In early autumn, Kyoto is a place where maple leaves gradually turn red, osmanthus blossoms fill the air with fragrance, and ancient charm lingers.
Hidden deep within a bustling neighborhood is a renowned private restaurant, famous for its rare ingredients and unique culinary techniques, attracting diners from all over.
Zhang Kaitai led Liu Yue and the others into the restaurant.
The storefront is unassuming, yet it hides a treasure trove of charm. The interior is elegantly decorated, with carved wooden windows and rustic screens, every detail exuding the flavor of time. The air is filled with the irresistible aroma of delicious food.
After they sat down and drank tea for a while, the group sat down.
One after another, delicacies were served, and three dishes were particularly eye-catching.
The first dish is "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall with Gold Leaf"**. In an exquisite porcelain pot, the thick broth gleams enticingly. Sea cucumber, abalone, shark fin, pigeon eggs and other ingredients are stewed to perfection, and the surface is adorned with a few pieces of gold leaf, making it luxurious yet elegant.
Liu Yue gently scooped up a spoonful of the soup, and as it entered her mouth, its fresh and fragrant aroma filled the air. She couldn't help but exclaim, "This taste is absolutely amazing!"
Another dish is "Jade Pearl Hidden Dragon," where carefully selected top-quality Qinghe shrimp are cleverly wrapped in a crystal-clear fish belly, creating an exquisite work of art.
Yu Jingya picked up a piece, took a gentle bite, and the fresh sweetness of the shrimp and the smoothness of the fish maw blended in her mouth, as if the essence of the sea and rivers were blooming on her tongue.
The last dish is "Snow-capped Camel Hump Soup"**, which uses camel hump as the main ingredient, along with precious medicinal herbs and snow frog, and is stewed into a delicate soup with cloud-like egg white foam floating on top.
Zhang Kaitai scooped up a spoonful, tasted the rich flavor, and couldn't help but nod, "I like this dish. It's not only delicious, but also a nourishing delicacy." He watched everyone enjoying the meal and a happy smile appeared on his face.
He had two great passions in his life:
First, he is fond of martial arts and Taoism. In his early years, he learned a lot of skills from Zhang Shanyun and had few rivals. Now, following Liu Feng, he has a constant supply of elixirs, making him feel light and healthy, as if he has returned to his youth.
Secondly, he has a passion for food, has traveled all over the world, and has tasted countless delicacies.
At that moment, he seemed to have found another kind of satisfaction and happiness in life.
Just as the group was enjoying the delicious food, the conversation of the guests at the next table reached their ears.
"Hey, have you heard? The price of Bitcoin has gone up again, from a few cents to several dollars." A man in a smart suit, with an air of sophistication, said with a hint of surprise.
"I really don't believe in this stuff. Can you really make money just by relying on those virtual numbers?" Another person said with a suspicious look and a puzzled tone.
"Don't you believe me? A foreign friend told me that Bitcoin might make someone rich overnight!" someone quickly retorted, revealing an expectation of unknown wealth.
Liu Yue's attention was drawn to this novel topic.
She turned her head and looked at Liu Feng, her eyes full of curiosity: "Fourth brother, do you know what Bitcoin is? I've never heard of it before?"
Liu Feng took a spoonful of the delicious soup and gazed leisurely at the bustling street scene outside the window, as if he was pondering something.
After a moment, he looked away and said calmly, "Bitcoin is a kind of virtual currency. It was only created last year and trading just started this year. It's normal that you haven't heard of it."
"Oh." Liu Yue's curiosity grew even stronger, and she then asked, "Fourth brother, do you think this cryptocurrency is reliable? Why would anyone invest in it?"
Liu Feng smiled slightly, put down his chopsticks, and briefly explained the information he had learned in his previous life: "Bitcoin is a virtual digital currency. It is based on blockchain technology, is decentralized, and is not controlled by any country or financial institution. Simply put, it is just a piece of code, but it contains enormous potential."
At this point, he deliberately raised his voice a few decibels, instantly attracting the curious gazes of the surrounding diners.
Liu Feng remained calm and continued unhurriedly, "Currently, it's only worth a few dollars, but in the future, its value may exceed one hundred thousand US dollars per coin, or even higher. Uncle Zhang, you might as well arrange for people to buy it at a high price, as many as you can get."
After saying this, he paused for a moment, as if giving those around him time to think, and then continued to savor the food in front of him as if nothing had happened.
Zhang Kaitai believed Liu Feng's words without a doubt and secretly kept the matter in mind. That very day, he quickly gave instructions and arranged for people to buy Bitcoin on a large scale.
However, several diners nearby looked on with suspicion.
A man frowned slightly; this man was Jiang Xu, who had met Liu Feng briefly the previous night. As Ye Jinwei's suitor, he harbored resentment towards Liu Feng.
Hearing Liu Feng's casual yet confident words, a complex emotion welled up in her heart, a mixture of jealousy towards Liu Feng and interest piqued by his seemingly absurd remarks.
"This Liu Feng is really full of confidence." Jiang Xu sneered inwardly, his brows furrowing slightly. "He's always surrounded by beautiful women, and his words are so frivolous. I think he's just a frivolous and dissolute fellow. We should teach him a lesson."
Jiang Xu exchanged a glance with the person next to him, and what he thought was a brilliant idea popped into his mind:
He planned to secretly acquire large quantities of Bitcoin through his connections and channels, and then resell them to Zhang Kaitai at a high price.
In this way, they can not only make a huge profit, but also look forward to seeing Liu Feng fail in his investment and go bankrupt.
Jiang Xu thought to himself with smug satisfaction, "Heh, just wait and see. As long as you dare to take it, I'll let you take as much as you want."
He muttered to himself, involuntarily thinking of Nangong Qianye...
While Liu Feng and his group were enjoying the food, drinks, and entertainment in Kyoto, people from the Bureau of Astronomical Observation quietly came knocking on their door.
The Bureau of Astronomical Observation is an extremely mysterious organization, little known to the public. It stands above institutions such as the Bureau of Divination, the Bureau of Daoist Records, and the 507 Institute, and has been silently guarding the nation's unknown secrets.
One evening, as the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the ancient alleys of Kyoto, Liu Feng and Yu Jingya strolled hand in hand along the bluestone path.
Suddenly, a man in a black trench coat emerged from the shadows and blocked their path.
The man's face was cold and his eyes were as sharp as a hawk's: "Mr. Liu, the Bureau of Astronomical Observation requests your presence."
Liu Feng smiled calmly, as if he had expected this scene. He gently patted Yu Jingya's hand, signaling her to relax and not be anxious.
Then, she followed the man and disappeared at the end of the ancient alley.
Yu Jingya stayed at a nearby coffee shop to wait. Although she was worried, she knew that Liu Feng knew what he was doing.
The man led Liu Feng to a secluded courtyard, where ancient trees reached for the sky, stone paths meandered, and the place exuded an aura of transcendence from the mundane world.
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