Living in a small county town, earning a million a year

Chapter 128 A Nice Date (Please Subscribe!)
Although Teng Peizhi was shocked that Xu Mu had picked up the car again, she understood her position and didn't say much. She simply nodded and said, "Okay!"

Aren't you curious why I bought another car?

Xu Mu didn't expect Teng Peizhi's reaction to be so indifferent!
However, Xu Mu had no intention of showing off; he was simply curious.

"Mr. Xu, you may have some misconceptions about your own status. In our eyes, you are a young and promising top tycoon. Buying a Mercedes-Benz is probably just like buying a toy for you. There's really nothing exciting about it!"

"Think about it, Harvest Venture Capital has 1 billion yuan in cash, and Magnolia Plaza is also your property! You say you're buying a car from one of your own properties, I think that's perfectly normal!"

"..."

Teng Peizhi's words made a lot of sense, and Xu Mu didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Hey, it seems that's really true!

Xu Mu himself was not actually aware of this problem. After all, Xu Mu's mindset had not completely changed. He only knew that he was rich, but he did not know how rich he was in the eyes of outsiders. So Xu Mu still viewed some things with his previous mindset!
Naturally, in Xu Mu's mind, he wondered if others would have other ideas about him since he was picking up cars every few days.

"That's true!" Xu Mu touched his chin and said shyly, "Alright, I'll have to slowly accept your admiring gazes!"

……

Upon arriving at the Mercedes-Benz 4S store, Xu Mu walked in, and the manager immediately came to greet him.

"Mr. Xu, welcome! I'm Xu Ming, the manager of Mercedes-Benz. You can just call me Xiao Xu!"

Xu Mu looked at Xu Ming curiously and asked, "Do you know me?"

"You are the big boss of our Magnolia Plaza, and we received your order yesterday, so we quickly arranged for the car to be sent over, and it's already in the store!"

"The Mercedes-Benz G-Class G63 AMG parked at the entrance is your car!"

The manager shook hands with Xu Mu, his face full of obsequious smiles, like a sycophant. He pointed to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class parked at the door. Xu Mu thought it belonged to someone else, but it turned out to be his own.

"Shall I show you the car?"

“Okay!” Xu Mu nodded and followed Xu Ming to the door, looking at the silver-gray Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG series G63 boxy car in front of him.

Xu Mu had seen this car; it was the top-of-the-line model, costing over three million yuan when fully equipped.

It's considered the most expensive Mercedes-Benz production car.

"This is a Mercedes-Benz G63, with a price of 3.13 million yuan. You can sit in it and experience it."

Xu Mu nodded slightly and sat in the driver's seat. It has to be said that the boxy view is better, and this kind of vehicle has excellent off-road performance. Moreover, there are three differential locks in the middle, which are the three core locks of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Without the three differential locks, the G-Class is garbage.

After sitting for a short while, Xu Mu did not stay long.

After all, from now on, the car would belong to him, so Xu Mu didn't have much of an emotional fluctuation. He had plenty of time to experience the car thoroughly, and he could even drive it to a deserted park one night and take Teng Peizhi there to experience something different.

"That's fine!" Xu Mu got out of the car and closed the door.

The crisp mechanical sound was very pleasant to the ear, which was also a major feature of the G-Class. Xu Mu smiled slightly and looked at the manager, saying, "Let's go, Manager Xu, let's go in and complete the formalities!"

"Nothing to see."

"There will be plenty of time to study it then."

"Okay, Mr. Xu, please come in!"

Xu Mu followed Xu Ming into the VIP lounge of the 4S store. Xu Mu sat down, and Teng Peizhi accompanied him very considerately.

Xu Ming handed the acceptance documents to Xu Mu, along with all the relevant certificates and licenses.

"This is your green book, temporary license plate."

"Also, please sign the acceptance documents. If there are any problems with the car, please contact me then! We have already inspected the entire vehicle, and there are no flaws or problems whatsoever!"

"Of course, if you're still not comfortable with it, you can check it again!"

Xu Mu shook his head and said, "No need."

