ryethenovel Chapter 2 The Essence of a Simp
Chapter 2 The Essence of a Simp
Seranxi.
This is a well-known high-end Western restaurant in Jiangdu.
Once you come in, you definitely won't leave without spending several thousand yuan.
"Xiaoyu, you're here." Xu An said with a smile.
"You really booked it inside?" Chen Xiaoyu asked suspiciously.
She didn't want to lose face along with Xu An.
For a woman like her, she is very concerned about her image in front of outsiders.
"It's already booked, don't worry."
Xu An's smile reassured her a lot.
"Here, take this bag." Chen Xiaoyu naturally handed the bag to Xu An.
Xu An didn't refuse and smiled as he took it in his hand.
As the two entered the restaurant, a waiter in a suit and tie immediately came forward with a smile to serve them.
"Do you two have a reservation?"
"It's booked." Xu An took out his phone and showed it to the waiter.
"Yes, sir, this way please." The waiter smiled and gestured for them to enter.
The restaurant was quiet, with piano music echoing in the hall, giving the whole scene an elegant feel.
"Please be seated, distinguished guests."
The waiter smiled and handed over two hot towels.
Chen Xiaoyu felt the warmth of the towel and subconsciously prepared to use it to wipe her face.
The waiter quickly said, "Madam, this is for wiping your hands."
Feeling embarrassed, she forced a smile and said, "I know."
The waiter didn't say anything more.
"Do you two have any dietary restrictions?"
"Xiaoyu, do you have any dietary restrictions?" Xu An asked.
Chen Xiaoyu replied, "No."
"Okay, I'll go tell the kitchen to prepare the dishes."
The waiter pressed the earpiece to notify the kitchen to serve the food.
"Please wait a moment, gentlemen. Please feel free to call me if you need anything."
The waiter left with a smile.
Chen Xiaoyu sat at the dining table with a smile on her face: "Xu An, you're so thoughtful."
"It's nothing, it's my duty, Xiaoyu," Xu An said with a smile.
"It must be expensive to eat here, right?" she continued to ask.
"It is indeed quite expensive, this meal costs four thousand eight," Xu An replied, a pained expression on his face.
Chen Xiaoyu was startled, but said aloud, "I'm so sorry to have troubled you."
In reality, she was cursing inwardly: What a big idiot, trying to act all high and mighty even though he has no money.
In other words, Xu An didn't know what she was thinking. If he did, he would definitely say she deserved the scolding.
If it weren't for completing the mission, Xu An wouldn't have bothered with this kind of woman.
Soon, a waiter pushed the food cart over.
He bent down and gently placed the white porcelain plate on the table, the silver cutlery making no sound whatsoever.
"Sir, Madam, these are appetizers prepared for you before your meal. Let me briefly introduce them to you."
"This dish features Siberian sturgeon caviar with Hokkaido sea urchin crisps. The crisps are hand-baked by our chef, the sea urchin is delivered fresh daily, and the caviar is made from sturgeon caviar that is over three years old. It is light, crisp, and bursts with flavor in your mouth. Only a little lemon peel is used to enhance the freshness without overpowering the original taste."
"The one next to it is slow-cooked foie gras mousse with fig jelly. The foie gras is slow-cooked at a low temperature to remove the greasiness, and the texture is as smooth as cream. The fig jelly at the bottom is made by slow-cooking fresh figs to balance the richness. The surface is decorated with edible gold leaf and pistachio crumbs."
"There's also this 48-month Iberian Black Label ham with Yubari melon. The ham is so thin it's almost translucent, with a rich aroma of fruit and oak. Paired with an extremely sweet melon, it's a classic appetizer."
"The last dessert is Madagascar vanilla panna cotta with raspberry sorbet. The vanilla pods are hand-scraped and cooked. The panna cotta is smooth, and the sorbet is refreshingly tart, which helps to cleanse the palate and prepare you for the main course."
"Please enjoy your meal, gentlemen."
