Li Huan deliberately looked at Ximen Qing and laughed, "It has aphrodisiac effects!"
Upon hearing this, Ximen Qing's eyes lit up, but then a look of suspicion appeared on his face.
What kind of oil is oyster sauce? What kind of mushroom is king oyster mushroom?
Li Huan explained, "Oyster sauce is made from fresh oyster meat, which is crushed, ground, boiled, and filtered to create a concentrated sauce! Sir, have you ever eaten fresh oysters?"
Ximen Qing frowned slightly: "I've only ever eaten dried oysters..."
Yanggu County is more than 600 miles from the sea, so it is naturally difficult to find fresh oysters.
Li Huan continued, "It takes ten pounds of oyster meat to make one pound of concentrated broth, which is why it's so expensive!"
Granny Wang nodded: "Those dried oysters aren't cheap either."
Li Huan continued his explanation: "King oyster mushrooms originated in France, a foreign land more than 20,000 li away from the Central Plains!"
"It has the fragrance of almonds, the texture of abalone, and an extremely delicious flavor. It can invigorate the kidneys and enhance male virility!"
Li Huan remembered that he had some photos of vegetables on his phone, so he took out his phone from his waist bag, quickly retrieved the photo of king oyster mushrooms, and showed it to Ximen Qing, Pan Jinlian, and others.
Granny Wang exclaimed in surprise, "These mushrooms are so big! I've never seen anything like them before!"
Ximen Qing stared intently at the king oyster mushroom on the screen, then suddenly chuckled meaningfully.
In an instant, Pan Jinlian seemed to understand something, and her face turned bright red.
Pointing at the phone, Granny Wang asked curiously, "What is this?"
Li Huan casually made up a story: "A magical little box from a foreign land, specially for storing picture cards."
Ximen Qing firmly believed in the traditional Chinese medicine theory of "treating like with like" and began to take an interest in "oyster sauce king oyster mushrooms".
"I'll buy a box of king oyster mushrooms to try them out."
"Not sold separately!" Li Huan resolutely refused!
Ximen Qing was immediately displeased and glared angrily.
Before Ximen Qing could even get angry, Wang Po hurriedly yelled at Li Huan!
"Go ask around, in the entire Yanggu County, who dares not sell anything to Master Ximen?"
Li Huan feigned surprise: "Oh? This gentleman is the famous and renowned Master Ximen, who commands respect throughout the world?"
Ximen Qing puffed out his chest and said in a loud voice, "I dare not claim to be renowned throughout the world. From Yanggu County to Bianjing City, everyone knows me, Ximen Qing!"
Damn it, he's showing off in front of Pan Jinlian again.
Li Huan laughed and said, "Before I came to Yanggu County, I heard that Master Ximen was a very wealthy man, generous and extravagant, spending money like water..."
Ximen Qing looked smug and raised his head.
Unexpectedly, Li Huan changed the subject: "Having met you today, I see you have an undeserved reputation!"
Ximen Qing's expression changed drastically.
Li Huan said, "Each boxed meal costs only thirty taels of silver, yet Master Ximen can't afford it!"
Ximen Qing sneered, "It's not that we can't afford it, but the price is too high, it's simply absurd!"
"I'll buy just one box of king oyster mushrooms with oyster sauce, and I'll give you three taels of silver, how about that?"
"If it really has nourishing effects, I'll buy ten more boxes tomorrow, or even fifty more!"
After listening, Li Huan understood.
Ximen Qing only coveted the "oyster sauce king oyster mushrooms" that were said to have "aphrodisiac and kidney-tonifying" properties; he didn't crave any other dishes.
Because this birdman indulges in delicacies every day and has an extremely high appetite.
Li Huan was familiar with "Water Margin" and knew that Ximen Qing only spent sixteen taels of silver to bribe Wang Po to help him seduce Pan Jinlian!
When indulging in wine and women, Ximen Qing often forgot himself and spent lavishly.
But when he's sober, he's very shrewd and never spends money recklessly!
Alas, it is indeed very difficult to earn Ximen Qing's three thousand taels of silver by selling boxed lunches.
Li Huan composed himself and said loudly, "Even if you buy a hundred boxes of king oyster mushrooms, I won't sell them individually!"
Ximen Qing scolded, "You scoundrel, you're so boring! I'm buying king oyster mushrooms because I think highly of you, and you dare refuse to sell them to me!"
Li Huan retorted, "Every business has principles. How could you, running a pharmacy, not understand that?"
"My boxed lunches must be sold as a whole. If you're not buying, get out of my way and don't get in my way!"
At this moment, the area was already surrounded by people.
Ximen Qing, losing face, was about to explode in anger when he saw Li Huan pick up a lunchbox, grab a chopstick, pick up a piece of "spicy bullfrog," put it in the lunchbox, and hand it to Pan Jinlian.
"Please, young lady, have a taste!"
Pan Jinlian was stunned, thinking she had misheard.
Li Huan said with a smile, "Earlier, Master Ximen thought I was blocking his way and tried to hit me, but luckily you stopped him in time. So, I'll treat you to some spicy bullfrog, free of charge!"
Pan Jinlian smiled and quickly took the lunchbox and chopsticks.
The scene fell silent as everyone stared at Pan Jinlian.
She picked up a piece of bullfrog meat, put it in her mouth, and chewed slowly, her eyes suddenly lighting up.
"The frog meat is tender, spicy, and slightly numbing—it's absolutely delicious!"
Pan Jinlian praised it sincerely, swallowed the bullfrog meat, and seemed to want more.
Li Huan picked up a few more pan-fried silver fish and continued to offer them to Pan Jinlian.
creak...creak...
The small silver fish made a crisp sound in Pan Jinlian's mouth, and its rich and delicious flavor immediately won over her taste buds.
Wang Po and the others watched as Pan Jinlian enjoyed the delicious food and were filled with envy.
Li Huan pointed to the various dishes in the food bucket and loudly introduced, "Small silver fish, onions, tomatoes, cauliflower, carrots, all of them are specialties from foreign lands, and they are worth the price!"
After saying that, Li Huan picked up a ladle and scooped out two pieces of cold tomato salad for Pan Jinlian to eat.
"Sweet with a hint of sourness, it's extremely refreshing!"
Pan Jinlian's eyebrows were raised high, and her face was full of intoxication.
Ximen Qing stared intently at Pan Jinlian, who was enjoying the delicious food, his eyes filled with longing.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Huan said, "Since you like it, young lady, why not buy a boxed meal?"
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