Su Qinghuan’s expression turned even uglier.
She was certain that Qin Chuan would never agree.
He was an arrogant and extremely selfish man.
How could he possibly agree to let his wife pretend to be someone else’s girlfriend?
But… Gu Yunshen’s mother was already at the end of her life…
If she ignored it completely, it would indeed be too cold-blooded.
If it was only pretending for a short while, perhaps it was not entirely impossible…
Looking at the grief-filled Gu Yunshen in front of her, Su Qinghuan could not help but fall into hesitation.
“Huanhuan, say something. If you are not willing to help me, then I really have no other way.”
Su Qinghuan snapped out of it and took a deep breath. “How about… we find a time to ask him?”
In truth, she had no confidence at all. She had never seen Qin Chuan so furious before.
If Qin Chuan found out, the consequences would likely be unbearable.
Gu Yunshen, with a pained expression, quickly said, “Huanhuan, Mr. Qin likes you very much. As long as you speak for me, he will definitely agree.”
“He might get angry, but if you say a few soft words, it will be fine.”
Su Qinghuan hesitated. “Will that work?”
In the past, it would definitely have worked. But now Qin Chuan was no longer the same. Especially that cold gaze and indifferent attitude made her feel as though Qin Chuan no longer loved her. She did not dare to gamble.
“It will definitely work… Huanhuan, he is just living off you anyway. He would not dare disobey what you say.”
A trace of disdain flashed deep in Gu Yunshen’s eyes.
He wanted to destabilize Qin Chuan’s mindset, and he wanted Su Qinghuan to be the one to make the request.
At that moment, Qin Chuan’s mentality would surely collapse.
In that way, Su Qinghuan and Qin Chuan would completely break apart, never able to return to how things were.
At that moment, Gu Yunshen suddenly froze. “That is???”
Su Qinghuan followed his gaze, only to see the scantily dressed, seductive Ye Linglong entering the rooftop area with a tall, slender man on her arm.
The man’s back looked strangely familiar, causing her heart to tremble.
Qin Chuan?
Was that man Qin Chuan?
But then Su Qinghuan shook her head. It should not be. It was probably just a similar-looking silhouette.
She had known Qin Chuan for five years and had never seen him have any connection with that woman.
“Huanhuan, that person looks like Qin Chuan?”
That brief glance just now seemed to reveal Qin Chuan’s side profile?
How could that useless Qin Chuan appear here?
And with such a fiery, seductive woman beside him?
Su Qinghuan’s face turned unpleasant. “Did you see clearly? Was it really Qin Chuan?”
Gu Yunshen nodded. “I am quite sure!”
Su Qinghuan’s expression changed abruptly, and she immediately stood up and walked toward the rooftop.
They had not even divorced yet, and Qin Chuan was already entangled with that woman?
Damn it.
But just as they reached the glass doors, they were stopped by a scantily dressed staff member. “Sir, ma’am, may I ask for your table number?”
Gu Yunshen glanced at the number in his hand and said impatiently, “Eighty-six?”
The staff member smiled. “Sorry, sir. The rooftop area is only open to guests with table numbers within eighteen. All rooftop seats are fully booked today. You may come again tomorrow.”
Hearing this, Gu Yunshen immediately became furious. “What do you mean?”
“I paid money. I am a customer here. I cannot even enter the rooftop area just to find someone? This is discrimination!”
In his anger, his voice grew louder, even somewhat aggressive.
The previously quiet dining area instantly became much noisier.
Many people looked over with displeasure.
When they noticed Su Qinghuan present, their gazes became even more peculiar.
Su Qinghuan was a well-known unattainable beauty in Tianhai, like a shining pearl. Why was she with someone so uncultured?
Su Qinghuan also felt embarrassed and gently tugged at Gu Yunshen’s sleeve. “There is no need…”
However, Gu Yunshen, feeling humiliated, remained furious. “Huanhuan, a mere staff member dares to discriminate against us. Do not interfere.”
He immediately turned and said, “Call your manager over. I want to file a complaint. This is discrimination against customers.”
The staff member maintained a professional smile. “Of course, sir. Please wait a moment. I will contact the manager. The manager will arrive within three minutes.”
“But before that, please remain quiet and do not disturb other guests. Otherwise, I have the right to ask you to leave.”
