But he hadn't expected that Zhou Qian already had a boyfriend, and he was such an ordinary-looking guy.
Why!
No matter how he thought about it, he felt extremely unwilling.
At this moment, his heart twisted, and he desperately wanted to make Zhou Qian his own.
However, despite his dark thoughts, Liu Wenyu maintained a smile on his face.
He shook his head and said, "It's okay, it's okay. This is probably just fate not being on my side with Zhou Qian."
"But even if we can't be lovers, I still want to be friends with Zhou Qian."
"And I've already booked a restaurant, why don't we go have dinner together!"
Upon hearing this, Li Lanfang's evaluation of Liu Wenyu immediately improved.
She couldn't help but chide, "Look at him, so magnanimous."
"To think that such an outstanding talent couldn't be my son-in-law, I feel such regret!"
Zhou Qian's chest tightened. Just as she was about to retort, Wu Tian suddenly held her hand.
She turned to look at Wu Tian and saw him gently shake his head, signaling her to stop talking.
If anyone else told her to shut up, she definitely wouldn't listen.
But since even Wu Tian wanted her to do so, she knew that Wu Tian didn't want to see her arguing with her family. Thus, she obediently remained silent.
This detail was noticed by Liu Wenyu, which immediately ignited his fury!
When had he ever invited a beautiful woman to dinner without success!
But this time, he even needed Wu Tian's help to ask Zhou Qian out!
It was as if he was accepting charity from Wu Tian!
The anger in his heart grew more intense. At this moment, Liu Wenyu was ready.
Today, he was determined to make Wu Tian lose miserably!
He wanted to show Zhou Qian that someone like Wu Tian, dressed in cheap clothes, was just a nobody.
And he, Liu Wenyu, was the one who could make Zhou Qian fall for him!
At Wu Tian's request, Zhou Qian didn't say any more and soon followed the group to the restaurant.
Wu Tian's reason for asking Zhou Qian to be quiet was nothing special; he simply didn't want to hear any more arguments.
He was already regretting it, feeling that he shouldn't have gotten involved in this mess.
But since he was already here, what else could he do?
He just had to get through this quickly and then go home.
The restaurant Liu Wenyu had booked was famous throughout the city.
The group sat in a luxurious VIP room. Li Lanfang said with a beaming smile, "Wenyu, you're too kind, inviting us to eat here."
"We only come to places like this when we discuss business. The cost here should be at least fifty thousand, right?"
Liu Wenyu smiled and replied, "Auntie, you can't say that."
"Your business discussions are important matters, and I feel that today is also an important occasion for me, so I booked this place for dinner."
Liu Wenyu's answer greatly satisfied Zhou Huaxu and Li Lanfang. Both nodded, their faces showing admiration.
Then, Zhou Huaxu glanced at Wu Tian.
He said coldly, "Look at how sensible he is, unlike some people who can't do anything right."
Facing such sarcasm, Wu Tian had no intention of refuting and could only respond with a smile.
He had initially thought that if he remained silent, this matter would pass without any trouble.
But unexpectedly, after Zhou Huaxu and his wife had no more to say, Liu Wenyu suddenly chuckled, "Uncle, you can't say that."
"This gentleman's name is Wu Tian, right? He's Zhou Qian's boyfriend."
"Since he's her boyfriend, it's good for him to be casual with you, treating you like family, isn't it?"
Zhou Huaxu smiled at Liu Wenyu again, "Wenyu, you really know how to talk."
"This is what a talented person is like, speaking with such skill."
"Unlike some people, who are like mutes, saying nothing at all."
Wu Tian looked at Liu Wenyu's faint smile and suddenly realized something was amiss.
Wait a minute, although this guy seemed to be easing the situation for him, why did it feel like he was actually fanning the flames?
However, at this moment, he didn't think Liu Wenyu had any ulterior motives and assumed he was overthinking it, not paying much attention to it.
Soon, the waiter brought the dishes.
Liu Wenyu's generosity was evident, with a table full of delicacies.
This meal would likely cost at least fifty to sixty thousand.
The more Li Lanfang looked at Liu Wenyu, the more satisfied she became, her smile reaching her ears.
She said with a laugh, "Oh, Wenyu, why are you being so polite?"
"If you're like this, I'll feel too embarrassed to eat!"
Liu Wenyu shook his head and smiled, "Auntie, this is all my duty."
"Please eat to your heart's content. If it's not enough, feel free to order more dishes."
Li Lanfang and Zhou Huaxu were overjoyed, wishing they could have Zhou Qian engaged to Liu Wenyu right away.
Seeing the elders so happy, Zhou Qian was unmoved. Instead, she felt contempt in her heart.
Their family was also well-off, and they even had a VIP card at this restaurant.
Yet, Liu Wenyu had only treated them to one meal here, and they were already this delighted. Wasn't this a bit too exaggerated?
Liu Wenyu's main focus was still on Zhou Qian. After briefly entertaining the elders' conversation, he immediately smiled and said to Zhou Qian:
"Zhou Qian, you are so young and beautiful, and your family is also in a good position. Your current job must be very good. What do you do?"
Zhou Qian paid him no mind. It was Zhou Huaxu who spoke, "Her? She's doing business now."
Li Lanfang also added with a smile, "Our daughter is very outstanding. She mainly deals with herbal medicine recycling and her restaurant. Especially the restaurant, its business is excellent!"
"If things continue like this, in my opinion, within ten years, it might develop to the level of Tangren Cuisine."
"Tangren Cuisine?" Liu Wenyu exclaimed in surprise, "That's a very famous catering group. They even have many branches in the city!"
Li Lanfang smiled and said, "To tell you the truth, the most famous dish in my daughter's restaurant is a premium cabbage dish."
"Although I haven't tasted it myself, I've heard from my friends that many people in the city drive specifically to queue up and try it!"
"Is that so?" Liu Wenyu smiled, "If it's truly that delicious, then I must go and try it properly!"
Hearing them shift the conversation to this topic, Zhou Qian's heart stirred slightly.
After all, the raw materials for the premium cabbage dish were provided by Wu Tian.
If this were revealed, she felt her parents would surely change their impression of Wu Tian!
Thinking of this, she looked excitedly at Zhou Huaxu.