No one in this hotel, from the owner to the dishwasher, didn't know Melina.
Although Melina held a noble position in the United States, she never put on airs in front of others and was always exceptionally amiable.
She was particularly close to Chinese people.
"Wow, Miss Melina, your boyfriend is so handsome!" exclaimed the female server.
Amyde, standing nearby, couldn't help but size up Cheng Xiaofan.
She had always been puzzled how Cheng Xiaofan, who she thought was ordinary-looking three years ago, had become so commanding and dashing.
In his presence, she always felt an urge to bow down.
Despite the humiliation she had suffered in front of Cheng Xiaofan at Melina's home, Amyde found herself unable to feel any resentment towards him now when she thought about it.
The waitress then praised Amyde, "Miss Melina, your sworn sister is also very beautiful, like a fairy from a painting!"
"Thank you!"
It was rare for Amyde to hear such praise, and she was deeply touched.
She immediately took out a stack of US dollars from her small bag, placed it in the waitress's hand, and said with a smile, "Beautiful, this is for you as a tip!"
When the waitress saw that the bills were all hundred-dollar notes, her jaw nearly dropped in shock.
"Ah, so much US dollars, I can't possibly accept it!" The waitress, flustered, tried to return the money to Amyde.
Amyde pushed the money back and said, "Beautiful, this is what I sincerely want to give you, please don't refuse!"
"I'm treating tonight, please arrange a private room for the three of us!"
The waitress quickly replied, "Thank you, thank you!"
Cheng Xiaofan watched from the side, dumbfounded.
Had this Amyde changed her ways?
She had actually learned to give tips!
Upon entering the private room, a dedicated server brought over the menu.
Amyde handed the menu to Cheng Xiaofan and said, "Brother-in-law, I don't know much about Chinese cuisine, please order for us!"
With a server present, Amyde naturally couldn't address him by his title.
Cheng Xiaofan was quite pleased with this.
Besides, if she, who managed such a vast enterprise at home, lacked this bit of quick-wittedness, what else could she do?
Cheng Xiaofan took the menu from Amyde and passed it to Melina.
He said, "Melina, I'm not used to ordering, so why don't you do it?"
Melina took the menu and smiled, "Okay, I'll order."
She then added with a smile, "There are only three of us, and we're here to have fun. Let's just have a classic four dishes and one soup. Anything more would be a waste!"
Amyde said, "Melina, don't try to save money for me. I'm not short of money, so please order more dishes. Pick the expensive and delicious ones!"
Melina patted her shoulder and said, "Amyde, are you afraid that ordering too little will make you seem petty and displease your brother-in-law?"
"It's okay, your brother-in-law isn't that kind of person!"
Immediately!
She began ordering: Steamed Stinky Mandarin Fish, Braised Pork Belly with Tofu, One-Pot Dish, Stir-fried Dry Tofu with Vegetable Shreds, and a bowl of Mushroom Meatball Soup.
She also ordered two bottles of Qianri Zui wine.
After ordering the food and wine, she handed the menu to the waiter.
The hotel's dishes were served quickly.
Not long after the server left, someone came to bring the dishes.
Cheng Xiaofan glanced at the dishes on the table and nodded with a smile, "These dishes are well-chosen, I like them!"
"This Braised Pork Belly with Tofu is my favorite. Every household in my village, Zhuxi Village, makes this dish. No matter how poor we were, this was always a staple during the New Year!"
He picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in his mouth, chewing as he praised, "This tastes good, just like how we make it in Zhuxi Village!"
Seeing Amyde sitting there without touching her chopsticks, Cheng Xiaofan glared at her and said, "Amyde, since I am your master, you should learn to taste Chinese cuisine, and even learn to cook it."
"If your master likes a dish, what reason do you have not to eat it?"
"I'm eating, I'm eating!" Amyde, startled, quickly picked up her chopsticks and tried to pick up a piece of braised pork from the plate.
She tried several times but couldn't pick it up, her face turning red with frustration, sweat beading on her forehead.
Melina chuckled, "Amyde, come, I'll teach you how to use chopsticks!"
She guided Amyde hand by hand on how to use chopsticks.
Although Amyde was usually willful, she was undeniably sharp. After only a few lessons from Melina, she was able to use chopsticks skillfully.
She picked up a piece of meat, put it in her mouth, and after a few chews, she said flatteringly to Cheng Xiaofan, "Master, the meat you like to eat is truly delicious!"
Hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan shook his head and frowned, "Your compliment sounds too forced, as if I'm making you say it."
"However, if I were to make these dishes, they would definitely be delicious!"
"How about this, I'll add some seasoning to these dishes!"
Saying that, he flipped his right palm, and an almost imperceptible spiritual energy covered the dishes.
After Cheng Xiaofan withdrew his hand, he said, "Taste these dishes again and see if there are any miraculous changes!"
Having learned from her previous experience, Amyde quickly picked up another piece of meat and put it in her mouth.
"My God, this meat tastes divine! I've never tasted such delicious meat in my life, it's too good!" Amyde exclaimed joyfully.
Immediately!
She then reached for the Steamed Stinky Mandarin Fish.
After a couple of chews, her face lit up like a flower, and she said, "This fish tastes wonderful, I really love it!"
She ate every dish, praising each one.
After trying them all, she realized that she had eaten almost half of the four dishes and one soup.
Amyde was terrified and quickly put down her chopsticks, saying, "Master, Sister Melina, it's my fault, I ate too much."
"I'll immediately call the server to bring out a few more dishes!"
Cheng Xiaofan waved his hand and smiled, "Forget it. In China, there's a saying, 'Thunder doesn't strike when people are eating,' meaning that no matter what mistakes someone has made, they should be allowed to eat their fill."
"Besides, I think it's great that you like Chinese cuisine."
Amyde said excitedly, "Master, you're amazing! With just a wave of your hand, the taste of the dishes underwent a miraculous change."
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "That's because I filtered the dishes with the spiritual energy within me. Not only did they become delicious, but they are also very nourishing."
"Of course, spiritual energy can not only nourish people but also kill them."
"The ten gene-enhanced individuals your father, Degrell, spent a fortune to hire were annihilated by me with a mere wave of my hand, their bodies vanished without a trace."
Amyde was stunned into silence.
She only knew from Degrell that the ten gene-enhanced individuals placed near Kairi had been killed by Cheng Xiaofan, but she had no idea that he had annihilated them with just a wave of his hand.
His spiritual energy was too powerful!