Meng Chentian was talkative and cheerful, and every word he said, besides being gentle and steady, often had a hint of humor, which made people smile involuntarily but not to the point of making them laugh out loud.
The measure of his conversation was just right, and he was at ease throughout the whole process, speaking with ease and effortlessness.
"Your brother is pretty good. I heard Chenyu talk about him. She said that although Xiaoduo is a little naughty, his hard work and dedication to training make her feel ashamed and intimidated."
Meng Chentian paused and then smiled, "Come to think of it, this is the first time I've heard Chenyu look at a boy differently. That girl's standards are not ordinary, it's no exaggeration to say that they are almost sky-high."
When he spoke, it was clear that he was praising Zuo Xiaoduo, but there was no sense of flattery at all. Instead, it sounded like the most pertinent evaluation.
"That's all he has, other than that he's a pain in the ass."
Zuo Xiaonian had a headache and turned to ask Zuo Xiaoduo: "You got into trouble again today, didn't you?"
"No!"
Zuo Xiaoduo protested: "I'm such a good boy, how could I get into trouble!"
"You're good?!"
These two words came out of Zuo Xiaonian's nose.
As they were talking, the three of them had already reached the top floor.
There is only one room on the top floor of Huihuangtian, which is covered with a completely transparent glass cover. There is only a table inside, a table that can be expanded or shrunk and extended freely.
When there are fewer people, the table can be retracted; when there are more people, it can be pulled out. This retractable table can accommodate up to sixty people to dine at the same table, and when it is retracted to its smallest state, it can only accommodate two people sitting opposite each other at the same table.
There are star soul jades all around and with the lighting, you can feel the starry sky even in broad daylight.
The top floor had already been arranged properly, and the lights and curtains were opened.
The soft music flows slowly like a quiet stream.
As far as I could see, there were only the two smallest seats, a classic candlelight dinner setting.
"You two are on a date, you can enjoy the candlelight dinner slowly, I'll just stand there, don't bother with me."
Zuo Xiaoduo said: "But don't be too slow, move a little faster and remember to tell me what the dishes on the table taste like. I heard that Huihuangtian is the top restaurant in Phoenix City. You eat and I can just smell it."
"That's pitiful."
Zuo Xiaonian rolled his eyes.
"Hahaha... Xiaoduo is so funny."
Meng Chentian laughed and without calling the waiter, he adjusted the seats himself into three, two side by side and one opposite.
The operation was very skillful, and it was obvious that he had eaten here often.
"Come here, Miss Zuo, sit here." He let Zuo Xiaonian sit next to each other, and then he sat down himself.
Zuo Xiaoduo pouted: "I can't reach the food here. What, you two are sitting opposite me to interrogate me?"
"Okay, okay, then you sit here." Zuo Xiaonian patted his side and looked at Meng Chentian apologetically.
"It's okay, it's okay. I'll sit over there." Meng Chentian stood up gracefully and let Zuo Xiaoduo sit next to him. He sat down opposite him and pressed the bell on the table.
Pieces of starlight twinkled on the curtain, and then began to rotate. It was so magnificent that it really felt like being in the Milky Way in the sky, magnificent and grand.
A moment later, a group of beautiful girls in white clothes and skirts came in with dishes, and the aroma immediately filled the air, refreshing the heart.
"This is… "
Meng Chentian would introduce each dish elegantly and then cordially invite everyone to come. When he introduced the third dish, Zuo Xiaoduo frowned and said, "Brother Meng."
Meng Chentian turned around and smiled: "Xiaoduo?"
"You introduced it in such detail... Are you worried that we have never eaten or seen this dish before and would be disrespectful to others..."
Zuo Xiaoduo said: "Are you afraid of losing face yourself, or are you afraid of losing face for us? You make me feel like a bumpkin."
Meng Chentian was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "It's my fault, it's my fault. Come on... I'll drink three cups as punishment."
Zuo Xiaonian didn't have this feeling at first, but after hearing what Zuo Xiaoduo said, he suddenly felt that Meng Chentian thought we were paupers.
I immediately felt unhappy.
Meng Chentian stopped introducing the next dish and waited until the seventh dish was served. The shape of this dish was very strange. It should be some kind of star beast flying in the sky. In short, it was a very rare kind.
This dish comes with soup, sauce, and side dishes.
Zuo Xiaoduo and Zuo Xiaonian had never eaten it before; for a moment they did not dare to move for fear of appearing weak.
Just as Meng Chentian was about to make a move, Zuo Xiaoduo spoke up and sighed loudly, "Brother Meng, your treat is a bit... This dish is so outstanding, how can we eat it if you don't introduce it to us? If we lose face, won't you also lose face?"
"… "
Meng Chentian suddenly felt at a loss and was speechless for a long time. So should I introduce it or not
"It's my fault!" Meng Chentian admitted his mistake again gracefully and drank another cup as punishment.
