"Huh? So much? Guest, can you finish all this?"
It really wasn't Lele being talkative; one had to know that while the portion of each dish wasn't large, adding them all together was comparable to several meals for an adult.
"Don't worry, I know my own appetite. I won't waste it."
Wasting food is shameful; Geno wouldn't force himself just for the sake of so-called face. Besides, as an Ethereal, being in a low Ether activity area, he indeed needed a massive amount of energy. It could be said that even if the order just now was doubled, he could still eat it all.
"In that case, I will go notify the kitchen to prepare the dishes. Please wait a moment, you two."
Seeing Geno so certain, Lele didn't say anything more. He bowed slightly and left the private room to get busy.
"Geno, is it really okay?"
Lucia looked at Geno with a conflicted expression. It seemed that regarding Geno's actions, she wanted to... laugh?
"Relax, it's not like you don't know my appetite."
Geno patted his chest, not taking Lucia's worry to heart at all.
"That's not what I meant... Forget it, it should be fine."
Seeing Geno's mind was made up, Lucia didn't say more. But looking at the corners of her mouth which were hard to smooth down, she seemed to be expecting something interesting.
Geno didn't notice this. He was curiously examining the furnishings of this room called [Chit-Chat Pavilion].
"Chit-Chat" (Chui Shui) is a common slang in the local dialect. It can indicate aimless chatting, and also implies exaggeration or idle talk. Therefore, most people dining here were common folk, peddlers, and merchants. The furnishings of the entire private room were also of the type that was grand but not luxurious, simple but not plain.
"The style here really makes one comfortable. It has a lazy feel to it."
"Hehehe, young friend seems to have some insight."
The elderly man at the adjacent table heard Geno's evaluation of the Chit-Chat Pavilion and nodded in strong approval.
"Uh, this junior was just speaking casually and doesn't understand these things well. If I said anything wrong, I hope you, sir, will bear with me."
Hearing someone chime in, Geno subconsciously thought he had said something wrong and hurriedly apologized.
"Hehehe, no, no, no, not at all. You are quite right. A tea house is inherently a place for people to rest their feet and relieve fatigue during their spare time after work. The style here naturally follows whatever is most comfortable."
Hearing the old man's explanation, Geno also became interested.
"Sounds like you have done a lot of research on this, old uncle?"
"I wouldn't call it research. It's just that I'm getting old and am more interested in these things, that's all."
Seeing the old man respond modestly, Geno wanted to chat a bit more, but at this moment, Lele, who had left earlier, returned carrying two large trays to Geno's table.
"Handsome guy! Your meal is all here! Please enjoy!"
Plates of exquisite tea snacks were placed on the table. Geno couldn't care less about continuing the discussion with the old man; his heart and soul were hooked by these fragrant delicacies. Seeing this, the old man nearby didn't react strangely. He just chuckled, drank his tea, and ate his own meal.
"So fragrant~ Nom~ Mmm~ This is the taste!"
Lucia, who hadn't interjected this whole time, could no longer hold back. She picked up a piece of pastry with her chopsticks, sent it into her mouth, and holding her cheeks, began to savor it carefully.
Compared to her, Geno was much rougher. Every time he picked up a piece, he sent the whole thing into his mouth and chewed with big bites, chewing vigorously.
"Mmm, truly delish."
To be honest, these unique snacks indeed had a special flavor. Geno's taste buds were thoroughly bombarded by them, and like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, he frantically devoured these delicacies. For a moment, only the sounds of chewing food and the crisp clicking of chopsticks echoed throughout the Chit-Chat Pavilion.
However, in just a moment, the full table of delicious delicacies was swept clean by the two.
"Urgh, I'm so full."
Sitting opposite, Lucia stroked her slightly bulging lower abdomen, her face full of satisfaction. Geno was the same, though he appeared much more normal. After all, no matter how much he ate, his stomach wouldn't have any reaction.
"Hahaha, young friend really has a good appetite. Watching you eat, this old man's appetite has improved quite a bit."
Geno rubbed his head in embarrassment. His eating manners were indeed a bit unrefined.
"Are the two of you satisfied with the shop's service?"
The waiter Lele appeared beside the two at the right moment, arriving together with the bill for this delicious meal.
"Of course. Your shop is worthy of being one of the top tea houses in all of Chenghuiping. I am very satisfied."
Geno had a smile on his face. What he said was all truth; the service here really left nothing to be desired. However, this good mood was only retained until the moment he saw the bill.
"Wait? How much?! Two hundred thousand Dennies?"
Looking at the dense cluster of zeros on the bill, Geno was tongue-tied. He had only seen this many zeros in his bank balance and Fairy's electricity bills.
You have to know, this is the income of the video store run by the Wise and Belle siblings for half a month! He finished it in just one lunch?
"It's like this: although the shop is small in scale, the ingredients are the freshest batch purchased daily, and the chefs hired are the best culinary masters in Weifidi. It is absolutely worth this price."
Lele explained from the side. Although Tea Immortal's prices were indeed a bit expensive, their service was absolutely worthy of the price. The fact that it has been widely acclaimed in Chenghuiping for so many years proves this point.
"Hehe, I reminded you before. Who told you to order so much? Now you're dumbfounded, right?"
Lucia, standing to the side, covered her mouth and mocked Geno's embarrassed look. She naturally knew the prices here, but seeing Geno so confident, she had developed a mischievous thought and prepared to watch Geno make a joke of himself.
Of course, she wouldn't really let Geno pay this two hundred thousand Dennies alone. Even if she knew the other party didn't lack this meal money, as friends, the boundaries between them still had to be maintained well. Even biological brothers must settle accounts clearly, not to mention that Lucia had saved up quite a bit of savings over the past year. She still had this much money available.
"Come on, I'll help you pay half."
Saying that, Lucia prepared to take out her wallet to get the Dennies, but was stopped by Geno.
"It's fine. I can still afford this amount. I was just a bit surprised by the price, that's all."
Just as Geno said, he was only surprised by the price, but the service here indeed matched its price. But Geno couldn't let Lucia pay this money. After all, he was the one who ate the most; how could he let Lucia be the sucker?
Just as the two were arguing endlessly, a crisp beep-beep sound reached their ears.
Turning their heads, they saw Lele holding a card swiper, respectfully handing the bank card in his hand back to that old man.
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