After a brief introduction from the waiter, Chen Xiaoyu experienced for the first time what the lives of the wealthy were like.
Even the food they eat is so particular.
She took out her phone and started taking pictures.
Xu An sat to the side with a smile.
"Xu An, can you take a picture for me?" She wasn't satisfied with just taking selfies, so she asked Xu An to take a picture for her.
"Okay." Xu An naturally did not refuse.
After taking the photos, she created a nine-grid layout with the caption: "I prefer all things of quality; romance and refinement are never absent."
After posting on her WeChat Moments, she finally put down her phone, satisfied.
"It tastes pretty good," she said with a smile, but in her heart she was already exclaiming: This is delicious! No wonder it's a high-end restaurant.
This meal, costing 4,800 yuan, made her feel like a socialite. She even secretly thought to herself, "This is the kind of life I should be living."
This made her even more repulsed by Xu An; he was like a toad trying to eat swan meat.
As they walked out of the restaurant, Xu An said, "Xiao Yu, let's take a walk to digest our food."
"Dog meat is no good for a proper meal," Chen Xiaoyu thought disdainfully, but did not refuse.
Although Xu An was a penniless man, he could still occasionally bring her surprises. Taking a walk with him was her reward for him.
After the two arrived at a square, Xu An suddenly said, "Xiao Yu, wait for me here for a moment. I'm going to use the restroom and will be right back."
"Go ahead," Chen Xiaoyu waved her hand.
While waiting, suddenly "bang!" a beautiful firework bloomed in the sky.
Chen Xiaoyu looked up and saw the fireworks blooming all over the sky, which was quite a sight.
"Light rain."
The sound from behind startled her. As soon as she turned around, she saw Xu An kneeling on one knee, holding a bouquet of flowers and a red ring box.
"Xiaoyu, I like you. I've liked you since the first time I saw you..." Xu An said affectionately, looking at her with eyes that seemed to hold even the deepest affection for a dog.
This scene attracted many passersby to gather around and watch the spectacle.
Upon witnessing this scene, a young girl couldn't help but exclaim, "How romantic! He really loves her; his eyes are so full of affection!"
Chen Xiaoyu covered her mouth with both hands, looking surprised and incredulous. Especially when she met Xu An's eyes, which seemed to look at a dog with such affection, her heart raced.
Seeing that the time was right, Xu An got down to business.
"Xiaoyu, I like you. Will you be my girlfriend?"
As he spoke, Xu An raised the ring box in his hand, opened it, and took out a pull tab from a soda can.
"Although I don't have money right now, I will work hard. Believe me, I will give you a big diamond ring in the future!"
Brilliant fireworks burst in the night sky, and Chen Xiaoyu had to admit that she was truly moved for a moment by the heartfelt confession of the person in front of her.
"Together! Together!"
"Say yes, young lady! I think this young man is suitable. Say yes!"
The people around them started making a fuss.
Women are emotional creatures.
Before the ring box was opened, Chen Xiaoyu was thinking that if Xu An could give her a big diamond ring or a pure gold ring, she would agree to it for the time being.
But when she saw the pull tab on the can in Xu An's hand, her momentary emotion vanished instantly.
She forcefully suppressed the urge to unleash a torrent of curses.
There are so many people watching.
She couldn't present herself as a gold digger, even though there was no one she knew around.
She covered her mouth, tears welling in her eyes, showing that she was moved.
Xu An looked at her and suddenly felt a little nervous. At the same time, he cursed inwardly for the people around him making such a fuss. Did they all have nothing better to do?
Don't agree! Don't agree! You must stick to your principles, Chen Xiaoyu!
What is a "simp"? What is the essence of being a "simp"?
It's like licking but not getting.
If you get what you want, then what kind of simp are you?
The mission is definitely not going to be completed.
"I'm sorry, Xu An, I'm really touched by what you've done for me, but I can't agree to it. Actually, I've always considered you a friend."
Upon hearing this, Xu An's expression changed.
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