Chapter 83 Case File 2: Witch Carnival (4)
Just as Jiangyou expected, business was booming tonight. Jiangyou, Jericho, Lorisa and Aunt Wolf who joined them halfway after browsing the stalls were all busy like spinning tops, with no time to rest.
With the support of the dragons and dwarves, the customers passing by couldn't help but stop, lean in, take a deep breath of the overbearing aroma, take another look at the strange 'chopsticks' in the hands of the dragons and the pink and tender shrimp meat peeled out by the dwarves' sauce-covered hands, and then resolutely join the queue.
Three tables were not enough for the rotating guests, so Jiangyou simply started the takeout mode, selling crayfish directly together with the wooden basins made by the beavers. If the customers wanted more after finishing their meal, they could bring back the basins for more.
At first, she had some free time to wander around the stall, but later she was almost always guarding the counter and the stove, constantly scooping out and putting crayfish into the pots.
Jericho was originally greeting customers, taking orders and serving food, but later he had to hand over this work to Lorisa and Aunt Wolf, and he stood by the sink and concentrated on picking the shrimp threads.
Picking out the shrimp lines is not an easy job. Once the magic crayfish are caught individually, they will begin to accumulate wind blades, and you must be quick and push the shrimp heads into the ground next to them.
——A pit has now been created next to the snack stand by the wind blade, and Jericho has to fill it up from time to time to prevent anyone from accidentally tripping over it.
Aunt Wolf is good at entertaining guests. She is talkative, popular, and good at describing the taste of various delicacies, making the greedy guests drool.
While selling her own beer, Lolisa also helped Jiangyou. Seeing that the crayfish were being consumed too quickly, she called her sister Matilda and asked her to ask the villagers to help transport the crayfish that were raised in the river water to catch up with the work.
These things didn't even worry Jiangyou, as they were properly resolved by these awesome friends. The skeleton smiled happily, and the spatula used to stir-fry the crayfish danced even more happily.
The takeaway business saw a significant improvement after a magician customer appeared.
The wizard, a man with green hair, gold-rimmed glasses, and a scholarly demeanor, stood by the table for a moment, watching how the shrimp were being peeled, and then walked over and ordered a serving of shelled crawfish.
"Ah, if you want us to help you shell the shells, you'll have to pay an extra silver coin," Jiang You said apologetically, "We're a bit short on staff tonight."
"Oh, I'm not trying to trouble you guys with the shelling. I just came up with a shelling spell. If you don't mind, could you let me try it out here?" The magician adjusted his glasses, his eyes gleaming with excitement, looking like a crazy researcher. "New magic doesn't always work, and sometimes it can have a certain impact on the surrounding environment. That's why some shops don't accept my inventions in their shops..."
"If you mind, I'll take the shrimp somewhere else to try it...but I always like to have someone knowledgeable appreciate my new magic."
Jiang You: “?” She tilted her head with interest: “Okay, come with me.”
She brought out a scrap table from the warehouse and found a clearing for the magician on a deserted side alley. She then handed him a bamboo bowl. The magician focused on the clay pot, his fingertips lightly drawing in the air, and a magic circle quickly took shape beneath his fingers.
Then, using a magical language that sounded very obscure to others but extremely straightforward to Jiang You, he said: "[Shell Separation]."
The shells of the crayfish automatically split open from behind their heads, neatly splitting in half. The whole shrimp meat and shrimp brains popped out of their shells and lay flat in the clean bamboo bowl, forming a small mountain. The shells automatically fell into the casserole.
"Wow! This is so convenient!" Jiang You couldn't help but use her detection magic to check again. She found that the magician's magic only caused the crayfish to shed its shell automatically. It had no effect on the meat quality or taste, and did not cause any pollution. "Can I use this magic?"
"Hmm? Of course, I'm happy to see someone using my magic. Oh, how rude of me! I haven't introduced myself yet—Edward Van Ploemmouth, a scholar of household magic, at your service." The green-haired magician handed over a business card. "My personal hobby is inventing and creating all kinds of practical household magic, and I'm keen to promote them to thousands of households."
"Actually, I have a book called 'The 100 Most Commonly Used Magical Spells in Homes,' which I wrote." He pulled a book out from his magic robe and smiled. "One silver coin a copy."
In the end, after bargaining, Jiangyou exchanged a free crayfish for the book and the right to use the shelling magic. Both she and the magician were very satisfied.
After finishing his business, Jiangyou handed the magician a flyer. "If you're ever in Eston West City, you can come and patronize our business. Oh, and I sell a versatile sauce that's perfect for home and travel. It makes any meat or seafood taste delicious when dipped in soy sauce. Would you like a bottle?"
The door-to-door sales magician finally left with three bottles of soy sauce and a large bowl of lobster meat, looking confused but happy.
Probably for safety reasons, this shelling magic can only be used on cooked crustaceans. Lich Craftsman You learned it after just one look, and now it was time to put his knowledge into practice.
There are many customers who, like Aunt Wolf, don't like getting their paws and fur wet. Previously, they were discouraged by the one-silver-coin shelling fee and longer waiting time. But after having this new magic, the lich adjusted the shelling fee and only charged an extra nickel.
This time, more customers gathered around: "I want shelled crayfish!" "I want some too!"
"Okay!" Jiangyou skillfully weighed out the shelled fish for the guests: "Please take a good look, the weight is correct~"
"Hmmmm!"
Magic was cast, and the crayfish automatically lay flat in the clean bamboo bowl, stacking up like a small mountain. Jiangyou poured a spoonful of sauce over the crayfish, performed the usual inspection, displayed it to the customer, and recorded it with the photo crystal. Then he handed out two bamboo sticks and his own flyer: "You can eat it with the skewers. Our shop is in the west city of Eston. Come visit us anytime in the future. We also have a few bottles of all-purpose soy sauce to take away."
The customer hummed a few times in bewilderment, looking at the hill of shells reluctantly: "There are so many shrimps, and I can only peel out this little meat..."
"That's true, but concentration is the essence. All the delicious parts are in this bowl~" Jiang You said with a smile, "You can save the trouble of peeling the shells and won't get your hands dirty. You can also eat while walking, so you won't miss the evening's revelry and can enjoy delicious food in one bite~"
"That's right." The orc was happy again. He paid the bill, picked up the bamboo bowl and bamboo sticks, and picked up several lobster meats in his mouth. "Ahh, eating like this is so delicious!"
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