The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

As a private room that received special attention from the manager, one exquisite Western dish after another was served within twenty minutes.

The Italian meat sauce pasta is coated in a thick sauce, the French-style baked snails gleam with golden oil, the Caesar salad is fresh and crisp, the black truffle mushroom soup has a rich aroma, and there are also pan-fried foie gras, tiramisu... a table full of dishes that dazzles the eye.

The most attention-grabbing items were the two well-done filet mignons, which were personally served by the manager.

He stood beside the two of them, his back ramrod straight, his eyes fixed on Xu Nian and Xu Xi, nervously awaiting their evaluation.

Xu Nian carefully cut off a piece of steak, picked it up with a fork, put it in her mouth, savored it, and showed an approving look.

The moment you bite into it, the crispy outer skin cracks open, revealing tender and juicy meat inside.

Although it was well-done, the meat was not dry at all.

The rich aroma of caramel spreads from the tip of the tongue to the throat, and even after swallowing, the fragrance lingers in the mouth.

"Excellent! This tastes absolutely wonderful!" He put down his knife and fork, praising it enthusiastically.

Hearing this, the manager breathed a long sigh of relief.

Xu Xi casually forked a piece of sweet and sour boneless fish, put it in his mouth and chewed slowly. He looked up and waved to the manager: "Go out first, I'll call you if I need anything."

"Yes, ma'am." The manager bowed slightly and left the private room with light steps.

Xu Nian wiped the steak sauce from the corner of her mouth, put down her napkin, and suddenly remembered something, looking at Xu Xi with a puzzled expression.

"By the way, where's Young Master Zoro? He's been in the bathroom for almost half an hour, why isn't he back yet? Could it be that he ate too much raw meat and got an upset stomach?"

After finishing the fish in his mouth, Xu Xi picked up his phone and glanced at it, muttering under his breath, "He messaged me saying he had something urgent and left early."

"Huh?" Xu Nian's heart skipped a beat. She glanced instinctively at the table laden with delicious food, her voice filled with worry. "What about the money for this meal? Did Zoro just run away because he couldn't bear to treat us?"

"Don't worry, Zoro said that the cost of our private room will be on his tab."

Xu Xi glanced at his face, which looked like he was distressed about the money, rolled her eyes at him, and scolded him reproachfully.

Even if he defaults on the debt, it's not like I can't afford to pay.

Xu Nian scratched her head, chuckled twice, and the worry on her face instantly disappeared: "If someone is treating, that's naturally the best."

Upon learning that he didn't have to pay out of pocket, he was completely relieved, picked up his knife and fork, and began to enjoy the food on the table again.

He had never eaten such authentic Western food in China. Every bite was novel, and he ate each dish with great care, as if he were treasuring a rare delicacy.

Indeed, only food made by foreigners in foreign lands tastes the best.

"Speaking of which, that young master Zoro is really a good person." He mumbled indistinctly, his mouth full of meat.

"You think I bought you off with just one meal?" Xu Xi said irritably.

"Haha, not really."

Xu Nian chuckled awkwardly, swallowed the meat in her mouth, and said seriously.

"I just think it's quite interesting that he knows he has no chance with you and won't get anything out of you, yet he's still willing to treat us to food and drinks for free."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xi's tightly pursed lips finally broke free, a smile appearing in his cool eyes. His eyes narrowed slightly, forming crescent moons.

"Little Flame, try this, it tastes amazing." Xu Nian cut off a piece of tiramisu and placed it in front of Xu Xi.

This stuff is sweeter than cake, and the texture is even smoother. He guessed that Xu Xi, being a sweet tooth, would definitely love it.

Ke Xu picked up the small spoon, took only two small bites, and then put the spoon down.

"Why aren't you eating?" Xu Nian asked in confusion.

Xu Xi picked up a napkin and wiped the corner of his mouth, his tone indifferent.

"I ate so much of that food in North America a few years ago that I was already tired of it."

"Western desserts are too high in sugar, and their flavor relies entirely on sweetness. They become cloying after a while, unlike Chinese desserts which are delicate and palatable."

"I see." Xu Nian nodded thoughtfully.

No wonder Xu Xi could never get enough of the sweet and sour dishes he made at home, such as sweet and sour fish and sweet and sour pork, but he wasn't very interested in the desserts he bought from outside.

"You eat, don't worry about me." Xu Xi poured a glass of grape juice and took a small sip.

Seeing this, Xu Nian stopped being polite, picked up her knife and fork again, and began to devour the dishes on the table.

Although Xu Xi was tired of the food, it was his first time eating it, and he found everything novel. Besides, it was free, so why not take advantage of it?

Xu Xi sat quietly to the side, silently cutting the steak into small pieces for him.

After cutting it, she tilted her little head, propped her chin on one hand, and wiggled her little feet under the table, quietly watching him wolf down his food. Every now and then, she would reach out and touch his head and wipe the sauce off his face.

She's like an older sister taking care of her younger brother who hasn't grown up yet, feeding him.

In no time, Xu Nian had devoured all the dishes on the table, leaving only empty plates.

He wiped his mouth with a hint of disappointment, still somewhat unsatisfied: "The portions of food these foreigners serve are so small. A serving of noodles is less than a single chopstick's bite. How do they usually have enough to eat?"

"Aren't you full?" Xu Xi asked, looking up.

Xu Nian nodded.

This table is laden with dishes, which looks like a lot, but in reality, most of it is just for decoration, and there's not much that you can actually eat.

Xu Xi smiled and pressed the service bell.

A short while later, the manager respectfully welcomed him in.

"Bring another round of all the dishes." Xu Xi paused, then, remembering how Xu Nian had wolfed down her steak earlier, added, "And three more well-done filet mignons."

"As you wish, madam."

The manager quickly agreed and turned to leave the private room.

After the manager left, Xu Nian looked at the girl beside her and asked, "Isn't it a bit inappropriate to order so much?"

After all, this meal was paid for by Prince Zoro, and he felt that it was somewhat impolite.

Xu Xi burst out laughing.

"Don't worry, the wealth of the Soron Group, though not even a fraction of mine, is still one of the major giants in North America."

"Don't even mention these few dishes. Even if you eat hundreds more steaks, it's just like a mosquito bite on his wallet, not worth mentioning."

She affectionately ruffled the man's hair. "It's perfect timing since he's treating, so you can eat your fill. It'll save you from always starving yourself and being so stingy with your money."

Xu Nian smiled shyly and scratched the back of her head embarrassedly.

If it were him spending money, even if he had more money than he could spend, he would never dare to squander it like that.

But what if Zoro, who has ulterior motives towards Xu Xi, were to invite him to dinner...?

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