The flavors of sauce and spicy flavors are not the same.
The spicy aroma is a bit like wine that can't be hidden, no matter how well it's concealed, the flavor will still burst out domineeringly, leaving you nowhere to escape.
The aroma of the sauce is somewhat like tea, you need to carefully open the door before you can embrace its rich fragrance and experience the delicious flavor it brings.
As the base sauce was sizzling and releasing its aroma, the young father sniffed, almost unable to resist asking Sheng Jiu for another serving.
But no, not at all, his cholesterol!
The little girl, smelling the aroma, couldn't help but swallow hard: "Daddy, it smells so good!"
The young father nodded after hearing this: "Okay, then eat more, but don't overeat, otherwise you'll feel uncomfortable from indigestion, and you still have classes this afternoon..."
In such a short time, the young father started nagging again.
Sheng Jiu quickly brought the rice over: "The Sauced Squid Rice Bowl is ready, please enjoy."
The young father politely thanked her, and Sheng Jiu smiled and replied, "You're welcome."
Sheng Jiu returned to the bar, ready to continue her meal.
"Welcome!"
The doorbell rang again, and when Sheng Jiu looked up, she saw it was the young couple from yesterday.
Their first reaction upon entering was to look at the menu.
When she discovered the crab fried rice was gone, she felt like the sky had fallen!
The girl's name was Xue Wan Ling, and she also worked nearby. She had come out during her lunch break just to satisfy her craving.
So, the rice is gone?
Xue Wan Ling asked in disbelief, "Little Boss, is the Crab Fried Rice all gone?"
Sheng Jiu quickly stood up and nodded: "The company didn't send crab meat today, but they did send squid, which tasted very good."
Xue Wanling was a little unhappy: "But I love eating crab meat..."
She didn't finish her sentence because her mouth was already watering.
Her gaze involuntarily fell on the little girl eating at the table next to her...
In her plate.
Wow!
The squid rice looks so delicious, with its rich and flavorful sauce.
Moreover, the flavor was even richer than the crab meat from yesterday.
Xue Wan Ling thought that she didn't actually need crab meat: "Little Boss, give me a serving of squid rice, and I want it spicy!"
After saying that, she nudged her boyfriend, who was still standing there in a daze, and said, "What are you looking at? Hurry up and order."
When she noticed her boyfriend's gaze was fixed on Lin Qi, Xue Wan Ling's death stare also fell on him.
The boyfriend, named Lin Zheng, realized what had happened and his survival instinct kicked in immediately. He frantically waved his hands, saying, "I was just looking at that millet porridge, it looked so delicious!"
Xue Wan Ling continued her death stare.
Lin Zheng: ...!
Help!
The young couple finally ordered a serving of squid rice and a bowl of millet porridge.
Once the food is served, a fierce battle to protect and compete for it naturally ensues.
Sheng Jiu was sitting at the bar, ready to watch the excitement, when more customers came in.
Many people who missed out yesterday rushed over today and were so glad they were quick to arrive, especially since there was still food left, and even that it was limited!
Although the price is indeed high.
However, those who visited the restaurant yesterday already saw the prices and found them acceptable.
Those who couldn't accept them wouldn't come back today.
"One serving of squid rice, Little Boss, extra spicy!"
"A bowl of millet porridge, please. It looks delicious!"
"I'll try the Egg And Ham Rice Bowl."
...
The restaurant is small, with only six tables for four people each.
Even if they use small stools to share tables with others, there aren't enough seats for too many people.
Upon seeing this, the two elderly men quickly made room and decided to come back in the evening, just in case there was still food left.
Lin Qi had to go back to work overtime, so after finishing her porridge, she didn't have time to savor it and left in a hurry.
The young father and daughter had to go to the art class, so they didn't finish their squid rice and packed most of it to take home.
The space gradually became available, and soon it will be filled with new diners.
There were only six servings of millet porridge, and they sold out quickly.
The customers seemed a little disappointed upon hearing this.
However, the others smelled even better, so they could try them!
Soon, the Egg And Ham Rice Bowls and the squid rice were also gone.
Later diners were disappointed when they heard that the dishes were no longer available.
Some were deterred by the price, but most were still willing to spend the money to try it.
What does this expensive rice taste like?
Because of the limited quantity, there were no customers in the restaurant in the afternoon.
Just then, the gate upstairs rang. While the customers were leaving, Sheng Jiu had already cooked fifty servings of squid rice. She also cooked twelve servings of Egg And Ham Rice Bowl since she still had some left.
She has almost finished using up today's ingredients.
Of course, there's still a surplus of daily necessities like rice and oil.
But there are no eggs left.
After Ares arrived, he told Sheng Jiu about the results of their team's discussion: "We can take you there, but if it's too dangerous, we still suggest you come back."
Sheng Jiu still cherished her life, and upon hearing this, she quickly nodded: "Don't worry, I value my life very much."
Hearing her say that, Ares nodded in relief.
He carried more than sixty servings of rice and walked ahead.
Seeing how much he was carrying, Sheng Jiu took two steps forward and approached Ares, asking, "Do you want me to help you carry some?"
The two were so close that their breaths almost mingled.
Sheng Jiu didn't notice anything amiss, but Ares stiffened as if he wasn't used to it.
He stood frozen in place, not moving for a long time. Under Sheng Jiu's curious gaze, he finally reacted and hurriedly shook his head: "No need, I can carry it. Be careful."
As they were talking, Ares had already stepped out.
Just a door away lies the interstellar era, as the system described.
She couldn't be lying if she said she wasn't nervous.
But then she thought about her sleep, her eldest aunt's illness…
Sheng Jiu thought, she was truly willing to take this risk!
Fortune favors the bold.
So, wealth and honor, here I come!
After figuring it out, Sheng Jiu took a deep breath and then stepped forward.
Behind the door stood a vast expanse of towering, unidentified trees.
Sheng Jiu looked up, but couldn't see the treetops at all.
Looking at these enormous trees, Sheng Jiu exclaimed in amazement, "So tall!"
Although Ares wasn't used to getting too close to people, but he still tried his best to walk to Sheng Jiu's right, keeping a distance of about half a meter, so that he could protect her if an accident happened.
Hearing Sheng Jiu's exclamation, Ares nodded while cautiously looking around: "Yes, this is a remote, desolate planet with few inhabitants, so the plants grow freely and unrestrained."
Ares's expression was serious, and Sheng Jiu also seemed a little nervous.
She asked the system uncertainly, "These trees haven't become sentient, have they?"
[No.]
Knowing that the trees hadn't become sentient, Sheng Jiu felt much more at ease.
But before she could calm down, Ares grabbed her arm.
Sheng Jiu didn't even have time to think about how Ares, with both hands full of food, managed to grab her arm.
In the blink of an eye, she saw a strange creature, taller and stronger than her, with several long tentacles suddenly reaching out.
The tentacles, covered with tiny barbs, gleamed with a bluish light in the sunlight as they reached out towards Sheng Jiu.
Sheng Jiu: ?
Is it poisonous?