"I believe you!"

After Xu Mu finished signing, he picked up the green book and related documents and handed them to Teng Peizhi.

"Oh, by the way, I saw that you have this AMG-GT on display. I'd like to buy one!"

"some!"

What color do you want?

Do you have the Green Goblin version?

"Could you tell me about the AMG GTR?"

"This model has been discontinued. Now we only have the regular GT, with and without a rear wing, and in two-seater and two-door four-seater versions. Which one would you like?"

As Xu Ming spoke, he turned on the large screen in the reception room.

It contains a complete set of configurations for Xu Mu to choose from.

Xu Mu has a particular fondness for silver, so he chose a silver paint finish and also added a large carbon fiber rear wing. This rear wing costs 188,000 yuan. Compared to the rear wing of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the rear wing of the AMG-GT is much larger. Of course, compared to the 911 GT3, it is still a bit inferior.

After all, a Mercedes is just a Mercedes. Although both start with the letter B, it still looks a bit inferior to a 911.

In addition to the carbon fiber rear wing, Xu Mu also selected the interior, such as the carbon fiber-modified center console and the unique racing steering wheel!

"Are you sure this rear wing is road-legal?"

Xu Mu pointed to the tail fin he had chosen and asked with concern.

"No problem!" Xu Ming said earnestly, "As long as it appears on the options list, it's definitely fine!"

"However, if you choose the option now, you will need to wait for the car. For this kind of personalized customization, even with VIP service, it will still take at least three months to pick up the car! We will arrange for a cargo ship to catch up with you in Shanghai, and once the car arrives, we will immediately arrange for a tow truck to bring it over, but you will still need to wait!"

Xu Ming gave a very tight timeframe.

To be honest, three months is really tough!
Although their production line is fast, based on Xu Mu's customization, they arranged the order overseas today. The Mercedes-Benz factory overseas needs to process orders in advance. Even though Xu Mu is a VIP customer in China, it doesn't work overseas!

There are so many wealthy people abroad; all they can say is that they will do their best to make arrangements for Xu Mu.

“No problem!” Xu Mu didn’t worry about the timing. He had enough cars to drive. He just happened to see the silver GT parked in the showroom and had a change of heart. After all, he had money in his pocket now and wanted to buy all the cars he couldn’t afford before!
Some things, whether it's a car or a house.

No, I'll always be thinking about it.

But once you own it, even if you don't like it anymore someday, at least you can say that you once owned it!
What a beautiful phrase it is to have once possessed!
Having had it once is enough!

After the selection process was completed, Xu Mu paid a deposit of 100,000 yuan.

After placing the order, Xu Mu did not agree to Xu Ming's request to have a simple meal together.

It's only a little past three o'clock now, how can I be in the mood to eat with an old geezer like you?
"I want to go shopping in the mall! I won't eat!"

"Just let me know when the car arrives!"

Xu Mu led Teng Peizhi out of the 4S store.

Getting a G-Class is a normal system reward, but buying a Mercedes-AMG GT is simply Xu Mu's personal hobby.

Because Xu Mu hasn't unlocked Mercedes' supercar series yet.

Xu Mu actually quite liked this V8 engine, a beast that could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in two and a half seconds.

Whether it's a Ferrari, a Lamborghini, or even a lower-end Porsche.

Xu Mu wasn't as obsessed with the Mercedes as he was with it.

The three-pointed star of Mercedes-Benz can truly illuminate the road ahead!

"Let's go, I'll take you to the mall!"

Xu Mu held Teng Peizhi's small hand.

Her little hands were a bit cold because she had been in the Mercedes-Benz 4S store for too long.

"Was it cold just now?" Xu Mu asked, holding Teng Peizhi's small hand.

Her small hands were delicate and she didn't have manicures, but despite their delicate appearance, the palms were still a bit rough.

Moreover, her hand could be completely enveloped by Xu Mu's hand, which was completely inconsistent with her height!
Normally, a girl who is 1.7 meters tall should have long, straight hands. Of course, it's possible that Xu Mu has watched too many Douyin videos and doesn't know many girls in real life. In fact, Xu Mu thinks that truly beautiful hands are really rare in real life!
You mentioned leg fetishes, there are quite a few.

