?

But Luofeng didn’t think it was a waste; he had enjoyed himself, hadn’t he?

"Big King, happy birthday!" Liu Hanyan began her well wishes early, even though it wasn’t midnight yet.

Luofeng pinched the cheek of the Little Fairy snuggled in his arms. "Thanks. But I have to go home today. My parents want to celebrate my birthday with me tomorrow. I’ll come find you the day after tomorrow, okay?"

"Okay!" Liu Hanyan nodded obediently.

Luofeng thought for a moment, then said, "Help me with that one more thing."

Liu Hanyan naturally knew what he meant. Her face flushed.

After about half an hour, Luofeng lay still, having played the role of a Salted Fish to its end.

By the time Luofeng got home, it was already around 11 o’clock at night. Luo Lin and Xu Zhenzhu had already gone to their bedroom to rest. He messaged them that he was home and then went to his own bedroom.

However, as soon as Luofeng lay down, he discovered a serious problem. Bai Ningbing had actually sent him Tangya’s WeChat contact card?

What does this mean?

Luofeng was dumbfounded. He looked at his phone screen again and messaged, "Ningbing, this is..."

No, if it were Baihua’s WeChat—Bai Lu’s mother—I wouldn’t hesitate. But Bai Ningbing’s mother, Tangya, that’s a different story...

Luofeng had a sudden realization. Tangya must be looking for me about Jiamei Construction Company, right?

As for whether I’ll actually tell her later? That’ll depend on what Tangya and I talk about.

Luofeng: It’s no trouble, Auntie. I usually sleep late anyway. By the way, Auntie, is there something you need?

Luofeng was deliberately playing dumb. Behavioral psychology has a theory regarding proactivity versus reactivity. Although Luofeng had guessed her intentions, initiating the topic himself versus passively waiting for her to bring it up would lead to different outcomes. For instance, if Luofeng proactively and empathetically asked if Tangya was seeking him out because of Jiamei Company, such understanding might actually be less effective than passively allowing Tangya to broach the subject herself, perhaps even letting her get to the point of asking or pleading for his help. Human psychology is peculiar that way. Things obtained too easily are often not valued or cherished. Conversely, things achieved through effort are treasured all the more. So, Luofeng had to feign ignorance.

Tangya: I’ve contacted you, Student Luo Feng, because I was hoping you could assist me with something!

Luofeng: Oh?

Luofeng continued to play dumb.

Tangya: Student Luo, your family’s company is Jiamei Construction Company, right?

Tangya was also feigning ignorance, though she knew the answer. However, her form of address for him had shifted from the more formal "Student Luo Feng" to the simpler "Student Luo."

"Yes," Luofeng replied, not taking the bait. Make a voluntary promise? Agree to help her? Out of the question.

「Meanwhile, several kilometers away, in Bai Ningbing’s residential complex.」

Tangya, dressed in pajamas, leaned against her headboard, messaging Luofeng. She was indeed feigning ignorance, hoping Luofeng would bring up Jiamei Company’s financial needs himself. But Luofeng wasn’t playing by her script. Tangya sighed internally. As an experienced woman, she had noticed a different look in Luofeng’s eyes today, which left her feeling both proud and troubled. If only Luofeng didn’t know Bai Ningbing, had no connection to her, and Bai Ningbing didn’t like him. But alas... there are no ’if onlys.’

Today, in the VIP room, Tangya had once again noticed Luofeng’s gaze; it was intense and assertive, without a hint of evasion, even though she was Bai Ningbing’s mother.

Tangya looked at Luofeng’s reply, her expression shifting. She had considered asking Bai Ningbing to persuade Luofeng, but she felt it wasn’t right to use her daughter that way. She took a deep breath and finally replied to his message.