The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 363 Gathering Together

"'Fish Flavor' restaurant...we've arrived!"

Ren Xi followed closely behind Ren Qiu, looking at the lavishly decorated restaurant in front of her, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Qin Lang sent out invitations, inviting them to sample the new and exquisite ingredients.

I wonder what it will taste like?

Just then, Ren Xi looked at Ren Qiu, who was hesitating in front of her, and asked, "Dad, why aren't you going in?"

"Hmph." Ren Qiu snorted lightly, a hint of unease on his face. "I wonder if Zhang Qian has arrived yet. I need to think about how to walk in and out in a way that will put me in his place."

Upon hearing this, Ren Xi immediately showed a look of bewilderment, but when she looked at the two figures striding towards the restaurant entrance from the other side, her expression turned strange again.

The visitors were Zhang Qian and his son Zhang Yi.

The other party also saw the father and daughter, and both sides stopped at the same time, creating a tense atmosphere.

"I can't believe you actually had the nerve to come." Ren Qiu snorted. "I thought you wouldn't come if you knew we were coming."

"Why didn't you come?" Zhang Qian raised an eyebrow, his eyes showing a hint of hostility. "My Zhang family isn't something to be ashamed of."

"You're not worthy of letting me miss out on such delicious, rare ingredients!"

“Besides…” Zhang Qian stared at Ren Qiu, then snorted softly after a moment, “Now that you see I’m here, you haven’t turned around and left, have you?”

"I..." Ren Qiu was speechless for a moment, then mumbled, "I'm doing this to give President Su face, since President Su will be coming this time too."

"If you really want to give this old woman some face, then you two families should stop arguing." A voice drifted over, and Su Wanxia, ​​leaning on her cane, walked step by step from the other end of the street.

Behind her followed Qi Bing, who stood ramrod straight, her eyes filled with curiosity as she watched the drama unfold.

Upon seeing Su Wanxia, ​​Zhang Qian and Ren Qiu immediately shut their mouths.

"We were invited here today by our young friend Qin Lang," Su Wanxia said slowly. "He is a great hero who saved the entire Yuehu City."

"You have to give me this much face, right?"

"Let's enjoy the food in peace. As for the rest..." Su Wanxia paused slightly, "you'll find out soon enough."

After saying that, she led Qi Bing step by step into the "Fish Flavor" restaurant.

Zhang Qian and Ren Qiu exchanged a glance. Although they were still somewhat reluctant, they temporarily suppressed their conflict and followed each other into the restaurant.

Qin Lang had already booked the "Fish Flavor" restaurant in advance, leaving only a round table in the very center of the huge restaurant.

At the large round table, an elderly man with white hair and a middle-aged man in a suit were already seated. They were none other than Mr. Xu Chen, the founder of the "Fish Flavor" restaurant, and his son, Mr. Xu Zhe.

A hint of surprise flashed in Ren Qiu's eyes when he saw the father and son.

"Mr. Xu Chen, it's been a long time." He nodded to Xu Chen as he spoke. "It seems you were also among Qin Lang's invitees."

As the owner of Donghu Crab Farm, Ren Qiu often deals with people in the catering industry. Although "Fish Flavor" has never ordered their Yuehu crabs and their menus do not use crabs, he still knows them.

“Yes.” Xu Chen chuckled, a complex look in his eyes. He first looked at Ren Qiu, then at Zhang Qian on the other side, and suddenly sighed deeply.

"Like, really too much like."

Upon hearing Xu Chen's remarks, Ren Qiu and Zhang Qian both showed expressions of doubt, especially the latter, who had never met Xu Chen before.

“Sir,” Zhang Qian couldn’t help but ask, “what you’re describing sounds so similar, what are you referring to?”

He pointed at Ren Qiu with some disbelief.

"You don't mean we look alike, do you?" "Of course not." Xu Chen shook his head speechlessly, "It's just that seeing the two of you is like seeing two old friends of mine."

"You are so much like them."

Upon hearing this, and considering Xu Chen's age, Ren Qiu and Zhang Qian had some guesses in their minds, but they couldn't confirm them yet.

"Please take a seat," Su Wanxia said slowly.

Before coming at his invitation, she had already learned all of Qin Lang's plans and his past from him.

But all of this will only be revealed when Qin Lang appears.

She attended the banquet only as a witness.

Upon hearing this, Ren Qiu and Zhang Qian nodded and sat on either side of Su Wanxia and Qi Bing, clearly separating them.

The room fell silent again until a creaking sound came from the door of the "Fish Flavor" restaurant.

Zheng Chuan pushed open the restaurant door and walked in slowly. After seeing the people sitting at the table, he smiled and said, "It seems I've come at just the right time."

"Old Zheng?" Ren Qiu looked surprised again. "Qin Lang also invited you?"

“Of course.” Zheng Chuan sat down next to Ren Qiu without any airs and said with a smile, “Qin Lang’s new delicacy is fish, and it is said to be a new variety that has never been seen before.”

How could I not come?

As he spoke, he greeted Su Wanxia and Zhang Qian, his gaze finally settling on Xu Chen, his eyes showing a newfound respect.

"You must be Mr. Xu Chen."

"Who are you?" Xu Chen looked bewildered.

Although he didn't have much contact with the Ren and Zhang families, they were, after all, descendants of his senior brothers and sisters, so he would occasionally keep an eye on them.

So he knew both Ren Qiu and Zhang Qian.

But he didn't know anything about this unfamiliar junior in front of him.

“I am someone who has received the grace of Mr. Yue Shan,” Zheng Chuan said softly. “Although Mr. Yue Shan never taught me anything, without him, I would not be who I am today.”

"Yue Shan..." Xu Chen's expression suddenly changed, and his eyes showed a hint of emotion. "Is he alright?"

“I don’t know either.” Zheng Chuan shook his head slightly. “Qin Lang told me about some of the past. If I’m not mistaken, the night I met Mr. Yue Shan was the night he left Yuehu City.”

"As for what happened to him afterward, I don't know."

"Never mind." Hearing this, Xu Chen's eyes dimmed slightly, but when he looked at Zheng Chuan again, his eyes showed more affection. "No matter what, you are his junior."

"Old Zheng, who is this Mr. Yue Shan you mentioned?" Zhang Qian couldn't help but ask.

Zheng Chuan spoke softly, "Mr. Yue Shan is..."

Before he could finish speaking, a shout rang out from the kitchen.

"The food's served!"

Cao Dongdong, acting as a waiter, excitedly carried two plates of dishes out of the kitchen, followed by Zhao Qian, Zuo Ge, and Fatima, who were also carrying dishes.

As the dishes were served, a rich aroma of delicious food wafted through the air, quickly enveloping the large restaurant and drawing everyone's attention.

(End of this chapter)