The Huaguo Lu Cuisine Restaurant was where Shinjo Tetsuo invited Wang Han to dinner. Clearly, they had taken Wang Han's Chinese identity into account, which is why they specifically chose this place. Of course, another reason was that Chinese cuisine is among the best in the world, boasting the most diverse and delicious dishes—unparalleled—and is highly praised by food lovers worldwide.
That evening, when Mayumi drove Wang Han to the restaurant, Wang Han frowned slightly. It was a Chinese restaurant.
"What's wrong, Mr. Wang Han? Don't you like Chinese restaurants?" Seeing Wang Han frown, Mayumi asked somewhat nervously. She was worried that her first time treating her boss to dinner might have caused him some unpleasantness.
"No, you've misunderstood." Hearing this, Wang Han said with a smile, "As a native Chinese, Chinese cuisine is what I've eaten since I was a child. I really like Chinese cuisine. However, China is a vast country with abundant resources, and Chinese cuisine is divided into many different styles. In addition to the well-known eight major cuisines, there are many other regional cuisines in China, each with its own characteristics. This Shandong cuisine restaurant is one of the eight major cuisines, the Shandong style."
"Does Mr. Wang Han not like this... Shandong cuisine?" Mayumi asked upon hearing this.
“No.” Wang Han shook his head. “I like all Chinese cuisines.”
"Then why did Mr. Wang Han frown just now?" Mayumi was even more puzzled when she heard that Wang Han did not dislike Shandong cuisine.
“Although this is a Shandong cuisine restaurant, it’s hard to say whether it can be made authentically. Many Chinese restaurants in other countries change their cooking methods or flavors to cater to local tastes or different chefs. Some of these changes are even drastic,” Wang Han said with a smile. “For someone like me who is used to authentic Chinese food, I may not be able to get used to eating Chinese food in other countries, even if it is the same Chinese food.”
"Oh, is that so? Then how about we go to another restaurant?" Mayumi quickly asked upon hearing this. They had specifically chosen the best Chinese restaurant in Osaka to entertain Wang Han, considering he was a Chinese talent, but they hadn't expected there to be so much to consider. They hadn't thought it through properly; they should have asked Wang Han first.
“No need to trouble yourself, this place is fine! I think your brother has already made a reservation and is waiting for us.” Wang Han said with a smile. “Besides, although the tastes may be a little different, we can ask for authentic Chinese food. I’m sure there’s a chef from China here.”
"Phew!" Mayumi breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. She said, "Then let's go in quickly, my brother is indeed already waiting for us inside." After saying that, Mayumi took half a step forward to lead the way for Wang Han.
Watching Mayumi lead the way, Wang Han followed while deep in thought. The "taste doesn't suit me" excuse was just that—an excuse. For Wang Han, who had eaten raw meat and drunk raw blood, taste wasn't the issue. The real reason Wang Han frowned was because this was a Chinese restaurant, and if his plan were implemented, it would significantly impact its business.
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"Shinjo, your sister has become an assistant to the traditional Chinese medicine expert hired by the Osaka hospital. Congratulations!"
"Shinjo, I've heard that the traditional Chinese medicine expert invited by Osaka Hospital is a miracle doctor. Everyone who goes to see him raves about his medical skills!"
"I've heard that too. Everyone who goes to see him gets cured in one treatment! There's no one who can't be cured. It's said that there are thousands of people lining up outside the hospital to see him! And it's only his first day on the job, but many people are already staying up all night to queue up for him to start work tomorrow."
"You really went all out this time to treat your sister to dinner with her boss. I've heard that Chinese restaurants are very expensive, and this Shandong restaurant is the most upscale Chinese restaurant in Osaka."
"We might have to trouble your sister to help us queue up in the future!"
Soon, Wang Han followed Mayumi to the door of VIP room number 7 on the second floor. Even before entering, they could hear the commotion inside. Clearly, it wasn't just Mayumi's brother, Tetsuo Shinjo, who was inside; Daigo, Rena, Horii, and other members of the GUTS team were also there.
Wang Han was aware that Daigo and the others had been invited as guests to avoid a quiet atmosphere with few people. (In this setting, it's inappropriate to invite colleagues as guests, otherwise it would turn into a work dinner or a welcome party.)
"Mr. Wang Han, please don't mind. My brother's teammates are all very easy to get along with." Hearing the voices in the private room, Mayumi said to Wang Han somewhat awkwardly, and then knocked on the door of the private room.
The crisp "bang bang bang..." sound immediately silenced the private room. Everyone knew that the important person had arrived. Xincheng quickly got up to open the door.
"Brother, this is my assistant, Mr. Wang Han." After Shinjo opened the door, Mayumi First World introduced the two of them: "Mr. Wang Han, this is my brother, Shinjo Tetsuo."
"Mr. Wang Han, it's a pleasure to meet you. Please come in." Shinjo quickly said, shaking hands with Wang Han and inviting him into the private room. Daigo and the others also looked at Wang Han with great curiosity, at this traditional Chinese medicine expert who had become so famous in just one day. Although Daigo had met Wang Han once before, he couldn't remember Wang Han's appearance at all due to Wang Han's magic.
"Nice to meet you. I've heard Mayumi mention Mr. Shinjo several times today," Wang Han said with a smile. After shaking hands with Shinjo, he went into the private room, quickly glancing at the people inside. The entire GUTS team was there. It has to be said that Shinjo had put in a lot of effort to treat his sister to this meal. Every member of the GUTS team was a significant figure; besides being combatants, they also wielded considerable power.
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