As a Magnate, I Started Checking in at a Convenience Store

Chapter 285: Dinner with a Celebrity!

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Wangshan Residence, not a bad name!” Zhou Chao followed Guo Qilin into the restaurant.

It seemed that Guo Qilin was a regular here, and the waiter led them directly into a private room.

“Young Master Zhou, the preserved plum and autumn knife fish, along with various dumplings here, are exquisite. You should definitely try them.”

Zhou Chao’s interest was piqued upon hearing Guo Qilin’s recommendation.

Just as Guo Qilin was about to introduce other delicacies, his phone, placed on the table, rang. Guo Qilin glanced at Zhou Chao apologetically and said, “It’s a call from some other actors in the crew.”

“No worries, go ahead and answer it,” Zhou Chao said as he sipped his tea.

Guo Qilin nodded and answered the call.

“Hey, Old Yi, what’s up?”

“You didn’t even invite us for a meal. Did you sneak off to enjoy good food alone? Where are you now? We’re coming to find you!”

“Oh, I’m at Wangshan Residence, but it might not work out. I’m having dinner with a friend,” Guo Qilin said, glancing somewhat sheepishly at Zhou Chao.

“Oh, alright then!”

“Why don’t you invite your friend to join us? The more, the merrier,” Zhou Chao suggested, thinking it was likely Song Xiaoyi and the others, and he had no objections to their inclusion.

“Really, Young Master Zhou, are you sure?” Guo Qilin looked at Zhou Chao in surprise.

Zhou Chao nodded in response.

“Hey, hey, Old Yi, you didn’t hang up, did you?”

“No, what’s wrong? You’re all jumpy!” Song Xiaoyi couldn’t hear what Guo Qilin and Zhou Chao were talking about because they were speaking quietly, making it hard for her to eavesdrop.

“Come over, we’re in the Qinling private room at Wangshan Residence. Not too many people here!”

“Really? We’ll be right over!” Song Xiaoyi hung up after saying that.

At this point, Guo Qilin wasn’t sure what embarrassing situation might unfold.

“Waiter, come in!” Guo Qilin called the waiter again and ordered some more dishes, including extra seafood.

“Young Master Zhou, why are you in Xiangshan Film and Television City? Are you here for leisure?” He was also curious about how Zhou Chao ended up in Xiangshan.

“Oh, about that, I came to take over the film and television city. I also wanted to see how the person in charge here is doing.”

“All! Young Master Zhou, did you buy this film and television city?” Guo Qilin looked astonished. The film and television city had changed ownership without him even realizing it.

“Yeah, it happened recently. I had some free time, so I came to check it out in person.”

Zhou Chao’s casual demeanor left Guo Qilin feeling a bit awkward. After all, for someone who could easily spend billions on a property, buying a film and television city was no big deal.

The two continued to chat about interesting anecdotes from their filming experiences.

“To be honest, I have another purpose for coming to Xiangshan this time. I want to be an extra, fulfilling a childhood dream.”

“That’s easy. As long as Young Master Zhou is willing to make a cameo, 1’11 talk to the director tomorrow. Guest-starring in a scene or two should be no problem!”

After some thought, Zhou Chao nodded and said, “Let’s see how it goes tomorrow. If there’s a suitable opportunity, I might give it a try!”

As Zhou Chao finished speaking, there was a knock on the private room door, and Guo Qilin quickly got up to open it.

The newcomers were Song Xiaoyi, Li Qinqin, and the male lead, Zhang Ruoyun.

“You’re here! Please come in!” Guo Qilin saw them and immediately stepped aside to let them in.

As they entered the room, they got a good look at the man seated at the head of the table, and a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes.

“Young Master Zhou, let me introduce you!” Guo Qilin was about to introduce Zhou Chao to them.

“No need, I know them all. I’ve watched the TV series you guys were in, especially Ruoyun. I’m a big fan of yours! I watched several episodes of the reality show you participated in, ‘Bright Detective.’ My wife also likes you a lot. I didn’t expect to meet you in person today.”

