Finally, their dishes were ready and served. Although there were all sorts of odd-looking stuff on the plate, the food had an aromatic fragrance.
The stall owner reminded the duo, “Please season the food to your likings, but season your food moderately. Otherwise, you’re going to have a pair of crimson lips by the end of your meal.”
There was a box of seasoning that was placed on the table. The seasoning was a combination of salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
Ning Ran murmured to herself, “Too bad! You can’t consume spicy food, right? The seasoning is the best part of the entire meal! What should we do?”
Naturally, Nan Chen had no intention to surrender just yet. He recalled the time he suffered from diarrhea last they had hotpot together.
Ever since the incident, he had been consuming spicy food to increase his tolerance level. Thus, he had faith in himself and was certain he would be able to consume spicy food.
Immediately, he instructed without a second thought, “Go on!”
Ning Ran could barely resist the urge to laugh at Nan Chen due to his response.
Excuse me? Is it necessary to get worked up when we’re merely having a meal?
Actually, the issue Ning Ran deemed to be trivial was the exact opposite for Nan Chen. He had been brought up in a pampering environment ever since he was young.
He had always achieved his goal and outperformed his peers over the years. Therefore, as a prideful man, Nan Chen would never allow himself to fail. That was his bottom line.
Ever since he figured out he wasn’t a match for Erbao, he felt dejected. After the incident, he made up his mind to brush up on his tolerance level and started consuming spicy food.
Eventually, he found the joy of consuming spicy food. He had taken the initiative to join others for a meal every now and then.
Finally, Nan Chen thought the time for him to prove himself worthy had come since Ning Ran had asked him to join her for a meal.
Ning Ran sprinkled a spoonful of seasoning on the gigantic plate of food.
After she sprinkled it once, she stared at Nan Chen and asked, “What do you think?”
“What do you think?” Nan Chen asked rhetorically.
“I’ll definitely go for another spoonful of seasoning.”
“Sure!” Nan Chen asserted.
“Is it enough?” Ning Ran asked after she sprinkled another spoonful of seasoning.
“What do you think?”
“I’ll—”
“Let’s go for another spoon!” Nan Chen suggested before Ning Ran could finish her sentence.
“Are you sure?”
“Of course!”
Therefore, the conversation went on for some time until Ning Ran thought it was about time to stop.
She savored the plate of food immediately after she finished sprinkling the seasoning. Out of joy, she exclaimed, “This is it! This is the best in Flower City! Let’s make a toast!”
They opened their bottle of beer and gulped down half of the bottle.
It was finally time for Nan Chen to savor the food. He took a mouthful but found out it was slightly above his tolerance level.
What? I can’t give up after all the training I have gone through!
“Is everything fine? Do you want me to get you another serving?” Ning Ran expressed her concerns and offered.
Nan Chen waved at her and resisted the numbing sensation he felt. Putting on a calm front, he announced, “It’s fine.”
Immediately, Ning Ran gave him a thumbs up. “I’m impressed, Sir Chen! You’re indeed an exceptional man! You have improved drastically since our last meal together!”
Ning Ran’s statement had driven Nan Chen to the point of no return. As a prideful man, he couldn’t possibly go back on his words. Since Ning Ran had complimented him, he would have to brace himself and finish the plate of food that had been seasoned.
Actually, it wasn’t much of a compliment. It sounded more like a curse.
Nan Chen resisted the urge to puke and behaved casually.
“The combination of beer and barbecue food is the best! Cheers!” Ning Ran initiated another toast again.
Nan Chen was on the verge of breaking down by then. Immediately after he heard Ning Ran’s suggestion, he reached for his bottle of beer and gulped it down.
Once he finished his drink, the numbing sensation he had been feeling was alleviated.
He got himself another bottle of beer and gulped it down.
“Wow! Sir Chen! You seem different today! This is for you! Cheers!”
Nan Chen ignored Ning Ran and gulped down his bottle of drink by himself.
It turns out Sir Chen has an unknown side as well, huh? Look at him! He’s drinking as if there’s no tomorrow!
What the heck? Are those burning charcoals? They’re literally burning on my tongue. She’s no ordinary woman. Look at the amount and type of food she’s consuming.
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