Chapter 343: Song Zhi’s Treat
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“If Xia Wan and Liu Hua were not here, Song Zhi would have found another reason to reject Lin Shuang. However, in the presence of Xia Wan and Liu Hua, Song Zhi couldn’t afford to lose face.
She tried her best to suppress her anger and pretended to be generous. “Of course, you can order whatever you want. Make sure to eat your fill.”
The waitress became even more polite and took the initiative to suggest, “For the five of you, I recommend our set meal.
“We include a ten-inch pizza, five glasses of Coke, three snacks, and five burgers, all for a total of 38 yuan.”
Song Zhi’s heart ached. If the waitress hadn’t suggested it, they would have spent at most 15 yuan on this meal. However, now they would have to spend much more.
She laughed awkwardly and said to the waitress, “Let’s give it a little thought. Maybe some of us don’t like pizza, or these snacks might not suit our tastes.”
The waitress responded, “That’s alright. We can customize the snacks for you.”
Xia Wan, imitating Song Zhi’s usual provocative tone, remarked, “Song Zhi, didn’t you always claim your family was very wealthy? Can it be that you can’t afford this?”
“It’s okay. If you’re short on cash, we can cover it ourselves,” Liu Hua added.
The waiter’s smile froze. What did they mean? This woman couldn’t afford it?
Song Zhi quickly retorted, “What nonsense are you talking about? How could I order this set meal without money?”
Only then did the waiter regain his smile and said, “Alright, we’ll prepare your order right away.”
Lin Shuang pretended to look apologetic and said, “Sister Zhizhi, I shouldn’t have asked for so much.”
In the past, Lin Shuang had always aimed to please Song Zhi, and Song Zhi had relished that sense of accomplishment. They were both students, but Song Zhi had always been the envy of others. However, now, looking at Lin Shuang’s pitiful expression, Song Zhi felt inexplicably frustrated.
She had already spent her money, so why was Lin Shuang acting so pitiful?
“It’s nothing. It’s just 38 yuan. I can afford it,” Song Zhi replied, lowering her head as if she didn’t want to continue the conversation.
Xia Wan and Liu Hua exchanged knowing glances and smiled. If Song Zhi wanted to pretend to be generous, she’d have to spend a lot of money!
About 20 minutes later, all their food arrived. The waiter even brought five napkins.
“Please enjoy your meal,” the waiter said with a smile.
Xia Wan, who had experienced various lavish meals in her previous life, paid no attention to the so-called Western food in front of her. She calmly picked up a burger.
It was the first time Lin Shuang and the others had tried Western food. They stared at their plates, worried that their food might be devoured by others.
Song Zhi had hoped to see surprise on Xia Wan’s face, but she noticed that Xia Wan ate very naturally, as if it was an ordinary meal.
“Xia Wan, have you ever tried Western food before?” Song Zhi asked.
“I haven’t,” Xia Wan replied with a shake of her head.
“In that case, what do you think of the taste?” Song Zhi inquired again.
Lin Shuang spoke up first, “It’s delicious! I had no idea chicken could taste this good. And is this Coke? It’s still fizzing. I’ve never had this drink before.”
Song Zhi couldn’t help but glare at Lin Shuang. “I was asking Xia Wan, not you.”
Lin Shuang promptly fell silent and continued to eat her burger hastily. She occasionally took sips of her Coke, savoring the taste.
“The taste is so-so. I think my mother’s cooking is better,” Xia Wan remarked.
Lin Shuang wasn’t pleased with this response. She raised her eyes and looked at Xia Wan. “Xia Wan, you’re such a liar! Do you really think this Western restaurant’s food is just average? You said your mom’s cooking is better than this. Why doesn’t your mom open a restaurant?”
“You may not have had Western food before, but Song Zhi treated you to a meal. It’s fine if you don’t know how to be grateful, but now you have this attitude. I really despise you.”
Xia Wan gave her a cold look. “In my opinion, no matter how delicious the food outside is, it can’t compare to my parents’ cooking. You may value your freedom, but that doesn’t mean I have to emulate you.”
After finishing her burger quickly, she declared, “I’m full. You guys can finish the rest.’
She didn’t touch the cola; she didn’t care for soda.
Observing this, Lin Shuang felt embarrassed for picking a fight with Xia Wan and offered, “You’re not having any of these?”
“I don’t want it,” Xia Wan replied.
Lin Shuang collected Xia Wan’s portion. “It’s a shame to waste food..”