Gourmet and actor

Since returning to City B, it was the first time for Deng Yibo to eat Xiao Ke's dishes again.In front of the delicious food, he didn't care about his face, and yelled that he wanted to pack it in a very hopeless way.

Xiao Ke had long been used to his appearance, and lowered his head amusedly. He was about to speak, but Deng Zairong, who was sitting next to him, reprimanded him: "Shut up, look at your appearance, it's too shameful!"

His tone was unusually harsh, more like a serious reprimand than half-joking sarcasm between brothers.For a moment, not only Deng Yibo was frightened into silence, but other people on the table also stopped their chopsticks.

Seeing that everyone at the same table was looking at him except Chen Shangxing, Deng Zairong's eyes flashed, and he was about to get up, but couldn't help but put the small half of the colorful fruit on the plate into his mouth first.Then he took the coat and said, "I have something to do in the afternoon, so let's go first. Boss Xiao, thank you for your hospitality today, and I wish you a prosperous business."

Knowing that Deng Zairong is Han Xilin's friend, Xiao Ke didn't care about the silence caused by him, thinking that maybe there was something urgent, so he was in a bad mood and scolded his younger brother.Nodding slightly to him at the moment, he said: "Mr. Deng is polite, I will see you off."

"No, no, no, look, those people are ready to toast you, it would be bad for you to go away." Deng Zairong resisted the urge to turn around, and left in a hurry.

Noticing that the tables next to him were indeed adding wine to the glasses, as if they were about to come over to say hello, Xiao Ke couldn't help feeling a little worried, "Oops, I really can't drink."

On the side, Han Xilin heard his words, took a wine glass, and stood up too.

But before he could speak, the person at the nearest table had already walked over.

The leading man wearing glasses introduced himself with a smile: "Boss Xiao, I'm Ni Guang. Thank you for your hospitality, we have a great feast today. It's been a long time since we had such a good meal. It's the first time we meet. Let's go together? I'll go first. Do it for your respect."

As he spoke, he raised the small cup full of white wine in his hand, and drank it down in one gulp.

"Mr. Ni, I—"

Xiao Ke didn't expect him to act so fast, the other party would do it first, and if he refused again, it would be impolite.

While hesitating, Han Xilin stepped in, half-turned his body, and blocked him behind him unobtrusively, and said to Ni Guang: "Boss Xiao can't drink, I'll toast you with this glass for him."

Before the words finished, Han Xilin raised his head, his Adam's apple on his slender neck moved slightly, and drank it all in one gulp.

Ni Guang didn't expect there to be a chef who couldn't drink, so he felt a little embarrassed after hearing Han Xilin's words.Seeing him take the initiative to make a rescue, he quickly walked down the steps and said, "Haha, this gentleman is a good drinker. Boss Xiao, I am doing WeChat operations, and I have a column on hand. I want to write an article related to the Imperial Food Palace. If it is convenient, Shall we make an appointment to chat?"

Xiao Ke saw off the guests today, and had to discuss with Ding Haili about the ration of ingredients.Before going to report to the crew tomorrow afternoon, I had two or three hours to spare, so I said, "Can tomorrow be at nine o'clock?"

"Of course." In fact, Ni Guang hasn't gotten up before ten o'clock in the past two years.But he is willing to make an exception once, who let Xiao Ke firmly grasp his stomach?

Other media people also wanted to interview Xiao Ke.Yu Gong, a restaurant with such great taste will become famous sooner or later, if you discover it first, won’t your magazines or newspapers know people well?In private, after eating the delicacy in the world, how can I walk around in fine clothes, of course I have to show off to my friends and make them envious and jealous.

Chinese people's friendship, especially the friendship established at dinner, is often inseparable from wine.Squeezing aside Ni Guang, who had taken the lead, the editor-in-chief who had been robbed before said, "Boss Xiao, you are Xiao Yin's friend, and that is also our friend. Come on, come on, let's talk after this drink."

Xiao Ke couldn't stop him again, so Han Xilin took over the wine again.

Now that we have started, we have to save face for the rest.In the end, Han Xilin drank with the gang.Although the others didn't gulp down like Ni Guang, but with more than 20 people added up, even if each of them had one mouthful, Han Xilin would have drunk about six or seven cups.

