eurekapd Chapter 116 Restaurant Banquet
Chapter 116 Restaurant Banquet
Inside the bustling Ruyi Restaurant, the lights were soft and warm, reflecting on Murong Xi's gentle face. He was dressed in a light blue shirt, and his gestures exuded an extraordinary demeanor. The decoration of the restaurant was simple and elegant, and the moonlight was gently shining outside the carved window lattices, adding a bit of tranquility and warmth to the banquet.
Murong Xi hosted a banquet for Lu Tingyan and Lu Tianyu at Ruyi Restaurant. The three of them sat around the table and the atmosphere was a little awkward.
He coughed lightly, breaking the silence. A warm smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. His voice was gentle and sincere: "My two benefactors, I have been thinking about you since our last hasty farewell. I have not been able to repay you properly. I specially held a banquet here today. I hope you don't mind. What are your names?"
Lu Tingyan bowed slightly: "Thank you, big brother. I am Lu Tingyan, and this is my big brother Lu Tianyu. It is our honor to have dinner with you. We should not thank you for saving our lives, but we are flattered by your generosity." Her voice was innocent and lovely, like a spring breeze that warms people's hearts.
Lu Tianyu also echoed: "Yes, thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Murong."
Murong Xi nodded slightly, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes, and then he clapped his hands lightly, signaling the waiter to serve the dishes. Soon, the chefs in the restaurant came in one after another with delicious dishes. In an instant, the table was filled with a dazzling array of delicious food, the aroma was overflowing, and it made people salivate.
"This 'Sour Cabbage Fish' is the signature dish of Ruyi Restaurant. The fish is tender and smooth, and the sauerkraut has just the right amount of sourness and spiciness. The two complement each other and the taste is extremely delicious. You two may want to try it first." Murong Xi introduced while personally serving the dishes to Lu Tingyan and Lu Tianyu. His movements were meticulous, showing his considerate nature.
Lu Tingyan looked at the sauerkraut fish in front of her. She often ate it at home, but she didn't expect to eat it in her own restaurant. She opened her red lips, tasted a bite of the sauerkraut fish, and praised her own sauerkraut fish: "It is really a delicacy on earth, sour and spicy, spicy and fresh, the fish meat melts in the mouth, and it is endless aftertaste." She thought to herself, her own dishes must be delicious.
Seeing his sister say the same thing, Lu Tianyu also ate with gusto, nodding and praising: "That's right, this pickled fish is absolutely amazing, better than anything I've ever eaten before! Brother Murong, you really know how to choose a place!"
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Murong Xi put down his chopsticks, looked at Lu Tingyan and said, "Miss Lu, after you saved me last time, I have been confused. I wonder if you can help me solve it?"
Lu Tingyan gently put down the silver chopsticks in her hand, her eyes were gentle and sincere, and there was a faint smile on the corner of her mouth, as if she could dispel all doubts and uneasiness. "Brother, you can say whatever you want. No matter what it is, as long as I, Lu Tingyan, know it, I will tell you everything I know." Her voice was soft and firm, revealing an unquestionable sincerity.
Murong Xi's eyes flashed with complex emotions when he heard this. He gently stroked the wine glass in his hand, and after a moment of silence, he slowly spoke: "That day I was attacked by an unknown force. Fortunately, Miss Lu and Mr. Lu rescued me and I escaped from danger. Later, I vaguely heard the girl mention that 'another person from the capital was being hunted', which made me a little curious and suspicious about your identities." His tone was calm, but revealed a seriousness that could not be ignored.
Hearing this, Lu Tingyan sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness and emotion in her eyes. "It is natural for Master Murong to have such doubts. After all, the situation that day was indeed a little too coincidental, which makes people have to be suspicious." She paused, as if to organize her thoughts, and then continued: "In fact, my brother and I are just a pair of ordinary people in the remote place of Fengxi Town. We make a living by farming and weaving. Although we are not rich, we are self-sufficient and happy."
At this point, Lu Tingyan's face showed a gentle smile, as if she was recalling those simple and happy times. "As for saving a very beautiful big brother that time, and saving you by chance this time, it was all out of our kindness and sense of justice. In our opinion, no matter who it is, as long as they are in danger, it is worth our help."
Murong Xi frowned slightly. He still had doubts about the identities of the brother and sister, and asked, "Then why did you appear there? And why did you save me?"
Lu Tianyu took over the conversation and replied calmly: "My sister likes shopping. She happened to pass by there that day and went to check it out when she heard the fighting. How could we stand by and watch you being chased?"
After listening to their explanation, Murong Xi's doubts were slightly alleviated, but he was still a little worried: "Then do you know the origins of those who are chasing me?"
Lu Tianyu shook his head and said, "We don't know either, but we think this matter is very serious and there must be something hidden behind it. However, since we have already helped, we are not afraid of getting into trouble."
Murong Xi was silent for a moment, wondering whether the brother and sister's words were credible. After all, he was not familiar with this world, and everything needed to be re-examined and judged. However, from the current situation, the brother and sister did not seem to have any ill intentions, and they also saved his life.
In the end, Murong Xi decided to put aside his doubts for the time being and continue to get along with the brother and sister. Perhaps, through contact and understanding, he could find more clues about His Highness and also figure out the real purpose of these pursuers.
Murong Xi nodded and fell into deep thought. After a while, he raised his head, looked at Lu Tianyu and said, "Mr. Lu, I have an unwelcome request. I wonder if you can agree to it?"
Lu Tianyu was slightly stunned: "Mr. Murong, please tell me. As long as I can do it, I will do my best."
Murong Xi said seriously: "I would like to ask Miss Lu and Mr. Lu to help me investigate the origins of those who are chasing me and the mastermind behind them."
Lu Tingyan and Lu Tianyu looked at each other, both a little surprised. They didn't expect Murong Xi to make such a request.
Lu Tianyu hesitated for a moment and said, "Master Murong, this matter is of great importance. I am afraid that my brother and I..."
Before he could finish, Lu Tingyan interrupted him: "Brother, since Master Murong has spoken, how can we refuse? Besides, we also want to know the truth behind this."
Seeing that his sister had already agreed, Lu Tianyu didn't know what to say and could only nod.
Murong Xi said gratefully: "Thank you Miss Lu and Mr. Lu. If this matter can be investigated thoroughly, I will definitely reward you handsomely."
Lu Tingyan smiled and said, "Mr. Murong, you are too kind. We are not seeking any reward. We just don't want to see innocent people get hurt."