CHAPTER 489: CHAPTER 365: BARBECUE BY THE SEA

To show her gratitude, Han Ying specifically proposed to invite Li Jing for dinner.

During this period, Li Jing had tried many gourmet dishes and had grown tired of fancy meals.

So he suggested going for some down-to-earth barbecue, and recalling the mouth-watering flavors, Li Jing was quite looking forward to it.

Huang Qin had no objections to this, and then drove to the city to find a barbecue restaurant as per Li Jing’s wishes.

The barbecue restaurant Huang Qin chose mainly featured barbecue, but it wasn’t the traditional kind of noisy and bustling street stall.

The interior decor was quite tasteful, giving the overall atmosphere a rather upscale feel.

What was particularly rare was that the environment here was serene and pleasant.

The private room Huang Qin booked was uniquely charming, located along the corridor at the rear of the building, it’s an independent space.

From here, one could take in the view of the ocean shrouded under the dark night sky.

The room was separated from the main hall by a curtain, ensuring privacy.

Clearly, Huang Qin wasn’t very comfortable in overly noisy and crowded places, so even for barbecue, she carefully selected such a tranquil spot.

Li Jing was slightly surprised by this, but considering that Huang Qin was a lady and a female boss, perhaps she wasn’t used to the overly down-to-earth environment of a street stall, so he didn’t object.

Once they sat down in the private room, it didn’t take long for the food to be served one after another.

There were various kinds of grilled seafood, plump oysters sizzling and dripping oil over the charcoal, fresh mantis shrimp emitting an enticing aroma, along with all kinds of delicious fish, each prepared just right.

Besides that, there was also spicy crab ready to eat, the rich spicy aroma wafting through the air, greatly increasing one’s appetite.

Meanwhile, the table also had some common meat skewers, golden in color, sprinkled with a special mix of spices.

Perhaps to add to the dining atmosphere, Huang Qin even ordered a few bottles of beer. In the transparent glass bottles, the golden liquid bubbled finely, clinking crisply against the chilled glass.

Looking at the steaming, fragrant barbecue paired with iced beer on the table, Li Jing felt extremely satisfied.

He turned his head to look out the window, as the sea breeze gently caressed his face, carrying the salty and moist scent unique to the ocean.

The waves rhythmically lapped against the shore, emitting a pleasant sound.

Li Jing leaned back in his chair, enjoying the pleasant moment.

Compared to the lively street stall barbecue, this place offered a different kind of tranquility and elegance, a starkly different experience.

This atmosphere made Li Jing think that coming here for barbecue was indeed a good choice, this unique sensation was hard to find elsewhere.

"The barbecue here is really nice, I’ve eaten it several times, and my friends all say the taste is great, you should try it."

Huang Qin said as she picked up a few grilled sausages and handed them to Li Jing.

Li Jing took the sausage and took a bite; it was crispy on the outside and tender inside, with the spice perfectly blending with the meat’s aroma.

No doubt, the barbecue chef’s skills were excellent, even among the countless barbecues he’d tried, this flavor ranked at the top.

Li Jing nodded with satisfaction and said, "Hmm, it’s indeed good."

After a few skewers, Li Jing noticed that Huang Qin had only just started her first one.

Watching Huang Qin eat the barbecue, he saw her slender fingers gently gripping the skewer, taking small bites, appearing particularly elegant.

Li Jing couldn’t help but jokingly say, "If you keep eating like that, I’ll end up finishing all of these on my own."

Huang Qin knew Li Jing was joking and couldn’t help but laugh, "Don’t worry and eat to your heart’s content; if it’s not enough, I’ll order more. Just the two of us, there’s definitely more than enough, you won’t go hungry."

Hearing this, Li Jing didn’t hold back and indulged himself.

Lately, he had been eating mostly mild, high-end food, and this spicy cuisine was something he’d been craving for some time, now finally enjoying himself immensely.

A moment later, Huang Qin stood up voluntarily, poured Li Jing a glass of cold beer, and raised her glass saying, "Today, we have to thank President Li for his help."

Li Jing clinked glasses lightly with her, smiling, and replied, "It was just a small effort, I should be the one thanking President Huang for today’s feast and fun."

Huang Qin gently shook her head, her smile genuine and warm.

"What I did was just a small thing; what you helped me with was a big deal.

If it weren’t for you, I would have been very busy during this time, that project is really important for our company."

As Huang Qin said this, her eyes were full of sincerity and gratitude, her bright yet mature eyes fixed on Li Jing’s face.

Then, she slightly raised her fair neck, finishing her glass of beer in one go.

Seeing this, Li Jing couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, "President Huang, you sure hold your alcohol well."

With that, he didn’t want to be outdone and downed his glass in one go as well.

Huang Qin watched Li Jing, the corners of her mouth smiling, and again slightly got up, proactively pouring Li Jing more beer.

Sitting across from Li Jing, as she leaned forward, her already not-so-tight neckline naturally slipped down, revealing a moment of snow-white to Li Jing’s gaze.

With Huang Qin’s movements, the faintly visible charms swayed slightly, truly stirring one’s heart.

It had to be said, Huang Qin was in excellent shape at the moment; she had the unique charm of a mature woman, with a figure full in the right places and slender where needed.

Coupled with the form-fitting attire she wore today, it further accentuated her enchanting curves, making Li Jing unable to help but take a few more glances.