Thinking of this, he looked over with hope in his eyes, "Don't you know the place? Come, I'll take you there."
The two instantly became alert and took a small step back. "No need, we'll eat here, thank you."
"Oh, it's no big deal, it's just a short walk, I'll take you there."
"Let me tell you, the restaurant really doesn't have much food left. We're all late, see?"
He gestured for the two to look in the direction he was looking, "The whole restaurant is full of people waiting for lunch, and there's already a queue."
"You're just wasting your time here."
"It would be better to go to the food stall and buy something to fill your stomach first."
He became more and more enthusiastic as he spoke, and his words became increasingly casual.
Susie coldly rejected the other party's kindness.
Seeing that he couldn't persuade them, the man sighed, shook his head, and stepped into the restaurant.
The two exchanged a glance, and Lu Ying belatedly realized what she meant, "It's that delicious?"
They're all trying to shoo away potential customers in advance.
Susie didn't say anything and went into the restaurant.
They managed to find two empty seats and sat down. There were six people at the table, all of them military academy students in uniform.
"Is it really that delicious?"
Seeing the eager expressions on the faces of the people at the table, Lu Ying couldn't help but ask a question.
This sentence seemed to open a floodgate of conversation, and they began to discuss it animatedly, each expressing their opinions with affirmative tones and exaggerated body language.
"It's really delicious, absolutely delicious!"
"I swear I've never eaten such delicious food!"
"The salted egg yolk and pork wontons I had this morning were absolutely delicious."
"And steamed buns! My favorite is pickled cabbage and minced pork!"
Am I the only one who likes them all?
These words immediately garnered the approval of most people, who undoubtedly nodded enthusiastically.
Lu Ying was stunned.
Seeing the alumni's enthusiastic reactions, she didn't dare to say anything and quietly called over the robot to take her order.
Just as the person had said, most of the food items had already been selected, with only a few buttons still lit up.
The number of options marked on them is also decreasing rapidly at a visible rate.
Seeing this, Lu Ying got anxious and randomly picked two items.
Mapo Tofu
Garlic Fish Fillets
After ordering, she looked at Susie and asked, "Is there anything you'd like to eat?"
The other person shook their head, glancing across the robot's electronic screen. "That one will do."
She looked in the direction the other person was pointing.
Hot and sour shredded potato over rice.
What kind of dish is that?
Although I didn't quite understand, I still selected the dishes according to their requirements.
There was still more than an hour before lunch was scheduled to begin.
Even so, the people in the restaurant refused to move, remaining seated and craning their necks to look at the kitchen.
Lu Ying waited anxiously for her first dish.
Mapo Tofu
You can tell it's tofu just by hearing the name.
But Mapo?
She really didn't know what it meant.
The name sounds rather odd, she thought casually, but her gaze was suddenly fixed on the tofu in front of her.
The tofu, cut into small pieces, is soaked in a thick, rich red oil, dotted with bits of meat and bright red chili peppers.
Just looking at it makes you feel a fiery heat.
She couldn't help but swallow, her hand holding the spoon even trembling slightly.
Scoop up a spoonful of tofu, and the thick, red oil broth slides down the snow-white bottom of the spoon and drips into the rice.
Lu Ying brought the scooped-up tofu to her lips, her gaze involuntarily lingering on it again.
Trembling and swaying, coated in red oil, it exudes an unparalleled and intense spicy aroma.
She put the tofu in her mouth, and her tongue quickly felt a hot, spicy sensation.
The soft tofu lands on the tip of your tongue, and with each chew, the tofu pieces are easily broken apart.
You can occasionally find bits of beef that have been stir-fried until crispy and fragrant, but because they are soaked in chili oil, they are also slightly moist and soft.
Delicious, addictive, and fragrant!
She ate one bite after another, unable to stop, and even learned on her own how to mix rice with Mapo Tofu.
The snow-white rice grains, coated in chili oil, are eaten together with the soft tofu, bringing a delightful sensation to the entire palate.
"It's so delicious!"
She couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, while the garlic-flavored fish fillets on the other plate also caught her attention.
This dish had the largest quantity left over from the meal.
She regretted ordering the dish at the time, but now that she has eaten Mapo Tofu, she has developed a new interest in fish.
Perhaps the fish the owner makes is also delicious.
This statement is not without basis. Fish meat has a strong fishy smell that can be smelled from a distance, but this plate of garlic fish fillets had been in front of her for a long time and she did not smell a single trace of fishy smell.
This is enough to demonstrate the owner's superb culinary skills.
With anticipation, Lu Ying picked up a piece of fish and examined it closely.
The edges of the snow-white fish fillets curled up, even curving into a round roll.
Even with such a large flipping motion, the fish meat still couldn't be loosened.
Instead, the fish slices are piled up in large pieces on the plate, with specks of golden broth at the bottom. The fish slices are interspersed with red and green chili flakes, and if you get close, you can smell a rich garlic aroma and a faint aroma of chopped chili.
She stared at the fish slice, as if bewitched, getting closer and closer until, before she knew it, the fish roll was already on her tongue.
It has a completely different flavor from Mapo Tofu.
The tofu is soft, tender, and juicy, with a numbing and spicy flavor. Occasionally, you bite into a peppercorn, which bursts with a strong numbing sensation on your tongue.
The first thing you taste of garlic fish fillet is the rich aroma of garlic, which then adds a touch of sour and spicy flavor to your tongue.
Next comes the tenderness of the fish itself; the flesh is not loose, but rather firm, giving it a unique flavor.
Lu Ying's eyes lit up; she instantly fell in love with the dish.
"belch--"
She only stopped eating when she felt her stomach was full, and let out a burp.
Her face flushed red, and when she looked around, she realized that no one had noticed her embarrassment. Everyone was lounging comfortably on the tables and chairs, rubbing their bellies.
Every dish on the table was eaten clean, leaving only empty plates.
Just as Lu Ying was about to express her feelings, she looked up and saw Susie slowly eating.
"You haven't finished eating yet?"
The other person paused for a moment, then continued what they were doing naturally. Susie gave a soft "hmm" and lowered her head to eat the food beside her.
Lu Ying looked on curiously and couldn't help but ask, "Is it delicious too?"
The other person nodded, said nothing more, and could only be seen eating.
Watching her eat, Lu Ying felt a surge of desire, but it took her a long time to suppress the rising appetite within her.
She slumped onto the table and chair with almost pious devotion, saying, "Now I truly believe."
"I have never eaten such delicious food before."
"Do you believe me now?"
The alumnus next to her continued speaking, still savoring the previous experience, tilting her head.
"I really wish I could eat the boss's cooking every day."
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