Rebirth of a Fashionista: This Life Is Soo Last Season

Chapter 196 - Gone Midway

"Let's go eat hotpot!" Lina excitedly tugged Sheng Jiaoyang away.

Today was the last day of the year to dine outside. As many people were gathered with their friends for a meal, business at the hotpot restaurant was booming.

It was especially so for hotpot restaurants known for their delicious menu and great service. The restaurant guests were lined up and waiting to be seated.

"Hello, do you have a reservation?" the attendant at the door asked with a smile.

"No." Lina decided spontaneously, so why would they have made a reservation?

"I'm sorry. If you don't have a reservation, you'll have to take a number and wait to be seated."

"Doesn't the restaurant have reserved rooms?" Lina asked the attendant after looking at the crowd.

The attendant was surprised as she looked at Lina, who was wearing a face mask, and answered, "The reserved rooms can only be used with the approval of our manager."

"Then, call your manager over."

"Erm?" The attendant glanced at the pair again, but still went to call the manager over. Since they know about the reserved rooms, they must be regulars.

"Mei Niu, why are you so familiar with how things go here?"

"Lin Yu brought us here for a meal previously."

The two were talking when the attendant came over with a woman in a suit.

"Hi ladies, how can I help you?" the woman asked with a polite smile.

"It's my friend's birthday and we want to eat hotpot. Doesn't the restaurant have reserved rooms? We want a room."

The smile on the manager's face remained as she explained, "Since you know that there are reserved rooms in our restaurant, then you must also be aware that only our gold members enjoy the privilege of using the rooms."

"The last time I came with Lin Yu, I didn't see you asking him for his member card. What are the requirements for being a member? I'll apply for one now." Lina raised her chin slightly.

The manager smiled more warmly. "So, you ladies are friends of Young Master Lin! Please, follow me."

Those in line noticed they didn't seem to have made prior reservations, yet were brought in as soon as they spoke a few words to the manager. Someone grumbled, "This restaurant allows others to just jump the queue like that? Then, why are we still waiting here?"

The attendant at the front desk replied with a smile, "Those two guests placed a reservation with our manager directly, hence our manager came over and personally brought them in."

"What's your manager's number? We'll make a reservation with her directly in the future too," the customer said with a sneer.

"You can become a gold member by spending 1000 dollars in our restaurant in a single visit. Manager Liu will then receive you personally for your future visits."

The disgruntled guest went silent immediately. It's not possible to spend 1000 dollars in a single visit if there aren't many people, unless the group ordered many seafood items. But, how can those with a monthly salary in the thousands afford to dine in such a manner?

Upon reaching the private room and turning on the heater, the two bundled up ladies swiftly took off their heavy winter clothes.

"Eh?" Manager Liu was startled as she watched Sheng Jiaoyang, who was tidying her hair. "Are you Xu Jiaojiao?"