They ate hotpot very comfortably. Since it was Shentu Jing's first time eating hotpot, Qin Zhuzhu introduced him to the dishes and various sauces.
"There's a sauce station over there. You can make your own sauce. Come, I'll show you," she said eagerly, excited to share her world with him.
Shentu Jing followed her obediently.
"You can add garlic, vinegar, salt, or peanuts to create your own unique sauce. See that couple over there?"
Shentu Jing looked to where she pointed—a man and woman holding hands and lovingly creating their sauce together.
"Soy sauce, Sichuan chili peppers, spring onions, and kucai. Which one would you like?" She handed him a bowl.
Shentu Jing's long, slender fingers wrapped around the bowl, taking it from her with a confused expression.
