Chapter 005 Food Store: Snack Shop 1
A casual remark struck Yun Yi's heart.
The room was filled with golden afterglow from the setting sun, and the air was so quiet that one could see tiny drops of air falling, as if a phoenix was flying, its tail swaying, shaking off layers of golden threads.
Who doesn’t want to be famous? Who is willing to be an unknown person?
Yes, he was willing.
He didn't understand the pursuit of fame and fortune. His world was created for her.
So, as long as she is happy, he will also be sympathetic to her.
Look at his master, how high-spirited and charming he is.
He smiled broadly and said, "Okay, I'll try my best, as long as you're happy."
Lin Muqiu nodded and smiled, "Okay."
She has always known how to motivate employees (painting big pictures).
*
After peeling the potatoes, Lin Muqiu took them out and placed them on the chopping board. "Next, cut them into thin slices. The thinner the better."
Yun Yi lowered his head and followed suit. At first, he cut the meat unevenly, but after finding the strength, he cut it as well as Lin Muqiu.
[Congratulations! Your partner: Yun Yi (bound)'s cooking skill has reached level 1!]
Lin Muqiu raised his eyebrows.
I didn't expect he was quite talented in cooking.
Feeling her gaze, Yun Yi's dark blue eyelashes trembled and he became more focused.
Next, along with the clattering sound of the kitchen knife chopping the chopping board, Lin Muqiu's ears continued to ring with the words "Congratulations host, your partner: Yun Yi's cooking skills have been upgraded to..."
The two sounds complement each other, just like a quiet afternoon, so heart-pounding.
Lin Muqiu couldn't help but sigh that he had found a treasure.
With such a great talent in cooking, it will definitely add luster to the shop.
Afterwards, Lin Muqiu drained and soaked it to wash off the starch, then put it into a large pot to boil water. After it turned white, he took it out and drained it with a basket. "Oh, right, save the water that washed off the starch and dry it in the sun. The remaining starch is still useful."
Yun Yi did as she was told and was extremely well-behaved.
After finishing these tasks, Lin Muqiu put the thin potato slices into the oil pan that had been heated long ago. "The first time you fry them, make sure they are 50% hot. When you see the edges curling up slightly, take them out. The second time you fry them, make sure they are 80% hot. When they are crispy, dry, and fragrant, take them out."
After instructing these steps, Lin Muqiu took out the prepared seasoning and sprinkled it in, shaking it and stirring evenly.
A generous portion of potato chips is ready.
Golden and crispy.
When I received it, it was still warm and fragrant.
Lin Muqiu took one and stuffed it into his hand. He took it and took a bite, praising it endlessly, "It smells so good, so good, so good..."
He uttered words like a machine gun, which was enough to show how delicious this thing was.
He ate one bite after another without caring about his image, and turned himself into a little hamster, with his cheeks bulging and stuffed with potato chips.
Lin Muqiu smiled and said, "Don't worry, there are other things to eat today."
After that, she stretched and said, "I will teach you other ways to make potato chips later. Let's take a break today."
After that, she taught Yunyi how to make French fries with ketchup, delicious mashed potatoes, potato balls, potato towers and other things.
Yun Yi: “…”
Is this really a break?
*
After making everything they were going to sell tomorrow in advance, Lin Muqiu and Yun Yi were finally ready to take a break.
Yun Yi was eating the leftovers of French fries and dipping them in ketchup at the table, smiling from ear to ear with joy.
The fruits of your own labor are always extra delicious.
Lin Muqiu went out and bought a wooden box and a portable backpack and placed them in front of him.
Yun Yi raised his head and looked at her innocently.
She handed him the backpack and said, "This is for you. I need you to buy some things tomorrow. It's very important. This is a reflection of your ability. You must work hard."
Yun Yi nodded and listened attentively, like a well-behaved golden retriever.
After giving the instructions, Lin Muqiu put down the wooden box, took out the copper coins from the storage ring, and put them inside.
The crisp copper coins collided with each other, making a pleasant sound like copper bells.
Although, after deducting some necessary living expenses, there were not many copper coins left, only a thin layer.
"Whenever we make money in the future, we'll put it all here. You get three and I'll get seven." Lin Muqiu held the box and smiled harmlessly. "This will give us some motivation."
Yun Yi nodded, smiling brightly.
Although he didn't notice at all that according to the system rules, he was Lin Muqiu's bound item, so the money he earned would automatically be included in Lin Muqiu's balance.
*
The next day, Lin Muqiu asked Yun Yi to go shopping and repeatedly told him to come at the right time. Then he bought a large plaque and placed it on the stall to indicate the official opening.
There were already many hawking voices around:
"A hot sandwich with meat, only 10 coppers!"
"Baked potatoes, large potatoes, two copper coins for one, three copper coins for two!"
"Brown bread! 4 copper coins each!"
“…”
Lin Muqiu quickly wrote his price list on the plaque:
Potato chips: 10 copper coins
Potato balls: 6 copper coins
French fries: 5 copper coins
Mashed potatoes: 4 copper coins
Potato Tower: 4 Copper Coins
The man selling sandwiches nearby saw this and burst out laughing, "Your potatoes are the same price as their brown bread?"
What he said was indeed a subtle provocation.
He didn't forget that the last time Lin Muqiu came here and bought a sandwich, he asked her how it was and she replied "not bad".
But who would eat Bob's sandwich and not say a good word? !
The owner of the shop selling black bread was a strong man. After hearing this, he immediately gave her a wary look.
Lin Muqiu raised his eyebrows, completely unaware of the malice this sandwich man was displaying. "Oh, not only am I charging the same price as your brown bread, my potato chips are also the same price as your sandwich. Is that a problem?"
