Chapter 105 From the Capital
Chapter 105 From the Capital
A ripple of emotion could not help but arise in her heart. She looked at him carefully and saw that the calmness and nobility revealed in his behavior were not common in this place. She secretly guessed that this person must have come from the prosperous capital.
Thinking of this, Lin Wan'er's lips curled up into a gentle smile, and then she gently called the little maid Xiao Zhu beside her, and gently instructed: "Xiao Zhu, go and tell Xiao Lu that I am willing to give up my usual private room, and ask him to take the nobleman who just came from the capital to rest. Remember, be polite and don't make him feel abrupt."
Xiao Zhu heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, then she nodded obediently, turned around and walked lightly through the crowd, towards the busy waiter. She whispered to Xiao Lu what Lin Wan'er meant, and Xiao Lu was also stunned after hearing it, then a knowing smile appeared on his face, and he quickly agreed, secretly admiring the young lady's understanding and generosity.
After a while, Xiao Lu came to the nobleman with a smile on his face, bowed respectfully, and said, "Sir, there is a private room upstairs with a quiet environment, perfect for drinking tea and enjoying the scenery. My host just happened to see this and specially gave up her private room. Please move over."
The young master was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then a hint of surprise and gratitude flashed in his eyes. He looked in the direction of Lin Wan'er, only to see the woman nodding gently at him with a faint smile on her lips. That smile seemed to contain thousands of words, which made people feel warm.
"Since the boss has invited me so kindly, how can I refuse?" he said softly.
He nodded slightly, cast a grateful look in Lin Wan'er's direction, and then, accompanied by his attendants, he slowly walked upstairs. Every step he took seemed so leisurely, as if even the air was filled with a faint sense of elegance and nobility.
As Xiao Zhu's light steps gradually disappeared around the corner of the stairs, the atmosphere in the restaurant quietly changed subtly. The originally noisy conversations seemed to have dropped by several decibels, and everyone's eyes were gathered on the nobleman who was specially cared for by Lin Wan'er, with curiosity and speculation flashing in their eyes.
Lin Wan'er continued to sit in her original position, gently rotating the teacup in her hand, following the nobleman's back as he left, wondering in her heart, who exactly is this nobleman from the capital, and why is he in this remote place? She couldn't help but feel a little curious and expectant.
"Hey! That young man can be invited by Miss Lin personally, it seems he is quite influential!" A guest who looked like a scholar and was dressed in a green shirt said to his friend at the same table in a low voice, his eyes full of inquiry.
"Ms. Lin is the owner of this restaurant. She wouldn't treat others like this easily. Could this young man be the son of a high-ranking official in the capital?" Upon hearing this, the friend was also surprised and guessed.
"It's hard to say. Look at his gorgeous clothes and the jade pendant on his waist. They are not ordinary items. And the two servants, holding long swords, have extraordinary aura. They are obviously well-trained masters." A businessman at the table next to him also joined the discussion. He pointed at the nobleman and his entourage as he spoke, his eyes full of admiration.
"Indeed, this young man has an extraordinary temperament, and his every move reveals a sense of nobility. However, the reason why Miss Lin pays so much attention to him is probably not just because of his family background, right?" A regular customer who seemed to be a frequent visitor to the restaurant said thoughtfully, his eyes moving back and forth between the young man and Lin Wan'er, as if he wanted to read something from their expressions.
"Sir, please take a seat!" Xiao Lu enthusiastically led the elegantly dressed young man to a private room on the second floor of the restaurant.
"Waiter, serve the food!" the young master ordered casually after sitting down.
"Okay! Please wait a moment, the food will be served to you soon." Xiao Lu responded with a smile, then turned and left the room to go to the kitchen to urge the chef to cook.
After a while, a delicious pickled fish and several signature dishes were served on the table.
"Sir, please enjoy your meal. Call me if you need anything." Xiao Lu said after putting the dishes and chopsticks in order.
"Hmm," the young man nodded, then picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of fish, put it in his mouth, and tasted it carefully.
"Well, it tastes really good." The nobleman showed a satisfied expression, "The fish is fresh, tender and smooth, and the sour taste of the pickled cabbage is just right, which makes people's appetite increase greatly."
Hearing the guest's praise, Xiao Lu smiled: "As long as you like it. The dishes in our restaurant are all made with the freshest ingredients and cooked with great care."
The young master tasted several other dishes and praised each one highly: "The dishes in your restaurant are really unique. I like them very much."
