mesbooks Chapter 68 Private Recipe
Chapter 68 Private Recipe
The dim lighting meant the private room wasn't very bright, but this just-right dim light added a touch of hazy, ambiguous atmosphere to the room.
The dining table was small, with a candle placed on each side.
The candle burned quietly, with the flame occasionally flickering.
Xu An and Jiang Xiyan sat facing each other.
Jiang Xiyan bent her arms into elbows and rested them on the table. She spread her hands to support her chin, a bright smile on her face, and stared intently at Xu An.
"Ahem." Feeling a little uncomfortable under her intense gaze, Xu An coughed lightly.
"This is what you meant by 'private kitchen' cuisine?"
This was like a candlelight dinner, completely different from the private dining experience Xu An had imagined.
"Yes," Jiang Xiyan's voice was as clear and melodious as a silver bell. "Look, there are only the two of us dining in this private room. It's not a private dining room. What's on the menu?"
Jiang Xiyan deliberately paused and separated the private kitchen and the dishes.
Xu An knew perfectly well that this girl was playing word games with him and had fallen for her trick.
"Okay." Xu An forced a smile, having nothing more to say.
Seeing his helpless yet forced-to-swallow expression, Jiang Xiyan chuckled.
"Bang, bang, bang."
The room door was slowly pushed open, and a waiter pushed in a food cart. "Sir, Madam, I'm here to serve you your meal."
Looking at the dishes the waiter brought out: a bowl of colorful vegetable salad, a bowl of thick soup of some unknown ingredient, and a plate bigger than his face with a lump of meat smaller than Xu An's thumb...
Please enjoy your meal.
The waiter pushed the food cart away.
Jiang Xiyan picked up a fork, speared a piece of meat from a plate, and put it in Xu An's bowl: "Xu An, you should try it. This French-style baked snails is quite delicious. The chef at this restaurant is a Michelin-starred chef who came from elsewhere."
Xu An didn't refuse Jiang Xiyan's kindness and put the snail in his mouth.
"How is it? Is it delicious?" Jiang Xiyan blinked her big eyes and asked expectantly.
To be honest, Xu An thought the taste was just so-so. Whether you call him an old wild boar who can't eat fine bran or a country bumpkin, if you really want to say, he thought it wasn't as good as a plate of shredded potatoes and pork.
"It tastes alright. Don't just look at it, eat some too. Didn't you say you were hungry?" Xu An swallowed and gestured for Jiang Xiyan to eat as well.
"Oh." Jiang Xiyan could tell that Xu An didn't seem to like eating this.
She forked another piece of meat, distinctly yellow and white, resembling crab meat, and placed it in Xu An's bowl: "Then try this pan-fried salmon."
After Xu An finished eating, Jiang Xiyan forked him a piece of grilled cod.
Then came the cream-baked lobster...
"Okay, okay, that's enough. You eat quickly, no need to put any more food on my plate," Xu An said hurriedly, which stopped Jiang Xiyan from putting food on his plate.
Jiang Xiyan seemed to understand something and began to eat on her own.
After a short while, she said she was full.
"Xu An, are you full?" Jiang Xiyan asked.
"That's enough, let's go."
Xu An was about to pay the bill when Jiang Xiyan stopped him, saying, "I promised to treat you to this private kitchen."
Hearing her mention the words "private kitchen" again, Xu An couldn't help but smile.
Looking at the four-figure bill, this meal actually cost over a thousand!
Xu An was dumbfounded. Even though he had hundreds of millions in his account, he was still surprised.
A plate with a little sauce and two curved lines drawn on it, plus a piece of meat the size of a fingernail, and they dare to sell it for over three hundred!
Most importantly, after spending over a thousand yuan, Xu An felt that he was not full at all, and even felt that his stomach was empty.
As expected, Xu An still couldn't adapt to the life of the rich. Although he had style, he was still a bit lacking in class.
As they walked out of the "private kitchen" restaurant, Xu An said, "Let's go, I'll take you home first."
