Chapter 292 Welcome and Cleansing Ceremony

Chapter 292 Welcome and Cleansing Ceremony

After saying that, he turned around and strode out of the train station. Lin Ling stamped her foot and followed him.

Dai Xingyun and his group had arrived in front of Manfulou.

This restaurant has a long history and can be considered a golden brand in Kyoto.

The restaurant is extremely popular because its dishes are delicious and visually appealing, and the service is attentive and warm.

Liang Jiu had already reserved a spacious and comfortable private room in advance.

After everyone was seated, the efficient waiters quickly and steadily brought out one fragrant and steaming signature dish after another to the table.

These dishes are truly eye-catching! The combination of meat and vegetables is just right, making them look like meticulously designed works of art.

Some dishes were arranged in the shape of exquisite flowers, while others resembled layers of mountains; vibrant green vegetables adorned tender and juicy meats, and golden fried foods complemented the white tofu...

Each dish exudes an enticing sheen and aroma, making one's mouth water just by looking at it, and whetting one's appetite.

"Come on, Xingyun, Xiahou, try our signature dishes! I guarantee you'll be completely satisfied!"

Liang Jiu greeted them warmly, and at the same time, he picked up the wine bottle and skillfully poured wine for the two of them.

Dai Xingyun nodded slightly, elegantly picked up the wine glass in front of him, his eyes calm yet sincere, and said softly, "Ninth Brother, thank you."

Although his voice was not loud, it reached everyone's ears clearly.

Xiahou Jie laughed loudly, raised his glass, and shouted heartily, "Haha, Ninth Brother, thank you for picking me and Xingyun up today. Come on, let's have a drink first!" With that, he tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp, showing his heroic spirit.

Seeing this, the others also clinked glasses and then drank their drinks down without hesitation.

In an instant, laughter filled the room, and the initially somewhat reserved atmosphere gradually became lively.

After a few rounds of drinks, everyone's faces flushed, and they started talking non-stop.

Liang Jiu put down his wine glass, his gaze falling on Dai Xingyun and Xiahou Jie, and asked with a hint of concern, "Xingyun, Xiahou, I heard that you two won't be going back to the city after this trip. Is that true?"

Xiahou Jie stood up and said to Liang Jiu and the others with a smug look on his face, "Let me tell you, Xingyun and I got into Kyoto University together!" He raised his chin, his eyes revealing undisguised pride.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Xu, one of the brothers who came to pick him up, couldn't help but laugh and joke, "Hey, Xingyun was able to get into our university, but you actually got into Kyoto University? This sounds so unbelievable."

Xiahou Jie was displeased upon hearing this. He stiffened his neck and retorted loudly, "Hey, what are you saying? Who are you looking down on! With Xingyun and Xiaoxiao giving me extra help every day, is it any wonder that I got into Kyoto University?"

As he spoke, he deliberately puffed out his chest and held his head high.

Immediately afterward, Xiahou Jie seemed to suddenly remember something, turned to look at the others, and asked, "By the way, what about you guys? Don't tell me none of you passed the exam."

The program shrugged helplessly and said with a wry smile, "You know me, I've never had any interest in studying since I was a child."

"Besides, I've already discussed it with my dad. I'll join the army this year to protect my country!"

Hearing this, Zhang Chi quickly nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right, my old man at home is the same way. He thinks I'm just lazing around all day, so he insists on forcing me to join the army with Cheng Xu. Sigh, what can I do..."

All eyes turned to Liang Jiu. At this moment, Xiahou Jie could no longer contain his curiosity and asked first, "Brother Jiu, what about you? Tell us about it!"

Liang Jiu slowly put down his wine glass, a confident smile playing on his lips, and said, "I got into Kyoto University of Political Science and Law. To be honest, I've never been interested in being a soldier since I was a child; on the contrary, I've been quite fond of things like politics."

Upon hearing this, Xiahou Jie burst into a flurry of words, like a firecracker that had been lit: "Haha, not bad, Ninth Brother! With your intelligence and talent, you're sure to make a name for yourself in the political and legal field!"

"Everyone knows you're incredibly cunning; you can see right through what others are thinking!"

Dai Xingyun glanced helplessly at Xiahou Jie; this guy always spoke so recklessly.

However, since they were all childhood friends and knew each other very well, Liang Jiu didn't care. He just smiled and shook his head, clearly not taking Xiahou Jie's words to heart.

Then, Liang Jiu turned his gaze to the others, his eyes filled with curiosity, and asked, "So what about you guys? Now that you've all been admitted to Kyoto University, what are you planning to study?"

After a moment's thought, Dai Xingyun replied, "I want to study a finance-related major. I think this field is very challenging and has broad prospects. If I can master it, I might be able to make a name for myself in the business world in the future."

The others nodded in agreement after hearing this.

Liang Jiu broke the silence first, slowly taking out a crumpled bankbook from his pocket and carefully handing it to Dai Xingyun.

He said softly, "Brother, this is all my savings! There's a total of six thousand here. Whatever you want to do in the future, consider this money as my support for you."

After saying that, he patted Dai Xingyun on the shoulder, his eyes revealing determination and trust.

Seeing Liang Jiu's actions, the others no longer hesitated and followed suit. They each reached into their pockets and fumbled for their own savings.

Dai Xingyun was stunned. It took him a while to come to his senses. He quickly waved his hands and said, "Hey, what are you doing?"

"I'm only just starting to learn about finance. Isn't it too early for you to give me the money now? Besides, our country doesn't really encourage doing business right now."

Hearing Dai Xingyun's words, Liang Jiu did not back down. Instead, he stared intently at him and said, word by word, "Brother, haven't you really noticed that the policies from above have begun to change?"

"These days, street vendors are rarely chased away or arrested. What does this mean? It means the situation is gradually improving! If we seize the opportunity, we might just be able to make a name for ourselves!"