Gu Yunshen was enraged. “You…”
He felt deep hostility and humiliation, yet the other party’s words were flawless, leaving him unable to refute.
It was like punching cotton, his strength had nowhere to land.
Su Qinghuan sighed softly. After spending several years abroad, it seemed Gu Yunshen had not learned much in terms of manners.
More and more people gathered around, whispering, making her feel increasingly uncomfortable.
But she was eager to know the truth, so she could only stand quietly to the side.
Before long, a middle-aged woman in formal attire and glasses walked over.
She spoke gently, “Dear sir and madam, hello. How may I assist you?”
Gu Yunshen looked down at her arrogantly and scolded loudly, “Are you the manager?”
“I want to complain about this staff member. Her attitude is rude and arrogant, and she discriminates against customers. Fire her immediately!”
If he could not vent this anger, his frustration would not subside.
The middle-aged woman still wore a gentle smile. “Dear sir, we will investigate the matter and take appropriate action. For now, we will immediately remove her from this position.”
“May I ask if there is anything else we can assist you with?”
Although this was Tianhai’s top restaurant, the customer was still considered paramount, so satisfying the customer first was the priority.
Arguing over right and wrong in such a situation was unnecessary.
Seeing the manager’s polite attitude, Gu Yunshen’s extremely irritated mood eased slightly.
“She must be fired. How dare she discriminate against customers. Such service tarnishes your restaurant’s reputation.”
The manager smiled again and bowed slightly, subtly stepping forward to shield the staff member behind her. “Sir, is there anything else you need? Compensation perhaps?”
Customers were important, but if they insisted on nitpicking and tormenting others, then perhaps even gods would have their limits.
This was Tianhai’s top restaurant. Not just anyone was qualified to cause trouble here.
Seeing the manager’s actions, Su Qinghuan’s expression changed slightly.
She tugged at Gu Yunshen’s sleeve again and shook her head.
Her identity was already sensitive, and she was currently in the midst of public scrutiny.
If a scene broke out here, it would look terrible.
However, Gu Yunshen did not understand her intention. With a haughty expression, he said, “Here is the situation. We saw an acquaintance in the rooftop area.”
“So we wanted to go over and greet them.”
“But this staff member blocked us without reason. This is discrimination. Blatant discrimination against customers!”
The more Gu Yunshen spoke, the more outrageous it became. Even Su Qinghuan could not bear to listen.
Her face burned with embarrassment. When she used to go out with Qin Chuan, she had never felt so humiliated.
“Enough, stop talking!”
The manager maintained her gentle smile. “Sir, your request is reasonable.”
“But the rooftop area is indeed only accessible to guests within table number eighteen.”
“This is to ensure the experience of those dining there. They have paid the corresponding price, so our service must match that level.”
Hearing this, Gu Yunshen became furious again. “What do you mean?”
“Are you saying we spent too little?”
This was outrageous.
The manager’s words sounded polite, but in essence, they were saying he had not spent enough money. It was no different from mocking him for pretending to be wealthy.
Being ridiculed like this in front of Su Qinghuan was unbearable.
The manager still smiled gently and bowed slightly. “Sir, you have misunderstood.”
“What I mean is that the more you spend, the better the experience you receive.”
Hearing this, Gu Yunshen was so angry he felt like he might explode.
Was this not still mocking him for spending too little?
Just as he was about to step forward and argue, Su Qinghuan walked up and took out a black card with gold edges from her bag.
“This is my membership card. Please upgrade our seating. Thank you.”
There was a trace of coldness in her voice, clearly showing her displeasure.
“I’m sorry, but all eighteen rooftop seats are fully booked today.”
“I can reserve a spot for you tomorrow, and all expenses will be waived as compensation. Would that be acceptable?”
Gu Yunshen: “…”
Su Qinghuan: “…”
For a moment, neither of them knew what to say.
Perhaps because the commotion here had grown too large, a graceful figure slowly walked over.
It was Ye Linglong, dressed in an extremely revealing and alluring outfit.
“Oh, isn’t this CEO Su?”
“So you really did leave your husband behind to secretly come here on a date with your little lover?”
“Why not sit outside instead? Surely you are not someone who cannot afford it?”