Passing by Shrek Square, you'll find it gets quite crowded in the afternoons, mostly with people taking a stroll after lunch.
Of course, there were also a few couples strolling hand in hand here.
It's so enviable, it's practically making my teeth ache with jealousy.
A voice came from not far away, and the person waved.
" Young Master Cao, are you going to eat now too?"
Just as they were about to leave Shrek Square, they saw Xu Sanshi and Bei Bei walking towards them. Judging from their appearance, they had already taken a shower and were probably going out to eat.
They used to run into each other often, since they were all men and took about the same amount of time to shower, so there was a good chance they would bump into each other here.
Cao Yu nodded to the two of them and said slowly, "Yes, we were just about to go outside too."
"Well... Cao Yu, why don't we go together? We'll have some time to get together."
"But please don't bring your girlfriend, we don't want to be seen eating dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection)."
Cao Yu immediately burst into laughter at Bei Bei's antics, "Haha! Don't worry, this time it's just us guys."
"It's settled." Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi both breathed a sigh of relief; they finally didn't have to endure being fed dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).
Bei Bei spoke to Cao Yu first, then turned her gaze to Huo Yuhao standing beside him.
He then said, "Junior Yuhao, it's been so long since I've seen you at the grilled fish restaurant. What have you been up to all this time?"
Huo Yuhao laughed and said, "We've all been busy with the Soul Engineer assessment, and we've been doing research at the Soul Guidance Department for the past few years, so we haven't had time to go barbecue anymore."
He had already resigned from his position as manager of the grilled fish restaurant some time ago, and of course, no one would stop him if he wanted to go back at any time.
After all, everyone in the shop knew that his relationship with Boss Cao was special.
Xu Sanshi, who was standing nearby, also walked over with a smile and gently patted him on the shoulder.
"That's right, studies are the most important." As he spoke, he suddenly thought of something and asked with a smile, " Yuhao, how about you show off your cooking skills again tonight? I haven't had your grilled fish in ages, I'm really craving it."
"Don't worry, Senior Sanshi, I've already promised Brother Yu that I'll be cooking tonight so everyone can have a great meal."
Xu Sanshi and Bei Bei both laughed happily and said, "Haha! That's good, finally we can indulge in some banter again."
"Alright, let's hurry to the shop so Yuhao can finish grilling the fish sooner. To be honest, I'm getting a little hungry." Cao Yu looked at everyone, Xu Sanshi and the others finally realized what was going on. In the end, Cao Yu led the way towards the school gate.
Before long, everyone arrived at the restaurant, greeted the manager, and the waiters began to help out.
Those who were butchering and washing the fish, and those who were preparing the sauces, were all busy and having a great time.
Finally, Huo Yuhao placed the skewered fish onto the glowing red grill, his movements still as practiced as ever despite the years that had passed.
Unaffected by the passage of time, it seems his culinary skills have been deeply ingrained, forming an unforgettable memory.
The store manager also observed from the side, after all, he was originally a student of Huo Yuhao, so Huo Yuhao was his master after all.
" Cao Yu, you're here too."
" Boss Cao, we're here to suck up to you again."
Not long after, He Caitou, Ye Xiaosheng, and Chen Beifeng also walked in from outside the shop.
They looked around to make sure Cao Yu hadn't brought his girlfriend before they approached him with peace of mind.
Cao Yu just wanted to say to them, "Are you being really that cautious?"
With so many people sitting together, the table was clearly not big enough, but putting them together would obstruct passersby.
So Cao Yu suggested to everyone, "How about we go up to a private room on the second floor? It's a bright and spacious place."
"Let's go!" Everyone agreed with smiles. After arriving at the private room on the second floor, they found that the dining table was indeed several times larger, and the seats had been replaced with comfortable and soft sofas.
About half an hour later, Huo Yuhao walked in, followed by two or three waiters carrying bowls of grilled fish.
After the waiter closed the door, everyone started eating and chatting.
Xu Sanshi exclaimed, " Yuhao's grilled fish is still the most delicious!"
"Indeed." He Caitou nodded in agreement, since the other chefs in the restaurant always seemed to fall short in terms of taste.
Cao Yu chuckled and said, "After all, most of the chefs here were trained by Yuhao, so it's normal for the taste to be different."
Huo Yuhao smiled broadly and said to everyone, "If it's delicious, everyone should eat more. There's still plenty left in the kitchen."
There were also waiters serving wine and drinks to eat, which could help relieve thirst and refresh the palate.
"Come on, let's have a drink."
"Done."
After a few rounds of drinks, everyone seemed to be about 50-60% full.
Xu Sanshi, standing to the side, couldn't help but ask, " Bei Bei, the Sea God's Fate event is going to be held in a few days. What are the rules for this event, and how many people will participate?"
His question piqued everyone's interest, as it was a question they had been concerned about for the past few days.
Bei Bei smiled and said, "You've come to the right person. Apart from me and Grandmaster, none of the teachers know the exact number of people tonight."
"Haha, since we're all gathered together tonight, I can take this opportunity to tell you all some things to keep in mind during this event, so that at least you won't encounter any major surprises when confessing your feelings or choosing a partner."
Xu Sanshi, He Caitou, Huo Yuhao, Ye Xiaosheng, Chen Beifeng, and their group immediately perked up their ears to listen attentively to Bei Bei's story, as it concerned their lifelong happiness.
On the other hand, Cao Yu was somewhat absent-minded as he ate his kebab, his gaze somewhat vacant, his mind racing as he pondered how to handle the Sea God's Fate event that was to be held in a few days.
He Caitou, Ye Xiaosheng, and Chen Beifeng all have their own goals, but these three have one thing in common: none of them are confident.
It seems that Xu Sanshi and Ling Yue have a pretty good chance of getting together.
As for Huo Yuhao, I heard that he fell in love with a female student from the Soul Guidance Department, and that girl successfully entered the Inner Court this year.
After taking a sip of wine, Bei Bei slowly said, " The Sea God's Fate is one of the most important internal events of our Shrek Academy's Inner Court. This Sea God's Fate Matchmaking Convention is also a platform to test the strength of the Inner Court disciples."
Gaining the approval of your dream girl isn't easy; it requires going through many rounds of competition before you even get a chance to confess your feelings.
Everyone nodded in unison, their expressions showing a mixture of understanding and misunderstanding, their eyes beginning to look both puzzled and intimidating.
Xu Sanshi chimed in, "So you're saying we might have to fight again?"
Bei Bei paused for a moment before saying, "Well... I can't say what you said is wrong, after all, there are indeed some parts where fighting is involved."
With a slight smile playing on his lips, Cao Yu teased, "Is your fighting style serious or not?"
Apart from Huo Yuhao, everyone else present reacted one after another, especially Xu Sanshi, who said with a mischievous grin, " Young Master Cao, it seems you're hiding your true colors; you're even more frivolous than me."
(End of this chapter)