"Any wish?" Lin Qian raised an eyebrow, looking the trembling guy up and down, like a wilted vegetable left over from the market.
"Yes, yes, yes! Host, you can do whatever you want. You can reach for the moon in the heavens and catch turtles in the five oceans! Even if you want to..." The pheasant system suddenly stammered, its beady eyes darting around as if desperately trying to find the right words, "...even if you want to steal the male lead away, it's not impossible!"
"Oh?" Lin Qian drew out her words with interest. This little thing was quite perceptive. "You know what Lin Qian wants to do?"
The pheasant system's internal alarm bells immediately went off: Oh no! It let something slip! It quickly chuckled, "Hehe, host, you're joking. How could I dare to guess your thoughts? I was just... just giving an example, an example!"
Lin Qian certainly didn't believe its nonsense, but the little thing's words did remind her.
Since arriving in this world, Lin Qian has been quite dissatisfied with the food here. Every mealtime, looking at the dishes on the table that are so different from modern cuisine, she can't help but miss modern food.
"Alright, since you're so sincere, then Lin Qian will give you a chance." Lin Qian paused deliberately, observing the wild chicken system's reaction.
Sure enough, the little thing perked up immediately upon hearing there was a chance, "What opportunity? Host, just give the order!"
Lin Qian said casually, "The foods Lin Qian wants to eat include cola fried chicken, hamburgers, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, pizza, kebabs, sweet and sour pork ribs, Mapo tofu, braised pork, spaghetti, Kung Pao chicken, boiled fish, cake, and ice cream. You'd better find a way to get them for Lin Qian."
Upon hearing this, the pheasant system's face visibly turned ashen, as if it had swallowed a fly. Its tiny, beady eyes darted around, seemingly desperately trying to think of a solution. Unfortunately, its CPU was clearly insufficient, and after struggling for a long time, it couldn't utter a single word.
"What? You can't do it?" Lin Qian raised an eyebrow, her tone laced with sarcasm. "Didn't you say you could grant 'any wish'? You can't even do something this simple, and you still have the nerve to call yourself a system?"
The pheasant system was rendered speechless by Lin Qian's retort and could only stammer, "These things... Lin Qian... Lin Qian can't get them for the time being... Host, many spices in this world haven't been introduced to this country yet, and Lin Qian's points aren't enough to buy you these foods."
Lin Qian frowned and said, "Then what do you suggest we do?"
The Wild Chicken System quickly said, "Host, although Lin Qian can't get these delicacies for you directly, she can provide the recipes for making them. You can try making them yourself according to the recipes."
Lin Qian thought about it and felt that this was a good solution, so she said, "Okay, give the recipe to Lin Qian first."
The pheasant system breathed a sigh of relief and quickly began introducing various food recipes: "The recipe for cola fried chicken is... the hamburger requires... the ingredients for Buddha Jumps Over the Wall are..."
Lin Qian listened attentively, already planning in her mind how to create these modern delicacies in this ancient world.
The servants in the kitchen were all very surprised to see Lin Qian.
"Miss, what brings you to the kitchen?" a servant asked.
Lin Qian smiled and said, "Lin Qian wants to make some special dishes, but Lin Qian is not very familiar with the spices here, so I would like to ask the cook for advice."
At this moment, an experienced cook came over.
"Miss, what would you like to know?" the cook asked.
Lin Qian thought for a moment and said, "Lin Qian wants some spices with strong flavors that can enhance the taste of food, such as one that can bring out a spicy flavor and another that can emit a unique aroma."
Upon hearing this, the cook smiled and introduced the products to Lin Qian: "Miss, we have dogwood here, which brings out a spicy flavor. We also have cloves, which have a very special aroma."
Lin Qian listened attentively, nodding occasionally. With the cook's explanation, she gained a basic understanding of ancient spices.
"That's great! Lin Qian wants to try making a special dish with these spices," Lin Qian said excitedly.
Next, Lin Qian began experimenting with the recipe provided by the Wild Chicken System to prepare the hot pot broth. She cleverly combined spices such as dogwood and cloves, and after many trials and adjustments, she finally created a unique hot pot broth. The rich aroma gradually spread, making people's mouths water.
"Wow, this smells so good!" the chef exclaimed, taking a deep breath and looking delighted.
Lin Qian looked at the hot pot broth she had prepared and smiled with satisfaction. Then, she instructed the kitchen staff to prepare various ingredients.
"Slice this meat into thin slices, wash and chop the vegetables, and prepare some bean products as well," Lin Qian instructed methodically.
The servants quickly prepared the ingredients as she requested. In no time, everything was ready.
When the hot pot was served, the Prime Minister, his wife, and other family members were all captivated by this novel way of eating. The bubbling broth and the abundance of ingredients were enough to whet anyone's appetite.
"What kind of way is this to eat it? It smells so good!" the Prime Minister asked curiously.
Lin Qian smiled and explained, "This is called hot pot. Everyone can put their favorite ingredients into the pot to cook, and then dip them in the sauce to eat."
The steam from the hot pot bathed everyone in a warm, rosy glow. Lin Qian watched them eat, sweating profusely yet still unable to stop, and a small sense of pride rose within her.
At this moment, the main antagonist, who had been silent all along—the main villain of this book, the Crown Prince Xiao Jingyan—finally picked up his chopsticks. He picked up a thin slice of mutton, dipped it in the bubbling red broth, and elegantly put it into his mouth.
Lin Qian held her breath, staring at him nervously, afraid that he wouldn't like it. You see, according to the novel's setting, Xiao Jingyan is a cold, aloof, and unapproachable person; there aren't many things that can move him.
He chewed carefully for a few moments, his eyebrows slightly raised, and then he actually looked up at Lin Qian, a hint of a smile seemingly in his cool eyes: "This hot pot is quite ingenious."
Lin Qian breathed a sigh of relief and proudly raised her chin: "Of course, look who did it."
The Prime Minister nodded repeatedly, clapped his hands, and laughed, "Qian'er is truly skillful! This dish is something I've never heard of or seen before!"
Lin Qian was secretly pleased. This was the charm of modern food. How could these ancient people resist it?
After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, the atmosphere became increasingly lively.
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