On this nameless island, in addition to the Life Science Research Institute, there was also a super-luxurious grand hotel.
After all, this Life Science Research Institute was funded by the royal family, and those who came to inspect and supervise the work were not ordinary people.
Sometimes, they would stay here for many days. Without a decent hotel, it would certainly not do.
What's more, the island was beautiful, with cascading springs, waterfalls, strange peaks, and unique rocks, making it the most suitable place for humans to live and relax. Sometimes, some dignitaries came here just to take a vacation and relax.
On the way to the restaurant, Cheng Xiaofan made another request to Freelander: "Mr. Freelander, I don't like Western food. I like Chinese cuisine and Chinese wine. You must be responsible for arranging this!"
Freelander quickly said with a smile, "Don't worry. Before I knew you were coming, I had already invited a Chinese chef from Chinatown specifically to cook for you!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan patted Freelander on the shoulder and said, "You are teachable!"
"Mr. Cheng, what does 'teachable' mean?" Freelander didn't quite understand what Cheng Xiaofan meant by that phrase.
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled and said casually, "Teachable means you are a truly understanding person, you know how to serve others, and you will definitely accomplish great things in the future!"
Freelander smiled and said, "Indeed, indeed!"
"Welcome, everyone!" Upon arriving at the hotel, a tall, fair-skinned, blue-eyed beautiful waitress immediately led them to a private room.
It seemed that Freelander had gone to great lengths to welcome Cheng Xiaofan, as even the private room was decorated in Chinese style.
There was an eight-immortals table, rattan chairs, and a lotus-shaped chandelier on the ceiling, surrounded by dragon and phoenix patterns.
It was clear at a glance that Freelander's intention was to keep Cheng Xiaofan on the island for a long time.
Before long, several beautiful waitresses brought the food and wine one by one.
There was Peking roast duck, Mapo tofu, West Lake fish in vinegar gravy, beggar's chicken, Dongpo pork, steamed cured meats, pickled mustard greens with konjac, and braised bamboo shoots in oil, among other dishes.
They were all appealing in color, aroma, and taste.
The wine served was authentic "Thousand-Year Drunk."
The "Thousand-Year Drunk" developed by Tu Fengzi had become a hit after its debut at the last World Famous Wine Auction and was now openly sold.
It was not uncommon to see "Thousand-Year Drunk" here.
What surprised Cheng Xiaofan was that preparing such a banquet was no small feat.
Many of these dishes were famous dishes in China, and some of them required unique secret techniques, which were not easily mastered by ordinary people.
Cheng Xiaofan had a very keen sense of smell. With just a slight sniff, he knew that these dishes were very authentic and not just for show.
"This West Lake fish in vinegar gravy is bright red in color, with tender meat, a sweet and sour aroma, and a soft, tender texture with a crab-like flavor."
Cheng Xiaofan picked up a piece of West Lake fish, chewed it a few times, and nodded, looking composed. He praised, "Not bad, the taste is exactly to my liking!"
Freelander said with a beaming smile, "Mr. Cheng, I know you are a renowned gourmet. I feel deeply honored to receive your praise, Freelander!"
"What honor is there for you? You didn't cook it!" Cheng Xiaofan said without reservation.
Freelander replied awkwardly, "Regardless, I personally brought people from Chinatown to invite this chef!"
"Tch, what you said actually makes sense!"
Cheng Xiaofan took a gulp of wine and said, "It's a sign of your discerning eye to be able to recruit such a chef. Not bad, truly not bad!"
"This Dongpo pork is tender and fragrant, rich but not greasy. Excellent!"
"This Peking roast duck has a reddish-brown appearance, the meat is rich but not greasy, the skin is crispy and the inside is tender, with a rich flavor. Quite delightful!"
"As for this Mapo tofu, it has the characteristics of numbing, spicy, fresh, fragrant, and hot. It is tender and crisp when it leaves the mouth, perfectly showcasing the spicy flavor of Sichuan cuisine."
"Good, good, good!"
Cheng Xiaofan ate and praised, completely disregarding Freelander and the others, who sat stiffly like clay sculptures, watching him eat alone.
In less than half an hour, he had single-handedly consumed the entire table of dishes and a case of ten bottles of "Thousand-Year Drunk."
"Huh, how strange. Why aren't you eating?" Cheng Xiaofan pretended to be curious, noticing that everyone at the table was staring at him with wide eyes.
"Mr. Cheng, have all the dishes and wine on this table gone into your stomach?" Freelander asked in astonishment.
Cheng Xiaofan glared at him and said, "Nonsense. If they didn't go into my stomach, would they go into yours?"
Everyone present was dumbfounded!
Did all those dishes and ten bottles of wine really go into his stomach?
How come his stomach didn't seem to have gotten any bigger?
How much could his stomach hold?
"Taotina, Laiji, make me a cup of Chinese tea to help digest!" Cheng Xiaofan ordered them as if they were maids.
"Yes, Mr. Cheng!" Hearing his command, the two beautiful women were extremely excited. One fetched the cups, and the other fetched the tea leaves, cooperating tacitly to brew tea for this great god.
When the two beauties brought the tea to him, he sniffed it and nodded in satisfaction, saying, "Not bad, the tea brewed by beauties is indeed fragrant!"
After finishing the cup of tea, Cheng Xiaofan stood up.
He said, "Mr. Freelander, after lunch, I want to rest for a while. Have you arranged a place for me to stay?"
Freelander hurriedly said, "Mr. Cheng, we still have some matters to discuss!"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "I told you beforehand that we would discuss while eating. But you didn't talk to me while I was eating."
"..." Freelander was stunned.
This was also a reason?
As he was momentarily stunned, Cheng Xiaofan continued, "How about this? If you have something to discuss with me, we can only do it during dinner tonight. I need to rest now."
"I'm not in a hurry to leave, so why are you in such a hurry!"
Upon hearing this, Freelander could only shrug and say, "All right, as Mr. Cheng wishes."
"The room has already been arranged for you. It's upstairs. I'll have Taotina and Laiji escort you to rest!"
Cheng Xiaofan nodded and said, "By the way, Mr. Freelander, please convey my thanks to the chef later. His dishes are excellent, and I like them very much."
"Also, arrange these dishes for me tonight: Braised Lion's Head, Chrysanthemum Perch Balls, Steamed Pork Belly, Vegetarian Shark Fin, Stir-fried Chicken Fillet, Five-Spice Marinated Lamb, Steamed Pork Hock, and Longjing Shrimp."
"Okay, that's all. Keep it simple!"
Freelander's head began to spin. How could he remember all these dish names!
This guy came here just to eat. How could he not be stuffed to death!
Fortunately, Taotina and Laiji were nearby and recorded the dishes Cheng Xiaofan had requested. To them, being able to master the favorite dishes of the great god "Wanderer in the Clouds" was also a source of pride.