The master chef who served the dishes did not leave after setting down the grilled fish, instead, he looked at them curiously, his gaze lingering on the two for quite some time.
"I remember you, you came last time with Xiao Nuan, didn’t you?"
Tang Shu was surprised, "Yes, it’s impressive that you remember."
That had been over a month ago.
The master chef saw so many customers every day, yet his memory was so good?
"Of course, I remember Xiao Nuan’s friends, especially when it’s such a beautiful young lady!"
The cheerful old master chef with his dual gray temples smiled, his gaze once again falling on Jing Yu, looking him up and down for a moment, his eyes revealing a mix of satisfaction and admiration.
"Are you here today with your boyfriend for a meal? I’ll give you a 30% discount later!"
Holy moly, this young lady has good taste. Just look at this chap, not only is he handsome but the suit on him is wicked sharp, one look and you know it’s pricey.
The aura exuding from this young man was on par with the one from Xiao Nuan’s family.
The master chef was lost in his own assumptions, completely missing Tang Shu’s conflicted expression upon hearing the words "boyfriend."
She intended to retort, but Jing Yu across from her smiled politely at the master chef and took over the conversation.
"Thank you, Master Xie, the grilled fish you make is incredibly fragrant, we are both in luck this time."
"Haha! That’s right, this culinary skill is passed down from my ancestors, and no one in this generation dares to say it’s not delicious. You’re not only good-looking but also have a good eye!"
Compliments were something the master chef had grown tired of hearing.
But when these words came from Jing Yu’s mouth, he actually felt a wave of pride swell in his heart, as if his skill had been recognized by a professional.
"Enjoy your meal, let me know if you need anything else, I’m off to get busy!"
Tang Shu watched the master chef head back to the open kitchen and then looked up at the person across from her who had already picked up his chopsticks, and she decided to swallow her doubts.
Never mind, asking now would just be too awkward.
Perhaps... in the master chef’s eyes, a couple deserved a discount?
For this meal, they ordered two grilled fish along with a few side dishes, and everything was served shortly.
The flavor of the grilled fish was just as good as ever, spicy and savory. Tang Shu had to admit that Master Xie’s skill was unparalleled, and she could tell that Jing Yu also showed an expression of pleasant surprise.
"How is it, the taste is good, right?"
Jing Yu looked up to find the little girl opposite him with a hint of anticipation and... a tiny bit of showing off in her eyes.
He found it inexplicably cute.
"The one you recommended is naturally superior quality."
"Are you saying that I have good taste or are you implying that I only know how to eat?"
Due to the spicy taste of the grilled fish, a thin layer of sweat had appeared on Tang Shu’s nose, which seemed very life-like in the steamy restaurant.
The surrounding diners talked loudly, some of them even drinking beer bottle by bottle, which made her relax her mind and speak more freely than before.
"People who know how to eat understand life better, isn’t that a good thing?"
Through a thin layer of steam, Jing Yu’s face also glowed with a thin layer of sweat, and at this moment, he seemed like a completely different person from President Jing, who was always serious and unsmiling in the company during the day.
At these words, Tang Shu couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
"Then you understand life even better than I do."
Jing Yu raised an eyebrow, discerning the meaning behind her words.
She was saying that he liked to eat even more than she did.
"So, as an amateur food critic, if you want to enjoy good food, you might have to follow me around."