Li Zhi is not extraordinary; he prefers to be an ordinary commoner, with flesh and blood, emotions, his own kindness, and his own joys and sorrows.
Selecting ten individuals daily to dine at the "Falling Star Tower" restaurant based on their kindness and fate is not merely for show; it is not intended as a marketing stunt. It is simply what Li Zhi wants to do.
"Just a reminder, please do not attempt to deceive or exploit the ten spots available each day for your own benefit, or distribute them to your friends and family for personal gain." "Don't blame me if I lose face when I find out," Li Zhi warned. He didn't want his impromptu "charitable cause" to be seen as a gold mine by anyone.
For some reason, Huang Pangzi felt a chill down his neck and quickly said, "Boss, rest assured, I will supervise it. Anyone who tries to deceive will have to answer to me first."
Li Zhi nodded and said with a smile, "If you have any ideas, feel free to share them. After all, our Falling Star Tower has just started operating, and we should strive to make it a paradise for all food enthusiasts."
Looking at the time, it was already past eleven in the morning. It wasn't too early, but not too late either, and people should be arriving soon. Li Zhi, accompanied by Huang Pangzi, Meng Ruping, Yang Yuqing, and others, walked towards the entrance.
Today was just a trial run because the business was not officially open yet. Falling Star Tower was not open to the public, except for a few uninvited guests.
"Mr. Gao, welcome, welcome!" As a middle-aged man and a young, beautiful woman stepped out of a Mercedes, Huang Pangzi greeted them. Due to space constraints, the driver drove the car away after dropping off Mr. Gao.
Before coming out, Li Zhi had already informed Huang Pangzi that he would be in charge of welcoming his guests. As the manager of Falling Star Tower, he was capable of welcoming anyone.
Mr. Gao was not tall. Perhaps due to his love for food, he had a large head and a large belly, resembling a certain movie star from Hong Kong. However, the woman by his side caught his eye, but when it came to beauty, she might not necessarily compare to the waitresses at Falling Star Tower.
It seemed that Mr. Gao was acquainted with Huang Pangzi. After shaking hands with him, Mr. Gao looked up at the Falling Star Tower sign and said with a smile, "Huang Pangzi, why did you leave the Star Moon Bay Hotel and end up in a small place like this? Are you sure the food here can satisfy my appetite?"
Huang Youwei was not offended and chuckled, "Mr. Gao, the place may be small, but I can guarantee that the reputation of this place will definitely not be inferior to any well-known hotel restaurant in the future." "Let me tell you, today you have a seat, but tomorrow you might need to make a reservation." "As for the food I have prepared for you, whether you are satisfied or not, you are the expert and will know after tasting it."
Looking at the time, he smiled and said, "Are you waiting for someone, or would you like to go upstairs and taste the food first?"
"Are you expecting someone else today?" Mr. Gao asked curiously, as there was nothing remarkable about Falling Star Tower from the outside.
"Besides you, there are also Mr. Li and Mr. Wang, who are also old acquaintances of yours." Of course, if you don't want to wait for them, you can go upstairs with your companion for a meal. "Today, you are here to taste the food, nothing else!" Huang Youwei said with a smile.
Mr. Gao thought for a moment and nodded, "It's still early." Since I'm already here, I'll wait for a while.
"Alright, Mr. Gao, please go inside with your companion!"
Upon seeing the waitstaff at Falling Star Tower, Mr. Gao's eyes immediately lit up.
Li Zhi didn't pay attention to Huang Youwei and Mr. Gao. He saw Heizi on the side, dressed in sports pants, shoes, a black T-shirt, and sunglasses, mingling in the crowd at the entrance, with no intention of approaching.
"When did you arrive?" Li Zhi waved, called Heizi over, and smiled as he asked.
Heizi said, "Not long ago!"
Li Zhi asked, "Why are you standing at the door?" "Why not come in when you arrive?"
Heizi grinned and said in a low voice, "There are too many people inside, and it's not time to eat yet. There's nothing to do by going in."
"You…" Li Zhi laughed and said, "You always manage to find trouble for yourself, don't you?"
Heizi scratched his head. The boss's restaurant was just starting its trial run today. Why would he come over to cause trouble? The words sounded awkward to him.
Li Zhi didn't care whether Heizi was trying to cause trouble or not. He asked him to stay by his side and not wander around in case something happened and he couldn't find him.
At this time, Zhuge Meili also ran out.
Looking at Heizi, she curiously asked, "This guy looks quite strong." "I haven't seen him before!"
Li Zhi rolled his eyes and, acting as if they were familiar, he didn't bother with her. Zhuge Meili didn't mind that Li Zhi didn't pay attention to her; instead, she directly struck up a conversation with Heizi. Although Zhuge Meili was beautiful, he already had his childhood sweetheart, Xiao Qing, in his heart, so he naturally didn't have any thoughts about her. One person was talkative, while the other was reserved, and there was no spark between them.
Li Zhi just wanted to laugh as he listened. It turned out that this charlatan was fond of "strong" women. Despite his slim appearance, he had quite a robust palate!
Muxiaomei took a taxi to Li Zhi's place and greeted him. Due to the crowd, she refrained from approaching Li Zhi. When they were alone, they could be as affectionate as they wanted, but when there were many people around, she knew that Li Dashao definitely wouldn't like her hanging around him.
Compared to others, Muxiaomei was more sensible.
Sophie drove herself over but parked her car on the side of the road. Admiring the stunning waitresses at Falling Star Tower, she couldn't help but mutter and curse, questioning whether they were running a restaurant or operating a brothel due to the abundance of attractive women.
