"Guest first is the rule of our restaurant. There are seven Guests in total, right?"
Seeing the banknotes in Link's hand, Patty's smile grew even warmer.
After receiving an accurate answer regarding the number of people, Patty, who used to be a fierce pirate and now worked as a Mr. Chef with Zeff, greeted them enthusiastically,
"Please follow me, everyone, and see if there are any dishes that suit your appetite..."
The seven people sat around a large round table, and Patty enthusiastically served tea.
"Esteemed Guests, our signature dishes and today's specials include a Rainbow Salmon Sashimi Platter from the Doraben Sea, Pan-Fried Elephant Abalone, Grilled Longilukiana Saury, Sicari Lentils with Donkorcon Ostrich Sterile Eggs, and Capra Mantis Shrimp Tempura, as well as Ducardine Crab Roe Meatballs..."
Patty was there, showing off his eloquence, talking non-stop, and tirelessly promoting the dishes.
Hmm, it felt very much like the rapid-fire menu recitation of a certain comedy troupe.
And hearing him say that, the prices of these dishes were definitely not just expensive!
Just as Patty finished speaking, a passionate voice suddenly sounded from the side:
"We also have fresh coconut jelly made from the special coconuts of Krol Island, which just arrived today! It has excellent effects on skin conditioning!!!"
Hearing these words, Patty's eye twitched involuntarily, seemingly quite annoyed.
"For a beautiful lady like you to dine at our restaurant, it is truly our honor, it brings us immense glory!!!"
The man in the black suit, seemingly a gentleman, looked at Nami with deep affection flowing from his one visible eye beneath his blonde hair, a look of complete infatuation.
Nami, however, ignored him and looked at the prices on the menu, her eyebrows twitching continuously.
This was truly not just expensive!
"Hey, Sanji!!!"
Patty, well aware of the other's flaw, couldn't help but roll his eyes, "I'm the one in charge of taking orders now, you go do whatever you're supposed to do!!!"
He said irritably, "Your next job is to prepare the Guests' meals and serve them perfectly!!!"
But Sanji, who was called out by Patty, acted as if he didn't exist, continuing to gaze infatuatedly at Nami.
"Hmm?"
Patty raised an eyebrow, about to scold him.
"Is he in charge of our food?"
Link sipped his tea and pointed his chin at the blonde kappa.
"Yes, esteemed Guest, don't let his idiotic and unreliable appearance fool you; he is actually our ship's Sous Chef, and his skills are beyond reproach."
Patty immediately changed his demeanor towards Link and the others, rubbing his hands and fawning.
While answering, he didn't forget to sneak in a couple of insults towards Sanji.
"He's making it?"
Zoro was also stroking his chin, "Are his skills alright?"
He didn't know why, but he found something about that blonde curly-browed fellow unsettling.
"Please do not doubt my basic skills as a Mr. Chef, sir."
Hearing his culinary skills questioned, the perverted kappa Sanji instantly snapped back to attention and looked at Zoro with a slightly serious expression.
That green, seaweed-like hair also bothered him somewhat.
Between the two, unspoken sparks seemed to be clashing in the air.
"You cannot be rude to Guests!!!"
Seeing this, Patty immediately stepped forward and pushed Sanji away, while smiling at Link and the others with a sudden change of expression, "Guests, your dishes—"
"Just bring what you just said?"
Link, who held the financial power and thus the most ordering authority, placed the order under the expectant gazes of the others.
"Yay!!!"
Usopp and Luffy cheered, and the two subordinates Johnny and Joseph were also excited, while Nami's heart was twitching.
All those expensive dishes, the Beri spent, were all her future money!!!
As for Link, a faint smile played on his lips.
He himself had coveted the many delicacies of the pirate world for a long time!
Soon, with Beri leading the way, perhaps Sanji wanted to show off in front of Nami. Before long, dazzling dishes, emitting an appetizing aroma, were brought to the table.
"Alright, esteemed Guests, your dishes are all here. This is a complimentary bottle of champagne from our restaurant. We wish you a pleasant meal!!!"
Patty, being very tactful, served a glass of champagne, then retreated with a fawning smile.
"Let's eat!!!"
Luffy, who had been waiting impatiently, immediately let out a howl, stretched out his arm, and grabbed the ostrich egg from in front of Joseph to his own side.
The others also picked up their chopsticks.
"Delicious!!!"
After putting a crab meat Patty into his mouth, Link's eyes immediately lit up, and he exclaimed in praise.
The fresh and tender flavor of the crab meat burst and spread in his mouth; the taste was truly beyond words!
The sounds on the table suddenly fell silent, with only appreciative murmurs for the delicious food.
"How is it? How does it taste?"
Sanji wiped his hands with a towel and walked over with a cool expression.
"Can it still satisfy your tastes, and does it suit this lady's palate?"
He first raised an eyebrow at Zoro, then, when facing Nami, his attitude quickly did a complete 180-degree turn, his tone gentle, sounding so syrupy it gave people goosebumps.