A sophomore in college starts by getting a marriage certificate with a female CEO.

The hot pot restaurant isn't far from here; it's on the same street, just two intersections away.

soon.

The three people were standing in front of a shop.

"Haidilao! Boss, are you treating us to Haidilao?"

Xia Ning's eyes showed some excitement.

You should know that this is a very famous hot pot restaurant that has recently become popular online.

She had wanted to try it for a long time.

The three of them chose a four-person table by the window.

Lu Yang sat on one side, while Xia Ning and Xia Qing sat opposite him.

The waiter handed over the menu.

Xia Ning's eyes lit up, just like a little foodie.

However, she did not order immediately, but stared straight at Lu Yang, as if waiting for orders from her superior.

Lu Yang said directly, "Order whatever you want to eat."

"Yes, sir!"

Xia Ning read aloud while tapping on the menu, her fingers pecking like a woodpecker, pointing out each item as she went.

Seeing the girl's anxious look, Lu Yang said irritably, "Slow down, the menu isn't going anywhere."

"Boss, you don't understand. I'm afraid you'll change your mind!"

"..."

Lu Yang was so angry he laughed.

Can I go back on my word?

Xia Qing placed her hands on the table without looking at the menu.

Lu Yang also pushed a menu over.

"You order too."

"I don't need it."

Xia Qing said.

Lu Yang frowned: "Just order it. That's an order, don't you hear me?"

You're the boss, you're amazing.

Xia Qing had no choice but to scan the menu and then point to two items.

One piece of beef tripe, and one piece of tofu skin.

It's over.

"this one?"

That's enough.

Xia Qing said directly.

Lu Yang frowned.

Is this girl trying to save herself money?

However, Xia Ning ordered more items, but she only chose the cheaper ones.

Lu Yang glanced at the dishes Xia Ning had ordered.

Duck blood, bean sprouts, potato slices, glass noodles...

It was all vegetarian.

So, they come to Haidilao just to be vegetarians?

I might as well just go downstairs and eat some spicy hot pot.

Lu Yang snatched the menu directly from Xia Ning's hand.

"Move aside, I'll do it."

Xia Ning was taken aback: "But boss, I've already ordered."

"Look at what you've ordered! If the people at the next table see this, they'll think we can't afford meat!"

Lu Yang flipped directly to the page with the meat dishes: "One serving of tripe, one serving of Wagyu beef, and one extra marbled beef..."

Xia Ning's eyes widened even more.

These meats are very expensive.

"Boss, that's enough, that's enough, too much will be a waste..." Xia Ning gently tugged at Lu Yang's sleeve.

Lu Yang glanced at her and said, "Weren't you just yelling about tripe, duck intestines, shrimp paste, and tender beef in the shop? How come it all turned into potato slices on the table?"

Xia Ning was exposed, her lips trembled, and she withdrew them.

Lu Yang flipped to the last page of the menu.

Then he raised his hand and beckoned to the waiter.

"One Alaskan king crab set meal, please!"

The waiter paused for a moment, then confirmed, "Sir, this is our top-of-the-line signature set meal, which includes a whole Alaskan king crab, along with the hot pot base and side dishes. The total is 2,888 yuan."

The words fell.

The two of them were stunned for a moment.

Xia Ning finally realized what was happening.

She grabbed the menu with both hands and pulled it toward herself.

"No, no, no, no! Boss! Some tripe and shrimp paste will be enough for us! Really!"

She was so anxious that the rabbit hair clip bent crooked.

Xia Qing quickly pulled the menu over as well.

That two thousand yuan is almost enough to buy her a month's worth of labor.

Lu Yang glanced at the two of them.

Have you ever eaten king crab?

Xia Ning shook her head.

Xia Qing didn't move either.

"That's right."

Lu Yang turned to the waiter and said, "Bring it on."

The waiter noted down the order and then turned and left.

Xia Ning was completely panicked.

"Boss! Listen to me..."

"If you say one more word, I'll order another Australian lobster."

Xia Ning immediately shut her mouth.

But her eyes were smoking.

It's not that I'm angry, it's that I'm heartbroken about the money.

It was the kind of thing that could almost cost me my life.

Seeing this, Lu Yang smiled and said, "Today is a celebration of our first anniversary of opening, and my employees deserve better."

Upon hearing this...

Xia Ning's eyes were brimming with tears.

"Boss..."

"Um?"

"Was I your beast of burden in my past life?"

Lu Yang almost choked.

Xia Ning said very seriously, "I've been thinking, what good deeds did I do in my past life to have such a wonderful boss like you in this one!"

Lu Yang was a little unsure how to respond to these words.

It was just a hot pot meal.

Why are you getting all emotional?

After a while.

The hot pot broth was served quickly.

The chili oil churned and steam rose, enveloping the entire table in a spicy aroma.

Once the hot pot base was served, Xia Ning couldn't wait to eat it.

"Up and down, up and down..."

She muttered to herself, her eyes fixed on the piece of tripe in the pot, afraid of overcooking it.

She certainly knows how to eat.

Lu Yang poured himself a glass of plum juice and leaned back in his chair.

I've been busy all day.

Now I can finally catch my breath.

Xia Qing hesitated for a moment, then picked up her chopsticks as well.

She picked up food with great elegance, taking one bite at a time without making a sound.

This contrasted sharply with Xia Ning, who was wolfing down her food next to her.

"Boss, this is delicious! This is delicious too!"

Xia Ning mumbled something, as if she had a little hamster stuffed in her mouth.

"Swallow it first."

"oh."

Xia Ning hummed in agreement, then swallowed hard with a gulp.

Delicious~

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at this time.

Lu Yang suddenly put down his chopsticks and said, "By the way, there's something I want to tell you."

Xia Ning, who was struggling with a piece of duck intestine, looked up when she heard this: "What is it?"

"I'll settle your wages for this week today."

"salary?"

Xia Ning's eyes lit up.

Finally, I got my wages!

Moreover, it was agreed at the time that payments would be made weekly.

"Boss, really? It's being shipped today?"

"Would I lie to you?"

Xia Ning was so excited she almost jumped off her chair.

Xia Qing, who was standing next to her, put down her chopsticks.

"Boss, I don't need my share..."

She had previously received an advance of 10,000 yuan, which she hadn't yet paid back, so she couldn't accept the salary.

Lu Yang chuckled: "You did the work, so you should get your wages. As for the wages you received in advance, that's a separate matter."

Xia Qing opened her mouth, as if to say something.

Lu Yang's tone left no room for negotiation.

Xia Qing looked at him for a moment.

He didn't say anything more.

She now has only one thought: to do her job well for her boss.

Lu Yang continued, "I've calculated it out. Your base salary plus the hours you worked this week, plus overtime pay on opening day, and the extra subsidies during new product development..."

He turned his phone screen around.

The wages that the two of them should receive this week have already been calculated above.

Xia Ning leaned over and took a look.

Then, she froze.

Not only her, but Xia Qing was also stunned.

"Boss... is this number... correct?"

Lu Yang smiled and replied, "Is there a problem?"

Xia Ning watched it again.

I rubbed my eyes and looked at it again.

wrong!