GBP Chapter 355: Year-end Tavern Dinner
Chapter 355: Year-end Tavern Dinner
Xiaoyu found Chef Mi who was packing up the kitchen utensils and said with a friendly smile, "Chef Mi, everyone's been busy all day and is exhausted. Find all the edible ingredients in the kitchen and let's cook a hearty meal to reward everyone."
Chef Mi nodded slightly and replied calmly, "Okay, Madam, just wait and see."
As a system chef, he has superb cooking skills and always brings surprises.
Yuyu followed Xiaoyu, nodding her head excitedly, "Yes, yes, yes, Chef Mi, make all your specialties and let everyone taste them!"
Chef Mi skillfully opened the cupboards and refrigerator, his eyes swept over the dazzling array of ingredients, and he already had a recipe in mind.
He deftly placed fresh vegetables, tender meat and various seasonings on the chopping board.
Over here, Cheng Chumo stretched his neck, peering curiously into the kitchen, and shouted, "Chef Mi, you have to make some more hard dishes! I can't wait any longer!"
Qin Huaidao smiled and pulled him aside: "You, you only know how to eat, and you are not afraid of being full."
Everyone burst into laughter after hearing this.
Li Hao took the initiative to help, assisting Chef Mi by passing plates and cutting ingredients.
Xiaoyu was also busy. She and Yuyu set the tableware and rearranged the tables and chairs in the pub in preparation for this warm dinner.
After a while, the kitchen was filled with tempting aroma.
One exquisite dish after another was served on the table. The sweet and sour carp was bright red in color, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; the Kung Pao Chicken was spicy and delicious, with tender chicken; and the steaming four-happiness meatballs were fragrant.
The tavern's secret guard Wu Liao also appeared from a hidden corner. He usually guarded silently, but at this moment, Xiaoyu warmly invited him to sit around and share the food.
Cheng Chumo's eyes widened when he saw the table full of delicious food. He couldn't wait to pick up a piece of sweet and sour carp and praised loudly, "Chef Mi's cooking skills are simply amazing! I've never tasted the taste of this fish anywhere else."
As he spoke, he stuffed another big mouthful into his mouth like a whirlwind.
Qin Huaidao smiled and poured a glass of wine for the secret guard beside him, saying: "Thanks to my brother for secretly protecting me on weekdays, let us raise a toast together today and wish everyone a safe and prosperous new year!"
Everyone raised their glasses and drank them all in one gulp. The crisp sound of glasses clinking echoed in the tavern.
Yuyu looked at the lively scene with great joy. She picked up a piece of gongbao chicken with her chopsticks and turned to the secret guard beside her and said, "Brother, try this. Chef Mi made it delicious!"
The secret guard took it with a shy smile on his face, thanked him softly and tasted it carefully.
Crown Prince Li Chengqian raised his wine glass, stood up, and swept his eyes gently over the crowd. He said slowly, "It is a blessing to be gathered here with you all today, feeling the warmth of friendship amidst the fireworks. May the new year bring prosperity to the Tang Dynasty and happiness to the people. I also wish everyone present happiness to their families and success in everything they do."
Xiaoyu also stood up, her eyes full of gratitude: "This year, thanks to everyone's support, the tavern has been running smoothly. I hope that in the days to come, we can still be like a family and live happily together."
Amidst laughter and joy, everyone enjoyed the food, shared interesting stories from the past year, and imagined a beautiful vision for this year.
The pub was brightly lit and bustling with activity. A warm atmosphere permeated every corner, and everyone's face was filled with happy smiles.
"Not bad, not bad," Cheng Chumo mumbled with his mouth full of food, "These leftover dishes from the tavern at the end of the year are surprisingly delicious after Chef Mi cooked them up like this!"
As he spoke, he picked up another large piece of four-happiness meatballs, with a satisfied look on his face as if he was tasting the most delicious delicacy in the world.
Qin Huaidao took a sip of wine and nodded in agreement: "Indeed, Chef Mi's skills are superb, turning the ordinary into the magical. These seemingly ordinary tail dishes are made into dishes with unique flavors."
After saying that, he picked up another piece of Gong Gong Bao Chicken with chopsticks and savored the sour, sweet, spicy and numbing taste.
Yu Yu's face turned red and her eyes sparkled after eating. She said happily, "I knew that Chef Mi's cooking would be delicious! Every time I eat Chef Mi's cooking, it feels like Chinese New Year." Her words caused everyone to laugh.
A secret guard who was usually very serious could not help but exclaim: "I usually have no time to eat during my missions, but today's meal is truly unforgettable."
After saying that, he silently picked up a piece of fish and chewed it carefully.
Xiaoyu watched everyone enjoying their meal, a pleased smile on her face. "As long as everyone's satisfied with the food, that's all that matters. This year, everyone worked together in the tavern to make it this lively. In the new year, let's continue to live a prosperous life!"
Everyone responded, and in this lively atmosphere, everyone continued to feast on the food. Laughter and joy echoed in every corner of the pub, and the strong flavor of the New Year was fully displayed in this meal.
"Yes, yes, everyone, take some and eat. This, this." Yu Yu said, pointing enthusiastically at the dishes on the plate with her chopsticks.
"This vinegar-braised cabbage is sweet and refreshing. Chef Mi cooked it deliciously." She picked up another piece with her chopsticks and placed it on the small plate in front of Crown Prince Li Chengqian. "Your Highness, please try it."
Li Chengqian smiled and nodded in thanks, then gently picked up the cabbage and put it in his mouth, praising it: "It's crispy and tender, sour and fragrant, it's appetizing, it's really delicious."
Cheng Chumo had already been salivating over Yuyu's words. He shoveled food into his bowl while mumbling, "Don't fight with me. This cabbage may look ordinary, but when Chef Komi makes it, it's even more tempting than delicacies from the mountains and the sea."
Qin Huaidao smiled and joked: "Eat slowly, no one is competing with you for it. There are so many delicious dishes, don't just focus on the cabbage."
As he spoke, he handed a piece of braised eggplant to the secret guard beside him with chopsticks, "Brother, try this, it's soft and tasty, and the cooking time is just right."
The secret guard took it, smiled gratefully, and said softly, "Thank you." After tasting it carefully, he couldn't help but nodded slightly.
Xiaoyu watched everyone eat happily, a happy smile on her face: "Everyone, eat more. It's a rare occasion for us to get together today, so we must eat to our heart's content."
Li Hao also greeted them warmly: "Come, try this stir-fried seasonal vegetables, it's refreshing and not greasy." As he spoke, he picked up some food for Wei Shuyu and Fang Yiai.
Wei Shuyu and Fang Yiai thanked him repeatedly. Fang Yiai said with a smile, "Today's meal is really a feast for my taste buds. When I go back for the New Year, I'm afraid I will miss the food in this tavern all the time."
Li Deyu also agreed with a smile: "Yes, the food is not only delicious, but more importantly, the lively atmosphere makes people feel warm."
In this lively and cheerful atmosphere, everyone chatted with each other, constantly picking up dishes and urging others to eat, enjoying this year-end dinner full of warmth and joy.