After rejecting my celebrity husband

Chapter 387 - 388: The Issue with Ordering Food

Xu Pei’s gaze swept over Leng Zimo’s hand on Luo Xiaoqian’s wrist, and she smiled, "Hey, showing off affection like this is really not cool, you know!"

"I like it." Leng Zimo didn’t take the menu and began to order efficiently, "Assorted hotpot, explosive tri-mix, deep-fried meatballs..."

"Not bad, huh? Still remember my favorite dishes. This guy doesn’t eat offal, get him sweet and sour meatballs and braised crispy fish... a small bowl of dumpling soup, no cilantro," Xu Pei smiled and looked at Leng Zimo, "The person who knows your taste best must be me!"

"My stomach’s been uncomfortable recently, let’s go for something light." Leng Zimo added a few light dishes and didn’t forget to remind the server, "Also, make the dumpling soup a large portion, for the two of us to eat."

Xu Pei didn’t eat that dish, so Leng Zimo’s "us" naturally referred to him and Luo Xiaoqian.

Xu Pei curved her lips, "Xiao Qian, aren’t you going to try the stewed dishes here?"

"Sorry." Luo Xiaoqian smiled apologetically, "I don’t eat offal."

"What would you like to drink?" the order taker asked politely.

"Eating stewed dishes, obviously we should have some baijiu. Zimo, how much will you have?" Xu Pei’s eyes shone as she looked over.

"You drink. I still have to drive later." Leng Zimo raised his right hand, "A jug of soy milk, hot."

"No sugar." Luo Xiaoqian reminded from the side.

"Right, no sugar!" Leng Zimo laughed and raised his hand, rubbed her little head gently, "I almost forgot."

Finally, a ripple arose in Xu Pei’s calm gaze, "Give me a bottle of Xiao Er, no, make it two!"

The drinks were swiftly served, and Leng Zimo and Luo Xiaoqian proposed a toast to Xu Pei with soy milk in place of alcohol.

Xu Pei didn’t hesitate at all, downing the 56-degree baijiu in one gulp. When the dishes arrived, she barely touched her food, and the small bottle of alcohol quickly emptied.

"Zimo?" Luo Xiaoqian glanced at Yu Tong, then looked at Leng Zimo with some concern.

With such intense liquor and Xu Pei asking for two bottles at once, Luo Xiaoqian couldn’t help but be concerned. Though she wanted to advise, the other person was Leng Zimo’s friend, and since they had just met, it wasn’t her place to speak out.

Leng Zimo smiled and placed food onto her plate, showing no intention of stopping Xu Pei, "No worries, don’t fret."

Hearing his words, Xu Pei tilted her head back and downed the freshly poured drink, "Xiao Qian, you don’t need to worry about me. Let me tell you, when it comes to drinking, none of these guys can beat me."

Seeing her face slightly flushed, yet still eating and maintaining her elegant demeanor, Luo Xiaoqian felt relieved.

After drinking, Xu Pei became even more talkative, mainly bringing up old stories with Leng Zimo and the others. Leng Zimo chatted with her while his hand casually rested on the table, covering Luo Xiaoqian’s hand and his thumb gently stroked her palm occasionally.

Luo Xiaoqian hadn’t drunk a sip of alcohol, but her face uncontrollably flushed red. She wanted to withdraw her hand, but his grip tightened, and he turned to her with an ambiguous smile.

Meanwhile, Xu Pei raised her glass for the seventh time. When she set the glass down, whether by accident or a slip of the hand, the bottom of the glass touched the spoon, making a rather jarring sound.

Leng Zimo and Luo Xiaoqian both turned their heads at the noise.

Xu Pei smiled apologetically, "Seems like I’m not used to drinking baijiu, I might’ve had a bit too much. I’m going to the restroom."

Seeing her stagger slightly, Luo Xiaoqian was worried she might fall. She immediately went over and took Xu Pei’s arm, "Let me come with you."

"Then I’ll borrow your princess for a while!" Xu Pei smiled at Leng Zimo, then headed out with Luo Xiaoqian.