[Don't worry, we've given all visitors from other worlds identities, they're not afraid of being checked.]
Upon receiving the system's response, Sheng Jiu was barely relieved.
Ares tried to ignore the sensation on his arm and explained in a low voice, "Don't worry, I didn't use any force, just a slight push."
Through his interactions with Sheng Jiu and his observation of the diners during lunch, Ares had gained a general understanding of the abilities, or rather, the resilience, of humans in this world.
So, when he rushed down and found the Little Boss in danger, although he was angry, but he still managed to control himself.
Otherwise, if he had used even a fraction of his strength in that punch, the man's brains would have been splattered out.
Knowing the man was still alive and hearing Ares' explanation, Sheng Jiu breathed a long sigh of relief.
She quickly turned around and pulled Ares to the back kitchen, away from the front cameras: "Let's do a quick introduction now, because when the police come, we'll have to match our words."
Although it wasn't their fault, but Ares's identity was special, and Sheng Jiu couldn't help feeling guilty and nervous.
Ares quickly nodded: "I am Ares • Sel, from the First Star of the Empire, 69 years old this year..."
Before he could finish speaking, Sheng Jiu looked at him with a surprised expression: "How old are you?"
Ares was puzzled, but his mouth was honest: "69 years old."
After confirming she hadn't misheard, Sheng Jiu looked utterly astonished.
69 years old in interstellar space is truly different from theirs!
Sheng Jiu could tell they were 69 years old just by looking at the two elderly men who came for lunch.
Ares, standing in front her, looked to be about 25 or 26 years old, just like the others on her side.
Ares noticed Sheng Jiu's confusion, the girl's emotions were written all over her face.
So, he explained gently, "The average lifespan where I live is 300 years."
Sheng Jiu: ...!
Immigration, she wanted to immigrate!
Ares gave a brief introduction and explained that he had lost contact with the operations department because of the war. His escape pod was destroyed and his AI was out of service, so he was temporarily fighting the Zerg on a remote, desolate planet.
As they finished talking, Ares made a point of explaining, "Oh right, some of the Zerg are actually Frosty Water Magical Crabs."
After saying this, Ares felt conflicted.
He never imagined that one day he would actually eat Zerg, and even find them delicious!
After listening, Sheng Jiu briefly introduced herself: "My name is Sheng Jiu, I'm 23 years old, this restaurant is mine. When the police come, just say you're a customer..."
Not long after the two exchanged messages, the police arrived.
The police were startled to see the man lying at the door.
Sheng Jiu quickly stepped forward to explain. To convince the police that she was telling the truth, Sheng Jiu pointed to the restaurant's security camera: "We have surveillance cameras here."
The police questioned her carefully, examined the man's condition, and then reviewed the surveillance footage.
They knew the man had used a knife, and Ares had only intervened because he saw injustice. The footage showed that he had only given the man a light push, and his expression didn't even become ferocious despite the force.
Furthermore, regardless of the circumstances, the man was in the wrong for using a knife!
One of the arriving police officers, an older officer, frowned slightly as he looked at the man's face. "He looks familiar."
The young policeman didn't recognize him, so he checked the system and nodded, "Wow, he just got out of prison last year."
Sheng Jiu: ...
She knew Little Aunt Sheng had ill intentions, but she was still shocked by her shamelessness!
The man woke up not long after, and upon waking, he insisted that he had been treated inhumanely. Realizing something was amiss, he changed his story, saying that he and Sheng Jiu were a couple and had a falling out.
"We really are a couple. Her little aunt was the matchmaker. You can ask her little aunt if you don't believe me. We just had a little tiff, and the knife incident was just a playful thing between lovers. We didn't do anything serious."
"Besides, isn't it normal for me to get angry and use a knife when my girlfriend cheated on me?"
...
The man's words were becoming increasingly dangerous.
Sheng Jiu completely ignored his words, cooperated with the police questioning, and then strongly stated that she would not settle and insisted on going through the proper procedures!
After handling the matter, Sheng Jiu took Ares back.
Because of the disturbance, a lot of people had gathered to watch.
Next door to the restaurant was a braised duck shop, owned by a man in his thirties.
When Grandpa Sheng was alive, he got along well with his neighbors, so the duck shop owner asked her a few questions out of old friendship.
Sheng Jiu didn't keep it to herself and generously shared with everyone the crazy tricks of her Little Aunt Sheng.
Everyone was stunned into silence after hearing this.
From what the police said, the man had only been released from prison last year!
"Your little aunt doesn't seem very reliable, you'd better be careful."
"Yes, yes, yes, if anything happens, just tell us these neighbors."
…
The neighbors were all very friendly. After thanking them, Sheng Jiu took Ares back.
This time, she immediately pulled the roller shutter shut, locked it from the inside, and then turned to Ares: "Sorry to have kept you waiting. Let me make you some pan-fried dumplings."
Hearing the unfamiliar name of the dish, Ares's initial refusal turned into a reluctant "okay."
As for his teammates who were still waiting for water to clean them up…
Ares selectively forgot.
On the way back, Sheng Jiu bought a piece of hind leg meat.
Although it wasn't provided by the system, the taste might be a bit off.
However, Sheng Jiu now has a system reminder.
Whether the meat is fresh, injected with water, or treated with chemicals, the system will provide a clear indication of its quality.
Sheng Jiu bought the hind leg meat, which had the highest system rating at the market.
The hind leg meat has few tendons and a good lean to fat ratio, making it perfect for mincing.
She deftly chopped the meat and mixed it into a filling.
Actually, it would taste better if chopped by hand.
However, Sheng Jiu was worried Ares would be impatient, so she took a shortcut.
The crab meat was already prepared, once the minced meat was ready, she could simply season it.
While preparing the meat, Sheng Jiu also started cooking the Yam And Millet Porridge.
Ares stood at the kitchen doorway, trying several times to speak, wanting to help.
But watching Sheng Jiu prepare the meat filling, watching her cook the porridge, and watching her quickly wrap the pan-fried dumplings...
Ares didn't know what to do with his hands and feet.
Because he didn't know how to do any of them!
Finally, Ares had no choice but to turn around, return to the table, and silently take out his medicine from his pocket.
He had mainly come to fetch water today, so he hadn't brought much medicine.
Now, he pulled it all out at once.
Six bottles of Sleep Calming Agents in total.
It wasn't that he was stingy, but rather that he and his teammates were truly out of ammunition and supplies.
Gene Nourishing Liquid is used to soothe mental energy. Since his mental energy is high, he uses it sparingly, so he has a considerable amount in stock.
However, his teammates have very little left.
They do have a good amount of Sleep Calming Agents, but…
Would the Little Boss need so much?