There are very few people who are into hand fetishes!

There are more beautiful legs than truly beautiful legs!
"It's alright, I'm used to being in the office, so the air conditioning is okay. It's just that my hands are naturally a bit cold, so they're always icy!"

Xu Mu tightened his grip on Teng Peizhi's small hand.

I led her into the mall, where the air conditioning hit us again.

"Shall I buy you a blanket?"

"No, no!" Teng Peizhi quickly waved her hand, revealing a cute yet slightly shy expression, "I'm not that delicate!"

Xu Mu didn't say much and took her to an Armani suit shop. This shop specializes in selling high-end suits. Of course, in addition to customizing professional attire for Teng Peizhi, Xu Mu also wanted to see if there were any in stock to buy two sets for her to wear.

Now that he's a senior partner at Harvest Ventures, wearing a suit like this would damage Harvest Ventures' brand image. Xu Mu wants to lead Harvest Ventures to become a top-tier venture capital firm in Shanghai. Besides reputation, the most important thing is absolute performance and funding!

Funding is one aspect; having money certainly allows one to join the ranks of top-tier companies. But another aspect is the investment vision that comes with having money. If the annual report is satisfactory, then joining the top tier is a sure thing.

Companies like Sequoia Capital and Shunwei Capital are examples of this; besides their brand reputation, they also have abundant financial resources!
Brand reputation, to put it simply, refers to the reputation of an individual and the venture capital brand. This reputation is determined by the return on investment and the brilliance of the industries invested in.

Therefore, becoming a top-tier player is not something Xu Mu can decide; it requires achievements and financial reports!
Of course, Xu Mu didn't have that ability. Xu Mu was just a rich man and didn't have any investment acumen.

Furthermore, in this day and age, in 2025, to be honest, many industries have already been largely divided up. What we're talking about now is the AI ​​concept or new consumption. Xu Mu really doesn't understand these concepts. New consumption is like the blind box economy of Labubu, but if you delve into it, it's actually no different from gambling.

Most importantly, the government has now addressed this issue, explicitly calling for the elimination of such monopolistic practices or deliberate scarcity marketing tactics to "scam money"! Indeed, from the perspective of the leadership, this is no different from scamming money.

As Xu Mu and Teng Peizhi entered the shop, the staff immediately came to greet them.

"Are you two here to look at suits?"

"Is there anything in our store that you like? I can let you two try it on!"

The waiter smiled and looked at Xu Mu and Teng Peizhi, asking...

"Get her two suitable business suits!"

"No, take four sets, so we can change them!"

"Also, doesn't your store offer bespoke tailoring services? Make two more sets for her."

"Understood!" The waiter's eyes lit up when he heard Xu Mu say that.

Entering and leaving such places doesn't involve the kind of pretentious slap-in-the-face scenes you might imagine, nor does it involve the waiters looking down on you. After all, who among those who can actually work in such places hasn't undergone rigorous training? Even if they look down on you, or have other thoughts, they'll just keep them to themselves at most.

When facing guests, you should still smile!
It's 2025, not 2005 or 2015, and there's still such a clichéd plot.

In real life, it's very rare to see a scenario where someone is looked down upon like this!

Of course, there will still be students with intellectual disabilities.

However, Xu Mu felt that he and Teng Peizhi were not so unlucky, as they would run into their former classmates in Shanghai.

Whether it's high school classmates or college classmates, it's almost impossible to run into each other in the same city or the same place.

Not to mention places like Shanghai, even in small towns, if you don't deliberately try to see a particular person and just live your life as it comes, it's basically impossible to see that girl you liked in your youth again.

Unless you go to her!

Of course, even if you search, you might not be able to find it.

So, you know, it's really hard to run into old friends or classmates in the same place.

"Mr. Xu, you don't need so much!"

"I'm the boss, listen to me!"

"You're a senior partner, you're the face of the business!"

