Chapter 256 A Chinese restaurant where every step reveals a new scene, full of surprises.
Chapter 256 A Chinese restaurant where every step reveals a new scene, full of surprises.
The two did not linger and continued walking along the food street.
Based on his experience from previous visits, Meng Di had figured out the pattern here and knew that new stores always opened deeper inside, so going straight in was the right way to go.
Along the way, they first passed by the entrance of the "Unforgettable Western Restaurant". Meng Di immediately saw the tempting fried chicken legs and hamburgers and was so attracted that he couldn't move and almost switched sides and wanted to go in to eat fried chicken.
But unable to resist his friend's insistence, he was pulled along by Shi Yunting, who kept looking back as he went.
After passing through a partition wall, the scenery suddenly opened up and underwent a dramatic transformation.
When the two saw what was happening before them, even Shi Yunting, who was usually calm and collected, couldn't help but show extreme shock on his face.
Not to mention Mengdi, who could only express her shock and amazement with screams like a groundhog, such as "Ah~~~" and "Ah!!!"...
"Oh my, my brother Shi is really amazed~ Look at this place, it looks like a classical garden, but is it really a newly opened Chinese restaurant?"
"I, Meng Di, have never seen such a magnificent tavern and pavilion in my entire life. It's simply breathtaking..."
Meng Di stared blankly, his mouth agape, clearly amazed by the vast courtyard surrounded by white walls and black tiles.
Shi Yunting stood aside, quickly concealing his surprise, but his heart was equally stirred.
The crescent-shaped archway, casually framed, cleverly captured the interior scenery, with intertwined flower branches and a mix of pink and green.
This naturally formed painting is in no way inferior to the masterpieces of contemporary artists...
The unexpected beauty of nature filled Shi Yunting with a strange joy.
This also filled him with anticipation and longing for the delicious food in this Chinese restaurant, making him eager to explore it as soon as possible.
After Meng Di shouted a few times, seeing that Shi Yunting was lost in his own thoughts and did not respond, he quickly pulled him inside.
"Brother Shi, let's hurry inside and take a look. What's going on here? Why is this restaurant so... big...?"
Before the word "big" had even finished, Meng Di had already stepped through the cave entrance, and the entire restaurant unfolded before his eyes in an instant.
"My goodness! This place is so beautiful!"
"The lake's reflection shines through the windows, showcasing the beautiful gardens; the aroma of the meal precedes the intoxication of the scenery..."
Moved by the scene, Shi Yunting began to recite in a low voice.
As he looked up, he saw white walls and gray tiles reflected in the clear water, pavilions and towers hidden among the flowers. This was no longer a restaurant; it was as if he had stumbled into a breathtaking painting...
Although the two people used very different words when faced with the same beautiful scenery, their heartfelt admiration and awe were exactly the same, and their feelings were self-evident.
"Welcome to [Unforgettable Chinese Restaurant], welcome to [Jiangnan Elegant Banquet], distinguished guests, please come in~"
Upon seeing the guests enter, Sanjiu immediately went forward to greet them and indicated that they could go directly to the restaurant via the arched bridge.
Their thoughts were interrupted by a beautiful girl, and Meng Di and Shi Yunting quickly composed themselves.
Following Sanjiu's lead, we arrived at the "Jiangnan·Yayan" restaurant.
"Excuse me, may we dine outdoors? Along the way, I've noticed there are private outdoor seating areas, but I'm wondering..."
Meng Di asked the gentle-looking girl beside him, full of curiosity.
If possible, he would like to experience the feeling of enjoying a meal in that picturesque scenery!
"Dear guests, our outdoor scenic private rooms are our restaurant's upscale banquet area. To enjoy this environment, you must order at least one of our restaurant's signature dishes."
With a smile, Sanjiu patiently and meticulously answered their questions, then respectfully led them to the door, where Forty, who was waiting there, continued to receive them.
"Distinguished guests, please proceed along this corridor to the end. The menu of our restaurant is displayed on the wall along the way. You may browse it and make your selection."
Upon hearing this, Meng Di immediately perked up and eagerly stepped into the corridor.
Full of curiosity, I wanted to find out what mouthwatering delicacies this restaurant had to offer.
"Wow, Brother Yunting, come and take a look! Look at these dish names on the wall, how come they are all profound words that I can't understand? I'm sure you are very knowledgeable, Brother Yunting, and you can decipher them one by one..."
Meng Di looked at the recipes projected on the wall and felt extremely curious.
But when he tried to find his favorite dish, he discovered that every dish had a poetic and obscure name...
Does one need to be literate to appreciate these dishes? Someone like him can't even identify what these dishes are...
At this moment, Shi Yunting was clearly also deeply attracted by the creative dish names on the wall, and was deeply impressed.
He never imagined that someone could incorporate paintings into dishes and transform poetry into a taste experience. This idea is so novel and truly amazing!
"Pavilions in the Misty Rain", "Crane Shadow on a Lonely Mountain", "Moonlight over the Lotus Pond", "Snow on a Broken Bridge"...
"A green snail in a silver dish," "Thousands upon thousands of blossoms weigh down the branches," "A pure heart in a jade pot"...
As he browsed through the pages, Shi Yunting couldn't help but clap his hands in admiration: "What a wonderful name! What wonderful words! It's truly wonderful!"
Meng Di didn't understand a word and was secretly frustrated. He continued walking while browsing, hoping to find a dish where he could at least guess the ingredients.
Just as he casually waved his hand towards a dish called "Moonlight over the Twenty-Four Bridges," a miracle occurred—
A beautiful illustration slowly appeared above the dish!
Meng Di's eyes lit up, and he finally realized:
"Oh~ so this dish, 'Moonlit Night on the Twenty-Four Bridges,' is made with tofu!"
However, this tofu looks incredibly delicate, and it's even cleverly arranged into the shape of an arched bridge—truly ingenious!
With the guidance of these high-definition illustrations, Meng Di seemed to have been freed from some kind of seal, and began to excitedly flip through the pages, each dish opening his eyes to new possibilities.
"Wow, I feel like I can already smell the aroma of these dishes! Just looking at them makes my mouth water!" Meng Di couldn't help but exclaim.
At this moment, Shi Yunting was lost in his own thoughts and did not pay any attention to Meng Di.
He was savoring the poetic charm in the names of those exquisite dishes, and he couldn't help but exclaim in his heart, "Truly wonderful! Wonderful!"
Compared to these poetic and exquisite dishes, the ordinary dishes that follow seem relatively bland and unremarkable.
So they quickly passed by and went straight into the hall...
"Dear esteemed guest, would you like to come directly into the store to choose a seat, or would you like to rest for a while in the tea bar?" The welcoming waiter immediately stepped forward and asked warmly.
Meng Di clearly didn't have the leisure for that, and simply waved his hand, saying, "Let's go straight into the store!"
The waiter smiled and nodded, then led the two of them into the restaurant, to a very unique area...
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