Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 158: The Secret Tome Acknowledges Its Master - Picking Flowers and Flying Leaves (1)

The next day at noon, Feng Xuxu and her two servants arrived at the restaurant, Zhang Junyao had been waiting there for quite some time.

Today, Feng Xuxu reverted to women’s attire, donning a fiery red dress with lace on the hem. The dress was embroidered with large peonies using golden threads, and over it, she wore a train-like garment resembling a sheer veil, adorned with a pink peony at the shoulder. It complemented Feng Xuxu’s delicate, fair face, radiant without any need for makeup, with pink cheeks like the rosy glow of dawn against snow, and a pair of phoenix eyes casting a slight glare.

Gracing the room with her presence, Feng Xuxu displayed her elegant beauty. The moment Zhang Junyao saw her, his eyes lit up in admiration of such a dazzlingly beautiful woman.

"I didn’t expect Miss Feng to be so punctual," Zhang Junyao said tenderly as he approached.

"How could I dare not be punctual when invited by Young Master Zhang?" Feng Xuxu smiled, her curved eyebrows revealing her charming dimples.

"Hahaha. Please, Miss Feng, take a seat." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

"Please, Young Master."

"I took the liberty of ordering a few signature dishes from this restaurant without your permission, Miss Feng. I hope you’ll offer your critique," Zhang Junyao said as he picked up a wine jug from the table and poured a small cup of fruit wine for Feng Xuxu.

"Oh~ since this restaurant belongs to Young Master Zhang, I must have a taste," she said as she picked up her chopsticks and took a piece of the braised fish that looked quite appetizing.

"How is it? This is our restaurant’s specialty dish," Zhang Junyao also took a piece, watching Feng Xuxu with tilted head after taking a bite.

Feng Xuxu frowned slightly at Young Master Zhang, "Should I speak the truth?" She set down her chopsticks and took a sip of fruit wine, her frown deepening at that moment.

"Of course, I am aware of Miss Feng’s high regard for the cuisine at several restaurants in Longgang Town. So today, I humbly ask for your expert advice," Young Master Zhang sincerely requested Feng Xuxu’s opinion.

"Alright, then I’ll point out a few things. First, this fish still has a muddy taste, second, the fish isn’t tender enough, third, the sauce for the fish is not reduced sufficiently. As for the rest, they barely pass," Feng Xuxu criticized point by point, causing Zhang Junyao’s expression to darken with each comment.

"Young Master Zhang, this wine is not real fruit wine either."

"Thank you, Miss Feng, for pointing that out. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known there was a problem with both the dishes and the wine," he said, bowing to Feng Xuxu in gratitude.

"You’re too kind, Young Master Zhang. I’m just stating the facts. But I am curious, where did you purchase this wine?" Feng Xuxu usually sold her wine to Zuiyun and several other taverns in town and didn’t have a wine shop. Moreover, this wine was obviously far inferior to her own. Although it looked similar in color, the taste was worlds apart.

"This isn’t real fruit wine?" Zhang Junyao hadn’t expected such an occurrence in his own establishment.

"Indeed, I brewed this fruit wine myself, and it’s sold exclusively at a few restaurants, never having been sold outside our Prefecture Government," Feng Xuxu said, surprised at the other party’s remarkable imitation skills.

"I didn’t expect to give such an opportunity to a swindler," Zhang Junyao said ashamedly, realizing that he had neglected the management of his restaurant.

"Here’s to Young Master Zhang with his own wine, grateful for his hospitality," Feng Xuxu said, lifting her glass with a sip and a smile.

"Hahaha, please."

By the time the two had finished their meal, an hour had passed. As they stepped out of the private room, the door of the private room opposite was also opened.

"Eh, isn’t that Young Master Zhang? I didn’t expect to see you dining in the restaurant," a man with a beer belly approached Zhang Junyao, squinting his eyes and laughing heartily as he greeted him.

"What a coincidence, Third Master Kang," said Feng Xuxu and Zhang Junyao, halting their steps to look at the newcomer.