Hearing the faint sound of flowing water from the kitchen, Qin Yao and Qin Yue exchanged a silent glance.
"What should we do now, sis?" Qin Yue felt a bit at a loss. She had initially wanted to refuse Qi Han, but before she could reject him, he had already entered the kitchen. Would it be inappropriate to ask him to leave now?
Qin Yao bit her lip slightly. At this point, she was already inclined to believe that Qi Han had no connection to Zhao Fenglai.
"Let's see if he can cook. If his culinary skills are decent, we might get a free meal out of it," Qin Yao suggested, a plan forming in her mind.
"But what if he really cooks a dish tastier than 'Clear Moon over the Jade Pool'?" Qin Yue whispered.
Qin Yao looked at her sister with an exasperated expression. "Are you silly? 'Clear Moon over the Jade Pool' can't be surpassed. It's a dish even Lord Prime Minister praises endlessly."
"I'm just curious," Qin Yue scratched her head, finding the scenario a bit unrealistic. "I mean, if he wants to buy the shop, and he's not sent by someone named Zhao, would we still sell it to him?"
Qin Yao pondered for a moment, then shook her head decisively. "No!"
Even if Qi Han intended to use the shop for another purpose and offered a fair price, Qin Yao wouldn't agree. She didn't believe there was anything she and her sister couldn't handle, but the situation with Zhao Fenglai was beyond their control. Selling the shop to Qi Han would only delay the inevitable. Eventually, the new restaurant would be defeated by Fenglai Pavilion, and the shop would fall into Zhao Fenglai's hands, making no difference.
"Alright," Qin Yue nodded in agreement. Although she didn't understand why they wouldn't sell to him, her sister had always been smart. If Qin Yao said no, there must be a good reason.
Meanwhile, Qi Han, having efficiently cleaned the kitchen, quickly decided on the dishes he would prepare.
Egg fried rice, Braised Pork Stomach with Chicken, smashed cucumber, Kung Pao chicken, and tomato beef brisket.
Although many other dishes, like Dongpo pork, would require the system's high-speed cooking, he decided to keep things simple as the restaurant hadn't been renovated by the system yet and lacked its high-tech cooking equipment.
As for the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb dish, Qi Han wanted to keep a low profile for now, especially in a place as bustling as Star Luo City. Drawing unnecessary attention could lead to trouble with powerful Soul Masters.
With two side dishes and a soup, along with a cold dish, the main course would be the egg fried rice. This combination was frequently chosen by customers at Small Shop, and Qi Han had cooked it countless times. Soon, he finished preparing these dishes and placed them on the kitchen table, ready to be served.
Outside the kitchen, the two sisters exchanged another glance, this time with a touch of surprise.
This guy can really cook? And the food looks pretty good.
Moonlight Pavilion lacked the system's technology to mask smells, and the kitchen's thin curtain couldn't contain the mixture of aromas from the various dishes. The scents wafted toward the sisters' noses.
Having grown up eating the delicious dishes prepared by their family's head chef, Qin Yao and Qin Yue had refined tastes.
Despite this, as the aroma of Qi Han's cooking filled the air, even though the exact dishes weren't known, the stomachs of the two sisters started growling.
Hearing the sound of the stove closing in the kitchen, Qin Yue couldn't resist any longer. She quickly lifted the curtain and walked into the kitchen.
"Ready?" Qi Han glanced at Qin Yue without much concern. "The dishes turned out to be quite a lot; I can't carry them all at once. Can you help me with that?"
Staring at the dishes on the table, Qin Yue was momentarily stunned.
Moonlight Pavilion's culinary philosophy was high-end and elaborate. Each dish was meticulously plated and decorated, with "Clear Moon over the Jade Pool" standing out as a masterpiece. When this dish was presented, it resembled a celestial dance, incredibly beautiful.
The dishes in front of her looked simple, like home-cooked meals, lacking the sophistication of a high-end restaurant. However, the rich and intense aroma flooded Qin Yue's nose and mouth, and the visible tenderness and allure of the dishes were almost screaming, "Definitely delicious!"
Swallowing silently, Qin Yue, who had always followed the culinary philosophy of Moonlight Pavilion, was experiencing an unprecedented shock.
Could a dish be delicious without being elaborate?
Looking at the somewhat dazed Qin Yue, Qi Han was speechless. "Uh..."
"Oh!" Qin Yue suddenly snapped back to reality. "Sure, let's carry them out together."
With two plates in hand, they walked out of the kitchen. Qin Yue's face still retained a sense of astonishment.
Soon, the dishes were served on the dining table, and Qin Yao, who hadn't entered the kitchen before, finally saw the true appearance of Qi Han's dishes.
Her eyes slowly widened, and the food in front of her seemed very plain, nothing like the appearance of a high-end restaurant.
But for some reason, I really want to try it!
"Uh?"
Glancing around, Qin Yao noticed the different utensils beside the plates. "What kind of utensils are these? When did the restaurant have such utensils?"
Qi Han smiled faintly. "No, these are the utensils I brought. They're called chopsticks." He then picked up the chopsticks and demonstrated their use to the two sisters.
With the strength of four rings and even the slightly weaker two rings, Qin Yao and Qin Yue quickly grasped how to use chopsticks. With a mix of nervousness and anticipation, they began tasting Qi Han's dishes.
Qin Yao's gaze quickly focused on the Kung Pao chicken. With a movement of the chopsticks, a piece of tender chicken was picked up and placed in her mouth.
As soon as it touched her tongue, the delicious sauce enveloping the chicken instantly stimulated Qin Yao's taste buds, making her heart tremble.
So delicious!
She had never tasted such a delicious dish before.
After a quick chew, the springy and tender texture of the chicken, along with the juice seeping out as she chewed, created an exquisite experience in Qin Yao's mouth, causing her eyes to light up.
Really delicious. It might even be more delicious than "Clear Moon over the Jade Pool."
Although she was unwilling to admit it, she knew that, in terms of taste, this dish surpassed "Clear Moon over the Jade Pool" by quite a bit. Perhaps only the glamorous appearance could surpass it.
Qin Yue's chopsticks reached for the tomato beef brisket. The pieces of beef brisket, slightly unfolding in front of her, were extremely enticing. Unable to resist, she picked up a piece and placed it in her mouth.
After a brief chew, the soft beef brisket released a rich soup in Qin Yue's mouth. The sweet and sour taste of the tomato combined with the deliciousness of the beef formed a stunning culinary feast.
Really more delicious than "Clear Moon over the Jade Pool."
Unwilling to accept this fact!
But I want to eat another bite!
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