The dishes and bowls were placed one after another on the table, which was covered with a white tablecloth.
Bao Bei's eyes grew wider and wider as he watched, like they might pop right out of his head.
Standing on his chair with both hands on the table, he watched the steaming dishes with his ears and tail standing straight up, trembling with excitement.
His mouth filled with so much saliva that drool overflowed and dripped onto the table.
Jihl told the maid there was no need to serve them, and she quietly left after setting down dessert—some sweets, fruit, and a pot of hot tea.
"Amazing! Amazing! Did they bring all the food from the castle!?"
Bao Bei bounced up and down on the chair. Jihl pulled him into his lap. The table and chairs were still too big for Bao Bei.
"This is for you and me. You can eat as much as you want."
"Wow! Wow!"
Excited, Bao Bei reached straight for the desserts.
"That's dessert. You're supposed to eat it last."
