Of course, this shop was not actually called the "Chicken Shop." A sign hung beside its door, bearing the words "Secret Galangal Chicken."
Apparently, this shop served only that one dish. Aiou and Mani pushed open the door directly. The interior was quite interesting, somewhat like a bar counter, and there were surprisingly no other seats.
Judging by the number of stools, the shop could only serve four customers at a time. It really did look like a place opened just for fun.
There was already one customer in the shop, and Aiou and Mani knew him.
"It's you, that... that... that... that delivery guy!" Mani cried energetically as she looked at Tang Yihu.
Aiou was also somewhat surprised. He had not expected to run into Tang Yihu here.
Tang Yihu had previously been high-spirited, brimming with confidence from head to toe. But now, an air of dejection clung to him. His dark circles were severe, his once neatly groomed beard had become a mess, and even his clothes carried a sour smell. Clearly, life had not treated him well after his defeat.
Tang Yihu glanced at Aiou and Mani, then went back to drinking by himself.
A moment later, a woman whose age could not be discerned emerged carrying galangal chicken. She was first surprised that her little shop had customers. After nodding to them in greeting, she looked at Tang Yihu and said irritably, "This isn't a hotel. Drink less. There are other customers here."
"I'll leave first," Tang Yihu said, rising to his feet.
The woman's face hardened as she said coldly, "Have you forgotten my shop's rules? Finish eating before you leave!"
With that, she placed the fragrant, steaming galangal chicken before Tang Yihu. After a moment of silence, he picked up his chopsticks and began