Chapter 16 Wanmin Hall
Faced with Liu Bai's enthusiasm, Zhongli chuckled and did not refuse. In this way, the three of them came to Wanmin Hall, a well-known restaurant in Liyue area.
Wanmin Hall is quite lively in the early morning. Most of the people who come to have breakfast are dock workers. Fortunately, there are still empty seats.
"Hey, the yellow instant noodle over there, come here, we want to order food."
Liu Bai found a seat in the store with Zhongli and Nashida, and waved to a creature he had never seen before not far away.
This little guy is holding a menu in his hand. I guess he is a waiter at Wanmin Hall.
"Lulu~"
Hearing someone calling him, the yellow-orange little guy who looked a bit like a bear immediately ran over, waved and greeted Zhongli, who nodded slightly in response.
Then the little guy handed the menu to Liu Bai.
"Well, let me see... Brother Zhongli, would you like some dragon crab cold water roasted rice?"
Liu Bai read the contents of the menu carefully, then looked up and asked the two people.
"...?"
"Lulu?!"
Zhongli looked puzzled, and the little yellow bear looked shocked as to why there were dishes he had never heard of.
"…This menu is not read from top to bottom, but from left to right."
Nashida had no choice but to lean over to take a look. After discovering the problem, she couldn't help but pull Liu Bai's sleeve to remind him.
The first few dishes on the menu are dragon beard noodles, crab roe tofu, cold mint, crystal shrimp, tender and spicy chicken, grilled tiger fish, and rice dumplings.
"Oh, then bring all of these dishes. We have money."
Liu Bai nodded suddenly, pointed at the dishes and stuffed the menu back to the yellow bear.
"Lulu!"
Guoba responded immediately, then picked up the menu and ran towards the kitchen with his short legs.
"You guys sit down for a while, I'm going to the toilet..."
After Guoba left, Liu Bai looked around and then stood up and spoke.
"Well, the toilet is over there."
Zhongli responded and then pointed Liu Bai to the next path.
After Liu Bai left, Zhongli turned around and looked at Nashida who was sitting opposite him, touching his chin with one hand and thinking about something.
"Um... may I ask who you are?"
Since Liu Bai was not around, Nashida had the opportunity to ask Zhongli questions. She always felt that this man was not simple, but she could not see through him.
"Oh, I'm just a guest of the Wangsheng Hall. My name is Zhongli."
In response to Nashida's question, Zhongli answered her with a chuckle.
"Guest of the Rebirth Hall..."
Nashida murmured softly.
There was no record of the Hall of the Dead in the void of the Ordinance House, so Nashida naturally had never heard of it.
"Speaking of which, what is your relationship with Brother Liu Bai? Although he said you are his sister, he is from Liyue, and you don't look like one."
After answering Nashida's question, Zhongli asked Nashida in return.
"I……"
Nashida paused as she opened her mouth.
What should I do now? Should I say I was kidnapped? And then ask for help from Liyue's Thousand Rock Army?
But it seems that this is no longer necessary...
"Yes, I have no blood relationship with him, but we can still be siblings even if we are not related by blood."
After a brief pause, Nashida answered with a smile.
"I see."
……
"Here we are, guests, please enjoy your meal~"
Soon, a girl with short blue hair and wearing an orange-yellow short cheongsam that revealed her smooth thighs came over and placed the dishes that Liu Bai had just ordered on the table one by one.
"Huh? It's Mr. Zhongli. Are these two your friends?"
After putting down the dishes, Xiangling greeted Zhongli. She had a very deep impression of this guest, as his previous casual cooking advice had benefited her a lot.
"Well, Brother Liu Bai and his sister just arrived in Liyue yesterday. I brought them here to familiarize themselves with the place."
Zhongli nodded slightly, then looked at Liu Bai and the others and introduced them: "This is the daughter of Master Mao, the owner of Wanmintang. She is a chef whose fame has surpassed that of Master Mao. Her spicy dishes are second to none."
"Hehe, I'd feel embarrassed if you said that, Mr. Zhongli..."
"Hello everyone~ Welcome to dine at Wanmin Hall next time~"
Xiangling scratched her head sheepishly, then spoke to Liu Bai, Nashida and the others.
"I will, I will."
Liu Bai nodded. Since there was no need for reservations to dine at Wanmin Hall, it could indeed be his first choice during his stay in Liyue.
"Hey, Guoba, you brought it to the wrong table, that's not..."
After greeting Liu Bai and the others, Xiang Ling happened to see the situation nearby and ran away without saying anything.
Seeing Xiangling busy herself, Liu Bai and the others also picked up their chopsticks.
This breakfast is quite rich...
"By the way, Brother Zhongli, you are a native of Liyue, and you are very knowledgeable and have a broad vision, so I have a small question to ask you."
While eating a sumptuous breakfast, Liu Bai remembered something and immediately spoke to Zhongli.
"Haha, thank you for your compliment, little brother. If you have any questions, just ask."
Zhongli chuckled in response.
"Hmm... I want to ask if you know how to meet the Rock God?"
Liu Bai looked around carefully, making sure no one was paying attention to this side, then he moved closer and asked in a low voice.
"Meet the God of Rock? Why would Brother Liu Bai want to meet the God of Rock?"
Zhongli felt quite strange when he heard that Liu Bai wanted to see the God of Rock.
"Ahem, brother, you know that I grew up outside and have never seen the true face of Lord Yan. My biggest dream on this trip back to Liyue is to see his face."
"It's a pity that I just missed the ceremony of inviting the immortals when I came back..."
Liu Bai coughed lightly and made up a reason to explain to Zhongli.
"Haha, I see. I can understand this kind of thing, brother."
Zhongli chuckled and nodded, finding Liu Bai's poor excuse a little amusing, but he continued to cooperate.
"It's a pity that the Rock God has rarely appeared in public in recent years. Apart from the Immortal Summoning Ceremony that you just missed, I'm afraid there is no other way to see him. Even if there is, it is not something that a mere mortal like me can get in touch with."
"Is that so? What a pity... Anyway, thank you, Brother Zhongli."
"You're welcome, bro."
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"Brother Zhongli, how often can we hear Mr. Yun's plays?"
After eating and drinking and leaving Wanmin Hall, Liu Bai held Nashida's hand and followed Zhongli, and couldn't help but ask.
He didn't know when "The Goddess Splits the View" was first sung, but he really wanted to hear it again in this world.
So, he decided not to miss any of Yun Jin's performances.
"Mr. Yun has performed quite a few plays, but unfortunately the Yunhan Society, to which Mr. Yun belongs, occasionally performs in places like Yilongbu and Wangshu Inn. The time is uncertain, but it is usually in the afternoon."
Zhongli explained to Liu Bai.
"Is that so? I'll ask later. Anyway, thank you, Brother Zhongli. We'll be leaving first."
"Girl, let's go."
Liu Bai nodded, thanked Zhongli, and then left with Nashida.
"Girl, I have to go out today. Do you have somewhere to go? I'll take you there."
After separating from Zhongli, Liu Bai, walking on the streets of Liyue, asked Nashida.
"Well, I want to go to the same literary school."
Nashida said this after thinking for a moment.
Tongwen Academy is an educational institution located in Liyue. It is said to be supported by the Seven Stars of Liyue. It is much larger than ordinary private schools, and the various certificates obtained there can also be certified by the General Affairs Department.
She asked around for a while yesterday and finally found such a school-like place.
"Okay, I'll take you there."
Liu Bai responded and, according to Nashida's request, sent her to the same literary school.
During this time, Liu Bai did not notice that there was someone quietly following him not far behind him.
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