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Originally Posted by mykwyner

In this case, there is not much difference between the past participle has eaten and the simple past ate.

He found a new restaurant, ordered noodle[s], and ate them.

Always try to use the simplest expression that will convey your exact meaning.

This is what I meant. May you tell me the exact reason why we use Simple Past? It is a strange use.

Simple Present is also simple enough. Can we use Simple Present to link them up?

My exact meaning is of course Present Perfect, obviously.