This trick works especially well on foxes. Now they are as obedient as can be. However, Shen Hua doesn't let them cling to her leg, so they just follow behind her.
Xie Sichen glanced at Zi Mo indifferently, the threat in his eyes quite obvious.
However, Zi Mo smiled at her indifferently, not taking it to heart at all, and went over to continue talking to Shen Hua.
"As for the fancy meal you mentioned, I know a place that's really good, not far from here. Are you interested in going?"
Shen Hua nodded and looked at Xie Sichen: "Xie Sichen, are you going?"
The main reason for going was that Zi Mo had helped her today, so it wouldn't be appropriate to go home for dinner. It mainly depended on whether Xie Si Chen was willing, since he was the one who cooked.
Xie Sichen nodded and replied with an "Mm!"
So the four of them followed Zimo. Since the journey wasn't too far, they walked there. What Zimo said was true; they walked for more than ten minutes and arrived at the place Zimo had mentioned.
It's a hot pot restaurant. You can't tell anything about it from the outside, but once you go inside, you can feel the atmosphere.
It could be described as a sea of people, but fortunately the interior is very large, with not only a first floor, but also a second and third floor.
What they are seeing now is the situation on the first floor; at a glance, there are no empty spaces.
Just then, a waiter came over enthusiastically and said, "You've come at the perfect time. There's only one seat left on the third floor. Please follow me."
The waiter's service was excellent. On the way up, he not only kept the conversation flowing but also introduced the food available there.
Shen Hua was getting impatient; indeed, it was a great place.
The fox had already trotted ahead, curiously watching the others eat, drool already hanging from the corners of its mouth.
"My dear niece, it smells so good."
The key is that it tastes like many different kinds of meat, and the aroma of the bubbling soup is so tempting.
Moreover, everyone else eats together; you take a piece, someone else takes a piece, and it creates a lively atmosphere.
"This kid is right, eating hot pot is all about enjoying the lively atmosphere."
By this time, the waiter had led them to an empty table and given them a menu.
There are many kinds of soup pots on it, as well as meat, vegetables, seafood, etc.
Looking at it this way, it's as thick as a book, and of course, the price is marked.
Because there were two menus, Shen Hua and the fox looked at one, while the other menu was in Zi Mo's hands.
“I’m familiar with this place. And this gentleman, um! My name is Zimo. I forgot to ask your name, sorry.”
"Xie Sichen."
"Xie Sichen, why don't you come and see what you like to eat?"
After saying that, she handed the menu to Xie Sichen and then ordered drinks and fruit for herself.
After bringing it up, he first placed it in front of the sunken screen, and then the fox, Xie Sichen.
He brought not only fruit and drinks, but also some snacks. The fox's eyes lit up when he took the snacks, which improved his impression of Zimo a little.
"My dear niece, let me tell you, this is really delicious. I had it when I was in school. You should try it."
Shen Hua didn't stand on ceremony and tried a little. The spicy flavor was indeed unique, but it wasn't as appealing as the items on the menu.
She quickly ordered some of the food she wanted, and the fox girl also ordered, before handing the menu to Zimo. As for the soup pot, that was up to everyone to decide.
"What kind of hot pot base would Xiaohua like to eat?"
Unexpectedly, the first thing he asked when he received the menu was this question.
Shen Hua herself likes spicy food, but she seems to remember that Xie Sichen doesn't like spicy food, so she said, "I think a half-and-half hot pot is pretty good. That way you can have whatever flavor you want. See which broth you like. If it's different, you can order another broth."
"No, I think this is a great decision, let's go with this hot pot base."
After the decision was made, Xie Sichen ordered his food, and the waiter left with a smile.
While waiting, you can eat some fruit and snacks to pass the time, which is what Fox did. Zi Mo would occasionally find topics to chat with Shen Hua, and Fox would ask a few questions out of curiosity. Xie Sichen, on the other hand, remained expressionless throughout and did not touch anything.
However, if you look closely, you'll notice that the gloom in his eyes is getting deeper and deeper, and his gaze toward Zi Mo is becoming more and more dangerous.
At this moment, he realized that Zi Mo was becoming more and more extraordinary. His skills were extraordinary, and his conversations were extraordinary. What was his purpose in getting close to Chen Hua?
"Xie Sichen, why aren't you eating? Is it because these fruits don't suit your taste? Why don't you go and get some of your favorites?"
There were indeed no apples here. He probably likes to eat apples, but there weren't any, so he didn't touch them. Everyone was eating together, and he was sitting there silently, which made people feel like someone was bullying him.
"My dear niece, there should be other food downstairs. Why don't my nephew and I go together?" the fox said happily, raising its paw with excitement and anticipation in its eyes.
Chen Hua: ...
"Need not."
"You are not allowed to go."
The two spoke at the same time. Shen Hua glanced at Xie Sichen before looking at the fox. The fox looked a little aggrieved, but still obediently said "oh" and continued eating what it was holding.
Although the fox has a big appetite, she should still control herself. If she eats other things, who will eat all the food she ordered?
Then, the waiter brought their food. Although it wasn't the same waiter as before, they were very quick.
Seeing the pot placed in the center and the fire lit, and the food they ordered placed around it, the fox's snacks and fruit suddenly lost their appeal, and he just stared at them with wide eyes.
"Slurp."
Then he sucked on his saliva.
It was the first time it had ever seen so much food, all of it raw. The only thing that smelled good was the bottom of the pot.
Fortunately, the heat was just right, and soon the pot boiled. Zimo then added a little bit of each vegetable to the pot.
Some things cooked very quickly after being put in, so Zimo hurriedly picked up the cooked food and put it into Chenhua's bowl.
She said in a very gentle and sunny tone, "Xiao Hua, try it, it's especially delicious."
Shen Hua nodded, and as soon as she picked up something from the bowl, she felt the surrounding heat cool down.
She glanced at Xie Sichen, who remained expressionless. In fact, he smiled slightly when she looked at him. Zi Mo, on the other hand, was still looking at her expectantly, wanting her to taste it and see if it was good before telling her.
The fox, meanwhile, glanced at what she was holding with her chopsticks and slurped it up.
Chen Hua: ...
Something feels strange for some reason.
In the end, she didn't eat it herself, but instead gave it to the fox. The fox quickly put it in its mouth, and then its eyes lit up. It said, "Delicious, so delicious."
This was cooked in a non-spicy broth; by comparison, Shen Hua prefers the spicy one.
At this moment, Xie Sichen made a move. He picked up a piece of fatty beef from the spicy broth and placed it in Shen Hua's bowl.
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