Chapter 691 - Bet (1/2)
While Yu Chu was traveling everywhere to satisfy his stomach, Yuan Zhou’s restaurant was still as harmonious as usual. The only change was the new dish released by Yuan Zhou after he mastered a new cuisine.
Therefore, Ma Zhida, the Prince of New Dishes had arrived. He wouldn’t normally appear at Yuan Zhou’s restaurant. He would only appear at times like this. Of course, Ma Zhida would not necessarily try all the new dishes. For some insignificant dishes, Ma Zhida would only be here to look around while ordering a set of Egg Fried Rice.
Thus, Ma Zhida’s appearance today signified that there was a new dish at Yuan Zhou’s restaurant.
Ma Zhida also had an additional thing to do here today. He found the “three-lost woman” and started arguing with her. Then, the two made a bet with each other.
Because of their bet, a black box appeared at the door of Yuan Zhou’s restaurant. Everyone lining up today would give this box a look. None of them would ignore it. Even Wu Hai also curiously studied the black box for a long time.
“Interesting.”
“Is that for real?”
“This is quite creative.”
Yin Ya, Man Man and the others all voiced their opinions. The box wasn’t particularly big and looked like a gift-box without the lid. It was completely square and was placed on a black chair to the right of the door.
At the same time, a handwritten signboard was also placed on the chair. On the signboard, the following words were written:
[If you were to encounter some difficulties, it will be possible to borrow some money to solve any emergencies encountered. (Remark: Not more than 10 RMB)]
That’s right. Within the box were a pile of 10 RMB bills. There were also some coins in it. The box was unguarded. Anyone could just reach out and take the money within if they wanted.
“Car Brand, is the box outside yours?” Wu Hai sat opposite Ma Zhida and Jiang Changxi after entering the shop. Since they already knew each other well, he directly asked, “What I’m trying to ask is, is the money inside yours?”
“I only placed 200 RMB inside. The other 400 RMB is placed by Sister Jiang,” Ma Zhida answered honestly.
“Clear Broth Noodle Soup Set and Phoenix-Tailed Prawns,” Wu Hai first ordered his meal. Then, he leaned forward and curiously asked, “Car Brand, why did you do that?”
At any given location, there would always be that one person who enjoyed giving everyone a nickname. In Yuan Zhou’s restaurant, this role was played by Wu Hai. For example, Ling Hong the Rich Guy, and Jiang Changxi the Foul Queen. Ma Zhida was still called Ma Zhida at first. However, Wu Hai felt like that name was too normal. That’s why he started calling him Car Brand 1 .
As a painter, when Wu Hai was not eating, he was curious about everything. Although Ma Zhida would not come here frequently, each time he came, he would spend about 500 RMB. Ma Zhida had a monthly salary of about 12,000 RMB. With this salary, he could maintain the frequency of his visits to this shop twice per month without much trouble.
But because of this, it was quite odd that he would waste 200 RMB on this with his salary of 12,000 RMB. After all, money did not come easily.
That’s right. As far as Wu Hai was concerned, Ma Zhida was wasting his money here. By placing the money in the box like that, anyone could borrow the money if they so wish. But due to the circumstances in which the money was borrowed, it was quite probable that nobody would return the money they borrowed.
“I have two reasons to do that.” Ma Zhida would forever speak one sentence at a time. He paused and continued, “Previously, a brother forgot to bring his wallet to the restaurant. I borrowed him 200 RMB to settle his bill. The next time I saw him, he told me that he had also borrowed 200 RMB to a stranger in trouble. The reason he did that was because I had borrowed him money even though we were strangers.”
Wu Hai nodded. He was also here when that happened. He could remember that happening.