Ares remained calmly standing there, despite being stared at by the two girls, and politely said, "There's a menu on the wall. After you've chosen your food, you can scan the QR code here to order."
The two girls were art students, and they genuinely couldn't help but admire the beautiful lines.
However, the two were also tactful and wouldn't immediately ask, "Hello, we're art students and we need a model. Could you please take off your clothes?"
The two of them were even afraid of being arrested as hooligans!
They exchanged a glance, trying hard to control themselves, and heeded Ares's reminder to look at the menu on the wall.
At first glance, there seem to be very few dishes to choose from.
At second glance…
Hmm?
How much?
How much is a bowl of millet porridge?
It really is just a bowl, not a whole pot?
Oh, it really is just a bowl.
Golden millet porridge?
And that Yu Xiang Shredded Pork Rice Bowl, how much would it cost if I ordered this dish at another restaurant?
The two girls' pupils dilated for the second time upon entering the restaurant, this time at the price.
But…
As the saying goes, they're already here.
The two girls are a bit more reserved.
They figured they'd already come this far, and the other party had already spoken, if they thought it was too expensive and didn't want to eat, wouldn't that look bad?
Besides…
This food smells so good!
At this moment, Sheng Jiu was already cooking the Yu Xiang Shredded Pork Rice Bowl for the two people at Lin Qi's table.
The aroma released the moment the sauce was poured into the wok and collided with the high temperature was so enticing that even Sheng Jiu herself couldn't help but drool.
It smells so good!
Sheng Jiu decided that after this table of guests, she would cook one serving for herself too.
The aroma of sour, spicy, and sweet flavors wafted out, striking at the last vestiges of reason in the two girls.
They didn't even know how they ordered, scanned the code, and sat down.
Once seated, reason finally returned. One girl thought, "This is too expensive! Are we crazy?"
But then, Ares took a serving of Yu Xiang Shredded Pork Rice Bowl to the next table.
The two girls watched as Ares carried the rice bowl to the next table.
The girl who had initially wanted to say it was expensive swallowed hard: "It smells amazing!"
The other girl in the group nodded in agreement.
The two stopped talking about the price. She first glanced at Lin Qi's table, then at Grandpa Hong's table, where they had almost finished eating.
Grandpa Hong and his companion had already poured the remaining millet porridge into their plates of the rice bowls.
They had finished their rice bowls, leaving only a little bit of broth.
The two elderly men didn't want to waste any, so they poured in the millet porridge, dipped it in the flavor, and ate it all.
Although it's not appropriate to lick the plate clean in public, but gourmets always have their own way of doing so.
By circling the plate with the millet porridge and dipping it in the flavor, the plate was clean.
Soon, Lin Qi's table was served, and the two art students' tables were also served.
No new customers had come in yet, so Sheng Jiu quickly cooked herself a portion and then took a small bite.
It was sour and spicy, appetizing, with a slightly sweet aftertaste.
The shredded pork was marinated perfectly, tender yet firm, making it very palatable.
The sauce was well-seasoned, a perfect balance of sour and spicy with a hint of sweetness.
It offered a delightful combination of sweet and sour flavors, along with a refreshing and tangy aroma.
The shredded green peppers and carrots, soaked in the sauce and then cooked alongside the shredded meat over high heat, now exude a subtle, refreshing aroma. When she takes a bite, it's as if some elves, hidden deep in the mountains, is quietly dancing on the tip of one's tongue.
A bite of tangy, spicy, and sweet shredded pork, paired with a mouthful of perfectly cooked, fragrant rice, the satisfaction of the food dancing between her lips and teeth is so delightful that it makes one unconsciously squint their eyes in ecstasy.
Seeing Sheng Jiu so engrossed in her meal, Ares swallowed hard.
His gaze lingered uncontrollably on the Yu Xiang Shredded Pork Rice Bowl several times.
Although Sheng Jiu was still engrossed in the delicious food, but she could still feel the other person's gaze.
She turned to look at Ares, thought for a moment, and then asked, "How about I share half with you? I haven't touched the other half."
Ares felt he should refuse out of politeness.
But…
The aroma of the delicious food had already seeped into his mind, who could resist?
He smiled a little sheepishly, went to the sterilizer to get a small bowl and spoon, and after asking Sheng Jiu, he scooped out her untouched half.
The two art students originally thought that since it was so expensive, they would just try it.
If it wasn't good, they'd post about it on the school's online forum!
And on the confession wall, they'd try their best to make this little restaurant famous!
But, when the rice bowl was served, when the aroma wafted into their noses like it was free, when they dug in and took their first bite...
Huh?
What did you say?
What?
Post what?
Confess what?
That's just something young lovers do, what does it have to do with us?
Mmm, the rice bowl is so delicious!
Moreover, since the restaurant owner eats it herself, the ingredients must be fine, and the hygiene should be acceptable.
When they sat down, the table felt clean, the chairs were clean, and the floor didn't have that greasy, sticky feeling that comes with years of not being properly cleaned.
So, they can eat with complete peace of mind!
It's so expensive! Wasting even a drop of the broth would make them want to slap themselves if they woke up in the middle of the night.
At this moment, the two art students understood what the two old men were doing—dipping the millet porridge in the broth.
To be honest, they wanted to do that too.
But they hadn't ordered millet porridge.
A girl whispered, "Don't worry, I still have some leftover bread slices from this morning in my bag. We can share them and squeeze in a little something."
Another girl, who was eating without looking up, seemed to remember something when she heard "squeeze in a little something" and reluctantly raised her head to glance at the menu: "I remember there was a drink on the wall..."
As she spoke, she saw the jujube tea: 68 yuan a cup.
The girl: ???
The girl was so surprised that she almost choked on the food in her mouth!
Luckily, she reacted quickly, took out the water from her bag, and took a couple of sips.
As she drank, the girl thought to herself, "Am I delusional? Do I deserve to drink such expensive water?"
No!
She doesn't deserve it!
She wouldn't even dare drink a 4 yuan lemonade everyday.
She can just look at the jujube tea that costs 68!
After her initial surprise, the girl lowered her head and continued enjoying her food.
Lin Qi slowly sipped her millet porridge, savoring the sweet rice swirling between her lips and teeth, feeling the soft millet gently warming her aching stomach. She felt the satisfaction her body received in that instant, and the brief respite her soul experienced.
Warm and comfortable, it was intoxicating.
Lin Qi thought, this is exactly what she wants—food that truly relaxes her.
It doesn't matter if it's a bit pricey.
It's delicious and nutritious, able to nourish her broken body and soothe her emotions that are on the verge of collapse from the torment of work, then it's the most perfect food.
Is its high price a drawback?
No, it's hers!
It was only then that she belatedly noticed that there was also a jujube tea on the menu.
Such an expensive tea should at least give one a warm feeling, right?