"Just pick whatever you like!"

Xu Mu waved his hand and said in a very generous manner.

Of course, Xu Mu didn't go off to squat down and play on his phone. Instead, he strolled around with Teng Peizhi, worried that she might be reluctant to buy anything if she saw the prices were too high.

Xu Mu believes that clothes make the man, and one should dress well, otherwise one will really feel inferior to others.

Especially for those of them in finance, the value of their clothing or the brand they wear, in a sense, represents the company's image.

Therefore, Xu Mu, as the boss, was quite generous in buying clothes for Teng Peizhi.

It represents the face of Harvest Venture Capital!
The salesperson was quite professional; after glancing at Teng Peizhi, he immediately recommended two or three suits worth around 100,000 yuan.

Business suits are all pretty much the same, but in high-end stores like Armani, there are actually quite a lot of options to choose from.

There are more options available, both in terms of style and color.

Xu Mu accompanied Teng Peizhi to try on several outfits, all of which fit her figure perfectly.

Moreover, this suit comes with a shirt underneath, making it a three-piece set. The shirts come in various styles, and given that Teng Peizhi is already quite well-endowed, the shirts under the suit jacket are bulging out, which just goes to show how impressive her figure is!
"Not bad!" Xu Mu nodded. "Keep this set!"

"And I'll also add a few more sets in different colors and styles, three more sets in total!"

"Any size similar to this one will do, try them all on..."

Upon hearing Xu Mu's words, Teng Peizhi became like a walking clothes rack, being pulled by the salesperson to try on various outfits.

"Red won't do, it's too bright. I think pale yellow is pretty good, and this white suit is also great! I could buy two!"

"The inner layer is different!"

Xu Mu doesn't understand this stuff, but he understands his own aesthetic sense. Anything that fits his aesthetic sense, Xu Mu wants it all!
Initially, Xu Mu agreed to four sets, but on the salesperson's recommendation, he bought ten sets and also had two sets custom-made to fit Teng Peizhi's figure. These were definitely much more exquisite than the generic sets sold in the market.

However, customized orders take about a month to be delivered, so it's not that fast.

Xu Mu asked Teng Peizhi to leave her phone number, and then paid 1.23 million yuan for a custom-made set of 150,000 yuan, paying the full amount upfront.

You can't pay a deposit for this. What if you decide you don't want it? Wouldn't that be a disaster? After all, the same design is practically unsellable.

Of course, Xu Mu knew that this thing was highly profitable, but the main selling point was the brand value. Just like Porsche, even though the engine is the same as Audi's, it is still more expensive than Audi. What can you do about it?
Brand effect and brand premium are its hallmarks.

After buying the business suit, Xu Mu took Teng Peizhi to browse lingerie and hosiery stores, where they bought all sorts of things.

When buying these things, Xu Mu took the initiative to choose them and pay for them herself.

Feeling the intense gaze from the shop assistant, Teng Peizhi's cheeks burned like fire, but she couldn't run away, so she could only obediently stay by Xu Mu's side and listen to Xu Mu comment on the black stockings and underwear... She didn't expect Xu Mu to be so shameless. Even when girls like them come to a lingerie store to buy these intimate garments, especially when they see something sexy like open crotch, they think a lot and feel extremely ashamed!

But Xu Mu had no sense of shame at all. Instead, she gave a very insightful review and chatted with the shop assistant about the materials and such.

Fortunately, Xu Mu didn't stay long. She just picked out a few dozen sets and had the shop assistants pack them up. She also bought more than fifty pairs of black stockings.

This thing alone cost Xu Mu over ten thousand yuan! But Xu Mu felt it was worth it!
Well worth it!
After settling the bill, paying the money, and packing it up, Teng Peizhi was blushing furiously, her cheeks burning like fire. She walked much faster with her head down.

Xu Mu didn't care.

Afterwards, Xu Mu took her to an LV boutique and bought about ten bags!

Of course, not all of these bags were given to Teng Peizhi. Two were given to her, and the rest were chosen by Teng Peizhi to give as gifts.

