Everyone will instinctively feel panic and resistance when facing unknown things. Normal people prefer to stay with things they remember and recognize, rather than in a mysterious cave that no one has ever set foot in. This will give them a so-called sense of security.
Just like the "ferocious" creatures like crabs, no one ever considered them as food until someone tried to eat the first bite...
Pepper was not the first person to take the plunge, but she was also a little nervous and expectant.
Because the food in the restaurant had been used up, the bodyguard she brought with her was given the role of a temporary buyer and went shopping with the list prepared by Dior.
After a while, he came back with a speechless look on his face, and the car behind him was filled with various ingredients.
"Do you need so many ingredients for a meal? My appetite hasn't been very good recently and I can't eat too much." Pepper was also surprised after seeing what her bodyguard purchased.
Then she noticed that Dio looked at her with a look that said, "How can I give you all of it?" and said, "Don't worry, I'm not giving you all of it. I'll keep the rest for later use."
He almost said that these were the ingredients his restaurant would need for the next week. Fortunately, Pepper was not stupid. After he instructed the bodyguards to sort all the purchased ingredients into the refrigerator and only left a few ingredients, she understood everything.
This is taking advantage of her...
Or the blatant kind!
Although these things don’t cost much, they still make people feel uncomfortable.
Pepper suddenly felt that Dio was a bit like Tony, the kind who would make you angry out of nowhere, the kind that would make you mad to death, and then leave you speechless, let alone get angry.
"Wait a moment, it will be done soon. For your sake, I won't charge you overtime this time."
Look at this, look at this!
here we go again!
Pepper was so angry. It was clearly you who invited us first, and I even prepared the ingredients myself. How dare you ask for overtime pay
She suddenly wanted to hit someone, but Dio, who turned around and went into the kitchen, obviously didn't give her the chance. Her two bodyguards seemed to have sensed some 'danger' and stood far away from her...
About 45 minutes later, Dio came out of the kitchen and placed a plate of twice-cooked pork with garlic sprouts, a plate of spicy chicken, a bowl of rice and a large glass of water on Pepper's table.
Although the aroma was tempting, the slices of fat and the red peppers made Pepper frown. At this moment, she didn't really want to eat such greasy food, and she couldn't eat spicy food either.
If it were in another restaurant, she would have asked the chef to prepare different dishes anyway, as this was not to her taste at all.
But facing Dio, she couldn't say it.
"Before eating, it's best to let your bodyguard go for a walk. Many guests who come to eat here don't like to have outsiders present." Dio kindly reminded her. It's not that he didn't notice Pepper's frown, but he believed that she would change soon, or she would not be able to stop at all.
After hearing what Dio said, the two bodyguards not only did not leave, but walked up to him and looked at him unfriendly.
Dio didn't care, but it scared Pepper, and the bloody scene of that day would occasionally appear in her dreams.
"I'm sorry, they just instinctively want to protect my safety, please don't get me wrong."
"Of course, I'm not that petty. Anyway, I've already warned you."
Pepper thought for a moment, then said to her bodyguard, "Go back to the car and pick me up when this is over."
"But... ... "
"Go ahead. I'm the employer. Even if there's a problem, it's my responsibility. It's none of your business."
The two bodyguards were sent away reluctantly, and before leaving they glared at Dio. But to Dio, the two of them were like dust in the air, so small that they could be ignored.
"Can we start now?"
"Of course, but it's best to follow my instructions. No matter how bizarre things happen during the meal, please stay calm and do what you instinctively do. Don't worry. I will always be here to ensure your absolute safety."
Pepper, who had regained her composure, immediately became nervous again after hearing his words.
"I see."
"Great, did you see that glass of water? It doesn't matter if you drink it all, just give it a try."
Don’t eat, drink water first
What kind of way of eating is this
Pepper couldn't figure it out, but that didn't stop her from picking up the cup and taking a sip. In her opinion, if Dio wanted to harm her, there was no need to go through so much trouble. Moreover, these few contacts made her understand his character a little better. At this time, don't ask, just do as she is told.
"Hmm? This water..."
Pepper has tasted almost all the delicacies in the world over the years, and those top-quality and precious ingredients are nothing to Tony. He even prefers junk food, such as hamburgers.
So it's not like Pepper hasn't drunk 'expensive purified water' before, but compared to the water she's drinking now, there's simply no comparison.
It is so sweet and pure that it is hard to imagine how a glass of ordinary water can taste so good that people can't stop drinking it!
Gone
In just a blink of an eye, when Pepper, who just wanted to have a sip, came to her senses, she found that the long cup in her hand was empty, and she kept trying to pour it into her mouth, not wanting to miss a single drop.
this... ...
Pepper put down the water cup in disbelief and glanced at Dio, only to find that he didn't mean to laugh at her, but had an expression that was normal.
"Don't look at me, almost everyone will behave like this. Also, please trust my professionalism. No matter what happened today, I will keep it a secret and will not use it to publicize it to others."
What will happen
Pepper wanted to ask what was going on, but she held back.
"Is there any more water? Can I eat now?"
When mentioning the water she just drank, Pepper licked her lips rarely. If a glass of water tasted so good, then how delicious the food here would be. She couldn't wait to taste it. As for being greasy and spicy, it didn't matter!
"You can only drink one glass of this water for now. As for eating... I don't think you're in the mood for that right now."
As Dio said something meaningful, Pepper suddenly touched her face and found that she had burst into tears without realizing it, and she couldn't stop at all!
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