Yue Niang, afraid they would start arguing, quickly picked up the teapot. She refilled their cups as she tried to change the subject.
"What would you like to eat? I just saw another table order the pickled fish, and it looked delicious. Should we get some too?"
Hearing there was good food, Hua Manman's ears perked up, but her expression remained tense.
"I'm fine with whatever."
Li Ji indicated he had no preference.
Yue Niang beckoned a waiter over and asked about the house specialties.
The waiter smoothly reeled off a long list of dishes, making Hua Manman's mouth water.
She declared without hesitation.
"Bring us one of all your famous dishes."
'Besides, there were a lot of them, so they weren't worried about finishing it all.'
The waiter beamed. "Right away! I'll have the chef get started. Please wait just a moment."
While they waited for their dishes, the waiter brought them some sunflower seeds, peanuts, and house-made pickled vegetables, all complimentary.
