"By the time we leave the exhibition hall, it'll be almost evening. What should we have for dinner?" Su Yue blinked and asked.
Lin Li was amused by her. He lightly tapped his fingers on the tabletop. "Lunch hasn't even been served yet, and you're already thinking about dinner?"
"Isn't this called planning ahead?" Su Yue smiled faintly. "If we decide in advance, we won't have to agonize over it for ages when the time comes."
"How about a seafood buffet?" Lin Li suggested, stroking his chin. "The place we often go to. The king crab we had last time was pretty fresh, and they cut their salmon nice and thick."
"Sure!" Su Yue's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly nodded. "Their desserts are delicious too. I didn't get enough caramel pudding last time. This time, I have to eat at least two more."
As they chatted, the private-room door was gently pushed open.
A server entered carrying a tray. Two large bowls were filled with white mutton soup, sprinkled with emerald-green scallions. Beside them sat an iron platter of grilled skewers, the oil on the meat still sizzling, while the crust of the roujiamo was tinged with a golden-brown crispness.
"Please enjoy," the server said with a smile as he set everything down.
Lin Li picked up the soup spoon first, ladled up a spoonful of mutton soup, blew on it, and put it into his mouth.
The fragrant broth, rich with the aroma of mutton, slid down his throat.
He couldn't help smacking his lips. Looking at Su Yue, he said, "Try it quickly. They made this soup nice and rich."
Su Yue also picked up her spoon and took small sips. Her eyes slowly curved into crescents. "It's pretty good. Even fresher than the last place. We