95 Barely awake (1/2)

To be honest, Xiao Luo didn't want to lie. If he had a car, then he had one, and if he didn't, then he didn't. However, since Zhang Dashan was insistent that this was his vehicle, Xiao Luo found it hard to reveal the truth in case it made things awkward.

”I was just asking randomly, so if it's not convenient for you to give me an answer, then that's fine,” Sun Yu realized that her question had been a little forward. But this was her first time on a blind date, and she did not know what to ask. She was curious, so she had asked the question without giving it much thought. Now, she found it a little embarrassing.

”Around one-hundred and twenty thousand!” Xiao Luo replied. Since he had gone with Zhang Dashan to collect the car, naturally, he knew how much it cost.

”Wow, that's expensive. I wonder if nurses like us will ever be able to afford a car like this,” Sun Yu answered, lowering her head a little.

”I heard that nurses receive considerable welfare and benefits, and your pay can easily go up to about five thousand a month. If you save up, it shouldn't be too long before you can purchase a car like this,” Xiao Luo said. As he chatted with her, he formed a good impression of her overall and didn't dislike her.

Sun Yu said with a bitter smile, ”Sister Ruyi can earn that much. But as a newcomer, I only earn enough now to feed myself.”

”It's alright. Just take things slowly,” Xiao Luo said, comforting her.

”Hmm,” Sun Yu said, nodding her head.

Watching the two protagonists chatting away, Zhang Dashan, Xiao Ruyi, and Tang Ren deliberately kept quiet. This was precisely the result that they had been hoping for.

Ten minutes later, they arrived at their destination, a BBQ buffet restaurant.

Each person only had to pay 65 dollars, and then they could eat as much as they wanted without any time limit. The restaurant served all sorts of meats, seafood, pastry, drinks, and fruits. The décor was grand and impressive. Many people were willing to pay 65 dollars just for this BBQ experience, so the restaurant was already packed when Xiao Luo and the rest arrived.

However, they were fortunate as there happened to be an empty table. A group of customers who had just finished their meal was about to leave.

”Tang Ren, go reserve that table for us. If that other group gets it, then you will sleep on the sofa tonight!” Xiao Ruyi hurriedly ordered Tang Ren to take care of it as she realized that another group of people was eyeing the table as well.

Sleep on the sofa?

No way that was happening!

Like a motor traveling at full speed, Tang Ren rushed to the table. Moving as fast as a gust of wind, he risked his life and reached the table before the other group. As he placed his butt on the seat, he lifted his head and giggled, ”Excuse me, but this table is occupied!”

”Wow! Look at Tang Ren's speed. What a light-footed runner,” Zhang Dashan remarked, praising him with admiration.

”That's a given. He is the champion of our hospital's 100-meter sprint tournament,” Xiao Ruyi said with pride.

Xiao Luo laughed without saying anything. All he could remember was his mother's evaluation of Tang Ren: He doesn't look like a 24-year-old man, but a high school student.

Objectively speaking, Tang Ren did have a small and youthful appearance. He looked more like a growing teenager. Based on his face alone, it was hard to tell that he was already 24 years old.

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Since it was a buffet, diners were supposed to pick the food they wanted for themselves.

Zhang Dashan made a b-line for the seafood. He scooped up the hairy crabs, squid, oysters, and much more, filling their entire table with food.

”Big-faced Zhang, are you sure you can finish all this food?” Xiao Ruyi asked. She had her doubts.

”Obviously, I can't finish this all by myself, but that's why we have your brother here,” Zhang Dashan said while patting Xiao Luo on the back.

Xiao Luo glanced at him and remarked, ”You took way too much food. Even with my help, I'm afraid there is no way we can finish all of it.”