Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Couples Restaurant
“…”
How did Mr. Shen choose this restaurant?
Staring at the familiar exterior and decoration of the restaurant, Qi Yan was a little surprised, because this Chinese restaurant was a famous dating spot for couples in S City, and he often heard his friends mention this restaurant. However, even if it is a restaurant for couples, it does not mean that other people cannot come to dine.
"Youyi has been introducing this restaurant to me before, saying that the food is delicious. If you want to treat people to dinner, you can come here. Now I have the chance to try it." Chen Xiliu got out of the car and talked to Qi Yan in a casual manner.
Qi Yan smiled: "So it was You Yi who introduced it to you. He is really good at making recommendations. I often hear my friends talk about this restaurant. I heard that the food is good, but it's a little difficult to make a reservation."
"Really? Then I guess Youyi's recommendation this time wasn't meant to tease me, but he really recommended a good restaurant."
Chen Xiliu had already reserved a seat in advance, and the waiter took them to their seat. Sitting by the window, you can turn your head and see the sparkling river in the distance reflecting the flashing neon lights. The wind blows up layers of ripples, creating tiny and dazzling golden spots.
The scenery is really nice, and there is a romantic atmosphere both inside and outside the store.
The waiter brought the menu and asked them to order. Qi Yan asked Shen Xiliu to order first. Anyway, he was not picky about food, as long as it was delicious, it would be fine.
Shen Xiliu ordered a few dishes, and handed the menu to Qi Yan, saying with a smile: "Let's order together. Being able to eat everything doesn't mean you don't have preferences. It was me who invited you out for dinner, but I ordered all the dishes. Isn't that wrong?"
What he said was reasonable and Qi Yan couldn't refuse, but he still remembered the dishes he had just ordered, so he took the menu and said, "Actually, the dishes Mr. Shen ordered are all to my taste. Last time we were at Shangweizhai, I discovered that our tastes are quite similar."
Qi Yan prefers spicy food, but Shen Xiliu ordered famous Sichuan dishes last time and this time. The chef of Shangweizhai has good cooking skills and brings out the flavor of each dish to the extreme. Qi Yan enjoyed the meal very much last time.
On the contrary, Shen Xiliu and Qin Yimin did not enjoy the meal as much as he did because they had to talk, one was injured and the other was old, so they could not eat too many spicy dishes.
"That's indeed a coincidence. I can't really eat spicy food, but even so it doesn't stop me from liking it. It tastes pretty good." Shen Xiliu's eyes lit up as he said very subtly.
"Put less chili, just a little spicy, thank you." Qi Yan ordered the dishes, handed the menu to the waiter, and smiled at Shen Xiliu, "No matter how much you like it, you have to restrain yourself, otherwise it will be like last time, one chopstick and one glass of water, two people at the table, and I was the only one who was busy eating."
Shen Xiliu: “…”
He tightened his fingers slightly, but he didn't expect Qi Yan to notice this detail, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly. Shen Xiliu seemed to be embarrassed, pursed his lips and chuckled: "After all, I like it very much, so it's a little hard to restrain. I didn't expect that Qi Yan would find out."
"Maybe it's because I was like this when I was a kid." Qi Yan said, "Before my parents divorced, the meals at home were very bland. After the divorce, I moved to my uncle's house and found that they always put chili in their cooking."
Qi Yan's aunt is from Sichuan and Chongqing, and she is a professional chef with very good cooking skills. She has influenced the whole family, who originally could not eat spicy food, astray. Now the whole family loves spicy food, except Qi Yan's mother who can't eat it due to health reasons.
"I was a little uncomfortable at first, as I always ate with water. Although my uncle and aunt specially cooked dishes that suited my taste, I actually liked all of their dishes. As time went by, I got used to them, and my taste changed naturally."
"Your relatives are very gentle." Shen Xiliu looked at him with a gentle expression. He could imagine little Qi Yan at that time, who was not good at eating spicy food and had to drink water after every bite. His cheeks turned red from the spiciness, and he continued to eat while fanning himself. He must have been very cute.
Qi Yan smiled and nodded, his expression revealing a hint of longing: "Well, they are all very good and kind. I didn't go back to see them this summer vacation, and I missed them a lot."
This restaurant has good business, many customers, and the food is served very quickly. They chatted for a while, and soon the waiter brought the dishes. The portions were not large, and the presentation was very delicate. Qi Yan took a quick taste and found that the taste was indeed quite good.
"Is it delicious?" Shen Xiliu stared at the beef with spicy peppers that Qi Yan was eating. It looked quite delicious, but the peppers on it made him feel intimidated.
Didn’t you say it’s slightly spicy? Why are there so many peppers?
Qi Yan nodded: "It's delicious. If you want to eat it, prepare some water first. The slightly spicy food here is spicier than the boiled fish in Shangweizhai."
He reminded very tactfully that the last time Shen Xiliu tried a bite of boiled fish, he then drank a glass of water.
Shen Xiliu: “…”
"Now that you mention it, I'm even more eager to give it a try." Although it has been patched, it's a little shaky. Shen Xiliu lowered his eyes, stretched out his chopsticks, and took a light sip.
As a result, as soon as it entered my mouth, the spicy taste suddenly burst out in my mouth, as if a firecracker was thrown into my mouth, exploding on the tip of my tongue with a bang. In an instant, all my taste buds were penetrated by the heat, and even my throat seemed to be burned.
