This past weekend, bustling Saturday noon, my hubby invited me to eat a delicious lunch outside.
I don't know what the occasion is, but without any anticipation, I prepared for the said date.
We headed to our favorite Chowking restaurant.
This is popular for its affordable, hearty meals and fusion of Chinese and Filipino flavors.
As we stepped inside, we could already smell the familiar aroma of the savory Chinese dishes, that made our mouths water.
We excitedly browse the menu, filled with tantalizing options.
As I checked the items, my hubby declared that I could choose anything that I wanted.
Of course, as a food lover, I giggled and decided on the classic salt and pepper pork, being the comfort food I never grew tired of.
My hubby, on the other hand, points at the chicken lauriat.
We also ordered a mix of our favorites — some Shanghai rolls, a serving of wanton soup, and of course, the famous Halo-halo for dessert.
While waiting for our food, we talked about the reason for that sudden lunch outside.
He announced that he found 1,000 pesos cash on his way home. He saw it on the busy street where people were walking through without even discovering the 1,000 pesos on the road.
I couldn't help but laugh at his excitement.
He even playfully narrated the tale of his "discovery" of the 1,000 pesos.
He said it became bright and glorious as he saw it, waiting for him to pick it up and be spent! 😂
I giggled and enjoyed his storytelling as the food arrived.
The delightful fragrances filled the table, and I couldn't wait to dive right in.
Each bite was filled with flavors — tender pieces of pork and perfectly cooked Shanghai rolls.
We enjoyed the meal.
After we polished off our savory dishes, it was finally time for Halo-halo.
The colorful layers of shaved ice, pandan jelly, leche flan, and ice cream were a delightful sight.
We shared the dessert, playfully fighting over the last spoonful.
We both laughed at how competitive we could get over something sweet.
As we finished our meal, we felt grateful not just for the unexpected treat but also for these sweet moments we shared together.
Thank you for the 1,000 pesos cash!
Until our next lunch together... Buh-bye. 👋🥰