Xu Mu is no longer the lonely man he once was. Now he has so many girls around him, so he must treat them all equally and not show favoritism!
Teng Peizhi showed no emotional reaction to Xu Mu buying so many bags to give away.

She knew that Xu Mu was so outstanding that it was normal for him to have a close female friend.

But, to be able to show such attention to detail and treat everyone equally, honestly, being a confidante like that wouldn't be bad!
"Mr. Xu, you've bought so many bags, what are you going to do next?"

Teng Peizhi looked at Xu Mu, whose hands were already full of packaging bags, and asked with a puzzled expression.

"Let's put our things in the G-Wagon first, and then go to the fourth floor of the mall for dinner."

Xu Mu thought for a moment and realized she was a little tired after walking around for so long.

Sit down and have dinner.

After all, in a sense, the two of them were on a date today.

Even though it's all about shopping, for a girl, if a guy is willing to go shopping with her, buying all sorts of things while also being considerate of her feelings, asking if she likes it, and without a single complaint, honestly, Teng Peizhi is already very satisfied.

"it is good!"

Teng Peizhi nodded gently, not refusing Xu Mu's request.

However, seeing Xu Mu carrying so many bags, she asked, "Mr. Xu, aren't you tired?"

“I’ve seen a lot of guys online who don’t want to go shopping with their girlfriends. They complain about getting tired after a while. But you didn’t complain about being tired once the whole time. You stayed by my side the whole time and even gave me some feedback every now and then…”

Xu Mu smiled and glanced at Teng Peizhi beside her. "Maybe those guys are too naive. And their goal is very clear: what's the point of shopping? It's much more interesting to go to a hotel with your girlfriend. For them, they'd rather spend the whole day in a hotel making love than go shopping. But they forget that what girls crave more is the company of their boyfriends, not just thinking about these kinds of things!"

Xu Muke understands all too well.

Both Wang Wei and Liu Yang are this type of person.

Wang Wei was someone who pretended to be rich but couldn't afford it, and he wanted to use this method to pick up girls.

Liu Yang was a rich philanderer who slept with any woman he could get his hands on, and that's how he developed a disease!

Xu Mu thought Liu Yang and Wang Rou were a good match.

Of course, after the police were called, Liu Yang was reportedly investigated as well. However, Liu Jianguo had strong connections and protected him. Only some related people were detained and sentenced, since the matter was simply a rumor, not a case of prostitution.

Hearing Xu Mu say that, Teng Peizhi couldn't help but think of what happened that night, and her face turned red.

"Mr. Xu... don't you want something like that?"

"How could I not want to?" Xu Mu asked with a smile. "After you have money, who wouldn't want to have more girlfriends? Who wouldn't want to experience all kinds of girls in the world? But what's the use if your body can't keep up? Besides, in my opinion, girls are not playthings, not items with a price tag. They have their own feelings. You can't say that you're just playing around for the sake of playing around."

"We should pay more attention to the girl's own emotions. This will make the experience of what she wants to do more enjoyable. Otherwise, why don't I just pay for it? I'll save a lot of money! After all, there are a lot of internet celebrity faces in places like Hangzhou and Shanghai."

"Tell me, if I spend 10,000 yuan a night, how many girls would flock to me? And I drive a G-Class, and besides the G-Class, I also have a Porsche, a Maybach, and a Ferrari!"

"I can do it anytime I want, but it's pointless!"

Xu Mu is no longer as poor as she used to be, where she had to consider prices when going out. Now, for Xu Mu, cleanliness is the most important thing.

"I didn't expect President Xu to be so thoughtful!" Teng Peizhi was genuinely touched.

However, Xu Mu always takes care of other people's feelings, whether they are rich or poor.

This is also thanks to Ye Pingfan and Xu Ping's education of Xu Mu. Respecting others is respecting yourself. Moreover, this has nothing to do with being a simp. It's just that Xu Mu simply believes that everyone is equal.

There are ways to live whether you have money or not. Everyone's life is different, but the 30,000 days of life are the same for everyone. Why should you disrespect or look down on others after you become rich?

