"Wait, you're saying T4 level, right?" Dudu spoke up.
"Yes, what about it?" Lina asked, feigning confusion.
"A T4 level set al starts at over 1000, do we really need sothing so expensive just for a al?"
Although Dudu cared about face, in front of a few close sisters, where everyone's family background was well known, there was no need to pretend.
"Dudu has a point," Mili nodded. Among them, she ca from the wealthiest background, but she normally wouldn't co to this type of restaurant alone, only accompanying her elders to entertain guests at most.
"No worries, I've been here with an acquaintance before, and they gave a few discount coupons. If worst cos to worst, I can also talk to him; he's friends with the owner and can help us save a lot," Lina reassured everyone once more.
"Alright then, but you said it's on you if it's over 300, I can't afford that," Dudu wouldn't be at a loss.
"There's no need to be so harsh," Mili seed unfazed by the cost.
"As for ..." Hexia was considering whether to decline, actually she wasn't unfamiliar with T4 level set als, since she often ate them in the restaurant lately. But outside it was just too expensive.
That's about half a day's work gone... Hexia calculated in her mind.
"It's fine," Lina patted Hexia on her shoulder, cutting off her words.
"I'm treating today, is that not okay? You all look terrified," she shook her head, placing a hand over her chest, showing a pained expression as if her goodwill was misunderstood.
In the end, the group still entered the restaurant.
"Welco to the Alluring Prism restaurant, where we will provide you with absolutely comfortable and worry-free service."
As they entered the shop, the ushers dressed as waitstaff bowed courteously, causing Dudu and Mili to be both surprised and delighted.
This kind of spiel reminded Hexia of what the manager used to tell her, never to use words like 'absolutely' or 'certainly' in front of custors, as it was like digging a hole for oneself, and it also felt insincere and exaggerated.
Though she thought this, the spiel seed quite effective on Mili and Dudu, who were dazzled as soon as they stepped in, finding everything fabulous.
Soon after sitting down, Lina started ordering the al, and then began discussing the decor and furnishings of the place.
"See this dark gold-colored transparent tabletop? It's made of 'hes Translucent tal,' and the porcelain plates and cups are from 'Gilded Jade Sand'..."
She spoke with authority, piquing everyone's curiosity, and even Hexia wondered why the seniors in 'Dream of Glazed Glass' had never introduced which brand their decorations were from.
Shortly after, the main course was served, freshly seared Wind Swept Ranch steak wafting a tempting aroma and hue. As it was T4 level cuisine, it had so transcendent effects.
"Looks pretty good," Mili, who had experienced T4 level cuisine several tis before, reacted calmly.
"Wow, so this is T4 level cuisine? It feels completely different from what I rember," Dudu had only tried it once before and her reaction was still strong.
"How is it, great right?" Lina responded with a hint of pride, but her glance drifted towards Hexia not far away.
The girl seed rather nonchalant—wasn't she amazed? No no no, that must just be her personality, Lina thought. She seldom saw Hexia making a fuss.
However, it was ti to notify soone. She took out her personal terminal, subtly sent a ssage under the table, and then resud chatting and laughing with everyone.
The dining experience turned out quite pleasant; after all, three of them didn't pay, and the fourth knew soone else had covered the cost in advance—they certainly wouldn't be distressed about it.
"Guests, this is a newly tailored 'Citrus Fruit Wine'."
While the group was chatting and enjoying their food, the waiter once again brought over four glasses of enticingly orange-hued fruit wine, which gave off an aromatic fragrance.
"We didn't order this, did we?" Lina inquired.
"Yes, but a gentleman asked us to bring it over to you," said the waiter, stepping aside to reveal a man sitting at a nearby table, dressed smartly with silver-rimd glasses, exuding the air of a business elite.
"Oh, who's this?" Dudu asked Lina, curious.
"Ah, so he's here today. That's the acquaintance I ntioned. He says he cos to this place often and is the one who introduced it to ," Lina waved to the man, and the elf gentleman approached.
"Good evening, ladies," he spoke with an accent that carried a hint of the Elvish language.
"Hello," Dudu and Mili felt flattered and scrambled to recall the etiquette lessons from school, but they couldn't rember much at that mont and just felt nervous.
The man nodded amiably in response to their greetings, then began introducing himself.
"My na is Senqueerde, a friend of Lina. Didn't expect to dine here after work and just happened to see you."
Dining here after work, and alone at that—it made it hard not to speculate whether he lived this lavish life daily. Listening to him, Dudu and Mili's imaginations ran wild, and seeing that he was an elf, their admiration only grew.
Elves may account for less than 1% of the federation's population, but with lifespans nearly three tis that of humans and significant advantages in practicing Natural Sequence, they often found themselves in the upper echelons of society and were the envy of many.
"Hello, my na is Mili..."
"Hello, I'm..." Mili and Dudu took turns introducing themselves, even sharing so of their hobbies and interests.
Finally, it was the turn of the grey-haired girl in the corner, "Hello, my na is Hexia." Her introduction was straightforward and unembellished, without extraneous details.
"Nice to et you all, I hope I haven't disturbed your al," he said, pulling out a chair and sitting down naturally.
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