Cao Cao slurped a few times from the spiciness.
He first turned his short, thick neck, then raised his hand and patted the top of his head and forehead.
"My head still aches a bit, but it's less than before..."
Mrs. Bian was immediately delighted: "Eating boxed lunches really does have therapeutic effects!"
Li Huan chuckled to himself.
It's not that the boxed meals can cure diseases, but rather that the rich flavor and intense spiciness are what make them effective.
Cao Cao's taste buds were subjected to an unprecedented bombardment, which must have brought him pleasure and distracted him, thus relieving his headache.
Moreover, Cao Cao had already finished a bottle of beer.
Alcohol can also relieve headache symptoms due to its numbing effect.
Li Huan quickly said, "Prime Minister, please continue eating."
Cao Cao wiped two lines of snot from his nose with a handkerchief and laughed, "Not only is my mouth burning and numb, but I can't even control my snot."
Li Huan pointed to the "Pineapple Sweet and Sour Pork" and introduced it, saying, "This dish is called Pineapple Sweet and Sour Pork, and it's neither spicy nor numbing."
Cao Cao quickly grabbed his chopsticks and picked up a piece of pineapple.
"How is a pineapple different from a radish?"
Li Huan explained, "Pineapple is also a delicacy from overseas countries. It comes from Brazil in South America. It grows on the ground, while radishes grow in the soil."
Cao Cao took a bite of the pineapple, savored it carefully, and revealed a satisfied smile.
"It smells wonderful, and it's sweet and sour! Madam, you should try some!"
Madam Bian immediately picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of pineapple, and put it in her mouth.
Immediately, they were captivated by the delicious taste and exclaimed in admiration.
Li Huan deliberately said to Cao Pi, "Young Master Cao, would you like to eat spicy crayfish, or spicy boiled fish? Or perhaps try some spicy blood curd?"
Cao Pi swallowed hard, his expression awkward.
Cao Cao ate a piece of "Sweet and Sour Pork" and praised it, saying, "This pork is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet with a hint of sourness, and fragrant with a touch of sourness. I wonder why it is called Pineapple Sweet and Sour Pork?"
Li Huan laughed and said, "Because this dish smells so good, it makes people's mouths water just from the aroma, so it's called Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple."
Cao Pi stared at the "Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple," his eyes filled with longing: "This name is extremely fitting!"
Cao Cao said, "After eating spicy dishes, and then enjoying sweet and sour pork with pineapple, my appetite is even better, and my mood is even better!"
Li Huan opened three more bottles of beer.
"Free beer, unlimited drinks! The Prime Minister has a huge capacity for alcohol, drink as much as you want!"
Cao Cao laughed loudly, picked up the cup, and drank it all in one gulp.
Next, we ate "hot and sour shredded potatoes, mustard enoki mushrooms, dry-fried spicy green beans, and stir-fried wood ear mushrooms with celery".
All four of these vegetables are produced overseas and were not introduced to the Central Plains during the Three Kingdoms period.
Li Huan continued his explanation, and Cao Cao ate with great relish, thoroughly enjoying himself.
When Madam Bian tasted the "Wasabi Enoki Mushrooms," she was so overwhelmed by the pungent spiciness of the wasabi that tears and snot streamed down her face.
After finishing the "celery and wood ear mushroom stir-fry," Cao Cao let out a burp, appearing extremely comfortable.
Li Huan knew that the strong spiciness could stimulate Cao Cao's brain, and the rich pineapple flavor and unique parsley flavor could bring Cao Cao psychological pleasure.
Therefore, headache symptoms can be completely ignored.
After recovering, Lady Bian asked with concern, "Prime Minister, does your head still hurt?"
Cao Cao finished his beer and shook his head repeatedly.
"It seems to be painless now, how amazing!"
Cao Cao was overjoyed, and his complexion improved significantly.
Li Huanxin said, "It's just like that saying: good food can heal all wounds."
Of course, this method of "enjoying taste and relieving pain" can only temporarily fool Cao Cao and earn him two hundred taels of gold to complete the system task.
