A leisurely sound of footsteps arose as Chen Nuo casually emerged from the back kitchen.
"Master!"
"Shopkeeper Chen!"
Observing the respectful faces around him, Chen Nuo nodded slightly.
"No need for formalities."
Tian Peng rubbed his hands together and approached with a cheeky grin, "Shopkeeper Chen, what delicious food were you busy with in the back kitchen just now? Did you know we were coming and decided to prepare a surprise for us in advance?"
The familiar Tian Peng was jesting.
As long as no one dined and dashed, Shopkeeper Chen was indeed a very amiable person.
Chen Nuo looked Tian Peng up and down, somewhat speechless in his mind.
How shameless must one be to say such a thing, and what surprise?
Wondering if doubling the prices would count as a surprise.
Rolling his eyes, Chen Nuo casually replied, "I was making the base broth for a new dish."
"A new dish!!!" Tian Peng exclaimed in astonishment, his eyes shining brightly.
