Chapter 117 (2/2)

“The menu is on the wall behind of you. You can take a look,” the soft loli voice of Mu Xiaoyun sounded quite comfortable.

Having subconsciously looked back at the menu, Shuxiao was really startled. The 300 RMB that was approved by Director Qi in the morning was barely enough for only a bowl of Clear Broth Noodle Soup, not even sufficient for a set meal.

He noticed the customers sitting at their spots were eating with appetite and, moreover, the little loli was waiting beside him, thus Shuxiao had to start ordering dishes. He felt it lucky that he didn’t need to pay for it himself.

“Jin’ling Grass and 100 Styles of Rice Cuisine, one serving for each,” Shuxiao ordered two of the comparatively cheaper dishes quietly.

“Ok. Which style do you want for the 100 Styles of Rice Cuisine?” The little loli asked dutifully.

“The style made like the ones south of Yangtze River if possible.” Shuxiao still remembered his task.

“Ok, one moment, please,” the little loli agreed directly and then sent his exact words to Yuan Zhou.

In the mere 10 minutes, Shuxiao saw his dish. He felt to be in a permanent state of astonishment today. Wasn’t this a plate of grass? Although it had a verdant color like jade, it was nevertheless similar to grass.

Shuxiao felt he was actually rather dutiful. Before coming here, he had already checked and hence known the Jin’ling Grass was a kind of fresh and tender vegetable enjoyed by Jin’ling people. The raw ingredient was artemisia selengensis, which was not grass in any case. If it wasn’t for the slight fragrance being emitted bit by bit, he would have thought it was carried to him without being cooked.

The other ordered dish was weirder. It was square with a golden yellow color and was laid out on the plate, of which the edge was painted with lotus leaves. Both the two dishes had excellent appearances. After a careful observation, Shuxiao prepared to start savoring them.

As for the taste, Shuxiao was immediately conquered.

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Time passed quickly.

Unconsciously, three days passed. It was Friday today and also the day when Director Qi prepared to treat the Jin’ling businessman to a meal. He already gave the task of arranging the decent meal to his subordinate Shuxiao, who had told him that the restaurant had already been selected.

Chinese people liked to talk about business during the meal regardless of where they are. After all, it was more convenient for some words to be spoken over the dining table.

“Shuxiao, you lead the way ahead. Mr. Guan and I will follow after you,” accompanying the Jin’ling businessman with the surname Guan, Director Qi said that.

“OK,” Shuxiao agreed bluntly before going out to drive.

“Brother Guan, shall we go now?” the Director Qi was fairly friendly and courteous to this Boss Guan who was preparing to invest in a giant project concerning the entertainment and food and beverage industry at this local place.

“Director Qi, you are too courteous. Let’s go.” Boss Guan was quite familiar with dealing with these government officials. He acted humbly and carried a faint smile on his face, showing a pleasant manner which would be better for earning wealth.

“Brother Guan, would we take my car or drive yours to get there? The road conditions are awfully good here.” Director Qi didn’t forget to publicize the city no matter when it was.

“Then I’ll have to bother Director Qi instead of driving my own car.”Boss Guan accepted the invitation. Such a small request, he would definitely agree.

The two people spoke passionately on the way and both revealed their intentions to continue the topic. The final success of the project depended on the forthcoming meal.

As soon as the atmosphere calmed down in the car, Director Qi found something wrong. First, they were heading for the north, where no classy restaurants serving Jin’ling dishes were located. At this, he couldn’t help but feel puzzled.

Only after Shuxiao drove the car into a narrow street and stopped to signal to park here did Director Qi feel something terrible was going to happen. Looking around at the surroundings, he didn’t see any two-story hotels. Instead, tiny restaurants were numerous.

This Shuxiao, how could he be so unreliable?