SWNOVELXO Chapter 102: Chapter 102 Liang Ji
Chapter 102: Liang Ji
"That's true. If I had such skills, I might be even more willful," Li Yuecheng commented. People with true talent are welcomed everywhere they go.
The young man in green, Liang Qingzhu, returned shortly after he left. "You are the last table of guests today. Father is preparing the meal. Please wait a moment."
"It's fine; we're not in a hurry," Yun Zijin replied. They weren't rushing off to work or anything, so waiting a bit was no problem.
Lu Yunque and the others had no objections. They understood that good food takes time. If the dishes came out too quickly, they might suspect the meal was pre-prepared.
"Sir, may I know your name?" Sheng Hao asked. He had been observing the man in green. "Your surname is Liang, and your given name is Qingzhu, right?"
Liang Qingzhu found a spot in the courtyard and sat down, showing little interest in chatting further.
Fortunately, someone soon called out Liang Qingzhu's name from the kitchen. He got up, went inside, and returned with a tray holding a dish.
"This is meatball soup. Drink some to warm up your stomach," Liang Qingzhu said coldly. He didn't show any intention of being a warm host, but none of the guests complained. They each picked up their bowls and chopsticks, ready to sample the clear-looking soup.
"Hey! There's steamed meat underneath?" Li Yuecheng exclaimed as he scooped up what he thought was soup and found a piece of steamed meat.
"This is a classic dish from G City's countryside buffet. Try it," Yun Zijin encouraged. Although she grew up in G City, she had only eaten this dish a few times.
"Miss Yun, you're also from G City?" Liang Qingzhu's eyes lit up when he heard her mention the city. He seemed excited.
"I grew up in G City," Yun Zijin replied. Although she was originally from the capital, she had spent her childhood in G City's orphanage.
"No wonder. Few outsiders know about this dish," Liang Qingzhu said.
"Mr. Liang, someone in the kitchen is calling you," Lu Yunque interjected. He wasn't lying; they could indeed hear someone calling Liang Qingzhu's name. He spoke up right as the conversation was about to veer off.
"Excuse me," Liang Qingzhu said politely to Yun Zijin before heading back to the kitchen.
"Sister Zijin, is this also your first time here?" Li Yuecheng asked once Liang Qingzhu left.
"Yes. I found this place online, and most reviews were positive. Although the environment isn't top-notch, it's quite popular. I booked just in time. If I'd waited, there might have been no seats left," Yun Zijin said.
Not long after returning to the kitchen, Liang Qingzhu brought out more dishes—boiled chicken, fried fish, and, finally, a plate of stir-fried seasonal vegetables. Considering there were sixteen people, the portions were generous.
By the end of the meal, everyone was pleasantly full.
"Sister Zijin, are all countryside buffets in G City this delicious?" Li Yuecheng asked, sounding as if he had never tasted such good food before.
"No, you're enjoying it because Liang Ji's chef is exceptionally skilled. A real countryside buffet isn't necessarily this tasty. The charm lies in the atmosphere and the communal nature, rather than top-tier flavor."
"Then next time there's a buffet, take me along!" Li Yuecheng said, brimming with curiosity.
"I don't have many contacts here. The last time I attended a buffet was with the orphanage headmistress. If you really want to go, you'd have to find a local banquet—like a wedding or a baby's one-month celebration—contribute some money, and join in."
Li Yuecheng considered this and decided to let it go for now.
"There's one last thing!" Yun Zijin suddenly said, pulling out a bottle of apple cider vinegar. "This will help with digestion."
She poured herself a cup and downed it, then poured some for everyone else. The assistants and bodyguards would have to serve themselves.
The smell was quite sour, and the men were skeptical.
"It's good once you get used to it," she insisted, taking another sip.
Li Yuecheng tried a small sip and immediately scrunched his face. "Sister Zijin, I'm sorry. I can't handle it."
"Leave it if you don't want it. Let's rest a bit, then we'll head back," she said.
Because the kitchen prepared dishes slowly, by the time they finished eating, it was past seven in the evening. They had to be up early for tomorrow's field visit, so no one suggested going anywhere else.
"Let's go back and get ready for tomorrow," said Lu Yunque. Sheng Hao and Fu Ze agreed, as their priority was the on-site inspection and drafting a preliminary design plan.
Liang Qingzhu's father never appeared from start to finish. After resting a bit, they bade farewell to Liang Qingzhu and left "Liang Ji."
The hotel's staff had already driven the cars over. As soon as they stepped out, they saw three business cars waiting in nearby parking spaces. The seating arrangement was the same as before.
After returning to the hotel, Yun Zijin took a bath and crawled into the soft bed. Exhausted, she soon fell asleep.
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[Consumption Task: Please spend 3,000,000.00 yuan before midnight tonight. No special requirements. Task reward: To be unlocked.]
In the morning, Suibianhua's unique "wake-up call" rang in her mind. Yun Zijin opened her eyes and checked her phone—7:30 a.m.
They planned to meet in the hotel lobby at 9 a.m. She got up promptly, washed, and got ready. At 8 a.m., the hotel delivered breakfast to her room. After eating, she headed down to the lobby.
It was 8:50 a.m. when she arrived, and she found that Lu Yunque and the others were already waiting, punctual and ready.
Yun Zijin smiled, pleased that no one was late. "Have you all eaten breakfast? We'll be doing a lot of walking during the inspection, and it'll be tough if you skip breakfast."
"We ate. The hotel provided breakfast, and we made sure to finish it all," Li Yuecheng assured her, nodding.
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