Gou Zai Qingluo Cave Heaven Cultivation

Amidst the churning sea of ​​clouds, a Dharma boat glides smoothly through the sky above Qinglin Bay.

Looking down, the numerous fishing villages scattered across the landscape come into view.

A group of teenagers stood on the deck, their faces filled with curiosity.

Liu Xiaorui, Li Hou, and Wang Qingzhi were all riding in such a high-level flying artifact for the first time. They looked around and even the air at high altitude seemed exceptionally fresh.

"This Drunken Immortal Pavilion is usually packed with people, and it's hard to get a table."

Zhou Changping stood at the bow of the boat, triumphantly tossing his hair. "However, I've already reserved the finest riverside private room, 'Tingtao Pavilion,' so I guarantee everyone will have a wonderful meal today!"

Zhou Baoqing leaned against the ship's railing and couldn't help but tease, "You're quite the hidden talent. It seems you've been wasting your time at the school."

"Of course, that's what they call 'a hidden talent'!"

Upon hearing this, Su Wanliu and Xiao Rui covered their mouths and laughed.

While everyone was laughing and chatting on one side, Li Hou whispered on the other, "Brother Gou, didn't you say you were going to spend time with Zhou Baoqing after the exams..."

"Shut up!"

Wang Qingzhi, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, glared and muttered, "I never intended to make up with him!"

At this moment, Wang Qingzhi was also extremely troubled.

He's not here to freeload today.

With her mother Lian's culinary skills and the family's ten acres of fishponds, although they were not as wealthy as Su Wan and Zhou Changping, they were still quite well-off, so they naturally didn't covet the meal at Zuixianlou.

What bothers him is owing people favors!

To prepare for the exam, he copied Li Hou's notes and crammed at the last minute. Unexpectedly, he did quite well on the exam and actually got a "medium" grade.

Li Hou was initially quite pleased with himself, but after asking, he learned that the well-organized notes were actually compiled by Zhou Baoqing for everyone!

What a disappointment!

Having received a favor from his "enemy," this young man, who is known for repaying kindness and seeking revenge, is now caught in a dilemma: whether to thank him or not.

Before long, the flying boat slowly landed in front of a magnificent restaurant.

The Drunken Immortal Pavilion is five stories high, with carved beams and painted rafters, a spacious entrance, and dazzling lanterns hanging from the eaves, exuding luxury.

As soon as the group stepped into the lobby, a steward with a slightly protruding belly greeted them with a smile, "Oh, it's Young Master Zhou! What a pity, there was a slight problem with the 'Listening to the Waves Pavilion' you originally booked, so I've moved you all to the 'Emerald Bamboo Pavilion.' That private room is antique and elegant, and although it's a bit smaller, it's still excellent!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions immediately turned sour.

We're out having a celebratory meal to have a good time, how could we be so disappointing?

Zhou Changping immediately started shouting, "What do you mean? I booked Tingtao Pavilion long ago, what could possibly go wrong? Do you think I can't afford the spirit stones?"

Zhou Baoqing was also feeling uneasy.

Who would willingly suffer such a loss in silence?

The shopkeeper obviously thought they were just a bunch of teenagers and could be easily fooled, so he gave Tingtao Pavilion to someone else.

Surrounded and questioned, Manager Li quickly smiled apologetically and explained, "Gentlemen, please calm down. It was indeed a mistake on the part of the restaurant's staff. To express our apologies, we will offer a dish of 'Stir-fried Water Bamboo Shoots' as compensation. We hope you will all understand."

Zhou Changping hesitated for a moment. He wasn't usually unreasonable or argumentative; since the other party had offered compensation, then...

He instinctively turned to look at Zhou Baoqing, unsure of what to do.

Zhou Baoqing stared at Manager Li's shifty eyes. "Manager Li, Zuixianlou has always relied on its reputation in Qinglinfang. If the diners outside find out that your restaurant is unreliable and bullies its customers, wouldn't that be a greater loss than gain? Or does Manager Li think that the people of our Zhou Clan Academy are so easily dealt with?"

A huge accusation was slapped down on him, and Manager Li was so frightened that he quickly wiped his sweat with his sleeve.

This kid is so mature, he's not easy to fool!

"Young master is right, it is our shop's fault for neglecting you! Therefore, we will replace the vegetarian dish with our shop's signature dish, 'Steamed Jade Sea Bass,' which is our head chef's specialty. This is our apology!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.

This steamed jade perch is a dish that costs a full low-grade spirit stone, and even Zhou Changping wouldn't normally be willing to order it.

I immediately felt completely satisfied.

But then Zhou Baoqing casually pointed to the menu next to the counter and said, "Since Manager Li is so sincere, why not order another pot of 'Hundred Fruits Green Tea'?"

This juice is also a spiritual drink, made by freshly squeezing together more than a dozen kinds of semi-spiritual fruits. It has a sweet and rich taste and is one of the signature dishes of Zuixianlou.

Manager Li's face twitched, feeling a pang of heartache, but he had no choice but to grit his teeth and agree, "Alright! As the young master wishes!"

How could they so casually obtain two more spiritual dishes?

The children around him immediately looked at Zhou Baoqing with admiration.

Once inside Cuizhu Pavilion, Zhou Baoqing smiled and explained to his classmates, "He knew he was in the wrong, and he was afraid that we young lads wouldn't know any better and would cause a scene in the restaurant. The losses would be far greater than a single dish. He didn't want to cause trouble, so he naturally gave in to us."

It turned out to be the case.

Everyone suddenly realized.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Baoqing was not only academically gifted, but also so adept at navigating social interactions.

Before long, the dishes were served in a continuous stream.

A variety of dishes were laid out on the table, filling the air with their aroma.

The most eye-catching dish was undoubtedly the complimentary main course, steamed jade perch.

The fish is crystal clear, drizzled with scallion oil, and the flesh melts in your mouth. The rich aroma slides down your throat and into your lungs, so delicious that you want to swallow your tongue.

Zhou Baoqing leaned back comfortably in his chair, took a sip of the sweet Bibo juice, and was in a great mood.

No matter when or where, delicious food can always make people forget their troubles and feel happy.

Just then, Wang Qingzhi suddenly stood up abruptly, his movement so sudden that everyone was startled and stopped eating.

Speaking of which, everyone knows that Zhou Baoqing and Wang Qingzhi had a previous falling out.

Therefore, Wang Qingzhi followed along awkwardly today, completely bewildered, fearing that he might cause trouble at this victory banquet.

Just when everyone thought Wang Qingzhi was going to cause trouble.

He looked like he was about to be beheaded, and said in a muffled voice, "Zhou Baoqing, thank you for your notes."

Zhou Baoqing was slightly taken aback.

But he quickly realized what was going on and smiled, saying, "It's good that I can help you. We're all classmates, so we should help each other."

After saying that, Wang Qingzhi stood there, unsure of what to say next.

The two exchanged a glance, both sensing a strange atmosphere in the air.

That's so embarrassing!

Fortunately, Li Hou was quick-witted. He picked up his drink cup and livened up the atmosphere: "Come on, have some juice! Let's all do well on the exam!"

Everyone raised their glasses, and the atmosphere warmed up again.

Zhou Baoqing breathed a sigh of relief. In any case, this could be considered a sign that the relationship between the two sides had improved, so it wasn't a bad thing.

Wang Qingzhi also had a relieved expression on his face.