Just like Xu Mu still prefers eating at roadside stalls. What's the use of having a lot of money or eating the best food? It's not as satisfying as eating at a roadside stall.

"I can only say that my parents raised me well!" Xu Mu smiled.

The two chatted and laughed as they tossed various sizes of packaging bags into the trunk and back seat of the G-Class.

Afterwards, Xu Mu took Teng Peizhi's hand and they went back into the mall.

The two walked hand in hand up the escalator. When Xu Mu arrived on the third floor, she saw a women's clothing store. Suddenly, Xu Mu remembered something and asked, "You usually wear casual clothes, right?"

“At the company, we usually wear business attire, since we travel for work from time to time,” Teng Peizhi explained. “And since becoming a senior partner, sometimes when I’m wearing casual clothes, my assistant might assign me a task at the last minute, so I have to change into business attire for the meeting.”

"That's why I'm no longer willing to wear casual clothes!"

"That won't work!" Xu Mu shook her head. "Work is work, and life is life!"

"I just saw some nice clothes in that women's clothing store. Let me take you inside for a look!"

"Mr. Xu, you've bought too much!" Teng Peizhi couldn't help but try to refuse. "I know you're not short of money, but the better you treat me, the more I feel indebted to you!"

"This is a break time, not a work time, so you don't need to call me General Manager Xu!"

"Besides, what's wrong with me spending money on my girlfriend?" Xu Mu raised an eyebrow and smiled gently.

He released Teng Peizhi's hand, put his arm around her waist, and said, "Let's go, let's go take a look!"

"Is there anything you like, or anything that suits you?"

For a mature urban professional like Teng Peizhi, girlish clothing is definitely not suitable.

For example, JK style outfits are suitable for young girls, while Teng Peizhi's style is more suitable for mature women, such as bodycon skirts or high-waisted pants paired with a small shirt. Her pure yet sexy outfits made Xu Mu unable to take her eyes off her.

"Oops, I forgot my high heels!"

Teng Peizhi's long legs paired with high-waisted casual pants perfectly showcase her straight and slender legs. In this case, if she were to wear a pair of high heels, Xu Mu could almost imagine the scene of her legs, which looked like sniper rifle supports, resting on his shoulders.

Do you have any high heels here?

Xu Mu suddenly had a sudden thought and frantically imagined what would happen tonight.

"Yes, sir!"

"Then you can get her a few pairs!"

"..." When Teng Peizhi saw Xu Mu's shifty eyes and the uncontrollable smile that occasionally appeared on his lips, she knew that Xu Mu must be thinking about those lewd things, but she didn't feel uncomfortable at all.

From the moment Ye Muling first met Xu Mu at the barbecue stall in town, she had a certain fondness for this junior who was younger than her. After all, it was natural for seniors and juniors to meet in a big city like Shanghai.

Afterwards, Teng Peizhi had some contact and communication with Xu Mu, which made her feel that Xu Mu was a witty and humorous rich man. He did not have the spoiled, arrogant and haughty attitude that other rich second-generation people had. On the contrary, Xu Mu was very low-key and approachable.

They don't look down on anyone just because they're rich.

Whether it was his manner of speaking, his demeanor, or his insistence on eating at roadside stalls despite his seemingly incongruous status, Teng Peizhi felt a deep fascination with him.

She received a WeChat message from Xu Mu, asking her to pick her up at Hongqiao Railway Station. Teng Peizhi initially treated it as just a task.

However, after getting to know Xu Mu all day, I realized that his refined and elegant demeanor was impossible to fake. Perhaps this is related to his novel writing. Despite being worth hundreds of millions, Xu Mu still updates 10,000 words every day. Although some of the content is rather explicit, the fact that he decided to update this book alone proves that Xu Mu is not someone who easily gives up halfway!
That's about it!

Watching Teng Peizhi wear different high heels and various casual outfits coordinated by the sales staff, Xu Mu felt that Teng Peizhi was very versatile.

