Westbrook, Silk Road West, Black Hole Restaurant, 20:15.
This is the top floor of a commercial building. In addition to the safe passage stairs that are not open on weekdays, there is only one elevator that can enter the restaurant.
Such top-notch restaurants will never worry about their customers because they don't serve ordinary people hanging out.
Even the top fringe people with millions of dollars (who make a living by selling paintings) are not within the scope of their services. Even those rough people may not even be able to find the door, let alone enter and buy food here.
No outside guests will be welcome here without an invitation or prior reservation.
Even when you enter the elevator and want to press the floor button of this restaurant, you must go through a special recognition system before the elevator can go up to the top floor.
Holding the boy's hand, Gloria walked into this floor.
After coming out of the elevator, there is a long corridor. The floor is covered with bright red plush carpets. The walls on both sides of the corridor are hung with precious and artistic oil paintings. There are small booths at regular intervals. There are small booths inside the glass covers. Beautiful artwork.
There are chandeliers in imitation of classical style hanging from the ceiling, with lamp tubes shaped like candles and candlelight created using holographic projection technology. Looking up, one can see a scene of flowing fire in the Brahma sky.
This luxurious decoration makes people think that this is more like an art gallery than a restaurant.
At the end of the corridor is a "glass door" made of crystal. The glazed crystal reflects the light in the corridor, and a scene like the lake reflecting the moon flows on it.
Two impeccably dressed waiters stood next to the door, both of them standing straight and looking directly at each other. They were not at all as rude as the security guards and thugs at ordinary high-end clubs and bars outside.
Lin Mo held Gloria's hand and strolled down the corridor in an elegant but arrogant manner. Gloria followed behind, holding one hand while holding the hem of her skirt nervously with the other.
Rather than coming to dine, it is better to say that the royal family came to the Royal Museum to enjoy an art exhibition.
When they came to the end of the glass door, the two waiters bowed in unison, and then maintained this state and respectfully opened the crystal door to welcome Lin Mo and Gloria.
They didn't ask about Lin Mo's identity, they kept everything in their mind. The distinguished guests who came here every night would be remembered in their minds, and it was impossible to remember them wrongly.
Especially tonight, it was even less likely that they would remember it wrong.
Because there will be one and only one guest tonight, a Mr. Lin!
He has booked the venue!
The crystal door opened under the pull of the waiter, just like the deep sea dragon palace in myths and legends, full of coveted treasures.
But there is no sunlight in the deep sea. The sunlight shines on the shallow sea surface but cannot penetrate deep into the bottom of the sea. Therefore, the deep sea is often a dark abyss.
The same goes for black holes.
The same goes for the inside of the restaurant. When Gloria crossed the threshold with doubts, and the waiters closed the crystal door, and the light source in the corridor was blocked by the crystal door, she finally realized why this place was called the Black Hole Restaurant.
It was so dark that he couldn't even see the child holding his hand who was walking in front of him.
In the extreme darkness, the vision was completely useless at this time, and the only sound in his ears was the crisp sound of his high heels on the smooth floor, like a silver bottle being broken.
Apart from hearing, the only thing Gloria could feel was probably the touch on her hands, and she was holding the boy's hand.
"Do you think it's too dark?" the young man asked suddenly.
Since the two met until now, the boy has been taking the initiative. During this period, Gloria wanted to find out the majesty of being an "adult" countless times, but under Lin Mo's elegant actions and leadership, she became more like that Cinderella walked into the royal hall in confusion. If it were not for the prince's guidance, no one would notice her.
There was obviously a lot to say, but when the words came to her lips, Gloria could only say this:
"Yes...a little bit."
"Then look forward to the last light of the black hole!" Lin Mo chuckled and snapped his fingers.
Then a circulating halo of light appeared in the darkness, spreading in every corner of the restaurant, like a black hole in the universe, with endless darkness in the center, and the attracted light and stars outside the circle.
Circle after circle of flowing light rings appeared inside the restaurant, some were holographic projections, some were images, all rippled like water.
The restaurant transformed from invisible darkness into the universe, surrounded by terrifying black hole celestial bodies. The afterglow of the black hole illuminated the restaurant, and they seemed to be dining deep in the universe.
Gloria couldn't help but be shocked by this creation-like scene. It was like someone who had never been exposed to a 3D movie and was frightened by the beast rushing out when watching a 3D movie for the first time.
