Miyakawa Maya carefully examined the drink.
It was in a glass bottle, with no label or ingredients list. She couldn't even find a production date.
She asked Wang Yi cautiously, "What kind of drink is this? It looks like some unregulated product. Is it carbonated? I don't drink carbonated drinks."
Wang Yi took a bite of his roujiamo, then slurped up some saozi noodles.
"I'm drinking. Suit yourself."
Then he picked up the bottle of Bingfeng and gulped it down.
Miyakawa Maya watched, swallowing repeatedly.
Finally, she tried a small sip through a straw.
It tasted pretty good.
Only then did she start eating and drinking in earnest.
Miyakawa Maya praised the food as she ate. "The food in China tastes really good."
Everyone who came to this restaurant was Chinese.
They didn't know Miyakawa Maya, though they did think she was beautiful.
But when they spotted Wang Yi, they greeted him enthusiastically and started to gather around.
The owner was sensible, though, and said to everyone, "Brother Yi's been bringing glory to our country all day. Can't he even have a peaceful meal? Keep it down, everyone. If you want a photo or an autograph, wait until he's finished eating."
Only then did everyone take their seats again.
The owner continued, "And don't post anything on Moments or TikTok yet. Wait until Brother Yi has had a peaceful meal."
Wang Yi gave the owner a thumbs-up.
Then he continued to focus on his food.
Just then, a Japanese man strode into the hall.
Unlike most Japanese people, who were rather short, this man was tall and burly.
When he saw Miyakawa Maya, he smiled at once. "Miyakawa-chan, so you really are here."
Miyakawa Maya nodded politely.
Then she asked Wang Yi, "You must know him, right?"
Wang Yi glanced