Xiao Lu led the pair to a table in the main hall. Grinning, he asked, "What can I get for you two? We have Red-Braised Lion's Head Meatballs, Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish, Boiled Shredded Tofu, Tofu Pottage, Three-Set Duck, crystal pork aspic…"
After Xiao Lu reeled off the long list of dishes, the middle-aged man smiled again. "This young waiter is certainly sharp."
He ordered a few dishes, and Xiao Lu headed to the kitchen.
Xing'er took a deep breath to steel herself, then walked over to pour tea for the guests.
Gu Fei watched with a gentle smile.
The man chuckled again. "Your establishment is certainly peculiar. A young lady for a Shopkeeper, and another young lady for a waitress."
Xing'er grew a little nervous but did her best to maintain her smile. "Actually, girls make for better servers. We're more meticulous."
The customer simply smiled, offering no comment.
In the time it took to drink a cup of tea, the food was ready from the kitchen.
