The women I let down in those years

There was a Western restaurant next to the Medical University, and the per capita consumption was about 80 yuan, which was definitely high consumption at that time.

Xu Lu's decision to treat me to Western food must have been influenced by that scarf.

I readily accepted, and the two of us went to a Western restaurant together.

We didn't go into the private room because our relationship wasn't at that level yet.

We found a seat by the window and sat down. The waiter came over immediately and asked us what we wanted to eat.

Xu Lu pretended to read the menu and chose a 78 fillet steak because it was the cheapest among the steaks.

I ordered a 118 rib-eye steak and added two cups of freshly squeezed juice. In total, the meal cost nearly .

Xu Lu's expression changed slightly, but she didn't say anything.

The waiter asked while taking our order.

"How rare do you want your steaks to be?"

"Medium rare."

Xu Lu spoke first, and then the waiter showed a look of disdain.

"Sorry, our steaks are not medium-rare! They are only medium-rare, medium-rare, medium-rare, medium-rare or well-done."

Although the words sounded polite, the contempt in his tone could not be concealed.

Xu Lu's face turned red immediately and she was a little overwhelmed.

I coughed and asked, "What about your members here?"

The waiter immediately put away his disdainful expression and smiled at me.

"Sir, as long as you recharge more than 2,000, you can become a member of our store and get a 15% discount on all purchases. If you recharge 5,000, you are a more advanced member and can enjoy a 10% discount. There are also higher membership levels above. , which level of membership do you want to apply for?"

"Five thousand, but I have a request, and I have to ask your manager to come and handle it for me in person."

"Huh? This... our manager is not responsible for membership registration."

"Since he is not responsible, forget it."

I didn't bother too much, but the waiter was anxious.

"Wait a moment, I'll go talk to the manager."

"can."

I am still calm and relaxed, because I know that when registering for membership, this waiter will get a commission.

For a five thousand member, even if he only mentions one point, it is still fifty yuan, which is definitely a lot of extra income for him.

Xu Lu's attention had completely shifted to me, and she lowered her voice and asked, "You don't really want to become a member here, do you? Do you have so much money?"

I took out my bank card and said, "My parents gave me all my living expenses for the four years of college. It's all in the card. I don't dare to say anything more, but I can still get out five thousand yuan."

"That won't work either. Five thousand yuan is too expensive."

I smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. I know it well."

Soon, the waiter came over with a middle-aged man, who was the manager of this store.

"Hello! Do you want to apply for membership?"

"Yes, it's me."

I put the card on the table, "But before I apply for membership, I have a question that I would like you to answer for me."

The manager’s attitude is very good,” you said.

I opened the menu, pointed at the filet mignon and asked, "Can't this steak be cooked medium rare?"

"what?"

The manager was confused by the question, but he could hear the displeasure in my words and said hurriedly: "Okay, you ordered the steak. Of course, we will make it whatever you want it to be."

"That's it."

I turned to look at the waiter who was already a little uncomfortable, "But he just said that the steaks are only medium-rare, medium-rare, medium-rare and well-done. My friend wanted to order a medium-rare steak, but he laughed at him."

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! This was our negligence and brought you a bad experience. I hope you can forgive me."

The manager apologized hastily and his attitude was very good.

Xu Lu thought I really wanted to become a member, but she didn't expect that I would suddenly attack and stand up for her, and the way she looked at me immediately changed.

I knocked on the table lightly, "You don't need to apologize to me, and I don't need you to apologize. I hope the person involved can stand up and apologize to my friend."

The manager nodded and hurriedly winked at the waiter.

The waiter was also confused. He was full of joy and thought he would get the commission for membership. Unexpectedly, I suddenly defeated him.

Under the pressure of the manager, he could only apologize to Xu Lu honestly and as sincerely as possible.

Xu Lu waved her hands hastily, "It's okay, it's okay! I don't understand the rules of steak, you don't have to do this."

"No, this is not a matter of knowing the rules of steak."

I quickly corrected Xu Lu's point of view, "Although we are here to eat Western food and steak, this is China. If we want to be self-sufficient in Western food here, we must be prepared to do as the locals do. There is no way that we Chinese people don't like it or are not used to it. We have to use the Western style when it comes to things, right?

Although I don’t understand steak, I know the so-called degree of doneness of steak, which is just the difference between frying it for a while or frying it for a while. Who says steak can only be eaten medium-rare or well-done? Can medium rare and medium rare be cooked or eaten?

When you go out to eat, you have to go with your heart and eat whatever you want. How can you restrict yourself with Westerners? This is not more than a hundred years ago. Why should we follow their rules? "

I said these words on purpose. The purpose was to perform well in front of Xu Lu and refresh her understanding of me.

Sure enough, when Xu Lu heard that I had raised the cooking method of steak to such a high level, she looked at me with admiration.

If it weren't for the purpose of improving my height, I wouldn't bother to tell them so much, I would just eat it and never come again next time.

The manager also looked like he was being taught, and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, you are absolutely right! If you want Western food to develop in China, you have to do as the locals do, and you cannot always follow Western rules. You are absolutely right! Thank you For your valuable advice, I will give you a 20% discount this time. I hope you will not take this matter to your heart."

I waved my hand and said, "Actually, I just have some thoughts in my mind and I can't help but want to say it out. As for membership, I still have to do it, but I don't want any mistakes in your service in the future."

I looked at the waiter specifically to remind him not to have any inappropriate thoughts.

Before coming to H City, I also worked as a waiter in a restaurant. If anyone dared to show off to me, I would rush to serve him food, but I would just add some toppings when serving the food.

The manager immediately understood what I meant and said, "Don't worry, I'll replace you with a waiter right away."

The manager led the waiter back out. Not long after, another waiter came over with my card, invoice and receipt. He said that the membership application was completed and handed me a membership card.

I handed my membership card to the waiter and said, "Pay with my card."

"Okay, wait a minute."

This waiter is very measured and always has a smile on his face.

"No! Didn't we agree that I would pay the bill today?"

Xu Lu took out her wallet and took out three bills. I quickly grabbed her wrist.

"I've already signed up for a membership here, and I can't get out the money. Of course I have to spend it quickly. You keep the money and it's the same thing if you pay the bill next time you eat."

Xu Lu hesitated and wanted to give me the money, but I refused again, so she had no choice but to keep the money.

Although I spent 5,000 to become a member this time, I think it was worth it, because not only did I perform well in front of Xu Lu, but I also made Xu Lu accept that we can continue to sit and eat together in the future.