A Bite of Douluo Continent

"This kid is quite the ladies' man."

Seemingly mistaking Coco for having some other relationship with the two twin girls, the man smiled slightly and teased them softly.

Then, he casually glanced at the other diners in line, his gaze suddenly sharpening.

"This is... His Majesty Buddha's Hand?"

At the front of the group, Tang Qianqiu turned his head slightly, his eyes casually sweeping in the direction of the man in the straw hat, a hint of warning in his gaze, before he looked away.

Meeting Tang Qianqiu's gaze, the man became more serious and bowed slightly in a distant greeting.

This senior colleague actually waited in line for a restaurant to open?

This restaurant seems to be quite unusual.

But what is the relationship between this restaurant and that kid?

The man's gaze swept over the diners in line again, and he soon spotted another familiar face.

"That's... Tong Hua? It's been over ten years, she's grown so much!"

The man in the straw hat smiled more broadly. Although he had many complaints about his father, he had once held the child in his arms.

However... we can't let him know we're back yet.

His gaze swept around the group again, and after finding no other familiar figures, the man in the straw hat turned his attention back to Coco, a hint of warmth flashing in his eyes.

Although he couldn't be sure if the kid's identity was as he thought, he was at least 70% certain.

It's just a pity that his eye color isn't quite right.

Could it be that the martial soul has mutated?

The man in the straw hat thought quickly and appeared at the very back of the queue in front of the store.

Anyway, that kid is probably waiting for this restaurant to open, so he won't leave the vicinity.

At this point, he also became somewhat interested in the restaurant.

This restaurant must be quite extraordinary to attract the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire and the Tang Sect Master to dine here.

Try it.

Over the years, he lived and ate with the soldiers in the army. He wasn't upset, but he did miss out on his cravings.

He was quite the gourmand back then.

...

The Qin sisters were quite surprised to see Keke; they had assumed she was waiting for them at the shop.

After all, he was different from the two of them; he lived in the shop.

However, what surprised the two even more was the change in Keke.

Although Keke's features were still as delicate as before, she had a more mature look, and her height had increased by almost two heads. Originally, she was about the same height as the Qin sisters, but overnight she grew to nearly 1.9 meters tall.

It's as if I've grown four or five years older overnight.

So Keke had no choice but to explain his situation to the two girls in detail once again. However, he did not explain what his martial soul was, and the two girls did not ask.

The two girls were quite receptive. After all, many people in Douluo Continent experience changes in their bodies due to changes in their martial souls. Although such a situation is rare, it's not entirely incomprehensible.

After accepting the completely transformed Keke, the three of them chatted quietly.

"Hey, look over there, that's His Highness the First Prince." Qin Yue whispered, secretly pointing to someone in the group.

The eldest prince…

Coco was stunned.

In the past, he might have looked at the other person with awe, but now, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the other person should be considered his cousin.

He slowly turned his head, wanting to see the person who might be his cousin.

Dai Tonghua was dressed in a magnificent prince's robe, with his hands behind his back and his eyes slightly closed, giving off an unapproachable air. Although he did not cut in line, his face was full of arrogance.

Behind him followed two servants who bowed slightly. Even the clothes the servants wore were much more luxurious than the new clothes Coco had just bought for him.

Is this... the eldest prince?

Looking at that face that seemed somewhat similar to her own, Keke's expression became more complicated.

Strictly speaking, this wasn't the first time he'd seen the other person; the last time was that night when the eldest prince first appeared at the Cold Food Festival.

However, he was too afraid to look the other person in the eye, fearing that he would be beaten by the two servants behind him, so he could only humbly lower his head.

"Huh? Keke, you look a bit like the First Prince." Qin Yue noticed this as well and smiled as she spoke in a low voice.

Qin Yao quickly pulled her younger sister away from talking nonsense.

Such words cannot be spoken carelessly; if the Crown Prince takes them seriously, it would be a serious offense against the royal family.

Qin Yue realized she had spoken out of turn, so she immediately covered her mouth, her big eyes darting left and right, making her look exceptionally cute.

