Chapter 522: Chapter 522: Feasting and Drinking
For over an hour, everyone indulged in hedonistic eating and drinking. Not only did the wealthy businessmen turn into food enthusiasts, but even all the hotel staff present joined this foodie bonanza.
They finished off the lobsters and called the hotel staff to bring more several times.
The Western liquor ran out, so they continued to serve more.
Watching this spectacle, Zhu Qinglong was dazzled; these people were eating large lobsters and drinking Western liquor worth tens of thousands per bottle—all at his expense.
This mafia boss had always been the one freeloading off others.
Yet today, he was the one being ruthlessly fleeced.
This left Zhu Qinglong not just feeling the sting in his pocket, but also a peculiar feeling inside.
And all this was the fault of Lin Fei.
If not for Lin Fei, why would he be in such an awkward position today?
Though angered, Zhu Qinglong knew it was not the time to explode.
Zhu Qinglong had already withdrawn all his thugs from the party, and his injured son Zhu Zirui was also helped out by the thugs.
At this moment, in a salon sat Lin Fei, Manager Zhang, Su Zhenjiang along with Zheng Guozhu and their daughters, and the Yang Jiahao siblings.
On the table before them were arrays of large lobsters, bird’s nests, abalones, sea cucumbers, oysters, truffles, foie gras, caviar, morel mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, matsutake mushrooms…
And a variety of famous wines.
Lin Fei, Manager Zhang, and others frequently raised their glasses, enjoying the top-notch cuisine on the table, peeling large lobsters, and savoring them with relish amidst laughter and cheer.
Zhu Qinglong was furious. Initially, there were only large lobsters and sea cucumbers on the table, but after he offered to foot the bill for the party, everything he said came true—they could eat whatever they wanted.
Now, no one knew how many additional luxurious delicacies had been added to the table.
Even Zhu Qinglong himself might not have tasted all these exquisite delicacies, and it was fair to say that each one was extravagantly priced.
Watching everyone indulge in the most expensive delicacies, Zhu Qinglong could not remain calm. Looking at the situation, it wasn’t just a matter of resolving things with one million; if he could settle the party expenses with ten million, that would be fortunate.
Zhu Qinglong felt like the biggest fool here.
After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, the staff began to clean up the remnants.
It wasn’t long before things were cleaned up, and Supervisor Deng led a cashier over to Zhu Qinglong.
With a smile on his face, Supervisor Deng said, “Mr. Zhu, the total expenditure for this party is ten million eight hundred and eighty thousand. Here is the bill.”
After speaking, Supervisor Deng took a long receipt from the female cashier and handed it to Zhu Qinglong with both hands.
Looking at the bill in Supervisor Deng’s hand, Zhu Qinglong’s facial muscles couldn’t help but twitch. It was just as he had expected; after the extravagant eating and drinking, choosing the most expensive options, the costs had skyrocketed.
The initially estimated expenditure of over a million had ballooned to tens of millions.
But this bitter loss, he had no choice but to accept.
“Alright, Supervisor Deng, I’ll settle the account with you now.” Zhu Qinglong forced a smile and said to Supervisor Deng.
“Please, Mr. Zhu!” Supervisor Deng politely extended his hand and said.
After Zhu Qinglong left with Supervisor Deng and the female cashier.
The wealthy businessmen, who were all satisfied with their meals, couldn’t help but show sly smiles.
Ten million!
They had managed to escalate this party from an estimated cost of one million to a bill of ten million.
Suddenly, they felt quite impressive.
To make Zhu Qinglong bleed financially, they felt as if all the money they had been squeezed out of them by Zhu Qinglong in the past had been reclaimed in one go today.
Thus, they were in high spirits, joyfully chatting and laughing.
While everyone was engrossed in post-dinner conversations, Lin Fei and Manager Zhang had already arrived in front of the real estate model.
Zhang Da looked at Lin Fei and said, “President Lin, earlier I was focused on hosting Mayor Yang, and I may have neglected you. I hope you won’t mind.”
Lin Fei said, “Manager Zhang, just call me Lin Fei! It was right for Manager Zhang to host Mayor Yang; after all, Mayor Yang is a city leader, and I’m just with the Baoli Group. There’s no need to host me.”
Zhang Da had a very good impression of the young, modest, and poised Lin Fei.
No wonder he could own billions in assets and become the third shareholder of Baoli Group at such a young age.
“Alright then! We’ll do as President Lin suggests.” Zhang Da nodded.
Then he pointed at Villa No. 1 on the real estate model and said, “President Yang mentioned that this Villa No. 1 is specially reserved for you.”
Even though Zhang Da agreed to call Lin Fei by his name, he still addressed him as President Lin.
Lin Fei didn’t correct him again, knowing that even if he did, Zhang Da might not change how he addressed him.
“President Yang told me this Villa No. 1 is indeed quite remarkable.” Lin Fei didn’t hide his fondness for Villa No. 1.
“President Lin, let’s go have a look.” Manager Zhang pointed toward the floor-to-ceiling glass facing outward in the hall, and said to Lin Fei.
Lin Fei immediately followed Manager Zhang to the floor-to-ceiling glass. This was on the hotel’s top floor, the thirtieth floor, offering a clear view of the thirty villas halfway up Jade Dew Mountain, developed by the Baoli Group.
Seeing Villa No. 1’s courtyard, lush with pines and cypresses like mist and clouds, imposing and majestic, with a spring flowing into the garden behind the villa, the front facing a waterfall across another valley—the scenery of the waterfall alone surpassed many other villas.
Manager Zhang looked at Villa No. 1 and said to Lin Fei, “This villa is the masterpiece of our domestic Master Pang, emphasizing the integration of movement and stillness, with each angle being a picture in itself.
So, whether inside the villa or looking out from the villa, every view is picturesque. In other words, the entire landscape of Jade Dew Mountain is a scenic embellishment for Villa No. 1.”
Lin Fei asked, “For such a uniquely crafted villa, what’s the selling price?”
Manager Zhang said, “The entire villa was built with the best materials and wood, and all windows have bulletproof glass. Earlier, Zhu Qinglong offered three hundred million, thinking he could buy the villa.
But if we were to sell it publicly, the villa would be priced at least around four hundred million.
However, President Yang said it’s for you, President Lin, so we are just covering our costs and offering it to you at half price.”
A two hundred million mansion is indeed a hefty price, but considering the villa’s design, construction, landscape, and value, it certainly is worth it.
“Manager Zhang, please thank President Yang for me again.” Lin Fei said to Manager Zhang.
“Rest assured, President Lin, I’ll convey the message. Let’s proceed to sign the purchase agreement for Villa No. 1 now.” Manager Zhang said to Lin Fei.
Lin Fei nodded.
But as the two turned around, they found Zhu Qinglong standing just two or three meters away.
Lin Fei and Manager Zhang were taken aback.
However, they didn’t care and stepped away.
But at this moment, Zhu Qinglong blocked their way and said, “Wait a minute, I have something to say!”
By this time, others around also noticed the anomaly, casting their gaze over. They wondered what Zhu Qinglong wanted to say to Manager Zhang and Lin Fei?