I chose the safe house, and the Human Alliance regretted it.

Chapter 10 There's no such thing as a free lunch

"Let's talk in person"

Wang Wei responded to Chu Lian with a message.

I casually searched for the location of another Western restaurant and sent it to her.

Chu Lian initially dismissed the message from Wang Wei, but she was stunned when she saw the restaurant's location.

She had never been inside this place before.

She glanced at Qian Mengxun and Lin Nan, who were still locked in a heated argument, picked up her bag, went to the restroom to touch up her makeup, and slipped away alone.

I was just doing it for my two best friends... and incidentally, I wanted to have a nice meal too.

After comforting herself with this thought, Chu Lian headed towards the restaurant with a clear conscience.

During the journey, Chu Lian decisively declined the dinner invitations from Qian Mengxun and Lin Nan, finding an excuse to do so.

When she arrived, Wang Wei was already sitting by the window, waving at her.

"Chu Lian, here."

Chu Lian felt a pang of guilt as she looked at the luxurious restaurant, but it was quickly replaced by a sense of vanity that made her feel "I deserve to sit here too."

"Brother Wang, why did you choose such an expensive place?" She feigned surprise, but her voice betrayed her excitement.

"Is it expensive?" Wang Wei smiled and pushed the heavy leather menu in front of her. "I think it's okay. Order whatever you want."

Chu Lian took the menu, and her heart skipped a beat when her fingertips touched the gold-embossed cover.

She slowly opened the book, her gaze sweeping over the numbers:

Wagyu beef set meal 7800, black truffle pasta 3200, caviar appetizer 3800... even a glass of juice costs 680 yuan.

"Then I won't be polite," Chu Lian decided to rip off Wang Wei.

This can be considered revenge for her two best friends!

Chu Lian opened the menu, her slender fingers lightly gliding over the gold-embossed lettering.

She deliberately avoided the cheap options and chose dishes with complex ingredients.

"This Wagyu beef set meal looks good," she casually ordered the main course, and added a black truffle pasta and a caviar appetizer, "and a glass of your special juice."

Wang Wei watched her order with a smile, but a barely perceptible hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.

Birds of a feather flock together; they are all cut from the same cloth.

Although somewhat disdainful, Wang Wei added, "Would you like to try their red wine? There's a Burgundy that pairs perfectly with the main course."

"Sure," Chu Lian replied without hesitation, "Brother Wang's recommendation is definitely right."

While waiting for the food to be served, Chu Lian took out her phone and adjusted it to the best angle for a selfie.

The restaurant's soft lighting bathed her meticulously applied makeup, while the crystal chandelier and dark wood accents behind her formed a perfect backdrop.

When the first appetizer was served, Chu Lian's eyes lit up.

The exquisite plating was like a work of art, and she immediately picked up her phone to take pictures.

Chu Lian skillfully adjusted the filter to make the food look even more appealing, then added the following text:

"Small moments of happiness discovered by chance #FoodsAreNotToBeMissed #LifeNeedsRituals".

She deliberately didn't specify a location, but those familiar with the place could tell from the background that it was a high-end restaurant.

When the main course was served, Chu Lian became even more engrossed in filming.

She even asked a waiter to take a picture of her profile as she "inadvertently" looked out the window, revealing her exquisite earrings and the clear lines of her collarbone.

As for the purpose of her visit, she had long forgotten it.

"You're a very professional photographer," Wang Wei said casually, taking a sip of his juice.

Chu Lian responded with a satisfied look, "I just like to record my life."

During the meal, Wang Wei began to subtly probe: "Actually, I've always admired your taste. Unlike some people who just follow the crowd."

Chu Lian paused slightly as she cut the beef, then looked up at him: "What does Brother Wang mean?"

"Nothing special," Wang Wei swirled his wine glass, "It's just that you're very different from Qian Mengxun and Lin Nan. They're too...sharp, while you know how to live."

These words struck a chord with Chu Lian.

She always felt overshadowed by her two best friends—she was always the supporting character.

The two hit it off as they talked.

"Come with me to the mall," Wang Wei casually invited as they checked out, "to buy some things."

"Ah," Chu Lian hesitated for a moment, "but I have to go to work this afternoon."

"If it's inconvenient..." Wang Wei said, taking out his car keys.

As the saying goes, "He who eats another's food is bound to do his bidding, and he who takes another's money is obligated to do his bidding."

He didn't believe that a woman like Chu Lian could resist temptation.

Sure enough, Wang Wei hadn't finished speaking.

"It's convenient," Chu Lian quickly replied. "I can just ask for leave. It's rare for Brother Wang to ask me out."

Wang Wei smiled slightly, "Then you can go."

Wang Wei stood up casually, paid the bill, and walked out with Chu Lian.

Once in the car, Chu Lian took another round of selfies.

However, after much consideration, she decided not to post it on WeChat Moments this time.

Chu Lian still had some concerns. If Qian Mengxun and Lin Nan found out, it would be troublesome.

Having already experienced shopping with Lin Nan, Wang Wei was even more adept this time.

After browsing through various specialty stores, the two of them ended up carrying bags and bags containing over 100,000 yuan worth of goods.

However, he didn't buy anything for Chu Lian.

A woman like that is perfect for shopping.

There's no need to buy her anything.

Only a simp needs to buy gifts to win a woman's heart.

As a wealthy person, all you need to do is let her see your wealth!

As Chu Lian watched Wang Wei spend tens of thousands of yuan like water, she had already imagined countless scenarios.

No wonder Qian Mengxun and Lin Nan became enemies because of Wang Wei!

It turns out that Wang Wei is actually incredibly wealthy, worth hundreds of millions.

During this time, Qian Mengxun and Lin Nan both sent her messages, asking where she was, but Chu Lian decisively chose to ignore them.

After the two finished shopping, Wang Wei drove off in a certain direction without asking her opinion.

Chu Lian didn't ask where they were going. A tacit understanding filled the car.

Chu Lian was stunned when the car stopped in a residential area.

"Brother Wang, you live here?" she blurted out.

Wang Wei didn't respond, but led her upstairs directly.

After the two entered the room, Wang Wei put his arm around her waist.

"Brother Wang, you..." Chu Lian was startled; she hadn't expected things to develop so quickly.

"You're different from the other two," Wang Wei said with a touch of affection, "You didn't even ask me to buy you anything."

After saying that, Wang Wei pressed down on her.

Chu Lian still felt a little uneasy, but her body began to act on its own.

From the moment she walked in, she had no choice in the matter.

Chu Lian kept comforting herself: This is a ticket to another life, a ticket she had longed for.

After more than two hours of tossing and turning, the bedroom finally quieted down.

Afterwards, Chu Lian looked at the ceiling and suddenly asked, "Brother Wang, why are you still living in such a small house?"

Wang Wei spends tens of thousands of yuan at will and drives a luxury car worth millions, but he lives in a two-bedroom apartment, which is somewhat inconsistent with his status.

However, Chu Lian's question did remind Wang Wei.

My house is indeed a bit small!

"I'm planning to move to a larger apartment tomorrow," Wang Wei replied.

Chu Lian's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this.

Rich people are different; they don't even hesitate when buying a house.

I just casually mentioned it, and Wang Wei wants to buy it tomorrow!

Could it be that I'm really different in his heart?

Just as Chu Lian was lost in thought, Wang Wei suddenly spoke up, "Did you bring your ID card?"

"Uh?" Chu Lian was taken aback, but still answered truthfully, "I brought it."

Wang Wei grinned mischievously upon hearing this.

"Get up, let me take your picture."

There's no such thing as a free lunch; consider this the price of the meal.