Time ticked by. Finally, Yao Haoxuan's requested barbecue was ready. He hadn't ordered any vegetarian dishes; the table was piled high with meat.
Huo Yuhao had planned to bring the plates to Yao Haoxuan's table himself, but a new group of customers with reservations arrived, keeping him stuck in the kitchen.
When Blueberry came out with the plates, the rich aroma instantly wafted out, perhaps carried by the wind.
It immediately brightened the eyes of Yao Haoxuan and his group, as well as the new customers.
"Your barbecue is ready," Blueberry said with a smile, placing the plates on the table. She folded her arms in front of her chest and said to Yao Haoxuan, "Try it!"
"I won't stand on ceremony. Come on, try this Grilled Fish." Yao Haoxuan picked up two skewers of Grilled Fish and handed one to Ning Tian and one to Wu Feng.
The two women took the Grilled Fish. Looking at the Grilled Fish, sprinkled with chili powder and radiating a rich aroma, they paused for a moment before beginning to enjoy it.
When the crispy skin of the Grilled Fish met the delicate, firm flesh, combined with a faint aroma of charcoal, and most importantly, no tiny bones or fishy taste, both women's eyes widened instantly.
Their reaction was the same as Yao Haoxuan's had been earlier. They'd eaten all sorts of delicacies, but this Grilled Fish was a first.
And first experiences are often the most memorable.
If an ordinary person ate the Grilled Fish, they'd likely just think it was delicious, without much further comment. After all, no matter how good it was, it was still just Grilled Fish.
But for those born into wealth, this kind of food actually stimulated their taste buds, bringing a special kind of surprise.
Adding to that, the Grilled Fish was carefully cooked by Huo Yuhao, and with Aunt Lan's unique seasonings, it was even more delicious than ordinary Grilled Fish, naturally capturing their attention.
Seeing the slight look of amazement on the two women's faces, Yao Haoxuan gave Lan Mei a thumbs up.
Lan Mei smiled, "Eat slowly, and just call me if you need anything."
"I didn't expect that guy to be so good at making food." Wu Feng licked her lips, the Grilled Fish in her hand reduced to a skeleton.
No one responded to Wu Feng's exclamation. She turned her head and saw that both Yao Haoxuan and Ning Tian were holding skewers in each hand, eating quickly.
"Little Tian, you..." Wu Feng's expression became a little dazed as she watched Ning Tian's unrestrained way of eating.
Ning Tian paused, noticing that the passersby along the road were all looking at her with very strange eyes. Her face immediately flushed slightly, and she immediately returned to her usual ladylike eating posture.
Yao Haoxuan pouted, "Alright, alright, why bother with those manners when we're outside? It's important to be happy. We only have so many years, don't live too tired."
With that, Yao Haoxuan opened fire left and right, quickly devouring two skewers of grilled meat. With a wave of his plump hand, he tossed the skewers into the recycling bin.
The whole operation was exceptionally smooth.
After a moment of silence, Ning Tian immediately abandoned her ladylike form. Yes, now that they were outside, why bother with those manners?
Grilling skewers, grilling skewers.
Wu Feng stared blankly for several seconds, frozen in place.
Seeing this, Ning Tian grabbed a few skewers without a word and shoved them into her hands, "Eat up, it'll be unappetizing when it gets cold."
Wu Feng looked down at the grilled meat, then at the laid-back Ning Tian, and inexplicably felt a sense of ease.
Yao Haoxuan had ordered a lot, and they hadn't finished yet when Huo Yuhao personally picked up a plate and delivered the barbecue to another table of customers.
Seeing the new customers devouring the food, Huo Yuhao's lips curved into a smile. He guessed they wouldn't have guessed he was the one who made the barbecue.
There were three batches of customers booked today, but one batch hadn't arrived yet, so Huo Yuhao had some free time.
"Brother Yao, you..."
Huo Yuhao walked to Yao Haoxuan's table and was about to say something when he was stunned. He saw Ning Tian's small mouth was stuffed full, looking exactly like a hamster. And around her red lips, there were traces of oil and chili powder. Looking at the skewers she was holding, he was speechless for a moment.
Ning Tian seemed to sense someone was watching her. Initially, she didn't bother to pay attention, but she subconsciously raised her head and glanced over. She saw Huo Yuhao's 'innocent' gaze fixed intently on her.
Consequently, the young lady felt a bit awkward. She held a skewer in her hand, her mouth full, and dared not move a muscle.
Huo Yuhao smiled knowingly and quickly averted his gaze, turning to Yao Haoxuan, who was devouring his food with gusto. "How is the Grilled Fish today?"
Seeing Huo Yuhao 'sensibly' look away, Ning Tian's delicate and beautiful face flushed slightly. She then relaxed, quickly swallowing the meat in her mouth, wiping her mouth, and drinking juice to rinse her mouth.
Yao Haoxuan noticed Huo Yuhao had come over. He nodded with satisfaction. "It feels even better than the one we ate by the stream last time. Little brother, your skills have improved."
"Thank you for the compliment." Huo Yuhao looked a little regretful. "Unfortunately, my equipment doesn't allow it. Otherwise, I would have made that special Grilled then Stewed Fish for you to try, Brother Yao."
"You mean that Grilled then Stewed Fish?" Yao Haoxuan raised an eyebrow.
"Yes." Huo Yuhao nodded. "That thing requires a lot of ingredients. I can't gather them all right now. I'll have to wait a while."
"That's a pity then. I have a lot on my plate, so I probably won't have time to come and eat here." Yao Haoxuan said with some regret.
"It's alright. Come by whenever you have time. You can eat anytime." Huo Yuhao chuckled.
Suddenly, before Yao Haoxuan could reply, Huo Yuhao saw four women in their thirties emerge from the flow of people. Soon, Lan Mei also walked out of the grilling area. The women were chatting and laughing, looking like they were old friends.
Seeing this, Huo Yuhao understood that these four were the last group of booked customers for today.
"Go get busy." Yao Haoxuan knew Huo Yuhao had to get back to work.
"Alright." Huo Yuhao left, holding the list Lan Mei had given him, and started on the third batch of grilling for the day.
Watching Huo Yuhao's departing figure, Ning Tian finally spoke, "Brother Yao, what is that Grilled then Stewed Fish?"
Yao Haoxuan shook his head. "I don't know either. I haven't eaten it myself. But you two will be staying in Shrek City for the next year anyway, so just come over and eat whenever you have time. Give me a taste test while you're at it."
"No problem, leave it to us," Wu Feng chimed in, looking like she really enjoyed the barbecue here.
Ning Tian lowered her head, a smile playing on her lips. She felt a little anticipation bubbling up inside. Here, she didn't have to worry about the rigid rules of her family. She could freely express herself, embracing the carefree nature of her age. It was wonderful.
If she ever craved freedom in the future, she could just come here. Yes, that was perfectly feasible. Anyone who tried to stop her, well, they'd be added to her little black book.
The three of them didn't talk much during the meal. The meal ended without much fanfare, and finally, Lan Mei came over to collect the money and chat with them.
Yao Haoxuan knew that Huo Yuhao was busy with the barbecue, so he didn't bother him. After a brief chat with Lan Mei, he left with Ning Tian and Wu Feng.
He didn't dare to let Ning Tian and Wu Feng stay outside for too long. After all, one was the young mistress of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, the future sect leader, and the other was the granddaughter of an elder of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
In terms of status, they were far more powerful than him.
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