Chapter 223: Going Out for a Meal

Perhaps because they had been eating at that restaurant outside for a longer time, when Qin Ge brought the ship girls to the restaurant, the owner greeted him warmly.

Yo, Commander Qin Ge, why haven't you gone back even on leave?

Yes, there are still some things to do at the school, so I can't go back for now," Qin Ge said to the owner.

Same as usual?" the owner asked.

Qin Ge shook his head, "This time there are a few more people; altogether we have twenty‑one, so do you have a larger private room?"

Twenty‑one people?" the owner said, somewhat surprised, but despite his surprise he quickly told Qin Ge, "We do have one, but why aren't the others with you?"

It's no wonder the owner wondered, because right now Qin Ge only has Belfast beside him.

Qin Ge smiled, "The others are picking clothes at the clothing store not far away, so I came over first to reserve a spot and order the food; after they finish picking clothes and come over, they can just eat."

The owner nodded, "I see, so the dishes will be the same as before?"

Yes, we'll prepare a large private room according to the standard for twenty‑one people," Qin Ge said.

No problem, when will you come over?" the owner asked.

About half an hour later," Qin Ge replied.

Sure, then I'll get ready and wait for your arrival half an hour from now," the owner said cheerfully.

Alright, that's settled," Qin Ge smiled and nodded, then took Belfast back to the clothing store.

Meanwhile, inside the clothing store, the ship girls were walking around casually, picking out clothes.

Among the newly arrived ship girls, Biaoqiang was the most excited and active. What Qin Ge didn't expect was that the least active was not the shy Du Jiao Shou, but Bisimai.

So Qin Ge walked over with Belfast to Bisimai, who was standing with arms crossed against the wall watching others pick clothes, and said, "Why aren't you picking clothes?"

One set of ship equipment is enough for me; I haven't considered clothing at all," Bisimai explained after hearing Qin Ge's question.

Although this outfit is fairly formal, for everyday wear it's still good to have some casual, relaxing clothes," Qin Ge told Bisimai.

Bisimai shook her head, "I appreciate your kindness, Commander, but my duty requires me to stay in this state at all times, so I don't need other clothes; moreover, my ship equipment has a self‑cleaning function, so it's always new, so you don't have to worry."

Seeing Bisimai's stubbornness, Qin Ge didn't say anything more, because everyone has their own ideas; he perhaps thought Bisimai would be more comfortable in her usual attire.

But she believed she had to maintain the dignity of a flagship leader, so while everyone else might be right, she couldn't change the other person now.

At that moment Biaoqiang saw Qin Ge arrive, grabbed two outfits and ran to his side, saying, "Commander Commander, which of these two outfits looks better on me? I'm so torn—I like both."

Qin Ge couldn't help laughing, "Just buy both; then you won't have to agonize over the choice."

But wouldn't that make you spend too much, Commander?" Biaoqiang asked. Valley

No, just pick whatever you like," Qin Ge laughed.

Hehe, you're the best, Commander!" Biaoqiang exclaimed and then ran back happily to try on clothes.

Qin Ge smiled at the cheerful Biaoqiang, then told Belfast beside him, "Go pick out a few clothes for yourself too, Belfast."

Belfast shook her head, "Master, I still have two outfits I bought last time that I haven't worn yet; I don't need anything now."

Then why don't you wear them usually?" Qin Ge asked.

During my usual working hours, I naturally ought to wear work‑related clothing," Belfast smiled.

You," Qin Ge chuckled.

Indeed, since Qin Ge summoned Belfast, she has never worn any other clothing in his presence; she has always been in maid attire.

Moreover, Qin Ge has grown accustomed to seeing Belfast in maid dress; if she ever wore other clothes, he would find it rather strange.

After a while, everyone finally finished picking clothes; Qin Ge then led the group out of the clothing store and arrived at the restaurant.

The restaurant owner had already prepared the dishes and brought them to a new private room; this room is a bit larger than the one Qin Ge had sat in before, the décor still has an old‑fashioned charm, and we had never seen such decoration on Belfast before, so it feels quite novel.

During the meal, as everyone chatted and ate, there was a warm feeling; this also helped the nine newcomers to the fleet integrate more quickly.

Even the gentle‑looking Ou ruo la voiced her opinion: "Commander, why don't we have hot pot at the reception house next time? With so many people eating hot pot it would certainly be fun."

Sure," Qin Ge agreed immediately. Ou ruo la truly is a British girl who married into Chongqing, and she is quite familiar with the local specialties.

What is hot pot?" Biaoqiang asked Ou ruo la.

Hot pot is a dish where you boil a spicy, numbing broth, then dip vegetables and meat in it, cooking them before eating," Ou ruo la explained.

Eh, spicy and numbing? I think I can't handle spice," Biaoqiang said with regret; even the Du Jiao Shou beside her looked tense, apparently she also can't tolerate chili.

Qin Ge laughed and shook his head, "There are many styles of hot pot; what Chongqing just mentioned is the spicy numbing kind, but there are also non‑spicy ones, such as clear broth hot pot, bone broth hot pot, fish dish hot pot, and many varieties.

So when the time comes, those who like spice can have the spicy numbing hot pot, while those who don't like spice can have the clear broth hot pot with three fresh ingredients."

Really?" Biaoqiang exclaimed, perking up, and asked Qin Ge.

Of course it's true, but I still think that eating hot pot is only interesting if it's the spicy numbing kind—especially when the pot is piled high with thick chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, which makes your mouth water and makes it delicious," Ou ruo la replied, with a look of anticipation.

Um, Ou ruo la sister, if you like it that's fine, but I still want the non‑spicy version," Biaoqiang waved her hand, indicating she doesn't want to eat anything too spicy.

Beside her, the Du Jiao Shou clung to a stuffed toy and nodded vigorously!