Li Zhi personally went over to talk to Sophie. If she hadn't come, he wouldn't have missed her. However, now that she was here, whether as the CEO of Happy Fish Balls or the heiress of the Su family, he couldn't ignore her. Today, all the attendees were guests, and Sophie sought favor from Li Zhi, hoping he would look after her.
Close to twelve o'clock, all the guests Huang Youwei had invited had arrived, except for one person who had urgent matters and couldn't make it.
A Rolls-Royce Phantom stopped at the entrance of Falling Star Tower, instantly capturing everyone's attention.
The car blocked the entrance, yet no one dared to express their displeasure. Firstly, it was a luxury car, and secondly, the license plate number was 8888, quite impressive.
In the entire city, there were very few people who dared to compete with the Zhao family and Zhao Sihai.
Four people got out of the car.
Li Zhi immediately recognized the elderly Zhao Sihai, and he was also familiar with Zhao Xueying. The silent middle-aged man appeared to be Zhao Sihai's driver, while the woman in her thirties exuded a mature and captivating sensuality that piqued Li Zhi's interest, prompting him to ponder her identity.
Looks were secondary; it was mainly about temperament and attire.
Li Zhi was puzzled. Zhao Sihai, almost seventy or eighty years old, was still active.
Li Zhi initially thought that the person accompanying Zhao Sihai was his partner, but upon the arrival of Huang Youwei, he realized his mistake.
"Boss, the woman next to Zhao Sihai is Mo Yanxiu!"
"Mo Yanxiu?" Li Zhi was puzzled. "Is Mo Yanxiu, the renowned 'big foodie,' a woman?"
"Shh, boss, keep your voice down!" Huang Pangzi was startled. Referring to Mo Yanxiu as a 'big foodie' so openly, his boss was probably the only one who dared to do so.
"Wow, it's Mo Yanxiu!" "Can I go over and ask for an autograph?" Suddenly, Muxiaomei exclaimed and ran over to Li Zhi, excitedly asking.
Li Zhi tilted his head and asked, "Do you also know her?"
"Of course, Mo Yanxiu is a prominent figure in the fashion industry of Hai City." Anyway, I'll tell you, even though you may not understand, but you should know that she is very famous. Some stars from the film and television industry even come specifically to find her. I've only seen her in magazines, and I didn't expect to see her in person today. "It's so unexpected; she's my idol!" Muxiaomei said excitedly.
"An idol who is simply a 'foodie'!" Li Zhi muttered under his breath.
Muxiaomei glared at him and asked, "What did you just say?"
Li Zhi touched his nose and chuckled, "I said, 'Okay, let's go get your autograph now!'"
When Mo Yanxiu stepped out of the car, a crowd of women surrounded her. She was a beautiful and sensual woman, but her fame was more widespread among female compatriots and the 'foodie' community. She was a goddess in the fashion world, but her fame was more prominent among women and the 'foodie' community.
Mo Yanxiu was a native of Hai City, but she didn't often stay there. Huang Pangzi called her last night, and coincidentally, she was in Hai City.
Huang Youwei didn't have much influence; a phone call was sufficient to summon Mo Yanxiu, the renowned food critic. But, Huang Pangzi mentioned that there would be dozens of kilograms of king lobsters, premium king crabs, and bluefin tuna available the next day. What is the biggest temptation for a true food enthusiast when all the ingredients are top-notch?
Naturally, it was food!
She didn't come because of Huang Youwei's face; instead, she was drawn by the top-notch ingredients at Falling Star Tower.
"Excuse me, excuse me!" Li Zhi walked over and dispersed the people who were blocking Mo Yanxiu. He then looked at the mature woman in front of him and said with a smile, "Mo Yanxiu, Ms. Mo, right?" "I am Li Zhi, the owner of Falling Star Tower!" He didn't even glance at Zhao Sihai and Zhao Xueying, who were standing nearby.
Mo Yanxiu smiled at Li Zhi and nodded, "That's correct, I am Mo Yanxiu." "I heard that a top-notch restaurant has reopened in Hai City, so I came to see if it lives up to its reputation," said Mr. Li. "He is young and promising, and I hope that my visit will be a pleasant one!"
Her words were sharp and impolite, indicating that she was no ordinary woman.
"That's easy," Li Zhi said with a smile. "As long as Ms. Mo's taste has not exceeded the human range, then today you have come to the right place."
Hasn't it exceeded the human range of taste? What kind of evaluation was that?
Muxiaomei pulled Li Zhi aside from behind. She knew Li Zhi's temper. He was a person who valued politeness. If you were polite to him, he would reciprocate. However, if you engage in word games, he wouldn't care about your status and wouldn't indulge you at all.
"Admirable!" Mo Yanxiu nodded.
"Um, can you give my sister an autograph first, Ms.?" Mo? "She's your fan," Li Zhi said with a smile as he pulled Muxiaomei over.
The two of them didn't have any grudges!
"Ms. Hello Mo, I'm Muxiaomei, and I really like you." "I follow your blog and Weibo," Muxiaomei said excitedly. The hint of fanaticism in her eyes didn't seem like an act!
Mo Yanxiu was polite to her fans and nodded with a smile, "Hello, I'm glad you like me." Then, she took out a pen and signed an autograph for Muxiaomei.
"Ms. Mo, please come inside!" Li Zhi smiled and gestured.
As Li Zhi ignored Zhao Sihai and Zhao Xueying to greet Mo Yanxiu, Zhao Xueying couldn't hold back.
Glaring at Li Zhi, she scolded directly, "Are you blind?"
What was the identity of her father, Zhao Sihai? Li Zhi had left the father and daughter standing there for half a day. In the end, he ignored them and went to greet Mo Yanxiu, walking away with her. Zhao Xueying was almost furious.