The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 495 Wang Lixuan's Anxiety
"Dangdangdangdang~"

Zhang Hui smiled smugly, then suddenly pulled out two beautifully illustrated tickets from his pocket. With a hint of regret, he handed one of them to Qin Lang.

"Take it!"

"These tickets were hard-earned," Zhang Hui said, clutching his chest. "If it weren't for having an extra one, I would never have given them to you. After all, this is my favorite star's first concert!"

Qin Lang's expression immediately became quite interesting when he saw the somewhat familiar ticket.

Aren't these the concert tickets that Tang Yu's friend Fang Yifei gave them before? There's even a picture of Fang Yifei on the tickets!
"Pfft!" Zhao Qian, who was standing next to her, also recognized the ticket and couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh. Her shoulders even trembled. "I didn't expect Mr. Zhang Hui to have a hobby of chasing stars. I really didn't know that."

"Teachers usually like to listen to music in their spare time," Xie Rui explained. "Going to concerts is also a way to release emotions."

“However…” His expression turned a little strange, “I don’t know when the teacher bought the concert tickets.”

"I originally bought it secretly to surprise you and take you to see it together," Zhang Hui said, arms crossed, with a light snort. "But your behavior today really displeased me, so it's off!"

"Huh?!" Xie Rui's expression fell.

"Just kidding." Zhang Hui then grinned and handed the other ticket to Xie Rui. "This last ticket is for you."

"As for me, there will be other opportunities in the future."

"Mr. Zhang Hui, why don't you go with Xie Rui?"

Qin Lang, both amused and exasperated, handed the tickets back to the other person, saying, "The three of us already have tickets to this concert."

"Huh?" Zhang Hui took the ticket with some surprise. "I didn't expect you to have bought the tickets in advance."

“In that case, Xie Rui and I will go together tomorrow night.” Zhang Hui grinned. “This is a concert I’ve been looking forward to for a long time!”

"However, this means I'll have to prepare a new statement."

Zhang Hui reached into his robes once more.

Qin Lang's expression immediately turned strange.

Is Mr. Zhang Hui's inner pocket like Doraemon's dimensional pocket? It looks like he can pull out anything.

"Here you go!" Zhang Hui quickly took out a Chengxing Stone and tossed it to Qin Lang.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang Hui."

This time, Qin Lang accepted it with a smile and did not refuse.

He received a Clear Star Stone as a reward for completing the nineteenth painting, but he has two Food Spirits, so he has a high demand for Clear Star Stones.

Now that I've got another one, it should be enough for at least half a month.

After a satisfying meal, Qin Lang and the others chatted with Zhang Hui and his apprentice for a while before saying goodbye and leaving, agreeing to meet again at the concert the following evening.

After leaving the Flame Spirit Arena, the three went straight back to their hotel.

As soon as they arrived at the hotel lobby, they saw a familiar figure.

"Sister Tang Yu!"

"Hmm?" Tang Yu turned her head and saw the three of them, a smile appearing on her face. "I didn't expect you to come back at this time as well."

“I’ve been keeping an eye on Chef Wang all day, and now I’ve had Tornado secretly watching him.” Tang Yu paused here, “Is there any food?” “Yes, yes, yes!” Qin Lang nodded hurriedly, “Of course there is.”

"Thank you for your hard work, Sister Tang Yu."

"It's nothing," Tang Yu waved his hand. "Let's go back to our room first."
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"Dongpo pork is here!"

Qin Lang carried a large pot of Dongpo pork to the dining table, then turned around and ladled out a pot of cooked premium rice, and quickly stir-fried some seasonal vegetables.

By the time he carried the vegetables and rice out of the kitchen, Tang Yu and the other two had already devoured more than half of the large pot of Dongpo pork.

"Qin Lang, this meat is so delicious!" Zhao Qian quickly picked up a piece of pork belly and put it in her mouth, her face showing a look of intoxication. "It's fatty but not greasy, lean but not dry, tender and juicy, and melts in your mouth. I was already craving it when I saw you make it during the competition, and now I can finally eat it."

Cao Dongdong, who was standing to the side, kept stuffing meat into his mouth. Hearing this, he nodded frantically, agreeing with Zhao Qian's words.

"Eat slowly." Qin Lang shook his head, both amused and exasperated. "It tastes even better with rice, and have some vegetables to cut through the richness."

"Sister Tang Yu, you've had a long day, yet you two have eaten so much meat." He shook his head, somewhat annoyed. "Didn't you already eat your fill before you came back?"

"It's alright, I can't finish all of this anyway." Tang Yu smiled. "But this Dongpo pork is truly the most delicious pork belly I've ever eaten."

As she spoke, she picked up a piece of Dongpo pork and placed it on the rice, letting each plump grain of the delicacy soak up some of the thick, reddish-brown sauce.

Tang Yu shoveled the Dongpo pork and rice into his mouth, savoring the rich aroma that lingered. Then, he picked up a bite of stir-fried bok choy, its freshness perfectly balancing the remaining taste. Tang Yu nodded contentedly, a satisfied expression on his face.

After eating such delicious food, she felt as if all the fatigue of the day had been easily cured, leaving not a trace.

Once there was no food left on the table, Tang Yu, who was full and satisfied, became serious and quickly returned to his body.

“I’ve been keeping an eye on Wang Lixuan all day today.”

"He didn't leave his room all day, as if he was on guard against something and intended to hide." Tang Yu paused slightly at this point, "However..."

"I saw some of the other person's actions inside the house through the window, and I can basically confirm that Wang Lixuan is currently in a very anxious state."

“Anxious…” Qin Lang looked thoughtful. “If nothing unexpected happens, Manager Qu Dong will return to Xianyu City tomorrow.”

"Hai Sheng Yan did not contact Wang Lixuan, so it is highly likely that the agreed-upon reward was not given to Wang Lixuan."

"That's why Wang Lixuan is in such a predicament, unable to leave or stay, which is why he's so anxious."

“I think so too.” Tang Yu nodded. “Tornado is watching Wang Lixuan. As soon as Wang Lixuan leaves the house, it will immediately notify me.”

"Thank you for your trouble, Sister Tang Yu." Qin Lang smiled gratefully. "The reason why Hai Ba Wang Restaurant is in its current state is largely due to Wang Lixuan."

"But we have neither the right nor the authority to punish him."

"All we can do is stop him from leaving Xianyu Market and wait for Manager Qu Dong to punish him according to the restaurant's rules."

"Hmm." Tang Yu nodded, then changed the subject, "By the way, I also asked someone to investigate Wang Lixuan's junior brother."

"The other party's identity has been confirmed."

"Really?!" Qin Lang's eyes lit up, revealing a look of surprise.

Wang Lixuan's junior apprentice surnamed Zhao is the head chef of Haishengyan Restaurant, and is very likely the one who directly contacted Wang Lixuan and made him turn against him.

We've finally locked onto this guy!
(End of this chapter)