Before Senzaemon could answer, Chitawara Natsume, a regular customer, spoke up first. She said, "Don't some of your dishes require advance reservations? We're here now precisely to reserve those dishes."
To prevent Liu Ming from objecting, she continued, "It's not even evening business hours yet, so you can't say you can't take reservations. I've specifically pushed off a lot of work just to be able to dine here."
"Oh, I see. What would you like to eat then?" Liu Ming nodded, agreeing readily.
Chitawara Natsume's face lit up with joy, and she asked expectantly, "How many items are on the special menu now? If there's only one, then we'll each have a portion. If you have new dishes, of course, we'd like to try them."
"There are four dishes on the special menu now, but you can forget about Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. There are three remaining, do you want all of them?" Liu Ming said calmly.
Chitawara Natsume couldn't help but swallow, saying directly, "Of course, I want all three."
"You know the rules, a fifty thousand deposit."
"Don't worry, I know the rules. Forget the deposit, I'll pay the full amount directly," Chitawara Natsume said cheerfully, pulling out a black card.
"Alright, that works. Fifty-five thousand in total." Liu Ming took the black card, went to the cashier, swiped for fifty-five thousand directly, and then handed it to Chitawara Natsume for her signature.
Chitawara Natsume glanced at it twice before signing her name without hesitation.
Erina couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. Wasn't Chitawara Natsume's behavior a bit too exaggerated? Given her status, it was impossible that she hadn't eaten delicious food before.
And for only three dishes to cost fifty-five thousand, that was too exorbitant, wasn't it?
After all this was done, Senzaemon and the others didn't plan to leave. Instead, they found an empty table and sat down, seemingly intending to wait there until the restaurant opened.
Liu Ming glanced at the three of them, then left a pot of tea before deciding to leave them be.
"Hey, what were the names of those three dishes just now?" Seeing Liu Ming about to leave, Erina could no longer hold back and asked.
Liu Ming paused, then grinned, "One tofu, one Spring roll, one bean sprout."
"If Miss Erina isn't used to it, then don't eat it. After all, they are just some low-grade, common ingredients. Don't defile your God Tongue."
Erina glared at Liu Ming furiously. He was doing this on purpose, absolutely on purpose.
Chitawara Natsume also noticed by then that these two seemed to be at odds. She couldn't help but look at Senzaemon.
Senzaemon, however, was quite calm, even taking a leisurely sip from the cup on the table.
After Liu Ming returned to the second floor, he found Miyu secretly making a phone call in the hallway.
But, if she was just making a call, why was she being so secretive and sneaky? He couldn't help but curiously lean closer.
"Hello, is that Anko? Remember to come for dinner tonight. Yes, yes, someone ordered special dishes today, and knowing Xiao Ming's habits, he'll definitely make a few extra portions."
"Mm, you're right. We're in for a treat tonight, so come early. Alright, I won't say more, or it'll be trouble if Xiao Ming finds out."
"Ah, it's all Sister Xiaoyu's fault. If she hadn't gotten carried away and spilled the beans, would I need to make a phone call so secretly?"
Miyu hung up the phone, secretly sighing in relief. But when she turned around, she bumped into Liu Ming, who had a dark expression on his face.
"Uh~" Miyu instantly froze.
Liu Ming held his face in his hands, staring at her with cold eyes.
Miyu felt a bitter taste in her mouth. She should have just gone back to her room to make the call. Now, she was caught red-handed.
Her eyes darted around, then her expression suddenly changed dramatically. She pointed behind Liu Ming and shouted, "Xiao Hina, watch out!"
Liu Ming turned his head upon hearing this, but there was no one behind him. By the time he turned back, Miyu's figure was already gone from in front of him.
He even faintly heard Miyu's loud shouts, "Sister, help! Xiao Ming is going to use domestic violence on me!"
Liu Ming was instantly speechless. Miyu, that mischievous imp, really dared to say anything. Grandma Doma, Teacher Yamamoto, and the others hadn't left yet, after all.
With Miyu causing such a ruckus, what image did he have left?
Sora, of course, wouldn't take this seriously. After all, they had been together for so long; she knew what kind of person Liu Ming was.
However, she was a bit curious as to what Miyu had done to make her run away.
"Miyu, did you cause trouble again?" Sora asked.
"How could I?" Miyu certainly wouldn't admit it.
"Really?"
Miyu paused, then had no choice but to explain what happened.
"Oh, you~" Sora gave her a look.
"Hehe, don't worry, Xiao Ming isn't that petty," Miyu also recovered, showing no trace of her previous fear.
"There's good food tonight?" Xiao Anzu and the others, who were playing nearby, instantly had their eyes light up, and they all ran to Miyu's side.
"Hehe," Miyu chuckled proudly. After turning around and not seeing Liu Ming, she confidently continued, "It's a hundred times better than what we ate today!"
"One-one hundred times!" Xiao Anzu couldn't help but stretch out her fingers, but no matter how she counted, she couldn't reach the number one hundred.
Xiao Mei and Xiao Dong couldn't help but swallow.
The three exchanged glances and quickly ran to Teacher Yamamoto's side.
"Teacher Yamamoto, why don't we stay for dinner before we leave?" Xiao Anzu asked expectantly.
"Yes, Teacher Yamamoto, it's rare for us to come and play with Xiao Hina today, how can we leave so soon?" Xiao Dong also helped persuade her.
"Teacher~" Xiao Mei didn't say anything, but her pitiful look made one want to agree to her request.
Teacher Yamamoto blinked. She had heard their conversation just now. As a food lover, she naturally wanted to stay. However, as a teacher, she also had to ensure the safety of her students.
Liu Ming's place was a restaurant, and they usually started dining after business hours. After everyone finished eating, it would probably be very late, and returning home at that time would worry the children's families.
At this moment, Liu Ming walked over.
He first gently ruffled the heads of the three children, then said to Teacher Yamamoto, "First, call their parents and tell them that after dinner tonight, I will personally drive you all home."
"Hooray!" Xiao Anzu immediately cheered happily, and the others also raised their hands in celebration.
"Hooray!"
"Hooray!"