Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 286 Shopping, eating delicious food, and seeing beautiful scenery

The waiter was a sharp-eyed fellow. He spotted Dugu Jingyao, Liu Jingyue, Dugu Moyan and the others from afar. His face instantly filled with an enthusiastic smile. He trotted over to greet them, his voice loud and flattering: "Hey, look who's here! Isn't it our distinguished princess and young master Dugu? I'm so sorry for not welcoming you. Hurry up, the private room has been prepared for you all. Please come upstairs!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the waiter respectfully made a standard "please" gesture, then bent slightly and led the way, guiding everyone upstairs.

Dugu Jingyao and the others walked gracefully and lightly up the stairs. Before long, they arrived at the door of the reserved private room.

The waiter, who had been waiting there, quickly opened the door, stepped aside, and said respectfully, "Dear guests, please come in!" After everyone filed in, the waiter gently closed the door, walked quickly to the table, and asked with a smile, "Excuse me, what would you like to eat?"

Dugu Jingyao thought for a moment, then turned to look at Shen Zhenzhu beside her and said softly, "Please bring your menu over to show my friend."

Hearing this, Shen Zhenzhu couldn't help but feel curious. She blinked her big, watery eyes and smiled, "Jingyao, it seems like you guys frequent this store often? Even the waiter is so familiar with you."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Jingyao gently waved her hand and explained with a smile, "Oh, please don't say that. Actually, Yue'er and I don't come here very often. It's mainly because of my cousin. Think about it, my cousin needs to entertain people from all walks of life on a daily basis, and this restaurant is the best in the area. The environment is quiet, the dishes are exquisite and delicious, and the service is impeccable. So over time, my cousin became a regular here and naturally became familiar with the waiters and others."

Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi then revealed an expression of sudden enlightenment. Soon the waiter brought the menu and handed it to Dugu Moyan and Dugu Jingyao, who then handed the menu to Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi.

Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi were a little confused. Shen Zhenzhu pushed the menu back and said, "Jingyao, just order. We don't know what to order for us!"

Dugu Jingyao pushed the menu back and said, "The menu here is different. You'll see when you open it."

Upon hearing this, the two opened the menu and found that it not only contained the names of the dishes, but also the raw materials needed for the dishes and even pictures. This was beyond their expectations.

Murong Linzhi was curious and kept flipping through the menu. When he saw the steam pot chicken, he said, "This steam pot chicken looks delicious. I remember the chef once said it was a famous dish in Yunnan."

Dugu Jingyao nodded in agreement: "Yes, this is indeed a famous dish in Yunnan. Waiter, order it!"

Shen Zhenzhu also ordered a dish: "This mushroom soup looks delicious. Why not order another one of these?"

The waiter quickly picked up a pen and paper and wrote down the names of the two dishes carefully. After writing them down, he nodded slightly, indicating that he had clearly understood the customer's order.

Then, Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi smiled at each other and gently placed their menus on the table. In reality, they were merely symbolically ordering one or two dishes for this meal. They knew full well that when it came to culinary expertise, the three Dugu siblings were the most knowledgeable. Therefore, letting them take the lead in ordering would undoubtedly result in even more delicious meals.

Seeing that Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi had already ordered their dishes, Dugu Jingyao stopped bothering them. She reached out to take the menu, first turning to exchange a glance with Dugu Moyan, then looking at Liu Jingyue, and the three of them began to discuss in low voices.

After a while, Dugu Jingyao seemed to have an idea in mind. She cast her eyes on the menu again, stretched out her slender fingers, pointed at the dishes on it one by one, and said to the waiter, "This, this, this, and this. Let's order this much for now. If it's not enough later, we can add some more."

The waiter always had a warm smile on his face. While listening to Dugu Jingyao ordering dishes, he quickly wrote down the dishes one by one.

After Dugu Jingyao finished ordering, he quickly responded, "Okay, everyone, please wait a moment. I'll go to the kitchen to place your order!" After that, he carefully put away the menu and turned around to walk towards the door of the private room. When he reached the door, he didn't forget to turn around and smile politely at everyone. Then he gently pushed the door open and walked out, very considerately closing it behind him.

At this moment, Shen Zhenzhu, who was sitting at the table, couldn't help but sigh heartfeltly: "It's said that Yunnan is located in a remote area, and many people think that the conditions here are difficult and there's nothing good about it. But only by actually coming here and experiencing it firsthand can you deeply feel how unique this place is and how unique and charming it is!"

Dugu Jingyao asked again: "So what do you think of this place compared to Chang'an?"

Shen Zhenzhu hesitated for a moment, then made a decision: "Emmm, each has its own advantages. I'm familiar with Chang'an, and my family and friends are all there. But the customs and people here in Yunnan are much better than Chang'an. If my family were in Yunnan, I would probably choose to live there permanently!"

Because Dugu Jingyao was sitting next to Dugu Moyan, she secretly poked Dugu Moyan with her hand, and then looked at him with a look that meant "Did you hear me? You have to work hard!"

Dugu Moyan was a little helpless. This sister was messing around with matchmaking! As for himself, although he liked Miss Zhenzhu a little, he wasn't as determined to marry her as Chu Xinghan and Li Chu... So he selectively avoided Dugu Jingyao's gaze.

Dugu Jingyao just felt that it would be very difficult to bring this couple together, so if it was too late, then forget it!

Soon, the waiter came up with a tray, and soon all the dishes were served, one by one.

The few of them felt their appetites increase as they looked at the dishes on the table. Since they were all acquaintances and there were no elders around, they naturally became more casual and started eating together. As they ate, Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi would say from time to time, "Mm, it's really delicious!"

Several people sat around the table, chatting and laughing, the atmosphere harmonious. They enthusiastically ordered some fine wine to try, but only sipped it briefly. After all, no one dared to drink too much, fearing that getting drunk would affect their enjoyable evening shopping. It would be a shame to miss this wonderful night out because of drunkenness.

Time flies, and before we know it, a sumptuous meal has been finished in such a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

After everyone had their fill of food and drinks and rested for a while, they all turned their gazes to the windows. Outside, the lights were ablaze, twinkling like a galaxy of stars. The beautiful night view from the private room window was simply intoxicating.

Shen Zhenzhu said with joy on her face: "Jingyao is absolutely right, the scenery at night is much more beautiful than during the day!" Her bright eyes were full of surprise and admiration.

Liu Jingyue couldn't contain her excitement and echoed, "That's right! I haven't been shopping at night for a long time! Let's go!" Before she finished speaking, she stood up impatiently, looking eager to try, as if she was about to rush out the door in the next second.

Seeing this, Dugu Jingyao quickly smiled and reminded: "Don't be anxious, you just finished your meal, it's better to walk slowly!"

Then, the group slowly walked out of Tianxiang Pavilion and merged into the bustling streets and alleys. They looked left and right, and when they saw beautiful jewelry, masks, etc., they would gesture and try them out, and then take the ones that suited them. In the end, they could be said to have returned home with a full load.

It's no wonder Dugu Moyan didn't want to go shopping with them. He came to Chunchun today for Dugu Xin's sake. Otherwise...

After packing up the things they bought, everyone got on the car one by one. Dugu Moyan got on the horse and went all the way back to the Yunnan Palace.

Today we not only bought a lot of things, tasted a lot of delicious food, but also saw a lot of beautiful scenery, which made us linger. However, everyone was indeed a little tired. After all, apart from eating, we basically walked all the time, so everyone went back to their own courtyards, washed up, and fell into a deep sleep.