Chapter 004 Couple Package
Mr. Benjamin was born in the Red Pomegranate Town in the Western Continent. When he was young, he was not content with being ordinary and dreamed of becoming a swordsman. So he traveled alone with a sword in hand.
Until the young Mr. Benjamin met the current Mrs. Benjamin in the capital Boeing Town.
In order to apply for household registration in Boeing Town, Mr. Benjamin, who fell in love, decided to give up his dream of traveling across the mainland. Relying on the local specialties he had tasted during his travels and the savings he had accumulated over the years, he opened a restaurant on the commercial street in Boeing Town, where every inch of land is worth a lot of money.
When the restaurant first opened, the Wink Empire and the Centaurs had just signed a peace and friendship treaty. Benjamin's restaurant was the first to launch a vegetarian set meal suitable for Centaurs and customized a number of dining tables that were suitable for the height of Centaurs.
This move built a good customer base for the restaurant. To this day, Benjamin's restaurant remains the most precious memory in the hearts of many Centaurs.
Today, although it may be just an ordinary day in the eyes of others, is the fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin.
Early in the morning, Mr. Benjamin discussed with his wife and decided to remove all the regular dishes from today's menu and replace them with couple's set menus - he even specifically notified all regular customers and invited those couples who were already married or were expecting marriage to come and dine.
Some time ago, a hurricane swept across the East Coast and food prices soared. However, Benjamin's restaurant launched a 50% off couple's package at this time, which attracted many people to come to the restaurant for dates.
Bai Su saw the restaurant from a distance.
The Mediterranean-style blue and white decoration is very friendly, and the pastoral-style tableware paired with colorful food will whet your appetite.
The best part was that there were already quite a few people and centaurs sitting in the restaurant before dinner time.
This restaurant must be delicious! Bai Su happily took Keos's strong arm and dragged him into the restaurant.
They sat down at a high table near the flower bed - the tables throughout the restaurant were the same height, but just enough for the nearly three-meter-tall centaur to dine comfortably.
The attentive waitress brought a high chair, and Bai Su sat on it by stepping on the lower edge of the chair. Now the high table was just right for him.
"What shall we eat?" Bai Su opened the menu and was about to ask Keos which were the specialties of Boeing Town when he was stunned by the various couple's set meals on the menu.
Keos drank some lemonade and looked out the window. His ears, hidden under his gray hair, felt a little hot.
Bai Su flipped through the entire menu in disbelief, then looked at the waiter in confusion.
"Yes, sir. Today's dishes are all set menus for couples. May I recommend some?" The waitress, wearing a simple floral dress, said with a smile. "This pan-fried salmon with pomegranate wine is excellent. The garlic butter whole wheat bread and arugula salad are very popular with centaurs."
"Captain Koos also praised the chef's arugula salad for its unique flavor, right, Captain Koos?"
Seeing that Bai Su actually looked at him inquiringly after hearing what the waiter said, Keos used great strength to prevent his face and ears from smoking.
"Thank you, Lisa. I'll have a set meal of pan-fried salmon and pomegranate wine," Keos said seriously.
The young waitress named Lisa looked at the two of them with a teasing look, then walked away with her hands covering her mouth and laughing.
"Lisa is the daughter of Mrs. Susan who lives next door to you," Keos explained.
"Oh, what a coincidence! I had the bread sent by Mrs. Susan for breakfast this morning." Bai Su paused, then said nervously, "I was just about to ask."
He quickly glanced around the restaurant and whispered to Keos, "Why are they looking at us?"
As it approached noon, more and more customers came into the restaurant. Men and women walking in pairs and centaurs would occasionally cast hidden glances at Bai Su and the other person who were sitting on the flower stand by the window.
“…”
Seeing Bai Su's clear eyes and innocent face, Keos sighed almost helplessly.
"Bai Su." He also spoke in a low voice.
"Um?"
"Suppose, I mean suppose, you don't plan to propose to me today?"
"What?" Bai Su was shocked. His eyes widened, and he realized that the centaur in front of him was not joking.
Bai Su suddenly thought of the strange menu that was full of couple's set meals and Lisa's teasing look. He turned his head and observed every table of guests in the restaurant - without exception, all of them were pairs of two people or two centaurs. They spoke and acted intimately, and there was no doubt that they were a couple.
Bai Su made a bitter face and asked in a state of collapse, "Is this a couple's restaurant?"
"No." Seeing Bai Su seemed relieved, Keos asked him hesitantly, "You really don't know?"
Bai Su was almost embarrassed. He rubbed his face and said honestly, "I don't know. In fact, this is my first time in this restaurant. Is there anything special?"
