"Good question, young lady. We have plenty: pheasants, rabbits, two roe deer, a wild boar, and a sika deer. All guaranteed to be fresh."
The waiter counted off the dishes on his fingers as if they were his own treasures, glancing at Qin Su and Mo Lan before smiling and waiting to order.
"Autumn is a season for fattening up, and the same goes for wild game, so the wild game delivered recently has been very plump and delicious."
Hearing the waiter's explanation, Mo Lan and Qin Su exchanged a smile.
"Since they're all plump and delicious, let's start with a mushroom stew made with pheasant, followed by a roasted lamb leg. Qin Su, what else would you like to eat?"
Mo Lan ordered two dishes and looked at Qin Su.
Before Qin Su could speak, the waiter couldn't help but recommend himself, "Sir, I just saw the chef slaughter that sika deer and clean it up. Would you like some roasted venison? It's made with a secret recipe, I guarantee you won't regret it."
Upon hearing about the secret recipe venison, Qin Su's eyes flickered, and he unconsciously glanced at Mo Lan, only to find that she had a mischievous smile on her lips, waiting for him to speak.
Qin Su coughed, looking a little uncomfortable, but fortunately, the mask covered her face so Mo Lan couldn't see it.
"For barbecue, the meat should be a bit fatty to taste good. Forget about venison, how about a roasted wild boar leg?"
As a doctor, Tingyu often talked to him about highly nourishing foods, what foods replenish what, and their effects. Even if he didn't listen attentively, he remembered quite a bit of it.
So when the waiter mentioned venison, he immediately felt embarrassed.
Venison is considered the best tonic for middle-aged men, but for him right now, it's only harmful.
Hearing the dishes the two ordered, the waiter couldn't stop smiling; the more expensive the food, the higher his wages.
"Alright, please wait a moment, sir. I'll inform the kitchen right away, and the dishes will be served shortly."
After the waiter left, Mo Lan glanced at Qin Su, seemingly oblivious to his embarrassment.
When do we plan to visit Jiang Mian?
"I've already asked Tingyu to inquire. If there are no unforeseen circumstances, it should be fine tomorrow." When talking about serious matters, Qin Su straightened his expression. "I heard that the barter fair is also being held in the next few days, so Jiang Mian should be quite busy."
"It's alright. The barter fair is only held once a year, so it's a rare opportunity to come across it. You might as well take a look around; you might find something you need."
Mo Lan is a native of this area. She comes to the trade fair every year and buys some good goods when she comes across them. Whether she makes them for her own use or sells them, she has never lost money.
Soon, the fragrant roasted lamb leg and roasted pork leg were served and placed on the table with a charcoal brazier underneath, so people could eat while the roasting continued.
It was served alongside a bowl of rich wild mushroom soup.
"Please enjoy your meal, gentlemen. I'll be waiting at the door. If you need anything, just give me a call."
Mo Lan looked at the two small curved knives on the plate, picked them up, cut off a piece of roasted mutton, tasted it, and said, "Hmm, this chef is quite skilled. He removed the gamey smell well, and it's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside."
"Eat more if you like it. I discovered it by accident," Qin Su said, cutting off a piece of wild boar meat, dipping it in salt, and elegantly putting it into her mouth.
Watching Qin Su meticulously follow table manners, chewing slowly and carefully, Mo Lan felt exhausted. Fortunately, she woke up in the mountain village and naturally became a typical mountain dweller, not needing to follow any etiquette, just doing whatever made her comfortable.
One should not speak while eating or sleeping. Qin Su did not say a word during the meal, but he still observed Mo Lan's eating habits.
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