The main course was brought in by the man who lifted the round lid, and the room was instantly filled with a tantalizing aroma. Yu Zexiao saw that he had brought two portions of steak, which, despite being delivered from so far away, were still steaming hot.
Before they were even on the table, the waiter suddenly flicked his lighter towards the edge of the plate. In an instant, a fierce flame flared up like fireworks, burning with intense heat!
This flambé steak wasn’t just for show; it was a method used to ensure the steak remained hot and fresh despite the long journey.
Because of his obsession with cleanliness, Yu Zexiao only eats steak cooked to medium-well. He doesn’t like the idea of juices seeping from the steak. After Jian Anning specifically instructed so, the steaks were first grilled to rare, gradually warmed en route on lukewarm iron plates, and finally given a flambé finish to achieve medium-well doneness.
"Flambé steak, please enjoy your meal." The waiter placed the steaks in front of them and, taking a bottle of pre-aerated red wine from the ice bucket, poured some into Yu Zexiao’s wine glass.
The best serving temperature for red wine is around 17 degrees. After pouring a glass for Yu Zexiao, the man turned to Jian Anning and was about to pour wine when Yu Zexiao shook his head, "No. She can’t have this."
Not to mention anything else, given her physiological condition, she shouldn’t consume anything slightly chilled . The waiter, as if performing a magic trick, presented another glass at room temperature filled with red grape juice, "I know, this is grape juice."
Yu Zexiao: "......" Of course, Jian Anning takes such good care of herself; she wouldn’t make such a mistake. However, the red grape juice, once poured, looked remarkably similar to the wine, as if they were one and the same.
This wine is rich and robust. Upon closer inspection, though not from a major brand like Lafite, it comes from a renowned vineyard with an excellent vintage, a 2002 release. Given Jian Anning’s well-off background, she naturally has an understanding of these things. Although she appears simple in everyday life, she has been exposed to grandeur when needed.
Indeed, the steak, carried all the way over, remained incredibly tender and tasty, without any hint of being cold or overcooked, perfectly complemented by the robust wine. After a long day on set, Yu Zexiao found this "thoughtful dinner" warmed him from head to toe.
But what pleased him the most was undoubtedly the dessert.
When the waiter lifted the lid, the distinctive aroma spread throughout, and Yu Zexiao was absolutely mesmerized!
"It’s Durian Cheesecake!"
"I remembered that you really like durian."
Jian Anning’s eyes curved with delight, especially seeing the joy on Yu Zexiao’s face. This was the dessert she particularly instructed the chef to prepare. Topped with fragrant chocolate sauce, the golden creamy durian cheesecake was absolutely delicious.
From the first bite, the rich aroma of durian mixed with the cheesiness, slowly spreading across his palate, made him almost want to dance for joy.
However, more than the joy from the durian cheesecake, what delighted him most was Jian Anning!
She actually remembered how much he loves durian! That fact alone made him even happier than actually tasting the delicacy!