Prologue: Dinner
The firewood in the fireplace was very strong......
In this era, few people are willing to use the "fireplace" thing, but there are still some people who are extremely particular about life like this complicated heating method, and the enjoyment brought by this is that in such a windless cold winter, the temperature can exude a faint rosin.
On the dining table, the utensils are also very carefully arranged, and it can be seen that the owner of this room likes the silver cutlery of "Tiffany" and "Christopher", and the spoon handle has the pattern of "sage in the style of Paris"; The crystalline glassware is crystal clear, and it is paired with a brocade napkin embroidered with small red roses like drops of blood embroidered on the corners.
There are two kinds of people in this world.
The first type is the eater who has an indifferent attitude towards food, and their understanding of "eating" is just convenience, or filling.
On the other hand, they regard food as God's most precious gift to human beings, and they will demand almost everything that enters their bodies, every bite of meat, every drop of water, and at the same time, they will also enjoy the brief moments they spend in their taste buds, feeling the satisfaction of food running through their throats...... These people might as well be called "gourmets".
Mr. Andrew, from the outside, seemed to fit the demeanor of a gourmet, he wore a fine suit and a straight tie, although he looked a little chubby, but not bloated, and the gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose also accented him with a suave demeanor.
...... Oh, and by the way, he's also a brain surgeon.
At the moment, he was sitting at this table.
In addition to a set of elegant cutlery, there was also a box of crisper boxes decorated with brown patterns.
Tied with two complementary ribbons, the toppings are foie gras, a tear-stained "Anatolian fig" that has just broken away from the branches, and half a bottle of Santa Estai red wine......
Mr. Andrew was clearly pleased with such a meal, and he smiled, waiting for what kind of delicious food it was to deserve such a stylish table.
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Soon.
"Sorry to keep you waiting......" A magnetic voice came from behind him.
Immediately after, a middle-aged man missed his shoulder and appeared in his field of vision.
This is a man who looks to be in his 40s, and at this age, the years are bound to leave a noticeable mark on everyone's face......
Therefore, just looking at his facial features, this man definitely has nothing to do with words such as "youth" and "handsome", and even at first glance, he is a little unpleasant and arrogant.
The hair on his forehead is tilted to one side, his nose is cold and hooked, he is quiet and thin, his face is thin, his skin is a common pale brown, and the corners of his mouth are very wide, and he always seems to bend downwards intentionally or unintentionally, revealing an air of indifference.
If there's anything special, it's his brow bone...... It was a pair of skeletons as protruding as mountain ridges, with the entire bridge of his nose bulging, making his eyes as deep as ravines in a canyon......
Yes, I know that such a pair of facial features, no matter which one you take out, is not beautiful, but when they are put together, they show a different temperament in an extremely strange way.
At the moment, he is wearing the most ordinary white shirt at home, but every corner is neatly arranged like obsessive-compulsive disorder, making him look more temperamental than Mr. Andrew in a suit and leather shoes.
"How could it be...... I'm going to ...... Thank you for your hospitality...... Mr. Lecter. Andrew responded politely, but there seemed to be some casual pauses when he spoke.
Of course, no one will pay attention to these details.
The man known as Lecter smiled...... The deep lines between the nose and lips give this smile a different and charming beauty.
Oh, by the way, Mr. Lecter used to be a colleague of Dr. Andrew.
His full name is – Hannibal Lecter.
......
A surgeon, but now he has changed careers and is engaged in psychological research.
In his own words: "The physical damage is clearly visible, and I want to heal people's hearts more than ever." ”
Ha ha...... This is certainly a somewhat pompous reason, but ...... From Hannibal's mouth, it wasn't so annoying.
Everyone who has come into contact with him knows that he is a gentle, personable, chic and considerate person, and full of love for life.
Especially when it comes to diet, he can be said to be a genius.
......
"It's charron cream, boiled with chopped hazelnuts for three hours." Hannibal opened the lid of a silver container on the table, and in an instant, a faint aroma overshadowed the rosin in the room.
He took a bowl of ice water, a silver plate, and put it in front of Andrew, and opened the crisper box on the table, and took out a piece of soft, but somewhat elastic white flesh.
"Actually...... I can do it myself. Mr. Andrew said a little embarrassed.
"Oh, you don't have to, you just have to enjoy the meal quietly, maybe you won't understand, I enjoy cooking for the guests." Hannibal said with a smile, then dipped the piece of meat in lemon-soaked ice water and placed it on Andrew's plate.
"This ingredient is so precious that I blotted it slightly with flour and then blotted it with freshly baked bread slices. Fry in the cream until golden brown on both sides. Add the sauce and truffle slices, as well as parsley, watercress and capers with stems, and finish with a pinch of watercress leaves. Ended up refrigerated for another hour, which I'm guessing you'll love. ”
"Haha - you're such a thoughtful person." Andrew responded.
Hannibal seemed pleased with the dish, and he served Andrew a glass of wine before returning to his seat.
"How does it taste?" He asked, expectantly.
Andrew put the piece of meat in his mouth, and then closed his eyes with great enjoyment: "Hmm~~ This is really the most delicious thing I have ever eaten in my life...... What kind of meat is this? He asked, feeling comfortable.
"Your prefrontal lobe." Hannibal Lecter smiled at him, his teeth very neat......
Mr. Andrew nodded.
Oh yes, I forgot to say it.
Mr. Andrew's head was open from the start...... The gray marrow of the brain is reddish and clearly visible.