247 Mango crepe cake

"Filet mignon with a side order of onion rings. Less salt and more pepper, please."

The server keyed in the order in the iPad while kept asking follow up questions, "How would you like it to be cooked?"

"Medium well-done, thank you."

"I will have prime ribs with a side of garlic bone marrow. Medium rare for me, thank you."

The server repeated their order before he walked away briskly.

It was still an early setup for dinner time, there were only a few customers inside the posh restaurant. A soft jazz music with mostly violin and piano serenaded the customers as they chatted; creating a relaxed ambience. Soft clinks of cutleries were heard from some tables.

Li Xiqing was typing away on his phone. It was a message from Shao Yan.

'Sorry, I forgot my phone was still in silent mode after a meeting. I just picked up Martin from the airport; we are having dinner now. I will be home before nine.'