The Meaning of Fine Wine Nothing, Just Felt Like Drinking.

[Ding! Detected that the host is being... way too indulgent. Reward: Cash +5 million yuan.]

Based on Su Bai's understanding of the system's mechanics, the amount of cash rewards is directly proportional to the level of indulgence.

In other words, the more outrageous the actions, the greater the rewards.

Fortunately, this system is bound to someone as principled and restrained as Su Bai. If it were given to someone with no bottom line—like Sun Xiaochuan—the consequences would be unimaginable. They’d probably become the world's richest person in minutes.

In a way, Su Bai is indirectly maintaining world peace. Heh.

[Ding! Detected that the host is being... utterly shameless. Reward: A rare bottle of Pétrus red wine (auction price: 210,000 yuan). The host may collect it at the designated Western restaurant.]

Huh?

Su Bai instinctively looked up at the car roof, then down at himself.

Hmm...

...

"Let’s grab something nice for lunch. Are you hungry?"

"Yeah, a little." Wan Xinyan nodded, rubbing her flat stomach.

Between shopping and the symphony performance, it was almost noon, and they were definitely feeling peckish.

So Su Bai returned to the driver’s seat, started the car, and headed to the restaurant marked by the system where he could claim the rare bottle of wine.

He had looked it up online—even for high-end wine brands, you could usually get a premium bottle for 20,000 to 30,000 yuan.

For wealthy people, unless it’s a special occasion to flaunt status, opening a bottle worth a few thousand for personal enjoyment is already quite luxurious.

A 210,000-yuan bottle? Probably has insane collector’s value to justify that price.

Whatever.

The system’s got his back, so he might as well enjoy it.

Perfect timing to impress the Wan sisters too.

Su Bai realized he actually liked showing off in front of pretty girls. It’s something everyone enjoys—just to varying degrees.

Besides, the Wan sisters had already shown a desire to "level up." If they were the type to scorn wealth and show no interest in Su Bai’s money, he wouldn’t bother flaunting it either.

To him, it’s a two-way street.

You give me what I want, and I’ll give you a life of luxury.

Le Mont · Charmant French Restaurant.

The manager received a phone call, and his face immediately lit up with excitement and solemnity.

Hanging up, he hurried to the wine cellar and instructed the staff:

"Prep everything—a big shot is coming to open that rare Pétrus..."

"The rare Pétrus?!" A server’s eyes sparkled. "The one that went for 210,000 at last week’s auction?"

"Exactly. Make it perfect, add some ceremony. We can’t let this rich guy think our restaurant lacks class."

Both the manager and the staff were buzzing.

After all, wine at this price point isn’t opened often—in Jiangcheng, you might see it once or twice a year at most.

Naturally, everyone wanted to witness the spectacle.

Some of the female servers even started fantasizing about the mysterious "Mr. Su" who owned such a bottle.

"He’s probably a composed middle-aged man, like those successful businessmen on TV..."

"Nah, more like a refined young heir."

"Honestly, you’re overthinking it. In a place like Jiangcheng, the only ones splurging like this are old men with one foot in the grave. What else are they gonna do with their money? Can’t take it with them, haha!"

"True~"

The last server’s comment got everyone laughing.

Harsh? Maybe. But it made sense.

Working in high-end restaurants, you see all kinds of customers. The ones who treat money like water are either elderly or trust-fund kids.

The young are reckless, the old are carefree—both spend extravagantly just for the thrill.

Middle-aged folks? They’re the ones crunching numbers.

As for why the owner of this bottle was more likely to be an old man than a rich kid? Simple:

It’s too expensive.

But when Su Bai arrived hand-in-hand with the Wan sisters, the staff’s jaws dropped.

Wait, dude.

You look fresh out of high school!

Way too young...

"He’s so handsome, ugh..." One server couldn’t help whispering to her coworker.

Thanks to Zhou Jialu’s expert styling, Su Bai’s looks had leveled up significantly.

Before, he was just decent-looking—maybe getting a second glance now and then.

Now? A carefully styled haircut, sharp outfits, and an air of luxury made him stand out even in a room full of well-dressed diners.

"Enough chatter—let’s get started!" The manager shot a glare at the staff and cleared his throat for silence.

Then, turning to Su Bai with a smile: "Mr. Su, we’ve prepared a special ceremony for opening the wine. Would you like to proceed with that first, or order food?"

"Let’s order first. The wine can wait."

"Of course. Here’s our seasonal menu..."

Surrounded by a team of suited staff, the Wan sisters were visibly uncomfortable.

They’d never experienced service like this.

Back home, they ate at street stalls where you had to fetch your own food from the kitchen window—no service, just good flavors.

"Su Bai, why are there so many people serving us? If every private room had this, they’d be understaffed, right?" Wan Xinyan leaned in to whisper.

Su Bai grinned. "Because the wine we’re about to open is... a little pricey."

"Eh? How pricey...?"

Instead of answering, Su Bai glanced at the manager, who smoothly stepped in:

"Ma’am, this limited-edition Pétrus is from a top-tier estate in Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Due to its rare vintage and commemorative status, it’s not available in regular markets—only through auctions. This bottle’s auction price was 210,000 yuan."

"Two hundred ten thousand?!"

Wan Xinyan shrieked before clapping a hand over her mouth, eyes wide with disbelief.

"Wow, Su Bai, is today some special occasion for you? Why open such an expensive bottle?"

To her, this logic made perfect sense.

In her world, local real estate tycoons popping 10,000-yuan bottles at nightclubs was already a big deal.

But Su Bai’s choice was twenty times that—surely there had to be a reason?

Su Bai just shook his head. "No special reason. Just felt like treating myself to something nice today."