Cash? Where are you going to get cash?
Jiang Nansun usually uses her credit card, which her mother then pays off, so she doesn't really have much cash on her. At this moment, Zhang Anren also came over. In the past, when the two of them went out to eat, Jiang Nansun would usually pay, so it was only natural for Zhang Anren to do so.
"Nan Sun, what's wrong?"
Jiang Nansun didn't know how to start the conversation and felt a little awkward. She had agreed to treat everyone, but now she couldn't pay, and besides, Zhu Suosuo and Yao Bin were watching.
Fortunately, the cashier was very perceptive.
"This lady's card must have been suspended," the cashier said quietly. She didn't think the two of them couldn't afford the meal; judging from their clothes, they certainly wouldn't be short of money for a meal.
"It's alright, let me check how much it costs," Zhang Anren asked. Nan Sun had paid so much before, what's wrong with him paying this time?
"Sir, the total is 15,800 yuan."
Zhang Anren was stunned. Although he knew it was expensive, he didn't expect it to be this expensive. It was equivalent to his entire salary. Of course, this was only part of the school's salary; he also had other income.
Yao Bin and Zhu Suosuo waited on the side, and soon realized that something was wrong. Yao Bin naturally knew what was going on. "It's just that Princess Jiang's card has been suspended," Zhu Suosuo asked curiously.
"Brother Bin, let's go take a look."
"Can."
The two walked over, and Zhang Anren was still hesitating, mainly because it was too expensive. His parents back in their hometown probably hadn't spent that much money on a single meal in their entire lives, so he was thinking about where to go. Of course, this was normal! After all, Zhang Anren's income was only so much.
Looking at his expression, Jiang Nansun felt somewhat disappointed. She knew it was expensive! Did she, Princess Jiang, not even deserve this meal here?
"Nan Sun, what's going on?" Zhu Suosuo came over and pulled Jiang Nan Sun to ask, "Why is it taking so long to settle the bill?"
Jiang Nansun felt even more embarrassed when asked this question by her best friend.
I have absolutely no idea how to say it!
"Waiter, bring me two more bottles of Moutai! And also, please settle the bill for the meal." Yao Bin knew the time was right when he saw the conflicted Jiang Nansun and the troubled Zhang Anren.
They wouldn't fall out over this, nor did they look down on Zhang Anren. That's the thinking of a normal person. It was Jiang Nansun who suggested the dinner, not Zhang Anren.
"Brother Bin, it was supposed to be my treat," Jiang Nansun said apologetically. What happened? He agreed to treat, but then Yao Bin paid for it?
"It's alright, the wine here is pretty good! I was just thinking of packing two bottles to take home, I can't exactly eat and take them all, can I?" Yao Bin said with a smile, giving Jiang Nansun a reason.
When Yao Bin came out to pay the bill, Zhang Anren breathed a sigh of relief. Jiang Nansun naturally noticed this expression and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. She knew her boyfriend was wealthy and wouldn't be unable to pay for this meal.
Jiang Nansun knew that Yao Bin's offer to bring the wine was a way for him to save face, and he remained silent. Zhu Suosuo also understood; she guessed that Nansun had no choice or some other reason for not being able to pay. Zhang Anren felt a pang of regret, and Yao Bin stepped in to smooth things over.
He suppressed what he wanted to say, thinking he would have a proper talk with Jiang Nansun later.
After leaving the restaurant, the group was somewhat speechless. Although Yao Bin tried to lighten the mood, something still felt off. Yao Bin then went to the parking lot to find a designated driver.
"Nan Sun, shall I take you home?" Zhang Anren said somewhat embarrassedly. He knew his girlfriend was definitely angry, and now he needed to find a way to make amends.
"Oh, I still want to chat with Suo Suo. I'll go back by myself later! You go first, the school will close soon." Jiang Nansun said casually, it was impossible to tell whether she was angry or not.
Zhang Anren guessed she was still angry and thought he could coax her slowly later, so he nodded in agreement.
"Alright, be careful! Remember to come home early." Zhang Anren said and left.
Watching Zhang Anren's retreating figure, Zhu Suosuo began to complain.
"Nan Sun, what kind of boyfriend did you find? He won't even pay for a meal for you? And what's going on with your card?" Zhu Suosuo was showing concern; if she and Jiang Nan Sun were really close, that would be a good question.
"Don't mention Zhang Anren, he might be in trouble! My card was probably suspended by my dad, I thought he was joking, I didn't expect it to be real! Suosuo, do you have any money? Lend me 20,000 yuan, I'll pay back Bin-ge for today's meal!"
Jiang Nansun said, seemingly without blaming Zhang Anren at all.
"Nan Sun, I don't have any money right now! I'll give it to you when I get my commission next month! I had to borrow money from my boss to treat Brother Bin to dinner last time!" Zhu Suosuo said truthfully.
Then Zhu Suosuo complained about Zhang Anren again, and Jiang Nansun, unusually, didn't stop her. Soon Yao Bin's car arrived; driving after drinking was tantamount to courting death.
"Suo Suo, Nan Sun, get in the car! Let's take you back first." Yao Bin said to the two girls as he rolled down the car window. Looking at the two girls from a distance, he was quite envious of their charm.
Jiang Nansun was a little embarrassed, but Zhu Suosuo still pulled him into the car and drove towards Fuxing Road!
Outside the Jiang family mansion, Jiang Nansun waved to the two of them, then stormed back to ask her father what was going on! He had said he would stop the card before, but he had never been serious. This time, she just took it as a joke.
After seeing Jiang Nansun off, Zhu Suosuo didn't mention their relationship again. Wouldn't it be better to spend time alone with Yao Bin and talk about something else? Why bring up Zhang Anren?
"Brother Bin, thank you so much. You've troubled me to take me home again! That Luo Jiaming from last time was really..." She began to explain about Luo Jiaming, afraid that Yao Bin might misunderstand.
As she spoke, she secretly observed Yao Bin's expression, hoping to see if he had discovered anything. To Zhu Suosuo's disappointment, Yao Bin always had a faint smile on his face, looking as if he had victory in his grasp.
"It's alright, I've heard Nan Sun mention it! Would you like to come to my house for a visit? My cat can do backflips," Yao Bin said, looking at Zhu Suosuo with a half-smile.
The driver in front almost burst out laughing. They were all adults; who wouldn't know what that meant? But he still understood his job; a designated driver doesn't want to get a complaint.
"Great! Brother Bin has a cat at home! I have to go check it out," Zhu Suosuo said with a smile, though it was unclear whether she genuinely didn't know or was pretending not to.
"I won't let you down." Yao Bin chuckled. It was quite easy for Zhu Suosuo to win her over!
At a window in Shengshi Binjiang, Zhu Suosuo felt a powerful impact. The exercise lasted for a long time before it ended. As for what cats to watch, everyone knows who's who.