Salim was in charge of hosting Gao Yang and his team, and when it came to material conditions, he arranged things quite well.
The rooms weren't large but there were many; luxurious would certainly be an overstatement, yet they were comfortable. However, it also depended on the context—at least in Yemen, this was undeniably the highest standard.
As for the meal, it's not that the Houthis Armed Forces weren't thoughtful, but the best they had to offer was an array of grilled meats, various flatbreads, and the essential hummus.
Throughout the Middle East, you'd come across the same food as in Yemen, so despite the special dinner set to entertain Gao Yang, it didn't bring much novelty in terms of cuisine. Moreover, Lavagani, another key guest, had yet to arrive.
