"Same here."
"Come on, come on—try the baked crab shells while they're hot."
Captain Yang brought over a large tray piled high with crab shells. "See if you like the flavor."
Lu Ao picked one up.
It was topped with a thick layer of cheese, completely unlike anything sold outside. The cheese was rich and fragrant, and when he scooped up the filling with a spoon, it still pulled into long strings.
"This is locally produced cheese, and it's quite famous too." Captain Yang looked faintly proud. "A lot of people even make a point of taking some home with them. Try it and see if it suits your taste."
Lu Ao carefully took a bite. The fresh sweetness of the crab meat and the rich aroma of the cheese melted together in his mouth, carrying a slight warmth that felt incredibly comforting.
This thing was far too high in calories; the moment it entered his mouth, his brain instinctively felt satisfied.
Lu Ao nodded and said seriously, "It's very delicious."
"Then have a few more. My wife says all my other dishes are just average, but this one—every time people eat it, they never forget it."
Lu Ao and Lin Qiyan had a late-night meal at Captain Yang's home, then chatted with him for a long time. By the time they finished talking, it was already past three in the morning.
Captain Yang drove them back to the hotel.
When they arrived, the hotel was quiet. Only the security guards outside and the staff on duty in the lobby were still awake.
Seeing them return, the staff greeted them warmly and pressed the elevator button for them.
Once inside the elevator, Lin Qiyan stretched lazily. "This trip out to sea was really satisfying."
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