After hearing this, Xiao Lu was secretly happy in his heart: "It is an honor for our restaurant to be recognized by our guests. If you need anything else, you can tell me at any time."
The nobleman gently put down his chopsticks, his eyes full of admiration, as if he was still immersed in the wonderful taste of the dishes just now. His words were gentle and sincere, with a hint of sincerity and emotion that was hard to detect: "The cooking skills of this restaurant are really amazing. Every dish is like a work of art, with color, fragrance and taste, which makes people linger on the taste."
He tilted his head slightly, his eyes passing through the exquisite decorations in the private room, as if he could penetrate the wall, and saw the busy figures in the kitchen, and he couldn't help but feel respect in his heart. "I have tasted the delicacies of various major restaurants in Beijing. The chefs there are highly skilled and each has his own merits. But it is rare to see such delicious food as yours, which can bring out the original flavor of the ingredients to the extreme and incorporate unique creativity and thoughts into it."
At this point, the nobleman couldn't help but chuckle, with a hint of self-mockery in his smile, as if he was lamenting that his previous knowledge was actually limited. "It seems that I was too ignorant and thought that the prosperity of the capital had already included all the delicacies in the world. Today, I am fortunate to be here and I know that there are always people better than you."
There was no trace of arrogance or disdain in his words, only pure love and pursuit for food. This attitude made Xiao Lu, who was standing by, couldn't help but smile in admiration, and he quickly bowed and said, "Sir, thank you for your praise. Our restaurant has become famous because of the favor of all the distinguished guests. It is our greatest honor that you like it."
"You are an interesting waiter." The nobleman chuckled, his eyes gleaming with admiration. There was a sense of ease and joy in his words, and he was obviously moved by Xiao Lu's humility and cleverness.
"I am lucky to meet a waiter like you in a restaurant like this." The nobleman continued, his voice gentle and sincere, without the slightest airs, "Your attitude makes me feel the unique charm of this restaurant. It's not just the dishes, but also the care and enthusiasm you put into treating every guest."
Hearing this, Xiao Lu's smile became even brighter. He quickly bowed, his heart filled with gratitude and pride. "Thank you for the compliment, sir. I just did my job. Our restaurant has always upheld the concept of 'customer first', and we hope that every guest who steps into our restaurant can feel the warmth and comfort of home."
"Well said!" The nobleman clapped his hands to show his appreciation. "In this world, there are not many businesses that can truly put customers first. It is rare for you to stick to this philosophy. I believe that as long as you continue to maintain this dedication and enthusiasm, this restaurant will become famous all over the world and attract more diners to come and taste it."
Having said that, the young master raised his chopsticks again, ready to continue enjoying the delicious food.
At this point, the nobleman suddenly changed the subject, his eyes flickering with curiosity and anticipation. "By the way, I wonder if I would be lucky enough to meet your boss and thank him in person?"
Xiao Lu was embarrassed when he heard this. He knew that although the young lady was hospitable, she was not someone who would easily see guests. However, looking at the sincere and expectant eyes of the noble young man, he could not bear to refuse directly. "Sir, our host is usually very busy. Whether she is willing to see guests depends on her personal arrangement. However, I can help you convey your wishes to the host and see if the host agrees?"
The nobleman smiled gratefully upon hearing this. "Then I'll have to trouble you, little brother. I know this request may be a little abrupt."
He stood up and bowed slightly to show his gratitude. His gesture showed the upbringing of an aristocrat, as well as kindness and humility. "I really want to express my gratitude to the host in person, not only for my satisfaction with the meal, but also for my admiration for her running such an excellent restaurant."
Seeing this, Xiao Lu waved his hand to show that he was welcome. At the same time, he secretly praised the gentleman's demeanor and self-restraint. "Sir, you are too kind. This is my job. Please rest assured that I will convey your wishes to the boss. However, please be patient, as the boss has many things to do."
The young master nodded to show his understanding. He sat down again, his eyes still gleaming with anticipation. "Of course, of course. I understand how busy the boss is, and I am willing to wait patiently."
Seeing this, Xiao Lu bowed and said respectfully, "Sir, please rest assured. I will convey your thoughts to the host and reply to you as soon as possible."
After saying that, Xiao Lu turned around and prepared to leave the private room to convey the noble young master's wishes to the host Lin Wan'er. The noble young master sat where he was, continuing to savor the fragrant tea in his cup.
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