So the initiative returned to Lin Mo's hands again. He took Gloria to the restaurant, and finally the two sat down near the window.
The glass of the windows also uses professional projection materials. At this time, it is rendered by the universe layer, and the street view outside is invisible.
"Mr. Lin, will tonight's meal be served according to the reserved menu?"
A waitress wearing tight-fitting fluorescent clothes came over and spoke in a gentle and pleasant tone.
Gloria was startled again by the sudden voice, and turned her head to see the disguised waiter.
The tight-fitting fluorescent suit on the other party perfectly blended with the surrounding projection environment, and even his head was hidden in the hood.
The uniform uses a black universe as the background color, dotted with stars and various celestial bodies, and the other party walks quietly, like stars and celestial bodies moving in the universe.
"Just come as scheduled, but you should also ask the lady in front of you."
Lin Mo smiled and stretched out his hand, fingers together, facing Gloria opposite.
Seeing the moving "celestial body" heading toward her, Gloria quickly waved her hand and said:
"I can just eat whatever I want, there's no need to spend so much money!"
The waiter smiled indifferently. Although no one could see the smile under the hood, the voice that came out was obviously a bit joyful.
"Madam, please rest assured that the restaurant tonight has been reserved by Mr. Lin. No matter what you want to eat, we will do our best to meet your needs. As for the so-called expense, of course it does not exist. Mr. Lin has paid it all in one go After all the fees, no matter what you want, the price is the same.”
Gloria was completely shocked and remained silent for a while before replying calmly:
"It's better to serve the food as he said."
However, the waiter didn't seem to have any intention of bypassing her. As a "battle-hardened" person, she seemed to have already seen through who was the master between the two distinguished guests tonight.
As a result, no movement was seen on her part, and a string of blurry and dreamy words were projected in front of Gloria. The words floated in the air like a divine revelation.
"This is tonight's menu. Please look through it as you like. The 'universe' tonight is so dark. It is your arrival that illuminates the starry sky. Black holes can absorb the light of all things, but they cannot absorb your dazzling beauty." , if you, the guest, reject Mr. Lin’s kindness, then even the stars will surely shed tears.”
The waiter continued in her sweet voice.
... Damn it, this guy is too talkative.
Lin Mo looked at the waiter in astonishment, feeling shocked as she patiently continued to explain various dishes to Gloria.
The restaurant he chose tonight was also the top restaurant in Night City that he made a temporary reservation in the morning.
After all, he has been a rich man for so many years. He knows at least a little bit about all the top service places in Night City.
The simulated deeds have already written that if we choose to get together at Yujin Restaurant tonight, we will definitely run into some trouble.
He wasn't afraid of trouble, but he didn't want to take the initiative to cause trouble, so he naturally had to choose another restaurant as the meeting place.
Now it seems that this black hole restaurant seems to be quite good. All the waiters are talented and speak nicely.
Seeing that the waiter was so sensible, Lin Mo also smiled lightly, his eyes slightly lit up with blue light, and transferred a tip to the waiter.
The waiter paused for a moment. When she saw a sum of money being inexplicably entered into her account, her mind began to spin rapidly, and she understood the meaning behind it in an instant.
So her attitude became more attentive, she looked at Gloria as if she were looking at a money tree, and she spoke so passionately that even Gloria felt she couldn't stand it.
Compared with the restaurant where his son David invited me to go before, this waiter's service attitude can be called an "exemplary" representative.
Unable to resist the other party's urging, Gloria had no choice but to choose a few dishes, and then the waiter bowed respectfully and replied politely:
"Okay, please wait a moment and enjoy the beauty of the quiet black hole here."
After the waiter left, Gloria breathed a sigh of relief and looked back at the boy sitting opposite.
Lin Mo was still smiling, sitting upright, his eyes wandering on the astral projection in the restaurant, and did not focus on Gloria.
"Lin...you shouldn't spend so much money on me."
After pondering for a while, Gloria managed to hold back this sentence.
Even for Lin Mo's title, she didn't know what to say for a while. She had prepared countless drafts in advance before coming.
But now, after meeting the young man face to face, these manuscripts seemed to have been burned into ashes by fire. They disappeared after being typed up, and my mind went blank.
Mr. Lin? Lin Mo? Or Classmate Lin? Or a child?
After thinking for a long time, Gloria finally chose "Lin" as the first word between the two.
"Auntie, just call me Lin Mo."
