Volume One, Chapter 12: Exclusive Booking

Lu Yichen helped Yue Suxin put on the watch. “Not bad. You should obey and accept it obediently. It looks really beautiful.”

“It really is beautiful.”

“Then wear it well and don’t take it off,” Lu Yichen said gently.

Yue Suxin nodded in agreement.

As they chatted, they finished their coffee.

“It’s so nice not having to work. Where shall we go next?”

“Is there anywhere you want to go?” Lu Yichen asked.

“I’m hungry. I want to eat,” Yue Suxin said coquettishly, rubbing her stomach.

She now looked every bit the sweet, clingy little girlfriend—adorable and endearing.

“Let’s go. I’ll take you to eat,” Lu Yichen smiled, gently patting the head that leaned against him, full of affection.

Feeling his hand on her head, Yue Suxin suddenly withdrew quickly from his shoulder.

Realizing her lapse, she hurriedly asked, “Where are we going to eat?”

“That’s a secret,” Lu Yichen said with a smile curling at the corners of his mouth, an idea forming in his mind.

At that moment, the system’s voice finally sounded.

[Host has successfully completed a spending transaction. Reward: two million.]

[Host has successfully completed a spending transaction. Reward: five thousand.]

Just one large expense and the system refunded two million—it felt amazing!

Delighted, Lu Yichen quickly hailed a car with Yue Suxin and headed to their destination, Belton Restaurant.

Belton Restaurant was located on the top floor of the renowned Hillfis International Hotel in Lu City.

The average cost per person was in the millions—exceedingly extravagant.

Arriving at the hotel entrance, Yue Suxin looked at the lavishly decorated, opulent Hillfis Hotel and exclaimed in surprise.

“Why did you bring me here?”

“I heard that any room in this hotel costs over a thousand.”

“The top floor here is a restaurant.”

“Oh, I didn’t know there was a restaurant on the top floor. I thought you wanted to book a room and stay the night.”

“Hm? Staying the night here wouldn’t be impossible either.”

Lu Yichen teased as he observed Yue Suxin’s curious and surprised expression.

“Ah? Stay the night?”

“Yes, you’re my little lover now, so staying the night shouldn’t be a big deal.”

Yue Suxin bit her lip and muttered, “If we’re staying the night, then so be it. What’s the big deal?”

“That’s fine then, you said it yourself. Let’s go eat first.”

Just as they were about to enter, a staff member in an office lady uniform called out to them.

“Hello, may I ask if you are Mr. Lu Yichen?”

Lu Yichen nodded. “Yes, that’s me.”

“I’m Han Siyu, the manager of Belton Restaurant.”

“We have already cleared the venue as per your instructions.”

Cleared the venue?!

Hearing this, Yue Suxin looked at Lu Yichen in disbelief.

She couldn’t even imagine how much it would cost to book out such a luxurious place.

But it greatly satisfied her vanity.

“I’ll take you both inside. This way, please,” Han Siyu said with a smile, making a perfectly polite gesture of invitation.

Seeing this scene, Yue Suxin felt quite uncomfortable.

Booking the entire place was truly different.

The manager herself had come out to serve them.

Lu Yichen and Yue Suxin followed Han Siyu into the Hillfis International Hotel.

Inside, a massive crystal chandelier sparkled brilliantly, while precious artworks adorned the space.

The hall featured exquisitely carved beams and painted rafters shining with elegance.

At the end of the corridor, priceless oil paintings covered the walls.

Beneath their feet, the carpet was soft and thick, exuding luxury everywhere.

Led by Han Siyu, they took the hotel elevator.

The elevator was spacious, with chocolates, tea, and other snacks neatly arranged in the corners—all high-end brands.

The elevator operator pressed the button for the top floor, and they ascended directly.

Exiting the elevator, the restaurant lights suddenly brightened, and the surroundings were festooned with red roses.

Then the harmonious sounds of piano and violin filled the air, melodious and enchanting.

Han Siyu guided them to a window seat that overlooked the entire Lu City.

Outside the window, the bustling cityscape rose with towering buildings, brilliant lights, and shimmering neon.

Candlelight reflected on the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, revealing a scene of decadent splendor.

Seeing the view, Yue Suxin couldn’t help but exclaim, “So this is what Lu City looks like from above. It’s truly beautiful.”

“Lu Yichen, take a picture for me,” she said.

Lu Yichen shook his head in resignation, took her phone, and skillfully opened the camera to take photos for her.

Women, indeed.

Before enjoying delicious food or a beautiful view, they always had to take photos first.

Not for anything else—just to keep in the album and look back on occasionally.

He was already used to it.

Nearby, Han Siyu instructed the other staff to leave and said she would bring out the dishes Lu Yichen ordered shortly.

Once Lu Yichen finished taking photos, Han Siyu approached and asked, “Mr. Lu, the kitchen has prepared the dishes. Would you like to eat now or wait a little?”

“Now,” Lu Yichen replied.

“Very well,” she said.

Han Siyu then used her walkie-talkie to instruct the waitstaff to bring the dishes.

“Enjoy your meal. If you need anything, just call me. I won’t disturb you further,” she said, leaving a walkie-talkie behind before departing.

Yue Suxin stared at the sumptuous dishes on the table, utterly stunned.

“How much do you think this will cost?!”

Having booked the entire Belton Restaurant, with the manager personally serving and a huge table full of dishes ordered, Yue Suxin once again marveled at Lu Yichen’s wealth.

Today, she didn’t know how many times she had been shocked.

It felt like this world was completely unlike the one she’d known before.

Is this really the world of the rich?!

It’s truly incredible!

“Are you feeling alright, Xin? Is the food not to your taste?”

“No, it’s just a bit overwhelming.”

“This is only the beginning. You’ll get used to it,” Lu Yichen said as he used the walkie-talkie to order a bottle of Romanée-Conti.

Romanée-Conti, known as the King of Burgundy, costs over 200,000 per bottle.

All told, Lu Yichen had spent over half a million on this little outing.

Half a million just to woo a girl—how extravagant!

Without the system, Lu Yichen would never dare to do this.

Worried about Lu Yichen’s excessive spending, Yue Suxin urged, “It’s just the two of us. We don’t need such expensive wine. Maybe we should return it.”

But Lu Yichen signaled the waiter to open the wine, ignoring her suggestion entirely.

“Xin, it’s rare to splurge like this. Just enjoy yourself.”

“Alright... then,” she replied.

“Let’s take a picture together,” Lu Yichen said.

Yue Suxin raised her phone, sat beside Lu Yichen, and made a peace sign, ready to take a selfie—but was stopped by him.

“Hahaha, Xin, after all these years, you still use the peace sign? Let me take the photo.”

Lu Yichen guided Yue Suxin on how to pose. After all, he was a professional in this area, having once worked part-time as a photographer in a studio to earn money.

Soon, Lu Yichen took many photos of the two of them together, which were far better than anything Yue Suxin had taken herself.