Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

The yellow fish soup was re-made, and the head waiter of Yuhua Restaurant personally carried the dish, carefully delivering it to Fang Zheng Yi's table.

Looking at Fang Zheng Yi's indifferent expression, he couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.

Disrespecting a master is a sin! Although the gentleman in front of him was dressed plainly, his temperament and demeanor were extraordinary.

Having done business in this restaurant for so many years, he had seen all sorts of strange situations.

It's best not to offend this kind of eccentric person!

"Esteemed guests, your Wishful Yellow Fish Soup has been re-made. We've also added two extra stir-fried dishes for you to sample."

Fang Zheng Yi nodded and took a spoonful of the soup, tasting it lightly.

"Well, this time it's right. I'd give it an eight out of ten. The heat control is still a bit off."

"To be honest, it's just so-so. I don't think Yu Ding City can produce any decent food."

The head waiter smiled obsequiously, "You're right! As long as you're satisfied. Then, please enjoy your meal. I won't disturb you any further."

Seeing the head waiter's departing back, Lai Gou'er said with admiration, "Brother, you're amazing! How did his attitude suddenly change so much?"

Fang Zheng Yi smiled and said, "You said that Yuhua Restaurant is the best restaurant in Yu Ding City. Being good naturally can't just be about the food. The service is also important."

"And you, don't be timid wherever you go. People will only respect you if you have ability. If you don't have ability, you have to put on a show. If you keep up the act long enough, you'll eventually develop the ability. Stay calm! Eat up."

Lai Gou'er nodded excitedly and buried his head in his food.

Fang Zheng Yi also drank the fish soup at a leisurely pace.

The first time, he devoured it without tasting anything. The second time, he naturally had to be more refined.

Halfway through the meal, a waiter suddenly appeared with a flattering expression.

Walking to Fang Zheng Yi's side, he said, "Esteemed guest, the second young lady is treating you to everything you eat in our restaurant today."

"Second young lady?" Fang Zheng Yi glanced over and saw Chu Youyi smiling at him, and couldn't help but frown.

"Brother, someone's treating us to a meal. Is such a good thing really happening?" Lai Gou'er once again revealed a pig-like expression.

"Tell that second young lady that we'll pay for this meal ourselves. Bring that table some more food, as a thank you for her kindness!" Fang Zheng Yi waved his hand to dismiss the waiter.

Lai Gou'er said blankly, "Brother, why don't you eat it when someone's offering to treat you?"

"Eat, eat, eat! Are you a pig brain! A beautiful woman with unknown motives invites you to dinner. What's she after? Is it because you don't shower, or because you like picking your feet?! There must be something wrong. Pretty women are the best at deceiving people. Don't accept this kind of offer. You might get your kidneys cut out one day!"

"Brother, have you been deceived before?" Lai Gou'er asked.

Fang Zheng Yi chuckled, "Deceived? I'm the only one who deceives others, and I only deceive pretty women!"

The two ate and talked, while Chu Youyi curiously sized them up.

At this moment, a waiter carrying a bowl of rice placed it in front of Chu Youyi.

Chu Youyi blinked her eyes twice and asked, "We've already been served rice. Why another bowl?"

The waiter explained somewhat awkwardly, "Second young lady, those two said they didn't need you to treat them. This bowl of rice is from them, as a thank you for your kindness."

"Pfft!" Xin Zhu burst out laughing.

Chu Youyi looked at her in confusion.

Xin Zhu covered her mouth and chuckled, "Miss, rice is free. They're just trying to act important when they don't have any money!"

"Haha, these two blockheads are afraid we can't afford to pay! I'd like to see what they can order to eat with their money!" Chu Youyi also covered her small mouth and laughed.

"Waiter, go tell them not to worry. Everything they eat today will be charged to my account. Let them order whatever they want."

A hint of envy flashed in the waiter's eyes, and he ran back to Fang Zheng Yi's table to relay the message.

After hearing this, Lai Gou'er exclaimed, "Brother, do you think those two young ladies might be interested in us?"

Fang Zheng Yi looked at Chu Youyi, his eyes full of doubt, and said hesitantly, "It's possible! Look, she's still smiling at me!"

The waiter immediately showed a look of disdain.

Damn! Two servants, where do they get so much confidence? So cringe!

Seeing Chu Youyi reveal two rows of white teeth to him, Fang Zheng Yi turned his body towards her, cupped his fist, and said loudly, "Thank you for your kindness, miss, but since we're just strangers, I'm afraid you might not have enough money to pay for so much food, and we don't want to cause you to spend too much."

Chu Youyi's smile became even brighter when she heard this.

"Xin Zhu, these two blockheads are afraid we can't afford to pay! Haha."

Xin Zhu said to Fang Zheng Yi, "Eat! My lady is treating you to a meal because she thinks highly of you. Order whatever you want, eat as much as you want! Money is no object!"

Lai Gou'er tugged at Fang Zheng Yi's sleeve and whispered, "Brother, I suspect she might really be interested in you."

"Don't be silly, spring hasn't even arrived yet! Gou'er, do you want to eat something good?"

"I want to eat."

"Okay, since someone's offering to treat us, and we don't have enough money today, let's take this opportunity to eat our fill!" Fang Zheng Yi smiled slyly.

"Brother, aren't you afraid something will happen?"

"Afraid of what! Your brother has never been afraid of anything! Besides, they're being so enthusiastic, it would be impolite to refuse." Fang Zheng Yi waved his sleeve, "Waiter, order!"

"First, let's have some appetizers... I want four dried fruits, four fresh fruits, two salty and sour dishes, and four candied fruits."

The waiter wondered, "Where are there fresh fruits now? We don't have them! What kind of dried and candied fruits do you want?"

"Then forget the fresh fruits. For dried fruits, I want lychee, longan, steamed dates, ginkgo... For salty and sour, I want preserved cherries, ginger plum..."

"Then eight dishes to go with wine, flower-steamed quail, stir-fried duck webs, chicken tongue soup... ginger vinegar golden and silver trotters."

"Then eighteen dishes, three desserts... a jar of Daughter Red wine, choose a good vintage, that's all."

"Clang!" The teacup in Chu Youyi's hand smashed on the table, her face turning pale.

"Xin... Xin Zhu, how many dishes did he order?"

"...Thirty-something, I think." Xin Zhu swallowed.

She thought, good heavens, we've run into someone shameless today! He's really not holding back!

"Second young lady, it's nineteen taels, seven qian, and four fen in total... shall I record it as nineteen taels and seven qian?"

Half a month's worth of meal expenses gone?

Chu Youyi's face was a little pale. She waved her hand to dismiss the waiter.

"Xin Zhu, I regret it... How can these two guys be so thick-skinned!"

"It's okay, miss. After they finish eating, we'll take them home and put it on their tab."

Hearing this, Chu Youyi smiled again, "Good! I'll scare these two guys when we get back. They're acting so arrogant under the Chu family's name. I'll teach them a lesson!"

Even Lai Gou'er felt it was too much to order so many dishes.

He couldn't help but remind him, "Brother, can we finish eating so much? Besides, it's not appropriate when someone else is treating us, right?"

"There's nothing inappropriate about it. Consider it a loan, and I'll repay her ten times the amount later."

Fang Zheng Yi licked his lips, looking forward to the table full of dishes that would be served soon.

The reason he ordered so much wasn't for any other reason.

If we can't finish it, we'll just pack it up and take it away! The weather is cold, so the food will keep.

That takes care of the next few days' meals. He was too lazy to waste brain cells going out to earn money again.

He came to Yu Ding City to vacation, not to make money!

As time passed, more than a dozen waiters began to serve the dishes in turn......