Then he began to introduce: "This is a dark star bird that I hunted by chance when I went out on an adventure last time. This kind of bird only appears after it is completely dark. Even if it moves, its movement speed is very fast, and it flies silently and without any signs."
"It is not only difficult to hunt this kind of star beast, but also requires a bit of luck. But the meat of this dark star bird is very delicious. It is probably because there is no star pill in the body of this bird, and the power that should have formed the star pill has all been dissipated into the flesh and blood... But because of this, it is very beneficial for cultivation."
Zuo Xiaoduo curled his lips.
This is an understatement, but in reality it reveals all kinds of lofty
I am not only a son of a wealthy family, nor am I just a rich man, I am also a master...
"It's really hard for him... How did he come up with such a secret way of pretending? If I wasn't smart enough, I probably wouldn't have been able to figure it out."
Zuo Xiaonian obviously heard it too and smiled slightly: "Master Meng's current martial arts attainments should have reached the highest level, right?"
Meng Chentian smiled embarrassedly: "I don't deserve it. In front of Miss Zuo, how can I say whether I am superior or not? I believe you can see at a glance that I am still a long way from breaking through to the high stage of fetal breathing."
He laughed and said, "With my current level, even if there are a hundred of them, it's probably not enough for Miss Zuo to fight alone, right?"
Zuo Xiaonian smiled faintly and said, "Mr. Meng is too modest."
Then he turned around and asked Zuo Xiaoduo: "Did you fight today?"
"There's a fight going on. Li Chenglong has also been promoted to a martial arts master. I'm going to have a big fight with him today. The fight will be so intense that the sky will be dark and the sun and moon will be dim..."
Zuo Xiaoduo perked up and started to brag incessantly.
The dishes came up one by one. Zuo Xiaoduo used chopsticks in his right hand and fork in his left hand. He drank without using his hands. He just lowered his head to pick up the wine glass, tilted his head back, and gulped.
Then he continued to talk incessantly.
He exaggerated the battle between himself and Li Chenglong to the highest degree, describing how fiercely the fight was between the two and how exciting it was, how despicable and shady Li Chenglong was, how he remained calm and composed, how he was able to counter Li Chenglong's moves, how calmly he responded, and how wise he was.
How insidious and vicious Li Chenglong was, and when one plan failed, he would come up with another one, with endless conspiracies and tricks. He responded calmly, fighting from the ground to the tree, from the tree to... another tree, how he used branches and leaves, how he used light, how Li Chenglong set traps, and so on and so forth...
Later, they fought on the martial arts stage, on the playground, and on the martial arts arena...
After the sumptuous dinner, Zuo Xiaoduo hadn't even finished boasting yet, but his belly was already full!
During this meal, Zuo Xiaonian hardly ate anything, at most he just tasted a little.
Especially the "Dark Star Bird" that Meng Chentian "hunted down by himself", he didn't even taste a single bite. He just picked up food for his brother with chopsticks one by one, while listening quietly to the bragging, maintaining a look and gaze of "particular interest" the whole time.
Meng Chentian has been in society for many years and can be said to be knowledgeable.
But during this meal, I didn't find any chance to speak.
Zuo Xiaoduo's mouth was stuffed with food and he was chewing all the time, yet he never stopped bragging!
"Eat slowly, don't choke." Zuo Xiaonian patted Zuo Xiaoduo on the back, and Zuo Xiaoduo promptly revealed a comfortable expression as if he had choked and was relieved by the pat.
After Meng Chentian introduced the Dark Star Bird, he remained silent for the entire night.
Not only was there no chance for him to speak, but he was also not given any chance to show himself.
"I'm full. I'm full."
Zuo Xiaoduo, with his belly sticking out, said sensibly, "I'm done eating. Why don't you and Brother Meng go find someplace else to hang out? I'll go home by myself."
Zuo Xiaonian grabbed his ears and said angrily, "Are you planning to go there again? I'm telling you, I'm here today, so you better stop being naughty! You're not allowed to go anywhere, let's go home together!"
"You're meddling too much! I said I went home on my own. Don't I even have this little credibility?" Zuo Xiaoduo protested loudly.
But Zuo Xiaonian ignored her.
"Brother Meng, thank you for your hospitality. I have to send my brother back. How about we make an appointment later..." Zuo Xiaonian smiled reservedly.
"Okay, let's make an appointment next time... When will Miss Zuo be free? I'll call you next time?"
Zuo Xiaonian said gently and apologetically: "My schedule is really irregular. How about this, when I have time, I will take the initiative to call you."
After saying that, he pulled Zuo Xiaoduo out. Meng Chentian accompanied them all the way. Standing at the gate of Huihuangtian, he watched the brother and sister disappear into the crowd, and then he sighed softly.
give me a call
I never dared to think so even in my dreams. It seems that until now, you haven't even asked for my phone number...
He stood at the gate of Huihuangtian, with bright lights inside and flashing neon lights outside. He kept a smile on his face and did not move for a long time.
After a long time, he let out a breath.
He murmured to himself, "Normal chance, zero."
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(End of this chapter)