Lin Mo smiled, his body seemed to relax and he leaned on the chair. He put one hand on the armrest of the chair and looked at Gloria with his chin on his palm.
"It's still some time before the food is served. Let's talk about these daily chores and chatter while eating. What we need now is to talk about business first."
Gloria also subconsciously pulled her forehead, her face moved slightly, and her expression became serious.
She understood what Lin Mo was talking about. She could come here tonight because her son David had blown her ears off, saying that there was an excellent job waiting for her, and that the person she had met once met Classmate Lin wants to hire Mom for a promising job...
Thinking of this, she also took out the card from her bag, put it on the table, and said hesitantly:
"Is everything written on this card you asked David to give me true?"
"I am also David's friend after all. If I don't keep my words, I won't be friends with David. Auntie, do you think I will tell lies?" Lin Mo said calmly.
"It's not that..." Gloria bit her lower lip subconsciously, showing confusion on her face.
Once upon a time, even when facing the principal of Arasaka Academy, she could talk to him in an uncondescending manner for her son.
And so that David could study at Arasaka Academy, she also started a business selling second-hand prosthetics.
Gloria, who usually does this kind of business, does not lack courage and courage.
But under Lin Mo's repeated financial attacks and the shock of seeing such a luxurious place for the first time, she became a little overwhelmed.
"If you are willing to join the company, I guarantee that the benefits on the card will be honored one by one, and you will be given more preferential treatment."
Lin Mo said in a mellow tone with a hint of bewitchment.
Gloria's throat moved slightly. If what the boy said was true, then for her, this was an irresistible temptation.
This is simply nectar brewed by the devil. She knew that this matter would not be that simple, but she, the bee, couldn't help but get closer. Now that she is here, isn't it because of her heartbeat?
"What is the work content? I need to think about it." Gloria tried to take back some initiative and looked at Lin Mo seriously.
Lin Mo smiled, folded his hands and placed them on the table. He did not immediately answer his wife's question, but instead recalled a past joke in Blue Star in his mind.
So, taking this opportunity, he replied with a smile:
"Auntie, you don't want your son to be bullied in the studio either."
Gloria's eyes widened and she looked at the boy opposite her in disbelief, as if she was getting to know him all over again.
After she came to her senses, she said in a slightly cold tone:
"David's recent injury was caused by you?"
"No, this is just necessary training before joining the job, and I didn't treat him badly. During the training period, the salary will be paid as usual, and it will not affect his study in the class. Can Madam find better treatment than this?"
Lin Mo looked calm, and he had a clear conscience about what happened to David.
Gloria was silent because what Lin Mo said was indeed good.
"But he is also your friend. As for being so seriously injured every time? And what is the job content? Can the garbage disposal get such wounds from beatings?" She still couldn't help but ask.
"According to the confidentiality agreement, I can't tell you the truth before you sign the contract. If you really care about David, you might as well try to get a job. Although the studio is not as good as big companies like Arasaka, it is close at hand. opportunity."
"Instead of pursuing an unpredictable future, it is better to seize the present. Besides, do you think David can really succeed in Arasaka Company in the future? Competition within a large company, Auntie, don't be deceived by a false future because of your expectations. My eyes are closed..."
Seeing that Gloria was silent, Lin Mo stared at Gloria's face with a smile and said with regret:
"Aunt, David needs you. As your son, you are the person who knows him best in the world. If there is anything bad in the studio, he will definitely complain and suffer unspeakably, and he will not recommend you to join the job. , if you don’t believe me, don’t you still believe in your own son?”
Lin Mo also has his own way of persuading such a mother who cares about her son and is dependent on her son.
Many words are not effective against a self-reliant woman like Gloria.
Moreover, the two of them had never interacted with each other before, so it was not easy to convince each other in one go.
But it doesn't matter, the best way is to start from David's side, and his words of persuasion are also based on David.
After being silent for a long time, Gloria finally couldn't bear it anymore, sighed silently, and agreed to Lin Mo's invitation.
Perhaps her inner defenses had been completely shattered by tonight's battle.
First, she asked her son to often brag and introduce him in her ear. After the two parties met, they used a big scene to shock the other party so that she could not act like an elder.
Finally, her son was used as bait to persuade him to join the gang.
Lin Mo smiled triumphantly and stretched out his hand politely, as if he had negotiated a big deal happily. The lady opposite was stunned for a while, and then she also stretched out her hand to shake his hand.
"Then, I wish us happy cooperation in the future."
