80 One True Love (1/2)

The two executive chefs and their assistants wasted no time preparing the meals. Chef Maxima and her sous-chef were in charge of the appetizer and the main course while Chef Violet and her assistant took care of the side dishes and dessert.

As the two executive chefs started to get serious with their cooking, a smell of rich promising delightful taste wafted into the air. After some few minutes or so, the appetizer was served and the other dishes followed shortly.

The tray of butter garlic crab rolls looked tasty and the grilled steak was mouthwatering. The huge platter of roast duck stuffed with herbs and nuts was a must-to-eat. The varieties of seafood drizzled in sauces and the mixed salad were as equally impressive. There were also waterfalls of chocolates, beautiful apple crisp served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel syrup on top. A basket of minted fresh strawberries lay beside a platter of creme brulee.

The moment her eyes spotted the apple crisp with the scoop of vanilla ice cream, Europa's mouth watered. Apple was her favorite fruit, and vanilla was her favorite ice cream flavor, having two of her favorite flavors fused in one dessert, it made her feel like she was in cloud nine.

Noticing that her daughter was eyeing the dessert, Wang Reiji blocked Europa's view of the apple crisp.

”Sorry, babe. But the apple crisp will have to wait. You need to eat your meal first.”

Europa frowned and turned her head to Wang Yuvin who was sitting beside her. With her best puppy eyes, she looked at him, silently pleading.

Wang Yuvin swallowed a lump in his throat. Why must this pair of mother and daughter torture him?

Seeing no clear reaction from her uncle, Europa took the pleading to another level, she pouted her lips and fluttered her long eyelashes at Wang Yuvin.

'Must resist!' Wang Yuvin silently battled with himself.

However, since Europa's charms were so powerful he was forced to give in. He then found his hands reaching out for a slice of an Apple Crisp. But instead of placing it on Europa's plate, he placed it on his plate.

”Bro!” Wang Reiji gave him a deadly stare.

”I am sorry sis. She's just too powerful.”Wang Yuvin whimpered.

”Don't worry, I'll just give her one spoonful.” He added.

Wang Reiji sighed. It seemed like she needed to talk to her brother about spoiling Europa or else her authority over her own daughter would be jeopardized.

Europa's eyes twinkled the instant she tasted the delicious apple crisp. She wanted more but Wang Yuvin remained firm about giving her only one spoonful of the dessert.

”You can eat the rest of it later. If I give you more, your mother's gonna strangle me to death.” Wang Yuvin explained.

The little girl gently nodded her head as she silently gave the apple crisp a see you later look.

Soon after all the dishes were completely served and everyone started eating, Chairman Qin called the chefs and asked them to introduce themselves. After the chefs had finished introducing themselves and their recipes, they excused themselves. Chef Maxima needed to fly back to Italy and Chef Violet had an event to attend to. Everyone thanked the chefs and showered them with praises.

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Once the satisfying lunch was done, Chairman Qin invited Wang Reiji and Wang Yuvin for tea in his study room. He then instructed his youngest son to look after Europa who was busy playing with her pet, Misha, while Qin Sho headed to his room to fetch some documents before getting inside Chairman Qin's study room as well.

As soon as the siblings have settled inside the study room, Butler Quan who followed after them served the tea and immediately exit the room.

”Let's just wait for Sho before we start our discussion.” Chairman Qin said before taking a sip of tea.