Kono's men, having dealt with the large black dog,
instructed the villa's servants, under Erniu's guidance, to set up a hot pot in the living room.
The faintly spicy, five-spice flavored dog meat hot pot was a delicacy Kono, the old man, had never tasted in his lifetime, and he was utterly conquered by it.
After the first bite, he couldn't stop.
He ate so eagerly he nearly devoured his own tongue.
While Kono ate, he noticed that Erniu and Alice hadn't touched the dog meat.
He even called out to them.
"How come you're not eating such delicious food? Eat, eat now!"
"Quick, serve the lady and Erniu some meat!"
Kenno ordered the servant by his side who was attending his meal.
At this time, Erniu did not pick up his chopsticks but instead asked with a smile, "Kono, is the dog meat really that tasty?"
"Tasty, so tasty—it's nice, very good!"
Kono replied, even giving a thumbs up.
Seeing him so engrossed in the food,