In the past, no one dared to persuade Han Xilin to drink at dinner parties.Although he occasionally sips a few cups in private, this is not the way of drinking.After entertaining these people for Xiao Ke, although his mind was still clear, his movements involuntarily slowed down a little.

Seeing that his son's face was not looking well, Father Han quickly served him a bowl of perch clear soup, "Come on, sober up."

Deng Yibo said heartlessly: "Brother Han, you just now looked like the groom's official serving the bride's wine at the wedding banquet."

Han Xilin remained expressionless and pretended not to hear.Father Han picked up the last ham and chicken wing he had just snatched, and said frightenedly, "That's right, if he dares not protect Xiao Ke, I'll cut him."

Deng Yibo rolled his eyes, wanted to speak, but held back: If the parents had had the awareness of Father Han back then, my brother would not have changed his style drastically now, and he would vent his anger on himself from time to time.

That bowl of fish soup did not save Han Xilin.More than half an hour later, the guests were almost gone, but he felt that his head was getting more and more drowsy, and his drowsiness was getting deeper and deeper.

After seeing off the last group of friends, Xiao Ke turned around and saw Han Xilin's eyes half-closed, the long shadows of his eyelashes fell on the eye sockets, which looked like dark circles, and he looked particularly listless.He couldn't help but blame himself: "It's all my fault. If only I had made it clear from the beginning, Director Han wouldn't be drunk."

Father Han was discussing with a few old friends about something to do in the afternoon. Hearing this, he hurriedly said: "Xiao Ke, don't think too much, he usually drinks by himself. Just find a place for him to sleep and wait for him to wake up." Come to the spirit and it will be fine."

Of course Xiao Ke couldn't just throw Han Xilin away.After thinking about it, while he was still a little conscious, he half-supported and half-carried him, and walked towards his own dedicated lounge.

Usually it was Han Xilin who sent Xiao Ke to rest, but today it was changed.They were so close to each other, their clothes clinging to each other, making a small rubbing sound.Feeling Xiao Ke's body temperature and smelling the faint scent of soap on his body, it was more real and warmer than all the assumptions combined.

This made Han Xilin, who was already drunk and hazy, even more in a trance, and an impulse suddenly arose in his heart.The words that have been settled for many days can't wait to get rid of all kinds of scruples and say them to the person who makes him miss him.

Noticing the sudden rapid breathing of the people around him, Xiao Ke thought he was getting more and more drunk, so he quickened his pace again.

After entering the room, he closed the door behind his back, helped Han Xilin to lie down on the sofa, and covered him with a thin blanket.Xiao Ke was about to pour water, but he grabbed his wrist.

"Xiao Ke..." He was very drunk, Han Xilin's voice was not as clear as usual, but a little more deep and confusing.

Hearing him call out to him with such a voice, Xiao Ke's heart beat faster for no reason, "Huh?"

Han Xilin's hands were astonishingly hot, and he didn't know when to open his eyes. He fixedly looked at him, "Xiao Ke, I like you."

Probably because he was exaggerated too much by Father Han and Dao Xu, and he also read countless confessions of fangirls on Weibo, Xiao Ke reflexively interpreted liking as the meaning of appreciating closeness, so he used He said in a coaxing tone, "Got it, I like you too."

After all, she even tucked the blanket for him.

Received Xiao Ke's response, Han Xilin laughed silently.He has always been restrained, even if he smiled in the past, it was faint.Today, however, she smiled very happily, her eyes were bent, and her expression was indescribably gentle and satisfied.

Because of his smile, Xiao Ke suddenly realized that Han Xilin's so-called liking might not mean what he thought.

Realizing this, Xiao Ke immediately remembered that when he was in the cottage last time, one day Han Xilin came over suddenly and asked him if he wanted a girlfriend or a boyfriend.

Although he did not reject same-sex love, he never thought that he would find a man as a partner, let alone that Han Xilin was interested in him.

—Maybe I misunderstood?After all, he never expressed anything before, maybe he was talking nonsense when he was drunk.

But Han Xilin's next move shattered Xiao Ke's luck.

