Bai Xi listened to the voice in her mind, and once again couldn't help but want to trace the source of the sound.
But just then, a menu was placed in front of her, interrupting her thoughts: "Today is our first meal together. I don't know what Miss Bai and Mr. Bai like to eat, or if there are any dietary restrictions. I've randomly ordered a few dishes. If Miss Bai wants to eat anything else, you can order more."
Bai Xi snapped back to attention and saw He Mu handing her the menu from not far away.
She was already a little embarrassed by her sudden distraction. Now that the menu had been handed over, how could she refuse it? She took the menu and said, "Thank you."
Her fingers flipped through the menu, and various delicacies appeared on the paper.
This hotel featured local specialties with a relatively light flavor. Bai Xi wasn't a picky eater, but she did have some preferences. In particular, she was about to tick the box for the coconut chicken from this island, only to find it had already been ordered.
Thinking of ticking other favorite dishes, she suddenly realized that they had all been ordered.
Clearly, the menu had been in He Mu's hands just now, so he must have been the one who ordered.
Could it be... He Mu's taste was very similar to hers?
To be honest, when she saw He Mu, she vaguely felt that their differences should be significant, but she didn't expect their tastes to be so similar.
Since her favorites had already been ordered, she didn't make any marks and handed the menu back to her brother.
"Brother, is there anything you want to eat?"
Actually, Dr. He had ordered enough, but taste was always a matter of difference. Even between her own brother, their tastes differed, which was why Aunt Feng prepared many different dishes every morning.
Bai Han took the menu from Bai Xi, scanned it lightly, and finally looked up and smiled, "Order one more Conpoy and Shredded Chicken Porridge, one Crispy Spring Rolls, and one Coconut Banana Boat..."
Hearing Bai Han's order, Bai Xi was slightly taken aback.
Her brother had a light diet, and especially disliked sweets.
The Crispy Spring Rolls and Coconut Banana Boat were naturally not for him, but for... Mother.
Thinking of this, she said to the waiter standing not far away, "Pack these three dishes just ordered and send them to room 6012. Hmm... and add one serving of Steamed Egg White with Shrimp and one serving of Parrot Whistle Fried Glutinous Rice Cake, all to be sent together."
Bai Han looked at Bai Xi, smiled slightly, and then handed the menu to the waitress standing beside them.
The waitress took the menu, showed a standard eight-tooth smile, and gave Bai Xi and the others a bright, warm, business-like smile.
"Alright, because we have many customers in the store tonight, the time from ordering to serving will be about 30-45 minutes. The packed items sent to the rooms will also take approximately 30-45 minutes. Please bear with us."
Bai Xi nodded faintly, "Okay."
After the waitress finished speaking, she turned and left with the menu. Not long after, she returned with a fruit platter, two appetizers, and a bottle of red wine.
The red wine was not a high-end liquor, but when opened, its aroma was rich and mellow.
Bai Han used the corkscrew to remove the cork and poured the entire bottle into a decanter.
Bai Xi glanced at Bai Han.
Since her brother had recovered, she didn't know when he had started drinking. He even seemed to quite enjoy it. Although she had never seen him drunk, the Scotch whisky that she had placed in the wine cabinet to entertain guests at the Bai family villa was empty, and it had been replenished once.
She had once thought that even though her brother had recovered, it would be a slow process, and there would be many things to learn and take time with.
But her brother had recovered instantly, and after recovering, it had no impact on his life. In fact... he seemed to be very knowledgeable, even more mature than herself, who had lived for more than twenty years and had struggled in the dark department for six years.
Her brother said the doctor who cured him was named Han, but she couldn't remember him at all.
Such a capable person, she wondered if she had given him sufficient consultation fees and gratitude fees at the time.
He had cured her brother, which was a great help to the Bai family. It was a kindness to the Bai family, and she always repaid kindness with kindness... Had she given it back then?
She tried hard to recall the matter of this Dr. Han, but just as a vague outline of a white coat began to form in her mind, her head started to hurt again. Following that, the scene before her began to dim, as if it were about to turn black and lose her vision.
Bai Xi immediately forced herself not to think about it and pressed her temples. The pain gradually subsided, and the scene before her became bright again.
Seeing this, Bai Han immediately reached out and supported Bai Xi's shoulder, "Xiao Xi, what's wrong? Are you feeling a headache again?"
Hearing her brother's concerned voice and seeing his worried eyes, Bai Xi opened her mouth and let out a big yawn, showing a tired demeanor, "No, I just feel a bit sleepy. Traveling is very relaxing, but it's also quite tiring."
Bai Han was relieved and smiled, "Is that so? Then we'll go back and rest after dinner."
Bai Xi smiled gently, "Okay."
Since she couldn't remember, she would let it go for now. At least she had to follow what her brother said and get through the one-month stabilization period. She couldn't be so selfish and only consider herself; she also had to consider her brother and mother. She couldn't let her family worry about her health anymore.
Although the waitress said the dishes would take thirty minutes, the first dish arrived in less than fifteen minutes, and subsequent dishes followed one after another.
This hotel was indeed good, and the dishes were excellent, presented on the table with all their color, aroma, and taste.
The island was rich in seafood, so there was a lot of seafood on the table. Even the most original sashimi was arranged in the patterns of dragons and phoenixes. Both the olfactory and visual senses were an ultimate enjoyment.
Bai Xi picked up her chopsticks and took a piece of the already peeled crab leg, paired with the specially made sauce from the hotel... It was fresh, fragrant, delicious, the meat was springy and juicy, filling her mouth with vibrant flavor.
No wonder people were willing to eat here even with so many people queuing; it was indeed very good.
Meanwhile, Bai Han took out two wine glasses, "Dr. He, would you like a glass?"
He Mu clasped his hands, rested his elbows on the table, and looked at Bai Han with a smile, shaking his head and politely refusing, "I'll pass, thank you."
Bai Han: "Dr. He is not working today, why aren't you drinking?"
He Mu smiled, "I have a low tolerance for alcohol and fear I might lose my composure later."
Bai Han poured two glasses of wine for himself, placed one in front of him, and the other in front of He Fang, saying lightly, "Alcohol is a good thing. It can make people forget their current situation for a moment, and it also makes people's actions unrestrained by their brains. Dr. He, can you not drink, or dare you not drink?"
Cannot drink is a physical reason.
Dare not drink is indeed a psychological reason.
He Mu pushed the wine glass in front of him forward a little and smiled, "I am a doctor. Alcohol can numb the brain and nerves. If one develops a long-term drinking habit, the brain will become numb, and finger dexterity will be greatly reduced. This is irresponsible to patients and life."
Bai Han gently swirled the cup in his hand. The red wine seemed to leave no trace on the crystal-clear glass, yet it also seemed to have left a mark.
The meal was somewhat silent, but because the hotel's dishes were good, Bai Xi still felt happy.
She wasn't a talkative person, so being quiet was nothing.
Bai Han had almost finished the entire bottle of wine by himself.
He stood up to pay the bill, but there was not the slightest trace of drunkenness on his face.
Just then, Bai Xi's phone suddenly rang. She took out her phone, and the display showed a photo of Lin Yun; it was her mother calling her.
Bai Xi immediately answered the phone. Lin Yun's voice on the other end sounded a little distressed, "Xi'er, I accidentally knocked over the porridge that the waiter brought just now. The porridge spilled on my feet, and it hurts a bit..."