Two Millelith guards politely pushed open the grand doors of the Feiyun Food Hall.
As soon as the doors swung wide open, what met the eyes was…
The interior was adorned in a distinctive Liyue style.
The decoration standards were genuinely luxurious, and the hall was currently bustling with noise.
At a glance, there were no less than fifty people.
Their attire was elegant and extravagant, and their speech carried the imposing demeanor of great merchants.
Their conversations centered on business matters, occasionally punctuated by hearty laughter.
They sat five to a table.
The wooden tables and chairs were made of top-quality rosewood, looking extremely high-class just from a glance.
Lin Xiao, casually dressed and carrying a shoulder pole, presented a stark contrast to the surrounding atmosphere the moment he entered.
However, he didn’t care in the slightest.
After greeting the two Millelith guards, he stepped inside with the shoulder pole.
“That’s strange. Boss Lin has no other employees behind him. Could it be that he didn’t have time to finish making everything?”
“Even if he didn’t finish, he wouldn’t just bring two bamboo tubes over, right? What exactly is inside…”
The moment Lin Xiao entered, Baishi spotted him immediately.
“Lady Ningguang, Boss Lin of Lin’s Huaxia Cuisine has arrived. It looks like the food is ready.”
Upon hearing this, Ningguang looked curiously in Lin Xiao’s direction.
She really wanted to see who the boss was that could cook the millet crispy rice she had been yearning for.
The wealthy lady glanced back.
Her gaze happened to meet Lin Xiao’s directly.
The man’s attire didn’t quite look like typical Liyue clothing.
He was tall and handsome; any woman who saw him would inadvertently cast a few extra glances.
Lin Xiao smiled faintly, showing no fear upon meeting a member of the Qixing for the first time.
Instead, he offered a generous and bright smile, nodding at Ningguang.
This was the wealthy lady of the Jade Chamber!!
Revered by thousands and known to be incredibly resourceful, the Tianquan, Ningguang.
Her gentle, mature aura was highly recognizable…
In the game, he had always felt Ningguang’s body proportions were exaggerated, but seeing her in reality…
White hair, crimson eyes; her alluring eyes could be charming one moment and full of commanding presence the next.
Long, bare legs, skin as fair as jade.
Paired with high heels, it was simply breathtaking!!
Ningguang smiled sweetly and greeted him from afar.
“Baishi, go coordinate with Boss Lin. I imagine the staff from Lin’s Huaxia Cuisine outside are waiting to serve the food.”
“Understood.”
And so, Baishi trotted over to Lin Xiao.
“Boss Lin.”
“Thank you for your hard work. Just wait a moment, and you can have your staff serve the food.”
Our staff??
Serve what food…
“Umm… isn’t someone else handling the dishes?”
“Shouldn’t Lin’s Huaxia Cuisine only be responsible for the rice?”
Silence…
Deathly silence…
Baishi and Lin Xiao stared at each other in a daze.
Looking at the empty space outside the door and then at the two bamboo tubes Lin Xiao carried on his shoulders, Baishi was instantly dumbfounded!!
“You probably heard about Lin’s Huaxia Cuisine from Lumine, right?”
“Um… yes. But what’s the situation now??” Baishi suddenly panicked.
Lin Xiao seemed to realize something…
He probably knew where the misunderstanding occurred.
“Could it be… you don’t know that Lin’s Restaurant only serves ‘Scallion Oil Fried Rice’ for now??”
Stunned…
Baishi was completely dumbfounded!!!
She never expected that Lin’s Huaxia Cuisine only had fried rice, and Lumine hadn’t mentioned it at all.
It’s over…
Now it’s really over!!
The guests present were all waiting for lunch.
Finding out abruptly at this time that there were no main dishes…
if they had to order from another restaurant, the fifty people would have to wait a very long time…
Right at this moment.
Ningguang stood up, smiled at the merchants who had traveled from afar, and said:
“Sorry to keep you all waiting.”
“The lunch has been prepared. You might as well eat and catch up. After all, there are many familiar faces that haven’t been seen in years.”
It had to be said.
Ningguang’s temperament was truly exceptional, every move full of elegance and dignity.
“Hahaha~ It’s finally here!! To be honest with everyone, every year I come to Liyue Harbor for the chamber of commerce negotiations, I look forward to eating Liyue’s delicacies!!”
“Who wouldn’t say the same!! Which time hasn’t Liyue Harbor’s food made us forget to leave?”
“Darko, do you still remember the last time you drank until you threw up on the table at Liuli Pavilion? Your Snezhnaya Chamber of Commerce only has this much alcohol tolerance~”
“Tsk! Wasn’t that because you guys were only focused on eating? I was the one drinking the wine. Could you drink more than me?”
It was evident.
The dozens of merchants seemed to be old acquaintances, all knowing each other and joking around.
As the paramount chamber of commerce in Liyue Harbor, the annual negotiations were like a reunion.
Although the merchants had some disputes on ordinary days, today, everyone was friendly.
Setting aside their disputes, they discussed cooperation, drank wine, and enjoyed a feast!
To gather merchants from all seven nations for chamber of commerce negotiations, probably only the Liyue Chamber of Commerce could pull it off.
“Ningguang, what delicious food have you prepared for us today? Is it Wanmin Restaurant from last year? The taste of their food truly lingers in my memory!!” Read this novel at NovelPing for the best experience.
Ningguang smiled faintly and elegantly replied:
“The meal this time is truly a bit special. It’s not our Liyue cuisine, but Huaxia cuisine from a foreign land!”
“I heard it just opened in our Liyue Harbor. Today, I had the fortune of tasting their snacks and decided to order a meal. I believe it can absolutely conquer your picky appetites.”
Oh???
Upon hearing this, everyone’s curiosity was piqued.
Good heavens!!
Cuisine from a foreign land, Huaxia cuisine??
It was simply unheard of.
Baishi and Lin Xiao stared at each other…
“It’s over… It’s all my fault!!!”
“Boss Lin, I’m truly sorry. It’s my negligence that dragged you into this. If only I had asked one more question…”
Baishi blamed herself immensely.
What to do now?
If she suddenly said there were no main dishes, wouldn’t that be undermining Lady Ningguang?
Lin Xiao’s mind raced incredibly fast.
He looked with interest at the merchants waiting for their food…
“Baishi, don’t panic. I have a solution.”
“Just leave it to me. Are you willing to trust me?”
The clear gaze of the man before her was full of confidence, inexplicably giving off a sense of security.
“Or perhaps I should go admit my mistake to Lady Ningguang… I’m worried about dragging you into this, Boss Lin. After all, it’s inevitable that there are some harsh and demanding dignitaries sitting here.”
Lin Xiao repeated his words.
“Do you trust me?”
“I…”
Baishi swallowed hard, gritted her teeth, and nodded.
“I trust Boss Lin!”
Lin Xiao puffed up his chest and walked towards the merchants, carrying his bamboo tube shoulder pole.
As he walked, he shouted:
“My Huaxia cuisine can be described in one word: ‘Superb’! But to truly understand our Huaxia cuisine is no simple matter!”
“A hundred mouths will taste a hundred different flavors.”
“And the flavor I’m talking about here is not just the ‘taste’ of the dish!”
Huh??
Could the taste everyone experienced actually be different??
What exactly was this restaurant boss saying?
Why couldn’t they quite understand it??
Lin Xiao’s loud and clear voice instantly caught everyone’s attention and piqued everyone’s curiosity!