After lunch, Lionel Yeager said goodbye to David Herdman and his party and returned to East Beauty Pharmaceuticals.
Julia Stewart didn’t have to work overtime and got off work early.
Lionel Yeager drove and took Julia Stewart and Prajna Bates away from the company.
Julia Stewart said to Lionel Yeager, "Let’s find a place to eat first, then go to the mall to buy some daily necessities and clothes for Prajna."
Prajna happily nodded her head.
Lionel Yeager nodded and drove to a nearby Drunken River Moon Restaurant.
After parking the car, the three of them walked towards the restaurant.
Seeing this restaurant, Lionel Yeager couldn’t help but feel nostalgic.
When he first came to River City, he had eaten here.
At that time, he was almost mistaken for someone who wanted to eat for free.
However, as soon as Lionel Yeager entered the door.
A surprised voice came over.
"Mr. Yeager, you’re here!"
Lionel Yeager turned to see a fat man with a big back hairdo leading a few waitresses over.
This fat man was the manager of the restaurant, Kaleb Steel.
Seeing Julia Stewart and Prajna Bates beside Lionel Yeager, a look of astonishment appeared in Kaleb Steel’s eyes.
But soon, he withdrew his gaze and dared not look any more.
After all, Steven Levin had repeatedly instructed him to give Lionel Yeager the best service whenever he came to the Drunken River Moon, and not to neglect him in any way.
He wouldn’t dare offend anyone who was regarded so highly by Director Levin.
Kaleb Steel’s face was full of smiles. "Mr. Yeager, it’s been a while since you’ve been here."
Lionel Yeager nodded and said, "Indeed, it has been a while.
We happened to be nearby today, so we thought we’d come for a meal."
Julia Stewart was puzzled to see that Kaleb Steel was so enthusiastic about Lionel Yeager.
But she didn’t ask any further questions, deciding to ask later.
"Welcome to the Drunken River Moon!"
Kaleb Steel said with a laugh, then asked, "Mr. Yeager, should I arrange a private room for you?"
"There are only three of us; there’s no need for a private room."
Lionel Yeager shook his head.
"Alright, I will arrange a seat for you."
Kaleb Steel smiled and led the three of them to a window seat.
After sitting down, Kaleb Steel asked, "Mr. Yeager, what would you like to eat?
It’s all free for you."
Lionel Yeager said, "Manager Steel, you don’t have to be so polite. You can charge the regular price, there’s no need for it to be free."
Although Steven Levin was his friend, he didn’t intend to take advantage of him.
Hearing this, Kaleb Steel was suddenly almost in tears, "Mr. Yeager, that won’t work!
Director Levin said that whenever you come to eat, it must be free, and you must be given the best service!
If Director Levin finds out that I haven’t provided good service, I will have to pack up and leave tomorrow!"
Lionel Yeager reluctantly smiled and handed the menu to Julia Stewart and Prajna Bates, "Take a look at what you want to eat."
When Julia Stewart and Prajna Bates finished ordering, Kaleb Steel smiled and said, "Please wait a moment, the dishes will be served shortly."
With that, Kaleb Steel told the waitresses, "Serve Mr. Yeager and these two ladies well. Whatever they need, you must meet their demands."
The waitresses nodded in agreement.
"Mr. Yeager, if there’s anything you need, feel free to call me."
Kaleb Steel said with a smile, then left.
As soon as Kaleb Steel left, Julia Stewart looked at Lionel Yeager and asked, "Aren’t you going to explain why the tavern manager is so enthusiastic about you?
"Also, why can you eat here for free?"
Prajna blinked her big eyes, looking curiously at Lionel Yeager.
Lionel didn’t hide it, he told Julia Stewart about the time he cured Director Levin’s wife.
Upon hearing Lionel’s words, Julia realized the reason, "So, that’s what’s going on."
With a helpless expression, Julia said, "Lionel, I never thought that you would have made so many connections in less than a month since you arrived in River City, and all the people you know are more powerful than the next.
Unlike me, I’ve been in River City for so many years, and my connections don’t even come close to yours."
Lionel smiled gently and said, "Julia, as long as you’re strong enough yourself, you can attract powerful people.
So, we don’t need to manage connections, just improve ourselves and grow stronger."
When East Beauty Pharmaceuticals becomes a well-known brand in East Nation, all those people you once looked up to will call you ’President Stewart’ with a smile."
"Mr. Yeager is absolutely right!"
Prajna chimed in, "I know that all those big shots don’t need to manage any connections because people are always eager to get to know them and kiss up to them!"
"Will East Beauty Pharmaceuticals really become a household name in East Nation?"
Julia stared at Lionel, feeling somewhat unconfident.
Lionel gave Julia an encouraging look.
Julia nodded heavily, her eyes filled with longing and anticipation.
Dishes were served on the table one after another.
The three of them were eating and chatting, the atmosphere was very pleasant.
"Excuse me for interrupting."
Lionel and the others turned their heads and saw a man in a black suit standing nearby.
Julia asked, puzzled.
The black-suited man said, "Ladies, our young master would like to invite you both for a drink."
Julia frowned slightly, "Who is your young master?"
The man in the black suit pointed to a table in the distance.
They saw a handsome young man in a black casual shirt with fair skin holding a glass of wine, gesturing towards them.
Julia shook her head, "Sorry, we don’t want to drink with strangers."
The man in the black suit said, "Ladies, you might want to reconsider. Our young master is not just anyone, and if you were to get to know him..."
Prajna interrupted him directly, "Are you annoying or what? Didn’t you hear my big sister say she doesn’t want to drink with your so-called young master?
Hurry up and leave, don’t disturb our meal!"
The man in the black suit hesitated for a moment, then turned and left.
Lionel jokingly said, "It’s no wonder you’re a great beauty, even having a meal attracts people to hit on you, and they’re even some kind of young master."
Prajna giggled, "Mr. Yeager, are you praising me?"
Lionel shook his head, "No, I’m praising your sister Julia."
"Ouch! I’ll bite you!"
Prajna glared at Lionel and even put on a fierce expression.
Seeing Prajna’s adorable appearance, Lionel burst into laughter.
Julia lovingly touched the girl’s head.
Having such a cute and cheerful girl at home was quite nice.
At that point, the man in the black suit returned again.
He placed two checks in front of Julia and Prajna and said, "Our young master said, as long as you go over and have a drink with him, these two checks are yours."