Just then, Xiao Jin sensed an undeniable presence approaching, and she glanced to the side.
The waiter standing beside her was gently placing an exquisite tray in front of her with an almost ritualistic gesture.
The waiter's movements were fluid and elegant; as the tray was slowly lifted, a wisp of rising steam instantly filled the air.
Before Xiao Jin was a steaming cup of hot water. The clear glass reflected the pattern of the tablecloth.
"Heh~" Xu Qing chuckled lightly: "As expected of you, you came up with such a method."
As they were talking, Xu Qing's dish was also presented: a plate of cold cucumber salad.
Cui Mingyang pushed the blanched okra in front of him: "We won because we seized the initiative. If we still can't find safe ingredients, then Ying's risky actions will have been for nothing."
Xiao Jin paved the way for all of them; at best, they were just reaping the benefits without lifting a finger.
On the plate in front of Tong Xiaolu was a carved carrot, while on Luo Bin's plate was a cold tomato salad sprinkled with white sugar.
Apart from Luo Bin, the others decided to avoid all meat the moment they saw the ingredient list. When choosing vegetables, they also tried to find those that had nothing to do with meat.
But it's actually quite difficult; as Xu Qing said, it all depends on luck.
At least those who made the first choice were able to avoid many traps, while the later players simply didn't have time to carefully select their targets.
Now, all the players' dishes are gradually being revealed, and a subtle yet tense atmosphere fills the air.
After everyone saw it clearly, some players' faces instantly turned ashen, their eyes filled with disbelief and terror, as if they had witnessed something incredible.
One player had his hands clenched into fists, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
He chose beef, and there was indeed a piece of beef in front of him, but it was completely raw.
The enormous chunk of meat lay naked on the pristine white plate, surrounded by a pool of blood that formed a shocking sight, with an extremely strong smell of rust.
Moreover, the beef seemed very fresh, with some parts even twitching slightly, like the player's constantly throbbing nerves.
On the other side, as soon as another player lifted their plate, it caused a gasp of surprise.
On the plate was a carp, its silvery scales shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight.
What's even more astonishing is that this fish is incredibly energetic.
To everyone's astonishment, it suddenly leaped out of the plate, jumping up and down and landing squarely on the player's face, giving him several loud "kisses".
The player's hands flailed wildly involuntarily, finally knocking the fish to the ground, instantly covering its wet scales with dirt.
In addition, there are crabs crawling all over the table, plump raw pig's trotters, constantly wriggling eels, and octopuses.
The lobby was bustling with activity for a time.
Luo Bin and Tong Xiaolu stared wide-eyed, while Xiao Jin was equally speechless. This game was just too much of a rip-off!
You know, they need to eat all the food to pass the level!
"Bang!" Just then, a player slammed his hand on the table, almost jumping up.
His face contorted with rage, like a volcano about to erupt. His eyes were wide open, and a chilling, furious sneer played on his lips: "Damn it, how are you supposed to eat this? Is your restaurant's chef asleep?"
Or are you deliberately trying to fool us with undercooked food? Is this how you run a restaurant? It's an insult to our taste buds!
His voice echoed like thunder in the restaurant, drawing the attention of players at the surrounding tables.
Immediately afterwards, another player stood up, hands on hips, his face full of dissatisfaction and threat: "That's right, don't you even know? We are experience testers specially invited by your park organizers!"
Our every word and action directly affects your restaurant's reputation and future! Aren't you afraid we'll go back and rant about it on social media, ruining your reputation?
Cui Mingyang stared wide-eyed, his face full of astonishment: Had they lost their minds? Should he listen to what nonsense they were spouting?
Is this because you're so immersed in the role that you've completely forgotten who the other person is? You're trying to reason with a ghost.
For a moment, many players looked at them as if they were crazy, but the two of them were not ashamed at all, thinking that they had found a way to stop the restaurant.
Xiao Jin initially remained calm and composed, picking up the glass in front of her and slowly drinking the hot water inside.
I must say, the ingredients at this restaurant are indeed top-notch; I did indeed taste a hint of sweetness in the water.
However, Xiao Jin's composure only lasted until those idiots finished speaking. As soon as they finished speaking, Xiao Jin's expression changed.
The shattered shadow instantly appeared in his hand. Xiao Jin's sharp gaze swept over the waiter beside him and then fixed on the female manager.
Xiao Jin's actions were quite significant. Xu Qing and the other three had long since developed a tacit understanding with her. In addition to cursing the two players in their hearts, they also secretly held onto the items in their hands.
Sure enough, the atmosphere around them changed abruptly the next moment, and a chilling aura instantly enveloped everyone in the restaurant.
The once bustling hall instantly froze into a deathly silence.
The waiters and female manager, who had just been wearing professional smiles, now had expressions frozen in place, their faces blank and their eyes vacant.
Their movements were remarkably synchronized, as if drawn by an invisible force. They turned their heads in unison, their gazes piercing, fixed on the two players who were smugly chatting and laughing.
This scene was extremely bizarre; some people's heads were even turned 180 degrees upside down.
The restaurant lights seemed to dim slightly at that moment, casting mottled, ghostly shadows that swayed gracefully on the floor, adding to the eeriness and horror.
The two players were still immersed in their own enjoyment, completely unaware of the drastic change in their surroundings.
He was only jolted awake by the overwhelming reactions of those around him.
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