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The conversation in front of her eyes made Wu Wenjing feel that Shen Xiaoxiao in her eyes was an American.From the inside to the outside, it seems that she can only be identified from the color of the pupils and skin color. She is a Chinese girl born in China.

But for Jeffrey from Chicago, Shen Xiaoxiao is a westernized Chinese girl with pure Chinese blood.In terms of character, she does not have the reserved, restrained, shy and reserved traditional Chinese girls.In terms of self-cultivation and attitudes in dealing with people, she has the characteristics of an American girl who is independent, smart, capable of action, and does things without sloppiness.

When he met Shen Xiaoxiao as a summer job at Morton's Steakhouse in Chicago, he suddenly became interested in this Chinese girl and the country she came from.Unfortunately, Jeffrey, who was still in high school at the time, never had this opportunity.

Holding a fork in her left hand and a knife in her right hand, Wu Wenjing stared at the medium-rare filet mignon she had cut open on the dinner plate, "Xiao Xiao, why is this steak pink after being cut? Could it be undercooked?" ?”

Shen Xiaoxiao cut off a small piece of steak, put it in his mouth and chewed it lightly, then picked up the tablecloth and wiped his mouth in satisfaction, "Don't be so nervous! The real medium-rare high-end steak, after cutting it, is like The pink meat is as tender as a baby's cheek. And only medium rare can let you appreciate the charm of filet mignon."

Zhao Jianhui was munching on the medium-rare sirloin steak. After enjoying the meaty, very enjoyable, heroic and individual flavor brought to him by the sirloin steak, he smiled and said to his wife, "Eat quickly, little one." I won't hurt you."

"Hmm, what Mr. Zhao said is correct. Wu Wenjing, the temperature of the steak will become very low as time goes by, and the flavor will become more and more dull. Therefore, this steak must be enjoyed as soon as possible. "

"Oh, I see. Thank you, little."

A few minutes later, an expression of enjoyment finally appeared on Wu Wenjing's face.After taking a sip from the wine glass containing juice, he asked the husband on the right, "Hey, why didn't I think the steak was so delicious when I came here to eat?"

Zhao Jianhui shook his head and took a sip of the juice, "I don't know. I also think that it used to be called medium-rare, which seems to be older than today's. Xiaoxiao, is your American friend very close to the chef?"

Shen Xiaoxiao tasted the red wine in his mouth, and said after a few seconds, "Do you often come here to eat?"

Wu Wenjing shook her head and said with a helpless smile, "Come here often? The consumption here is so expensive, who lives at home would give up eating here often!"

"Well, that's right. So, you don't count as regulars at this restaurant, do you?"

"more or less."

"Actually, I think if you go to a restaurant that you are not familiar with, it is best to choose a steak that is relatively rare. In this way, if you are not satisfied with the steak, you can ask the chef to heat it up for you."

"So that's the case!? Xiao Xiao, you can talk about it later."

"Probably because the senior management of Morton's Steakhouse considers the taste of the Chinese people, so they will increase the corresponding degree of doneness by one or two medium-rare. In this way, most Chinese people will not feel afraid of American steak."

"A sense of fear? What do you mean?"

"That said, it's hard to accept seeing a cut steak with blood seeping into the plate."

"It makes sense. We usually eat well-cooked food in our daily life, so naturally we don't accept things with blood in our mouths." Zhao Jianhui nodded and said.

"Xiao Xiao, what about your steak?" Wu Wenjing asked again.

"I asked Jeffrey to tell the chef that I want a raw steak." Xiao Xiao said relaxedly.

"What? Xiaoxiao, why is your taste so... heavy?? Raw? Eh, a piece of meat just cut from a cow, just thinking about it makes me sick."

"Wu Wenjing, your wording needs to be corrected. This is not disgusting. Do you understand?"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Quick talk, giggling..."

Xiao Xiao said disapprovingly, "The raw steak I am talking about means that it has been fried for no more than 4 minutes. There are burnt marks on the outside, and the meat inside is red, but it is still hot in the mouth. Such a piece Steak, although blood oozes out when cut, but the meat is extremely tender and juicy.”

Zhao Jianhui took it for granted and said with a smile, "Xiao Xiao, if every customer orders this kind of steak, then their chef will definitely be grinning from ear to ear."

"Really? Mr. Zhao, based on my past experience, their chef must be a little worried about my steak today."

"Worry? Little, why do you say that?"

"Because it is very simple to cook a piece of raw beef, but if you want to cook this piece of raw meat properly, it is an absolute challenge to the chef's experience and cooking skills."

"I didn't expect, I really didn't expect that there are so many stories in a piece of steak. Xiao Xiao, you really awakened the dreamer with one word!"

"Thank you, Mr. Zhao."

"You are a quiet friend, so don't be so polite."

After enjoying the main course and seafood dishes, this steak dinner also ushered in the last dish: dessert.Shen Xiaoxiao picked up the tablecloth and wiped her mouth, then said while holding the handbag, "Sorry, I need to go to the bathroom."

Wu Wenjing rested on the back of the chair, drank mineral water and glanced at her husband, "Hey, have you brought enough money for this meal?"

Zhao Jianhui looked at his wife, "I've brought enough! I just didn't expect Shen Xiaoxiao to order so many dishes."

"Compared with the meal we ate at Hang Lung Plaza yesterday, it's not much."

"Fortunately, she only asked you to pay your share of the money, otherwise a meal would be at least one-fifth of the salary."

"I can always earn back in the future. Don't forget, she is a platinum credit card customer of our branch."

"Combined with the Shen Group behind her, she is really a rich second generation."

"Hey, try not to say that word in front of her."

"how?"

At this moment, Shen Xiaoxiao came back from the direction of the bathroom.Look at the two people present, "What are you talking about?"

With a meaningful smile on Wu Wenjing's face, she said, "We're chatting, has Ms. Shen Xiaoxiao gone to chat with her American friends?"

Shen Xiaoxiao smiled lightly, then shook her head, "Of course friends should check on each other's current situation when they meet, but it's definitely not what you imagined."

"What we imagined? Xiao Xiao, how do you know what we want to say?"

"Normally, I think you'd ask me if I've ever been in a relationship or slept with Jeffrey."

"Go to bed? Xiaoxiao, I...I never thought about it that way."

"Hehehe, Wu Wenjing, calm down."