Han Lie returned to the restaurant, and Chen Yanfei looked over at him imdiately. Her eyes were full of anticipation and questions, fully showcasing the advantage of large eyes in conveying emotions.
Han Lie said nothing, just nodded very slightly.
Chen Yanfei’s eyes instantly curved into crescents. After turning her head, she adopted a stern expression, as if to say, "I’m in a bad mood, so don’t anyone co looking for trouble," and then ignored Luo Zijun completely.
The rest of the classmates, however, buzzed with excitent. So expressed awe, others offered placating words, all gathering around Luo Zijun, making him the center of attention like the moon surrounded by stars.
However, Young Luo was still very disappointed.
His ostentatious display of wealth was, in essence, more like a child throwing a tantrum to get attention. However, the crucial point was that the two important people whose reactions he truly sought gave him none whatsoever.
This was incredibly frustrating.
He felt as if he were performing a one-man show, all his efforts completely futile.
Young Luo covertly glanced at Chen Yanfei. Seeing her chatting with Ding Xiang with a cold expression, showing absolutely no sign of acknowledging him, made him even more irritated.
Then, about two minutes after Han Lie had returned to his seat, once the classmates had expressed their fill of amazent and anticipation began to stir, Alin approached Luo Zijun, her expression full of apology.
Actually, she could have refused Luo Zijun much earlier. But, when doing sothing for the boss, how could she not let the boss witness her efforts?
A clever person naturally finds the best opportunity to make an impression. Alin was a clever person, and this, she believed, was the perfect chance.
Too early, and the boss wouldn’t see it.
Too late, and the boss’s girlfriend might beco anxious.
Now was perfect.
"Young Master Luo..."
Alin took small steps to Luo Zijun’s side and bowed respectfully, her attitude and etiquette flawless.
"Hmm?"
Luo Zijun looked up, puzzled. He quickly sensed from Alin’s expression that sothing was wrong, and his heart gave a lurch. "What’s going on? Why hasn’t my wine been served yet?"
"I’m sorry, Young Master Luo."
Alin began with an apology before explaining the reason.
"Well, there were so issues in the wine lounge. It was undergoing an internal review, and our guest services departnt wasn’t notified. So, I only received an update just now. The wine you ordered... might be... well, unavailable."
"Unavailable?!"
Luo Zijun’s eyes widened, and he raised his voice, repeating the word.
"Explain clearly! What do you an by unavailable?!"
The entire round table instantly fell silent. Everyone stopped talking and looked over in astonishnt.
"I am so very, very sorry."
Whenever Alin spoke, she always began with an apology; her courteousness was truly exemplary.
"By unavailable, I an that our hotel is temporarily unable to provide you with those two wines."
Luo Zijun instantly grew anxious.
I finally managed to get one up on Han Lie, and now you’re letting down?!
Young Luo, fuming, demanded, "None in stock?! If it’s not in stock, why list it on the wine nu?! And didn’t you say you had it when I asked earlier?!"
"I’m sorry, Young Master Luo."
Alin blinked, maintaining her bowing posture as she leaned in to explain to Luo Zijun.
"At the ti, I believed we did, but in fact, we don’t."
The truth is, Young Master Han didn’t allow it... I am so terribly sorry...
Luo Zijun’s mood, already foul, worsened considerably.
He was about to erupt, but Huang Li quickly grabbed his arm. "Don’t be angry, Zijun. It’s probably for the best. I also thought those two wines were far too expensive. If they’re not available, let’s just pick sothing else!"
"Yeah, yeah, they really are too expensive, no need for that."
"Calm down, daddy!"
Everyone chid in, trying to placate him. With his dorm mates even calling him "daddy," Luo Zijun had no choice but to suppress his anger and pick up the wine list again.
"Alright, alright. Then get this 1996 Mouton..."
Alin glanced at the wine list. The price was over 60,000. She decisively shook her head. "I’m sorry, that wine is also unavailable."
"What about the 2000 Lafite?"
"I’m sorry..."
"Stop! Don’t say you’re sorry again!" Luo Zijun completely lost it. He slamd the table and shot to his feet. "This is unavailable, that’s unavailable! Can your hotel even operate?!"
Huang Li couldn’t hold him back.
"Where’s your manager? Get your manager over here!"
The enraged Young Master Luo still possessed a certain imposing air. His family background was genuinely impressive; he had attended nurous high-end functions with his parents and never faltered at critical monts.
At this mont, fueled half by genuine anger and half by a desire to make a scene, he looked quite formidable.
Chen Yanfei grew extrely anxious and subconsciously grabbed Han Lie’s arm.
Han Lie turned his head. She asked worriedly, "Will it be alright? Should I try to calm Luo Zijun down?"
She didn’t want any major trouble. This was her birthday banquet, and she felt responsible for all her classmates’ moods.
"It’s fine."
Han Lie chuckled, then patted the back of her hand.
"You underestimate the Ritz-Carlton’s suite butlers... If all else fails, you still have ."
*You still have .*
These words brought Chen Yanfei imnse reassurance.
She didn’t know how or when this sense of security had been established. Perhaps it was in that hospital room in Jinling?
Regardless, as ti went on, her trust in Han Lie grew stronger with each passing day.
So, hearing Han Lie’s confident tone, she genuinely relaxed.
Just as Han Lie had anticipated, Alin showed no sign of panic. She remained perfectly calm, her expression unwavering.
Her ability to handle pressure was extraordinary.
As for her thod of resolving the problem, Alin didn’t confront Luo Zijun directly. Instead, she adopted an even more humble and deferential deanor.
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