Cao Cao's symptoms, diagnosed by modern medicine, are severe migraines, a difficult-to-cure disease.
The cause of his illness stemmed from Cao Cao's suspiciousness, anxiety, irritability, and overwork.
In other words, if Cao Cao had maintained a good mindset and a cheerful mood, his headaches would not have been so likely to recur.
Cao Cao ate another serving of "cold spicy chicken noodles," and his belly was already bulging.
Of course, his lips were also red and swollen from the spiciness, and he kept drinking beer.
"This noodle is incredibly spicy with a hint of sweetness, it's irresistible! Pi'er, you should try it!"
Cao Pi quickly took a seat and eagerly began to taste the "cold turkey noodles".
Soon, his face turned bright red from the spiciness, and he began to gulp down beer.
Because he drank too quickly, the beer foam in Cao Pi's mouth expanded rapidly, spraying out of his nostrils and splashing onto Cao Cao's face.
The onlookers covered their mouths and chuckled.
Cao Cao was in a great mood and did not blame Cao Pi for his rudeness.
Li Huan reminded him, "Prime Minister, since your headache is gone, please keep your promise and buy thirty boxed meals."
Cao Cao put down his cup and asked, "How many boxes of food do I need to eat to completely cure my headache?"
Li Huan casually said, "Eat two servings every day for thirty days in a row. During this period, you must not get angry or stressed. You must maintain a peaceful state of mind."
In his quest to dominate the world, Cao Cao constantly pondered how to eliminate Liu Bei and Sun Quan. How did he maintain a healthy mindset?
Cao Cao said with a smile, "Unfortunately, the food cannot be preserved for thirty days. Would you two be willing to come to my residence and cook delicious meals for me every day to relieve my headaches?"
Li Huan was taken aback. Become a cook?
"Moreover, I am very interested in North America, South America, ancient Thailand, and ancient Brazil!"
"In the future, I appoint you as the vanguard, leading elite troops to foreign lands to seize their rich resources!"
After hearing Cao Cao's words, Li Huan was both amused and exasperated.
Holy crap, attempting to invade and conquer the distant American continent, Cao Cao truly lived up to his reputation as an ambitious and ruthless warlord.
Li Huan quickly declined, saying, "My brother and I only like selling boxed lunches at a stall; we don't want to be cooks."
"I will continue to set up my stall here tomorrow at noon and in the evening. The Prime Minister will send someone to buy boxed lunches!"
"As for the wealthy lands overseas, the Prime Minister can send merchant ships to trade there..."
Cao Cao raised his hand, interrupting Li Huan.
The old man stood up, his eyes seemingly drunk, a sly smile on his face.
"Once you enter my household and serve me, and my headache is cured, I will reward you with a thousand taels of gold! If you disobey, don't blame me for turning ruthless!"
Faced with threats and inducements, Li Huan felt a surge of anger.
Cao Cao is really cunning. Instead of immediately buying thirty boxed meals, he recruited me as a laborer.
Once inside the Prime Minister's residence, it's not easy to escape.
He originally tricked Cao Cao into giving him his gold, but now he's about to be trapped by him.
Li Huan pondered, "Right now, I don't have superb martial arts skills or powerful weapons, so I can't go toe-to-toe with Cao Cao."
The mission must be completed, and the system's "fast travel channel" must be used to leave Xudu.
Li Huan said with a smile, "Prime Minister, please keep your promise and buy thirty boxed meals first, then I will come to the mansion to serve you."
"Insolence!" Cao Pi shouted angrily, raising his head. "How dare you, with such audacity, try to negotiate with the Prime Minister!"
Li Huan said loudly, "Prime Minister, your words are law; are you going to break your promise before the people?"
Immediately, the common people began to discuss it.
Some praised Cao Cao for his generosity and magnanimity, while others criticized Li Huan for being ungrateful.
Zhuge Liang suddenly said, "Brother Huan, I am grateful for the Prime Minister's appreciation. Let's go into the mansion first, and then we can take the gold!"
Li Huan was surprised.
What foolish thing did Brother Liang do?
Or perhaps he has a more ingenious plan?
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