He lifted Xiao Ke's wrist to his lips, and then a kiss as light as a feather fell on the palm of his hand, moving along the palm lines, "It's not just that I like you, it should be said, I love you, Xiao Ke."

No drunken man could babble in such affectionate, tender tones.From eyes to words, from actions to facial expressions, Han Xilin's intentions are very clear.

Xiao Ke was completely dumbfounded.

His last scene in the crew was bombing munitions. The prop master was very skilled, and with a few bangs, the huge warehouse model was shattered into pieces, and broken boards and broken wood flew all over the sky.

Now his mind is even more messy than the fragments flying all over the sky that day.

He wasn't disgusted with Han Xilin's confession, but he couldn't say he was happy either.In addition to being surprised, I was still surprised.

Just now he felt that Han Xilin didn't have that intention, but after he was completely sure, when he thought about it carefully, he couldn't help wondering: Did the other party really mean it?

Han Xilin is succinct and succinct to everyone, but he is especially gentle and patient with himself.When being splashed with dirty water, he was more anxious than himself. Not only did he offer to help, but he was even more caring afterwards.

Many things I didn't think about at the time, but when I think about it later, it has a lot of meaning.Whether it is critical moments or daily life, Han Xilin treats him not like an ordinary friend, but more like caring for his partner and caring for his lover.But he was preconceived and accustomed to it, so he didn't notice something was wrong.

So, now, is he going to accept it?What kind of answer should I give Han Xilin?

Thinking of the word answer, Xiao Ke suddenly woke up from his contemplation.

Feeling that Han Xilin's kiss was still lingering in his palm, he subconsciously pulled it away in a panic.

But Han Xilin clenched tightly, Xiao Ke's actions not only failed to withdraw his hand as he wished, but pulled him up from the sofa.

Feeling the strength, Han Xilin supported his body with a smile, but pulled his backhand at the end.

Caught off guard, Xiao Ke suddenly threw himself into his arms.

The two were closer than when they were helping each other just now.Feeling Han Xilin's warm breath on his face along with the faint sound of heartbeat, Xiao Ke's ears were suddenly blushed with embarrassment, and he wanted to push him away and stand up, "Wait a minute."

Han Xilin, who usually respects his opinion very much, ignored it this time.

In a posture almost hugging, he slowly turned his face until he was at the same level as Xiao Ke.Then, the thin lips got closer and closer, with an undeniable force, eager to get a kiss.

The distance between the lips kept shortening, and Xiao Ke's mind went blank.

But at the same time, a thought rose vaguely in his heart: his consciousness failed to make a yes or no decision, but his reaction had already given the answer.Perhaps, for Han Xilin, he also—

Before thinking about it, Han Xilin stopped his movements without warning when the breaths of each other were infinitely close to blending with each other, leaving only a slight difference.

After a while, he remained motionless.

Xiao Ke pushed him subconsciously, and Han Xilin immediately fell back on the sofa obediently.There was a muffled sound when his head hit the soft railing, but his eyes were still tightly closed, and he even actively turned his head to find a comfortable arc.

... actually fell asleep.

Xiao Ke breathed a sigh of relief from the bottom of his heart. The idea that he hadn't thought through before, and because of this little accident, was temporarily—or deliberately put aside.

Jumping off the sofa, he calmed down for a moment.Although he knew that nothing really happened just now, he still pulled his clothes back and forth with a guilty conscience, and after dawdling for a long time, he left the lounge.

Unknowingly delayed for a while.At this time, the front hall had been cleaned up, and almost everyone had left, leaving only Ding Haili alone.

Seeing Xiao Ke coming out, he asked: "Mr. Xiao Xiao, is Mr. Han very drunk? Have you vomited? If so, I will clean it."

"No, nothing, he fell asleep." Xiao Ke was embarrassed for a rare time, and quickly changed the subject, "Where are Uncle Han and Xiao Deng?"

"Mr. Han and the others went to work and brought Mr. Deng over to be the driver."

