The Luckiest Man - Chapter 24

Chapter 24: Wasn’t that Little Grey Wolf?

Translator: Larbre Studio

Editor: Larbre Studio

Su Kuang had told them to eat whatever they craved. It was clear, though, that for Hong Xiaofu and Sheng Xiaoling it did not matter what they ate as long as they were full.

“Thank you for thinking about us,” Hong Xiaofu smiled as he expressed his gratitude. “We do not need much. You have invited us to dinner, and you even came to pick us up!”

Su Kuang had already heard about Hong Xiaofu’s matters from his daughter, Su Ying. He had been able to ascertain that Hong Xiaofu was a cheerful boy with a good personality. He said with a smile, “You are considered part of the family! You are my daughter’s deskmate, I have heard about you from her. I have been wanting to meet you, but I could not find a good chance to do so. It is a rare occasion that you and Ying have Awakened together. Please take care of her in the future. I heard that your ability is… to make others kneel?” 

Hearing that, Hong Xiaofu was speechless. How did he even Awaken with such an ability… how could he even be taken seriously?

“I do not know how I ended up with such an ability,” Hong Xiaofu hesitated before admitting to it, “But I have Awakened. And it’s always better to have one.” 

“Ha! That is a great mentality.” Su Kuang immediately smiled, “When you are content, you will generally have a better mood. Yesterday, I bumped into the city’s head and heard from him that they will be organizing an Awakeners’ training session before your graduation. The training will involve the student Awakeners from all high schools across the city. As you know, Ying will be there too, please keep an eye out for her.” 

Actually, Su Ying would be the one caring for Hong Xiaofu. Still, it was more comfortable for Su Kuang to ask Hong Xiaofu to care for his daughter. 

At that moment, Hong Xiaofu felt the pressure looming over his shoulders. He replied, “Sir, look. Su Ying has always helped me out. When we are at training class, we will care for each other.” 

“Ha! Well, that’s a promise!” 

As they chatted, they arrived at the doors of the luxurious Shencheng Hotel. Restaurants occupied the basement and first floor of the hotel. The second floor sported a fitness centre, while on the third floor were bathing and leisure facilities; on the fourth floor, a nightclub; and lastly, the guest rooms were located between the fifth and the sixteenth floor. The entire hotel occupied 30,000 square meters, for a total of 660 guest rooms. There was an outdoor swimming pool at the back of the hotel. By looking at it, one could tell how well off Zhao Ming’s family really was.

Zhao Ming was already waiting at the gate. When he saw the guests alighting, he quickly stepped forward to greet them, “Sir, you are here! Please come in quickly!” 

He gestured everyone in. One of the doormen offered to park the vehicle while the group walked into the hotel. Su Kuang said with a smile, “Zhao Ming, I haven’t seen you in a long time! You still look the same, always full of smiles!”

“Thank you, sir, for the compliment!” Zhao Ming replied cheerfully. “I am in a good mood! Look at our dear Mascot here—he is not worried, so I don’t have to worry either!” 

He walked in front of the group and led the way. As he was the heir of the hotel, all the employees on the first floor recognized him. When they saw him, they immediately stood up to greet him, “Good evening, sir!” 

“Very well. You can go ahead with your duties!” Zhao Ming nodded in satisfaction as he led the group downstairs. It was Hong Xiaofu and Shen Xiaoling’s first time visiting such a luxurious place. Although they were extremely nervous, they did not let it show to not embarrass their classmates. As they walked through the hotel, Shen Xiaoling held onto Hong Xiaofu’s hand tightly. Judging from her damp palm, she was actually very nervous.

Hong Xiaofu shook her hand and whispered, “It’s alright, they are on our side.”

They were indeed on the same side. His relationship with Zhao Ming did not need to be explained. Zhao Ming saw Shen Xiaoling’s nervousness and immediately ordered the waiters, “All of you, listen up! I have invited a few distinguished guests here today! There are my classmates. Please serve them well, and I will tip you guys at the end of the day!”

A group of beautiful waitresses replied elegantly, “Yes, young master!””Understood, young master!””This gentleman is really handsome!””Young master’s classmate is really handsome, too!””The little girl is so pretty!” 

Their compliments got sweeter and sweeter. Unlike waiters portrayed on television shows, waiters in such places did not dare look down on the guests.

God knew who went to dine at that place—even the boss did not dare offend the guests. If they ridiculed a guest, they would be laid off that very moment.

In the basement of Shencheng Hotel, numerous high-end seafood restaurants served dishes like seafood birdsnest and shark fins. As they walked, Shen Xiaoling became overwhelmed. 

As they walked past a seafood tank, she saw the huge lobsters, bonito fish, sea cucumbers, abalones, and Pippi prawns. It was an eye-opening experience. As she looked up at the price board… Lobster – 998 each. Shen Xiaolong gasped as she quickly calculated the price in her head. This cost of the lobster was equivalent to 499 Dove chocolate bars!

How long would it take her to finish all those chocolates?!

“Come, come in and take a seat!” Zhao Ming led the group to a medium-sized table. He said to Su Kuang, “Sir, now that you have visited me today, I will take care of everything!” 

Su Kuang was a little embarrassed, “I already told Xiaofu that I will be treating him today. How can I let you pay for the meal? I am the elder here, how can I let you, the younger one, treat us? Let me take the bill today!” 

“Don’t mind me,” Zhao Ming shook his head. “Sir, you don’t know, but I am here being lively for a reason! I have to pay for this meal today. If you don’t let me, I will be distraught!” 

Hearing Zhao Ming’s words, Su Kuang brightened up and said with a smile, “Really?”

Zhao Ming nodded his head, furiously, “Really.” It wasn’t that Su Kuang could not afford to pay for the meal, but at times like these, he had to let others do it. Didn’t Zhao Ming say he had his reasons?

According to his logic, his daughter, Su Ying, and Hong Xiaofu had Awakened. It was likely that Zhao Ming would be asking questions about it, and it would be difficult to evade them. Therefore, Su Kuang agreed, “Alright, it’s your treat then!” 

“This is great!” Zhao Mong immediately snapped up and gave orders to the waiters, “Alright, ask the kitchen to start serving the dishes I’ve planned. Tell them to hurry up. Do you know who these are? My classmates! That’s Su Ying, the Class President! She is an Awakener, she can control ice!” Then, Zhao Mong introduced Hong Xiaofu solemnly, “That is Brother Fu—I am worried that after I introduce him you guys will be shocked. My Brother Fu is also an Awakener. Do you know what his ability is? He can make others kneel! Tell me, are you not afraid of him?”

Those waiters had seen all sorts of people. Many guests had come to celebrate the Awakeners in their families at the restaurant, but that was the first time they had heard of such an incredible power. The ability to make others kneel—one couldn’t afford to mess with it.

Immediately, the group of waiters replied, “Yes, young master!” 

They had prepared everything on their side. As it was the weekend, Zhao Ming had prepared two bottles of Maotai for Su Kuang, and beer for the best of the group. 

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Meanwhile, at the entrance of Shencheng Hotel, a Volkswagen Phaeton followed an Audi A6L into the parking lot. Four people subsequently alighted from the vehicles, including Zhang Yang and his father, Zhang Minghui, and another pair of father and son. The father was a man with a square face and big ears; he was dressed in a suit and tie. Beside him was his son, who wore a casual outfit that gave off a relaxed vibe. 

If Hong Xiaofu were there, he would definitely recognize the guy. Wasn’t that Little Grey Wolf?