Little Grown-Up

"Manager, the customer wants to order fifty servings of pork chops, larger and more generous, half spicy and half not spicy, ten desserts, and six servings of Mercure Pudding. I'm a little worried that the customer won't be able to finish them. What should we do?"

The waiter spoke worriedly to the young restaurant manager.

"Fifty servings? Maybe the customer has a big appetite. Just make it. As long as we have enough money, we can feed the food waste to the cats in the backyard."

The young manager waved and continued cooking.

"Yes, manager."

Seeing the manager nod, the waiter breathed a sigh of relief and began serving dishes to other tables.

While Li Yan leisurely waited for her food, the restaurant door opened again, and new guests entered— Duncan and his teammates.

"Oh wow, what a coincidence! Duncan, Laufen, Lihita, want to come eat with us?"

Upon seeing Laufen bun hairstyle, Li Yan waved enthusiastically. After all, compared to Übel, Laufen was so well-behaved, like a quiet and obedient daughter.

"Oh, it's you guys again."

Lihita sighed helplessly. Duncan had suddenly approached her and taken her out for a meal, and then she even ran into Li Yan and the others while having a meal. It was really annoying.

Let's eat together, it'll be just right if there are more people.

Duncan squinted and led his teammates over. He was full of curiosity about Li Yan, after all, the other party was the young master who called himself Teacher Macht was just his butler.

Laufen blinked as she ate her donut. She still had a bit of a good impression of Li Yan, who had been patting her head throughout the exam, after all, he had helped her pass her first exam.

As all the steaks were placed on the table, Duncan's eyes widened slightly. Was this amount of food really something a normal person could finish? No wonder he invited them to eat together; the portions were shockingly large.

"If it's not enough, you can order a little more, Duncan."

Li Yan picked up her knife and fork and ate her steak with the elegance of Noble.

Seeing the delicious steak served, Frieren swallowed hard. She had been craving this taste too. She immediately started eating, but after carefully tasting it, she felt a little disappointed. Although the taste was as good as ever, it wasn't the same as before. The owner had said he would preserve the taste forever.

After a brief moment of disappointment, Frieren began her conquest of meat patties. As a healthy and adorable Elf, she needed to replenish a great deal of energy.

"It's really delicious, Godfather."

Fern couldn't help but admire the delicious pork chops on the table. They had a fruity aroma, were fatty but not greasy, and the juicy meat made one's mouth water with every bite. They were not spicy but refreshing. Of course, the pork chops with chili sauce were even more unique. The numbing and spicy sensation exploded on the taste buds with every bite, making them irresistible.

Moreover, the fruitwood-roasted ribs exude a unique aroma. The first bite reveals the tender and juicy meat, with the aroma of the fruitwood permeating every fiber of the ribs, giving them a unique sweetness that blends perfectly with the meat's natural flavor, creating an unforgettable taste.

During chewing, the steak offers a rich and varied texture. The fruitwood roasting creates a golden and crispy outer layer, making it crunchy, while the inside remains tender and smooth. Every bite allows you to experience the delicate texture and elasticity of the steak, accompanied by the aroma of fruitwood.

In addition, the fruitwood-grilled ribs have a subtle fruity aroma, a unique flavor that gives a refreshing feeling, contrasting sharply with the greasiness of traditional grilled meats. It adds layers of flavor to the ribs, achieving a perfect balance between richness and lightness on the palate.

Overall, it's almost a perfect score.

"Eat more if it's delicious."

Li Yan gently stroked Fern's head. The Giant Piranha Plant- shaped head was exceptionally soft, feeling like silk, very smooth. Lu Xun once said that one day, everyone would control the Giant Piranha Plant.

"Duncan, this pudding is mine."

Seeing Duncan about to eat the pudding, Frieren spoke up to stop him. It was her favorite food, and Duncan was actually trying to eat it; it was simply outrageous.

"Duncan, you're so old now, don't fight with little girls for pudding."

Uncle Lihita, who was in the same group, ate his steak while talking, with a smile on his face.

"Lihita, shut your mouth. So what if I like pudding?"

Duncan glared at Lihita, who was gossiping, and called the waiter over, ordering ten puddings.

After successfully finishing all the food, Duncan was somewhat impressed. He looked at Frieren's location with a hint of surprise, not expecting the Elf to have such a large appetite. Her small body could hold so much food. In total, Frieren ate more than twenty plates of meat chops and several dessert puddings.

"I'm full! Satisfied!"

Frieren stretched lazily, then turned and lay down on Fern's lap to rest.

"Lady Frieren, you shouldn't lie down after eating, it's bad for digestion."

Fern, acting like a little adult, educated Frieren. Although Li Yan had Fern teach Frieren, that was limited to magic. In terms of life, Fern was like a mother to Frieren.

"It's just lying down for a little while, it's no big deal~"

Frieren, patting her little belly contentedly, looked relaxed and carefree, unwilling to get up from Fern's long, white legs. To her, Fern's legs were like a comfortable pillow—soft, plump, and very pleasant.

[P. S.: I really want to end this. If I don't get the full attendance bonus next month, it might be over. As usual, I'm asking for a small gift. I'm taking the day off tomorrow, so there won't be an update.]