Chapter 543: Chapter 543: Practical Benefits

Zheng Yueyang first apologized to Zhang Dadan, then shamelessly flattered him: “Dr. Zhang Shen, how much I have offended you just now!”

I didn’t know you had such profound artistry. Compared to you, I’m just a firefly insect, and you’re the radiant sun and moon!

Beside him, Liu Shu noticed his flattery, which was deeper than his own attempts.

“Dr. Zheng, right? Didn’t you call Zhang Shen a fraud earlier? Why is the sun and moon shining now?” Liu Shu mocked.

Seeing someone dare to badmouth him, Zheng Yueyang was furious. But in order to get Dadan’s forgiveness, even his favor, he suppressed his anger.

“I… I wasn’t blind. Zhang Shen has immense medical expertise. He won’t hold a grudge against me,” Zheng Yueyang forced a cheerful smile.

Zhang Dadan heard this but frowned. How could you get some small thing? If I don’t forgive you, wouldn’t I be a petty person?

Dr. Zheng, where are you from? Misunderstandings are common. How could I take it seriously?” Zhang Dadan laughed.

Wu Weenxiong thought both of them had quickly cleared up their previous grievances. A weight was lifted from his heart, and he finally felt relieved.

“Mr. Zhang, it’s not too late now. May I treat you to dinner? I owe you an apology,” Wu Weenxiong suggested.

Zheng Yueyang hurriedly responded: “Dr. Zhang Shen, I hope you can enjoy a meal. If not… I’d feel very sorry!”

Seeing this, Zhang Dadan secretly rejoiced. Following the principle of resolving matters with a sick person, he asked: “Who is inviting?”

“I am inviting… I am inviting…” Zheng Yueyang quickly replied. He didn’t have time to flatter Wu Weenxiong. How could he let him pay?

Wu Weenxiong had always considered Zheng Yueyang as half his son. So when he anxiously asked for assistance, he didn’t mind doing so.

“Alright, you can make the invitation, but let me clarify one thing. I haven’t eaten all day, so it might be a bit heavy!” Zhang Dadan humorously remarked.

Seeing Zhang Dadan appear to have forgiven him, Zheng Yueyang had no more reservations. He smiled and said, “Alright! You can eat anything you want.”

With these words, Zhang Bo’er understood and glanced at Liu Shu, asking: “Are you going to wait in the room? Want to join us for dinner?”

Hua Lian’s illness had always been a concern for Liu Shu. Seeing Zhang Dadan giving him medicine and then going out to eat made him feel sad.

But since he was seeking help, where would he find the courage to say otherwise? He just replied, “You… should I go with you? I haven’t eaten yet!”

“Della! Yes, you are welcome. Let’s go,” Zheng Yueyang generously responded.

Liu Shu didn’t pay attention to him. Instead, he continued looking at Zhang Dadan, hoping to see his approval.

Since the guests had already agreed, Zhang Dadan naturally wouldn’t save money for them. Not only could he not save money, but he also needed to eat. He put Kuzi in place.

Let’s go to the Drunk Flower Shop. I heard their food is pretty good. Zhang Dadan suggested casually.

Drunken Flower Square? Hearing the name of the restaurant, Zheng Yueyang’s cheeks twitched, and his eyebrows tightened instinctively.

The chef at the Drunk Flower Shop is a royal chef’s successor, so the dishes are very expensive. Even common stir-fried bean sprouts cost three to four hundred yuan.

Zheng Yueyang had been a department chief for many years and had been lucky enough to dine there a few times when others sought his help.

But now he was in a dilemma. How could he reject Dadan’s face again? Making him unhappy again would be useless, wouldn’t it?

After thinking for a while, Zheng Yueyang still said clearly, “Alright… let’s go to the Drunk Flower Shop.”

“That place is too expensive overseas, otherwise, let’s go somewhere else,” Wu Weenxiong, feeling for Zheng Yueyang, suggested.

Although he suggested this to Zheng Yueyang, he actually wanted Zhang Dadan to agree, hoping he would show mercy.

Zhang Dadan heard this and said nothing, just silently looking at Zheng Yueyang. But even so, a thousand words were exchanged.

He had already seen that Zheng Yueyang wanted to please him and gain goodwill. How could he miss this opportunity?

“Teacher, you rarely come to the city, so I’ll take this chance to repay Dr. Zhang Shen and show my respect!” Zheng Yueyang flattered.

Seeing his insistence, Wu Weenxiong didn’t say much. He thought, although the Drunken Flower Square is expensive, as a department chief, it should still be affordable!

“Let’s go!” Zheng Yueyang stood up, sat beside Wu Weenxiong, and dispersed the surrounding crowd.

Liu Chi saw this and didn’t want to show weakness. He stood boldly beside Dadan, making a scene and exclaimed, “Everyone disperse… disperse…”

When the four of them left the hotel, they took a taxi straight to the Drunk Flower Shop.

At around five o’clock, Zhang Dadan and the others arrived at the Drunk Flower Shop by bus. The sun hadn’t set yet, but the cold had already started to set in.

Although he had heard of Zhou Yongkou’s famous Drunken Flower Shop, seeing it with his own eyes was still surprising.

Seeing the Drunken Flower Square, with a pavilion standing in the middle of the lake, and withered lotus leaves under the sunset, made one feel a sense of sadness.

But as he approached it, the inexplicable desolation disappeared, leaving him.

Not to mention the melodious sounds of silk and bamboo, even the enticing aroma was enough to make one happy.

Zheng Yueyang’s cheeks twitched again, and he said reluctantly, “Teacher, Dr. Zhang, let’s go in!”

“Yeah! Let’s go! If we don’t go in now, I’m afraid we’ll become beggars!” Wu Weenxiong joked.

Zhang Dadan sneered, showing compliance, then followed Zheng Yueyang into the Drunken Flower Square.

As soon as they entered, they were greeted by two old-fashioned women who thoughtfully raised the bead curtain and invited them inside.

The Drunk Flower Shop not only emulated the architectural style of the Tang and Song dynasties, but even the interior decor and the waitstaff were antique embellishments.

If Mr. Zhang didn’t know it was a restaurant in advance, he would have mistaken it for a movie studio.

An attendant dressed as a shop assistant quickly approached them as they entered, bowed respectfully, and said with a smile, “Director, would you like a private room or dine in the hall?”

Although Liu Zhi had visited here multiple times, hearing the peculiar title again, he couldn’t help but joke: “Guest Official? You sure work hard on the acts.”

The waiter had heard such ridicule thousands of times and showed no sign of boredom or embarrassment, just smiled politely at them.

“A private room? I think the hall will be crowded,” Zhang laughed as the noisy guests proceeded along the main road.

Zheng Yueyang invited this meal to express goodwill and kindness to Zhang Dadan. How could he argue otherwise?

But the private room must be costly. He feared being perceived as unscrupulous. With a sigh, Zheng Yueyang forced a smile, “Then let’s get a room!”

However, the waiter appeared even more compliant and flattered, “What a coincidence, there’s only one room left in the shop!”

Only one private room left? What a coincidence! Why did the damn taxi driver drive so fast? Why hurry home to have kids?