Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 295 - 298: Do you come here often?

Chapter 295: Chapter 298: Do you come here often?

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"Senior sister, let’s sit over there."

Sensing Wang Qingqing’s nervousness, Xiao Yi gently took her hand and gave it a light squeeze, and then offered her a gentle smile before turning his head to survey the restaurant. Eventually, he set his sights on a corner spot by the window.

Hand in hand with Wang Qingqing, he walked towards that spot.

Forget it, today can be a little extravagant!

Worst comes to worst, I’ll just withdraw all of my savings!

Feeling the warmth from Xiao Yi’s hand and seeing the smile on his face, Wang Qingqing’s mood instantly felt more settled. After feeling the pull of Xiao Yi leading her forward, she took a deep breath and, without saying anything more, followed him to their destination.

"Senior sister, don’t think too much about it today. We’ll just sit down calmly and enjoy a good meal. The dishes here may not be entirely authentic, but they’re still pretty decent."

Upon reaching their seats and pulling out a chair for Wang Qingqing to sit down, Xiao Yi took a seat opposite her. Seeing there was still some restraint on Wang Qingqing’s face, he couldn’t help but send her a comforting smile.

"Hmm."

Upon hearing Xiao Yi’s words, Wang Qingqing nodded and looked somewhat more at peace.

"Here’s the menu for both of you, please take your time choosing."

The waiter, who had been attentive from the moment Xiao Yi and Wang Qingqing entered, followed them up despite noting their plain attire and Wang Qingqing’s nervousness, which seemed uncharacteristic for someone frequenting such a venue. However, the waiter’s professionalism was commendable. Instead of displaying the disdain commonly seen in employees at upscale venues or luxury brands, they maintained a very polite demeanor.

"Okay, thank you. Senior sister, have a look."

Xiao Yi smiled politely at the waiter, then took the menu and passed it to Wang Qingqing with both hands.

"No need, I don’t really understand these things. Xiao Yi, you choose for me."

Wang Qingqing quickly gestured with her hands, pushing the menu back to Xiao Yi.

"In that case, I’ll choose something for you."

Seeing that Wang Qingqing was genuinely flustered, Xiao Yi didn’t insist further and took back the menu. From her behavior as soon as they entered the restaurant, he realized he might have made a mistake deciding to come here today. She probably wasn’t accustomed to eating Western cuisine, so if he pushed her to choose now, it would likely embarrass Wang Qingqing.

After looking at the menu for a while, Xiao Yi pondered for a moment before calling the waiter over, quietly pointing to a few dishes on the menu.

The waiter, who had been wearing a formulaic, enthusiastic smile while waiting for Xiao Yi to order, couldn’t help but reveal a hint of surprise on his face upon hearing Xiao Yi’s selections, and as he wrote them down, his surprise grew.

The way he looked at Xiao Yi also became more respectful, and what had been just routine warmth in his greeting now turned into genuine reverence.

An expert reveals himself the moment he acts, and through Xiao Yi’s seemingly casual selection, not to mention his precise and natural English pronunciation, just the pairing of those dishes alone made it clear that he wasn’t a first-timer unfamiliar with the world, as had been previously assumed!

Each pairing he chose was recognized by the waiter, who had several years of experience in western restaurants and a deep understanding of the menu, as the best combinations. These were the kinds of pairings that authentic French customers would usually make when they dined there, and the regulars often thought along the same lines.

Moreover, every dish he ordered was what the waiter considered to be the best their restaurant had to offer.

By the time Xiao Yi finished ordering, the waiter was convinced that Xiao Yi must be a regular diner here, and certainly not as simple as his casual appearance would suggest. This young man appeared young, and it was unlikely he was any prominent figure, but he must be the son of some wealthy or powerful family. There was a saying that in recent years, with more children of the rich and powerful becoming embroiled in scandals, public resentment towards the wealthy was intensifying. The rich had started to enjoy being low-key and unassuming, it seemed that really was the case!

With a touch of awe for Xiao Yi in his heart, the waiter respectfully took the completed order after writing it down and hurriedly turned to submit Xiao Yi’s order.

"Xiao Yi, you seem to be very familiar with that menu. Do you come here often?"

Wang Qingqing too had noticed Xiao Yi’s fluent and composed manner when ordering and his seeming familiarity with the menu, and with a look of hesitation in her eyes, she couldn’t help but ask after the waiter had left.

"No, this is only my second time here. A friend brought me once before, and I remembered those dishes,"

Xiao Yi said with a smile, speaking truthfully.

He was not lying; although he was not unfamiliar with French cuisine—the old man had a craving for more than just Chinese food and had nearly tasted cuisines from all over the globe—he had glanced at the menu and realized that following Zhang Yuhuan’s previous selections was already the best choice. Moreover, for a few of the side dishes that could be changed, Zhang Yuhuan had told him the last time they were not very good in this restaurant and advised against them.

Heed advice, and you won’t go wrong with a meal.

And Xiao Yi believed Zhang Yuhuan wouldn’t deceive him, nor was there any need to lie to him about this, especially since those dishes were even cheaper. So, in the end, Xiao Yi decided to order the same as she did last time.

"Oh, I see."

Upon hearing Xiao Yi’s explanation, Wang Qingqing’s face showed a sudden understanding, and the unease she had been feeling completely faded away. "I thought so; how could Xiao Yi be a regular here? With such high expenses at this place, how could he afford it? And he doesn’t seem like the type to be extravagant, either."

Nevertheless, Xiao Yi was quite clever and attentive, able to remember everything from a single meal experience so that he wouldn’t embarrass himself on a return visit. Just now, even the waiter thought he must be a frequent diner.

Though Wang Qingqing was not one of those extremely vain people who would deny their rural roots upon moving to the city, no one liked to make a fool of themselves. In such situations, being able to avoid embarrassment naturally made her happy.

The way she viewed Xiao Yi, the more she looked, the more pleasing she found him. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to support by voting for it on Qidian.com. Your support is the greatest motivation.)

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