By the time they walked out of Taikoo Hui Mall, the sky had already started to darken.
Lin Xian glanced at his watch and asked, "What do you want to eat tonight?"
Earlier, Lin Xian had thought of his watch as just an accessory, but now he found it quite convenient. Whenever he wanted to check the time, there was no need to take out his phone from his pocket. Just a simple glance at his wrist, which was not only efficient but also stylish.
"Anything is fine, you decide!" Yan Xiaoman said with a smile, her lips slightly pursed.
Tomorrow, she would be heading back home, and tonight was their last evening in Modu City. So, Lin Xian planned to pick a nice restaurant to end their trip to the city with a perfect finale.
After a quick search on his phone, he quickly picked a place.
Raddisson Rotating Restaurant!
The restaurant had great reviews online. The service was attentive, the menu varied, and they had chefs from all over the world.
The best part was that it was located on Jingnan West Road, just a few hundred meters from the Four Seasons Hotel, making it easily walkable.
As for why he didn't choose the Oriental Pearl rotating restaurant...
Well, those who know, know.
Once a restaurant becomes a famous tourist spot, the quality and taste of the food tends to deteriorate quickly. This seemed to be a universal law that applied everywhere.
People who visited the Oriental Pearl rotating restaurant were generally there for the Bund night view, with sightseeing as their main focus.
Plus, they had already enjoyed the Bund night view at the open-air bar last night, so there was no need to revisit it.
"Let's go!"
Lin Xian put his phone away and took Yan Xiaoman's hand as they leisurely walked toward the Raddisson Hotel.
Once inside, they took the elevator up to the 45th floor.
Though 200 meters wasn't the tallest in all of Modu City, it was more than enough to enjoy a beautiful view of the night.
As they stepped out of the elevator, a waiter greeted them, "Good evening, may I assist you?"
"Do you have any window-side seats?" Lin Xian asked.
"Yes, please follow me."
The waiter led them to a table by the window.
After sitting down, Lin Xian opened the menu and asked, "What would you like to eat?"
For a food lover, picking a meal could be an agonizing decision.
Yan Xiaoman hesitated for a while before speaking, "For appetizers, let's have two orders of scallop slices. For the first course, I'll go with pan-seared foie gras and wild mushroom cappuccino soup. Oh, and for dessert, I'll have chocolate mousse."
After closing the menu, she smiled and said, "You pick the main course!"
"Let's go with Tasmanian Angus fillet and pan-seared salmon!" Lin Xian decided.
The waiter nodded and asked, "Would you like any pre-meal drinks?"
"Do you have Ace of Spades?" After trying it last night, Lin Xian was quite satisfied with this champagne, so he asked.
"Of course! We have five variants of the Ace of Spades series here. Which one would you prefer?" the waiter asked.
"The gold version, please!"
Since he had tried the black version last night, Lin Xian wanted to see how the gold version tasted.
"Very well, please wait a moment."
...
This restaurant had a unique design, with the kitchen walls made of transparent floor-to-ceiling glass, allowing diners to see the entire process of the chefs preparing their dishes.
Turning their heads, they could also enjoy the view outside.
The restaurant rotated at a very slow speed—approximately once every 90 minutes. This speed was just right, giving diners a 360-degree view of the night without making anyone feel uncomfortable.
Soon, the waiter brought over their drinks, opened the bottle, and poured them each a glass.
Lin Xian gently clinked his glass with Yan Xiaoman's and took a sip.
After savoring it, he suddenly laughed and said, "Looks like I'm not a person who appreciates fine things!"
"Huh?"
Yan Xiaoman blinked in surprise, then a knowing smile spread across her face. "Me neither!"
Anran had once told her that only those who truly appreciated fine things could taste the difference in premium champagne.
But to Lin Xian, the gold version tasted no different from the black one he had the night before.
And yet, the price difference was enormous.
The black version cost 8,800 yuan per bottle, while the gold version was only 3,280 yuan.
Lin Xian couldn't help but sigh inwardly. It seemed like he still had a long way to go before he could truly call himself a "Super Tycoon."
It wasn't just about the money, but the taste as well.
After a few minutes, the first appetizer arrived.
The scallops were sliced thin as paper, topped with translucent salmon roe, and accompanied by a bowl of green sauce that resembled fresh green water.
After taking a bite, Lin Xian nodded in satisfaction. It was crisp, sweet, and tangy with a delightful seafood freshness—perfect as an appetizer.
"How do you feel?" Lin Xian asked.
Yan Xiaoman didn't answer, but the satisfied gleam in her eyes spoke volumes.
The waiter, always attentive, refilled their glasses and changed their plates at the perfect moments.
By the end of the meal, both were thoroughly satisfied.
The pan-seared salmon had particularly impressed Lin Xian, while the sirloin steak was a little underwhelming in comparison.
"Check, please!"
After receiving the bill, Lin Xian glanced at it and then checked the box for the highest tip percentage.
In Western restaurants, tips were given as a percentage of the bill. If the service was poor, the tip could be lowered.
Lin Xian felt that the service tonight was worth the maximum tip.
He paid the bill by card. The total was 6,290.2 yuan, which was roughly the same as the Four Seasons restaurant but with much better taste.
All in all, the restaurant was a great deal for the price.
Yan Xiaoman's cheeks were flushed, and she was slightly tipsy, leaning against Lin Xian.
As they walked out of the Raddisson Hotel, Lin Xian softly whispered in her ear, "Yan Xiaoman, let's stay in the hotel tonight."
Hearing this, Yan Xiaoman's dazed expression immediately vanished. She quickly jumped out of his embrace, like a startled rabbit.
"No, no way!"
She shook her head like a rattle drum, pleading, "Lin Xian, really not possible. If I don't go home tonight, my aunt and uncle will definitely tell my parents."
Lin Xian felt a little disappointed and sighed softly.
Seeing his pitiful expression, Yan Xiaoman bit her lip and hesitated for a long time before saying, "Lin Xian, really not tonight. How about... how about after school starts?"
For a moment, Lin Xian almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Suppressing his smile, he lovingly said, "Silly girl, of course, I'll respect your decision. Alright, I'll take you home."
Last night, Yan Xiaoman had firmly declared she wouldn't do anything like that before graduation, but now she was saying "after school starts."
So, you see, when it comes to women's words, you can listen, but don't take them too seriously.
If you do, you're just asking for a life of loneliness.
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