There's a secret in the restaurant right now, and Sheng Jiu doesn't dare bring anyone back.
So, she quickly refused: "No need. If they cause trouble, I'll call the police. Besides, Eldest Aunt needs help too."
Sheng Si Yu couldn't refute that last sentence.
Sheng Jiu, concerned for the customers in the restaurant, left after sitting for a while.
Back in the restaurant, before she even sat down, her phone rang.
The caller ID was an unknown number, she guessed it was either her little uncle, oldest maternal aunt, or little maternal uncle.
After Sheng Jiu blocked their usual numbers, they started calling from different numbers.
In their eyes, it seemed that after her grandfather passed away, Sheng Jiu, whose father had died young and whose mother had remarried, was just a piece of unclaimed meat on a chopping board, available for anyone to take a bite.
The phone hadn't stopped ringing when there was another banging on the upstairs iron gate.
The guest has arrived!
Sheng Jiu instantly perked up, tossed the phone aside, and rushed upstairs.
When she opened the gate again and saw Ares, he was even more disheveled than yesterday.
Before, his combat uniform was covered in mud, now it was stained with blood.
Covered in Zerg residue and blood, Ares wasn't sure if he could enter the restaurant in that state. He hesitated for a moment before asking, "Excuse me, may I come in and eat?"
Sheng Jiu: ...
Actually, it's not really possible.
Although she's not a germaphobe, but this is a restaurant, a place to eat, basic hygiene is expected!
However, for the sake of the medicine, she could tolerate it.
Sheng Jiu silently made way for him.
Ares thanked her and then came in.
He was dragging a long...
Hmm?
A crab claw?
[Frosty Water Magical Crab Claw, delicious and tender meat.]
Looking at the crab claw that was taller than her and thicker than her waist, Sheng Jiu gasped.
This ingredient is really exciting!
Seeing Sheng Jiu's gaze fixed on the crab claw, Ares explained apologetically, "Sorry, I... I don't have enough money on me. Can this be used as payment?"
Sheng Jiu was taken aback.
The medicine was gone?
She was somewhat disappointed, but her curiosity about the giant crab claw couldn't be resisted. After asking the system, she nodded and said, "Yes, you can."
After responding, Sheng Jiu had the system calculate the price difference.
Compared to his honesty the first time, Ares had learned to bargain this time.
After some haggling, he finally bought forty servings of Egg And Ham Rice Bowls and twenty servings of Crab Fried Rice in exchange for a single Frosty Water Magical Crab Claw.
Forty-eight bottles of mineral water were given away as a free gift this time.
With the system overseeing things, Sheng Jiu felt she hadn't lost out.
Ares, having received the free gift, also felt incredibly lucky.
The Frosty Water Magical Crab's claw was too hard. Sheng Jiu tried tapping them with a hammer a few times, but they wouldn't budge.
Ares, seeing this, volunteered to handle them.
However, before starting, Sheng Jiu told him to go to the bathroom and clean himself up.
Hygiene was important when it came to food!
Ares had initially thought that Sheng Jiu needed the Frosty Water Magical Crab's shell, which was an excellent mechanical material in their region.
That was why he wanted to use the crab claw as payment.
As it turned out, Sheng Jiu wanted crab meat, and even wanted to use it to make fried rice for him.
Ares was only stunned for a second before reacting, the two meters tall burly man bristling on the spot: "They're Zerg, you can't eat them!"
Sheng Jiu looked completely bewildered: "No, they're very fresh and tender, perfect for fried rice."
"It's poisonous!"
"No!"
"It really is poisonous!!"
"Really not!"
...
The two argued for a long time.
Finally, Sheng Jiu steamed a small plate of the prepared crab meat and tasted it herself for Ares to see.
The fresh crab meat was fragrant, tender, and delicious, each bite brought a feeling of blissful comfort, like being gently caressed by ocean waves.
Ares was so anxious he almost reached out to yank Sheng Jiu's throat: "You..."
Sheng Jiu calmly swallowed: "See, it's not poisonous."
[Normally it's toxic, but we've treated it to be non-toxic through anchor point treatment.]
Sheng Jiu's pupils trembled!
Seeing Sheng Jiu still lively and energetic after eating, Ares began to question his existence.
Sheng Jiu quickly explained, "I have a special method for processing them, they're no longer poisonous!"
Hearing her say that, Ares nodded absentmindedly.
The prepared crab meat filled four large bowls. Sheng Jiu steamed them first, then steamed rice.
After the rice bowls were ready, Sheng Jiu started making Crab Fried Rice.
Watching the beaten eggs bloom into bright golden flowers in the hot oil, Sheng Jiu poured in the steamed rice.
For fried rice with egg, leftover rice actually makes the best results and tastes better.
However, the current conditions are insufficient, Sheng Jiu is not being too picky.
Once the rice has absorbed the flavors, add the steamed crab meats. As the crab meats release their fresh aroma and slowly rise with the white steam, Ares can't help but swallow hard.
These Zerg are damn delicious!
At this moment, Ares regretted only bringing a crab leg.
The aroma wafting from the kitchen quickly spread out.
It was lunch time, and there were quite a few diners passing by.
Someone couldn't resist the temptation of the delicious food and pushed open the door.
The motion-activated doorbell rang cheerfully: Welcome!
After 10 servings of Crab Fried Rice were cooked, Sheng Jiu added a line to the menu:
Crab Fried Rice: 68 yuan per serving.
Ares had already consciously chosen the nearest seat and quietly brought over two servings of fried rice.
A young couple, lured in by the delicious food, had originally planned to eat rice noodles, but they couldn't resist stopping by Restaurant Sheng Ji.
Upon entering, they saw a tall, mixed-race man eating fried rice, the aroma they had smelled earlier was coming from his plate.
The girl in the couple nudged the boy: "This looks so delicious! I want some."
The boy pointed to the prominent menu on the wall: "Why don't you take a look before you speak?"
The girl glanced at it, then swallowed the words she was about to say.
68 yuan a serving?
Why doesn't the boss just rob it?
It's such a small plate!
The girl gritted her teeth: "This fried rice is so expensive, I have to try it and see what it tastes like!"
If it was 28 yuan fried rice, the girl would just turn around and leave.
But 68 yuan fried rice, she'd like to try it and see if it's salty enough.
Ares, with his keen senses, overheard the young couple's conversation. After thinking for a moment, he honestly said, "The rice is cooked to the perfect consistency, the eggs are fragrant and tender, and they're stir-fried just right, with most of them covering the rice. The Ze... the crab meat's freshness perfectly complements the rice's aroma. It's delicious, fresh, fragrant, soft, and smooth. I recommend trying it."
The boy initially thought it was too expensive and didn't want to buy it, but after hearing Ares's description, his mouth almost watered.
He quietly wiped his mouth and nudged his girlfriend: "How about...we try some?"
By this time, the other ten servings of Crab Fried Rice had been completed, and Sheng Jiu brought them out.
The girl noticed that the Little Boss was quite young and began to suspect that she might be about to be ripped off.
So young…
Can her cooking really be that good?
Is it because of the addition of technology and ruthless techniques that it smells so good?