Zhou Chao’s words surprised everyone, especially Zhang Ruoyun. He felt quite flattered, as Song Xiaoyi had told him before coming to the dinner that they would meet someone influential. He never expected that the person would be so handsome, young, and also a fan of his. This surprise came too quickly.

“Please have a seat, and make yourself comfortable. No need to be formal!” They were all seasoned individuals who had seen the world, and they didn’t feel too constrained. After all, they didn’t yet know Zhou Chao’s true background, so they didn’t feel overly intimidated.

Watching them act so casually, Guo Qilin felt like his back was instantly drenched in sweat. After all, he was the only one in the room who had some understanding of Zhou Chao’s true capabilities.

“Do you want some wine? Feel free to order whatever you like, I’ll foot the bill tonight, consider it a gift for our first meeting.”

The others shook their heads when they heard this, and it was Zhang Ruoyun who finally spoke, “Young Master Zhou, we have to shoot tomorrow, so no alcohol for us.”

“That’s right, we won’t drink tonight,” Zhou Chao agreed, not pushing the matter.

“Young Master Zhou, next time I’m in Jingdu, I must come to your place for some drinks. You have no idea how precious that bottle of wine you gave me last time is. My dad treasures it like a treasure, and I haven’t even tasted a drop.”

Guo Qilin smoothly followed the conversation, showing his skills in conversation. It seemed he had learned quite a bit from Lao Guo.

Zhou Chao smiled and said, “No problem. When I’m back in Jingdu, I’ll give you a call. If you’re in Jingdu at the time, bring your little Yueyue along, and we’ll have a drink together.”

“Young Master Zhou, I’ve noted that down!” Guo Qilin’s smile widened when Zhou Chao agreed.

“Sure, no problem!”

Soon, the waiter came in with the dishes, including the autumn knife fish Guo Qilin had recommended and various types of dumplings.

“Let’s eat. Everyone must be hungry!” After all, Zhou Chao was the host, and as soon as he spoke, the others started to dig in.

Everyone continued chatting while eating. They were all young people, and with Guo Qilin being a skilled conversationalist, their conversations flowed smoothly.

They kept eating until 9 o’clock in the evening, and everyone reluctantly ended the dinner, leaning back in their chairs.

“We’ve eaten so much; my diet plan has gone down the drain again!” Song Xiaoyi patted her belly with a wry expression.

“Yeah, same here. These delicious dishes are the real culprits, seducing me!” Li Qinqin chimed in.

“It’s getting late; let’s all head back and rest,” Guo Qilin suggested.

“Alright!” The group left Wangshan Residence and stood on the platform outside.

“Young Master Zhou, here’s your room card. I’ve arranged a room for you in a nearby four-star hotel. It’s one of the best hotels in Xiangshan!”

“Okay, I’ll head to the hotel now. I’m tired after a long day. I’ll get in touch tomorrow.”

“Sounds good, Young Master Zhou!”

Zhou Chao said goodbye to everyone and walked towards a stylish car not far away. It didn’t take long before the car drove away.

“Qilin, who is this guy? Why are you treating him so respectfully?” Zhang Ruoyun asked with a puzzled expression. Even the other two women approached to inquire.

“Did you see that car just now? It’s a Lamborghini Veneno, worth a hundred million in the domestic market. His house in Jingdu is over ten billion. The bottle of wine they had tonight is worth nearly 3 million, and he gave it away just like that. And 1 heard from my mentor that the white liquor they had when they first met, can you guess how much it cost?” Guo Qilin looked at them mysteriously.

“How much did it cost?”

“Over ten million, and that was the old price. I don’t even know how much it’s worth now. Plus, there are only 10 bottles in the world. Do you understand what I mean?”

Upon hearing this, the expressions on their faces showed astonishment. It took them a while to recover from the shock.

“Let’s go, let’s head back as well!”