Chapter 695 - The Disappearing Dish (1/2)

It was currently not in season for peas to be ripened. Therefore, if one ate peas at this time of the year, it wouldn’t taste as good as fresh peas.

However, this problem did not exist for Yuan Zhou’s restaurant.

That was why Yu Chu had swallowed the pea in his mouth without hesitation.

“Umm, it’s soft and has a slight taste of starch attached to it. This is indeed Boss Yuan’s handiwork,” Yu Chu remarked in satisfaction.

The pea Yu Chu ate here was completely different from the frozen peas he ate at Gan River.

The peas Yuan Zhou used on the tofu were soft yet had a crispy layer of shell around them. They also tasted very fresh. One would immediately realize that these peas were fresh peas instead of frozen peas the moment they ate it.

“This guy is eating tofu like he’s eating some exotic delicacies,” Ling Hong commented with disdain.

“That was how you acted when you first ate here,” Wu Hai commented bitingly. The food he ordered had yet to arrive.

“Um.” Jiang Changxi nodded.

“But my reaction was not as exaggerated as him.” As far as Ling Hong was concerned, someone as handsome and smart like him would never reveal the gluttonous expression Yu Chu had on him.

“Why did you order White Oil Tofu earlier then?” Wu Hai pushed on.

“Are we going to have a cheerful conversation or not?” Ling Hong was speechless.

“Sure we can. Give me half your tofu and I’ll make that happen,” Wu Hai said while stroking his mustache.

“Forget it. Continue saying whatever you want,” Ling Hong made an inviting gesture.

“As the Rich Guy, how can you be so lacking in generosity? I feel sad on behalf of the wallet in your pocket,” Wu Hai said with contempt.

Ling Hong completely ignored Wu Hai and sat there silently waiting for his food.

Yu Chu was also silently eating his food. Only chewing sounds could be heard from him.

He was currently eating the salty tofu.

The salty tofu was not cold like the sweet tofu. It was hot, or to be precise, it was scalding hot.

“Hiss, it’s very hot.” Yu Chu was sticking his tongue out as the tofu was too hot.

Immediately after, the salty flavor rushed into his throat, giving him an urge to continue chewing on the tofu. And the moment he continued chewing, the gravy within the tofu started flowing out. It was both hot and tasty, causing him to feel like spitting it out yet at the same time, he couldn’t bear to spit it out.

In order to keep the fragrance contained within his mouth, Yu Chu was even forced to shut his mouth tightly.

“Hiss, hot, so hot, so very hot,” Yu Chu repeated after swallowing the tofu.

The swallowed tofu felt like a clump of fire coursing down his throat to reach his chest. This immediately warmed Yu Chu up.

He had been on the road all day long with the cold wind blowing against him his entire journey. This was the moment when he finally felt some warmth.

The warmth spread from his stomach to his entire body.

“One more bite,” Yu Chu sighed and continued eating.

He gave up on all inhibitions and before his other dishes arrived, he had already finished his plate of tofu.

“Salty, fragrant, tender, smooth, and hot. Thank you, Director Jiang,” Yu Chu said to Jiang Changxi.

“You’re welcome. Do you feel much warmer now after eating the tofu?” Jiang Changxi teased.

“Yes. And I also know why this dish does not need to be eaten with a spoon. It is tender and springy so a spoon is not required. In fact, it tastes even better when using chopsticks,” Yu Chu answered with a nod.

Yu Chu had ordered six dishes, a bowl of white rice, and a drink yet he was able to finish everything himself. While eating, he was also protecting his food from Wu Hai who was seated beside him.

Before they left, Jiang Changxi gave Yu Chu a flabbergasted look and said, “I am quite shocked by the amount of food you can eat.”

One ought to remember that Yu Chu was normally a person who only ate a bowl of oatmeal at a time. Yet this time, he had eaten so much food.