The waiter, experienced and observant, quickly noticed the elegantly dressed man and woman leading the group, followed by three notable individuals, and hurried to greet them.
“Honored guests, we have private rooms upstairs. Please, come this way.”
Upon entering the restaurant, they found the main hall completely full, bustling with lively chatter—a clear sign that business was booming.
The bookkeeper, hearing the commotion, was shocked to see the master arrive with an extraordinarily beautiful woman—a rarity for him. Knowing that anyone beside the master deserved utmost care, he put down his work and respectfully greeted Long Junhao.
“Master, the third floor has private rooms. I’ll take you right away! Waiter, bring our best dishes and wine immediately!” The waiter, noting the bookkeeper’s respect, rushed downstairs to relay the order.
The upstairs private room was excellent, quieter than the ground floor, with antique decorations that evoked a sense of calm. A large window offered a view of nearly half the capital, overlooking the lively street and crowds below—a perfect spot for dining and people-watching, especially for Lan Lan.
The food overwhelmed Lan Lan with dishes she had never seen before. By her previous living standards, a month’s salary would barely cover this meal, leading her to think about the poor and reflect on the saying: “Behind luxurious doors lie rotting meat, while frozen corpses lie in the streets.” She decided to set such thoughts aside and enjoy the meal.
As she picked up her chopsticks, she noticed everyone was motionless, waiting for Long Junhao to start. What strict etiquette!
She secretly kicked him under the table, and he played dumb, wanting to tease her. Annoyed, Lan Lan dramatically put down her chopsticks, deciding not to eat.
Realizing he had angered her, Long Junhao quickly picked up his chopsticks, serving her a large bowl of food and feeding her a bite. Lan Lan was appeased and began eating happily.
This scene didn’t surprise Long Feng and Long Yun, who were used to such interactions. They knew the prince was extremely protective of her, wanting to keep her close at all times.
The bookkeeper and Xiao Yue were stunned by Long Junhao’s affectionate display, hardly recognizing the usually cold prince. However, he quickly returned to his aloof demeanor and said, “Eat.”
