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The private kitchen's head chef introduced his meticulously crafted dishes with a hint of pride. Vegetable Juice Wild Rice with Kanto Sea Cucumber, Spicy Beef Short Ribs, Black Truffle Abalone with Conch, Nourishing Snow Swallow Stuffed Tree Tomato, Crystal Leek and Mushroom Bun…

Ouyang Lin, sitting nearby, nodded in satisfaction. The chef of this private kitchen was well-known in the industry for his exceptional culinary skills.

Every dish here was made with high-quality ingredients, carefully paired to create a refined and delicious experience. Whenever Ouyang Lin hosted important guests, he often chose this place.

Among today's dishes, there were two that even Ouyang Lin hadn't tried before. He was the first to pick up his chopsticks, smiling as he invited his guests.

"The food here is excellent. Mr. Lu, President Shen, please help yourselves."

"Thank you, then we won't be polite."

Lu Qin and Shen Muyan also picked up their chopsticks and took some dishes in front of them.

After taking their first bite, Ouyang Lin expected to see expressions of delight on their faces. However, Lu Qin and Shen Muyan showed little reaction, only nodding slightly.

Seeing this, Ouyang Lin was puzzled.

Were today's dishes not as good?

To confirm, he took a bite of the Surf Bamboo Fish in front of him. As he chewed, a look of enjoyment appeared on his face.

The fish was tender, infused with a subtle bamboo aroma—delicious. He figured that Lu and Shen were simply maintaining dining etiquette, suppressing their reactions even if they found the food delicious.

With that thought, Ouyang Lin smiled and turned to Lu Xiyao.

"Yaoyao, eat whatever you like. Make yourself at home."

"Okay, thank you, Uncle Ouyang~!"

When the Surf Bamboo Fish turned to her, Lu Xiyao took a piece.

"Is it good?" Ouyang Lin asked with a smile.

"It's nice~!"

She nodded her little head but didn't take a second bite. Ouyang Lin was momentarily surprised. If a child truly liked something, they would usually exclaim "So yummy!"

But Lu Xiyao's "nice" sounded more like an indifferent remark to him. Moreover, her face didn't show any excitement. Kids don't hide their expressions.

Could it be that the dish was just average? That didn't seem possible—Ouyang Lin thought it was delicious. As he wondered about it, he saw Lu Xiyao pointing to a few takeout containers they had brought along and turning to Lu Qin.

"Daddy, can I take these out?"

The containers held some dishes Lu Qin had prepared in the morning for their lunch. The trip from Jiangcheng to Haishi took about three hours. Since they left at around 9 a.m., they had expected to eat lunch before arriving.

But along the way, the mother and daughter kept snacking non-stop. Even Lu Qin had been fed plenty of snacks and fruit. As a result, they barely touched their packed lunch—only the Imperial Concubine Chicken Wings had been opened and finished as a snack.

Lu Qin shook his head.

"There's already a lot of food on the table. Let's not take them out."

Before he finished speaking, Ouyang Lin waved his hand.

"It's fine. We just talked about not wasting food. If we leave it until dinner, it won't taste as good. Let's take them out."

Bringing their own food to such an occasion was a bit unusual. But since it was for a child, perhaps there was something she liked inside. Ouyang Lin personally helped Lu Xiyao open the containers and placed them on the rotating table among the restaurant's exquisite dishes. The head chef came in with a fruit platter.

When he glanced at the table and saw the extra takeout boxes, his expression turned strange. In all his years of hosting guests, this was the first time someone had brought their own food.

What's this?

They think my food isn't good?

He took a quick look at the dishes inside the boxes.

Spicy Boiled Fish, Twice-Cooked Pork, Tomato Scrambled Eggs, Mapo Tofu, Kung Pao Chicken…

Just some simple, common dishes.

These looked no different from what anyone would find in any casual diner. Placing such low-end dishes on a table full of fine cuisine—what were these guests thinking?

Ouyang Lin noticed the chef's awkward expression but said nothing. As a guest, there was no need for him to explain. Although the chef was displeased, he didn't say much either. He simply muttered, "Enjoy while it's hot," and left.

Looking at the assortment of elegant dishes with those "out-of-place" takeout boxes in the middle, Ouyang Lin admitted that it did ruin the visual appeal. Still, it didn't affect the meal, so he continued eating the fine private kitchen dishes. The food Lu Qin had prepared was still slightly warm, only losing a bit of its ideal texture. But the flavor remained just as good.

After eating for a while, Ouyang Lin noticed something unusual. Lu Qin and his family barely touched the exquisite restaurant dishes. Instead, they kept picking from their own packed food.

Lu Xiyao was eating the Spicy Boiled Fish enthusiastically, her little mouth glistening with oil. Ouyang Lin was stunned. When she ate the Surf Bamboo Fish, she had shown no such enjoyment…

Could it be that this Spicy Boiled Fish was incredibly delicious?

That was impossible, right?

"Uncle Ouyang, why aren't you eating my dad's cooking? It's really good~!"

Lu Xiyao stuffed a bite of Tomato Scrambled Eggs into her mouth.

"These are all Mr. Lu's dishes?"

Ouyang Lin asked. Until now, he hadn't touched any of the food from the takeout boxes, assuming they were just cheap takeout.

"Yes! He made them at home this morning."

Lu Qin nodded.

"President Ouyang, you should give it a try."

"Oh? Mr. Lu cooked these?"

Ouyang Lin had thought that Gan Gao Soup was the only impressive dish Lu Qin could make. After all, Lu Qin was quite young.

For a chef so young, mastering even one dish as complex as Gan Gao Soup was already remarkable.

But now…

He looked at the Twice-Cooked Pork rotating toward him and picked up a piece with his chopsticks. The moment he bit into it, he was struck by an explosion of flavor. The lean meat was aromatic, the fatty part rich but not greasy, and the pork skin had a delightfully chewy texture. The meat was crisp outside, tender inside—soft yet flavorful.

The fresh green garlic sprouts added a crunchy, refreshing bite, complementing the spicy, savory notes of the dish. A deep, smoky aroma filled his mouth, leaving a lingering, satisfying aftertaste.

This…!!!

It was incredible!

Ouyang Lin had never had such delicious Twice-Cooked Pork before. Lu Qin's version completely redefined the dish for him.

So this is what real Twice-Cooked Pork tastes like!

With a spoonful of rice to go with it, all of life's worries seemed to melt away. It was just that good!

Deeply moved, Ouyang Lin said, "Mr. Lu, this Twice-Cooked Pork is truly amazing!"

Lu Qin smiled.

"They say if you visit Sichuan but don't try Twice-Cooked Pork, it's like you never went at all. This is the perfect time of year to eat it. If you like it, President Ouyang, please have more."

Ouyang Lin eagerly took a few more bites and finished an entire bowl of rice in no time.

So satisfying!

No wonder Twice-Cooked Pork is the king of Sichuan cuisine—it's unbeatable!

Ouyang Lin had thought Gan Gao Soup was Lu Qin's best dish. But now, here was this Twice-Cooked Pork!

At that moment, Lu Xiyao's sweet voice chimed in.

"Uncle Ouyang, try this Spicy Boiled Fish! It's super tasty and so exciting~!"