Chapter 405: Chapter 200: The Opportunity to Play and Sing "Blue and White Porcelain" with Chairman Zhou

Before this, Song Siming had invited Xiaxia to Tang Pavilion for dinner multiple times, but she had always turned him down.

But now she took the initiative to invite a rideshare driver to Tang Pavilion for dinner.

In comparison, the more Song Siming thought about it, the more upset he got—he was actually being outdone by a rideshare driver.

The sulking Song Siming arrived at Tang Pavilion, searched around until he finally found Yang Chen and Xiaxia.

Xiaxia was explaining her team’s difficulties to Yang Chen, hoping he could be lenient and rent a piano room for her team to use.

This art performance opportunity was very important for her team, and it was crucial for their future lives.

The school could only select one team to perform on the TV station, and currently, there were at least 20 teams she knew of preparing intensively; if they didn’t train constantly, they’d be eliminated from the school’s selection.

As the captain, Xiaxia didn’t want her team members to be disappointed, nor did she want to see them fail due to lack of training and rehearsal.

Just as she was saying this, Song Siming arrived next to them.

"Xiaxia, what are you doing? I’ve invited you many times to come to Tang Pavilion for dinner, and you always refuse. But now, you’ve taken the initiative to invite a rideshare driver. You’re humiliating me," Song Siming said angrily.

The other diners looked over, sensing something dramatic was about to unfold.

Xiaxia: "Song Siming, how many times do I have to tell you? I’m not considering personal matters right now, so you don’t need to waste time on me. Why can’t you understand?"

Song Siming: "Then why did you invite him for dinner? With me, it’s not a personal matter, but with him, it is? In your eyes, am I worth less than a garbage rideshare driver?"

What’s wrong with a rideshare driver?

They work diligently, don’t steal or rob, don’t even have the chance to fudge their fare; on what grounds do you say rideshare drivers are garbage?

Xiaxia: "I don’t want to talk to you! Don’t disturb our dinner, hurry up and leave! Otherwise, I’ll call..."

Yang Chen immediately interrupted, "Since he’s your friend, let’s have him join us. Buddy, you’ve got good taste; Miss Xiaxia is beautiful, has extraordinary charisma, indeed a great pursuit. Don’t get me wrong, I’m just tagging along with her for a free meal to broaden my horizons."

Seeing Yang Chen’s tactful response, Song Siming’s eyes lit up.

Originally, Song Siming wanted to give Yang Chen a piece of his mind, but seeing Yang Chen being so sensible, he suddenly felt at ease.

Song Siming said happily, "Buddy, you’re quite the talker. I’m Song Siming, what’s your name?"

Yang Chen: "I’m Yang Chen."

Song Siming: "Alright. This meal is on me today; order whatever you want. Since it’s your first time, I’ll let you see the sights."

Yang Chen: "Haha... Well, my thanks to Young Master Song then. I’m going to the bathroom; you two go ahead with your chat."

While speaking, Yang Chen deliberately winked at Song Siming.

Seeing this, Song Siming smiled contentedly, thinking to himself: "This kid’s pretty savvy! Even knows to give me and Xiaxia some alone time. That’s right, a rideshare driver shouldn’t have unrealistic expectations."

With that, Yang Chen got up and left.

But he wasn’t heading to the bathroom; he was going to find Tang Pavilion’s manager, Tan Hongkai.

Once Yang Chen was gone, Song Siming immediately asked, "Xiaxia, what exactly am I lacking? Why are you so cold towards me? You’re willing to invite a rideshare driver for dinner at Tang Pavilion. Do you know how much this hurts me?"

Xiaxia: "Song Siming, I’m warning you not to talk nonsense. I’m really not interested in you, and I’m not thinking about personal matters right now. My dream is to become a pianist; I won’t consider personal issues until I’ve achieved this goal. Do you understand?"

Song Siming: "It’s okay, you don’t have to consider personal matters right now, nor do you have to accept my love for you. But at the very least, you should be willing to be just friends with me, right? You’re willing to be friends with a rideshare driver, why can’t you be friends with me?"

...

Soon, Yang Chen returned.

At the same time, the waiter arrived.

"Are the three of you ready to order now?" the waiter asked.

It’s now five o’clock, just the right time for dinner.

Song Siming quickly said, "Yes, let’s order. Xiaxia, Yang Chen, what do you want to eat? Order whatever you want; this meal is on me today. Don’t skimp on me, or I’ll be mad!"

Quite the pretender!

At this time, Tan Hongkai arrived.

Tan Hongkai said very politely, "Young Master Song, you’re here. I’m Tan Hongkai, the manager of Tang Pavilion. It’s an honor that you and your friends have come to dine with us."

Song Siming was taken aback; he figured he didn’t know Tan Hongkai.

Then he thought perhaps Tan Hongkai had seen him somewhere, just that he didn’t recognize Tan Hongkai.

"Looks like I’m quite famous," Song Siming thought to himself.

Yang Chen chimed in, "Young Master Song has a wide network; even Tang Pavilion’s manager knows you."

Song Siming puffed up his chest, smiling as he asked: "Haha... Average. Hello, Manager Tan. So, any suggestions on what’s good to eat?"

Tan Hongkai: "Is this your girlfriend? Bringing the girlfriend out to eat, got to choose something good, can’t be too frugal. Since you’re here, best to eat a heartily and generously. What do you think?"

Xiaxia quickly said, "I’m not his girlfriend, don’t make random comments."

The happier Song Siming became, the more he loved hearing such words.

"Manager Tan is right. So, introduce us to some good dishes, nothing frugal," Song Siming said happily.