There were quite a few guests, so Lu Zheng personally took charge of the kitchen and prepared sixteen dishes—eight hot and eight cold.
Since Zen Master Dejie was present, Lu Zheng deliberately made an entire vegetarian meal.
This spread let everyone, including Zen Master Dejie, learn what a true "vegetarian meal" was. "This is... tofu?"
"Peanut oil, and these mock meats are all soy products. Some are also made from flour." Lu Zheng picked up a piece of vegetarian chicken with his chopsticks. "I guarantee there isn't a trace of meat or fish in them."
Zen Master Dejie had actually said earlier that he did not mind. A steamed bun and a bowl of water would have been enough for him, but Lu Zheng had assured him that it would not be a problem and that everyone would definitely be satisfied.
Now, these dishes had elevated the understanding of everyone who had sampled Lu Zheng's cooking to a whole new realm.
"Brother-in-law is amazing!"
"It smells so good! It doesn't feel any different from meat!"
"Exactly, exactly!"
Ao Qian sat beside Liu Qingquan, obedient beyond compare. Ao Yi still sat with Madam Liu, chatting about the two little girls.
Ao Jin sat in the seat of honor, with Zen Master Dejie seated second. Lu Zheng kept him company from the other side, while Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying, as the hosts, bustled back and forth attending to everyone.
"So, was it Sister Ao Qi who tipped you off?" Ao Qian pouted and muttered.
Ao Yi could not help laughing. "You let it slip yourself and mentioned Ao Qi. Were we not allowed to go ask that girl Ao Qi about it?"
"Huh? I let it slip myself?" Ao Qian looked utterly bewildered. She had no memory of it. Perhaps, one