Jiang Xiyan nodded and followed behind Xu An.
Got in the car.
Xu An said, "You can use the navigation."
Jiang Xiyan nodded and took out her phone to start navigation.
However, halfway through the drive, Jiang Xiyan suddenly turned her head and looked at Xu An pitifully: "Xu An, actually I'm not full."
Xu An turned to look and saw her pitiful little expression. Coupled with what she said, and recalling the "private kitchen" from before, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Xu An wasn't full either, so he said, "Okay, I'll take you to find something good to eat."
"Mmm-hmm!" Jiang Xiyan's eyes lit up as she nodded repeatedly.
On the road.
Jiang Xiyan suddenly asked cautiously, "Xu An, did you not like that homemade dish from earlier?"
Xu An glanced at her and found her cautious manner somewhat amusing. "To be honest, I think the taste is just so-so, and most importantly, the portion is too small. It's expensive and there's not much of it."
Seeing his complaint, Jiang Xiyan bit her lip lightly and murmured, "Who told you to only focus on eating? That kind of place isn't really a proper place to eat; it's about the atmosphere..."
"Huh? What did you say? Speak louder, I didn't hear you clearly," Xu An said.
"It's okay, it's okay. What are you planning to take me to eat?" Jiang Xiyan asked.
"You'll know when you get there," Xu An said with a smile.
Xu An parked the car on the side of the road and led Jiang Xiyan toward the lit area ahead.
The pedestrian walkway, which is usually empty during the day, is now filled with tables and chairs.
The sounds of drinking games and finger-guessing games filled my ears.
The familiar feeling is back.
Xu An led Jiang Xiyan into a street food stall.
He picked up a shopping basket and handed it to Jiang Xiyan: "Take whatever you want to eat, it's on me."
After saying that, Xu An turned to the owner who was grilling the barbecue and said, "Boss, give me five catties of crayfish, half with garlic and half with spicy. If you want big ones, don't try to fool me with small ones."
The owner responded loudly, "Don't worry, all the crayfish here are big."
After choosing their dishes, the two found a low table and sat down.
Jiangdu is a city full of life, and the arrival of night gives it a different kind of charm.
The food was served very quickly.
"Eat up, don't be shy," Xu An urged Jiang Xiyan.
Jiang Xiyan didn't stand on ceremony and stuffed a string of hanging dragon meat into her mouth.
After finishing a skewer, Xu An couldn't help but exclaim, "It has to be the barbecue from Jiangdu! The spiciness, the numbing sensation, the flavor—that's the real deal!"
Jiang Xiyan nodded repeatedly in agreement, saying, "Yes, the barbecue in Jiangdu is still the best."
Every now and then, five pounds of crayfish are served.
The two of them ate heartily. Jiang Xiyan was so spicy that she was drooling and sucking in the cool air with her mouth slightly open.
"Would you like something to drink?"
"Barbecue goes perfectly with ice-cold beer," Xu An said.
"Aren't you going to drive later?" Jiang Xiyan asked.
"It's okay, we can just call a designated driver later."
"Then I'll have some too," Jiang Xiyan said.
The two of them enjoyed the barbecue, crayfish, and ice-cold beer.
This is what life is all about!
Eat and drink as much as you want, and if you're short of money, buy on credit. When you're alive, never mistreat yourself!
After downing a bottle of ice-cold beer, two blushes immediately appeared on Jiang Xiyan's delicate and pretty face.
"Come on, bottoms up! No fish allowed!" Xu An raised his glass and clinked it with Jiang Xiyan's.
Jiang Xiyan didn't hesitate either, finishing her drink in one gulp, slamming the cup down on the table, and staring intently at Xu An.
He told Jiang Xiyan to drink it all in one gulp, intending to tease her, but seeing her current state, Xu An's heart skipped a beat. He exchanged a glance with her, and a bad premonition arose within him.
"Xu An, do you have a girlfriend?"