Bob: “…”
The shop owner who sold brown bread immediately blushed and was too embarrassed to speak.
But Bob refused to give up. "You opened a store next to mine, why didn't you tell me?"
Lin Muqiu raised his eyebrows slightly. "Why should I greet you? Isn't greeting the mayor enough?"
Bob's heart tightened. "Don't try to scare people with the mayor."
"as you like."
Lin Muqiu's nonchalant attitude made Bob so angry that his teeth itched.
It's like you have broken through the defense and launched an attack, but the opponent is not hurt at all.
There were many people watching the fun around, and when they saw the two of them were on the verge of a fight, they couldn't help but feel sympathy for Lin Muqiu.
This Bob has always liked to bully his peers. Many people have been driven away by him using various means. It's not that no one has thought about suing him, but firstly, they can't find any evidence, and secondly, Bob is a level 30 warrior, and the others can't help but worry about retaliation.
As the saying goes, a strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake. Many people on this street are just like that. They either pay Bob some bribes or move away and find another job.
What's more, some of them even colluded with Bob secretly.
The most important thing is that Bob was extremely docile when he met the lord and Medea, like a wolf in sheep's clothing. He was not easy to be discovered on the surface, but if anyone was bitten by him, it would be terrible.
Feeling everyone's gaze, Bob felt embarrassed and resented Lin Muqiu even more.
He persisted, "Potatoes are poisonous, how can you sell them so expensively?"
Lin Muqiu said loudly: "I am a mage. I have already removed the poison from these potatoes, so you can buy them with confidence."
This was not actually explained to Bob, but to passers-by.
Although magicians and immunity from poisoning have nothing to do with each other, many people get poisoned by eating potatoes because the potatoes sprout and accumulate solanine, but the people in this town are unaware of this and only worship magic as a god.
It would be better to take advantage of the situation and dispel the customers' doubts.
Bob's eyes widened.
He heard yesterday that people in the town were discussing that a new ice mage had settled there, but after looking left and right, he didn't think Lin Muqiu was the ice mage.
Ice mages are so rare, how can we do business with them?
So he blew his beard and glared, "Who would believe you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a pharmacist came over and asked, "Is it true that eating these potatoes won't cause poisoning?"
"Absolutely not," Lin Muqiu said firmly, "If the poisoning is caused by my potatoes, I am willing to take responsibility for the treatment."
The pharmacist nodded and happily paid four copper coins for a potato tower.
Seeing the payment communication go so smoothly, Bob said: "..."
The pharmacist gave Bob a cold look.
It's nothing else, he just can't stand Bob bullying others.
Also because...
These potatoes are so fragrant! The fragrance spreads from ten miles away!
Moreover, it didn’t look like a potato at all! It was so clever! The golden potato tower looked like a castle made of gold, and he couldn’t take his eyes off it.
He immediately grabbed a handful and stuffed it into his mouth.
As soon as it entered his mouth, his pupils trembled slightly.
It is simply God's visit to the world that blessed this delicacy.
And the food is so cheap, the owner is really nice and kind.
At this moment, he seemed to have forgotten that potatoes in other stores only cost 1 copper coin each, and just stuffed handfuls of potato chips into his mouth.
The speed at which his hands worked was like a whirlwind.
It can be seen that he has been craving it for a long time.
Bob: “…”
With Lin Muqiu's assurance and the pharmacist's support, many people came over and asked questions:
"Here, give me a whole portion of that potato tower."
"Is this really delicious?"
"Why are potato chips the most expensive? Which one is the potato chip?"
“…”
The main reason was that the taste was so tempting, golden and fragrant, and looked golden and crispy, completely unlike the mushy potatoes they had in mind.
Also, 5 copper coins for a potato that might be poisonous might be too expensive, but if it were non-toxic, it would be perfectly acceptable.
At least the potatoes were filling! And they had so much seasoning sprinkled on top. Any seasoning here is expensive!
After asking, many people bought the cheapest potato tower to try, but more people just asked without buying and were hesitant.
But those who have eaten it have not escaped the law of true fragrance:
"I'll have another one!"
"Give me a potato tower!"
“…”
Bob was so angry when he saw this scene.
It’s just a broken potato, why are people so curious!
Watching this scene, he sneered, "It's just for fun. If anything goes wrong, we'll see what you'll do! Besides, has this been personally certified by the mayor as delicious? Oh, you don't, but I do..."
No one knew who he was talking to, as his mumbling became smaller and smaller amidst the vast noise, like a fist hitting cotton. After all, for ordinary townspeople, who were not involved in the catering industry, they were only looking for delicious food and cost-effectiveness.
As he was speaking, he suddenly heard a clear "gulp" swallowing sound.
It came from his throat.
He became terrified in an instant.
How could that be possible? He definitely wasn't just craving the potatoes; he must be just too hungry...
Only his food is delicious. After all, only his food has been certified by the mayor...
He tried hard to comfort himself, and then suddenly found a familiar head trying to emerge from the crowded crowd.
Bob was completely stunned.
Why would the mayor, who has always been in poor health, can't breathe cooking fumes, and always gets diarrhea after eating at roadside stalls, come here on a whim?
He didn't prepare anything special for the mayor today. What if the mayor wants to eat and finds out that he used gutter oil and the vegetables are not fresh?
Fortunately, he reacted quickly and immediately put the sandwich into his portable backpack with storage space. He lied, "Mayor, I'm sold out of sandwiches here. Why don't I ask Sophia to bring you some from home later..."
However, the mayor didn't notice him at all because of the noise around him. He had to squeeze in with great difficulty and said to Lin Muqiu, "Give me some potato chips!"
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