Chapter 818: Just a legitimate reason

Song Ci picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and said vaguely: "I am not usually responsible. This time it is a special mission. Oh, and it's not just me, there is also a colleague with me."

Zhang Wei wanted to ask more questions when the door of the private room opened and the waiter began to serve hot dishes. The first dish served was the house treasure - roast duck with caviar. The chef who was slicing the roast duck showed us how to slice it on the spot. His movements were smooth and fluid. The slices of duck skin as thin as a cicada's wing were dotted with caviar.

Although caviar has long fallen from its pedestal after the country began to farm sturgeons on a large scale, no matter how much the price drops, it is still an ingredient sold by gram. It is the kind that most people can afford but may not be willing to eat.

Anyway, I don’t think that the roast duck becomes particularly delicious when added with noble caviar. I can only say that it is okay.

On the contrary, when the black truffle abalone braised pork was served, the fragrance filled the room and whetted people's appetite.

The pork belly, with its alternating layers of fat and lean meat, was bright red, the fat translucent and not at all greasy. Even I, who don't like fatty meat, found it delicious. Abalone slices were spread around the edges, and the aroma of black truffles filled my nose. If I had a bowl of rice, I think this meal would have been quite satisfying.

At this time, my cell phone rang. It was Xiao Shiqiu calling. I was cheered up. He must have seen the message I sent.

I quickly picked up the phone, "Hello, are you done?"

His somewhat tired voice came from the phone, "Well, I just fell asleep in the car, where are you?"

"We were at Yongxing Roast Duck Restaurant in Sidaokou. There were eight of us, including Xiaomin and Qin Shi's boyfriend.

Did you see the photo I just sent you?"

"Yeah, I see," he reminded me gently, "I'll tell you later, eat well first."

"Okay, I'm hanging up then."

Unexpectedly, less than ten minutes after I hung up the phone, the door to the private room opened and in walked none other than Xiao Shiqiu. I stood up in surprise, "Why are you here? Didn't you say you wouldn't be back for dinner?"

As soon as he came in, the box, which had been noisy just now, suddenly became quiet, just like the effect of a teacher entering the study room.

Xiao Shiqiu waved to everyone and smiled gently, "Sorry, I'm a little late. Please order whatever you want to eat. I'll pay for today."

It seems like my chance to spend money lavishly has been snatched away again.

The waiter was very considerate and added a seat next to me, quickly added dishes, and handed me the menu.

Xiao Shiqiu flipped through the menu, added a few dishes, and said to Song Ci and Zhang Wei, "Would you like a drink? We have Dom Pérignon Champagne here. It's low in alcohol and tastes good."

Song Ci was a little eager to make a move, and after a moment of hesitation, he said, "Then I'll report to the leader."

Zhang Wei waved his hand again and said shyly, "I don't drink."

"Nana and I will drink with you." Huang Tianyi said proudly.

Su Rina nodded. "I haven't tried that Royal Dom Champagne. I want strong and fragrant wines. They're too light and tasteless!"

Although I have never heard of this champagne, my limited knowledge tells me that champagne does not have a distinction between strong and light aromas?

The champagne arrived much faster than the dishes. The bottle was placed in a silver ice bucket and pushed in on a cart. "Dom Perignon 2012, do you want to open it now?" the waiter asked, half bowing.

Xiao Shiqiu nodded gently: "Open it."

After receiving the agreement, the waiter placed a white linen napkin on the palm of his left hand, then took out the champagne from the ice bucket and placed it on the napkin. He then expertly unscrewed the tinfoil seal and suddenly exerted force when his finger touched the cork. There was no expected explosion, only a crisp "click". Then he gracefully poured the light golden wine into the glass, controlling the height of the foam just right.

"The best drinking temperature for champagne is 6 to 8 degrees Celsius. Please enjoy it." After pouring the wine, the waiter bowed slightly in a well-trained manner and then left the box.

Su Rina picked up the cup and took a sip. Pang Xiaomin asked her curiously, "How is it? Is it delicious?"

She smacked her lips and uttered two words: "Very light~"

"It's definitely incomparable to the Hetao Laojiao from your hometown. Just think about its price and you'll find it fragrant." Huang Tianyi raised his eyebrows and 'educated' her in a very experienced way.

Xiao Shiqiu looked at the two living treasures, shook his head and laughed, holding the cup and asked me, "Would you like to try it?"

"Okay~" I was about to reach out to take the cup, but Xiao Shiqiu handed the cup directly to my mouth and fed me a sip.

The others booed, "This dog food was spread so suddenly." Huang Tianyi started again.

Pang Xiaomin looked at us both with envy, and Song Ci suddenly had an idea, so he also took the cup and fed her a sip, and then the two of them looked at each other and smiled foolishly for a long time.

Zhang Wei looked at the two role models, wanting to follow their example but feeling embarrassed. He stole a glance at Qin Shi and muttered softly, "Shi Shi, do you want some water? Or should I feed you some too?"

The box was silent for two seconds, then erupted into laughter. Even Xiao Shiqiu couldn't help laughing. He laughed and hugged me, whispering in my ear, "You really have good taste. If you found such a straight man, would you be worried?"

I wiped the tears from my laughter and glared at him with a smirk, "He's still a young man. How can you compare with him?"

"From your tone, are you starting to dislike me? This is not a good sign. We need to have a deep discussion when we get back." He smiled meaningfully.

I glared at him, "You're making up excuses again!"

He had no regrets, "The Chinese nation has always insisted on having a legitimate reason for doing something."

We were bickering quietly when Su Rina somehow started drinking with Song Ci.

"Xiao Su, you can drink quite a lot. You are so heroic. You should really join our police force!" Song Ci looked like he was about to become close friends with her.

Su Rina raised her head and said proudly, "That's right. This wine is so light that no one would drink it at our place. Let me tell you, next time I let Xiao Min take you to my hometown to play, I guarantee you will eat meat and drink wine with big mouthfuls, and let you taste what kind of wine is really good!"

"Okay!" Song Ci's face was already slightly red. "I've always wanted to go to the Northwest! I must go there with Xiao Min when I have my vacation."

Huang Tianyi smiled charmingly and said in a venomous tone, "As it should be. All the cattle and horses yearn for the prairie."

I almost spit out my juice. Pang Xiaomin was both angry and amused, and started to defend her, "Tianyi, you're just blatantly jealous. Your own man isn't available, and you're already using my Song Ci as a joke."

Huang Tianyi rolled her eyes. "Old Xiao is usually busy as a dog, but he's always free to come. But that bastard Tang Yi doesn't have time."

Xiao Shiqiu was very upset.

However, Tang Yi couldn't stand the nagging. As soon as Huang Tianyi finished speaking, his phone rang.