Show your capacity

Yan Shu and Song Yun got out of the taxi and entered the restaurant.

A waiter led them to a private room for two.

"I want the dragon chicken with gobi manchurian for the appetizer," Yan Shu ordered.

"Then a hot pot with hot spicy soup for the main meal, and a water chestnut cake coupled with the hong dou tang for dessert. As for the drinks, I'll order when the food arrives. That's it for me."

"Wait," spoke Song Yun, "don't tell me you're planning to eat all that by yourself. Aren't you afraid of the bill later?" 

"That's okay, I've just received my paycheck, so you can order whatever you want."

"If that's how it is, then I won't hold back." Song Yun giggled.

"Let me see, I want the sweet and sour chicken, chicken drumsticks, chilly potatoes and sesame prawn toast for starters. Then the wontons, chow mein, dumplings and covered rice for the main dish. Finally, the part almond jelly, sweet soup balls and the sticky rice cake for dessert."

"Are you sure there'll be enough space left for you to drink later?"

"Of course there will. If there's one thing that you can trust is my capacity for eating and drinking." Song Yun returned the menu to the waiter.

"That'll be all for now."The waiter gave a quick bow and left.

"Damn," he muttered to himself when out of earshot, "what kind of appetite does those two have? Not even I can eat like them."

Yan Shu took note of her surroundings. The private room they were in was big enough for the two of them. It was a corner room with three sides built on wood and the fourth was a window that occupied the whole wall.

Through it, she could observe the setting sun painting everything red, yellow, and orange.Nearly half an hour later the waiter returned with their dishes.

"Misses, if you wish for anything else, don't hesitate to call." He made to leave but was immediately stopped.

"Wait," spoke both women.The waiter was stunned for a moment but quickly regained his posture.

"Yes?" he asked courteously.

"Bring a bottle of wine," ordered Song Yun.

"Make it two," Yan Shu added.

"Also, you can bring the bill."

"Why are you in a hurry to pay?"

"Just so we don't forget in case we drink too much."

"You worry too much. Also, I'll pay my part. I don't want to waste your money."

"There's no need. I resigned from my part-time job today and they paid me my severance package. Besides, it's been three months that we live together and I never treated you for a meal. Take it as my treat."

"But if you resigned, how are you going to pay for your expenses from now on?"

"I applied for the Chen Group and passed. I'll be starting next week."

"Got it, but why did you want to resign?"

"Well, I always got home late, so I thought to look for another job, this one for the Chen Group. Plus, I also have to teach Hao Ren, so now I'll be able to get there earlier."

"When did you resign?"

"A week ago but approved today.  So they settled my payment. "

The waiter returned with the wines and the bill. He filled their glasses and handed Yan Shu the bill, who then paid and tipped the man.

After the waiter left, Yan Shu spoke, "So, you were saying that I underestimated your capacity, so now show me what you can do."

They ate and drank. Chatted and joked, their words getting slurrier and their jokes sillier the more they drank.

Song Yun was the first one to tap out while Yan Shu kept drinking. After a while, Yan Shu started blabbering until suddenly she said, "I miss my brother."