Chapter 5 — Miss Empty Cup

“If the foie gras is not prepared well, it will be very greasy.” “I usually don't eat steak well-cooked, so it will waste ingredients.” “If the dessert is too sweet, I basically won't touch it.” She stood in front of the mirror and said very naturally. Dieu Kha was stunned when he heard it. "You really understand." Ha Tinh closed the chalk box. "Since childhood, my family has taken me out to eat, there's no other way." I sat next to her and ate pan-fried cake. Add lots of coriander. Ha Tinh frowned in disgust. "Can you not eat something with such a strong smell in the dormitory?" I took a bite. "I can't." Her face turned cold. "If you go out to eat on the weekend, it's best if you don't talk nonsense." I raised my eyes. "What are you afraid of me saying?" She walked to my table, lowering her voice. "Don't think that taking a few cups out and talking can affect the way others look at you." "Let me tell you, Phuong Du." different from you guys." "He's seen good things before, so he understands what the difference is." I nodded. "That's good." She stared at me. "What do you mean?" "It means that if he understands the difference, it's easier to see." Her face immediately darkened. Dieu Kha quickly reconciled. "Oh, everyone is just having a meal together, don't be so nervous." Ha Tinh turned around and picked up the bag. "I'm not nervous, I'm just afraid that someone will embarrass me." After she went out, Dieu Kha sat next to me and asked in a low voice: "What happened to you two?" I gave her the phone. Inside are the photos I saved over the past few days. Indentation of the same cup. Scratches on the bottom of the cup. The little black dot I drew. There is also a photo of Phuong Du's invoice. Dieu Kha looked for a long time, his mouth slowly opened. "Are these cups really yours?" I said: "Mostly." She looked towards Ha Tinh's bed again. "So his personal page..." I took the phone back. "Think for yourself." The admiration on Dieu Kha's face gradually disappeared. Instead there is shame and insecurity. She scratched her head. "But why did he have to do that?" I said: "Because there are people willing to believe." Dieu Kha was silent. On the weekend, Phuong Du booked a newly opened Western restaurant near the school. The three of us went together. Ha Tinh wore a white dress that hugged her body and wore a small jacket over it. All the way, she reminded Dieu Kha. "At that time, don't order too much, it will be unsightly if you don't eat it all." "When taking photos, don't make a mess of the fork." "If you don't understand the menu, you can let me help." Dieu Kha bowed her head and just said "yes". She was no longer filled with admiration like before. At the restaurant door, Phuong Du was waiting early. Seeing Ha Tinh, his eyes lit up. "You're very beautiful today." Ha Tinh pursed her lips and smiled. "Just dressed casually." Phuong Du looked at us again. "You two are her roommates, right? I often hear her mention it." I smiled. "So? What did she say about us?" Ha Tinh immediately interrupted. "Nothing, just saying that normally everyone gets along quite well." Her smile was very steady. gold. But my fingers still tighten the bag chain. Phuong Du led us inside. Seat next to the window, very suitable for taking photos. After sitting down, the first thing Ha Tinh did was take out her phone. She took a photo of the cup first, then the napkin, then out the window. The waiter brought the menu up. Phuong Du pushed the menu in front of Ha Tinh. "Please order." "I remember you said you often eat at restaurants like this." Ha Tinh's smile stiffened in the blink of an eye. She quickly opened the menu. English dish names are dense. She did some research last night, but today the restaurant changes its menu according to the season. There were many names she had never seen before. Her finger stopped on the page, not moving for a long time. Phuong Du still looked at her. "Didn't you say that if the foie gras is not prepared well, it will taste bad?"

Two types, which one do you think is better?" Ha Tinh's throat moved. "Any type is fine." Phuong Du smiled. "You know so much, help us choose one." I picked up the glass of water and slowly took a sip. Dieu Kha bowed his head even lower. Ha Tinh's hands flipped the menu faster and faster. The page made a rustling sound. At this moment, the waiter came and politely asked: "Miss, do you need me to introduce you?" Ha Tinh seemed to be saved, immediately nodded. But Phuong Du suddenly said: "No need." He looked at Ha Tinh, his voice was not loud. "I want to hear her choose." The dining table was silent. Ha Tinh raised her head to look at him, the smile on her face was finally about to be unbearable. 07 Ha Tinh turned the menu to the first page, then turned to the last page. Her fingertips stopped on a string of English, her lips moved but did not move. read out the complete name. Phuong Du looked at her. The waiter also looked at her. She suddenly smiled. "I don't have much appetite today, maybe you guys should order." Phuong Du did not answer. "But didn't you say just now that if this restaurant's goose liver is well prepared, it will be delicious when eaten?" The smile on Ha Tinh's face faded a bit. "I just said it casually."