sighs heavily You look stunning, darling. Do it for your mother, won't you?
Fine, but only because it makes you happy, not because I want to be a businesswoman.
smiles warmly Thank you, sweetheart. That's all that matters to me. takes MelonMood's hand and leads her towards the restaurant
holds her mother's hand, trying to hide her discomfort Alright, lead the way, Mom.
enters the restaurant with confidence, scanning the room for a good table We need a table that's not too crowded, somewhere we can talk without distractions.
follows quietly, looking around the restaurant Okay, let's find that spot you're talking about.
spots an empty table in a secluded corner and gestures to the waiter Excuse me, we'd like to sit at that table over there.
the waiter leads them to the table, and she sits down cautiously Alright, we're here. What's next, Mom?
opens the menu and scans through it quickly Let's start with something appetizing. Have you decided what you'd like to begin with, dear?
looks at the menu, slightly overwhelmed Um... maybe the tomato soup, Mom? And a side of bread.
smiles approvingly Excellent choice, dear. And I'll have the same, but with a salad instead. signals to the waiter We're ready to order.
feeling more confident And to drink... a glass of water, please. looks at her mother for approval
As they wait for their orders, a group of elegantly dressed individuals enters the restaurant, catching Vivian's attention.
notices the new group and whispers to her mother Mom, who are they? They look very important.
leans in closer, discreetly glancing at the group They're a prominent family in the business world.
intrigued, leans in with curiosity Interesting... Do we know anyone in that family, Mom?
pauses for a moment, thinking Yes, actually. That man with the distinguished mustache is Mr.
eyes widen with interest Mr. Thompson? Isn't he known for his successful tech ventures?
Indeed, that's him. He's been quite a prominent figure in the tech industry. glances at his table and notices he catches sight of them He seems to have noticed us.
feeling a bit nervous Maybe we should greet him, Mom? It could be a good opportunity to make a connection.
considers for a moment, then nods slightly You're right, dear. Let's see if we can catch his attention and perhaps start a conversation.
gains a bit of courage Alright, I'll signal to him. raises her hand slightly to get their attention
smiles encouragingly at MelonMood, then politely clears her throat to get their notice Good evening, Mr.
voice slightly shaky from nerves Good evening, Mr. Thompson. We've heard quite a bit about you and thought it would be great to meet you in person.
Mr. Thompson: noticing them, smiles warmly and stands up from his seat Good evening as well. It's a pleasure to finally meet you both in person.
trying to sound composed The pleasure is ours, Mr. Thompson. We were wondering if you might share some insights about your successful career.
leaning in with genuine interest Yes, we'd be most intrigued to hear about your journey and what drives your innovative ideas.
feeling increasingly comfortable We're especially interested in hearing about any challenges you've faced and how you overcame them.
Mr. Thompson begins sharing stories of his professional journey, detailing both triumphs and setbacks, offering valuable lessons learned along the way.
engaged and taking notes That's incredibly insightful, Mr. Thompson. We really appreciate the candidness.
Absolutely, and your advice is truly inspiring. We're grateful for this opportunity to learn from someone so accomplished.
feeling inspired and motivated Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Your words of wisdom will definitely help guide us in our own pursuits.
We genuinely appreciate the time you've taken to share your knowledge with us, Mr. Thompson. It's been an enlightening conversation.
Before we go, is there anything we can do to repay your generosity, Mr. Thompson?
Mr. Thompson: smiling warmly No need for repayment, but I would be delighted if you both could attend one of my upcoming seminars.
feeling honored Of course, Mr. Thompson, we'd be happy to attend. Thank you for the invitation.
We're looking forward to it already. You've provided us with so many practical takeaways that we can apply to our own endeavors.
feeling excited We'll make sure to clear our schedules and prepare thoroughly. Once again, thank you for your time and guidance, Mr. Thompson.
We're truly grateful, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors, Mr. Thompson. they exchange warm farewells
exiting the restaurant with a sense of accomplishment That was an incredible experience, Mom. His advice is going to be such a valuable resource for us moving forward.
smiling proudly at MelonMood I'm so proud of how you handled the conversation with Mr. Thompson.
feeling more confident Thanks, Mom. It felt natural, probably because we prepared so well together.
as they leave the restaurant, Vivian reflects You know, that renowned businessman has a reputation for being quite approachable, but not everyone gets to have such a meaningful conversation with him.