Therefore, Xu Mu paid without any hesitation, spending over 200,000 yuan to buy more than ten sets of casual clothes, which filled his previously empty hands with bags and packages.

This time, however, Xu Mu didn't bring anything with him. Instead, he handed the G-Class car keys and the items to the salesperson and said, "My car is parked in the parking lot at the entrance. Could you please take the items to that silver G-Class without license plates?"

Xu Mu took out two hundred yuan in cash from his pocket and handed it to the salesperson. "After you put your things away, just take the key to the Western restaurant on the fourth floor!"

The waiter's eyes lit up when he saw the two hundred yuan tip Xu Mu handed over. He smiled and took the two hundred yuan and the bags from Xu Mu, then ran downstairs.

Actually, the salesperson wouldn't say anything if Xu Mu didn't give a tip. After all, serving customers is her job. Besides, Xu Mu spent so much here today, her commission alone is over ten thousand yuan!
However, considering that in a big city like Shanghai with its own independent currency, two hundred yuan could buy a simple meal at Haidilao, the salesperson decided to accept the two hundred yuan tip after a brief moment of thought.

After the salesperson left, Xu Mu pulled Teng Peizhi toward the Western restaurant on the fourth floor.

There's a relatively high-end Western restaurant on the fourth floor, with an average cost of two to three thousand yuan per person. If you eat well, it can easily cost over ten thousand.

As soon as they entered the store with Teng Peizhi, a waiter greeted them, "Hello, are there two of you?"

"Do you have an appointment?"

"No." Xu Mu took out the black card from his pocket. "But I have a black card, and I heard there's a private room prepared just for me? Take me to the private room!"

Upon seeing the black card Xu Mu pulled out, the waiter paused, his already smiling face beaming even brighter. "So it's Mr. Xu!"

"I have long admired your great name!"

"Please come in, both of you!"

"Oh, by the way, a salesperson will be coming over later to deliver the keys to my Mercedes-Benz G-Class. They'll mention my name. Could you please bring the keys to my private room later?"

"No problem!" The waiter nodded with a smile.

Xu Mu didn't have much cash in his pocket, but he did have 10,000 yuan with him.

After all, sometimes when I'm feeling lazy, I'll give a red envelope when I ask someone to do something for me.

We're all just working, it's not easy for us. Two hundred yuan is about right for running errands.

Upon entering the private room, Xu Mu took the menu from the waiter and handed it to Teng Peizhi, asking, "Take a look, what would you like to eat?"

"Let me see!"

Teng Peizhi originally wanted to say, "You can arrange it as you see fit," but seeing Xu Muxi's hopeful eyes and remembering that boys aren't actually that professional when it comes to ordering food, she ultimately took the menu.

She glanced at the menu, and the prices were beyond her expectations.

Teng Peizhi didn't know how to start the conversation for a moment.

This is considered the most upscale restaurant in the Magnolia Plaza, with an average cost of three to four thousand yuan per person for a relatively low-end meal. If you really want to eat like it's a buffet, it would probably cost twenty to thirty thousand yuan.

Spending 20,000 to 30,000 yuan on a single meal is a bit excessive for Teng Peizhi.

After all, even as a senior partner, she doesn't earn as much money as she imagined; a single meal can wipe out half a month's salary.

"What's wrong?" Xu Mu asked curiously when he saw Teng Peizhi staring blankly.

"Yes...it's a bit expensive."

"I'm the boss, you don't need to pay for your meal!"

Xu Mu said speechlessly, "Just look at what you want to eat, and think of the price as the Happy Beans in Happy Landlords."

"I'm a business owner, and I have to pay for my meal at this restaurant? Isn't that a slap in the face?"

"Oh~~" Teng Peizhi stuck out her pink tongue, "I forgot you're the big boss who fully acquired the Magnolia Plaza!"

Xu Mu smiled gently and let Teng Peizhi casually order more than a dozen dishes.

Xu Mu said that, but in reality, they still had to pay. After all, Xu Mu had already collected their rent. It would be irresponsible of the owner to have them come here to eat every few days without paying. Besides, Xu Mu wasn't short of money, so they still had to pay!

