The innkeeper kept staring for a long time until Wu Tan looked over, and only then did the innkeeper hurriedly shift his gaze toward the young woman in front of him.
"Listening to your accents, it sounds like you're from out of town and unfamiliar with our local dishes, I can introduce a few," the innkeeper offered informatively.
Shen Chuwei was fretting over not understanding the names on the menu, so naturally, she was pleased to have someone clarify.
She nodded enthusiastically, "That would be great."
The innkeeper looked at her smile and felt a sense of pleasure for the first time.
With the innkeeper's guidance, Shen Chuwei ordered eight dishes in one go.
"Innkeeper, we've been traveling all day and are quite hungry. Please hurry with the meal," she requested.
The innkeeper informed her, "It's not mealtime now, so the dishes will come out quickly."
Wu Tan reminded him, "Just two bowls of Plain Congee and two plates of vegetarian dishes for me."