Cinque Terre is adjacent to the coastline that is rich in products. All kinds of seasonal seafood are available, as fresh as you want. Some of them go directly to the restaurant kitchen after getting off the boat, and can be on the table in less than an hour.
Pesto seafood pasta covered with shredded onions, thin slices of zucchini and cherry tomatoes, steaming grilled anchovies with seasonal vegetables and eggs, braised mussels in sauce cooked with parsley, shredded onions and cheese, drawing The small dining table was packed with delicious grilled octopus with boiled potatoes, various types of smoked or pickled fish, Italian breads of different softness and hardness, and fluffy and crispy Italian pizza with the sheen of olive oil.
Seeing the surprised looks of Lao Bai and Dong Qiangqiang, Tong Lele covered her mouth with the menu in her hand embarrassedly: "These (dishes) on the menu looked very fragrant and delicious, so I ordered them all."
"As long as you are happy," Lao Bai pulled out his chair and sat across from Tong Lele, spreading a napkin for himself and comforting her considerately, "Just order whatever you like, just like at home, and Lao Dong will pay the bill. "
"Hey, no... why am I the only one paying the bill?" Dong Qiangqiang jumped on purpose, "Didn't you invite me and Lele to eat here? Is there any reason for the guests to pay for it themselves?"
Lao Bai ignored his complaint and stretched out his hand to greet the waiter: "Hello, I will add another steak to this table. I want it to be well-done. Thank you."
The background sound of the bar has unconsciously changed from dynamic dance music to soft and soothing classical music. The exquisite silverware tableware reflects the dancing candlelight on the table and the soft orange light on the ceiling. The atmosphere is warm and romantic.
The three of them had just worked together to complete the relay reception task of three tourist groups, and the tension that had been tight was completely relaxed at this moment. During the entire trip, no group member left the group, and no one was stolen or robbed (except Ding Haifeng). Except for the car window being smashed in Milan, it is not easy for everyone to come back in full and come back safe and sound.
The three of them chatted and laughed happily about what they had seen and heard during the trip. They danced and danced when they were excited. In contrast, Tong Lele seemed very excited and rarely spoke in a tight voice.
Dong Qiangqiang is also very happy. In addition to making money, thanks to the many winding alleys in Italy, his driving skills and road recognition skills have been greatly improved, and he has also made many new friends along the way. More importantly, he noticed that Lao Bai's spirit was gradually recovering. Although he is not sure whether Lao Bai has fully recovered, judging from the situation of Lao Bai leading the group, even if he has not recovered 100%, he is still in the same position.
Lao Bai raised the topic several times and wanted to talk to Dong Qiangqiang about the revision of the old website, but every time he was interrupted by Tong Lele's new topic as soon as he started, reminding Dong Qiangqiang to pay more attention to the streaming media on the official website of a well-known American Internet travel company. After reading the interactive section, Lao Bai wisely closed his mouth and served Tong Lele and Dong Qiangqiang with food while drinking.
Tong Lele talked happily for more than ten minutes. Dong Qiangqiang, except for a few compliments occasionally, drank in silence like Lao Bai and became an audience.
After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food. Tong Lele, who suddenly realized that she was the only one talking, quickly closed her mouth, and was thinking thoughtfully while using her fork around the pasta on her plate. Before Dong Qiangqiang asked her what she was thinking, she suddenly asked: "You two just I have been secretly muttering outside for a long time, but why am I mute when I come in? Could it be that you are talking bad about me? As the saying goes, good words are never betrayed, so tell me too."
"Actually, it's nothing. It's just that Lao Dong said he missed Du Lan." Lao Bai used a public knife and fork to peel several mussels and put them on Tong Lele's plate, and said meaningfully, "Isn't it almost spring?"
"What happened in spring?" Tong Lele didn't realize that Lao Bai was digging a hole for Dong Qiangqiang. "He doesn't want his girlfriend in winter?"
"Have you never seen "Animal World"?" Lao Bai deliberately imitated the broadcasting accent, "'Spring is here, everything revives, and it's the mating season for animals...'"
This joke was too straightforward. Seeing Tong Lele's "So that's it" evil smile on her face, Dong Qiangqiang suddenly blushed and hurriedly defended: "It's nothing at all, don't listen to his nonsense."
The atmosphere became harmonious again.
"Okay, okay, anyway, this time (I) have the opportunity to come out and play, thanks to you, and of course the guy who slipped up at the critical moment..." Tong Lele raised her glass in time to help Dong Qiangqiang get rid of the embarrassment. situation, "At this moment, I just want to say that this week's trip was amazing and enjoyable. It may be the happiest and happiest time I have spent after going abroad. Of course..." Tong Lele originally wanted to mention Lao Bai. She was also very touched when they had a wedding banquet, but when she said the words, she suddenly thought that his marriage had ended sadly in divorce, and bringing it up again would undoubtedly embarrass the other party, so she immediately changed her words and said, "Other times are also unforgettable... So, thank you. ,Thanks……"
After saying "thank you" several times, she took a big gulp of wine. A lot of the clear and clear lemon wine spilled onto the table, and it seemed that her hand could no longer hold the glass of wine.
Dong Qiangqiang vaguely remembered that in "Big Ox Bones" last year, Tong Lele got himself drunk one cup after another in this way. At that time, she was interested in falling flowers, but Dong Qiangqiang didn't understand the charm. Could it be that now she has the original intention again? Thinking of this, even Dong Qiangqiang felt that he was too narcissistic.
"Drink slowly," Lao Bai advised softly while snatching the wine glass from her hand and placing it on the table, "This wine has a strong aftertaste. Eat the food."
The look in Lao Bai's eyes as he looked at Tong Lele made Dong Qiangqiang unconsciously think. That look was vaguely the look in his eyes when he told the past events between himself and Hualing in "Big Ox Bones".
Whether it was the effect of alcohol or some other reason, Tong Lele's eye circles and cheeks began to turn red. Realizing this, she immediately turned her head to the side where neither Lao Bai nor Dong Qiangqiang could see, but her shoulders were shaking slightly.
Dong Qiangqiang became awkward for a moment, whether because he saw Tong Lele crying or because Lao Bai was present.
He felt like he was a light bulb at this moment.
"What, I'm a little drunk. I'm going to the terrace to sober up. The mussels are yours, and the wine is for me to drink when I come back." Dong Qiangqiang said.
Lao Bai handed Dong Qiangqiang a small bottle of fruit-flavored whiskey and said without making a sound, "I'll pay the bill later."
Dong Qiangqiang made an "OK" gesture, took the wine, and turned around to join the crowd. After walking around a few times in the crowd, I sneaked over to the checkout counter and paid.
The night sky is clear, the stars are bright and the moon is bright, and the dock in the distance has become completely quiet. The only couple on the terrace was cuddling in the corner and talking about love words that Dong Qiangqiang couldn't understand. The cold night turned the whiskey in Dong Qiangqiang's hand into natural ice wine. He sipped slowly, and the cold alcohol flowed down his esophagus into his stomach, but it was warm but not burning. Thinking that the tour guide's matter was finally over, he drank with peace of mind.
The night is getting darker.
After an unknown amount of time, Dong Qiangqiang's wine bottle reached the bottom. He was considering whether to go back and get another bottle when he heard someone say behind him: "The sea here is so beautiful."
He didn't expect that the person who came up was Tong Lele wearing an old white down jacket.
Tong Lele's face was no longer as red as before. Dong Qiangqiang didn't know if Lao Bai had talked to her about being a shareholder. He didn't know how to ask for a while, so he could only advise: "It's windy up there, be careful of catching a cold."
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