Chapter 96 (1/2)

Chapter 96: Phoenix-Tail Prawns

“I know, I know. You brat, I know well how much your bonuses are. I won’t rip you off if the Clear Broth Noodle Soup really costs 268 RMB.” Zhao Yingjun answered smartly.

“Turn around and check the price yourself if you don’t believe me.” Wu Zhou said angrily while pointing at the wall behind Zhao Yingjun.

“Alright. Fine.” He turned to check the menu.

The price on the menu made Zhao Yingjun think that the boss must have forgotten to add a decimal point or something, or he was originally a black-hearted boss.

“Could the Jin’ling Grass dish that’s 108 RMB be the artemisia selengensis?” Zhao Yingjun had been to Jin’ling City for business before and the artemisia was quite unforgettable to him, thus he couldn’t help but to ask.

“It’s supposed to be. Is that what you wanna eat?” Wu Zhou asked with an alert manner.

“Actually no. I wanna eat the Phoenix-Tail Prawns.” Wu Zhou let out a sigh of relief when Zhao Yingjun said “no”, but was then instantly astounded by the second half of his sentence.

“No way.” Wu Zhou refused point-blank. He covered his wallet protectively.

Was that guy kidding? His bonuses were all given to his girlfriend to deposit. The money to treat Zhao Yingjun was actually saved from his living expenses. If he treated him to a serving of Phoenix-Tail Prawns, he would definitely starve.

“A plate of Phoenix-Tail Prawns is worth 1288 RMB. I don’t think I can afford it. What about treating me to that?” It seemed that Zhao Yingjun didn’t hear Wu Zhou refusing him, and said directly.

“Ho Ho. Boss Yuan, two bowls of Clear Broth Noodle Soup. Nothing else.” Wu Zhou took no notice of Zhao Yingjun. He ordered the dishes straightforwardly and specially instructed not to serve other dishes.

“Wu Zhou, we’ve been friends for at least a few years. It doesn’t make sense if you’re reluctant to even treat me to a plate of prawns.” Zhao Yingjun said, smiling.

“Absolutely. Wu Zhou, you brat, you’re so stingy.” Seated beside them, Wu Hai likewise helped to persuade Wu Zhou.

“Little mustache man, how about you treating him to it then?” Wu Zhou turned his head and asked, glaring at him angrily.

“No, no. I just ordered one serving for myself.” Wu Hai grinned, revealing his white teeth.

“Let’s split the price half and half. What do you think?” Zhao Yingjun continued to offer suggestions.

“I promised Clear Broth Noodle Soup, so it’s going to be Clear Broth Noodle Soup. Just like Boss Yuan, I’m a person of principles.” Wu Zhou began to clutch his wallet tightly and said firmly.

“Forget it. Boss, does the dish of Phoenix-Tail Prawns really have a phoenix tail?” Zhao Yingjun decided to ask first before making the decision.

“Yes, it’s phoenix tail.” Yuan Zhou nodded.

“Are there really prawns with phoenix tails?” Zhao Yingjun muttered to himself and suddenly said, “Please offer me one serving of that dish.”

“Are you out of your mind? Remember you only have a monthly salary of thirty thousand.” Wu Zhou looked at Zhao Yingjun in surprise.

“Humm, I just want to make sure of something.” Zhao Yingjun showed an earnest expression.

“Alright. But I wanna taste it, the prawns worth more than 1000 RMB. Tsk-tsk.” seeing Zhao Yingjun was in low spirits, Wu Zhou intentionally said exaggeratedly.

“You can only eat one piece.” taking a look at Wu Zhou, Zhao Yingjun readily agreed.