The nearby waiter opened her mouth, momentarily unsure of what to say.
She hadn't thought Chou Ping could finish so much food from the start, so she had the kitchen prepare only a portion. However, now she realized she had miscalculated.
"Sir, I apologize. Some ingredients require the freshest preparation, so it might take a bit longer..."
Waving his hand, Chou Ping replied nonchalantly, "No problem. Just remind them to hurry up later. Also, the dishes we had earlier were quite good, so please bring me another serving of each!"
The waiter, still in a state of shock, left. Meanwhile, Kailin looked at Chou Ping with wide eyes.
Sometimes she glanced at his mouth, and sometimes she stretched her neck to look at his stomach.
"Oh, my God, Chou, I really suspect you're a magician. Did you use magic to make those foods disappear to a place I can't see?"
Patting her clothes, Chou Ping spread his hands and said, "Darling, do you think I have any place on me to put so much food?"
Foie gras, salmon, steak, giant prawns... one delicious dish after another arrived, and Chou Ping, after gesturing to Kailin with his knife and fork, continued to enjoy the feast.
Seeing Chou Ping eat so deliciously, Kailin, who already felt full, found herself regaining her appetite and unconsciously ate an extra portion of steak.
When the last dish was served, Chou Ping had just finished all the previous ones.
The waiter was numb by now, truly astonished. Did he really eat everything? Was this Asian guy's stomach a bottomless pit?
"Sir, do you need anything else?"
"Oh, just wait a moment."
Saying that, Chou Ping smiled at Kailin and asked, "How about it, Kailin, do you think I've had enough?"
"Enough, Chou... you won."
Kailin had to admit that Chou Ping had recouped the cost. If they had dined at a restaurant, the bill would have easily exceeded two thousand dollars.
Satisfied with the answer, Chou Ping smiled, "Well, let's call it a day. Just eat 80% full for dinner."
The waiter almost stumbled upon hearing that. Ate so much and was only 80% full?
"Kailin, don't forget what you said before. If I win, you have to agree to whatever I want..."
Thinking of something, Kailin suddenly lowered her head, blushing.
Chou Ping stood up and walked to Kailin's side. The latter's face turned even redder.
"Chou, there are so many people here... can we..."
"Hey, dear, what are you thinking? I have something important to tell you." Chou Ping patted her head and said with a smile.
Then Chou Ping informed Kailin of the stocks he had profited from in the previous cycle and instructed her to buy them as he said.
After hearing it, Kailin was stunned, "Did you visit our company this afternoon..."
With a mysterious smile, Chou Ping replied, "Don't ask why. Don't forget your promise that you'll agree to whatever I want."
He didn't want to tell Kailin the reason. After all, he couldn't say he was helping her get revenge.
After a good meal, Chou Ping repeatedly reminded Kailin to follow his instructions the next day, and then they each went home.
...
At nine in the morning, with the cuckoo's call, Chou Ping woke up from his sleep, a smile appearing on his lips. It was another pleasant Monday.
On Kailin's side, a new workday had begun. Many people had put their investment plans for the weekend on the agenda, working energetically.
This included Kailin and Jerry. Jerry had secretly withdrawn one million in funds from several clients yesterday. All preparations were proceeding smoothly, and they were just waiting for the stock market to open at half past nine.
As for Kailin, she was also making preparations at the moment. However, she was very puzzled about why Chou Ping had suddenly changed his mind yesterday.
But since it was Chou Ping who repeatedly reminded her, she had no psychological burden.
Finally, the stock market opened. Kailin quickly clicked the mouse and keyboard, starting to buy the stocks Chou Ping had mentioned.
"How's it going on your side, Kailin?"
From afar, Jerry's voice came over. Kailin raised an eyebrow and switched the page. This was a stock newly issued today by a company from China.
She was puzzled about what Chou Ping was up to.
"No problem, everything is going smoothly. Just waiting for the results."
Jerry had already come to Kailin's side, and seeing the rising curve on the screen, his face was full of smiles.
"Thanks to your classmate Chou. His words yesterday were like a shot of adrenaline for me. I decisively withdrew one million in funds and invested it. I'll just wait to collect the money at the close this afternoon!"
Kailin raised the corner of her mouth, "Hehe, congratulations to you for now."
Patting Kailin's shoulder, Jerry said in a "concerned" manner, "Hey, why congratulate me? It should be congratulations to both of us. As long as you complete this deal, the client will definitely continue to entrust you with more, and I have high hopes for you!"
Speechless, Kailin forced a smile.
Jerry put on the air of a senior, "Look at you, nervous about just a million in investment. How can you handle multi-million or even billion-dollar investments in the future with this attitude!"
Rolling her eyes, Kailin couldn't help but find this guy a bit boastful. His funds probably amounted to just over a million, and he dared to speak so confidently.
Seeing that Kailin's attitude was a bit perfunctory, Jerry, aware that he wasn't interesting, left. After walking a few steps, he turned back, "Oh, by the way, help me invite that classmate of yours to dinner. I want to thank him in person."
Kailin smiled and neither agreed nor refused.
...
Chou Ping looked up at the sign: Cool Rist Fitness Club, and then glanced down at the business card in his hand. It was a perfect match.
"This should be the place."
After confirming, Chou Ping walked in confidently.
He had gone to the company in the morning, handed the hard drive with the plan to Sarah, and then took a day off.
Meeting with Stephen was scheduled for the afternoon, and Chou Ping didn't want to waste time at the company.
The plan had undergone several revisions through several cycles and now perfectly matched Stephen's ideas. Chou Ping believed that Stephen would be very satisfied after seeing the plan.
A smart boss like Stephen wouldn't be dissatisfied because Chou Ping took a day off. Discovering talent, cultivating talent, and retaining talent – that's what he should do.
So, Chou Ping appeared in this fitness club at this moment.
Today was a workday, and it was still morning. The gym had few people, and it felt a bit desolate.
Several fitness coaches were working out on their own, and a few clients with free time were receiving guidance from the coaches.
In the spacious area, Chou Ping could see no more than ten people.
"Hello, sir, may I help you with anything?"
A white man, about 1.7 meters tall, came
to Chou Ping.
Despite the man's short stature, Chou Ping didn't underestimate him, as the muscles on the man's arms looked thicker than Chou Ping's thighs.