The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 118: Only Plan B remains!
Upon hearing the other person's words, Qin Lang paused slightly.

He glanced at the person who had arrived, then looked away, leaving only a curt "Wait a moment."

Soon, a bowl of plain noodles was delivered to Liu Zhe.

"Let's eat the noodles while they're hot."

Liu Zhe paused for a moment, looking down at the tempting, glistening noodles in his hand, and the words he was about to say vanished instantly.

He took the chopsticks from Qin Lang, picked up a mouthful of noodles, put it in his mouth, and after chewing slightly, his eyes suddenly lit up.

The chewy noodles, simmered in a light and refreshing broth, are made with simple, luxurious ingredients, yet they are so tempting that you can't help but want to take a second bite after the first.

"Inhale, exhale~"

"Thump thump thump~ hiccup~"

Liu Zhe finished the noodle soup in the bowl, let out a satisfied burp, sighed contentedly, and a look of ease appeared on his face.

At that moment, Qin Lang, who was waiting nearby, suddenly spoke up.

"You can tell me what you want to say now."

Liu Zhe, immersed in the wonderful taste of Yangchun noodles, was stunned for a while before belatedly realizing the purpose of his visit.

After truly experiencing Qin Lang's culinary skills, he became even more determined to recruit him to the "Super Player" amusement park.

If a mere "fun party" can turn into what it is today, then if Qin Lang could cooperate with "super players," it would be like adding wings to a tiger.

If he handles this matter well, Sun Zhihong will give him a large bonus!
"I'm here on behalf of 'Super Player' amusement park."

Liu Zhe stated directly, "I understand that you don't have any special connection with 'Happy Party' amusement park."

"No matter what promises 'Happy Party' amusement park makes to you, we 'Super Players' can pay double or even more."

"As long as you are willing to cooperate with us."

Poaching?
Qin Lang shook his head slightly, "I'm sorry, I can't do that."

He wants to successfully complete the sixth painting in the Traveler's Book. Can even a "super player" achieve this?

Moreover, after tasting the fake food at the "Super Player" amusement park, his impression of the park worsened.

Whether something tastes good or not is a matter of culinary skill, but using inferior or even spoiled ingredients raises questions about conscience.

"This..." Seeing Qin Lang's straightforward refusal, Liu Zhe's expression changed slightly. "Why don't you reconsider?"

"No need." Qin Lang shook his head slightly, then pressed the button next to him, and the broadcast began calling the next number.

Seeing Qin Lang's resolute attitude, Liu Zhe's expression changed slightly, and he turned and left without saying anything more.

Soon, after disguising himself and putting on a new suit, he returned to Zhong Chang's side, who was still keeping watch not far away.

"So, did he agree?" Zhong Chang asked impatiently.

"No." Liu Zhe's expression under the leather hood darkened slightly. "I didn't expect this guy to be so resolute. I don't know what that old bastard Ye Zhen has caught him by."

"Well, I originally wanted to resolve this matter more gently, but now it seems I have no choice but to use Plan B."

"Plan B?" Zhong Chang turned to look at Liu Zhe. "What is Plan B?"

“It’s very simple,” Liu Zhe said calmly. “The reason why ‘Happy Party’ amusement park is so popular is because Qin Lang was featured in the online magazine of ‘Gourmet House’, which made many people curious about the place.”

“This is a propaganda offensive, and we can respond with the same propaganda offensive.” Liu Zhe’s gaze swept over the other stalls in the food area.

"I heard that after receiving Qin Lang's improved recipe, all the stall owners here have seen a significant improvement in the taste of their food..."

Do you think this is possible?

"Why is it impossible?" Zhong Chang blurted out instinctively. "I've tried it, and it does taste much better than before." "No, no, no." Liu Zhe looked at Zhong Chang meaningfully. "Even if it were possible, it must be impossible now."

"Could such a miraculous formula contain any prohibited or even harmful substances?"

"Even if it didn't exist, it does now."

“You mean…” Zhong Chang’s expression changed slightly.

He knew beforehand that Liu Zhe often handled some shady matters for Sun Zhihong, but he really didn't expect Liu Zhe to go to this extent.

This is pure slander.

"If they refuse the 'Super Player' amusement park's offer and are determined to oppose us, then they'll naturally suffer some consequences." Liu Zhe paused slightly. "After the fireworks accident a year ago, now there's been a problem with harmful food..."

“‘Happy Party’ is not far from going out of business.”

“You…” Zhong Chang’s eyes struggled for a moment, then he thought about who was paying his salary, and finally sighed, “So what are we going to do?”

"First, contact a few food writers, pay them to come and taste the food here and smear it," Liu Zhe paused, "I'll handle this."

"In addition, we need to have a backup plan."

"Go find some poisonous or harmful ingredients, secretly hide them in these stalls, and then report them to the Spirit Chef Association so they can send someone to inspect them."

"But where am I supposed to find poisonous or harmful ingredients?" Zhong Chang looked troubled. "I don't have the means to do so."

"You're so stupid." Liu Zhe glanced at Zhong Chang. "Go back to 'Super Player,' there are plenty of catering staff there."

"What?!"

Zhong Chang's expression changed, and his stomach churned violently.

He had eaten at the catering department's restaurants when he was occasionally hungry, and he thought the food was just so-so, but he didn't expect the ingredients to be so...

"Ugh~~"
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"Lomi...are we really okay like this?"

As they entered the dining area, Liu Chuang nervously looked at Luo Mi and asked in a high-pitched voice, "Really, no one will recognize us?"

The two looked completely different from before. Liu Chuang had a long wig and was wearing a dress, making him look like a girl. Luo Mi also changed her hairstyle and put on makeup.

"Don't worry, junior. This genius beauty's makeup skills are among the best in the entire organization." Lomi waved her hand calmly.

"Also, keep your mouth shut."

"Your voice sounds so fake."

Liu Chuang: "..."

He nodded helplessly, then lowered his voice and said, "We've managed to sneak in, but the food here is so expensive."

"We don't have any funds, how are we going to get food?"

"Don't worry," Lomi gave Liu Chuang a reassuring look. "Leave this kind of small matter to..."

"Your food spirit, Little Pi, is ready."

"Huh?" Liu Chuang looked at Luo Mi strangely.

He thought Lomi would say she could leave it to him.

"Why are you looking at me? I don't have the ability to become invisible." Lomi shrugged.

"We'll have to rely on Little Pi to fill our stomachs today."

(End of this chapter)