Keke glanced at Qin Yue, a smile appearing on her face. "It's just a coincidence."

He is a little beggar named Keke, and his surname is not Dai.

Is not it?

Chapter 207 A Warm Feeling

The three didn't have to wait long. Qi Han quickly opened the shop door and closed it after they entered.

The man in the straw hat who had been watching Keke closely in the line outside raised an eyebrow, somewhat puzzled.

Why did the three of them go in first?

After finishing their work lunch, everyone put away their bowls and chopsticks, took their places, and prepared to start a new day of business.

As Qin Yue opened the shop door, the already impatient diners rushed in and found seats. Those at the back of the line were told by Qin Yue that the restaurant was full and they would have to wait a moment. They sighed in despair and vowed to come earlier next time.

The man wearing the straw hat was lucky. Because he came with Keke, he had plenty of time to queue and there were seats available when he entered the store, so he didn't have to wait any longer.

Looking at the bustling atmosphere inside the store, where every seat was occupied, the man nodded to himself and then found an empty seat to sit down.

His gaze first swept across the dining area, finally settling on Keke, who was already dressed in her work clothes.

Is this kid working as a waiter?

He then understood why Keke was different from the other diners.

Following Keke's figure with his gaze, the man watched him awkwardly ask the guests what food they wanted and write it down in his notebook, and a sense of joy welled up in his heart.

That's good. Although it's not a fortune, it's enough for me to support myself.

This situation is much better than the man had expected.

He suddenly felt an urgent need to know what the restaurant where Keke worked was like, so he began to carefully examine the surrounding environment.

The more he looked, the more amazed he became.

The interior decoration is not complicated or gorgeous. The simple patterns and textures give people a relaxing feeling and experience. On the side facing the street, the entire floor-to-ceiling window captures a lot of sunlight and pours it into this small and cozy environment, making the interior exceptionally bright.

It's a really great design.

He nodded silently, feeling a little more favorably disposed toward the restaurant.

He then noticed that one wall was different from the others; it was covered with different wooden signs, each bearing the name and price of a dish.

After he carefully examined the price, his face, hidden by his straw hat, twitched involuntarily.

This price... is it for real?

I haven't been to Xingluo City for over a decade. Have prices gotten this high already?

Watching the other diners order food with nonchalant expressions, seemingly unconcerned about the cost, the man touched his wallet and fell into self-doubt.

Fortunately, I brought a lot of money with me, so I should be able to afford a meal.

This relieved the man, but also left him with a strange feeling.

This is the first time in his life he's worried about not being able to pay for a meal.

"Hello, sir/madam, what would you like to order?"

A girl's voice snapped the man out of his thoughts. He turned his head slightly and saw that the girl was one of the two girls who had been talking to Keke at the store entrance earlier.

As for the other girl, she doesn't seem to be here.

The man smiled. "I'd like to ask, are you and that boy both waiters at this restaurant?" As he spoke, the man pointed to Coco not far away.

"You mean Keke? Yes, he and I are both waiters."

“Hehe…” the man murmured softly.

Is that kid's name Keke?

"Then, can I ask that waitress named Keke to help me take my order?" The man sat up a little straighter, his elbows resting on the table, and his eyes showed a hint of nervousness.

"This..." Qin Yue was both amused and exasperated.

Was I being rejected?

"You've misunderstood. I just met him once before and wanted to say hello," the man explained, seeing Qin Yue's strange expression.

It turned out to be the case.

Qin Yue smiled knowingly, "Then please wait a moment, I'll go and call him over."

"Hehe, a customer specifically asked you to order food."

Keke had just finished recording the orders of a table of diners when Qin Yue patted him on the shoulder, and then he heard these words.

He subconsciously turned his head, and his gaze followed the direction Qin Yue was pointing. His pupils contracted slightly.

Was that... the man wearing the straw hat I met this morning?

Why did he specifically ask me to order the food?

Thinking of the man's strong, iron-like hands, Keke couldn't help but look troubled.

"What's wrong? Do you have some kind of conflict with that customer?" Qin Yue noticed the conflicted look on Ke Ke's face. "Then why don't I go instead?"