Qin Huai guessed correctly; when he sent the message to Shi Dadan, Shi Dadan and Wang Gen Sheng were already on their way. Qin Huai told them they could come for dinner around six. The timing was impeccable, for they arrived at Huang Ji at exactly 5:59.
Qin Huai had already arranged a private room, 111.
As soon as Shi Dadan arrived at Huang Ji, he messaged Qin Huai that they were heading to the private room. At that moment, Qin Huai had just stepped out of the changing room, where Gong Liang was waiting for him at the door. When Qin Huai and Gong Liang reached the staircase, they saw the backs of Shi Dadan and Wang Gen Sheng—one exuberant, the other slightly unsteady.
It was clear that the poor state of Huang Ji's accounts had caused irreparable damage to the 40-year veteran accountant.
Hopefully, Wang Gen Sheng hadn't snacked too much while balancing the books today and still had the appetite for the dinner feast.