During the conversation, Xiao Ke gradually regained his sense of normalcy, nodded, and said, "The other employees are off work. Lao Ding, let's quickly discuss the amount of ingredients, and you should go back to rest soon. You have worked hard these few days. "

Ding Haili quickly said: "Mr. Xiao, I should do whatever you are doing. For this ingredient, I think high-end dry goods can be prepared a little bit. In addition, there are fresh poultry. According to your regulations, the restaurant should use it every day. Hang a few live chickens out of the broth, and change them every day, not overnight, and if you need to cook, you have to order a few more. And—”

After chatting for about half an hour, Xiao Ke and Ding Haili agreed that the restaurant is newly opened, and the business is still unknown.In addition to the essential basic ingredients, the rest can be reduced first, especially the rare and precious ingredients that cannot be stored for a long time, so as not to be unsalable after being put out.

After the discussion, Ding Haili called several suppliers to place orders, and then left work.

After closing the door of the restaurant, I turned off all the headlights, leaving only a few spotlights, and checked the miscellaneous items at the front desk.After finishing all the chores that could be done, Xiao Ke was still unwilling to give up, for fear that once he was free, he would have to face the problem that left him wondering what to do.

In order to find something to occupy his mind, he simply went to the kitchen to bring out a few dishes that he had reserved for taking back to the apartment for dinner, and continued to eat by himself.

But Xiao Ke is usually used to eating only [-]% full, and with his mind on his mind, he felt that he couldn't eat any more after he didn't take a few bites.

This made him feel more and more depressed.Throwing down the chopsticks, I wanted to imitate others and use alcohol to relieve their sorrows, but then I thought, if they were drunk and two insane drunks were alone together, something might happen that would embarrass each other forever, so I had to cancel it this thought.

Unfortunately, there is no TV installed in the store, so I can't even pass the time.If he left Han Xilin and went back by himself, he would feel a little worried.

In order not to continue to be upset, Xiao Ke decided to find something to do no matter what.Thinking of the prosperity nearby, he decided to go shopping in the mall.

Finding out the equipment such as sunglasses and masks, just about to go out, Xiao Ke suddenly saw several eighteen.Nine-year-old girls stood outside the gate, all with regretful faces, and some even took out their mobile phones to take pictures.

Are you a diner who wants to enter the store?Adhering to the idea that coming to the door is a customer, Xiao Ke walked to the door and said: "We will open at ten o'clock tomorrow morning, please come back then."

Unexpectedly, his appearance caused the little girls to scream, "Xiao Ke! Look, it's really Xiao Ke!"

Seeing Xiao Ke's bewildered expression, a girl quickly signaled her companion to stop talking, then blushed, suppressed her excitement and explained: "Xiao, Mr. Xiao, we are all your fans. We just saw a celebrity playing on WeChat. Niba sent a photo of the dishes of Yushigong, and left a message saying that you opened today. We happen to be nearby, so, so come and have a look. Would you like to sign for us?"

Xiao Ke suddenly realized, and said: "Thank you. If you want to sign, please come in and sit. I will write to you."

Unexpectedly, the idol was more approachable than he showed during the interaction on Weibo. Several fans couldn't restrain their excitement and thanked them repeatedly.Then he stepped into the restaurant carefully, and handed him the autograph book and pen that he brought with him.

While waiting, some people stared intently at Xiao Ke's handsome face, while others were attracted by the dishes next to them.Looking at the plates of unique and delicious delicacies, he quietly swallowed his saliva.

As early as when Xiao Ke said that he was going to open a restaurant, the local fans left a message saying that they would come to join in and take care of the idol's business.Now that he's here, while swallowing the handsome guy and the delicious food, he has to secretly look at the menu.Seeing this, I was immediately taken aback by the pricing.

For some social people who care more about the atmosphere, the taste and the dining experience, this price is within the acceptable range.But for the schoolgirls who still spend money from their parents and only occasionally work part-time to earn some pocket money, ordering a dish at the Imperial Food Palace is enough for their food expenses for half a month.Let them flinch.

But the presence of those few dishes is too strong, as attractive as their own master.Knowing that they couldn't afford it, the girls couldn't help but watch and watch.

When Xiao Ke finished writing the last signature, the girl who spoke first couldn't hold back, and was afraid of making him angry, so she racked her brains and came up with a tactful sentence, and asked tentatively: "Mr. Xiao, the restaurant is newly opened." , is there any promotion?"