“Cough cough!” Shen Xiliu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly coughed, his pale cheeks instantly flushed, the back of his hand pressed against his red lips, and even the corners of his eyes turned red.
Unexpectedly, his reaction was so strong that Qi Yan quickly handed him the ice water he had prepared in advance: "Drink some water."
Shen Xiliu drank two glasses of ice water before he suppressed the spicy and choking taste. He felt a slight discomfort in his throat, and he was a little afraid to look into Qi Yan's eyes.
But Qi Yan didn't seem to care. When he saw that he was calm, he smiled and said, "Based on my experience, the spicy food in this store is already as good as that in Sichuan and Chongqing. It seems that Mr. Shen was also successfully deceived by 'Spicy'."
After being teased by him, the shame in his heart disappeared, and Shen Xiliu said helplessly: "It tastes really good. Although it is very spicy, you can still taste the fresh, fragrant and tender texture. It is indeed delicious..."
"It's a pity that you can't enjoy it. Mr. Shen, please eat these." Qi Yan swapped the dishes he ordered with those in front of Shen Xiliu and said regretfully, "It's delicious, but for the sake of your health, I can only eat it reluctantly."
"Thank you so much." Shen Xiliu couldn't help laughing as he watched him eat happily.
Qi Yan tapped his chopsticks twice, looked at Shen Xiliu who was sitting opposite him and said with a smile: "This is what I should do. After all, it's Mr. Shen's treat this time, and I can't let you eat too much and hurt yourself."
It was indeed a pleasant meal, with a nice environment and atmosphere, and the dishes were good too. Unfortunately, the young couple on the terrace suddenly proposed to each other, making the quiet restaurant lively. Romantic music played, and a bunch of people around shouted to say yes to him.
When the proposal was successful, everyone present cheered instantly. Some couples even leaned together to kiss. Couples exchanged glances, and the atmosphere was filled with pink.
The wind blew the petals and balloons in, and the scene gradually became romantic and ambiguous. Qi Yan, who was sitting by the window very close to the terrace, grabbed the petals that almost fell into the bowl.
They looked at each other, as if they had just realized that this was a restaurant for couples.
“Mr. Shen…”
"Are you full?" Shen Xiliu asked calmly.
"Um."
"Then let's go."
"no problem."
Chen Xiliu called the waiter to pay the bill, and the waiter kindly reminded him: "Today is September 14th, Photo Valentine's Day. If you two are willing to take a photo in our store, you can get a 50% discount~"
"It's indeed an attractive discount, but no thanks." Shen Xiliu smiled faintly and glanced at Qi Yan who was touching his nose uncomfortably.
"Okay, this is a gift for the guests. I wish you a pleasant meal~"
After the waiter settled the bill, Qi Yan wanted to go to the bathroom. Shen Xiliu was about to wait for him at the gate, but before he left, the waiter called him and gave Shen Xiliu a blue rose.
"May you be able to stay with your lover." The waiter blessed with a smile.
Shen Xiliu was stunned, his eyes fell on the large cluster of blue roses beside the waiter, next to which was an explanation sign, explaining what different numbers of blue roses symbolized.
He stared at it for a while, feeling a little uneasy, so he asked the waiter, "Can you give me three?"
"Sure~"
"Thank you." Shen Xiliu took the three blue roses. The waiter refused his offer to pay again. "No need to pay. These are all free gifts from our store. If you like them, you are welcome to come again~"
"Yes, I will come again next time if I have the chance." Shen Xiliu smiled.
The blue rose was cool and elegant, its petals were soft and delicate with dewdrops on them. Chen Xiliu touched it lightly but was reluctant to damage it. The sky outside gradually darkened, making his eyes look deeper.
Shen Xiliu stood quietly at the door waiting for Qi Yan to come out, thinking about giving the flowers to Qi Yan later, when suddenly someone called him.
"Second brother, why are you here too?"
Hearing this surprised voice, Shen Xiliu glanced over and saw a beautiful female Omega just walking out of the store, holding the arm of a male Alpha.
"Mr. Shen, I didn't expect to meet you here!" The male Alpha looked at Shen Xiliu with some surprise and greeted him excitedly.
His eyes slid across the familiar face without any pause. Shen Xiliu's eyes fell on Shen Xiangting with a cold expression, completely ignoring the man: "Why, do you want me to tell you what you are doing in the restaurant?"
Hiss, what a familiar sarcastic question.
Shen Xiangting stuck out her tongue and hugged the arm of the person next to her tightly: "Second brother, you know that's not what I want to say. This is a couple's restaurant, right? Are you here with your lover as well?"
"If you don't tell me, I'll assume you're here to accompany your lover." Shen Xiliu didn't answer her question, Shen Xiangting whispered with some dissatisfaction, "Also, second brother, my boyfriend has greeted you, how can you ignore him?"
How rude.
Shen Xiliu's gaze paused on her abdomen for a moment, and a hint of coldness flashed across his eyes.
When it fell on her boyfriend again, Shen Xiliu slowly touched the enchanting blue rose in his hand, his expression indifferent and nonchalant: "I have given you enough face."
Although he said so, his arrogant eyes were full of contempt. When they fell on Yi Yang, his gaze was as cold as a poisonous snake. It didn't seem like he was looking at a person, but more like he was looking at a dead object.
Shen Xiliu's eyes alone could bring an irresistible sense of oppression and deterrence to people, causing Shen Xiangting beside her to shiver uncontrollably, not to mention her boyfriend.
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