"Benjamin's restaurant has been the most popular restaurant in town for five consecutive years. The food here is delicious and the prices are reasonable. The owner is also a staunch supporter of the peace and friendship covenant between humans and centaurs. Many centaurs like to dine here."
"Whether it's a festival or a normal day, this is the best choice for small town residents to have family gatherings."
"Except today."
Keos pointed to the banner on the bar counter helplessly.
"Today is Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin's fifth wedding anniversary. The restaurant only accepts couples who are already married or are about to get married."
"Excuse me, farmer, but no matter how you treat me to dinner today, tomorrow the whole town will know that you are pursuing me."
Bai Su was completely dumbfounded.
This was the third day since he came into this world and also the first day of his social death.
No wonder! No wonder couples in the restaurant kept stealing glances at them.
Bai Su held onto the last glimmer of hope and asked Keos, "They can't all know you, right?"
Keos smiled inaudibly and said, "Not only me, but also you, farmer. You are the first large farmer in the history of Boeing Town. Everyone here has heard of your name."
"Oh..." Bai Su covered his face in pain.
The handsome young man with black hair buried his head in his arms embarrassedly, leaving only his furry hair exposed. Keos' heart seemed to be gently tickled by a forest fairy.
Now he really believed that Bai Su did not mean it.
It was not until Lisa came over with a food cart and piled the table full of food that Bai Su was rescued from her ostrich state.
Keos had regained his composure and was enjoying his share.
Bai Su absentmindedly stirred the beetroot soup with a spoon, thought it over again and again, and decided to explain it in detail.
He mustered up his courage, looked directly into the Centaur's square eyes that looked out into the distance, and said sincerely, "I'm sorry, Keos. I didn't mean to offend you. I honestly didn't know this restaurant only catered to couples today. I just wanted to treat you to a meal and thank you for helping me get my food."
Keos gently shook his neatly combed ponytail.
He originally thought that Bai Su brought him to Benjamin's restaurant on purpose. After all, yesterday, Bai Su fell in love with him at first sight and confessed to him in front of all the guards.
It is obvious that this young farmer is a passionate and bold person, but a small accident happened today.
The fact that Bai Su was not planning to propose to him again today made Keos feel much more relieved - he had not yet decided whether to agree to Bai Su.
Even today, when humans and centaurs have reached a peaceful alliance, the combination of a man and a male centaur is shocking. While I don't object to such feelings, I still need to spend a little more time considering them, Keos thought to himself.
There was just an inexplicable feeling of loss, which was quickly ignored by Keos.
"It's okay," the centaur said to the handsome young man in front of him, who looked a little apologetic. "It's not without some benefits—today's couple's meal is 50% off."
Keos's little joke successfully eased Bai Su's tension. He was stunned for a moment, then laughed happily.
…
After the meal, Bai Su declined Keos's offer to pay the bill and insisted on paying for it himself.
The common currency of the Wenk Empire is similar to that of the historical China, which is copper coins and silver coins. Because of the 50% discount, this delicious lunch only cost Bai Su 20 copper coins, which is very cost-effective.
Bai Su's current status is indeed wealthy. The money bag he found from the house is enough for him to live comfortably for decades according to current prices.
But when he thought about the upcoming rice planting, opening shops, cargo transportation, etc., which were all very costly and labor-intensive tasks, Bai Su told himself that he must strictly control his expenses, so as not to become a pauper before he became the largest rice producer in the Wenk Empire.
It is spring in the East Continent now. The temperature is comfortable and the sun is warm. Bai Su and Keos are walking together on the street. The breeze blowing past him makes him feel a little tired.
Suddenly, a group of half-grown children ran up from behind Bai Su, laughing and chasing each other, causing Bai Su, who was already distracted, to stumble.
Keos grabbed Baisu's arm and saved him from falling.
Several children were so frightened that they stood there in a daze. Seeing that Keos was there, they looked as if they were about to face a disaster. They hung their heads and wished they could bury them in the ground.
"Are you okay?" Bai Su shook his head. Keos checked him carefully and saw that he was indeed not injured. He turned his stern gaze to the children who were already admitting their mistakes.
"Apologize."
"I'm sorry, brother!" A group of little kids bowed together.
"Pfft." Bai Su laughed. He wasn't angry to begin with, but when he saw several kids bowing to him in unison, he immediately started teasing them. He pinched the chubby face of the kid who bumped into him and said, "No chasing on the street next time, okay?"
"I just thought it was spicy..." the blond boy whose face was pinched said vaguely.
He glanced at the good-tempered Bai Su, then at the still stern Keos, tugged at Bai Su's sleeve, and asked softly, "Brother, are you dating Captain Keos?"
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