Chapter 126

"No."

Eren shook his head and explained, "To be precise, this is a special ability carried by a magical artifact called Holy Light Healing. Although it can rapidly heal injuries, it also consumes some of the body's stored nutrients. During this period, you should prepare more nutrient-rich food for Mrs. Helen."

"Is that so? I understand now."

Upon hearing Eren's explanation, Gwen quickly realized why he mentioned at the hospital that Helen's body couldn't withstand daily treatments.

It was simple.

Helen's body lacked sufficient nutrients. Forced treatment, while accelerating the healing of her calf injury, would ultimately weaken her body, making it counterproductive.

After clearing up her doubts, Gwen once again thanked Eren. "Thank you, Eren."

At that moment, sunlight from the window illuminated Gwen's profile, highlighting her beauty.

Eren glanced at Gwen, then checked the time.

"I know a restaurant nearby that's quite good. How about we try it now? I still owe you a feast."

Hearing this, Gwen blinked at Eren. "Can it match Helen's cooking skills?"

"That depends on the chef's performance!"

With a press of the gas pedal, the engine roared as Eren made a sharp right turn onto Fifth Avenue.

A few minutes later.

Eren parked the Aston Martin near a restaurant.

Winston's Dream Restaurant.

Gwen's jaw dropped slightly at the sight of the restaurant.

Of course, she knew about this place. Though not a Michelin three-star restaurant, its fame in New York surpassed any three-star venue.

Rumor had it that the head chef here had won a prestigious federal award.

Helen and George had once wanted to experience this so-called dream restaurant but...

This restaurant operated on a membership basis.

Different membership levels offered different privileges. For basic members, reserving a suitable table required booking months in advance.

Though George had secured a basic membership, his unpredictable work schedule made it impossible to plan months ahead. As a result, their family never got the chance to dine here.

"Are you a member of this restaurant too?"

After getting out of the car, Gwen looked at Eren with a mix of surprise, curiosity, and delight. "But this restaurant's reservations are notoriously difficult to secure. Even for members, tables must be booked months in advance. How did you manage to get a spot here?"

"Is that so?"

Eren smiled, then closed the car door. Looking at Gwen, he said, "Then I guess I didn't choose the wrong place today, right? Gwen, shall we?"

Gwen: "..."

Winston's Dream Restaurant had five floors, each themed with its own dreamy ambiance, creating five unique dining environments.

Each theme hosted six tables, making a total of thirty tables.

Every table only served two to three groups of guests per day.

Although the restaurant was spacious, to ensure every guest enjoyed an excellent dining experience, invisible partitions separated the tables, maintaining ample distance between them.

After entering the restaurant, Eren presented a black and gold card. The staff enthusiastically guided them to a prime spot on the fifth floor.

From the spiral staircase in the center of the fifth floor, one could look down and take in the restaurant's various fantastical scenes.

"This is so beautiful!"

Gwen's eyes lit up as she admired the dreamy decor. She reached into her bag for her phone.

"What are you doing?"

"What do you think? Taking pictures, of course!"

Ah.

Eren watched Gwen snapping photos, then glanced at the other women entering the restaurant, who were also eagerly taking pictures of the decor. Some even began sharing videos with their friends, showing off the venue. He couldn't help but blink at Gwen.

Indeed.

Even in another world, women still shared many universal traits.

After capturing various shots of the restaurant, Gwen reviewed the photos on her phone and said to Eren, "If I send these to Illya, she'll lose her mind with jealousy. She's always wanted to come here with her boyfriend but never managed to get a reservation. The same goes for my parents."

Illya was one of Gwen's few close female friends at school, her confidante.

Eren had met her briefly at school but didn't have a strong impression.

Recently, she had taken an extended leave due to illness, so Eren hadn't seen her since arriving in this world.

"Be honest," Gwen said, her curiosity piqued. "How did you manage to pull this off? This visit was clearly a last-minute decision!"

In response, Eren took out the black and gold card he had shown earlier and handed it to Gwen.

"This is... the legendary non-personalized black gold membership card for Winston's Dream Restaurant? Oh my god! How did you get this? I heard only five of these cards were issued when the restaurant first opened, given to five mysterious VIPs."

Eren nodded. "Remember the textile factory? I found this card outside the factory. Consider it our shared trophy. If George and Mrs. Helen want to visit, you can lend them this card. With it, the restaurant manager will arrange a table for them as soon as possible."

This black gold card was indeed a trophy Eren obtained from the textile factory.

If Eren hadn't recognized the card back then, it would've either been burned in the explosion or confiscated by the police as evidence.

Of course, Eren had only taken the card after divination confirmed it wouldn't bring him trouble.

"Found it?"

Gwen rolled her eyes, clearly not buying that excuse. She treated it as a pretext for Eren to lend her the card.

After examining the card for a few seconds, Gwen paused, then returned it to Eren.

"Never mind. I won't use it."

"Why not?" Eren asked, puzzled.

Gwen replied, "I think it would mean more to my parents if they got a reservation through their own efforts."

If Gwen gave the card to her parents, her outing with Eren would no longer be a secret.

Winston's Dream Restaurant had another nickname: the Dream Couple Restaurant.

Apart from those drawn by its reputation, most visitors were couples.

In this enchanting dining environment, many proposals made at the tables had a higher success rate.

It was said that every day, this restaurant witnessed several couples getting engaged, further enhancing its fame.

This also made reservations even harder to secure.

If George found out Gwen had dined here alone with Eren, he might never let Eren into their home again.

(End of Chapter)

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