"Not yet." Xiao, who seldom goes shopping, didn't know that merchants like to offer discounts to attract customers, and no one around him suggested it to him. Naturally, he didn't know that there were new store opening discounts.

"Then, can the food here be sold in half? We want to try it too, but...but..." The girl wanted to make an excuse to say that she couldn't eat it, but she felt that lying was bad, so she paused a few times, but still couldn't finished.

Fortunately, Xiao Ke's problem of overthinking when speaking to young girls has not improved.In addition, in the previous life, she was born in the royal family who had to turn countless turns to utter a sentence. After thinking about it for a while, she immediately guessed her unfinished words.

Unexpectedly, fans pointed out that the price was too high on the first day of opening.Although he had heard He Lun's analysis long ago and knew that the restaurant's target group was not such young girls with no financial means, Xiao Ke still couldn't bear to let her down.After all, this is his own fan.

After a little thought, he said: "It was my negligence. I forgot that there are also people with small appetites who would like to have a smaller portion of each dish and try a few more dishes. I will discuss with my friends later and launch a small portion of the regular dishes as soon as possible. , strive to use the money of two dishes, so that everyone can taste more dishes."

Although the girl is innocent, she is not a fool. She immediately realized that Xiao Ke had guessed what she meant, but she didn't want to embarrass her, and even cleverly made an excuse.

The idol is so considerate and gentle!What's even more rare is that she is so attentive to ordinary little fans like her, he is even warmer than the warm guy in the movie, and he is incomparably perfect!

The girl was so excited that she couldn't say a word, her face was so red that she was about to burn, she just nodded repeatedly.

Xiao Ke saw the girl's reaction a lot when he was in the film crew.It's just that at that time it was a fan of another family, but now I have it myself.Thinking of this, Prince Xiao Xiao couldn't help being a little proud.

Finding a few clean paper bags, Xiao Ke put them in each bag, and gave them all the baked pancakes on the plate, and said, "Since it's here, let's have a taste."

This was really a surprise, the girls thanked them excitedly and took it.Originally, I was going to eat after leaving, but smelling the sweet and warm aroma in my hand, someone couldn't help it, took a bite quietly, and immediately exclaimed, "Oh my god, it's delicious!"

Someone took the lead, and other girls followed suit and tasted it one after another.

The appearance of this sweet biscuit is similar to that of sesame seed cakes, and the skin is very crispy, but it is not like other similar dim sum, which crumbs all over your hands when you touch it.Its flap-thin puff pastry is crisp and uncrackable until it melts in your mouth.

Grapes are used for the filling.I don't know how to deal with it. The skin has been roasted until it is extremely crispy, but the seedless grapes inside are still juicy and plump without any sour taste.

The delicate and crispy skin, paired with pure sweet grapes, is neither too sweet nor greasy, but also delicious enough.After just one bite, the girls felt extremely happy.But he was reluctant to finish the meal, so he sipped it in small bites. At the same time, he secretly decided to find a part-time job as soon as he got back, and eat the small regular dishes promised by the idol when he saved enough money!

Seeing the fans eating happily, Xiao Ke was also very satisfied.Just as they were about to sit down and eat slowly, there was a familiar footstep behind them.

Immediately, there was Han Xilin's slightly puzzled voice, "Xiao Ke, who are they?"

In normal times, this is the most common question.But Xiao Ke, who just received the confession, now doesn't want to see him at all, let alone be ready to talk to him.

But if the fans were present, it would be strange if they ignored them.After a few seconds of silence, Xiao Kecai said, "My fans."

Han Xilin was keenly aware of Xiao Ke's subtle resistance, and couldn't help frowning, but it was inconvenient for him to ask questions because of the presence of outsiders.He glanced at the girls who were in the way, his face darkened.

His aura can't even be supported by business leaders, let alone a few young girls who haven't left school.Stared at by this tall and handsome man with menacing eyes, they dare not stay any longer.Guessing that he might have important matters to discuss with his idol, he hurriedly said goodbye.

Xiao Ke originally wanted to avoid Han Xilin by chatting with fans.As soon as they left, the plan suddenly fell through.

He was staring blankly at what reason to avoid Han Xilin, but he heard him ask, "What's wrong with you? Did something happen just now?"