Tan Guiren took Huo Shaoheng to the dining room.
Because the house was now using a diesel generator for power, only one light was on in the dining room, as opposed to typically unscrupulous usage.
The long dining table was laden with four delicious and fragrant courses and a soup, all authentic Yangzhou cuisine. A lotus blossom-shaped bowl in the middle was filled with a round, fist-sized Lion's Head meatball paired with crisp greens accented with broth.
A beautiful aroma was apparent as soon as they moved closer. On the side was a dish of vegetarian stir-fry, pan-fried shrimp, mushrooms, and vegetables, as well as a bowl of tofu. More than half the food was vegetarian.
Tan Guiren didn't hesitate to serve the only Lion's Head meatball to Huo Shaoheng using the serving spoon. "Try this meatball. It's Mrs. Fen's best dish."
