Half an hour later, a rich aroma of lobster meat filled the room of the bamboo pavilion.
Anyone who smelled this peculiar and intoxicating fragrance would feel their stomach rumble, their hunger pangs intensify, and their mouths water.
As Cheng Xiaofan was transferring the lobsters to a basin, he infused them with some spiritual energy.
The bright red, glistening lobster meat, enshrouded in white steam and permeated by spiritual energy, released an even more potent and unique aroma.
Each piece of succulent lobster meat was crystal clear and incredibly beautiful.
Grumble, grumble... Hearing the appetizing scent, Dao Dahai and Songxia Kutaizi’s stomachs immediately began to growl like frogs in their depths.
"So fragrant!" Songxia Kutaizi was the first to exclaim.
Cheng Xiaofan waved Dao Dahai over, "Come, sit by the dining table."
At the same time, he brought over two bowls and two pairs of chopsticks.
Then, he took out a bottle of wine, "Director Dao, this is the legendary Thousand-Day Drunkenness wine. It tastes exceptionally good. Let's have a hearty drink today, my brother!"
"Thank you, Xiaofan!" Dao Dahai grinned, his face beaming.
"..." At this moment, Songxia Kutaizi froze.
What, there's none for me?
Why wasn't I invited to sit at the table?
Are you two bullying women like this?
Smelling the enticing aroma, Songxia Kutaizi was so angry she could have cried.
She had originally thought Cheng Xiaofan would definitely invite her to sit at the table, but unexpectedly, he treated her as if she were invisible.
He didn't even glance at her.
"Director Dao, the taste of this lobster is incredibly unique. The moment the meat enters your mouth, the subtle, fresh aroma of the broth quietly blossoms," Cheng Xiaofan said, savoring the lobster and chatting enthusiastically with Dao Dahai. "Then, as you bite into the meat, even before you chew, the aroma explodes like a bomb, instantly covering your mouth and taste buds!"
"Slurp—"
He took a big sip, "Wow, after swallowing the entire piece of meat, a craving to eat dozens more surges through me."
Dao Dahai immediately chimed in, "Xiaofan, I haven't read as many books as you, so I can't describe it. I just feel this taste is something only immortals can usually savor."
"Tsk tsk... it's too delicious!"
"Gulp!" A thunderous sound came from Songxia Kutaizi's stomach.
If Inoue Shoichi hadn't warned Songxia Kutaizi beforehand that Cheng Xiaofan was exceptionally skilled and that she shouldn't provoke him lightly, she would have tried to snatch the food.
Born in Sakura Country, Songxia Kutaizi had eaten so much lobster, but she had never encountered lobster that emitted such an alluring fragrance.
She could clearly feel her digestive tract convulsing violently due to the stimulation of the delicious food.
This Cheng Xiaofan is inhuman! I'm so beautiful, how can you ignore me?
Aren't they saying Chinese men are the most chivalrous and tender towards women? You two are enjoying yourselves so much, don't you see a hungry beauty standing beside you?
Cheng Xiaofan, do you know that toying with a beautiful woman like this is an unforgivable sin!
"Ow..." Songxia Kutaizi couldn't help but groan.
"Woof woof!"
Just then, Taoqibao (Naughty Package) ran in from outside the door.
Master, why didn't you call Uncle Dog to come and savor this fragrant lobster meat?
Are we still friends?
How can you treat a loyal follower like this?
Doesn't your conscience hurt?
Songxia Kutaizi's groan was completely drowned out by Taoqibao's grumbling.
"Stop dawdling, there'll be plenty for you!" Cheng Xiaofan immediately took a small basin and scooped some of the remaining lobster meat and soup from the pot into it.
He brought the basin to the dog and said, "Take it outside to eat. Don't let your slurping disturb the pleasure of drinking wine with your Uncle Dao!"
"Woof woof!"
Taoqibao understood.
It immediately picked up the basin of lobster and soup, wagging its tail like a whirlwind, and ran outside.
For a moment, Songxia Kutaizi was stunned into silence.
A living, breathing beauty stood before Cheng Xiaofan, and in his eyes, was she less important than a dog?
How could you insult a beautiful woman like this?
Everyone says I look remarkably like Haruka Ayase (a famous actress from Sakura Country), how can you be so blind?
Songxia Kutaizi finally couldn't bear it any longer, "Mr. Cheng..." She had only managed to utter these three words when she suddenly remembered Inoue Shoichi's warning before she left and immediately fell silent.
"Uh, Songxia Kutaizi, do you have something to say to me?" Cheng Xiaofan suddenly looked at her, asking with curiosity.
Songxia Kutaizi stammered, then mustered her courage and said, "Mr. Cheng, could I also have a taste of the lobster?"
Cheng Xiaofan immediately replied, "That won't do. I only made enough for two people. I didn't expect you to eat, so I didn't account for you!"
"..." Is this statement infuriating or not?
He didn't expect others to eat? What kind of statement is that?
You can eat, but I can't?
Am I not human?
"Director Dao, eat while it's hot. This lobster meat won't taste as good when it's cold!" Cheng Xiaofan urged Dao Dahai, "This Thousand-Day Drunkenness wine is quite enjoyable. Let's have a couple more rounds!"
"Ah, help!"
"Woof woof!"
As the two were clinking glasses, they suddenly heard a cry for help and dog barks from outside.
Judging by the sound, the person calling for help was Songxia Kutaizi.
And the other was naturally Taoqibao's barking.
When did Songxia Kutaizi go outside and get into a conflict with Taoqibao?
Cheng Xiaofan knew that once Taoqibao got serious, even if Songxia Kutaizi was from the Blood Demon Sect, she wouldn't be a match for it.
He ran outside and saw Songxia Kutaizi lying on the ground, clutching a piece of lobster meat.
Meanwhile, Taoqibao had one front paw on Songxia Kutaizi's shoulder, its eyes wide, and the other front paw raised as if ready to claw her face at any moment.
If Taoqibao were to claw her face, her entire face would be ruined.
After all, Songxia Kutaizi was from the Blood Demon Sect. Judging by the aura emanating from her, according to the classification of ancient Chinese martial arts, she should have already reached the innate realm.
In this martial world, she could certainly walk around with impunity.
Yet, here she was, pinned to the ground by a dog, unable to move, her hair dishevelled and covering her face, looking utterly miserable.
This Taoqibao is quite fierce!
It released a thread of its aura, directly binding Songxia Kutaizi.
"You beast, take back your stinky paw!" Cheng Xiaofan quickly shouted at Taoqibao, "How could you pin down a beautiful woman like her? Do you have any improper intentions?"
"Woof woof!" As Taoqibao retracted its paw, it barked, "It's a false accusation, Master. She was the one who snatched food from my basin first, that's why I acted. I smell blood on her, she's definitely not a good person!"
Cheng Xiaofan ignored Taoqibao for the moment and curiously asked Songxia Kutaizi, "Beauty, why were you fighting with my dog for food?"