Qin Yi ate her noodles while listening to the master talk about Zen.
Although the master chef's culinary skills were not high before, he was eager to learn and gained enlightenment through this experience.
Qin Yi believes that by this time next year, the vegetarian dishes from Qingyuan Temple will surely be renowned throughout Ziyun Mountain.
...
The morning of the final day of this mission.
Guan Jing continued to help Qin Yi process orders, starting from the morning meal.
The two were busy until noon, when they finished preparing all the vegetarian dishes.
Since it was the last day of her stall, Qin Yi also informed all the regular customers who came to Suiyuan Vegetarian Restaurant.
Do not lie in front of Buddha.
A vegetarian meal prepared according to fate, coming and going as fate dictates.
If fate allows, we will meet again.
...
[Congratulations, host, for completing the hidden blind box mission in the blind box challenge!]
[System Reward Yuan]
Qin Yi received a reward from the system as soon as she got home.
I also received a barrage of phone calls from Grandpa Yu.
Grandpa Yu: "Boss Qin! I just received a tip today that you're selling vegetarian food on Ziyun Mountain for the last day. How can you not think of your neighbors? Eating vegetarian food can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in us elderly people. And I saw those pictures of vegetarian food posted by netizens. They're so elegant. They perfectly match the image of a refined gourmet like me."
Qin Yi pulled the phone away. How could someone so old still have such a booming voice when making a phone call?
"Old Yu, you said we're neighbors. Do we really need to go all the way to Ziyun Mountain for a vegetarian meal? Why don't we just come to my house?"
Grandpa Yu: "Qin Yi, you're acting strange today. You always laugh it off when I complain to you before, but you've never been so straightforward like today. Something's definitely up. Tell me! What trap is waiting for me?"
Qin Yi: "You old fox! What could I possibly be doing? I'm either cooking or doing business. I wouldn't be so foolish as to ask you to introduce me to someone. You'll see when you get here."
Grandpa Yu: "Alright, Niannian is coming home tonight too. I'll bring her over for dinner. We're having a completely vegetarian feast tonight. I have to have all those delicious vegetarian dishes you make online!"
Qin Yi: "I don't like making the same products repeatedly. How about I make you some spicy ginger bok choy and spicy ginger mushrooms?"
Grandpa Yu: "My silence was filled with grumbling..."
Qin Yi: "Haha, just kidding. Don't be picky, I guarantee you'll enjoy it! Come empty-handed, bring your mouth, understand?"
Grandpa Yu: "The mountain has trees, but the trees have no branches. Whether I eat vegetarian food or not is up to fate—I must eat! Goodbye!"
Is this old man alright?
Six o'clock in the afternoon.
Grandpa Yu and Yu Niannian arrived at Qin Yi's doorstep again.
This time, Yu Niannian didn't bring any wine, but Grandpa Yu brought several cans of tea instead.
He said, "Recently, a young man came to visit me and brought me a newly launched green tea from the ancient tea town called 'Yi Yun Qing'. After drinking it, I thought it tasted very good. The tea leaves, nurtured in the high mountains and clouds, have a unique growing environment that gives it a mellow and fragrant taste. In short, it's a refreshing and light tea that goes down your throat in one sip."
Looking at the familiar packaging, Qin Yi chuckled to herself: Zhuang Qing is reliable. In less than two months since taking over, he has already built a small industrial chain during this peak season for green tea.
"Actually, I've heard that this tea is quite good, but I've never tried it before. In that case, thank you very much for your generous gift, Uncle Yu!"
"Oh my! A few cans of tea is considered a generous gift? My old man isn't that stingy. When you have time to take a long vacation, just let me know and I'll invite you to my eco-island for a holiday. You can snorkel, go sea fishing, and even go beachcombing."
Qin Yi: "...Grandpa, do you need another granddaughter?"
Grandpa Yu's eyes lit up: "I don't lack granddaughters, but my family is lacking a cook, the kind who can cook anything delicious, especially a cook from 'Sanheren'!"
Yu Niannian, not understanding, asked, "Grandpa, what are 'Sanhe people'?"
Qin Yi: "The Three Harmonies refers to the Three Harmonies Nobleman. When you encounter a Three Harmonies Nobleman, things will go exceptionally smoothly. Master Yu said that you should choose a chef who is a suitable 'Three Harmonies Nobleman' according to your zodiac sign!"
Grandpa Yu pouted: "Go away, what nonsense! I was talking about the cook surnamed Qin!"
Yu Niannian: "Grandpa, stop dreaming about such things. Just do your job and be grateful that we can eat this vegetarian meal today!"
Qin Yi: "Uncle Yu, although you can't eat the meals I cook every day, you'll be able to eat the rice noodles sold in my shop whenever you want after a month!"
Grandpa Yu's eyes lit up again: "Really? Last time you said you were waiting to sign the shop contract, and now it's all done?"
Qin Yi invited the two guests to sit down in the restaurant.
"I signed the contract this afternoon. Let's have lunch first, and then we can talk about this."
Grandpa Yu and Yu Niannian took their seats.
Looking at the dishes on the table, Yu Niannian exclaimed in surprise, "These are all vegetarian dishes!? There's not a single piece of meat!?"
"No, there's not a single piece of meat, it's all vegetables. Today's focus is on health and wellness."
"Then why do I think I see boiled pork?" Yu Niannian asked, pointing to a bowl of bright red dish with lots of chili peppers floating on top.
"This is boiled meat, but it's vegetarian meat. It's actually a soy product made from soy protein."
Grandpa Yu pointed to another dish and asked, "Where's my squirrel fish?"
Qin Yi: "This is made with potatoes instead of meat. The potatoes are coated with starch and fried into the shape of a squirrel's tail and a chrysanthemum. Actually, winter melon can also be used instead. It's like a culinary 'reversal' where vegetarian dishes are used instead of meat dishes."
Grandpa Yu: "In just three days, Boss Qin has added a lot more recipes to his vast culinary repertoire. Now he can even easily handle dishes involving cross-dressing?"
Qin Yi: "Actually, I think the most interesting thing about making vegetarian dishes is not cross-dressing, but giving them names. Some dish names are ethereal, like this one 'Searching for Plum Blossoms in the Snow,' which is made by mixing mashed yam and coconut milk evenly to create a pure white 'snowfield,' garnished with goji berries, and a touch of crimson like plum blossoms blooming in the cold, the plum blossoms being three parts whiter than the snow..."
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