The man was tall and handsome, with a gentle look in his eyes that made the potential intimidation of his stature dissolve completely.
As he approached, Su Lu got a clear view of his face and was momentarily stunned.
"Qiao Li?"
"Don't be so informal," Qiao Li said with a smile, "Call me 'Brother'."
Qiao Li was an old classmate of Su Zhe, who had been reclusive and not so easy to get along with since childhood because of poor health.
But Qiao Li was warm and cheerful, one of the few people who could actually hang out with Su Zhe.
Strictly speaking, it was fine for Su Lu to call Qiao Li 'Brother'.
Su Zhe: "Enough, she's got a stomachache, let's go inside."
The decor in Lan Restaurant was upscale and tasteful.
They had private rooms, but the floor-to-ceiling windows in the main hall offered a view of little bridges and flowing water pavilions outside, which was a quieter environment than a private room could provide.