It's just a discount!

After ordering, Xu Mu received her car keys from the waiter while waiting for the food to be served.

Xu Mu casually tossed his car keys aside, took out a Black Liqun cigarette from his pocket, and started puffing on it.

"Would you like some drinks tonight?"

Xu Mu looked at Teng Peizhi and asked, "There shouldn't be any work today, right?"

"I can have a small drink," Teng Peizhi said with a slightly shy smile, "but I can't drink much!"

“Normally when we go out for dinner or entertain clients, we have a dedicated assistant to handle the drinking. But now that Harvest Venture Capital has gained recognition in Shanghai, many people are coming to host banquets for us. Some are companies that need investment, while others are colleagues from Harvest Venture Capital who want to connect with us and get to know us through Harvest Venture Capital!”

Teng Peizhi said with a smile.

Xu Mu is not high-profile. Although they know that Xu Mu is very rich and has acquired Harvest Venture Capital and Magnolia Plaza, very few people have actually met him!
Because Xu Mu's appearance was so shocking, it just happened so suddenly!
They spent billions to acquire it.

too exaggerated!

There isn't a single person in the entire city of Shanghai who can come up with that much money!
Xu Mu can be said to be the only one!
"I came here specifically for the dinner!" Xu Mu said with a smile. "Zhou Sheng called me, and I rescheduled the dinner for tomorrow!"

"I'll spend the whole day with you!"

"After we finish eating, I'll go with you to the hospital to visit your aunt and uncle."

“This…” Teng Peizhi was clearly taken aback by Xu Mu’s request.

At least in Teng Peizhi's view, her relationship with Xu Mu was just a normal sexual one, but she didn't expect Xu Mu to take the initiative to suggest visiting her parents.

This caught her somewhat off guard!
"Why, can't it?"

“That’s possible…” Teng Peizhi nodded, “but I’m afraid my parents will ask all sorts of questions and embarrass Mr. Xu!”

Deep down, Teng Peizhi felt that she and Xu Mu were from different worlds.

Even though Teng Peizhi tried her best, she was still no match for a tycoon like Xu Mu!
This is a chasm and a mountain that can never be crossed in this lifetime.

At the time, she had nothing to do and fantasized that if she earned Xu Mu's 10 billion yuan with her monthly salary of 100,000 yuan, she would have to work from the time of Qin Shi Huang and still not earn that much money!

Therefore, this world is just that unfair and realistic.

"I accompanied my assistant on a business trip to Shanghai before, and I was the one who arranged her mother's surgery. I acted as her boyfriend and smoothed things over for her!"

"When you reach this age, your parents must be urging you to get married, right? My parents are constantly asking me when I'm going to get married!"

The two of them talked about being pressured to get married, and each had their own points to make.

As we chatted, the dishes we had ordered were brought out one after another.

"Come on, try it!"

"I heard this steak was air-shipped from Australia, and it tastes really good!"

"I'm also very curious, what's the difference between a steak that costs a few dozen yuan in my small hometown and this steak that costs several thousand yuan!"

Actually, Xu Mu had tried steaks at some Western restaurants in Shanghai before. He could only say that the same piece of beef could not be made into different flavors by different chefs. Moreover, it depends on how the individual prepares the meat.

Another factor is personal taste.

However, Xu Mu thought the steak at this Tazan Western Restaurant was pretty good!

Inside the private room, the lighting was not bright, but rather dim. Four white candles were placed around the table, their flickering flames illuminating the faces of the two people sitting opposite each other.

The two of them enjoyed their meal immensely, savoring the delicious food while also sipping red wine.

Steak with red wine – a truly exquisite candlelight dinner!
As she drank glass after glass of red wine, Teng Peizhi's pretty face turned slightly red. Xu Mu didn't seem to notice anything, but in this atmosphere, he felt that red wine was the perfect complement to a candlelight dinner.

"Xu Mu, how about... we go to the hospital to see my parents tomorrow?"

"I think we should have a proper date tonight!"

(End of this chapter)