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After reading it, Su Qingxue couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"These names have absolutely nothing to do with the dishes: Whispers of the Twilight Coast, Pastoral Poems of Cloud Walks, Starry Sky Glass... Luckily, there are pictures, otherwise who could guess what they are?"

As she spoke, Su Qingxue flipped the menu over and showed it to Chen Yuan.

"Look at this Twilight Coast, the picture shows a steak, along with some asparagus and cherry tomatoes and stuff."

"This pastoral salad is basically made with quinoa, and this looks like avocado. What's that yellow thing next to it? Pumpkin or sweet potato?"

The two of them looked at the pictures while ordering food.

Finally, we ordered two steaks, a salad, a cream soup, and a dessert.

After chatting for a while, the dishes were served.

It has to be said that this store has done an excellent job in terms of creating a great atmosphere.

When the steak was served.

The plate is dark gray, with the steak in the center, garnished with edible gold leaf, and then dry ice is added around the steak.

This whole sequence of events doesn't look like a coastline in the twilight; it looks like a coastline shrouded in fog.

It's great for taking photos and videos, though.

Another thing was that when the dessert was served, the waiter took a small glass bottle containing dried rose petals, and with a flick of his wrist, the petals fell onto the dessert.

Chen Yuan approached the lesson with a learning attitude, so he took it very seriously.

Besides observing how the dishes created the atmosphere, he also noticed a detail: no wonder they hired so many handsome men and beautiful women as waiters.

If you were to do this on an overweight elderly person, it would look rather out of place.

This must be one of the ways to attract people.

Su Qingxue was quite happy and took out her phone to take several photos.

"No wonder this store is so popular. I think it's perfect for taking photos to post on WeChat Moments or shooting videos, and the visual effects are really eye-catching."

Chen Yuan nodded: "Are you done filming? We can eat now that we're done."

He cut off a piece of steak, smelled it, and noticed the aroma of caramelization and a faint smoky scent.

But upon closer inspection, the smoky flavor seemed a bit too uniform, unlike the layered texture of flavor found in freshly grilled dishes.

He frowned slightly and swallowed what was in his mouth.

"What's wrong? Is it not good?" Su Qingxue asked softly when she saw his expression.

Chen Yuan shook his head: "You try it."

Su Qingxue also took a bite and found the taste a bit strange.

Chen Yuan ate a few more bites and then came to a conclusion.

"This steak seems to have been freshly grilled, but the texture of the meat inside is a bit strange, and the fibrous texture is not quite right."

"It's a bit like a semi-finished product that's marinated, frozen, and delivered from a central kitchen; the shop just opens it up and fries it. But overall, the taste is pretty good; you really can't tell the difference unless you're really paying attention."

Su Qingxue took a bite of the bright green asparagus next to her.

"This asparagus seems to be frozen too. It doesn't have the original sweet taste of asparagus. It's like it was blanched and then chilled to keep it fresh."

Then Su Qingxue took another bite of the salad.

"This quinoa is delicious, but the texture is a bit soft. It doesn't feel like it was freshly cooked; it must have been cooked in advance and refrigerated."

After tasting it, Chen Yuan confirmed this claim, but also provided an explanation to the shop owner.

"However, things like this usually need to be prepared in advance, otherwise, it's easy for problems to occur when cooking them fresh."

Su Qingxue added, "The avocado is quite fresh, and the sauce tastes alright too. I wonder if it was delivered from the central kitchen along with the avocado."

The two ate while chatting casually, their voices low, like the murmurs of a typical couple eating together.

"You know, the name is so fancy, the ceremony is so elaborate, and the price isn't cheap, but the food is only semi-prepared, it's a bit careless." Chen Yuan said calmly, cutting his steak, without a hint of sarcasm.

Su Qingxue nodded in agreement: "The key issue is that the price is unreasonable. A steak costs 188 yuan, and it's not even made to order. It feels a bit like a rip-off."

Su Qingxue took another sip of the mushroom soup, and now she could finally draw a conclusion with certainty.

"The umami flavor of this soup is a bit too strong, like it has been made with concentrated stock cubes. And I feel like I've had this kind of mushroom soup somewhere before, so I suspect it's also a pre-made dish from 7-Eleven."

"However, their food presentation is really thoughtful and perfect for taking pictures."

Chen Yuan smiled and said nothing more.

He picked up a piece of asparagus, dipped it in the sauce, and then slowly chewed it.

The piano music playing softly in the shop was soothing, and the scenery outside the window was also delightful.

This store sells an experiential atmosphere where you can take a great photo with just a snap.

As for the taste, that's a matter of personal opinion.

The two of them spoke in a low voice, because with several tables between them and the piano music playing in the shop, no one else could hear them.

Little did they know that the male waiter serving them had very sharp eyes and ears.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to clear the empty plate, he lingered for two extra seconds, overhearing the crucial conversation between the two of them.

I heard the words "semi-finished product" very clearly, especially.

He showed no sign of anything amiss on his face, and simply strode quickly toward the kitchen.

The kitchen door curtain was lifted, revealing a tall woman in her early thirties. She wore a well-tailored black uniform skirt, a burgundy silk scarf around her neck, and had fair skin. She was checking today's purchase order in front of the refrigerated display case.

This person is the store manager, Lin Wanwan.

Her long hair was pulled back, with a few stray strands falling beside her ears. Her eyebrows and eyes were delicate, with upturned corners, giving her a mature charm even when she wasn't smiling.

"Remember to order two more boxes of mushrooms tomorrow."

"Also, the blueberry jam for that mousse is almost gone. Remember to stock up on some more, as this blueberry mousse is selling very well lately."

"Remember to thaw this tomorrow, don't make it like today, taking it out so late, causing the first few tables to wait a long time. That was a mistake on your part, understand?"

The waiter didn't dare to disturb her. After Lin Wanwan finished giving her instructions, he went over and told her what had just been said.

Lin Wanwan frowned instantly and closed the tablet.

"What does this mean? Are they here to cause trouble?"

Without asking any further questions, she placed the tablet on the control panel and turned to walk outside.

The high heels clicked loudly on the ground.

Instead of going forward directly, she hid to the side and observed quietly.

With the waiter's prompting, she spotted the perfect couple by the window.

"Hmm...wait, why does this guy look so familiar?"