Love of CEO

34.5

After all the talking and kissing in the afternoon, hunger finally caught up with them. Lan Zhan took Wei Ying to one of the nearest hotels, which was absolutely ravishing. As they entered, the staff greeted them with polite bows.

“They’re so polite!” Wei Ying whispered to Lan Zhan, who simply hummed in response.

They were led to a corner table, already reserved by Lan Zhan. It was quiet, cozy, and offered a nice view of the indoor garden.

A waiter approached them, greeted them courteously, and handed them the QR code for the menu. Wei Ying eagerly scanned it and immediately started picking out all the spiciest dishes available. Lan Zhan, on the other hand, selected something simpler for himself.

“Do you like it here?” Lan Zhan asked, watching as Wei Ying looked around, admiring the décor.

“Hmm, it’s beautifully decorated,” Wei Ying admitted with a small sigh. “Just hoping the food lives up to the place.”

Lan Zhan raised a brow. “Why are you saying it like that? This hotel is one of the most popular in the city.”

“I know,” Wei Ying said, waving his hand dramatically. “I’ve been to places like this many times. I genuinely enjoy the ambiance and how polite everyone is, but when it comes to the food—” he sighed again, “they always mess it up. Don’t you think so?”

Lan Zhan shrugged slightly. “I wouldn’t know. I rarely go out to eat, and most of the time I just skip meals altogether.”

Wei Ying frowned, brows knitting with concern. “That’s not good, Lan Zhan! You shouldn’t skip meals. It’s really bad for your health.”

He crossed his arms with mock sternness, then added with a playful smile, “Don’t worry. I’ll take you to one of my favorite places soon. The food there is actually amazing.”

They were in the middle of their conversation when the food finally arrived. The waiter began serving all the dishes they had ordered. But while placing one of the plates, he accidentally spilled some food on Lan Zhan’s clothes. His face turned pale as fear gripped him.

“I’m so sorry, Sir! I didn’t mean to—” he stammered, bowing repeatedly in apology.

Just then, the manager rushed over to the scene, clearly flustered.

“What happened? What did you do? You stupid, careless fellow—you can’t even serve food properly! I’m terminating you right now!” he shouted harshly, his voice echoing in the restaurant.

Wei Ying didn’t like the way the manager spoke to the poor waiter. He immediately stood up and crossed his arms, stepping in between them.

“Look, Mr. Potato-Looking Manager,” Wei Ying began, making Lan Zhan lift his brow in amusement. “Yes, he dropped some food, but it was a small mistake. He already apologized sincerely. And we forgave him.”

He pointed toward Lan Zhan, who simply nodded in agreement, trying not to laugh at the “Potato-Looking Manager” nickname.

Wei Ying continued, his voice sharper now. “I know he’s your worker, and it’s your job to make sure customers are treated well. But he’s a human being, not some disposable object. How can you insult him like that in front of everyone? That’s cruel—really cruel, Mr. Potato Manager. Right, Lan Zhan?”

“Mn,” Lan Zhan hummed with a nod, watching the situation calmly but clearly entertained by his boyfriend’s sass.

The manager, now sweating, knew exactly who Lan Zhan was—the CEO of one of the richest companies. Fear crept into his face.