Chapter 165: A Whole New Level of Respect
Song Junde, seeing the situation, said politely and humbly, "I’m really sorry for the trouble I’ve brought everyone; these dishes look very delicious, I deeply appreciate your efforts."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Youwei and Wu Lan’s cheeks flushed red, and nervousness made their speech clumsy; they could only respond with a shy smile, their simple gratitude was evident without words.
It was Jiang Qishan, however, who wore a sincere smile and gently waved his hand to take over the conversation, his voice filled with a dash of humility and joy, "Not at all! For you to lower your status and step under the humble roof of our Jiang family is indeed a blessing and a great honor that our family has cultivated over generations."
When Song Junde heard this, a hint of faint approval flashed through his eyes, and he nodded lightly to accept this gratitude, then he no longer engaged in too much politeness.
"Ladies and gentlemen, no need to be formal; let us chat and enjoy these delicacies on the table that have been carefully prepared."
He encouraged warmly, taking the lead by picking up a slice of translucent fish, lightly dipping it into the special sauce, and slowly bringing it to his mouth.
With this first bite, the atmosphere in the room immediately became much lighter, and everyone followed suit, starting to taste the delights on the table.
The fish seemed to dance on the tip of the tongue, tender and smooth, bursting with freshness, spicy yet not overwhelming, utterly refreshing, which unconsciously brought a look of surprise to Song Junde’s eyes.
Even the experienced chefs in his government residence could not produce such a sublime flavor.
For a moment, everyone at the table exchanged admiring glances, clearly captivated by this unique taste.
Next, Song Junde tried a small piece of chicken that had been slowly stewed over a low fire for a long time. The meat had achieved the ultimate tenderness, the aroma of herbs perfectly interwoven with the meat’s fragrance, not only without any abruptness but also added a touch of warmth and comfort.