Sheng Jiu expressed her desire to go and see for herself.
Ares's first reaction was to refuse.
Too dangerous!
Moreover, his duty as a soldier made him instinctively refuse, he didn't want ordinary people to have too much contact with the Zerg.
Those things are poisonous!
Even if Sheng Jiu's unpredictable methods could handle it...
It would still be dangerous!
However, just as the words were about to come out, Sheng Jiu said she would treat them to Sauced Squid Rice Bowls.
Slurp!
Ares didn't know why his willpower had become so weak.
His mind, which had been clouded by the delicious food, quickly returned: "It's too dangerous, you can't go."
Sheng Jiu also knew it was dangerous.
But…
Fortune favors the bold!
She didn't have much Sleep Calming Agents left.
Ares is probably out of supplies now, and he's bringing over these so-called Zerg to pay for his meals everyday.
Sheng Jiu needs to come up with a solution. Otherwise, she'll have to suffer from insomnia again?
Even if she could endure it, her eldest aunt's illness…
Sheng Jiu's father died early, and her mother later remarried, life was just average.
At that time, the restaurant wasn't doing well either, and her grandparents were figuring things out as they went along.
During the most difficult time for the family, it was her eldest aunt who took care of Sheng Jiu, ensuring that she had food to eat, nice clothes to wear, and the opportunity to go to school.
Now that there was hope, Sheng Jiu couldn't bear to watch her eldest aunt die.
After thinking it through, Sheng Jiu took a deep breath: "I won't cause you any trouble. If things go wrong, I'll come back."
The gate on the balcony was both an anchor and a lifesaver.
The system said that Sheng Jiu could open the gate and come in at any time if necessary.
For visitors from another world, the restaurant's location is fixed.
However, for Sheng Jiu, the anchor point is mobile. If she wants to return, there's always a doorknob at hand.
The system also stated that in extremely critical situations, it could activate a protective shield to safeguard the host's safety as much as possible.
[We have requirements for binding hosts. It's not just anyone. Naturally, we must ensure your safety.]
With the system's assurance, Sheng Jiu felt somewhat reassured.
Ares initially wanted to refuse, but seeing Sheng Jiu's resolute expression, he couldn't bring himself to say anything. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I need to go back and discuss it with my teammates."
Although Ares felt he could protect Sheng Jiu alone, but once she stepped through that gate, she would run into his teammates. With everyone together, protecting her would be a natural task, so he needed to inform them beforehand.
Seeing Ares agree, Sheng Jiu breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, thank you for your help. I'll go cook."
Just then, her phone notified her that the delivery truck had arrived, and she was asked to go downstairs to pick up the prepared squid.
Hearing Sheng Jiu say she was going downstairs to cook, Ares involuntarily swallowed again.
He kept reminding himself: his teammates were waiting for water to go back and wash up, he had to hurry.
Go quickly and come back quickly, so he can get the first fresh bite!
Thinking of this, Ares was full of energy.
The two were now somewhat acquainted, so Sheng Jiu didn't pay much attention to him and let Ares fetch water himself.
After going downstairs, she opened the roller shutter door.
First, she signed for the prepared squid.
It must be said, the system's efficiency is truly impressive, and its knife skills are superb.
The original large pieces of squid have been cut into pieces, even with decorative cuts, and are now ready for further processing.
Sheng Jiu carried the ingredients back, and as she reached the door, she saw the two elderly men who had come to eat fried rice yesterday.
Grandpa Hong and Grandpa Wu were already strolling around nearby when they noticed the door was open and came over on their own.
Seeing Sheng Jiu, Grandpa Hong asked with a smile, "Little Boss, are there enough ingredients today?"
In the afternoon, Sheng Jiu was planning to explore a new world.
In addition, she didn't want to exhaust herself, so when she wrote down the prices on today's menu, she also marked the limited quantity.
At this moment, when Grandpa Hong asked, Sheng Jiu smiled and said, "Of course, if you come early, you'll get something."
Hearing her say that, the two old men exchanged a glance and then went inside without hesitation.
So, the Little Boss meant that there wouldn't be any food left for those who arrived late?
Once inside, they naturally wanted to order the delicious fried rice from yesterday.
However, when they saw the menu, the two were dumbfounded.
"Huh? They're out of fried rice?"
"The crab meat was so fresh, I was still savoring it."
"Little Boss, are you out of crab fried rice today?"
After placing the ingredients, Sheng Jiu replied, "Grandpa, the company didn't deliver crab meat today, but we have squid, very fresh and delicious."
Grandpa Hong waved his hand, "Squid is no good, I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar."
Grandpa Wu hesitated for a moment, but thinking that his blood pressure and cholesterol had been stable recently, he confidently said, "I'd like a serving of Sauced Squid Rice Bowl."
Today's menu includes three dishes:
Egg And Ham Rice Bowl (limited to 20 servings).
Millet And Yam Porridge (limited to 6 bowls).
Sauced Squid Rice Bowl (limited to 20 servings).
Many things, once limited, create a sense of urgency.
Grandpa Hong was afraid his cholesterol wouldn't be able to handle it, so he didn't dare eat squid.
After staring at the menu for a long time, he gritted his teeth and said, "I want millet porridge."
He had to try it, what did this 38 yuan bowl of millet porridge actually taste like?
How was it different from the millet porridge he made at home?
The two elderly men ordered and sat down nearby. Sheng Jiu responded and went to the kitchen.
The Millet And Yam Porridge had been cooking for a while.
The millet had now been cooked until soft and sticky.
Sheng Jiu stirred it a couple of times with a spoon, and the sweet aroma of the millet instantly wafted out.
Its flavor was subtle yet lingering.
It's like tea hidden deep in an alley, at first, the aroma is faint, and you might think it won't last long.
But as time goes by, its flavor grows stronger and stronger, wafting further and further away.
At this moment, there are no other smells disturbing the kitchen, the sweet aroma of millet mingles with the fresh scent of yam, accompanied by wisps of white steam, calmly drifting out.
Its delicate fragrance is delightful and makes one look forward to it.
Grandpa Hong, who had ordered millet porridge, smelled the slightly sweet aroma and nodded repeatedly: "The Little Boss's ingredients and cooking skills are quite good."
As he spoke, Grandpa Hong glanced at the wall beside him.
Business license, yes.
The Little Boss's health certificate, yes.
Environmental approval, yes.
...
All the necessary documents were complete.
Grandpa Hong felt much more at ease after checking them.
With all the necessary documents, the ingredients should be fine too, right?
The millet porridge, simmered for a long time, emitted an enticingly sweet aroma.
Sheng Jiu stirred it a few times and, seeing that it was ready to be served, ladled out a bowlful.
The portion size in one bowl is not large, and to be honest, selling it for 38 yuan is really expensive.
But the millet is really delicious, and the yam tastes amazing too!
After drinking it, it leaves a warm and comfortable feeling in your stomach.
If you have a good experience, you'll subconsciously feel that the price is quite worthwhile.